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Promise of nursing college fades as Hospicio falls apart

Goa, Aug. 8 -- In July 2024, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane informed the Goa Legislative Assembly that the government planned to establish a nursing college at the premises of the old Hospicio Hospita... Read More


HC directs CBFC to provide grounds for rejection of certification to 'Ajey'

India, Aug. 8 -- The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday told the Bombay high court that it had denied certification to 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi', Uttar Pradesh chief minis... Read More


Mizoram's ZPM accused of making U-turn on BJP ties after MP attends NDA meeting

Aizawl, Aug. 8 -- The Congress party in Mizoram has accused the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) of a significant policy shift after Mizoram's lone Lok Sabha member, Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, from ... Read More


Railways safety drive has cut train mishaps from 1,711 to 31: Minister

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The number of consequential train accidents has plummeted from an alarming 1,711 incidents during 2004-14 (averaging 171 per year) to just 31 in 2024-25, Railways Minister Ashwini... Read More


Railways imposed Rs 13.2 cr fine in 2024-25 to ensure quality catering services: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Government informed Rajya Sabha today that Indian Railways imposed penalties amounting to Rs13.2 crore in 2024-25 to address passenger complaints and maintain high standards i... Read More


Modi and Russia's Putin speak on phone, pledge to deepen strategic partnership

India, Aug. 8 -- India and Russia doubled down on their time-tested relationship on Friday against the backdrop of a US punitive tariff on New Delhi for buying Russian oil, with Prime Minister Narendr... Read More


Sanskar TV wins Best Religious Channel at BCS Ratna Awards 2025

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The religious channel Sanskar TV has been honoured with two major awards at the BCS Ratna Awards 2025 held in Delhi. The channel received the titles of 'Best Religious Channel' a... Read More


EC cites Kamal Nath judgment to counter Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' charges. What was the 2018 SC order?

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has drawn sharp criticism from the Election Commission over allegations of irregularities in India's electoral rolls. The Cong... Read More


EC cites Kamal Nath judgement to counter Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' charges. What was the 2018 SC order?

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has drawn sharp criticism from the Election Commission over allegations of irregularities in India's electoral rolls. The Cong... Read More


Justice Varma case: SC reinforces CJI's authority in judicial discipline

India, Aug. 8 -- The Supreme Court has held that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not a "mere post office" when forwarding findings of an in-house inquiry against a high court judge to the Presiden... Read More