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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh slams Kejriwal, says JD-U will fight Delhi polls as part of NDA

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 11:42:12 PM IST

Union Minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Tuesday accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of being an "opportunist" and "hypocrite" and alleged that he did little for people from Bihar residing in Delhi during COVID-19 pan ... read..

No increase in GST rate on popcorn: Govt sources

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 11:12:28 PM IST

The GST rate on popcorn remains unchanged following the recent GST Council meeting. A request from the State of Uttar Pradesh sought clarification regarding the classification and GST rate applicable to popcorn mixed with salt and spices. ... read..

Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as Governor of Manipur, Hari Babu Kambhampati replaces Raghubhar Das in Odisha

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 11:12:17 PM IST

The President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed former Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the governor of Manipur, replacing Lakshman Prasad Acharya. ... read..

"Nation will never forgive generations of Congress...": BJP's Tarun Chugh on Ambedkar controversy

Jammu and Kashmir | December 24, 2024 10:42:27 PM IST

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday criticised the Congress, accusing the party of showing "disrespect" towards Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ambedkar and asserted that the nation would never forgive four generations of Congress leadership for th ... read..

Modi Govt's governance reforms included scrapping of nearly 2,000 obsolete rules, says Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 10:42:24 PM IST

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government reforms included scrapping nearly 2,000 obsolete rules that had lost relevance with the passage of time and were, in fact, proving detrimental to ease of ... read..

PM Modi's presence at Xmas celebration a great occasion...raised safety of Christians with him.: Catholic Bishop

Thrissur (Kerala) | December 24, 2024 10:42:23 PM IST

Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) President Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath on Tuesday expressed his happiness over the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Christmas celebration organised by CBCI and termed it as "great occasion." ... read..

Festive Chill: Light rain lashes parts of Delhi, traffic snags on Christmas Eve night

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 10:42:19 PM IST

Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather as light rain lashed several parts of the national capital, bringing a festive chill on Christmas Eve. ... read..

Aaranyak provides bee-boxes as livelihood support to human-elephant conflict affected people

Guwahati (Assam) | December 24, 2024 10:42:18 PM IST

In response to the significant losses caused by the escalating human-elephant conflict (HEC), which presents serious challenges for both elephants and local communities in various regions of Assam, Aaranyak--recognized as the premier biodiversity conserva ... read..

BSF and Punjab Police recover heroin and drone on Amritsar and Tarn Taran border

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | December 24, 2024 10:42:16 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with the Punjab Police, recovered another drone and a heroin consignment as part of its ongoing seizure efforts, according to a press release from the BSF on Tuesday. ... read..

Restoration work underway near Gujarat's Kim railway station after train derailment

Kim (Gujarat) | December 24, 2024 10:42:13 PM IST

Restoration work is still underway near Kim railway station where the Dadar-Porbandar Saurashtra Express derailed on Tuesday late afternoon. ... read..

Consumer awareness takes center stage as Tripura observes National Consumer Day

Agartala (Tripura) | December 24, 2024 10:42:12 PM IST

Sushanta Chaudhary, the Food and Civil Supplies Minister of Tripura, highlighted the importance of consumer awareness while addressing a gathering at Pragna Bhawan on the occasion of National Consumer Day. ... read..

"Atal ji made India proud in world": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 10:42:10 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on behalf of his entire parliamentary constituency Lucknow and said that Atal ji made India proud in the world. ... read..

"Centenary celebrations of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will begin from tomorrow": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 24, 2024 10:42:08 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday announced that the birth centenary celebrations of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will commence on December 25. ... read..

"Great day for Gujarat-Japan relations": CM Patel participates in Gujarat Shizuoka Partnership Day program

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 24, 2024 10:12:38 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Gujarat Shizuoka Partnership Day programme in Gandhinagar on Tuesday and said that five agreements were signed, underscoring the deepening economic, cultural, and strategic ties between Gujarat an ... read..

Shimla Winter Carnival unveils 10-day Grand celebration of art, culture, and tourism

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 10:12:28 PM IST

The serene hill town of North India Shimla, draped in a picturesque white blanket of snow, has become the epicenter of cultural vibrancy as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the much-awaited Winter Carnival on Tuesday. ... read..

CM Dhami remembers Indramani Badon's contributions in Uttarakhand statehood movement

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 10:12:24 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to late statehood activist Indramani Badoni by garlanding his portrait on his birth anniversary at Uttarakhand Niwas in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

"Wherever communal issues are happening, BJP is standing on one side": KC Venugopal

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 10:12:22 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday accused the BJP of taking a partisan stance on communal issues, claiming that "wherever communal issues are happening, BJP is standing on one side." ... read..

Jharkhand: Congress workers in Ranchi protest against Amit Shah's remark on BR Ambedkar

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 24, 2024 10:12:20 PM IST

Congress workers on Tuesday held a protest rally in Ranchi, Jharkhand, over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on BR Ambedkar. ... read..

