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BJP's Jairam Thakur welcomes Himachal HC order on CPS

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 9:41:51 PM IST

Welcoming the Himachal Pradesh High Court's decision on the Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) case, Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Friday stated that the BJP had consistently opposed the Congress government ... read..

MVA will get support of people, form next government in Maharashtra: Congress leader G Parameshwara

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 9:41:49 PM IST

Karnataka Minister and Congress leader G Parameshwara on Friday said Maha Vikas Aghadi will get the support of people in the assembly polls and form the next government in Maharashtra. ... read..

Bodoland has witnessed wave of development after signing of peace accord: PM Modi

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 9:12:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Bodoland has witnessed a wave of development after signing of peace accord and it has opened avenues to many more peace accords. ... read..

Maharashtra assembly polls: Home postal voting to continue till tomorrow in Mumbai city district

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 9:12:00 PM IST

Home mail voting for senior citizens and disabled voters has started in the Mumbai city district from November 13. In ten assembly constituencies of Mumbai city district, 2139 senior citizen voters above 85 years and 217 disabled voters have qualified for ... read..

Nagaland Governor visits gurudwara on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Dimapur (Nagaland) | November 15, 2024 9:11:55 PM IST

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan attended the 555th birth anniversary celebration of Guru Nanak at Gurudwara Sri Singh Sabha in Dimapur, Nagaland, on Friday. ... read..

Rajnath Singh accuses JMM-led alliance of "lies", pitches for 'one nation, one election'

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 9:11:53 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday accused the ruling JMM-led alliance of resorting to lies in the campaign for assembly polls and strongly pitched for 'one-nation, one election', saying it will save money of people. ... read..

NIA court sends Bangladeshi National to 5 years in jail in JMB terror conspiracy case

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 8:41:57 PM IST

A Bangladeshi national was on Thursday sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) by the NIA Special Court, Kolkata (WB), in a terror conspiracy case. ... read..

"India has been a pioneer in all fields," RSS chief inaugurates conference at Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana) | November 15, 2024 8:41:56 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday spoke on the journey of development India has taken through its history, saying that for a long time, India was considered a pioneer in various fields, but later on the environment problems a ... read..

Jharkhand Polls: Defence Minister challenges Rahul Gandhi over caste census

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 8:41:49 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attacked Rahul Gandhi over a caste-based census during an election campaign in Jharkhand on Friday. ... read..

"What is JMM doing for tribal welfare," questions Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 8:11:59 PM IST

Ahead of Jharkhand assembly elections, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday lashed out at the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) over the welfare of tribals and stated that the tribal population in Santhal has d ... read..

Kerala ADGP: Police ready for 70,000 daily pilgrims as Sabarimala Season begins

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | November 15, 2024 8:11:57 PM IST

Kerala Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), S. Sreejith, has stated that the police are fully prepared for crowd management during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season, which commenced on Friday with the opening of the Sabarimala temple. ... read..

"NDA ka virodh karte karte yeh desh ka virodh krne lage": JP Nadda attacks Congress

Thane (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 8:11:49 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda on Friday criticised the Congress for repeatedly demanding proof of the surgical strike, stating that in opposing the NDA, the Congress has started opposing the country. ... read..

Agartala MBB Airport ranks 10th in Customer Satisfaction at National level, tops in Northeast

Agartala (Tripura) | November 15, 2024 7:42:07 PM IST

Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport was on Friday named one of India's top airports for customer satisfaction, placing 10th overall and first in the Northeast. ... read..

Tihar jail heightens Aftab Poonawala's security amid Bishnoi gang threat

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 7:42:03 PM IST

The Tihar Jail administration on Friday has taken immediate cognizance of media reports and is increasing security around Aftab Poonawala, the accused arrested in the gruesome Shraddha Walker murder case. ... read..

"Prayed for peace and harmony among society": AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Guru Nanak Jayanti

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 7:42:02 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Friday offered prayers at Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and said that he prayed for peace and harmony among the society. ... read..

