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"Will get more seats than what exit polls projected": BJP Mahila Morcha VP Kulkarni on Maharashtra polls

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 12:42:18 PM IST

BJP Mahila Morcha National Vice President Medha Kulkarni on Thursday expressed her confidence in BJP-led Mahayuti forming the government in Maharashtra, noting that the alliance would get more seats than what the exit polls had predicted on Wednesday. ... read..

US charges Adani, Karti Chidambaram demands joint parliamentary probe into allegations

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 12:42:16 PM IST

Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday advised the government of India to come out with a "categorical statement" amid the chaos over "bribery and fraud" allegations against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani. He demanded a joint pa ... read..

Tourists pour into Kashmir as valley enveloped by autumn bliss

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 21, 2024 12:42:13 PM IST

Huge number of tourists poured into Kashmir to catch a glimpse of the autumn scene as the valley is painted all yellow for the season. ... read..

Exit polls a fraud, Maha Vikas Aghadi will form govt, says Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2024 12:12:01 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday rejected exit poll predictions, calling them "a fraud" and urged the people not to trust them. ... read..

Rani Bagh firing: Accused arrives wearing burqa, surrenders before Delhi court

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 12:11:58 PM IST

Suhail, accused in the alleged firing incident in Rani Bagh, surrendered before Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday. ... read..

Shaina NC claims Mahayuti will form Maharashtra government, slams Congress and UBT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2024 12:11:56 PM IST

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, claimed on Thursday that the Mahayuti alliance will retain power in Maharashtra due to its developmental work, in contrast to the opposition. ... read..

Delhi: AAP to conduct PAC meeting today; likely to announce first list of candidates

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 11:42:12 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party is set to conduct its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting today in Delhi, ahead of the Assembly polls in the territory that is expected to be held in early 2025. ... read..

Odisha: Maoist killed in exchange of fire with security forces in Malakangiri

Malakangiri (Odisha) | November 21, 2024 11:42:10 AM IST

One Maoist was killed during an exchange of fire with security forces in the Malakangiri district of Odisha on Wednesday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Relentless rains lead to flooding, cause waterlogging in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | November 21, 2024 11:42:09 AM IST

Heavy rains that have continuously lashed parts of urban and suburban areas of Thoothukudi resulted in severe flooding, and waterlogging in residential areas, raising concerns amongst the citizens of the city. ... read..

"Heartiest Congratulations": JP Nadda extend wishes to PM Modi on receiving Dominica's highest national award

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 11:42:07 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being conferred with the Dominica's highest national award, the 'Dominica Award of Honour'. ... read..

Six elephants rescued from brick pit near Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

Jorhat (Assam) | November 21, 2024 11:41:55 AM IST

In a remarkable rescue operation that took place on Thursday, six elephants were rescued after they were trapped in a brick factory pit for almost eight hours near the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Jorhat. ... read..

Punjab: Farmers from Shambhu to march towards Delhi on December 6

Shambhu (Punjab) | November 21, 2024 11:41:53 AM IST

Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC) General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandhair informed that the farmers sitting in protest at the Shambhu border (Punjab-Haryana border) will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press their demands including a guarantee ... read..

Karnataka: Four-time MLA Manohar Tahasildar passes away at 78

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 21, 2024 11:12:06 AM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Karnataka Minister Manohar Tahasildar passed away on Monday in a private hospital in Bengaluru at the age of 78. ... read..

"Confident that we'll repeat in Jharkhand, bring change in Maharashtra": Congress' Surendra Rajput on exit-polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2024 11:12:04 AM IST

As exit polls predicted that the BJP-led NDA will win both Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, Congress leader Surendra Rajput said on Thursday that they are confident that they will repeat in Jharkhand and will bring a change in Maharashtra. ... read..

Court grants bail to Delhi police officer accused of taking bribe of Rs 10 lakhs

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 11:11:58 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court has granted bail to a Delhi Police Sub Inspector arrested by the CBI in a corruption case and accused of taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh on behalf of an Inspector. ... read..

Visakhapatnam: Over 10,000 students visit Indian Navy Air Station as part of Navy Day celebrations

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | November 21, 2024 11:11:55 AM IST

Over 10,000 plus students from various schools across Visakhapatnam visited the Indian Navy Air Station as a part of the Navy Day celebrations. ... read..

"Timing of report before Parliament session raises questions": BJP's Amit Malviya on US prosecutors charging Gautam Adani in alleged bribery case

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 11:11:50 AM IST

After a US Prosecutors charges the Chairman of Adani Group, Gautam Adani, and in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, BJP leader Amit Malviya said on Thursday that the timing of the report, just before the Parliament session and Donald Trump's "Impending" ... read..

