The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs. 12,328 Crore (approx.).
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Bhivamtej Singla, Assistant Jail Superintendent of Maximum Security Jail, Nabha, on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.
Political tempers flared in Himachal Pradesh over alleged political interference and extortion from industrialists in the state's key manufacturing hubs.
In a joint targeted operation, Assam Rifles on Wednesday recovered opium worth Rs 1.25 Lakhs from the Shitlangpui village of Mizoram's Lawngtlai district, officials said. Two individuals were apprehended during the joint operation.
The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) cumulative damage report shows the scale of destruction, with 369 people injured, 38 missing, and losses to public property estimated at over Rs. 2,62,336 lakh. More than 1,240 houses have been damaged, 331 fully and 416 partially, while 2,045 cow
The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Wednesday stated that the state has suffered massive damage to its infrastructure due to incessant rain and floods over the past monsoon period, with the PWD alone reporting losses worth Rs 1,400 crore so
Jhalani informed that Rajasthan's handicraft market is worth Rs 9000 crores and being a labour-intensive sector, it provides direct and indirect employment to many people.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that his "dear friend Abki Baar, Trump Sarkar" imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India and claimed that the country will suffer Rs 2.17 Lakh Crore as the "first jolt" due to tariffs.
He further hoped for a solution from the Union Government, stating that the gems and jewellery trade from Jaipur to the US is worth Rs 11 to 12 lakh crores.