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Mamata says GST cut was Bengal's initiative, Centre taking undue credit

Kolkata, Sept. 22 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday again criticised the Centre for allegedly trying to take credit for the recent GST reforms, reiterating that the state government deserved... Read More


Bengal tells SC: '12 states don't pay dearness allowance at Central rate'

Kolkata, Sept. 22 -- The West Bengal government has reportedly told the Supreme Court that at least 12 states across the country do not pay dearness allowance (DA) to government employees at the Centr... Read More


'Zubeen's journey to cremation site to begin at 9:30 am today after 2nd autopsy'

Guwahati, Sept. 22 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that singer Zubeen Garg's journey to the cremation ground will begin from 9:30 am, instead of the earlier scheduled 7:30 am, on Tues... Read More


Punjab: 2.47 lakh people treated in special health campaign post floods

Chandigarh, Sept. 22 -- Health Minister Balbir Singh on Monday said the Punjab government's ongoing 'special health campaign' in flood-affected areas has shown remarkable results with medical teams es... Read More


Bombay HC bench recuses from hearing pleas against Maratha quota

Mumbai, Sept. 22 -- A division bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday recused from hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to... Read More


NHRC takes cognisance of Ashok Vihar sewer tragedy

NEW DELHI, Sept. 22 -- The NHRC on Monday said it has issued a notice to the Delhi government, the municipal commissioner and the city police chief seeking a detailed report on the incident in which a... Read More


Delhi to clean 50,000 MT waste from Munak Canal

NEW DELHI, Sept. 22 -- Nearly 50,000 metric tonnes of garbage have accumulated along the banks of the 25-kilometre stretch of Munak Canal in Delhi over the years, officials said on Monday. The Irriga... Read More


Seminar marks 100 yrs of Sangh and highlights the role of women

NEW DELHI, Sept. 22 -- A seminar on the theme "100 Years of the Sangh and the Role of Women" was held at The Roseate Hotel in Delhi on Monday, organised by Sampurna and led by its founder, Shobha Vije... Read More


Court extends judicial custody of two accused in CM attack case

NEW DELHI, Sept. 22 -- A Delhi court on Monday extended the judicial custody of a man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and his friend till October 6. Judicial Magistrate Gaurav G... Read More


Monsoon likely to withdraw by Thursday; Delhi records surplus rainfall this season

NEW DELHI, Sept. 22 -- The monsoon is expected to withdraw from Delhi within the next two days, marking the end of a season in which the capital logged above-normal rainfall since May. The IMD said d... Read More