Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Minister and veteran leader Amin Khan has rejoined the Congress after a gap of nearly 16 months. State Congress In-charge Sukhwinder Singh Randhawa issued the formal order on Tuesday, revoking Khan’s expulsion.Amin Khan was expelled from the party on April 26, 2024, following a complaint by Barmer-Jaisalmer MP Ummedaram Beniwal, accusing him of anti-party activities during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.He was alleged to have supported Independent candidate R…

Hyderabad, Aug 12 (IANS) With heavy to very heavy rainfall likely for the next three days in Hyderabad and some other districts in Telangana, the state government cancelled leaves of all employees and advised people to reduce vehicle movement. Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has advised residents in low-lying areas to move to safe locations and stay alert.HYDRAA said extremely heavy rains are forecasted from August 13 to August 15. Northern Hyderabad, Medchal Mal…

Rewa, Aug 12 (IANS) Amid the row over alleged irregularities in the electoral process in the country at its peak, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari, on Tuesday, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of taking control over all pillars of the Indian Constitution, including judiciary. Addressing a protest rally organised in Rewa to support Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s accusations on BJP-led Union government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) about …

Bhopal, Aug 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government has made an elaborate plan to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna, which is celebrated as ‘Janmastami’ falling on August 16. The celebration will start with traditional enthusiasm and fervour throughout the state from August 14, with cultural and devotional programs taking place to highlight the life, teachings, and social contributions of Lord Balram and Lord Krishna. Statewide cultural and devotional programs wil…

Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) A heart-wrenching incident in Khiri village, under Parasi police station of Arwal district, has left the entire region in shock and mourning.Three children from the same family lost their lives due to suspected food poisoning, plunging the Arwal district into grief.Meera Devi, wife of Mohan Thakur from Masadpur village in Arwal, had been living at her maternal home in Khiri for the past two months.Her husband, after a marital dispute, had gone to Surat, Gujarat, for work.On …

Amaravati, Aug 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the ASIP Technologies–APACT (S. Korea) semiconductor facility in Andhra Pradesh. “With 96M units/year in advanced chip packaging for mobiles, set-top boxes, automotive ECUs & consumer electronics, this will enhance India’s backend semiconductor manufacturing capacity and foster a complete electronics ecosystem in AP,” Chandrababu Naidu posted on the socia…

Itanagar, Aug 12 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) said on Tuesday that recent legal reforms aim to modernise the justice system, making it faster, more transparent, and people-centric, shifting the focus from mere punishment to delivering justice with compassion, speed, and fairness. As part of the recent legal reforms, the Governor said India has replaced colonial-era laws, the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Sur…

Agartala, Aug 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday urged all sections of people to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign to pay homage to those who give up their lives in the country’s freedom struggle. Saha, who on Tuesday led a mega ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling for the observance of the campaign to pay respect to those who sacrifice their lives for India’s freedom.He said that for the third time, the Har Ghar Tiranga abhiyan was …

Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Tuesday that the Army Day Parade, held annually to honour the indomitable courage, valour, and sacrifice of the Indian Army, will be organised for the first time in the state on January 15 next year in Jaipur. This will also be the first time the parade is held outside the Army premises, allowing the general public to witness the event.Chairing a meeting with senior officials of the Indian Army and the State government at h…

Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) Police CID (Security) Intelligence on Tuesday arrested a suspected Pakistani spy from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The accused, Mahendra Prasad (32), was employed as the manager of the DRDO Guest House at the Chandan Field Firing Range.He was allegedly in constant touch with a Pakistani intelligence handler and was leaking sensitive information about India’s defence activities.CID (Security) IG Dr. Vishnukant said that in view of Independence Day celebrations, Rajasthan CID In…