NEET-UG row: SC issues notice on NTA’s fresh batch of transfer pleas
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a fresh batch of petitions filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), seeking the transfer of pleas pending before the Rajasthan High Court related to the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, to the apex court. A bench presided over by CJI DY Chandrachud […]
As quota row rages, Chhagan Bhujbal calls on Sharad Pawar
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party Minister, Chhagan Bhujbal, called on Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President, Sharad Pawar on Monday as the ongoing reservation row threatens to peak ahead of the October Assembly elections. The meeting took place a day after Bhujbal alleged that the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) had boycotted the Mahayuti […]
Foreign Secretary Misri’s China stint to count in ongoing geopolitical turmoil
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Vikram Misri, who took over as India’s Foreign Secretary on Monday, has served in various capacities at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in New Delhi, various Indian Missions all over the world, including China, besides also having the unique distinction of working closely with three Prime Ministers at […]
Bengal CPI(M) mulling organisational restructuring for in-depth mass interaction
Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) With its constantly eroding political significance and vote bank, the CPI(M) in West Bengal is considering organisational restructuring, focusing on grassroot-level outreach. Party insiders said on Monday that discussions have already started on a proposal to end the existing system of area committee and go back to the old system of […]
Searches begin in J&K’s Akhnoor after suspicious movement noticed
Jammu, July 15 (IANS) Security forces started searches in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Monday after noticing movement of two suspects there. After the presence of two suspects was reported, security forces launched a CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) in Akhnoor. Reports said that locals observed the movement of two suspects and they immediately called the […]
I did not disappear; ED hasn’t issued notice to me: K’taka tribal Board chief
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC) Chairman, Basanagouda Daddal, made an appearance at the state legislature on Monday in Bengaluru. Sources had alleged that Daddal went missing reportedly as the ED prepared to take him into custody in connection with irregularities in the Board. After being approached by […]
MUDA, tribal Board cases: K’taka BJP protests on first day of Monsoon Session
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Monday launched a protest march in connection with irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and tribal welfare Board, allegedly involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, ahead of the commencement of the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Assembly. BJP MLAs led by state President, BY Vijayendra […]
BJP instigates people; spreads lies against Congress, Gandhi family: Pawan Khera
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Pawan Khera, Chairman of Media & Publicity Department of Congress, on Monday, criticised BJP for “instigating” people against his party and said that “cheap politics” should not be played over security of leaders. “Cheap politics should not be played on the issue of security of leaders,” the Congress national spokesperson […]
Vikram Misri takes over as India’s next Foreign Secretary
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch IFS officer, on Monday assumed charge from Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India’s next Foreign Secretary. “TeamMEA extends a warm welcome to Foreign Secretary Misri and wishes him a successful tenure ahead,” the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X. The government had announced Misri’s appointment […]
Opposition running ‘violent’ narrative against PM Modi: BJP
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Referring to the reasons emerging for the attack on former US President Donald Trump, BJP has alleged that INDIA bloc and Congress are running a violent narrative against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP workers in India similarly. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, on Monday, said with regard to the […]
