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Panchayati Raj Ministry to hold conference in Sept for PESA implementation

The ministry is likely to hold a national conference in Delhi on September 26 that will bring together policymakers, senior officers, panchayat representatives and other key stakeholders

Panchayati Raj Ministry to hold conference in Sept for PESA implementation
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 2:32 PM IST

Medic rape-murder: Ex-principal, officer-in-charge produced in court

The CBI, which is probing the case, had on Saturday evening added charges of tampering with evidence against Ghosh, who is currently in judicial custody, and arrested Mondal

Medic rape-murder: Ex-principal, officer-in-charge produced in court
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 2:22 PM IST

LIVE news: Arvind Kejriwal announces to resign from Delhi CM post in two days

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LIVE news: Arvind Kejriwal announces to resign from Delhi CM post in two days
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 2:15 PM IST

Protest breaks outside CBI office as arrested cop taken for medical exam

The body of the postgraduate woman doctor was recovered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9

Protest breaks outside CBI office as arrested cop taken for medical exam
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

IndiGo passengers wait inside plane as Mumbai-Doha flight faces tech issue

Some passengers took to social media to complain about the long flight delay and that they had to wait for long. The flight was to take off on Sunday early morning

IndiGo passengers wait inside plane as Mumbai-Doha flight faces tech issue
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 12:49 PM IST

PMAY and MNREGA projects bring relief to J-K residents, say locals

People have received 'Pucca' houses under PMAY and frequent employment under MNREGA, bringing relief from issues like migration and frequent repairs required in 'Kaccha' houses

PMAY and MNREGA projects bring relief to J-K residents, say locals
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

ADB asks Pakistan to adopt Indian scheme ULLAS to fix its education system

The Manila-based lender's recommendation came in response to Pakistan's request for financial support to improve its education system and impart education to all out-of-school children

ADB asks Pakistan to adopt Indian scheme ULLAS to fix its education system
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

New cruise terminal in Goa to boost tourism, local economy: Official

He was speaking on the sidelines of the Maritime States Development Council meeting held in Goa on September 12 and 13

New cruise terminal in Goa to boost tourism, local economy: Official
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 11:29 AM IST

Heavy rains in UP causes flood-like situation in low-lying villages

A resident of the village said that the crops have been destroyed due to heavy rains and there is no food left for the animals

Heavy rains in UP causes flood-like situation in low-lying villages
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 11:24 AM IST

PM Modi to visit Jharkhand today to flag off 6 new Vande Bharat trains

"The Vande Bharat Portfolio is ever-expanding with new train services being added for enhanced connectivity," the statement read

PM Modi to visit Jharkhand today to flag off 6 new Vande Bharat trains
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 10:34 AM IST

Junior docs continue sit-in outside health department office amid rain

A few previous attempts at talks between the junior doctors and Banerjee had also failed due to disagreements over live streaming of the meetings and the number of attending representatives

Junior docs continue sit-in outside health department office amid rain
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 10:09 AM IST

Holiday for school, colleges in Bhubaneswar on Sept 17 amid PM Modi's visit

According to the Prime Minister's Office, 'SUBHADRA' scheme is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women

Holiday for school, colleges in Bhubaneswar on Sept 17 amid PM Modi's visit
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 10:09 AM IST

Punjab Police arrests 2nd suspect in Chandigarh grenade blast incident

Police arrested main perpetrator Rohan Masih, involved in the blast incident, on September 13

Punjab Police arrests 2nd suspect in Chandigarh grenade blast incident
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 9:07 AM IST

Mamata asks doctors to come for talks; protesters allege state not serious

In a dramatic turn of events, the proposed talks did not take off after protesters refused to enter the venue following the state's rejection of their demand to live telecast the meeting

Mamata asks doctors to come for talks; protesters allege state not serious
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 7:36 AM IST

Medic rape-murder: SHO brought to special Crime Branch after medical test

Meanwhile, junior doctors continue their protest for the fifth consecutive night at Swasthya Bhawan, in the Salt Lake area of West Bengal's Kolkata

Medic rape-murder: SHO brought to special Crime Branch after medical test
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 6:58 AM IST

3 killed, 7 feared trapped after 3-storey house collapses in UP's Meerut

Twelve people got buried under the debris after the sudden collapse of the house. Till now, five people have been taken out from the debris

3 killed, 7 feared trapped after 3-storey house collapses in UP's Meerut
Updated On : 14 Sep 2024 | 11:49 PM IST

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail, still awaits for trial in UAPA case

Khalid was in December 2022 acquitted in a case related to alleged rioting, vandalism and arson at a parking lot in February 2020 but remains incarcerated in the second case under the anti-terror law

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail, still awaits for trial in UAPA case
Updated On : 14 Sep 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Protect citizens rights, ensure speedy justice for victims: HM Shah to DGPs

On the second day of the two-day National Security Strategies Conference-2024 here, Shah asserted that it has become necessary to identify emerging national security challenges like rogue drones

Protect citizens rights, ensure speedy justice for victims: HM Shah to DGPs
Updated On : 14 Sep 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

Asked to leave unceremoniously, seems govt not serious: Agitating docs

An agitating doctor, speaking to reporters before leaving, said they had agreed to attend the meeting without live-streaming or video recording, as requested by Banerjee

Asked to leave unceremoniously, seems govt not serious: Agitating docs
Updated On : 14 Sep 2024 | 11:17 PM IST

Passengers protest at airport as SpiceJet cancels Delhi-Darbhanga flight

In a statement, an airline spokesperson said its flight SG 495 from Delhi to Darbhanga was cancelled due to unforeseen operational reasons

Passengers protest at airport as SpiceJet cancels Delhi-Darbhanga flight
Updated On : 14 Sep 2024 | 11:05 PM IST