Punjab Police busts narco smuggling, arms cartel; two held with 8.2 kg heroin

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 15, 2024 7:41:57 PM IST

Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted trans-border narco smuggling and arms cartel with the arrest of two persons and seized 8.27 kg Heroin, 6 kg opium, 13.1 kg chemical and 4 pistols including one sophisticated 9MM Glock along with 17 cartridges fro ... read..

Indian Railways to equip Kavach 4.0 across its key routes

Maligaon (Assam) | November 15, 2024 7:41:53 PM IST

Indian Railways is accelerating the deployment of the advanced Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection system across 10,000 locomotives and over 14,375 route kilometres (RKM) of tracks nationwide, the Railways stated on Friday. ... read..

SC expresses concern over sex trafficking; asks Centre to establish comprehensive rehabilitation framework for victims

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 7:41:51 PM IST

Expressing concern over human and sex trafficking the Supreme Court said that there exists a legislative vacuum regarding the establishment of a comprehensive rehabilitation framework for such victims, which needs to be urgently considered by the Union an ... read..

MP: Police arrest six people, including two women in connection with abduction, rape of minor girl in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 7:41:49 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police arrested six people, including two women in connection with abduction and rape of a minor girl in Indore district, a police officer said on Friday. ... read..

Ramalingam murder case: NIA arrests one for harbouring absconder

General News | November 15, 2024 7:12:06 PM IST

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a person in connection with Tamil Nadu's Ramalingam murder case for knowingly harbouring a proclaimed offender and absconder, the agency said in Friday. ... read..

Centre is committed to tribal communities' welfare: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Mysuru (Karnataka) | November 15, 2024 7:12:05 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said that the Centre is committed to the welfare and development of tribal communities. ... read..

"Kashi is unique, saved its tradition and culture...": CM Yogi on occasion of Dev Deepawali

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 7:12:03 PM IST

Calling Kashi "unique," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the occasion of Dev Deepawali on Friday, said that the city has preserved its tradition and culture while transforming remarkably over the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra M ... read..

'BJP-descendants of British ideology, learned divide & rule,' Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP

Karhal (Uttar Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 7:11:57 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a public rally in Karhal in the Mainpuri district, on Friday, accusing the party of divisive politics. ... read..

Maharashtra: BJP chief JP Nadda offers prayers at Gurudwara in Thane on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Thane (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 7:11:54 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda on Friday paid obeisance at a Gurudwara in Thane, Maharashtra on the occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Jayanti. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel leads state-level Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebration

Dang (Gujarat) | November 15, 2024 7:11:52 PM IST

In the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state-level celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas was held in Ahwa, Dang. The event featured the inauguration and foundation laying of 37 development projects worth Rs102.87 crores and the dis ... read..

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment to undertake 3-day visit to Assam's Karbi Anglong

Guwahati (Assam) | November 15, 2024 7:11:51 PM IST

Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, will undertake a three-day visit to Karbi Anglong, Assam, from Saturday. ... read..

CSMIA celebrates Diwali with strong passenger traffic growth, driven by International travel

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 6:42:02 PM IST

As Diwali celebrations illuminated the nation, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) rose to the occasion, facilitating travel for over 4.42 million passengers in October 2024. This festive season witnessed a significant surge in both ... read..

JMM-led govt fully looted Jharkhand: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 6:41:53 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for Jharkhand polls, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday slammed the JMM-led government in the state, alleging that it fully looted the people and that it did not implement the poll promises. ... read..

PM Modi extends best wishes to people on Dev Deepawali

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 6:12:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali. ... read..

