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Suruchi wins fourth gold at 67th Shooting Nationals

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:42:25 PM IST

Teenaged Haryana shooter Suruchi, continued to blaze the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) here in the national capital where the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for pistol events is going on, winning her fourth gold in two day ... read..

"They told me that Rahul attacked like a bouncer": Giriraj Singh on two BJP MPs injured in Parliament scuffle

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:42:22 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh said on Sunday that BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput who were injured during the alleged scuffle in the Parliament told him that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi 'attacked' them "like a bouncer" would do add ... read..

PM Modi to distribute over 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits under Rozgar Mela on December 23

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:42:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits on December 23 through video conferencing, the Prime Minister's Office stated in a release on Sunday. ... read..

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurates advanced facility for Pashmina Certification and next generation DNA sequencing facility at WII

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:12:36 PM IST

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Saturday, inaugurated the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, an officia ... read..

Wood cost to tear off writing and printing paper margin: Crisil report

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:12:32 PM IST

Operating margin of writing and printing paper manufacturers is set to contract 400-500 basis points to 15-16 per cent this financial year -- following a similar correction last fiscal from the unusually high level of fiscal 2023 -- driven by costlier har ... read..

Kejriwal to make "big announcement" ahead of Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:12:30 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Delhi assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that he will make a "big" announcement at noon. ... read..

AP Dhillon, Diljit Dosanjh spar on social media after Chandigarh concert

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 1:42:12 PM IST

A moment of unexpected tension between two of the biggest music stars, AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh, took centrestage during a recent concert in Chandigarh, sparking online discussions and widespread curiosity among fans. ... read..

National Rifle Association of India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:12:25 PM IST

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has been awarded the hosting rights for another top international shooting competition, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2025. ... read..

Kejriwal cannot become Delhi CM...": Sandeep Dixit cites Supreme Court bail conditions for AAP chief

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 12:12:12 PM IST

Congress candidate in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, Sandeep Dixit on Sunday claimed that AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal cannot assume the role of Chief Minister of Delhi, citing the Supreme Court's bail conditions. According to Dikshit, while Kejriwal may ... read..

"Now they have resorted to stonewall electoral information": Kharge after Centre changes election conduct rules

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 11:12:16 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday strongly criticized the Union Government's recent amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, accusing it of undermining the integrity of the Election Commission of India (ECI). ... read..

"People of nation need to stay fit to fufill resolve of Viksit Bharat": Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 11:12:12 AM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya who participated in the 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' initiative on Sunday said that the people of the nation needed to stay fit to fulfill the resolve of 'Viksit Bharat'. ... read..

Students wanted to postpone exams, sent bomb threats to their own schools: Delhi Police

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 11:12:10 AM IST

Delhi Police on Sunday said that bomb threat emails sent to two schools in Rohini were sent by their own students. ... read..

Aaley Muhammad Iqbal to replace father Shoaib Iqbal as Matia Mahal's AAP candidate in upcoming Assembly polls: Sources

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 10:42:07 AM IST

Days after announcing Shoaib Iqbal as its candidate for Delhi's Matia Mahal Assembly constituency in the upcoming polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to replace him with his son, Aaley Muhammad Iqbal, sources said on Sunday. ... read..

"Proves how 300 WhatsApp numbers of Indians were targeted": Randeep Surjewala after US court verdict on Pegasus

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 10:12:31 AM IST

A recent US court ruling holding Israel's NSO Group accountable for its spyware, Pegasus, has sparked sharp criticism from Congress leader Randeep Surjewala who highlighted that the court's verdict reinforces allegations that 300 WhatsApp numbers in India ... read..

Institutional flows to anchor Indian equities in 2025: ICICI Securities

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 10:12:26 AM IST

The institutional flow in the Indian equity markets will remain a driving force in the calendar year 2025, as it witnessed robust institutional flows of nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in 2024, the ICICI Securities anticipated. ... read..

"It's easy to take out "genie of hatred" from bottle...": Digvijaya Singh lashes out at PM Modi

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 10:12:16 AM IST

In a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speech in Kuwait, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday accused him of spreading hatred between Hindus and minorities in India for political gain and said that unleashing hatred is effort ... read..

