Nitish instructs construction quality be maintained in archive building

Patna, July 8 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today instructed the authorities to complete the construction work of the multi-storied Archive building while maintaining high standards.

FIR against over 150 people for murder of family over witchcraft allegations in Purnia

Purnia, July 8 (UNI) An FIR has been registered against more than 150 people, including 23 named accused, in connection with the brutal murder of five members of a single family in Purnia.

Dhanbad Head Post Office to provide Gangajal & Rakhi envelopes

Dhanbad, July 8 (UNI) With the holy month of Shravan set to begin on July 11, the Department of Posts has launched a unique initiative for devotees of Lord Shiva and for those celebrating Raksha Bandhan.

One dead, 10 injured in wall collapse near Bageshwar Dham Peeth in MP

Bhopal, July 8 (UNI) A woman devotee was killed and 10 others were injured due a wall collapse in a homestay near Bageshwar Dham Peeth in Gadha village of Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh early this morning.

Sanjay Raut slams Maha govt over denial of march permission

Mumbai, July 8 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut today launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government over denial of permission for a joint march by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Mira-Bhayander town of neighbouring Thane district.

BJP slams Congress government, says no rehabilitation in disaster-hit areas in Himachal

Shimla, July 8 (UNI) State BJP President Dr Rajeev Bindal today criticised the Himachal Pradesh Congress government alleged that it has failed to respond effectively to the recent natural disaster
in Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh.

In final week at ISS AX-4 crew laser focussed on suite of scientific experiments

Chennai, July 8 (UNI) As the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew, piloted by Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, enters their final week aboard the International Space Station (ISS), they remain laser-focused on completing a wide-ranging suite of scientific experiments, technology demonstrations,
and global outreach initiatives.

Patna, July 8 (UNI) Keeping an eye on the upcoming assembly polls, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has decided to implement a domicile policy for women of Bihar, offering 35 per cent reservation in all government jobs and to form a Youth Commission in the state.

AP CM releases water at Srisailam reservoir

Kurnool, July 8 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today released water from the Srisailam reservoir here.

Karnataka HC stays closure of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in govt hospitals

Bengaluru, July 8 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court today stayed a government order that had directed the closure of all Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) operating on the premises of government hospitals, offering interim relief to 18 petitioners who run these Kendras.

ED attaches Rs 14 cr assets of former Haryana CM's Principal Secretary in DA case

Chandigarh, July 8 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh, has provisionally attached properties worth approximately Rs 14.06 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a disproportionate assets (DA) case against retired IAS officer ML Tayal and others.

Karnataka HC restrains chargesheet against RCB, others

Bengaluru, July 8 (UNI) In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court today directed the state police not to file a final report or chargesheet against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), event manager DNA Entertainment Networks, and others without the court’s permission in connection with the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT remarks

Bengaluru, July 8 (UNI) Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging adverse observations made against it by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) regarding the June 4 stampede at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives.

Hyderabad: Four foreign nationals deported for drug peddling

Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has arrested four foreign nationals including two Nigerians and one each from Tanzania and Sudan on charges of drug peddling, an official said today.

Kerala RJD leader Charupara Ravi passes away

Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (UNI) Veteran trade union leader and RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) Kerala Vice President Charupara Ravi (77) died at a private hospital following prolonged illness here today.