New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Bihar will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and November 11 to elect the 243 member state legislative assembly. Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said counting of votes will take place on November 14. In the first phase, elections will be held in…
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a national-level conference on ‘Opportunities in Defence Manufacturing in the Country’ here tomorrow. The conference will provide a focused platform to strengthen coordination between the Defence Ministry and state governments, with the objective of aligning regional industrial policies and infrastructure development with the national…
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Central government on a habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh-based environmentalist, innovator and activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A Bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice N.V. Anjaria sought the Centre’s…
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) In an unusual incident at the Supreme Court this morning, a man dressed in a lawyer’s robe allegedly attempted to throw an object at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai during court proceedings. The individual, who was heard shouting slogans inside the courtroom, was swiftly overpowered and escorted out…
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) The Congress today slammed the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, accusing it of sharp rise in crimes against Dalits and a complete breakdown of law and order. The party also demanded resignation of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accusing him of failing to control atrocities against Dalits. Addressing a press conference at…
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition filed by Vanga Gopal Reddy challenging the Telangana government’s decision to provide 42 percent reservation for Backwards Classes (BCs) in local body elections. A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta heard the matter and declined to interfere, suggesting instead that…
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) In the wake of the recent deaths of 12 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups, the union Health Ministry is set to issue fresh guidelines on the rational use of cough medications, particularly for paediatric use. The guidelines, aimed at parents, pharmacists, and healthcare…
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Employment in India rose to 64.33 crore in 2023-24 compared to 47.5 crore in 2017-18 which is a net addition of 16.83 crore jobs over six years, Ministry of Labour and Employment said. This tremendous employment growth reflects the government’s focus on youth-centric policies and its Viksit Bharat Vision. The…
Los Angeles, Oct 6 (UNI) Ike Turner Jr., Grammy-winning musician and the son of legendary R&B duo Ike and Tina Turner, has died at the age of 67. His passing was confirmed by his sister-in-law Afida Turner, who shared the news on Instagram, writing, “REST IN PEACE IKE JR: U WAS AMAZING BROTHER IN LAW…
Bhopal: An unknown vehicle hit a bike rider on his way to a hotel for breakfast in Bhopal. The injured youth, a government supervisor, died while undergoing treatment at the hospital. The incident occurred on Sunday morning in the Khajuri Road police station area. After the autopsy in the afternoon, the body was handed over…
