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J&K elections: Over 300 candidates file nominations for 26 seats in phase 2

As many as 310 candidates have filed their nomination papers across 26 assembly constituencies of six districts of Jammu and Kashmir in the second phase

SC directs Sahara to deposit Rs 1,000 cr, allows JV to develop Mumbai land

Pointing out that Sahara Group is in "deep trouble" for not complying with the apex court's order since 2012, the bench said the joint venture or development agreements will be subject to approval

Rajasthan govt working to create 'investment-friendly' environment: CM

In a statement, Sharma said that recently when a film producer told about the need for a film city in Rajasthan, the government identified land and started the process of its allotment within 4 hrs

20,000 govt jobs given in last three years: Tripura minister Tinku Roy

The labour minister said the process has already begun to fill up 20,000 more posts in various government departments

Rules under Post Office Act to be issued in 6 months, says secretary

New Act ends letter transmission monopoly of Department of Posts, simplifies decision-making process at department, opens up new opportunities to provide services in collaboration with third parties

Odisha govt gave subsidy of Rs 154 cr to EV owners since FY23: Bibhuti Jena

While a subsidy of Rs 8.83 crore was disbursed during 2022-23, it was increased to Rs 57.21 crore during 2023-24

Odisha govt to set up model school in every panchayat, says CM Majhi

Majhi said the model schools would be established to enhance the quality of education, and will be named after Odisha's first Education Minister Godabarisha Mishra

Panel on Covid finds irregularities worth crores, says Karnataka minister

The minister said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised the subject related to Justice Michael D'Cunha commission's report on irregularities during Covid-19 pandemic

DPCC prohibits idol immersion in Yamuna, water bodies ahead of festivals

The Delhi Police and municipal bodies will work together to enforce these guidelines and take action against illegal idol-making operations, the DPCC order stated

Expect new members in MPC to be appointed in time, says RBI Guv Das

Das said the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- scheduled to take place from October 7 -- can only take place when the members are in place

Max Financial Services' promoter sells 3.18% stake for Rs 1,218 cr

According to the bulk deal data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Max Ventures Investment Holdings sold a total of 11,000,000 shares amounting to a 3.18 per cent stake

Delhi breathes clean air for 128 days in first half of 2024: Report

An air quality index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe"

MMRDA appoints contractors for projects worth Rs 12,500 cr in Mumbai, Thane

MMRDA prepares plans, formulates policies and programmes, and implements projects, besides helping in directing investments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), which is spread over 6,328 sq km

Telangana govt orders to provide free electricity in govt edu institutions

The secretaries of the concerned departments would finalise the list of institutions to be covered in the scheme and include the same on the online portal

Ultra Media announces Rs 500 cr investment, launches 2 OTT platforms

As part of the growth strategy, the content production and distribution group launched two new over-the-top (OTT) platforms, Ultra Play and Ultra Gaane, the company said in a statement

Respect women not just in 'words' but also in 'practice': President Murmu

The president said that it the duty of teachers to prepare citizens, who are not only educated but also sensitive, honest and enterprising

Andhra deploys drones for flood relief; 'setting new precedent', says govt

Union Civil Aviation Ministry said drones capable of carrying payloads up to 40 kg have been deployed in Vijayawada to deliver essential supplies in areas currently inaccessible by traditional means

Govt asks insurers to swiftly settle claims in flood-hit Andhra, Telangana

The insurance companies have been also instructed to widely advertise the names and contact numbers of nodal officers to whom the policyholders can contact

Kerala wins top performer award in lists of business-centric reforms

Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal presented the Business Reforms Action Plan '22 award of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to P Rajeeve, Minister for Industries, Kerala

Willing to get disability examined in Aiims, Puja Khedkar tells Delhi HC

Justice Subramonium Prasad listed the matter for further hearing on September 26, recording that the police have prayed for 10 more days for further investigation