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Rampant corruption charges by K'taka contractors haunts BJP again; grassroots action missing

Reacting to the serious allegations of corruption by Karnataka contractors, CM Basavaraj Bommai said that there is no ground for such allegations and encouraged submitting a complaint to the Lokayukta.

Aug 31, 2022

Three LeT terrorists killed in Sopore encounter; dreaded youth recruiter eliminated [details]

One of the killed terrorists was involved in luring gullible youth to join terror ranks. Earlier, he managed to escape during two encounters.

Aug 30, 2022

Govt appoints Shah Faesal as Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Culture [details]

Bureaucrat-turned-politician-turned-bureaucrat Shah Faesal has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, four months after his application to withdraw his resignation from the IAS service was accepted.

Aug 30, 2022

Digital pension system: Integrated Pensioners' Portal planned for 'Ease of Living'of pensioners

With a view to provide seamless experience to government pensioners, the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare has planned an Integrated Pensioners' Portal for "Ease of Living" of pensioners.

Aug 30, 2022

Most Indian banks offer worst customer experiences on their mobile apps, reveals report

Most Indian banks are falling behind customers' changing needs on their mobile apps, doing too little to help customers understand their spending and debts, create useful budgets, receive personalised insights, get proactive advice, track their financial health, and monitor their financial lives, a new report has revealed.

Aug 30, 2022

SC orders status quo; no Ganesh Chaturthi puja at Idgah Maidan in B'luru [details]

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Karnataka government to maintain status quo for a few days, added that Ganesh Chaturthi puja can be held somewhere else, instead at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet.

Aug 30, 2022

Eight killed, three injured in road accident in J&K's Kishtwar district [details]

The ill-fated vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Chatroo in the Kishtwar district.

Aug 30, 2022

India has become the most powerful country in the world: Rajnath Singh

India is no longer weak and has become the most powerful country in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Tuesday.

Aug 30, 2022

Restoration of articles 370, 35-A not an easy task: Farooq Abdullah ultimately admits [details]

After giving the warning to launch a mass movement like farmers' agitation, the National Conference president is now hoping that the Supreme Court will constitute a special bench to hear petitions on Article 370.

Aug 30, 2022

Quarantine centres for animals set up in J&K to check spread of Lumpy skin disease [details]

Over 21,000 cattle are infected with the virus in J&K. Authorities impose a ban on transporting bovine animals from one district to another.

Aug 30, 2022

New ensign for Indian Navy, 1st indigenous aircraft carrier, new projects; PM Modi marks historic event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.

Aug 30, 2022

Twin Towers demolition: Window panes broken, cracks appear in neighbouring flats

Though the demolition of the Twin Towers in Noida Sector-93A was largely incident-free, some of the people living around the towers after returning home found that the window panes of their homes were damaged or broken.

Aug 30, 2022

Mega jolt to Congress in J&K; former Dy CM among 64 leaders to quit party and join Azad camp [details]

As soon as Rahul Gandhi's special emissary Rajni Patil lands in Jammu, Azad loyalists desert the party to give a loud and clear message to high command.

Aug 30, 2022

Pregnant women at cancer risk via dishware, hair colouring, plastics, mascara, tattoo ink [Details]

Pregnant women who are exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines can have increased risk of cancer, says a new study.

Aug 30, 2022

Sri Lankan government introduces 5-year multiple entry tourist visa scheme

In an effort to boost the tourism industry amid the economic crisis, the Sri Lankan government on Tuesday said the island nation has extended its multiple-entry tourist visa to five years

Aug 30, 2022