"BJP has disgraced democracy, doesn't follow any rules of EC": Samajwadi Party leader on UP by-polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2024 10:42:13 AM IST

The BJP and the Samajwadi Party have been making allegations against each other over the Uttar Pradesh by-polls, and on Thursday SP leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand said that the BJP has disgraced democracy and it does not follow any rules of the Election Commi ... read..

Five dead and 15 injured after truck collides with double decker bus on Yamuna expressway

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2024 10:42:10 AM IST

A massive collision took place between a truck and a double decker bus due to fog and overtake of the truck under the Tappal police station on the Yamuna expressway in Aligarh on Thursday, police officials confirmed. ... read..

Karnataka Lokayukta conducts multiple raids in state

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 21, 2024 10:42:05 AM IST

Karnataka Lokayukta, the state's anti-corruption agency has been conducting raids at several places spread across several units or districts in the state on Thursday. ... read..

Exit Polls: BJP-NDA alliance confident of forming govt in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 10:42:01 AM IST

Political parties responded with mixed reactions to exit poll predictions for the upcoming state elections, with some embracing the forecasts as a sign of victory, and others dismissing them and calling them speculative and inaccurate. ... read..

Exposition of scared relics of St Francis Xavier begins in Goa today

North Goa (Goa) | November 21, 2024 10:41:56 AM IST

The 45-day-long exposition of the holy relics of St Francis Xavier began in Goa on Thursday. The exposition will conclude on January 5, 2025. ... read..

Exposition of sacred relics of St Francis Xavier begins in Goa today

North Goa (Goa) | November 21, 2024 10:41:53 AM IST

The 45-day-long exposition of the holy relics of St Francis Xavier began in Goa on Thursday. The exposition will conclude on January 5, 2025. ... read..

UP: Accused left injured in retaliatory fire by Bulandshahr police

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2024 10:11:58 AM IST

A miscreant was left injured in a retaliatory fire by the police on Wednesday night after he fired shots at the police team, officials said, adding that the accused has been arrested. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets UK envoy Lindy Cameron, highlights state's "highly progressive" industry policy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 21, 2024 10:11:56 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ongoing Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024. ... read..

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi discusses importance of digitized and automated systems at IAF Commanders Conference

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 10:11:55 AM IST

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, discussed the importance of a digitized, networked and automated systems in his address to the Indian Air Force (IAF) Commanders' Conference on November 18. ... read..

Court issues attachment warrant of Bikaner House in Delhi

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 9:42:01 AM IST

Delhi's Patiala House court has passed a warrant for attachment of Delhi's Bikaner House, which is owned by the Nagar Palika Nokha of Rajasthan. ... read..

Congress calls for JPC into Adani group transactions after US prosecutors charge Gautam Adani in alleged bribery case

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 9:41:59 AM IST

After a US District Court in New York charged the Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, linking him and others to an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that it vindicated the demand that the Congress was ... read..

Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out at factory near Tarapur MIDC in Palghar; no casualties

Palghar (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2024 9:41:53 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a factory near Tarapur, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in Palghar district on Thursday morning. ... read..

Dhirendra Shastri calls for 'Vande Mataram' in temples and mosques to identify patriots and anti-nationals, proposes new identity for Adivasis

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | November 21, 2024 9:41:51 AM IST

Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, the Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham, on Thursday suggested that the national song Vande Mataram should be sung after the Aarti in both temples and mosques. He believes this practice would help identify true patriots and ... read..

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Zonal officer attacked in Nagpur over spare EVM found in car

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2024 9:41:50 AM IST

A zonal officer deployed in a polling centre in Maharashtra's Nagpur was chased and manhandled by a group of persons over an altercation regarding a spare Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) found in his car, police said on Thursday. ... read..

J-K: NIA conducts raids at 8 locations in connection with terrorist infiltration case

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 21, 2024 9:11:52 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at 8 locations in connection with a case involving terrorist infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Delhi: Air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor', citizens complain of deteriorating health

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 9:11:50 AM IST

After the air quality in the national capital reeled into 'severe' and 'severe plus' category for the past few days, the level of air pollution slightly improved on Thursday as the air quality fell into to 'very poor' category with a thin layer of smog re ... read..