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participates in 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' initiative with CRPF and ITBP personnel

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 9:42:08 AM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) participated in the first event of the 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' initiative. ... read..

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor' at 388

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 9:12:14 AM IST

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility. ... read..

Congress to hold press conference in 150 cities demanding Amit Shah's resignation

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 7:42:11 AM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday informed that the Congress MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the CWC members will do press conferences in 150 different cities across the nation demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ... read..

Air Force evacuates 10 SSB personnel who got injured in accident near Sikkim's Zuluk

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 7:12:13 AM IST

Indian Air Force and Indian Army Helicopters evacuated a total of 10 passengers of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) from Zuluk, near Gangtok, to Military Hospitals (MH), Gangtok and Bengdubi on December 20, said IAF in a statement. ... read..

Heritage Cell of MCD organises lecture on Dara Shikoh at Delhi's historic Town Hall

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 6:42:07 AM IST

Heritage Cell of Municipal Corporation of Delhi organised a lecture on Dara Shikoh at the historic Town Hall building in Chandni Chowk on Saturday. ... read..

"I wonder why it took so many days for LG to give permission": Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit after Delhi LG allows ED to prosecute Kejriwal

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 4:42:08 AM IST

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday slammed the Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute him in the excise policy case. ... read..

India condemns attack at Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 2:12:12 AM IST

India has condemned the car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which claimed five lives and injured dozens, with numbers showing more than 200 injured. ... read..

Congress slams change concerning conduct of elections rules, seeks reversal

New Delhi | December 22, 2024 1:42:08 AM IST

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Saturday demanded a reversal of purported changes in Conduct of Election rules by the BJP-led government and said it shows "they have a lot to hide, and want to keep the public in the dark about how the electoral ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav slam GST hike on old vehicles

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:42:14 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Bharatiya Janata party-led Centre over the hike in GST rate on old vehicles from 12 per cent to 18 per cent, accusing the Union Government of working ... read..

Event 'World Meditates with Gurudev' breaks world record for largest meditation gathering

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:42:09 PM IST

A historic milestone was achieved as the event 'World Meditates with Gurudev' shattered records, earning a place in the Guinness World Records, the Asia Book of Records and World Records Union, a press release from the Art of Living said on Saturday. ... read..

Junior National Equestrian Championship to begin at Army Polo and Riding Centre on Dec 22

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:15 PM IST

The nation's finest riders will compete at the Army Polo & Riding Centre (APRC) in Delhi Cantt during the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2024 - Children I & Young Rider, scheduled in two phases: December 22-24 and December 26-29. ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw confers 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar to 101 Railway officials

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:13 PM IST

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw conferred the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar to 101 Railway officials and 22 Shields to best-performing zones in different categories at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

Ministry of Mines holds roadshow in Gujarat's Porbandar unveiling auction process of mineral blocks

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:07 PM IST

The Ministry of Mines on Saturday successfully organized an exclusive roadshow at Porbandar, Gujarat, to unveil the auction process for India's first-ever Offshore Areas Mineral Blocks. ... read..

CBSE hosts National Adolescent Summit 2024

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 9:42:10 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully organised the National Adolescent Summit 2024 on December 20-21 at the National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi. Themed "Life Skills, Mental Health, Safety, and Well-being," the two-day event brought toge ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai to interact with investors at Investor Meet in Delhi on December 23

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 9:12:20 PM IST

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai of Chhattisgarh will attend an Investor Meet in New Delhi on December 23, where he will meet leading industrialists and investors from across the country. The Chhattisgarh government will highlight tourism opportunities in Ba ... read..

"Main problem lies with Congress; Rahul Gandhi instructed people to act in particular manner": Rijiju on Parliament ruckus

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 8:12:16 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused the Congress party and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the ruckus created in the Parliament and appealed to the opposition to behave 'democratically'. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is incorrigible, not going to improve," Kiren Rijiju attacks Lok Sabha LoP for ruckus in Parliament

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 7:42:14 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused the Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for being incorrigible and creating the ruckus outside the House. ... read..

