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Bihar Economic Survey underlines slow progress in PMAY 2.0

PATNA, Feb. 3 -- The Bihar Economic Survey, tabled in the state legislature on Monday, has highlighted serious shortcomings in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (urban) 2.0. Against 6.8... Read More


Constitutional Council unanimously approves new Auditor General

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Constitutional Council (CC) today unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.I. Jayaratne to the position of Auditor General of Sri Lanka. The ... Read More


Lok Sabha in chaos, adjourned till 3 pm as Rahul Gandhi's China focus sparks fiery clash

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Chaos engulfed the Lok Sabha for the second consecutive day as proceedings were repeatedly adjourned amid fierce confrontations between the ruling BJP and the opposition. The proc... Read More


Odisha CM inaugurates Subhadra Shakti Mela in Rayagada district

Rayagada, Feb. 3 -- Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, visited Rayagada district on Monday and inaugurated the Subhadra Shakti Mela, emphasising the district's efforts in women's empowermen... Read More


7 months on, Akali leader Bikram Majithia to walk out of jail today

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case ending his seven-month incarceration. Majithi... Read More


Nishikant Dubey accuses Rahul Gandhi of attempting to "divide India into pieces like Pakistan, Bangladesh"

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday trained guns on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to "divide India into pieces like Pakistan and ... Read More


Shashi Tharoor seeks clarity on India-US trade deal; asks, 'Are Trump, Modi's tweets enough...'

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who has been making headlines lately over what many see as his softened stance towards the NDA government, sought clarity from the PM Modi-l... Read More


India committed to Paris Agreement; 2035 NDC yet to be submitted: Centre to RS

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- India stands committed to combating climate change and has taken several measures to meet India's NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) submitted to the United Nations Framewor... Read More


Ludhiana: Colour choice to repaint govt schools across state sparks political row

Ludhiana, Feb. 3 -- The opposition in Punjab has launched a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party after the state education department ordered the repainting of over 800 government schools in col... Read More


NGT asks UP govt for details on encroachments at 50 ponds

India, Feb. 3 -- Taking a serious note of encroachments on 50 ponds in Gautam Budh Nagar district, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file a detailed affida... Read More