Uttarakhand declared ‘Fully Literate State’ under ULLAS programme

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi congratulated Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami as the state was declared a ‘Fully Literate State’ on July 8, 2026, under the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme, praising the CM’s visionary leadership. Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday congratulated Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and the people of … Read more

Don’t deny enrolment on attendance shortage: BCI to universities

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has ordered Delhi University and all law schools to process enrolments for graduates with attendance shortages, as protected by a Supreme Court order. This one-time relief applies nationwide to a specific batch. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed the University of Delhi to process enrolment applications of … Read more

SECL sets up high-level committee for land-for-job grievances

SECL has constituted a High-Level Standing Review Committee to examine complaints related to employment in lieu of land. The committee aims to ensure fair, transparent, and time-bound disposal of grievances and will take action against false claims. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has constituted a High-Level Standing Review Committee to examine complaints related to employment … Read more

WYFI Stock Rallies On Earnings Beat, CEO Says NC-1 Has Entered ‘Active Customer Deployment’ With Initial Billing Underway

WhiteFiber reported $28.8 million in second-quarter revenue, above the $18 million analyst estimate. CEO Sam Tabar said NC-1 has moved “from construction into active customer deployment,” with initial billing underway and full contracted run-rate billing expected later this month. Tabar added that WhiteFiber has signed more than $500 million of new multi-year Cloud Services agreements … Read more

Odisha Cabinet Approves Key Policy Amendments To Accelerate Clean Energy Growth

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Wednesday approved key amendments to the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy (OREP), 2022. The decision aims to boost renewable energy development, improve investor confidence, and ensure affordable green power for consumers across the state. The Odisha Renewable Energy Policy, originally notified on November 30, … Read more

“Opposition completely exposed”: Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi for “stalling” Parliament, says LoP has “no interest” in issues

 Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the opposition, particularly Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of deliberately stalling Parliamentary proceedings and lacking substantive issues for discussion. Speaking to the media, Goyal stated that the government has been open to dialogue since the beginning of the session, but the … Read more

Sedative, electric shocks: Delhi woman kills husband, promised ₹50 lakh to lover to plot murder

ADelhi woman allegedly plotted the murder of her 55-year-old husband with her lover, allegedly promising the latter ₹50 lakh for the crime. The incident took place at the couple’s house in south Delhi’s Sangam Vihar area, police said on Wednesday, according to PTI news agency. The accused, identified as 45-year-old Manju alias Nazia, allegedly mixed … Read more

Himachal Rains Turn Deadly: Pregnant Woman Among 70 Killed, 204 Roads Shut; Damage Crosses Rs 910 Crore

Heavy monsoon rains continued to disrupt life across Himachal Pradesh, with 70 people losing their lives in rain-related incidents over the past 43 days. A total of 204 roads remain blocked across the state, while damage to public property has crossed Rs 910 crore, according to the latest government data. The State Emergency Operation Centre … Read more

West Bengal passes Howrah delimitation bill for effective civic services

The West Bengal Assembly passed the Howrah ward delimitation amendment bill. Ministers said the move was necessary to redraw ward boundaries in view of the growing population and ensure effective delivery of civic services and equitable fund distribution. The West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday passed the Howrah ward delimitation amendment bill, with state ministers stressing … Read more

Mini Mathur on ‘Alliance’ win: Hope you don’t write off women for age

Mini Mathur, in her 50s, reflects on winning Prime Video’s ‘Alliance’ and finding a new Gen Z fanbase. She hopes her victory inspires women to challenge age-based stereotypes and hopes it leads to better roles for women of her age in media. Mini Mathur is in her 50s, and she couldn’t be prouder of the … Read more