Himachal Pradesh deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri Shimla: Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri said on Friday that around two lakh saplings would be planted across Una district during 2026-27 to strengthen environmental conservation and increase green cover.Speaking at the inauguration of the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav at Kuthar Beed in Haroli, Agnihotri urged people … Read more
Officials warned that continued rainfall could trigger more landslides and cut off remote villages Officials warned that continued rainfall could trigger more landslides and cut off remote villages Officials warned that continued rainfall could trigger more landslides and cut off remote villages Officials warned that continued rainfall could trigger more landslides and cut off remote … Read more
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Limbgaon police in Nanded district on Thursday seized four country-made pistols, 13 live cartridges and a motorcycle, collectively worth Rs 1.91 lakh, from two workers allegedly possessing the weapons for sale in Waghishivar village on Friday.Police identified the arrested as Anand alias Chunnu Sardar Yadav (26) from Wazirabad Chowrasta and Sheikh Javed alias … Read more
Nashik Road flyover scraped for asphalt work Nashik: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC), ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, has sought a dedicated supply of 1.22 lakh metric tonne (MT) of bitumen from state-run petroleum companies through state govt to ensure the timely execution of large-scale road asphalting works across Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.The demand for … Read more
Prof Sujata Patel delivering a lecture at Gitam Deemed to be University in Vizag Visakhapatnam: Renowned sociologist and former faculty from University of Hyderabad Prof Sujata Patel advocated for a transformative approach to social science that breaks free from centuries-old Western intellectual dominance. She called for academic knowledge to become more reflective of everyday human … Read more
At 80, India is increasingly a country the world has an opinion about. As India completes 79 years of independence, its global standing presents a striking study in contrasts.A Pew Research Center survey conducted across 36 countries between February and May 2026 reveals an international community divided down the middle: a global median of 45% … Read more
Corporators broadly backed the ‘Pedestrian First’ initiative, but they questioned the way enforcement was being carried out Mumbai: Corporators cutting across party lines have expressed concern over the manner in which the BMC is carrying out its ongoing action against hawkers encroaching on footpaths, alleging that the drive is arbitrary and suffers from poor execution … Read more
New Delhi: Delhi govt’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) Friday opposed interim bail to former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Vatsala Aggarwal and co-accused Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in the alleged Rs 700-crore medical procurement scam, alleging they colluded to concentrate decision-making powers in their hands to favour bidders like alleged mastermind Rajeev Kumar Rangeela, who … Read more
CHENNAI: “Is carrying the national flag in a procession a sinful act?” wondered Justice V Lakshminarayanan of the Madras high court on Friday. He questioned whether Coimbatore, where permission for a procession was denied by the local administration, was part of Pakistan or Afghanistan, as restrictions were imposed against carrying the national flag during the … Read more
President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation on Independence Day eve NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday addressed the nation and extended her greetings ahead of the 80th Independence day. On the eve of Independence Day, Murmu praised India’s growth and said that “every citizen is contributing to nation building”.Here’s are some of the key … Read more