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LIVE news: IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's mother, seen threatening farmers with pistol, arrested
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 10:45 AM IST

Two security personnel killed, 4 injured in naxal IED blast in Chhattisgarh

The killed jawans have been identified as Constable Bharat Sahu, a resident of Raipur, and Constable Satyer Singh Kange, a resident of Narayanpur

Two security personnel killed, 4 injured in naxal IED blast in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 10:04 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves under high security

This year, the Amarnath Yatra is taking place amid a significant increase in the number of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves under high security
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 9:14 AM IST

US police officer who laughed after Indian student Jaahnavi's death fired

Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave as she was crossing a street on January 23

US police officer who laughed after Indian student Jaahnavi's death fired
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 8:29 AM IST

India at UN calls for ceasefire in Gaza strip, urges release of hostages

India's Deputy Representative to the UN, R Ravindra, also underlined that India's developmental assistance to Palestine

India at UN calls for ceasefire in Gaza strip, urges release of hostages
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 7:54 AM IST

Pune ACB receives complaint seeking inquiry against Puja Khedkar's father

The Pune ACB unit has sought directions from the ACB headquarters, as there is already an ongoing inquiry regarding disproportionate assets to known sources of income

Pune ACB receives complaint seeking inquiry against Puja Khedkar's father
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 7:47 AM IST

Maharashtra govt declares job training and stipend scheme ahead of polls

The candidate will do the apprenticeship and get a job. Simultaneously, the industry will benefit from the trained manpower, he said, adding that the apprenticeship will be funded by the state govt

Maharashtra govt declares job training and stipend scheme ahead of polls
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 3:32 AM IST

Slowdown at Kota factory with coaching institutes mushrooming closer home

According to estimates by people familiar with the churn, there has been a 30-40 per cent drop in enrolments compared to last year

Slowdown at Kota factory with coaching institutes mushrooming closer home
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 12:01 AM IST

Culling, surveillance but no vaccine strategy to fight 'bird flu'

Experts said as India falls on the one of main pathways that migratory birds take to move between continents, its water bodies are always prone to the spread of influenza from birds

Culling, surveillance but no vaccine strategy to fight 'bird flu'
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

Andhra CM Naidu meets Amit Shah, briefs him on state's fiscal issues

Naidu posted on X that he met Shah "to apprise him of the devastating condition of finances that Andhra Pradesh had slipped into over the past five years."

Andhra CM Naidu meets Amit Shah, briefs him on state's fiscal issues
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Govt looks to speed up visa issuance for Chinese technicians: Report

The technicians are needed to operate Chinese-made machinery installed in Indian high-tech manufacturing units in industries ranging from telecoms to steel products and solar panels

Govt looks to speed up visa issuance for Chinese technicians: Report
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 11:22 PM IST

12 naxals killed in encounter with police on Maha-Chhattisgarh border

The operation also yielded a significant haul of weapons, including seven automatic firearms: three AK-47 rifles, two INSAS rifles, one carbine, and one self-loading rifle (SLR)

12 naxals killed in encounter with police on Maha-Chhattisgarh border
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

NEET 2024 'paper leak': Court sends key accused to 14-day CBI custody

Kumar's alleged accomplice, Raju Singh, was sent to the federal agency's custody for 10 days (till July 25) on Tuesday

NEET 2024 'paper leak': Court sends key accused to 14-day CBI custody
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 11:14 PM IST

I&B ministry plans to set up mega Hollywood-like movie production studio

It will entail an investment of Rs 10,000 crore and be supported by the Centre

I&B ministry plans to set up mega Hollywood-like movie production studio
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 11:01 PM IST
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 10:57 PM IST

Nobody can avoid destiny, death is inevitable: Bhole Baba on Hathras mishap

Honee ko kaun taal sakta hai (nobody can avoid what has to happen), he told PTI Videos, a fortnight after 121 people died in a stampede at a 'satsang' held by him

Nobody can avoid destiny, death is inevitable: Bhole Baba on Hathras mishap
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 10:38 PM IST

Prez returns Bill to make Punjab CM chancellor of state universities

The Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was for replacing the governor with the chief minister as the chancellor of state-run universities

Prez returns Bill to make Punjab CM chancellor of state universities
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 10:11 PM IST

Karnataka govt halts Bill mandating private firm quotas for Kannadigas: CMO

The Bill mandates firms in the state to prioritise local hires for 70% of non-management roles and 50% of management-level jobs

Karnataka govt halts Bill mandating private firm quotas for Kannadigas: CMO
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 9:48 PM IST

Need to have world class regulatory framework, says Nadda at review meeting

CDSCO has been asked to draw a roadmap with timelines for achieving global standards in its mandated activities

Need to have world class regulatory framework, says Nadda at review meeting
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 9:33 PM IST

NITI Aayog reconstituted, Union ministers from NDA allies find place

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan among new members

NITI Aayog reconstituted, Union ministers from NDA allies find place
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 9:27 PM IST