Government prepares to achieve ambitious target to eliminate Tuberculosis by 2025: Union Health Minister

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 7:42:13 PM IST

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, held a meeting on Saturday with the Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of all States and Union Territories to discuss the government's 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi and his family should not carry photo of Ambedkar, it doesn't suit them: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 7:42:11 PM IST

Accusing the Congress of "torturing" Bharat Ratna Baba Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his party should not carry a photo of Ambedkar as it doesn' ... read..

Congress party on "mission mode" got Babasaheb Ambedkar defeated in elections: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 7:42:09 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju lashed out at the Congress party, alleging that the party "tortured" Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and got him defeated in the elections on "mission mode." ... read..

"Will be punished for Liquor scam": BJP's Manoj Tiwari after Delhi LG allows ED to prosecute Kejriwal

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 6:42:34 PM IST

After Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari ... read..

"Matter of pride and joy" Atishi lauds Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence scheme

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 6:12:47 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday lauded the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence scheme calling it a matter of pride and joy. ... read..

Delhi BJP chief questions timing of Dr Ambedkar Scholarship by AAP

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 6:12:44 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva questioned the timing of the announcement of the Dr Ambedkar Scholarship by Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal ... read..

Delhi LG Saxena slams AAP govt for not providing basic facilities in Rangpuri Pahari

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 6:12:39 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Saturday visited the city's Rangpuri Pahari area and said that the Aam Aadmi Party government has not provided basic facilities in the area. ... read..

Congress' Syed Naseer Hussain accuses BJP of undermining freedom struggle

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 6:12:33 PM IST

Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain on Saturday, accused the BJP and RSS of undermining the freedom struggle and called for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over Ambedkar's remark. ... read..

Congress criticises Navya Haridas challenging Wayanad bypolls, calls it "cheap publicity"

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 6:12:13 PM IST

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari slammed Bharatiya Janata Party's Navya Haridas challenging the results of the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, currently won by Priyanka Gandhi and called it an act of "cheap publicity." ... read..

CTI launches 'Bangladeshi Goods, Quit India' campaign amid outrage over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 5:42:21 PM IST

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has announced a campaign titled "Bangladeshi Goods, Quit India" in response to the atrocities faced by Hindus in Bangladesh, according to a press release issued by the CTI. ... read..

BJP's Bansuri Swaraj slams AAP, calls for change ahead of 2025 Delhi polls

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 5:12:10 PM IST

With the Delhi Assembly elections likely to be held in 2025, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj criticised the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, stating that Delhi is awaiting a change in leadership. ... read..

"Come, immerse yourself...lifetime experience": PM Modi 'invites' people to attend Rann Utsav in Gujarat

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 5:12:07 PM IST

Describing Gujarat's Rann Utsav as an "unforgettable experience," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to visit Kutch to immerse themselves in a "unique mix of culture, history and breathtaking natural beauty." ... read..

Should have a govt which listens to Sikhs: Sardar Balbir Singh after joining BJP

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 4:42:09 PM IST

Sardar Balbir Singh, who recently left Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party slammed the former for not listening to people's demands, saying the people deserve to have a government which listens to the Sikhs too. ... read..

'No prosecution sanction issued against Kejriwal,' says AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:42:17 PM IST

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Saturday expressed shock over the reports of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal set to be prosecuted in the excise policy case, asserting that there was no prosecution sanction issued in this regard. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:42:14 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the Dr Ambedkar Scholarship for the higher education of Dalit students. ... read..

Congress to take out nationwide protests against Amit Shah's remarks

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:42:08 PM IST

the Congress party is going to organise nationwide protests on December 24 (Tuesday) against the remarks of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar. ... read..

FPIs sold equities worth Rs 977 cr, net investment turn negative after positive start: NSDL

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:12:37 PM IST

After starting the week on a strong buying spree, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in the Indian equity market and the net investment turned negative this week with Rs 977 crore, according to data from the National Securities Deposito ... read..

