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Amid Row Over Kanwar Yatra Eateries Order, Madhya Pradesh's Clarification

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, Bhopal

The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has clarified that it has not issued any instructions requiring shop owners to display their names along the Kanwar Yatra route in the state, and there is no such compulsion.

Centre Rules Out Special Status For Bihar, Lalu Yadav's Party Takes A Swipe

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

The Centre has ruled out any plan to give a special category status to Bihar, a core demand by its key ally, the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United), prompting the Rashtriya Janata Dal to take a swipe.

"Industrialists Pressuring Us": Karnataka Minister On 14-Hour Work Day Bill

IANS | Monday July 22, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Minister for Labour, Santosh Lad, stated on Monday that the government is under pressure from the IT industry to bring forth new legislation proposing extra hours of work for techies, but is evaluating the matter.

Allowing Government Staff In Sangh Activities Strengthens Democracy: RSS

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

The RSS on Monday hailed the Centre's move to lift the ban on government employees from participating in activities of the Sangh, saying the decision would strengthen the country's democratic system.

Why Are Food Prices Rising? Centre Answers In Key Document Before Budget

NDTV News Desk | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

The central government's timely interventions and stability measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped maintain retail inflation at 5.4% despite the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, according to the Economic Survey 2024.

Profit Growing, Hiring, Salaries Not So Much: Centre's Message To India Inc

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

The corporate sector in India has been posting impressive financial performances, but recruitments and salary growth of employees have not kept up with the companies' profit, the government has said in the Economic Survey.

Eco Survey Calls For Paradigm Shift To Address Rising Mental Health Issues Among Indians

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Mental health drags down productivity more widely in the ecosystem than individuals' physical health issues, it noted.

Video: Mumbai Woman Alleges Men Catcalled And Exposed Themselves. Police Respond

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Monday July 22, 2024

Viyaa Doshi took to X to share her ordeal, posting a video in which a man is seen running on the footpath in shorts and a vest in Juhu's Janki Kutir area.

"Sheer Harassment Of People": Bombay High Court On Illegal Hawkers, Vendors

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court on Monday came down heavily on the police and civic authorities for their inability to find a solution for the illegal hawking menace.

FDI Inflows From China Can Increase India's Global Supply Chain Participation: Economic Survey

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Increased foreign direct investment inflows from China can help increase India's global supply chain participation and push exports, says the Economic Survey.

Actor Jasmine Bhasin Suffers Corneal Damage: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday July 22, 2024

Television actress Jasmin Bhasin recently suffered an eye injury that has left her in significant pain.

Migrant Worker Found Living In Dog Kennel On Rent In Kerala, Probe Ordered

Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A section of media has reported about a migrant worker from West Bengal who was found living in an old kennel located on the premises of a house owned by a native of Piravom in Ernakulam district.

"Economy On Strong Wicket": Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Economic Survey

NDTV News Desk | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2023/24 in Parliament Monday, a day before she will present a record seventh union budget.

"Cops Can't Force...": Supreme Court Pauses Kanwar Yatra Food Stalls Order

Reported by Ashish Bhargava,Sunil Prabhu, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

Food, and who cooks and serves at restaurants, was at the core of arguments in the Supreme Court Monday as it heard petitions against a police directive to eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradesh to display names of owners and staff.

PhonePe CEO Apologises Amid Boycott Campaign Over Remark On Karnataka Job Quota Bill

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

The Karnataka job quota bill, now on hold, mandated reserving 50 per cent of management-level jobs and 70 per cent of non-management-level jobs for locals.