'Never visualized', SC hints at CAG probe in fake Covid death claims

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated its concern regarding fake claims for Covid death compensation, and added it may direct a probe by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in this matter.

The top court suggested…

Will take steps for education of students returning from Ukraine: K'taka Minister

Bengaluru (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Monday said that the government is deliberating on measures to accommodate students who have returned from the war-torn Ukraine.

Measures will be taken to ensure continuation of their…

Govt looking for alternative market for fuel purchase: Puri

New Delhi (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that the government is looking for an alternate market for fuel purchase amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Responding to a question…

Ganja worth over Rs 10 lakh seized in J’khand, one held

Latehar (Jharkhand)/(Agencies): A 34-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Jharkhand’s Latehar district after ganja worth over Rs 10 lakh was seized from his possession, police said on Saturday. Acting on a tipoff, a police team on Friday…

Financially empowerment of women is priority for state government: Aalamgir Aalam

Ranchi: Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Aalam said that financially empowering women is the priority of the state government. He said that the government is working towards empowering women. As a result of this, the participation of women…

'Selection rather than election', Maha BJP MLA moves SC against Speaker election rules

New Delhi (IANS) A Maharashtra BJP MLA has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Legislative Assembly notification, which amended Rule 6 and Rule 7 of MLA rules, laying down the procedure for the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

The…

Russia threatens to destroy convoys carrying foreign weapons for Ukraine

New Delhi (IANS) Russia has said that convoys carrying foreign weapons to Ukraine will become "legitimate targets" for the Russian armed forces.

Sergei Ryabkov, the country's Deputy Foreign Minister, said Russia has warned the United States…

Budget Session: Clad in ‘Bhagwa’ attire BJP MLAs attend house, raise slogans of Jai Shri Ram & Har Har Mahadeo

Ranchi: Buoyed by the victory of the BJP in Assembly elections of four states the MLAs in Jharkhand reached the assembly clad in Bhagwa attire during which they also raised slogans of Jai Shri Ram and Har Har Mahadeo.

As soon as the house commenced…

AJSU, NCP and Independents join hands to form Jharkhand Loktantrik Morcha

Ranchi: In a major political development in Jharkhand on Friday five MLAs representing two parties and two independents joined hands to form the Jharkhand Loktantrik Morcha. The Morcha consists of two MLAs of the AJSU, one of NCP and two Independent MLAs.…

Hearing on Lalu Yadav’s Bail Plea deferred till April 1

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Friday deferred the hearing on the bail petition of former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the Doranda Treasury Case of the Fodder Scam. The court of Justice Apresh Kumar…