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Amid row, govt defends withdrawal of 52 cases

BENGALURU, May 23 -- The Karnataka government on Friday defended its decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases from prosecution, including seven linked to the 2022 communal violence at Ladle Mushtaq Darg... Read More


Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18; NDA eyes stronger Upper House numbers

India, May 23 -- Biennial elections to fill 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on June 18, the Election Commission announced on Friday, inaugurating a poll cycle where the National Dem... Read More


Ludhiana: NRI, father booked for cheating Congress leader of rRs.r7 lakh

Ludhiana, May 23 -- Police have booked a Canada-based NRI and his father for allegedly duping a Congress leader of Rs.7 lakh on the pretext of securing a transportation tender of the Food Corporation ... Read More


Uttar Pradesh: FIR lodged against Congress state President Ajay Rai over alleged 'derogatory' remarks against PM Modi

Lucknow, May 23 -- An FIR has been registered against Congress party's Uttar Pradesh state President Ajay Rai in Lucknow's Mahob over alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... Read More


Jairam Ramesh flags felling of 6 lakh trees for Singrauli coal mining project, says 'case remains open for legal challenge'

New Delhi, May 23 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said 'legal options remain open' to challenge the environmental clearance granted for a coal mining project in the dense forests of Singr... Read More


Trump administration narrows green card approvals from within US, Indians hit hardest

India, May 23 -- The US has sharply curtailed a key immigration route used by hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals, directing officers to approve green card applications filed from inside the... Read More


Centre sanctions rRs.r2,103 cr to Bengal under National Health Mission: Adhikari

Kolkata, May 23 -- West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said the Centre sanctioned Rs.2103 crore for the state under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the ongoing financial year... Read More


New Bengal govt notifies single day Bakri Eid holiday, signals end to 'holiday culture' in state admin

Kolkata, May 23 -- The new government in West Bengal under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has made a significant departure from the administrative style associated with former Chief Minister Mamata B... Read More


PM Modi hands over 51,000 appointment letters during Rozgar mela, says 'youth to play crucial role for Viksit Bharat'

New Delhi, May 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under the Rozgar Mela initiative. Congratulating the youth, t... Read More


Report cards for ministries at meeting with PM Modi; best, worst performers marked on 2025 performance

India, May 23 -- The performance of various Union ministries under a new assessment system piloted by the cabinet secretariat was announced at the council of ministers meeting chaired by Prime Ministe... Read More