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TDP urges EC for more time, easy inclusion in voter roll revision

It told the EC to start the exercise in the state "as early as possible", stressing the need for adequate time and advance notification

Bihar Cabinet approves proposal of 10 mn jobs, employment opportunities

The cabinet also approved more than ₹179 crore for the maintenance of the priority corridor of metro rail which will become operational from August 15, in Patna

Trump repeated India-Pak ceasefire claim 22 times in 65 days: Jairam Ramesh

Trump on Monday reiterated his claim that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, which could have turned into a 'nuclear war', through trade

Four-engine govt failed: Kejriwal after bomb threats to Delhi institutions

Another AAP leader, Aatishi, alleged that law and order have completely collapsed in Delhi and rhetorically asked if student safety is of no importance for the BJP government

Balasore student death: Failed system can take life, says Patnaik

With great courage, Patnaik said the student had written to the college principal, informing them about the sexual harassment she had faced

Balasore student death: Rahul says country wants answers not PM's silence

Gandhi's remarks came after the Odisha college student, who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor, died at AIIMS in Bhubaneswar

Parl discussed 1962 China invasion: Cong calls for border situation talks

The Congress on Tuesday hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will 'finally agree' to a discussion on China in the forthcoming Monsoon session of Parliament

BJP welcomes CAT stay on Urdu mandate for Naib Tehsildar posts in J&K

The CAT directed the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) to accept applications from candidates who possess a graduation with knowledge of any of the five official languages

Omar Abdullah grappled by J&K cops as he tries to visit martyrs' grave

July 13 used to be a public holiday in J&K until the state's reorganisation into two UTs in August 2019. It was removed from the list of gazetted holidays by the administration in 2020

BSP's Mayawati takes jab at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's 'job promises'

The announcements, she alleged, were aimed at distracting from the law and order situation in Bihar and questioned their credibility ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state

Shiv Sena symbol row: SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray faction plea in Aug

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the issue had been pending for long and the uncertainty cannot be allowed to continue

A poll quest for Bihar's 'forgotten people': Contesting for the tribal vote

As the JMM weighs its options ahead of the Assembly polls, including contesting on its own, others chalk out plans to attract the elusive tribal voter

After Singur, a new chapter unfolds in Tata Group-West Bengal saga

A meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran has rekindled hopes of fresh investments by the group in the state that goes to polls next year

Congress to hold strategy meet on July 15 for upcoming Parliament session

The meeting will be chaired by Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence and will also be attended by some senior leaders who are part of the strategy group

Migrant auto driver thrashed in Maharashtra for 'anti-Marathi' comments

A viral video shows a group of people, allegedly from Shiv Sena (UBT), slapping the driver and making him publicly apologise for his 'anti-marathi' remarks

Explained: Why is Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir controversial?

July 13 marks Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir, commemorating the 1931 killings of protesters during the Dogra rule. Political detentions and restrictions have reignited debate over its status

Vedanta's donations to BJP nearly quadruples to ₹97 cr in FY25: Report

Under "Miscellaneous Expenses', Vedanta detailed the political donations as well as the management and brand fee expenses it paid to its parent, London-listed Vedanta Resources

Bihar govt to provide job opportunities to 10 mn youth in 5 yrs: CM Nitish

To impart skill development training to connect youths with self-employment opportunities in the next five years, the state government will set up the Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University

Sonia Gandhi calls meeting on July 15 to finalise Monsoon session strategy

Opposition parties are expected to raise strong concerns over the Election Commission's move to carry out a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar

JMM's official X handle hacked by anti-social elements: Jharkhand CM Soren

Take congnisance, investigate the matter and take immediate action, the CM said, directing the Jharkhand Police to initiate measures