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Centre Has To Clarify Implementation Of One Nation, One Election: KT Rama Rao

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Hyderabad

The Centre has to provide clarity on how it plans to implement 'one nation on election' and only after that the BRS party will be able to express its stance on the proposal, seniors party leader KT Rama Rao said on Wednesday.

Protesting Bengal Doctors At Secretariat For Meeting With Officials

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Kolkata

The protesting junior doctors of Kolkata, who are continuing their ceasework even after a chunk of their demands have been met, have reached the state secretariat for another round of meeting about their remaining demands.

Toddler Falls Into Borewell In Rajasthan, Rescue Operation Underway

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Jaipur

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl fell into a borewell in Rajasthan's Bandkui town in Dausa on Wednesday and is trapped at a depth of around 35 feet inside the pit, an official said.

Team Akhilesh Yadav Party MLA's Son Arrested After Girl Dies By Suicide: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Lucknow

Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA from Bhadohi Zahid Beg's son Zaim Beg was arrested on Wednesday evening in connection with the suicide of a minor girl, police said here.

Nirmala Sitharaman Launches NPS Vatsalya Scheme For Child Savings

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the NPS Vatsalya scheme, which will allow parents to save for their children's future by investing in a pension account.

Centre's New Programme Lets You Clear Immigration At Airports In Seconds

Written by Neeta Sharma | Wednesday September 18, 2024, New Delhi

Aiming to cut the time taken for completing the immigration process from a minimum of 30 minutes to mere seconds, the Centre has introduced a fast-track programme at the Delhi airport, which will be expanded to 20 other cities soon.

Assistant Professor In Odisha Sexually Harasses Student, Suspended

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Bhubaneswar

An assistant professor of state-run University in Odisha was on Wednesday suspended for allegedly sexually harassing a student, an official said.

7 Killed In Dumper Truck, Three-Wheeler Collision In Madhya Pradesh

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Jabalpur (MP)

At least seven persons were killed and ten others injured in a collision between a dumper truck and a three-wheeler goods vehicle in Jabalpur district on Wednesday evening, an official said.

For "Vibrant Democracy": PM Modi On "One Nation One Election" Plan

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday September 18, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today applauded the cabinet's move to green-light the Kovind panel's proposal for "One nation one election"

One Nation, One Election: Top 10 Recommendations By Ram Nath Kovind Panel

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind on simultaneous elections.

Watch: Birthday Wish For Sunita Williams In Space Has A Mohammed Rafi Link

Edited by Nikita Sharma | Wednesday September 18, 2024

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams received a special gift from popular music company Saregama ahead of her 59th birthday- a rendition of legendary singer Mohd Rafi's birthday song 'Bar bar din ye aaye'.

Blow To YSR Congress As Senior Leader Balineni Reddy Quits, To Join Jana Sena

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Amaravati

In a big jolt to YSR Congress, senior leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy resigned from the party on Wednesday and announced his decision to join the Jana Sena Party.

After Urine, Fireworks, Now 'Howling' Tactic To Capture Wolf In UP's Bahraich

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Bahraich (UP)

The Forest Department in Bahraich is employing innovative tactics to capture an elusive wolf, which it believes is the sixth and last remaining of the pack that has instilled fear among locals with several attacks in the last few months.

Neighbours Assault Disabled Man, Set Their Pet Pitbull On Him In UP: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2024, Baghpat (UP)

A disabled man was locked in a room, brutally assaulted and had a pitbull dog set on him by two of his neighbours in Khekra town here after he objected to their drunken behaviour, police said on Wednesday.

Venus, Moon, Space Station Missions Get Approval In India's Biggest Push For Space

Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday September 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Union Cabinet has approved space missions totalling Rs 31,772 crores paving the way for the roadmap for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) till almost 2040.