Delhi pollution: Police asks e-commerce platforms to stop online sale of firecrackers

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 8:41:59 AM IST

The Delhi Police directed social media and e-commerce platforms to immediately cease the online sale and delivery of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory (NCT) amid rising air pollution levels. ... read..

J-K: NDRF conducts mock drill on emergency, rescue operations in Reasi

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 21, 2024 8:41:57 AM IST

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a mock drill on emergency and rescue operations in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

One dead, eight injured in car accident in J-K's Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 21, 2024 8:41:56 AM IST

One person died while eight others were injured after a car met with an accident in the Assar block area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. ... read..

"We welcome industries who create jobs in our state": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 21, 2024 8:41:54 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured the industry that the government would extend all the support to industrialists if they create more employment in the state. ... read..

DUSU vote counting set for November 25 following court directive

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 7:11:56 AM IST

The counting of votes for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2024-25 will take place on November 25. ... read..

Karnataka Govt to reissue wrongly cancelled BPL cards: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 21, 2024 6:11:55 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, speaking to ANI on Wednesday, stated that the government would reissue Below Powerty Line (BPL) cards to eligible families if they had been cancelled in error. ... read..

Madurai Bench of Madras HC seeks response on Agni Theertham pollution

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | November 21, 2024 6:11:54 AM IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the concerned officials to file a counter affidavit within two weeks in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over pollution in Agni Theertham at Rameswaram. ... read..

BJP acting out of fear of defeat: Nana Patole on Bitcoin scam allegations

Bhandara (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2024 5:11:53 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole, speaking to ANI on Wednesday, expressed confidence in winning the Maharashtra Assembly elections. ... read..

Giriraj Singh confident of BJP win in Jharkhand, Maharashtra; vows to curb infiltrators

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 21, 2024 5:11:50 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence in the BJP's victory in the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly elections. ... read..

1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in Badrinath's massive post-season cleanup drive

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2024 4:41:52 AM IST

After hosting an impressive 47 lakh devotees this season, the Badrinath Nagar Panchayat initiated a comprehensive cleaning drive to restore the sacred shrine and its surroundings to their pristine condition ahead of the winter closure. ... read..

CDS Anil Chauhan highlights "three key trends" reshaping future warfare

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 4:11:52 AM IST

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), addressed an audience at the International Centre on Wednesday, highlighting the transformative changes in modern warfare driven by technological advancements. ... read..

CDS Anil Chauhan advocates 'data-driven' and 'integrated warfare' for Indian military

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 4:11:50 AM IST

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), on Wednesday addressed an audience at the International Centre, highlighting transformative changes in modern warfare driven by technological advancements. ... read..

CAQM amends GRAP Stages III & IV: Stricter measures enforced in NCR

New Delhi | November 21, 2024 1:41:53 AM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has amended the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), introducing stricter measures to address escalating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel makes 'The Sabarmati Report' tax-free

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 21, 2024 2:11:50 AM IST

On Wednesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel declared 'The Sabarmati Report' tax-free in the state. ... read..

Congress will win all seats in Latur: Amit Deshmukh

Latur (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2024 1:11:54 AM IST

Congress leader and candidate from Latur city constituency Amit Deshmukh said on Wednesday that voters in Latur district had supported the party and Maha VIkas Agadhi government will be formed in the state. ... read..

Gujarat releases Draft Annual Statement of Rates (Jantri) for 2024; public input invited

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 21, 2024 1:11:51 AM IST

The Gujarat government has released the Draft Annual Statement of Rates (Jantri) for 2024, along with accompanying guidelines, for public review. Citizens can access the draft online at [https://garvi.gujarat.gov.in](https://garvi.gujarat.gov.in) or visit ... read..

"We will see change": BJP leader Sita Soren exudes confidence of NDA victory in Jharkhand polls

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 20, 2024 11:42:18 PM IST

As the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, BJP candidate from Jamtara constituency Sita Soren thanked people for their support saying that the women of the state have decided to bring change. ... read..

Mahayuti will get clear majority with 160-165 seats in Maharashtra: Ramdas Athawale

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 11:42:16 PM IST

As exit polls predicted Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra, Union Minister and RPI(A) chief Ramdas Athawale said on Wednesday that the ruling alliance will get a clear majority with 160-165 seats. ... read..

Shaina NC exudes confidence of Mahayuti retaining power in Maharashtra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 11:42:10 PM IST

Shiv Sena's Mumba Devi candidate Shaina NC expressed confidence of Mahayuti alliance retaining power on the basis of its development work and welfare programmes like Ladki Bahin Yojana. ... read..