"Your Sena is just Uddhav Sena, real Shiv Sena is with BJP": Amit Shah takes swipe at Uddhav Thackeray

Yavatmal (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 6:11:55 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday targeted MVA partners at an election rally here and said Congress and the undivided NCP led by Sharad Pawar had "diverted and kept hanging" the issue of construction of grand Ram Temple at Ayodhya. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to address four key rallies in Mumbai ahead of Maharashtra polls

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | November 15, 2024 5:41:55 PM IST

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will embark on an election campaign in Mumbai on Saturday. The Chief Minister is scheduled to address four public meetings in a single day. ... read..

Kerala's Sabarimala temple opens for Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | November 15, 2024 5:41:52 PM IST

Kerala's Sabarimala temple opened for devotees on Friday afternoon, marking the start of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. ... read..

"There should be level-playing field in campaigning": Jairam Ramesh writes to EC

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 5:11:54 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday wrote a letter to Election Commission seeking its intervention after party leader Rahul Gandhi's chopper was delayed due to "no-fly-zone restriction" enforced "due to protocol of other leaders in vicinity". ... read..

Haridwar: SUV loses control, crashes into divider, killing four

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | November 15, 2024 5:11:53 PM IST

A tragic accident late Thursday night near Gur Mandi in the Mangalore Kotwali area of Haridwar district claimed the lives of four people. ... read..

"Respiratory disease cases are doubled in hospitals and affecting every age group," say experts

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | November 15, 2024 5:11:51 PM IST

The Air Quality Index (AQI) remains severe to hazardous in Delhi NCR which is a leading cause of the rise in respiratory and chest infection cases in hospitals. According to Dr Sudhir Gupta, senior consultant, Chest physician and Bronchoscopist medicine, ... read..

Tonk violence shows Rajasthan govt's loss of control over law and order: Sachin Pilot

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 5:11:49 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday slammed the BJP government in Rajasthan for the violence in Tonk, saying that the government has lost control over the law and order. ... read..

UPPSC prelims to be conducted on December 22

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 4:41:58 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government has agreed to the demands of protesting aspirants and will now hold the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) prelims examination on a single day, December 22. ... read..

"Praise Veer Savarkar, Bal Thackeray": Amit Shah dares LoP Rahul Gandhi in poll-bound Maharashtra

Hingoli (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 4:41:55 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, challenging him to praise Veer Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. ... read..

NDA's Worli candidate Milind Deora invites sitting MLA Aditya Thackeray to have open debate on Mumbai,Worli issues

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 3:42:09 PM IST

NDA candidate from Maharashtra's Worli assembly constituency in Milind Deora on Friday invited sitting Worli MLA and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray to have an open debate with him on Mumbai, Worli and Maharashtra.' ... read..

Google launches Gemini AI app for iOS

Washington | November 15, 2024 3:42:07 PM IST

Google's highly anticipated Gemini app has officially launched on iOS, bringing the tech giant's advanced AI assistant to iPhone users. ... read..

Delhi Metro receives first phase-4 train, marks milestone in expansion

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 3:42:06 PM IST

The first Metro train, consisting of six coaches, procured by Delhi Metro for its Phase-4 operations, arrived in Delhi today (Friday), marking a significant milestone in the completion and operationalisation of the priority corridors of Delhi Metro Phase- ... read..

Rahul Gandhi's chopper stopped from take off due to ATC non-clearance

Godda (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 3:41:58 PM IST

After giving a rousing speech in the Mahagama assembly constituency in Jharkhand, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was unable to take off on Friday due to not having the clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). ... read..

Mumbai: Passenger services at BKC metro station halted due to fire incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 3:41:55 PM IST

Passenger services at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) metro station here have been temporarily closed due to a fire outside one of its entry gates, said Mumbai Metro authorities. ... read..

Punjab police busts trans-border narco and arms cartel, seizes heroin, opium and weapons

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 15, 2024 3:12:11 PM IST

The Punjab police busted a trans-border narco smuggling and arms cartel and apprehended two people with 8.275 kg heroin, 6 Kg opium, 13.1 kg chemical and cache of weapons, said an official on Friday. ... read..

