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1:19 PM

Actor-model Malaika Arora's father commits suicide by jumping from building in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Malaika Arora's father died by suicide this morning, police officials have said. Anil Arora jumped from his apartment building in Mumbai's Bandra. The body has been sent for post-mortem and an investigation is underway, police said.

1:16 PM

Why does BJP have a problem when we talk about upholding the Constitution?: Cong leader

 "Ask him to take action, then we will expose both of them (PM and HM). The PM goes outside India, and makes horrible comments against India and Indians, that is not anti-national? We are talking about upholding the Constitution of India and that is anti-national, why is it that BJP has the problem whenever we talk about upholding the Constitution? Why are they against the Constitution so much?" says Congress leader Pawan Khera on BJP criticising LS LoP Rahul Gandhi's comments made in USA.

12:53 PM

Semicon India: Govt will provide stable policies, ease of doing business, says PM Modi

12:40 PM

Our dream is to have Indian-made chip in every device in the world, says PM Modi at Semicon India 2024

India targeting $ 500 billion size for electronic sector by end of decade from current $150 billion, says PM Modi at SEMICON India 2024.

12:37 PM

Investment of over Rs 1.5 trillion committed to semiconductor manufacturing, says PM Modi

"India is world's 8th country where such a huge event linked with global semiconductor industry is being held. I can say that this is the right time to be in India. You are at the right place at the right time. In the India of 21st century, the chips are never down. Today's India makes the world believe that when the chips are down, you can bet on India," says PM Modi addressing the inaugural event of Semicon India 2024 in Greater Noida.

12:33 PM

Semicon India: India offers integrated ecosystem for semiconductor sector, provides stable policies, says PM

India offers a unique proposition of reformist government, growing manufacturing base and tech-oriented market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated today.

12:17 PM

SC agrees to set up bench to hear pleas of states on recovery of royalty, tax dues on minerals

The Supreme Court stated today it will set up a bench to hear subsequent pleas of mineral-rich states like Jharkhand seeking to recover royalty and tax dues on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands worth thousands of crore of rupees from the Centre and mining firms. On July 25, a nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, in a majority 8:1 verdict, had ruled that the legislative power to tax mineral rights vests in states and not Parliament.

12:03 PM

Decade after law enacted, Lokpal forms inquiry wing to probe graft cases against public servants

Over a decade after a law governing it was passed, anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has constituted an inquiry wing for conducting preliminary probe into graft-related offences committed by public servants. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 (Act of 2013) came into force on January 1, 2014, when it received assent of the President. However, it began functioning only on March 27, 2019, following the appointment of its chairperson and members.

12:00 PM

By making anti-India comments abroad, Rahul has threatened nation's security, says Amit Shah

Standing with forces that conspire to divide India and making anti-national statements have become a habit for Rahul Gandhi, Cong, says Amit Shah. 

 

 

11:45 AM

Growth of semiconductor industry in India will deepen PM Modi's vision: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

11:39 AM

PM Modi arrives to attend inauguration of Semicon India 2024 event in Greater Noida

11:36 AM

RG Kar rape case: 'Mamata didn't do any work' - Victim's father breaks down

On Tuesday, the father of the victim in the RG Kar Hospital and College rape-murder case broke down in tears as he condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her handling of the investigation. Read here for more details.

11:30 AM

PM Modi recalls Swami Vivekananda's iconic Chicago speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday recalled Swami Vivekananda's famous speech at the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893, and said his words continue to inspire generations, "reminding us of the power of togetherness and harmony". "On this day in 1893, Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic address in Chicago. He introduced India's ages old message of unity, peace and brotherhood to the world," Modi said in a post on X.

11:15 AM

Tripura IGM Hospital's heritage building to undergo retrofitting work: CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the government has decided to undertake retrofitting work at the old building of Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGM) here for its proper protection. Earlier, IGM Hospital, situated in the heart of the city, was known as Victoria Memorial Hospital. "The government has decided to protect the heritage building of IGM hospital which was established by Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya Bahadur in 1873 and later upgraded by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya Bahadur," the chief minister wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.

10:58 AM

Former CM Naveen Patnaik does not understand Odia 'asmita': BJP MLA on proposal of varsity namea

A BJP MLA slammed former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik for his remarks on a proposal to change the name of the 156-year-old Ravenshaw University, claiming that the "BJD chief does not understand Odia 'asmita' (pride)". Senior BJP MLA Jaynarayan Mishra alleged that the BJD leaders were "trying to distort" the history of Odisha, and people of the state had given them "a befitting reply in the elections". Mishra's comment comes after Patnaik said that some people were trying to "distort" history, referring to the controversy surrounding a proposal to change the name of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack.