States

BJP to move court, Governor against Karnataka's PRC move

11 Jul 2026 | 7:09 PM

Bengaluru, July 11 (UNI) Escalating its confrontation with the Karnataka government over the issuance of Permanent Residential Certificates (PRCs), the BJP on Saturday announced that it would challenge the move in court and petition the Governor, alleging that the Congress government was encroaching upon the Centre's exclusive constitutional authority over citizenship.

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AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan undergoes successful shoulder surgery in Mumbai

11 Jul 2026 | 7:04 PM

Mumbai, Jul 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder at a Mumbai hospital today after doctors found serious injuries in his both shoulders.

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Kashmiri language must be preserved through action, not mere rhetoric: Girdhari Lal Raina

11 Jul 2026 | 7:03 PM

Srinagar, July 11 (UNI) Former MLC and Spokesperson, BJP Jammu & Kashmir- Girdhari Lal Raina, on Saturday emphasized that the preservation and promotion of the Kashmiri language is a constitutional, cultural and civilizational responsibility that demands concrete action rather than symbolic gestures.

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Vice-President calls Bihar 'Margdarshak' of Bharat's democratic journey

11 Jul 2026 | 6:57 PM

Patna, Jul 11 (UNI) Describing Bihar as the "Margdarshak" of Bharat's democratic journey, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today urged legislators to uphold its glorious legacy to maintain the "Mother of Democracy" glory of the country.

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Revanth Reddy expresses shock over Vietnam boat tragedy; Telangana sets up control room

11 Jul 2026 | 6:56 PM

Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday expressed profound shock over the reported death of several tourists from the Telugu states in a boat accident near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam and directed officials to extend all possible assistance to the affected families.

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Himachal govt orders robust security measures for temple donations

11 Jul 2026 | 6:52 PM

Shimla, July 11 (UNI) Amid nationwide concern over the alleged theft and misappropriation of devotees' donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday issued comprehensive security guidelines for all state-managed temples, mandating stringent measures to safeguard cash offerings, jewellery and other valuables, while enhancing transparency and accountability in temple administration.

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AP: YSRCP condemns destruction of standing crops in capital region

11 Jul 2026 | 6:31 PM

Vijayawada, Jul 11 (UNI) Senior YSR Congress Party leader D Vemareddy today condemned the bulldozing of standing crops in capital region Amaravti and assured of standing by affected farmers.

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BJP to activate old party workers and leaders ahead for 2027 assembly elections

11 Jul 2026 | 6:29 PM

Lucknow, July 11 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh BJP has taken a major decision to strengthen its organization in preparation for the 2027 assembly elections.

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Maha: BJP's Darekar rebukes Bachchu Kadu over remarks on Fadnavis

11 Jul 2026 | 6:19 PM

Mumbai, Jul 11 (UNI) BJP MLC Pravin Darekar today hit back at ally Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader Bachchu Kadu over his remarks suggesting that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should move to national politics and that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was the only alternative to lead Maharashtra.

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Seethakka, shocked by Daivalaguda murders, orders swift action & support for victims' family

11 Jul 2026 | 6:18 PM

Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Women & Child Welfare Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Saturday expressed deep shock over the brutal murder of six persons at Daivalaguda in Shabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district.

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Trust deficit between Delhi and JK has only grown: Farooq Abdullah

11 Jul 2026 | 6:15 PM

Srinagar, July 11(UNI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday accused the Centre of failing to honour its promises to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the trust deficit between New Delhi and the people of the union Territory had only widened.

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UP govt to provide SBI salary package benefits to 10 lakh employees of the Basic Education Department

11 Jul 2026 | 6:13 PM

By Vidya Shankar Rai
Lucknow, July 11 (UNI) Approximately 10 lakh permanent and contractual employees of Uttar Pradesh's Basic Education Department will be brought under State Bank of India's (SBI) salary package through a proposed agreement between the state government and the country's largest lender, giving them access to insurance and other banking benefits linked to their salary accounts.

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Cong demands Apex court monitored probe into alleged Ram Temple Trust donation scam

11 Jul 2026 | 6:12 PM

Patna, July 11 (UNI) The Congress on Saturday demanded an independent investigation, monitored by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court, into the alleged misappropriation of donations collected by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

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Maha: BEST bus driver arrested after bus rams into multiple vehicles in Mumbai

11 Jul 2026 | 6:10 PM

Mumbai, Jul 11 (UNI) A BEST bus driver was arrested after the bus he was driving lost control and crashed into around 14 vehicles, including cars and an autorickshaw on the busy SV Road in western suburb of Andheri.

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Hyderabad emerging as key tech, infra hub in India's growth story: G Kishan Reddy

11 Jul 2026 | 6:07 PM

Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said Hyderabad is emerging as one of India's leading technology and infrastructure hubs, playing a pivotal role in the country's journey towards becoming a global technological powerhouse under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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