Live | Shiv Sena expected to stake claim to form government in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena is trying hard to form a government in Maharashtra without BJP's support. Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Aaditya Thackeray have arrived at the Raj Bhavan where they are expected to stake claim to form government in Maharashtra after meeting Governor B.S. Koshyari on Monday evening.
Maradu apartments to be pulled down on January 11, 12
The four apartment complexes at Maradu built in violation of the Coastal Zone Regulation norms will be razed to ground two months from now. Chief Secretary Tom Jose said that the demolition job will be carried out out on January 11 and 12 with two apartment complexes each to be pulled down on each day.
Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, on ventilator support
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was rushed to the Breach Candy Hospital in the early hours on Monday after she complained of breathing difficulty. Her condition was said to be critical. Sources said that Ms. Mangeshkar was under the treatment of physician and intensivist Dr. Farokh E Udwadia, who is also the hospital’s senior medical advisor.
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant quits Modi Cabinet
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant on Monday morning announced on Twitter that he would resign from the Cabinet.
Stipulated time over for sanction to prosecute nearly 100 govt. officials: CVC
It has been over four months since the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has been awaiting sanction to prosecute nearly 100 central government employees, including IAS officers, for their alleged involvement in corruption.
HRD Minister stuck inside auditorium for over 6 hours as JNU students protest
Union Human Resource Development Minister Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ was stuck inside the AICTE auditorium here for over six hours on Monday as protests by JNU students escalated , forcing him to cancel two events later in the day.
China welcomes India-Pakistan initiative to open Kartarpur corridor
China on Monday welcomed the opening of the landmark Kartarpur corridor and hoped that both India and Pakistan “can continue to show goodwill” to resolve their differences through dialogue.
Tribunal confirms five-year ban on LTTE
The five-year ban imposed by the Centre on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been confirmed by a tribunal set up by the government to examine whether the prohibitions on the terror organisation should continue.
Jammu and Kashmir govt sets up panel to declare Dal Lake as eco-sensitive zone
The Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a ten-member committee to declare Srinagar’s famous Dal Lake and its surrounding areas as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), following concerns over its shrinking size.
Industrial production contracts 4.3% in Sept.
Industrial production contracted 4.3% in September, mainly due to poor performance in the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Monday.
