India Not ‘Dharmshala’ Where Anyone Can Settle: Shivraj Singh Chouhan In Jharkhand
Ranchi: Asserting that “state-sponsored infiltration” was a serious threat to Jharkhand , Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said India was not a ‘dharmshala’ where anyone can come and settle. Addressing an election rally in Ranchi, he accused the JMM-led ruling coalition of patronising infiltrators, and alleged that they were coming to the state, marrying tribal women by “trapping them in…
India Not ‘dharmshala’ Where Anyone Can Settle: Shivraj in Jharkhand
Ranchi: Asserting that “state-sponsored infiltration” was a serious threat to Jharkhand , Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said India was not a ‘dharmshala’ where anyone can come and settle. Addressing an election rally in Ranchi, he accused the JMM-led ruling coalition of patronising infiltrators, and alleged that they were coming to the state, marrying tribal women by “trapping them in…
UP Govt Holds Talks With World Bank on Rs 3,903-cr Project to Boost Agri, Rural Enterprise
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and the World Bank on Friday held negotiations for the Rs 3,903 crore Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening project. The negotiations were held in New Delhi with Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh representing the state government, according to a statement here. The six-year project aims to revitalise…
Employee’s Casual Phone Call Leads to Rs 3 Crore Loss for Railways
New Delhi: In an unusual and costly incident, a seemingly trivial phone call during a station master’s work shift has led to a staggering Rs 3 crore loss for the Indian Railways. Media reports indicate that the lapse occurred when the station master, distracted by a heated conversation with his wife, inadvertently authorized a train to enter a restricted, Naxal-affected area, resulting in…
My Shoulders Broad Enough to Accept Criticism: Outgoing CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi: The 50th CJI, Justice Chandrachud, added that he is likely among the most trolling judges and people in the system. Then, in a lighter tone, he added that the social media trolls will be “unemployed” starting on Monday. On his last day of employment, the CJI said these things. On November 9, 2022, Justice Chandrachud succeeded his distinguished father, Y V…
MVA First Opposed Ladki Bahin Scheme, Then Stole It, Says CM Shinde
Pune: The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi included the Ladki Bahin Yojana of the Mahayuti government after the scheme became a hit with masses, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Friday. Addressing a poll rally in Shivajinagar here, the CM also said if the MVA government was not brought down in 2022, the state could have gone back by 10-15 years. The Uddhav…
Maharashtra polls: Restaurants, Multiplexes to Offer Discounts for Voters in Mumbai
Mumbai: Voters will get up to 20 per cent discounts in select shops, restaurants and multiplexes in Mumbai after showing the inked finger, Election Commission officials announced here on Friday. Assembly elections will be held in Maharashtra on November 20. The initiative, aimed at encouraging voting, was being undertaken after holding discussions with associations of traders, multiplex owners and restaurant owners, said an…
Gurugram Woman Cheated of Over Rs 11 Lakh by Man She Befriended on Social Media
Gurugram: A woman was allegedly defrauded of Rs 11.40 lakh by a man claiming to be a UK national during their interactions on social media, officials said on Friday. The accused defrauded the victim by offering to send expensive gifts from abroad, they added. The complainant said she used to talk to the man on WhatsApp and Instagram. The accused identified himself as…
Why Justice DY Chandrachud’s Father Brought Him A Small Flat In Pune? Outgoing CJI Tells The Story
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on his last working day in the Supreme Court shared his father’s advice in front of a gathering about maintaining moral and intellectual integrity. Giving his farewell address on the last day in the top court, DY Chandrachud told his colleagues when his father brought him a small flat in Pune because he wanted…
Delhi Congress Launches ‘Nyay Yatra’ To Expose AAP Govt’s Corruption Under Kejriwal
New Delhi: Delhi Congress , on Friday, kicked off the month-long ‘Nyay Yatra’ with an aim to expose the misrule and corruption of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi under Arvind Kejriwal ‘s rule. The ‘Nyay Yatra’ will held in four phases and pass through all the 70 Assembly constituencies ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections 2025. Delhi Pradesh Congress…