"We are not scared of Narendra Modi": Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a public rally at Mahagama constituency

Godda (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 3:12:06 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in the Mahagama constituency on Thursday where he said that his party was not scared of Narendra Modi and that the party was attempting to give Mumbai's Dharavi to Adani. ... read..

700 kg methamphetamine seized from international drug cartel in Gujarat

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 3:11:57 PM IST

In a landmark achievement in the fight against drug trafficking, Indian authorities have seized approximately 700 kg of methamphetamine drug from an international drug cartel operating in Gujarat. ... read..

"Their leadership needs to answer on infiltrators," Shivraj Chouhan slams Congress over LPG promise to 'Infiltrators' in Jharkhand

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 3:11:53 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP's Jharkhand election-in-charge, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday took a swipe at the Congress party for its contradictory stance on infiltrators, pointing out that their leaders have promised benefits, including subsidised gas cylin ... read..

"He was not present": Ajit Pawar denies reports of Gautam Adani's presence in government formation meeting

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 2:42:23 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Friday clarified on an earlier statement that industrialist Gautam Adani was present at the key discussions about government formation in the state involving top BJP and NCP leaders 5 years ago. Pawar said that he had m ... read..

"Credit for PM Janman Yojana goes to President Murmu," says PM Modi in Bihar's Jamui

Jamui (Bihar) | November 15, 2024 2:42:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it was the BJP's fortune to make Droupadi Murmu, the first tribal President of India. He credited President Murmu for the initiation of "PM Janman Yojana," saying that she frequently discussed about the mos ... read..

Over 800,000 government employees benefit from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga's Y-break programme

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 2:42:18 PM IST

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) on Thursday received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Union Minister of State for the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Dr Jitendra Singh, for its popular "Yoga Break at Workplace" (Y-B ... read..

Assam Rifles and Anti-Narcotics squad seize heroin worth Rs 35.75 lakh in Mizoram

Aizawl (Mizoram) | November 15, 2024 2:42:12 PM IST

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles, alongside the Excise & Narcotics Anti-Narcotics Squad in Aizawl, seized 55 grams of heroin valued at Rs 35.75 lakh from Mizoram's Aizawl district. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals: two Indian nat ... read..

"Unfortunate incident": Former CM Gehlot says BJP govt's credibility in Rajasthan diminished over Tonk violence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 2:42:08 PM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday termed the violence that broke out in Tonk as "unfortunate" adding that the incident has diminished the credibility of the BJP government in the State. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Gurudwara in Bhopal on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 2:42:05 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid obeisance at a Gurudwara in the state capital Bhopal on the occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Jayanti on Friday and extended greetings to everyone on the occasion. ... read..

SC seeks West Bengal's response on contempt petition over use of harmful methods to drive away Elephants

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 2:42:03 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the West Bengal government on a contempt petition alleging the continued use of sharp spikes and burning mashaals (fire torches) to drive away elephants in the state. ... read..

"First phase of voting in Jharkhand positive for alliance": Congress' Ghulam Ahmed Mir

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 2:41:54 PM IST

Congress Jharkhand state in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir expressed confidence in his party's performance following the completion of the first phase of voting in the state and highlighted that despite limited resources and challenges, the INDI alliance worked ... read..

President Murmu pays floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda in parliament premises

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 2:41:52 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, at Prerna Sthal in Parliament Premises, an official release said. ... read..

"Fewer people in PM Modi's rally, but large number of people attended Rahul Gandhi's": Ramesh Chennithala

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 2:12:05 PM IST

All India Congress Commitee's Mahrashtra in-charge, Ramesh Chennithala, on Friday questioned the turnout at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent rally, claiming that public support was stronger for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

PM Modi captures moment of joy with selfie; connects with tribal couple at Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas in Bihar

Jamui (Bihar) | November 15, 2024 2:11:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday connected with a tribal couple over a selfie at an exhibition stall featuring products from tribal communities on the occasion of Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jamui, Bihar. ... read..

