In a step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Digital India, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday said that his government has decided that all the official works will go paperless and have already started working in this direction.
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Govt vows to develop eco-tourism to woo more tourists: Tourism Minister
To make the tourism industry of Tripura more attractive, the tourism minister of the state Sushanta Chowdhury said that the state government is giving special importance to the development of eco-tourism to attract more tourists.
Govt plans mandatory early screening of Thalassemia to prevent the diseases: CM
To put an end to diseases like Thalassemia, Haemophilia, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday said that the state government is planning to mandatory to ensure early screening for diseases like Thalassemia, Haemophilia.
Woman IAS officer, son-in-law arrested from Ajmer in Rs 105 cr scam
Three people, including Assam IAS officer Sewali Devi Sharma, her son-in-law and a contractor, have been arrested from Rajasthan's Ajmer in a Rs 105 crore scam. A vigilance team from Assam carried out this action on Monday morning with the help of Ajmer's Kotwali police station.
Uneasy calm prevails in violence-hit Manipur, curfew relaxed for 3 hrs in 3 districts
Newly-appointed security advisor to Manipur government Kuldiep Singh, a former CRPF chief, said that at least 37 people were killed and over a 100 people injured in the series of ethnic violence in different districts of Manipur since May 3.
'Deeply concerned about loss of life, property': SC on Manipur violence, seeks status report from Centre
The top court noted the Centre's submissions that no violence was reported in Manipur in the past two days and the situation is gradually returning to normalcy, and sought an updated status report after a week.
BJP complains against Sonia Gandhi for making 'divisive' statement
The BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka against Sonia Gandhi for making the statement, "the Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's reputation, sovereignty or integrity."
'For Rs 700 per month, govt spending Rs 7 lakh': SC on frivolous litigation
A bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai observed that two young women had appeared for Union of India in two different matters and it told both that if these matters were to be argued by the Additional Solicitor General (ASG), "we would have dismissed it with cost of Rs 10 lakh".
MiG-21 jet crashes into house in Rajasthan, 3 dead, pilot safe
Police said pilot Rahul Arora (25) saved his life by ejecting in the nick of time with the help of a parachute. He has been sent to Suratgarh with minor injuries. The deceased have been identified as Bashokour (45), Banto (60) and Leela Devi (55).
Will not remain silent in case of constitutional crisis in Bengal: Governor
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Monday gave a latent warning to the state government after he said that he will not remain silent in case there is a constitutional crisis in the state.
'Totally unacceptable state of affairs': Delhi HC on gangster Tajpuriya's murder, summons Jail Superintendent
In wake of the sensational murder of top gangster Tillu Tajpuriya (33) who was stabbed over 90 times to death by assailants inside the Tihar Jail premises, the Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of jail authorities on the steps taken to prevent such crimes.
Another explosion near Golden Temple in Amritsar
Another blast occurred at Heritage Street close to the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday, triggering panic among local residents and tourists.
However, no one was injured in the blast.
Rahul takes bus ride in B’luru, tells commuters about Cong promises
He boarded the bus with the women and spoke to them about the Congress party’s proposal of free travel for all women in the public transport and Rs 2,000 allowance for women head of every family in Karnataka under 'Gruha Laxmi Scheme'.
Governor can't call for floor test based on difference of opinion of MLAs in party: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the Governor cannot lend his office to effectuate a particular result as it questioned if could the difference of opinion among MLAs within a party could become a sufficient ground for the Governor to call for the floor test?
UIDAI makes online document update in Aadhaar free for next 3 months
If there is a need to change demographic details (Name, Date of Birth, Address, etc), the residents can use regular online update service, or may visit nearest Aadhaar centre. In such cases, normal charges will apply.
Canada to deport 700 Indian students as visa documents found to be fake
The Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) has issued deportation notices to over 700 Indian students whose admission offer letters to educational institutions were found to be fake.
K'taka polls: 92 candidates in B'luru region have criminal cases
Of the 384 candidates contesting for 28 assembly seats in Karnataka's Bengaluru region, 92 have declared criminal cases against themselves with 57 of them (cases) with serious charges, according to a new report.
CM’s appeal for blood donation receives overwhelming response
Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday asserted that there is no greater gift than donating blood voluntarily and voluntary blood donation is one of the greatest gifts of human life. No gift of the world compares with it.
Women officers of Territorial Army to be posted along LoC: Official
Following approval by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, women officers will also be posted as staff officers at TA Group Headquarters, Directorate General of Territorial Army in Delhi, as per organisational requirements.
Cong insulted Lingayats, OBCs & Bajrangbali, says PM Modi in K'taka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the Congress in his last public rally in Karnataka ahead of assembly polls scheduled to be held on May 10, saying the grand old party has insulted Lingayats, OBCs and also Bajrangbali (Lord Hanuman).
Wrestlers vs WFI chief: Khap panchayats, wrestlers issue 10-day ultimatum to Centre
Representatives of around 250 khaps from Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh, along with hundreds of farmers, gathered at Jantar Mantar in support of the protesting wrestlers.
ATS raids 30 locations of PFI in UP
State chief of Rihai Manch, Mohd Shoaib has been picked up from Lucknow while ATS teams are interrogating Najam Qamar from Bahraich. PFI suspect Abdul Khaliq has also been detained.
BJP will come back to power in K'taka, says PM Modi
"Despite being Sunday, people have blessed me. I will be obliged to Karnataka for my entire life. I will not forget this love and affection. Our exam is on May 10. I will give a genuine guarantee. I have a goal to develop the state," PM Modi stated.
I will hang myself if allegations proved: Brij Bhushan
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment and intimidation by women wrestlers, has said that he would "hang himself if even a single allegation against him was proved".
Wrestlers' protest: 500 farmers allowed to go to Jantar Mantar by buses from Tikri Border
"Total ten buses and four cars carrying around 500-550 people were allowed from Tikri Border in the morning. No one was stopped," said Harender Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Outer Delhi.