Manipur Guv reaffirms commitment to inclusive development and indigenous heritage
Imphal, Dec 17 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday reiterated the state government’s commitment to inclusive development, the preservation of indigenous culture, and the promotion of local livelihoods. The Governor on Wednesday inaugurated the 18th state-level ‘Orange Festival -2025’, held at the mini-stadium in Manipur’s northeastern region’s Tamenglong district headquarters. Addressing the inaugural […]
Mere proof of victim’s caste insufficient for conviction under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in a gang rape and murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish that the offence was committed with knowledge of the victim’s caste. A bench […]
National Herald case: Congress workers protest against ED in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Dec 17 (IANS) Congress workers in Rajasthan, under the leadership of state chief Govind Singh Dotasra, marched to gherao the BJP headquarters in Jaipur and courted arrest protesting against the ED and alleged that it was harassing and intimidating opposition leaders. The protest was attended by Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully, Congress […]
Andhra Pradesh’s overall growth rate shows upward trend
Amaravati, Dec 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s overall economic growth rate is showing a strong upward trend, with the State clearly outperforming the national average in the second quarter (Q2) and maintaining strong growth momentum during the first half of the year, a top official said on Wednesday. Peeyush Kumar, Principal Secretary, Planning, presented a comprehensive […]
Manipur: Security tightened in Bishnupur after unidentified attackers open fire
Imphal, Dec 17 (IANS) Security was tightened in the fringe areas of Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Wednesday with the deployment of additional forces, a day after unidentified attackers opened fire, escalating fresh tensions in the restive state, officials said. A Police official said that on Tuesday night, several rounds were fired by the unidentified attackers […]
Maha: Candidates cannot approach courts on nomination rejection
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Days after municipal council elections had to be postponed due to pending court cases filed by candidates against the rejections from the Returning Officers (ROs), the Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved to introduce an amendment for the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls, whereby RO’s decision will now be considered […]
Desert Cyclone-II: India and UAE launch joint military exercise to bolster urban warfare skills
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Deepening the military and strategic ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an Indian Army contingent departed for the Gulf nation to participate in the second edition of the joint military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone-II’, scheduled to be conducted at Abu Dhabi, from December 18 to 30, an official […]
Stalin questions AIADMK’s silence on renaming of MGNREGS
Chennai, Dec 17 (IANS) Mounting a renewed attack on the Opposition AIADMK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday questioned the party’s continued silence over the Union government’s decision to alter and rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) as the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission–Gramin (VB-G RAM […]
Congress institutionalised VIP culture: Assam CM
Guwahati, Dec 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the previous Congress-led governments, accusing them of institutionalising “VIP culture, wastage and entitlement politics” that pushed the state into chronic power shortages and financial drain. In a post on X, Sarma said his government has undertaken a decisive […]
J&K: Ramban farmer sets example in modern farming, inspires fellow villagers
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Amidst renewed thrust on improving farming practices with an aim to lift agricultural income, many farmers in Jammu and Kashmir are moving from traditional patterns and embracing modern techniques. Abdul Majeed Rounyal, a farmer from the Gandhari region of Ramban block, has become the talk of the town due to […]
