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Anti-poor, dirty politics by BJP government: CM Siddaramaiah

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:44:51 S O Correspondent

Six killed in school bus-car collision on Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Ghaziabad

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:37:14 S O Correspondent

Yamuna swells after incessant rainfall, Delhi authorities start evacuating low-lying areas

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:23:02 S O Correspondent

PM Modi’s France visit to likely boost economic cooperation and shape EU-India strategic ties: Report

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:21:47 S O Correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France is likely to boost economic cooperation between India and France and shape broader strategic ties between European Union and India, Media India Group reported, adding that his visit to France holds special significance as the two nations are celebrating 25 years of their strategic partnership.

50th GST Council meet to be held tomorrow; taxation on online gaming may be taken up

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:20:43 S O Correspondent

The 50th meeting of the GST Council is set to be held on Tuesday here in the national capital. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who heads the Council, will chair the meeting.

We have aligned with BJP, but not abandoned our ‘ideology’, says Ajit camp leader Bhujbal

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:19:45 S O Correspondent

Maharashtra cabinet minister and Ajit Pawar camp leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday asserted though they have aligned with the ruling BJP, they have not abandoned their “ideology” and criticised NCP founder Sharad Pawar for changing his stand on joining hands with the national outfit on multiple occasions.

President Murmu expresses concern over student suicides, seeks action from educational institutions

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:16:55 S O Correspondent

Student suicides are a matter of concern and educational institutions should make it their priority to protect and support their students against stress, humiliation or neglect in their campuses, President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday.

World Muslim League chief Dr Issa to communicate message of moderation, interfaith unity during India visit

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:14:46 S O Correspondent

The India visit of Dr Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim al-Issa, Secretary-General of the World Muslim League is aimed to communicate the message of moderation and interfaith unity.

Flood situation grim at some places as rainfall continues in Punjab, Haryana

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:24:08 S O Correspondent

Rains battered many parts of Punjab and Haryana for the third consecutive day on Monday causing flooding at many places, as authorities scrambled to lead rescue operations to shift people to safer places.

SC rejects plea against exchange of Rs 2,000 notes without ID proof

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:21:08 S O Correspondent

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain an appeal challenging the Delhi High Court verdict dismissing a PIL against the RBI notification permitting the exchange of Rs 2,000 currency notes without any requisition slip and ID proof, saying it is an executive policy decision.

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal in lieu of 5 kg rice under ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:18:16 S O Correspondent

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kilograms of rice to beneficiaries under the government’s ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme. With the launch of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme, the Congress government in the state is fulfilling one more of its five poll ‘guarantees’ (promises) announced in the run-up to the elections held in May.

Incessant rain triples cases of typhoid, throat infection in Delhi

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:16:27 S O Correspondent

The incessant rainfall over the weekend has led to a spurt in typhoid and upper respiratory infection cases among people, with experts identifying the elderly and teenagers as the most vulnerable age groups.