The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Ajit Kumar Patra along with his associate Minku Lal Jain for orchestrating a sophisticated impersonation and bribery racket purportedly involving senior public servants and private individuals, CBI said in a release.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai Assembly seat, Vijay Kumar Sinha, on Tuesday said that the record voter turnout in the Bihar Assembly elections reflects the people's rejection of "nepotism and dynasty politics."
Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi expressed suspicion over the timing of the Delhi blast, saying such incidents occur near elections. He criticised the BJP government for repeated intelligence lapses and said precautionary measures have been issued across Himachal Pradesh.
Air India has announced the successful completion of the retrofit programme for its legacy A320neo fleet, with the final of 27 aircraft returning to service with brand-new cabin interiors and in the airline's vibrant new livery. With these, combined with 14 newly delivered A320neo aircraf
During the inspection, both live cartridges were found directly from the blast site and have been sent for detailed forensic analysis. Investigators also collected traces of ammonium nitrate and another unidentified explosive substance, the nature of which will be confirmed after laborato
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged citizens to remain conscious about the safety of their environments in the wake of the Delhi blast and said last-ditch efforts by terrorists to show their relevance should be firmly defeated.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is accelerating India's clean energy shift, creating jobs, attracting investments, and positioning India as a global hub for green hydrogen.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that during the communist government, there was a farce in the name of jobs, but the current government is working with transparency in all areas, including job provision, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
"The Karnataka government is also reviewing it, our Home Minister and Chief Minister are also reviewing the security in Karnataka. We have to be careful to maintain the peace," DK Shivakumar said.
The talks for a trade deal between India and the United States are progressing well, and the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States would be "most detailed and WTO-compliant", government officials said on Tuesday.
"When intent is strong and governance is lived in spirit, overlaps simplify and gaps close. When intent is weak, the reflex is to add more rules and procedures - multiplying work but losing sight of the real risk," he said.