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Workers, farmers hold strike in Himachal against labour reforms, demand Rs 26,000 minimum wage

Shimla, July 9 -- On the joint call of Central Trade Unions, National Federations and United Kisan Morcha, a massive state-wide strike was observed across Himachal Pradesh today under the banner of CI... Read More


Sansad Khel Mahotsav's second edition to be marked by football, fair play and local pride

Hazaribagh, July 9 -- The second edition of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav under the Namo Khel Series is set to begin on July 15 in Gola block of Ramgarh district and conclude on September 15. Organised u... Read More


Rishabh Pant voices concerns over Dukes ball issue

London, July 9 -- India vice-captain Rishabh Pant today expressed serious concern over the condition of the Dukes ball being used in the ongoing Test series, pointing out that it is going out of shape... Read More


Maha Congress objects to granting power distribution licences to Adani Power

Mumbai, July 9 -- The Maharashtra Congress today criticised the BJP alliance government's decision to grant Adani Power a licence for distribution of electricity in parts of the state, warning that it... Read More


Odisha to introduce new examination pattern for Class V and VIII students

Bhubaneswar, July 9 -- The Odisha government has decided to implement a structured examination system for Class V and Class VIII students at the end of each academic year. The new pattern is aimed at... Read More


Free Wi-Fi for all Jharkhand Govt hospitals

Ranchi, July 9 -- The Jharkhand government has decided to equip all government hospitals in the state with free Wi-Fi services to facilitate access to health-related information and digital public ser... Read More


MLA justifies assault on canteen contractor over poor quality food

Mumbai, July 9 -- Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has stirred a controversy after he allegedly assaulted a canteen contractor at the Akashvani MLA hostel over "substandard food". Justi... Read More


Meghalaya govt seeks Rs 2,270 crore from Power Ministry

Shillong, July 9 -- The Meghalaya government has sought financial assistance of Rs 2,270 crore from the Union Ministry of Power to modernise the power transmission infrastructure in the state. "We ha... Read More


US spends over $1.6bln in Ukraine aid to boost domestic shell production - Document

Washington, July 9 -- The United States has directed over $1.6 billion in Ukraine aid funding toward expanding the US military's industrial base, benefiting domestic arms manufacturers and boosting ho... Read More


Average life expectancy at 79 years in China - NDRC

Beijing, July 9 -- The average life expectancy in China has increased to 79 years, Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Zheng Shanjie said on Wednesday. "Average life exp... Read More