Exclusive

Publication

Byline

DPR getting ready for white topping of 500 km of roads at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore: Karnataka Deputy CM

Bengaluru, Oct. 21 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said a detailed project report is being prepared to white top 500 km of roads at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore. Speaking to r... Read More


Amid paddy harvest delay, Punjab sees 75% decline in farm fires

India, Oct. 21 -- Punjab recorded a 75% decline in paddy stubble fire incidents as compared to last year's count during the same period. On Monday, the state reported 45 new farm fire cases, taking t... Read More


Odisha on high alert for cyclone amid IMD's twin low pressure forecast; Minister ensures preparedness

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- The Odisha government on Tuesday placed its entire administrative machinery on alert amid growing speculation over a possible cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. Revenue and Disaste... Read More


'How safe are Indians in Canada if even high commissioner needs protection?'

Toronto, Oct. 21 -- India's high commissioner to Ottawa Dinesh Patnaik has called into question the safety of its citizens in Canada, pointing to the reality that he himself requires protection. "I f... Read More


Rohit Pawar Demands Pune College Principal's Removal from State Panel over Caste Bias Allegations

India, Oct. 21 -- NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) general secretary Rohit Pawar has called for the removal of Pune's Modern College principal Nivedita Ekbote from the state's youth and sports policy commit... Read More


"Talented colleague...": Amitabh Bachchan mourns demise of legendary actor Asrani

Mumbai, Oct. 21 -- Megastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed profound sorrow over the demise of legendary actor Asrani. Taking to his blog, Big B penned emotional words in remembrance of his 'Sholay' colle... Read More


Air pollution in Delhi: Working proactively on artificial rain, says CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said that the UT government is "working proactively" on artificial rain to control the pollution in the national capital, according to... Read More


WB: Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata Banerjee after woman doctor faces rape threat at Uluberia hospital; doctors' body demands action

Howrah, Oct. 21 -- Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying her claims on women's safety stand "c... Read More


Siddaramaiah: BJP leaders act only on RSS orders

Bengaluru, Oct. 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today launched a sharp attack on the BJP, claiming its leaders, including R Ashoka and Vijayendra Yediyurappa, act only on instructions from... Read More


36,000 teacher vacancies exist within schools across Sri Lanka - PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- There are 36,178 teacher vacancies in provincial and national schools across the country at present, the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Prim... Read More