One crore govt jobs & more: NDA releases manifesto for Bihar polls; key promises in ‘Sankalp Patra’ | India News

One crore govt jobs & more: NDA releases manifesto for Bihar polls; key promises in ‘Sankalp Patra’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released its manifesto for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, pledging to create one crore jobs, boost industrial growth, and expand infrastructure across the state. The document was unveiled in Patna by chief minister Nitish Kumar alongside BJP president JP Nadda, Union ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and…

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'Some Indian companies': China OKs supply of rare earth magnets to India; what MEA said | India News

‘Some Indian companies’: China OKs supply of rare earth magnets to India; what MEA said | India News

NEW DELHI: Govt on Thursday announced “some Indian companies” have got approval from China to import rare earth magnets, to be used in automotive and electronics industries.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said licenses have been issued, which will enable access to the magnets whose procurement had been stopped after China put curbs on their sale earlier…

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Review Akola order against secular policy: Maha to SC; court had sought riot case SIT with Hindu & Muslim officers | India News

Review Akola order against secular policy: Maha to SC; court had sought riot case SIT with Hindu & Muslim officers | India News

NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra govt has approached Supreme Court for a review of its direction for setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) “comprising senior police officials from both Hindu and Muslim communities” to probe two Akola riot-related offences – a murder and an assault – and said dividing the uniformed force on religious…

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India comes out in support of Afganistan plan to dam Pakistan-bound river | India News

India comes out in support of Afganistan plan to dam Pakistan-bound river | India News

‘Committed To Af Sovereignty, Independence’ NEW DELHI: India backed Afghanistan’s announcement that it will build a dam on the Kunar river, saying it stands ready to support Afghanistan in sustainable water management, including on hydroelectric projects. Amidst Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, the govt also reiterated its position that it is fully committed to the sovereignty and territorial…

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Women’s World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues scripts history as India pull off biggest-ever WODI chase to enter final | Cricket News

Women’s World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues scripts history as India pull off biggest-ever WODI chase to enter final | Cricket News

India will take on South Africa in the final on Sunday for a shot at a first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Navi Mumbai: This has to be right up amongst the finest triumphs in Indian cricket, let alone Indian Women’s cricket.Chasing an imposing target of 339 against the mighty Australia in…

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Mumbai hostage scare: What accused Rohit Arya said in chilling video — his demands & motive revealed | India News

Mumbai hostage scare: What accused Rohit Arya said in chilling video — his demands & motive revealed | India News

NEW DELHI: Rohit Arya, repeatedly claimed that he only wanted to “have a conversation” with certain people, before he was shot dead by police in Mumbai’s Powai area on Thursday after he held several children hostage.The scary hostage situation unfolded as the 50-year-old held 17 children and two adults captive inside a studio. Mumbai police…

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'Issueless': Congress slams BJP over complaint against Rahul Gandhi's 'dance' remark; claims PM Modi uses words like 'mujra' | India News

‘Issueless’: Congress slams BJP over complaint against Rahul Gandhi’s ‘dance’ remark; claims PM Modi uses words like ‘mujra’ | India News

Congress leader Pawan Khera, left, and PM Modi NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after it filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi for his “dance” remark aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with party leader Pawan Khera accusing the BJP of being “issueless” and lacking any vision…

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Sanjauli mosque row: Shimla district court upholds demolition order; rejects Waqf Board and mosque committee's plea | India News

Sanjauli mosque row: Shimla district court upholds demolition order; rejects Waqf Board and mosque committee’s plea | India News

SHIMLA: The district court in Shimla on Thursday upheld the municipal commissioner court’s order to demolish the entire structure of the Sanjauli mosque, dismissing petitions filed by the Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board and the Sanjauli Mosque Committee, reported PTI.The Sanjauli Mosque Committee had challenged the May 3 order of the commissioner’s court, which directed the…

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