AAP's Malwinder Singh accuses BJP of diverting attention from Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:12:32 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malwinder Singh Kang on Saturday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar, alleging the ruling BJP of disrespecting the former Law Minister. ... read..

ISKCON expresses concern over violence against Hindu minorites in Bangladesh

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:12:30 PM IST

Governing Body Commissioner of ISKCON Gauranga Das on Saturday expressed concern over the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh as a fresh case of vandalism of Hindu Temple emerged in the country. ... read..

Excise Policy Case: Sanjay Singh demands Delhi LG to make letter public

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:12:25 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday rejected the reports of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal set to be prosecuted by the ED in connection with the excise policy case, saying that Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena should mak ... read..

India's ranking in 'Network Readiness Index' improves to 49th place, significant jump from its previous position at 60th

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:12:21 PM IST

India has made significant progress in technology and innovation, securing the 49th rank in the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024), an improvement of 11 places compared to last year. ... read..

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer "super excited" to be a part of Punjab Kings, recalls 'great camaraderie' with Ricky Ponting

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 3:12:11 PM IST

Punjab Kings' costliest acquisition Shreyas Iyer is "super excited" about being a part of the franchise and is hopeful about delivering results from the very first match. ... read..

PM Modi urges everyone to make meditation part of daily lives and experience its transformative potential

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 2:42:10 PM IST

On World Meditation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon everyone to make meditation a part of their lives and experience its transformative potential. ... read..

Sadhguru calls UN's declaration of December 21 as World Meditation Day "significant"

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 2:12:44 PM IST

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has welcomed the United Nations decision to declare December 21 as World Meditation Day, calling it "significant" as one of the greatest problems faced by humanity today as of mental stability, balance and health. ... read..

Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 2:12:42 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is chairing the 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council which is underway in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan on Saturday. ... read..

Excise Policy Case: BJP Delhi chief Virendraa Sachdeva accuses Arvind Kejriwal of being "kingpin"

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 2:12:36 PM IST

Ahead of the 2025 assembly elections in the national capital, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendraa Sachdeva on Saturday accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of being the "kingpin" of Delhi's liquor scam. Sachdeva asserted ... read..

"AAP giving patronage to illegal Bangladeshi migrants...": Union MoS Harsh Malhotra after MCD order

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 2:12:30 PM IST

After the Municipal Corporation of Delhi issued an order to verify and identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children in schools, Union MoS Harsh Malhotra on Saturday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party is giving patronage to Bangladeshi Migrants just for the ... read..

"Pushing other MPs and not apologising, shows stubborn nature of Rahul Gandhi": BJP's Praveen Khandelwal

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 1:42:24 PM IST

Targeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition over the Parliament controversy, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said on Saturday that pushing other MPs and not even apologising, shows the stubborn nature of Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

Delhi HC protects lawyer in case linked to his brother's alleged involvement in religious conversion, suicide abetment

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 1:42:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to a lawyer whose brother is facing charges under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religious Act, cheating, breach of trust, causing hurt by means of poison, sexual intercou ... read..

"Violence against Hindu must stop": VHP on fresh reports of idol vandalism in Bangladesh

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 1:42:13 PM IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Saturday condemned vandalism of Hindu idols in Bangladesh and urged the current Yunus-led interim government to take concrete action. ... read..

Delhi: AAP leaders Balbir Singh, Sukhbir Dalal join BJP

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 1:12:10 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Balbir Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday in the presence of Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and party's Delhi general secretary Ashish Sood and union minister Harsh Malhotra. ... read..

Pilot doesn't have to look outside for signal: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights role of 'Kavach' system

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 12:42:04 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday morning highlighted the working of 'Kavach' installed by his ministry in the trains as parts of north India witness dense fog. ... read..

Looking forward to meet Kuwait's leadership, Indian diaspora: PM Modi

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 12:12:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he is embarking on two-day visit to Kuwait and looking forward to meeting Kuwait Amir, Prime Minister and Crown Prince. ... read..

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in Excise Policy case

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 12:12:10 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly Polls, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP Chief and Former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy case. ... read..

