Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say experts

Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say experts

A view of Geological Survey of India building. Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: K. Bhagya Prakash A draft Bill, aimed at protecting India’s geological heritage that includes fossils, sedimentary rocks, natural structures, has raised alarm in India’s geo-sciences and palaeontology community. The draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, … Read more

Policeman, 2 civilians injured in exchange of fire in U.P.

Policeman, 2 civilians injured in exchange of fire in U.P.

Image for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A policeman and two miscreants were injured during an encounter in the Asmoli police station area of the district on Thursday, an official said. Superintendent of Police (SP) Chakresh Mishra said the police received information about the presence of miscreants near Saidpur Jaskoli village in Asmoli and … Read more

J.P. Nadda to continue as BJP president till June 2024

J.P. Nadda to continue as BJP president till June 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being greeted by BJP National President J.P. Nadda as he arrives for the second day of BJP’s National Executive Meet at NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi on Jan. 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J.P. Nadda got an extension in the post till June … Read more

Justice has been denied, say activists fighting for Joshimath

Justice has been denied, say activists fighting for Joshimath

A man shifts his belonging from an unsafe building in land subsidence affected area in Joshimath on Monday | Photo Credit: PTI Responding to the Supreme Court’s decision of refusing to entertain a petition seeking to declare the Joshimath crisis as ‘national disaster’, and asking the petitioners to approach the Uttarakhand High Court, Atul Sati, … Read more

PM Modi virtually flags off Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam

PM Modi virtually flags off Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching the Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam. Photo: Screengrab via YouTube/Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Vande Bharat Express trains are proof of fast developing India and a true example of ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ with the speed of connectivity related to the overall development of the nation as … Read more

Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

Ahead of CM’s visit, the Perambalur district administration prohibits the flying of drones in the district for two days on November 28 and 29. |Representational Image| | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Here are the important developments from Tamil Nadu to watch out for today: Perambalur district administration prohibits flying of drones in the district for two … Read more

Ajay Maken expresses ‘inability’ to continue as AICC’s Rajasthan in-charge

Ajay Maken expresses ‘inability’ to continue as AICC’s Rajasthan in-charge

Ajay Maken is unwilling to continue as AICC‘s Rajasthan in-charge. File | Photo Credit: A.M. Faruqui Senior Congress leader and All India Congress Committee general secretary for Rajasthan, Ajay Maken, has expressed his “inability” to continue as Rajasthan in-charge. The letter comes at a time when supporters of Sachin Pilot have mounted a fresh offensive … Read more

BJP releases manifesto for Himachal polls; implementation of UCC, 8 lakh employment opportunities among 11 commitments 

BJP releases manifesto for Himachal polls; implementation of UCC, 8 lakh employment opportunities among 11 commitments 

The saffron party also promised five new medical colleges in the State and 33% reservation for women in government jobs The saffron party also promised five new medical colleges in the State and 33% reservation for women in government jobs BJP president J.P. Nadda on Sunday released the party’s manifesto for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls … Read more

Assembly bypolls | Counting of votes on seven seats in six States underway

Assembly bypolls | Counting of votes on seven seats in six States underway

Among the seven seats which witnessed a stiff contest between BJP and regional parties, the saffron party held three and Congress two, while the Shiv Sena and the RJD had one each Among the seven seats which witnessed a stiff contest between BJP and regional parties, the saffron party held three and Congress two, while … Read more

Top Kerala news developments today

Top Kerala news developments today

Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today: 1. The District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam is expected to pronounce its order in the discharge petition filed by actor Dileep and his friend Sarath in the actor assault case today. The police had arraigned the duo as accused in the case related … Read more