'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' Third Regional Event to be held in Guwahati, Law Minister and CM to attend

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 1:42:13 PM IST

Guwahati is set to host the third regional event of the year-long 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' campaign, organized under the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) scheme by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of ... read..

"The record of Congress is clear--they never gave anything": Ajit Pawar hails Mahayuti's Ladli Behna Yojana

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 1:42:10 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday highlighted the importance of schemes like the Ladli Behna Yojana, which aims to transfer money directly to women's accounts, while also slamming the Congr ... read..

PM Modi unveils Rs 6,640 cr development projects in Jamui, emphasizes focus on tribal welfare, youth empowerment

Jamui (Bihar) | November 15, 2024 1:42:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled several development projects in Bihar's Jamui, highlighting the government's commitment to tribal welfare with plans to improve infrastructure, provide training, and create employment opportunities for youth ... read..

"Vikshit Bihar, Vikshit Bharat ka shanknad yahi hoga": Bihar Dy CM Sinha on PM Modi's Visit to Jamui

Jamui (Bihar) | November 15, 2024 1:42:03 PM IST

On Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bihar's Jamui 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' and paid tribute to tribal leader 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda, ... read..

"Why need to break law and order when CM has promised employment to youth"? Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 15, 2024 1:41:53 PM IST

Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam on Friday questioned the supporters of independent candidate Naresh Meena who had clased with Police in Tonk on Wednesday. Violence had broken out after Deoli Uniara's independent candidate Naresha Meena allegedly sl ... read..

CBI takes over investigation of 41 cases in Assam related to irregular deposit schemes

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 1:41:51 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation of 41 cases in Assam concerning various unregulated deposit schemes, following a recommendation by the Government of Assam. ... read..

Amit Shah unveils Birsa Munda's statue, hails his "courage to stand against religious conversion"

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 1:12:35 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda in the national capital today, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary and hailed his contribution for societal reforms and the courage to stand against 'religious conversion.' ... read..

Ajit Pawar defends decision to give Nawab Malik Mankhurd ticket, rejects Aghadi allegations of industrialist influence

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 1:12:32 PM IST

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, on Thursday defended his decision to offer a ticket to Nawab Malik to contest from Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, despite the serious allegations against him. ... read..

"This is not Uttar Pradesh": Deputy CM Ajit Pawar expresses disagreement on 'Batenge toh Katenge" slogan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 1:12:30 PM IST

As the 'Batenge toh Katenge' slogan has taken centre stage in the Maharashtra assembly polls, Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar said that he does not endorse the slogan and backed PM Modi's 'Ek hai toh Safe hai" slogan ... read..

"Sarai Kale Khan Chowk will now be known as Birsa Munda Chowk": Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 1:12:27 PM IST

In a big declaration, the Union Minister of Urban Development, Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that the Sarai Kale Khan Chowk will now be known as Birsa Munda Chowk. ... read..

"Indians should unite and stand against enemies": Nitin Gadkari backs call for 'Katenge to Batenge'

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 1:12:26 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday joined the debate on UP CM Yogi Adityanath's clarion call of unity among Hindus with the slogan 'Batenge to Katenger'. The Union Minister said that the people should not interpret the slogan in the wrong sense and sh ... read..

Bihar: PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas; joins dance, dhol performers

Jamui (Bihar) | November 15, 2024 1:12:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bihar's Jamui on the occasion of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' and paid tribute to tribal leader 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda', marking the commencement of his 150th birth anniversary celebrations on Friday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Devotees throng Varanasi to take holy dip in River Ganga on Kartik Purnima

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 1:12:13 PM IST

A large crowd of devotees arrived in Varanasi to take a holy dip in River Ganga on the occasion of Kartik Purnima on Friday morning. ... read..