Parts of north India engulfed in fog; temperatures drop in UP, Rajasthan

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:42:16 AM IST

The temperature in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj dropped to eight degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The temperatures in Kanpur dropped to seven degrees Celsius. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal to make announcement in honour of Dr Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:42:09 AM IST

Ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday morning said that he would make an important announcement about Dr BR Ambedkar amid chaos over remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ... read..

Bangladesh reported 2,200 cases of violence against minorities, Pakistan 112: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh on violence against Hindus

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:22 AM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, informed that 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh till December 8 of this year. ... read..

McSweeney "devastated" after being dropped from Australia's squad before Boxing Day Test against India

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:20 AM IST

Nathan McSweeney has been "devastated" after he was dropped from Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. ... read..

"They only use name of Purvanchal to do politics when elections come": Sandeep Dixit attacks BJP, AAP

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:19 AM IST

Targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party, Congress candidate for Delhi Assembly polls Sandeep Dixit said on Saturday that they only use the name of Purvanchal to do politics when elections come. ... read..

Electricity distribution companies continue to remain a burden on state finances: RBI

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:14 AM IST

Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) continue to weigh heavily on State finances, stated a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). ... read..

Mayawati calls for nationwide demonstration on Dec 24 against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:12 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Saturday called for a nationwide protest on December 24 against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar. ... read..

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar celebrates Christmas with Rajya Sabha Secretariat employees

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 11:12:06 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar joined the Rajya Sabha Secretariat employees in celebrating Christmas at the Vice President's Enclave on Saturday. ... read..

"This could end his career": Michael Clarke slams Australia selectors over McSweeney axing

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 10:12:15 AM IST

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke took a shot at the national selectors after Nathan McSweeney was axed from the squad for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India. ... read..

Economic slowdown in country serious enough to demand immediate policy attention: MPC member Nagesh Kumar

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 10:12:10 AM IST

The ongoing economic slowdown in the country has become serious enough to demand immediate policy attention, said Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Member Nagesh Kumar. ... read..

"Kejriwal only sees them as voting machines": BJP MP Khandelwal on AAP's 'Purvanchal' voters allegation

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 9:42:06 AM IST

After Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of conspiring to delete the names of Purvanchalis from electoral rolls, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said that the AAP leaders have united to spread confusion and the Purvanchal people know who works for their upliftment ... read..

Prithi pays tribute to husband Ashwin's iconic career with "love letter from a fan girl"

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 8:42:08 AM IST

A tribute from Ravichandran Ashwin's wife, Prithi, has become the most touching highlight of the flood of messages pouring in since the cricket legend announced his retirement earlier this week. ... read..

India signs USD 350 million loan agreement with ADB to expand manufacturing sector

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 8:42:04 AM IST

The central government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogram of Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program. ... read..

"Govt wants to ensure maximum participation of youth in Viksit Bharat": Union MoS Raksha Khadse

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 8:12:04 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse stressed bringing the youth closer to the government and said that the MyBharat portal has registered 1.5 crore youth. ... read..

Delhi LG VK Saxena interacts with over 500 teachers, issues related to NEP, students' mental health discussed

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 4:12:05 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Friday interacted with over 500 principals/ teachers representing over 5,000 private schools in the national capital that cater to lakhs of students. ... read..

Delhi: MCD issues order to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children in schools

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 2:42:09 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued an order to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children in schools and to ensure that no illegal Bangladeshi migrants are issued birth certificate. ... read..

We may differ in language, religion, attire, but in our hearts we are all Indians: CM Atishi as she participates in Christmas celebrations

New Delhi | December 21, 2024 2:42:04 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi attended the annual Christmas and New Year celebration held at the Delhi Assembly complex on Friday. Speaking at the event, CM Atishi said, "Our culture is one of unity in diversity. We may differ in language, religion, attire, ... read..

NCW expresses "grave concern" over Rahul Gandhi's 'inappropriate' behaviour towards woman MP from Nagaland

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 11:42:16 PM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW), has expressed "grave concerns" over the alleged 'inappropriate' behaviour by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, against Nagaland MP, Phangnon Konyak. ... read..

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