Bihar lifts ban on toddy
July 30 (IANS) Following pressure from its main ally RJD chief Lalu Prasad, the Bihar government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday took a U-turn by lifting the ban on the sale and…
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Indigenous manufacture of missiles in ‘one or two years’: Parrikar
Panaji, July 30 (IANS) India is just “one or two years” away from indigenously manufacturing missiles, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday, claiming that DRDO scientists were on the verge of evolving seeker technology,…
Muslims join Dalits’ fight in Gujarat, thousands to attend big Sunday rally
By Darshan Desai Ahmedabad, July 30 (IANS) Prominent Muslim body Jamiat-e-Ulema-Hind has declared support for a massive public rally being organized in Ahmedabad on Sunday by around 30 different Dalit groups of Gujarat to protest…
India must try to become developed country by 2030: Jaitley
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that India needs to see if the target of becoming a developed country can be achieved by 2030, having missed keeping former…
Abdul Kalam memorial opened in Delhi
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) In a tribute to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his first death anniversary, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday inaugurated a memorial in his name in the national…
After the gridlocks, 1,500 cops to monitor Gurgaon traffic movement
By Pradeep Singh Gurgaon, July 30 (IANS) Over 1,500 policemen, including four Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), have been pressed into service in Gurgaon to ensure smooth movement of traffic following the massive rain-related traffic…
PNB to reduce its MCLR from August
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) State-run lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Saturday said that it will reduce its marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) from August 1. The bank said in a regulatory filing…
Government to address causes for waterlogging in Gurgaon: Khattar
Chandigarh, July 30 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Saturday that various government departments in Gurgaon have been asked to take steps to deal with rain-induced traffic snarls and responsibility will be…
2.2 million hit by floods across Bihar
Patna, July 30 (IANS) More than 2.2 million people in Bihar have been affected by floods across the state’s 10 districts, with rivers overflowing their banks, officials said on Saturday. Vayasji, the principal secretary of…
Andhra inks MoU with Japan to develop food value chain
Vijayawada, July 30 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday inked a MoU with Japan to develop a food value chain in the state. Under the MoU, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will…
Rijiju conducts aerial survey of Arunachal’s flood-hit areas
Itanagar, July 30 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijju on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas of Arunachal Pradesh where more than three lakh people have been affected. Rijiju, who…
India must try to become developed country by 2030: Jaitley
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that India needs to see if the target of becoming a developed country can be achieved by 2030, having missed keeping former President…
Congress accuses RSS of trafficking tribal girls in Assam
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday alleged that three affiliates of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were involved in trafficking of 31 tribal girls from Assam under the garb of better education,…
Delhi Police lodges FIR against Uttarakhand BJP leader Harak Singh Rawat
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Delhi Police has lodged a first information report (FIR) against Uttarakhand BJP leader Harak Singh Rawat for allegedly raping a woman at his residence in the national capital, police said…
Telangana CID arrests three more in medical exam paper leak
Hyderabad, July 30 (IANS) Telangana’s CID has arrested three more accused including a key broker in TS EAMCET-II-2016 (medical) question paper leakage case. Sanikam Rajagopal Reddy, who acted as a broker was arrested in Bengaluru….
Congress hits out at Athawale for his ‘accept Buddhism’ remark
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Congress on Saturday hit out at Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale for his remark that BSP chief Mayawati and Dalits should accept Buddhism, saying that…
Windies opt to bat in second Test vs India
Kingston, July 30 (IANS) West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against India at the Sabina Park here on Saturday. After losing the first Test in…
Senior minister attacked as Lashkar supports Kashmir unrest
By Sarwar Kashani Srinagar, July 30 (IANS) A senior Jammu and Kashmir cabinet minister narrowly escaped on Saturday when his cavalcade was attacked with stones as more violence erupted in the valley, coinciding with the…
NBW against top cop over Kashmir killing
Srinagar, July 30 (IANS) A city court on Saturday directed police to issue a non-bailable warrant against the Srinagar police chief after he defied its orders to register a case against a senior police officer…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s son Rakesh dies in Belgium, leaders condole death
Bengaluru/New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Rakesh Siddaramaiah, died of multi-organ failure at a hospital in Belgium on Saturday, official sources said. Rakesh, 39, had been suffering from a pancreatic ailment…