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"Kerala Paying Price Of...": BJP Leader On Wayanad Landslides

Asian News International | Thursday August 01, 2024, New Delhi

BJP leader V Muraleedharan hit out at the CM Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government over the recent landslides in Wayanad that claimed the lives of over 160 people and said that state was paying the price of the state government's 'casual approach.'

2 Dead, 1 Injured After Cloudburst Triggers Landslide In Uttarakhand

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 01, 2024, Dehradun

A cloudburst claimed two lives at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state.

C P Radhakrishnan Sworn In As Governor Of Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 01, 2024, Mumbai

C P Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening.

11 Members Of Wife's Family Missing in Wayanad Landslide, Says Survivor

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 01, 2024, Wayanad

Jayan, a resident of the landslide-hit Chooralmala in Kerala, was fast asleep in his house on July 29 night. The calm and serene residential location in Wayanad's Chooralmala was reverberating with the thumping sounds of the torrential rains outside.

Anurag Thakur's Remarks Part Of Record, No Ground For Notice Against PM: Report

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 01, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi giving a breach of privilege notice against PM Modi for sharing the speech of Anurag Thakur made in the Lok Sabha, PTI sources said that the BJP MP's remarks are part of the parliamentary records.

Mumbai's TISS Asks 'Overstaying' PhD Scholars To Vacate Hostels

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 01, 2024, Mumbai

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) on Wednesday said it has asked PhD scholars from 2017, 2018 and 2019 batches to vacate their hostel rooms for staying beyond the allotted five-year period.

"Nutritious Diet A Right Of All Prisoners, Regardless Of Status": High Court

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court emphasised on Wednesday that all citizens and undertrial prisoners are entitled to a nutritious diet, without any distinctions based on their social or financial status.

Manipur Lost Rs 500 Crore Revenue Due To Violence: Chief Minister

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday July 31, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati

The Manipur government in its Budget for fiscal 2025 has allocated Rs 2,900 crore to strengthen the state police. It also reported a revenue loss of Rs 500 crore in the last fiscal due to the ethnic violence.

Election Commission Planning J&K Visit, Polls Likely Before September 30: Sources

Written by Nazir Masoodi | Wednesday July 31, 2024, Srinagar

The Election Commission of India has indicated that Assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir before September 30, which is a deadline set by the Supreme Court.

3 Dead, 6 Injured As House Collapses Due To Heavy Rain In Uttarakhand

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2024, Dehradun

Three people were killed and at least six injured after a house collapsed in Haridwar district as heavy rain wreaked havoc in various parts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday evening.

"Either You Will Survive Or I Will": Uddhav Thackeray To Devendra Fadnavis

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 31, 2024, Mumbai

Virtually kickstarting the campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) President Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday challenged Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Mumbai May Lose Over 10% Land By 2040 Due To Rising Sea Level: Study

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2024, Mumbai

More than 10 per cent of the land in Mumbai and up to 10 per cent in Panaji and Chennai are at risk of inundation by 2040 due to climate change-induced sea-level rise, according to a new study.

Centre Introduces Bill In Lok Sabha To Replace 90-Year-Old Aircraft Act

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2024, New Delhi

To further improve the ease of doing business in the aviation space, the government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act.

Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India

Reuters | Wednesday July 31, 2024

A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters.

24-Year-Old Nepalese Woman Found Dead At Kolkata Flat, Boyfriend Missing: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2024, Kolkata

A 24-year-old Nepalese woman, who worked as a dancer at a bar in Kolkata, was found dead in her flat on Wednesday, police said.