'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' marks sacrifices of Birsa Munda: Pralhad Joshi

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | November 15, 2024 1:12:05 PM IST

As the nation celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that the aim behind celebrating this day as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' was to inform the future generations about the sacrifices of Birsa Munda. ... read..

"Maharashtra secured 52% national investment under BJP": Fadnavis slams opposition's claims of losing projects to Gujarat

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 12:11:57 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday refuted the opposition's allegation of the Maharashtra losing projects to Gujarat and said that his state under the BJP leadership has secured 52 per cent of the total investment in the country ... read..

"Ajit Pawar was with Anti-Hindu idealogies, it will take him time," Devendra Fadnavis on NCP's opposition to 'Katenge to Batenge' call

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 12:11:51 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's clarion call for unity among Hindus with the slogan 'Katenge to Batenge' has saprked a divide with the Maha Yuti Alliance in Maharashtra. NCP Chief and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has publically spoken against this slogan while his compat ... read..

NGT Takes Action After Mysterious Deaths of Elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 12:11:49 PM IST

In a significant development, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has intervened in the mysterious deaths of 10 elephants in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. ... read..

Tripura celebrates Janajati Gourav Divas on 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

Agartala (Tripura) | November 15, 2024 11:42:03 AM IST

A rally has been organised in Agartala on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, which is celebrated as Janajati Gourav Diwas throughout the nation. ... read..

"Congress' troll army attacked my wife," Devendra Fadnavis slams Kanhaiya Kumar for personal attacks on his family

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 11:42:02 AM IST

Amidst the furore over Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar's controversial comments targeting Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta, the BJP leader said that his opponents had started personal attacks against him and his wife as th ... read..

JMM defends Congress leader's LPG promise for "infiltrators" amid BJP criticism

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 11:42:00 AM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Manoj Pandey has defended Congress Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir's controversial promise of providing LPG cylinders at Rs 450 to "infiltrators." ... read..

Devotees offer prayers, take holy dips in rivers across country on Kartik Purnima

Hyderabad Telangana | November 15, 2024 11:41:57 AM IST

Devotees offered prayers and took dips in different rivers across the country on Kartik Purnima on Friday. ... read..

Delhi: Retired man conned of Rs 10 crore in cyber fraud

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 11:41:52 AM IST

A retired 70-year-old engineer from Rohini in Delhi was trapped in a cyber fraud and conned of Rs 10 crore and 30 lakh. ... read..

Tonk Violence: Ajmer IG confirms arrests after assault on SDM in Deoli-Uniara, says situation peaceful now

Tonk (Rajasthan) | November 15, 2024 11:12:04 AM IST

In the aftermath of the violence that broke out after the assault on a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) at a polling station in the Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency, Ajmer Inspector General (IG) Om Prakash stated that the accused, along with others invol ... read..

Jairam Ramesh slams government's approach to Adivasi rights on 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 11:12:02 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday criticised the Modi government's approach towards Adivasi rights, on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a great tribal leader and advocate for social justice, ... read..

Jharkhand: CM Soren extends wishes on state foundation day, alleges BJP of not allowing publication of illustration in national newspapers

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 11:12:01 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of not allowing an illustration extending wishes to people on state foundation day to be published in the national newspapers. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar pay tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 11:11:58 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Friday at the Parliament on the occasion of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.' ... read..

No provision to declare calamity as 'national disaster' under existing guidelines: Union Minister Nityanand Rai

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 11:11:53 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed KV Thomas, Special Representative of Kerala in New Delhi that under the existing guidelines of SDRF/NDRF, there is no provision to declare any calamity as "national disaster". ... read..

"No one wants to listen to Rahul Gandhi": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 11:11:51 AM IST

Stepping up his attacks on the Congress party and its leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Friday said that the Congress is desperate in Maharashtra and Jharkhand because no one wants to listen to Rahul Gandhi and Ma ... read..

