Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar has announced a complete ban on the purchase of foreign-manufactured goods by the Education, Panchayati Raj, and Sanskrit Education Departments. Minister Dilawar emphasised that this initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ campaign.He said the move is aimed at boosting the use of Indian-made goods and supporting the domestic economy.However, if a foreign-made item is deemed essential …

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, after heavy rainfall and cloudburst are safe, said officials here on Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Center, of the 51 tourists, 11 are from Nanded district and 40 from other districts.“The Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is contacting the tourists. For this, the state government is in communication …

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the newly-constructed Kartavya Bhavan to the nation, asserting that this new construction reflects the Centre’s commitment to building a ‘Viksit’ and ‘Atmanirbhar’ India.He inaugurated the Kartavya Bhavan-03 at Kartavya Path in New Delhi earlier in the day and also visited an exhibition related to the construction of the Kartavya Bhavan-03, showcasing the building’s modern features and highlighting the aspects of the bui…

Bengaluru, Aug 4 (IANS) Strongly criticising the murder of a youth in Koppal district, the BJP has alleged that the pattern of killings, previously seen in coastal Karnataka, is now emerging in the northern parts of the state. The party further demanded that the case be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, stated, “We have been alleging that the law an…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (RS), wrote to Deputy Chairman Harivansh, requesting an urgent discussion on the issue of the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The letter, dated August 6, 2025, specifically highlights the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and to be carried out in West Bengal, Assam and other states as a matter of “fundamental importance in our democracy.”The Co…

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi, urging the Centre to enhance the rice procurement target from the state for the upcoming Kharif season. In a post on social media platform X, CM Majhi on Wednesday shared details of the meeting, stating, “Called on Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri @JoshiPralhad ji today at New Delhi….

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) As Gujarat is set to become the second state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after Uttarakhand, BJP leader Sanjay Upadhyay said on Wednesday that the UCC should be enforced nationwide to ensure equal rights for all citizens. A report on Gujarat’s UCC proposal is expected to be tabled in the monsoon session of the state assembly.Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Upadhyay said, “The BJP has supported the Uniform Civil Code from the very beginning. After Utt…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal by a 70-year-old retired school teacher seeking interim maintenance from her estranged husband, noting that she possesses sufficient means to support herself. A Bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar upheld a February 8, 2023, order of the Family Court, which had rejected the woman’s plea for Rs 60,000 per month as interim maintenance and Rs 1 lakh litigation expenses under Section 24 of the Hindu Mar…

Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) In a significant move aimed at safeguarding indigenous communities in sensitive and remote regions, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced the launch of a dedicated portal to apply for arms licenses.The new initiative, he said, is a “special scheme” targeted at ensuring the safety of original inhabitants and indigenous Indian citizens of Assam who perceive a genuine threat to their lives.”The Assam government are committed to the safety of indigeno…

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has named 41 people, including a high-profile member of the state cabinet, in his complaint on the attack on his convoy at Cooch Behar town in North Bengal.The member of the cabinet named in the complaint by Adhikari’s counsel filed at the office of Cooch Behar District Police Superintendent Dyutiman Bhattacharya, is the Minister of State in charge of the North Bengal Development department, Udayan Guha.Meanwhi…