Govt to frame new electricity policy

New Delhi (IANS) The Power Ministry has set up an expert panel to prepare the Draft National Electricity Policy 2021.

The Central government, from time to time, in consultation with states, reviews and revises the National Electricity Policy…

Rahul Gandhi to campaign in WB from April 14

New Delhi (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will begin campaigning in West Bengal from April 14 where he will address the rallies in Goalpokhar and Matigara-Naxalbari.

The former Congress president will start the campaign after four phases…

Focus on healthcare, service sector as J&K opens up for investment

New Delhi (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration is taking major steps to open up the healthcare and services sector in the union territory for investments. Speaking to IANS here, state Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industry Ranjan Prakash…

Nationwide 'Tika Utsav' begins, Modi urges people to abide by 4 things

New Delhi (IANS) Announcing that a four-day countrywide 'Tika Utsav' (inoculation festival) is being started from Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to abide by four things that include wearing of masks as well as motivating…

3 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists were gunned down on Sunday during an encounter between the terrorists and the security forces in South Kashmir's Shopian district.

While congratulating the police and other security forces for showing patience…

CBI questions Deshmukh's 2 PAs over bribery allegations

Mumbai (IANS) Moving ahead with its probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday began questioning two personal assistants of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in connection with allegations of bribery and misuse of office.

BJP shares audio chat of Prashant Kishor praising Modi

Kolkata (IANS) A political controversy erupted in West Bengal during the fourth phase of the elections when BJP's IT cell released an audio tape of Trinamool' election strategist Prashant Kishor where he was heard saying a 'ClubHouse'…

New Twist: Pradeep Sharma approached BJP leader in Mumbai hotel to reinstate protege Vaze

Mumbai/New Delhi (IANS) As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probes deep into the extortion racket, fresh evidence is pouring in on the close affiliation between suspended cop Sachin Vaze and his mentor, Pradeep Sharma, also known as the 'encounter…

EC adjourns polling at PS 126 of Sitalkurchi after 4 killed

New Delhi (IANS) Election Commission on Saturday adjourned polling at one booth in Sitalkurchi Assembly constituency under Cooch Behar district where four people were killed in the firing by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel.

Following…

Covid surge: PMO's top priority to prevent reverse migration of workers this time

New Delhi (IANS) With a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in India, preventing another reverse migration of workers, particularly from key industrial areas, seems to be the top most priority of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

In a bid to…