Maharashtra polls: Mahayuti will cross 160 seats, says Minister Deepak Kesarkar

Sindhudhurg (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 11:42:05 PM IST

Maharashtra School Education Minister and Shiv Sena leader, Deepak Kesarkar, expressed confidence in a strong showing by the Mahayuti alliance in the state's assembly elections. ... read..

"BJP alliance will get more seats than what is being said in exit polls": MP Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 11:42:04 PM IST

Reacting to exits polls released for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla expressed his confidence that the BJP alliance would get more seats than what was being show ... read..

Apollo Cancer Centre performs India's first Dorsal root ganglion stimulation surgery

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 20, 2024 11:42:02 PM IST

On pain management, a team of spine surgeons and pain specialists at a private hospital (Apollo Cancer Centre - ACC), Chennai, performed India's first Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulation surgery using spinal cord stimulator, bringing life-changing reli ... read..

Tamil Nadu govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for family of teacher stabbed to death in Thanjavur

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 20, 2024 11:41:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced Rs 5 lakhs ex gratia for the next of kin of a 26-year-old woman teacher who was hacked to death in the Thanjavur district of the state. ... read..

"Peace, vibrant movie culture, and economic prosperity are interlinked": LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates joint film festival in Jammu

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 20, 2024 11:41:53 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the joint edition of the Jammu Film Festival (JFF) and The International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS), at Aquaplex Crown, Bagh-e-Bahu in Jammu, a release said. ... read..

"Exit polls show something else, final result is something else": NCP-SCP leader Clyde Crasto

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 11:12:06 PM IST

NCP-SCP leader Clyde Crasto said on Wednesday that exit polls show something else and the final result of the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand would be something else. ... read..

Two Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation staffers held on bribery charges

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 20, 2024 11:12:04 PM IST

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested two sanitary field assistants of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), for demanding and accepting a bribe, the ACB said in a release on Wednesday. ... read..

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05 pc voter turnout; 68.01 pc polling in Jharkhand

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 11:12:02 PM IST

As the high-stakes Assembly elections came to an end, Maharashtra recorded a 62.05 per cent voter turnout, while Jharkhand saw 68.01 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) sai ... read..

CBSE X and XII exams 2025 to begin from February 15; datesheet out

General News | November 20, 2024 11:12:01 PM IST

New Delhi (India) November 20 (ANI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday announced the schedule of Class X and XII board examinations for the academic year 2025, with exams commencing on February 15, 2025. ... read..

"LDF will get more than double votes than 2021," Palakkad candidate exudes confidence for "one-sided" win in bypolls

Palakkad (Kerala) | November 20, 2024 11:11:57 PM IST

Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate for the Palakkad Assembly by-election, P Sarin expressed confidence that the alliance will get more than double the votes it secured in the 2021 assembly polls and the bypolls would be a "one-sided affair." ... read..

Tripura govt, Tata Technologies sign MoA for upgrading ITIs

Agartala (Tripura) | November 20, 2024 11:11:53 PM IST

In an effort to bridge the skills gap in emerging technology sectors by modernizing training facilities and significantly enhancing the employability of Industrial Training Institute graduates, the Tripura state government and Tata Technologies signed a M ... read..

"BJP-NDA will get blessings of people": BJP leader RP Singh on exit polls for Maharashtra, Jharkhand

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 10:42:05 PM IST

Reacting to the exit polls for Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, BJP leader RP Singh exuded confidence in winning the state assembly polls in both states and said that BJP-NDA will get the blessings of the people. ... read..

BSF Raising Day celebrations to include motor rally, awareness activities in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | November 20, 2024 10:42:02 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura Frontier has announced an array of activities to celebrate BSF Raising Day on December 1, commemorating the establishment of the force in 1965. ... read..

Terror-funding case: Delhi HC reserves order on bail plea of NSCN-IN leader Alemla Jamir

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 10:42:00 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved an order for the bail plea of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muivah (NSCN-IN) faction leader Alemla Jamir, arrested in 2019 in a terror-funding case being investigated by the National Investigation ... read..

CBI files FIR in Bitcoin-based Ponzi 'scam', names many

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 10:41:58 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation into an alleged Bitcoin-based Ponzi "scam" and has filed a First Information Report (FIR), sources said. ... read..

People of Jharkhand, Maharashtra will choose double-engine government: Giriraj Singh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 20, 2024 10:41:53 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has expressed confidence that people of Jharkhand and Maharashtra will choose a double-engine government. ... read..

