Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National office-in charge and MP Tarun Chugh on Tuesday lashed out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party Convener Arvind Kejriwal for their “silence” and “absence” from the Jharkhand protest despite attempting to “hijack” the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led agitation at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.Speaking to reporters during a visit to Chennai, Chugh said: “It is unfortunate that those who kept tryin…

Bharuch, Aug 18 (IANS) Two officials of Gujarat’s Food and Drugs Department, including an Assistant Commissioner, were caught by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while allegedly accepting Rs 40,000 in connection with the processing of a new wholesale drug licence in Bharuch on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as 54-year-old Prakashbhai Posnani, Assistant Commissioner of the Food and Drugs Department in Bharuch, a Class-I officer, and 29-year-old Surbhiben Desai, a Drug Inspector and A…

Bhopal, Aug 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday directed officials to accelerate efforts to increase milk production and improve the incomes of livestock farmers as Madhya Pradesh steps up its drive to become the country’s “milk capital”. “Milk production should increase continuously, and the benefits of the dairy sector must reach animal herders. We have to move faster towards the goal of making Madhya Pradesh the milk capital,” Yadav said in a statement after chairing a m…

Ahmedabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Indian Railways will introduce a ‘Tank to Tap’ water filtration and monitoring system at around 20,000 locations across its network as an immediate corrective measure following a review of drinking water arrangements after a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board, and senior officials conducted the review, issuing directions to strengthen the quality, availability, …

Agartala, Au 18 (IANS) Tripura Science, Technology and Environment Minister Animesh Debbarma on Tuesday said space technology would be used on a larger scale to monitor security along the India–Bangladesh border and support agricultural and development activities in the state. Ahead of National Space Day on August 23, a seminar was organised at Pragna Bhawan to create awareness among the younger generation about the importance and applications of space science and technology.Addressing the sem…

New Delhi, August 18: India’s top women’s doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly upset 16th seeds Allison Lee and Lauren Lam with yet another solid performance on the second day of the BWF World Badminton Championships 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Tuesday.In singles, 2021 bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and debutant Unnati Hooda sealed their designated spots in the second round with contrasting wins over their respective opponents.Commonwealth Games medallists Gayatr…

London, Aug 18 (IANS) Alex Albon will remain with Williams for the 2027 Formula 1 season after committing his immediate future to the team despite its struggles under the sport’s new technical regulations.Williams announced the move as a one-year contract extension and a “renewed commitment,” although Albon’s existing multi-year agreement was already believed to cover 2027. Reports suggest the confirmation relates to exit clauses in his contract rather than an entirely new deal.The 30-year-old L…

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The government on Tuesday approved an incentive scheme to accelerate the expansion of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections, with the aim of making clean, safe and affordable cooking fuel accessible to more households across the country.The Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections will come into effect from September 1, 2026. It is designed to encourage City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies to convert unbilled PNG connections into active, billed …

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The process of providing letters for the monthly financial assistance to eligible women under the Delhi government’s ambitious Delhi Lakshmi Yojana will begin at an event at Talkatora Stadium on August 26, an official said. At the event, eligible women will receive official scheme letters, and the amount will start being credited directly to their bank accounts from September 1. The process will continue, and eligible women will keep receiving the scheme’s benefits reg…

Aizawl, Aug 18 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday hailed the Gorkha community for its significant contribution to the state’s public life and governance, describing them as a brave, disciplined and skilled community that has shared a close bond with the Mizos for generations. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Mizoram Gorkha Youth Association (MGYA), the Chief Minister said that when the British first entered Mizoram, Gorkhas were among their most important human …