MP: CM Yadav announces cash reward to man for saving lives of 7 family members met with car accident

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 15, 2024 10:42:11 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav spoke to a man, Waris Khan, who saved the lives of seven members of family after a car they were travelling in met with an accident in Rajgarh over phone and congratulated him for his efforts to save the lives. ... read..

Air quality in Delhi remains critical as AQI reels under 'severe' category; smog reduces visibility across city

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 10:42:09 AM IST

The air quality in Delhi has raised concerns amongst the locals and other residents after the AQI which was reeling under the 'very poor' category for over a week post-Diwali celebrations has worsened to 'severe' category in parts of the national capital. ... read..

Kerala: Sabarimala temple to open for Mandala Makaravilakku festival

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | November 15, 2024 10:42:08 AM IST

The Sabarimala temple is likely to open on Thursday afternoon for the Mandala Makaravilakku festival. The reopening will mark the beginning of the two-month-long pilgrimage season. ... read..

"Aghadi fighting for Asatya, we are for Satya," Fadnavis dubs Maharashtra election as 'Dharamyuddh'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 10:42:06 AM IST

Days ahead of the Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of dividing society to gain votes stating that if their political opponents continue to cheat, then, they will be fo ... read..

Vice President Dhankhar and Speaker OM Birla pay triibute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 10:42:03 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday tried their hands on a traditional dhol in Delhi as they paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.' ... read..

"There will be no Mahayuti after Nov 23": Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 10:41:54 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that there will be no Mahayuti after November 23 and added that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will form the government in Maharashtra. ... read..

Maharashtra polls: "Present govt has worsened situation for farmers": NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 10:41:49 AM IST

As campaigning has intensified in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar slammed the ruling government Mahayuti, saying that the present government in the state has worsened the situation for farmers and several ... read..

Rahul Gandhi extends greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti, pays tribute to Birsa Munda

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 10:11:57 AM IST

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid tribute to Sikh's first guru, Guru Nanak Dev on the occasion of his 555th birth anniversary and extended greetings of Guru Purnima to the people. ... read..

"This land belongs to our ancestors not Razakars": Maharashtra Dy CM Fadnavis slams Aghadi for yielding to Ulema Council's demands

New Delhi | November 15, 2024 10:11:54 AM IST

In poll bound Maharashra, BJP leader and the State's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lashed out at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance for allegedly yielding to demands from the Ulema Council, a Muslim clerical body. ... read..

"This has been country's history, see nothing wrong in it": Devendra Fadnavis backs CM Yogi's 'Batenge toh Katenge' slogan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 15, 2024 10:11:56 AM IST

As the Maharashtra election inches closer there has been a huge debate on UP CM Yogi Adityanath's slogan of 'Batenge to Katenge' calling for Hindu unity. While some members of the BJP led Mahayuti alliance have voiced their reservations, state Deputy Chie ... read..

Rajasthan CM outlines new welfare initiatives ahead of state govt's first anniversary

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 15, 2024 10:11:51 AM IST

In a high-level meeting on Thursday ahead of the state government's first anniversary, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma outlined a plan for new welfare initiatives aimed at uplifting youth, farmers, women, and workers. ... read..

"Jharkhand needs to be freed from infiltrators...": Anurag Thakur ahead of Jharkhand polls second phase

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | November 15, 2024 9:41:52 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Anurag Thakur on Friday hit out at the opposition INDIA bloc and said that in order for Jharkhand to progress and become a developed state, it must rid itself of both -- infiltrators and the political influence of the Congres ... read..

Assam: Army upgrades IT Lab at Mamorani Prathmik Vidyalaya in Tinsukia

Tinsukia (Assam) | November 15, 2024 9:11:54 AM IST

In a significant initiative to promote digital literacy and empower rural youth, Spear Corps of the Indian Army upgraded the IT lab at Mamorani Prathmik Vidyalaya, a rural school in Tinsukia District, an official release said. ... read..

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