Exercise Sea Vigil-24 aims to identify any loopholes in India's coastal defence: Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 20, 2024 10:12:07 PM IST

Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra, Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, on Wednesday said that the fourth edition of the biennial coastal defence exercise titled Sea Vigil-24 is aimed at identifying any loopholes in India's coastal ... read..

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects 'Swahid Smarak Kshetra', says it will honour sacrifices of fallen soldiers of Assam agitation

Guwahati (Assam) | November 20, 2024 10:11:59 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Swahid Smarak Kshetra will become a pilgrimage to honour the sacrifice of those who laid down their lives during the Assam Agitation. ... read..

Assam Rifles announces Mary Kom as brand ambassador for its half marathon

Shillong (Mizoram) | November 20, 2024 10:11:56 PM IST

Assam Rifles has announced the 2012 Olympic medallist Mary Kom as brand ambassador for its half-marathon event scheduled to be held in Shillong on November 24, officials said. ... read..

Himachal HC orders closure of 18 loss-making hotels of HPTDC

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 10:11:53 PM IST

Citing poor occupancy, eighteen loss-making hotels of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation were ordered to be shut down by the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday. ... read..

Maharashtra Elections: BJP-Mahayuti will benefit from increased voting percentage, says Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 9:42:00 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Nagpur South-West, Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asserted that the BJP always gains an advantage whenever there is an increase in voter turnout. ... read..

"Had they not supported BJP in 2014...": J-K CM's advisor Nasir Aslam Wani slams PDP over Article 370 abrogation

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 20, 2024 9:41:59 PM IST

Nasir Aslam Wani, advisor to Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday criticized the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for its decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2014, a move he claims led to the abrogation o ... read..

3-day 'Chintin Shibir' to kickstart in Gujarat's Somnath from Nov 21; CM Bhupendra Patel to attend

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 20, 2024 9:41:56 PM IST

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the 11th Chintan Shibir of the state government will be held over three days, starting, November 21, at Somnath, a renowned pilgrimage, the government said in a release on Wednesday. ... read..

DMK passes six resolutions; slams Centre over Manipur violence, Waqf Bill, among other issues

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 20, 2024 9:41:54 PM IST

The DMK on Wednesday passed six resolutions during a high-level committee meeting, condemning the BJP-led Central Government over multiple issues including violence in Manipur, 'Hindi imposition,' youth unemployment, the Waqf Amendment Bill, and the idea ... read..

Exit polls predict Modi magic carrying NDA through in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 9:41:53 PM IST

The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra and the NDA also having an edge to form government in Jharkhand, exit polls predicted on Wednesday as polling concluded in the two states. ... read..

Punjab bypolls: 63 pc voter turnout recorded in four constituencies, Gidderbaha leads with 81 pc

Chandigarh | November 20, 2024 9:41:50 PM IST

A voter turnout of 63 per cent was recorded till 6.00 pm in the bye-elections for four Punjab assembly seats on Wednesday, according to the Information and Public Relations Department of Punjab. ... read..

'The Sabarmati Report' actors Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna meet MP CM Mohan Yadav in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 9:12:07 PM IST

Actors of recently released movie 'The Sabarmati Report' Vikarnt Massey and Raashii Khanna met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at CM residence in Bhopal on Wednesday. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu highlights TDP's welfare policies in assembly

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 9:12:04 PM IST

Stressing that welfare, development, and good governance are the policies of the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday told the Assembly that the State Government would funct ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway to add additional General Class coaches in 39 trains

Guwahati (Assam) | November 20, 2024 9:12:03 PM IST

Indian Railways (IR) has been taking several steps to ensure comfortable journeys for general-class passengers. As part of its commitment towards providing better services and accommodating the increasing passenger demands, IR has planned to introduce ove ... read..

Members pay tributes to Andhra CM's brother, Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, during assembly session following his demise

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 9:12:01 PM IST

During the Andhra Pradesh Assembly session on Wednesday, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and other members paid heartfelt tributes to his late brother, Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, who passed away last week. ... read..

One killed, three injured in explosion at pharmaceutical company in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 20, 2024 9:11:58 PM IST

One person was killed and three others were injured in an explosion at a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Hyderabad on Wednesday, police said. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, Chief Secretaries applaud Gujarat Model

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 20, 2024 9:11:57 PM IST

A delegation of senior secretaries of the Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is on a two-day visit to Gujarat. ... read..

"We'll return with thumping majority": BJP leader Nitesh Rane

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 9:11:52 PM IST

BJP candidate from the Kankavli assembly constituency in Maharashtra, Nitesh Rane on Wednesday expressed confidence in the victory of the BJP-led alliance in the assembly elections, saying that they will return with a thumping majority in the state. ... read..

Assam Rifles, Police seize drugs worth Rs 85. 95 crore in Mizoram's Zokhawthar, two held

Zokhawthar (Mizoram) | November 20, 2024 8:41:56 PM IST

Assam Rifles and police recovered a huge consignment of Methamphetamine tablets and heroin worth Rs 85.95 crore in two separate operations in Mizoram's Zokhawthar, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

NIA arrests accused wanted in 2020 Kashmir narco-terror case linked with Pak-based terrorist outfit

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 8:41:55 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an accused wanted in a 2020 Kashmir narco-terror case linked with a conspiracy of the banned Pakistan-based terrorist organisations to procure and sell narcotic drugs to raise funds for promoting terror ... read..

Two arrested for defrauding elderly man of Rs 40.7 lakh in MP's Indore through 'digital arrest' scam

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 8:12:00 PM IST

Two persons have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a 71-year-old man of Rs 40.7 lakh in a case involving a fake "digital arrest" in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Maharashtra Polls: Altercation reported between Shiv Sena, independent candidate in Nandgaon;

Nashik (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 8:11:56 PM IST

An altercation between Shiv Sena candidate Suhas Kande and independent candidate Sameer Bhujbal broke out in the Nandgaon Assembly constituency on Wednesday afternoon amid the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly polls. ... read..

"People chose Viksit Jharkhand": BJP's Babulal Marandi thanks voters, party leaders as assembly polls conclude

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 20, 2024 8:11:52 PM IST

As the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, BJP state president Babulal Marandi expressed gratitude to the voters for exercising their democratic rights and to party leaders for their efforts in campaigning and promoting the party's polici ... read..

Most exit polls predict BJP-led NDA getting majority in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 20, 2024 8:11:50 PM IST

Jharkhand is likely to see a change of government with BJP-led National Democratic Alliance coming to power in the state, three exit polls said on Wednesday with one poll giving majority to the ruling JMM-led alliance. ... read..

IRCTC launches Mahakumbh Gram, IRCTC Tent City at Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 7:42:04 PM IST

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) on Wednesday is all set to develop the 'Maha Kumbh Gram' and IRCTC Tent City at Prayagraj, in time for the Mahakumbh 2025. ... read..

Omar Abdullah expresses sorrow over massive fire in Srinagar's Rainawari, assures relief for victims

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 20, 2024 7:42:03 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep sorrow over Tuesday's massive fire in Srinagar's Rainawari area, which damaged numerous structures and displaced several families. ... read..

BJP's Pradeep Bhandari slams MVA over bitcoin allegation, calls it "Maha Vinash Aghadi"

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 7:42:01 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari slammed the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), calling them "Maha Vinash Aghadi" over the alleged involvement of NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole in a Bitcoin scam. ... read..

Supreme Court cancels bail of three in former Sarpanch murder case

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 7:41:58 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail granted by the Rajasthan High Court to three accused in a former Sarpanch death case in Neemrana in Rajasthan. ... read..

Centre Notifies appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar, as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 7:41:56 PM IST

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Justice D Krishnakumar of Madras High Court as Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur. ... read..

Mahayuti poised to win Maharashtra polls, MVA likely to fall short of majority: Exit polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 8:11:55 PM IST

The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) also putting up a strong show in assembly polls, exit polls predicted on Wednesday after conclusion of polling on 288 seats in the state. ... read..

Shiv Sena seeks police inquiry into bitcoin scam case after alleged audio tapes of MVA leaders circulate on social media

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2024 7:12:04 PM IST

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena requested Mumbai police on Monday to conduct a 'thorough and detailed' inquiry into the bitcoin scam case and also investigate the audio recordings being circulated in social media platforms in which it is alleged that multiple ... read..

"UP cop using revolver to threaten voters," alleges SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 7:12:01 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday demanded the Election Commission (EC) to suspend the Station House Officer (SHO) of Kakrouli police station, located in Uttar Pradesh's Meerapur and accused him of threatening voters with force and revolve ... read..

Himachal Governor virtually attends Samagam 2024 in Lucknow; congratulates Safe Society for child rights initiatives

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 20, 2024 7:11:59 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla joined the Uttar Pradesh Raj Bhavan as the chief guest in the Samagam 2024 program organised by Safe Society at Lucknow on Wednesday. ... read..

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