"Amazing, unique leader of Indian politics": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi celebrates birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 24, 2024 10:12:16 PM IST

Celebrating the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Rajya Sabha MP Sudhansu Trivedi on Tuesday said that the former Prime Minister of India was an "amazing" and "unique" leader of Indian politics. ... read..

"Deeply anguished...": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge after 5 soldiers killed in accident in Poonch

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 10:12:12 PM IST

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday offered condolences to the families of the soldiers who died in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. ... read..

Christmas Eve cheer lights up India: Churches and Markets sparkle with festive joy

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 10:12:10 PM IST

Christmas celebrations are in full swing across the country with churches and markets illuminated by vibrant lights, sparkling stars, and beautifully arranged Christmas cribs, a day before the main holiday. ... read..

Kalpataru Ltd seeks legal recourse against UP Ponzi scam accused for fraudulently using their trademark, tradename

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 10:42:29 PM IST

Kalpataru Ltd, an integrated real estate company, on Sunday issued a statement saying that it was seeking legal recourse against the accused of a ponzi scam in Uttar Pradesh for fraudulently using their trademark and tradename. ... read..

Implement new criminal laws 100 per cent as soon as possible: Amit Shah to Uttarakhand CM

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 9:12:10 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Uttarakhand and urged Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to ensure their full implementation as soon as possible. ... read..

"Congress never respected BR Ambedkar...": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 9:12:09 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav criticised the Congress party on Tuesday, accusing it of neglecting Bharat Ratna Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar and raising his legacy now purely for vote-bank politics. ... read..

UP Police reviews security arrangements for Mahakumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 9:12:06 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements ahead of the Mahakumbh, scheduled to be held in Prayagraj in January 2025. ... read..

Delhi Court denies application for disposal of bail plea of Engineer Rashid

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 8:12:24 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday rejected an application seeking a decision on the regular bail plea of Engineer Rashid, Member of Parliament, in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Union Home Minister Shah in national capital

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 8:12:21 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and presented him Munsiyari Shawl, a symbol of regional culture and heritage. ... read..

"During Congress govt, Nath was pressured to give Transport, Revenue Department to Govind Singh Rajput": Digvijaya Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 8:12:16 PM IST

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has taken a dig at former Transport Minister Govind Singh Rajput, claiming that when Congress returned to power in the state in 2018, there was immense pressure on then-CM Kamal Nath to assign the Transport and Reve ... read..

Prolonged separation, evident animosity between couple sufficient ground for dissolution of marriage

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 8:12:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court observed that prolonged separation and the evident animosity between a husband and wife are sufficient grounds for the dissolution of marriage. ... read..

5 soldiers killed after army vehicle met with accident in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2024 8:12:11 PM IST

Five soldiers lost their lives after an army vehicle met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

47 arrested, search for remaining accused underway in Sambhal violence: UP Police

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 8:12:06 PM IST

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Sambhal, Shrish Chandra on Tuesday said that a total of 47 people have been arrested in connection with the violence near the Jama Masjid area in Sambhal district on November 24. ... read..

Key meeting held between BJP, RSS to brainstorm upcoming Delhi election

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 7:42:14 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a brainstorming session with the RSS at the BJP headquarters extension office in Delhi on Tuesday. The leaders discussed better coordination between the BJP and RSS in th ... read..

"He should resign...BJP should clarify their stand": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh slams Amit Shah

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2024 7:42:07 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday demanded the resignation or apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his statement in Parliament on BR Ambedkar and said that the BJP has to clarify their stand. ... read..

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to PM Modi over harassment of Bengali-speaking students in Delhi, other states

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 7:12:27 PM IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concerns over the harassment of Bengali-speaking students in schools across Delhi and other states. ... read..

"Congress distorting speech of Union Home Minister": Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 24, 2024 7:12:23 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday alleged that the Congress "distorted" the Parliament speech of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, adding that the Congress always resorted to "lies and loot." ... read..

IRCTC ensures facilities for Mahakumbh Mela 2025, luxury tent city open for bookings

Mahakumbh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 7:12:17 PM IST

As part of preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is ensuring world-class facilities for millions of devotees attending the event. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Security tightened in Jahangirabad after stone-pelting incident

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 7:12:10 PM IST

The security was heightened in the Old Galla Mandi area of Jahangirabad on Tuesday, following a stone-pelting incident that occurred after a dispute between two parties. ... read..

"Victimizing, bullying someone is wrong": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai on Sandhya Theatre incident

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2024 7:12:08 PM IST

Amid the controversy surrounding the Sandhya Theatre incident in Telangana, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday attacked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and said that "victimizing and bullying" someone is wrong. ... read..

"Never let their divisive politics succeed": Uttarakhand CM Dhami attacks Congress

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 6:42:25 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday criticised the Congress for repeatedly "insulting" Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would never allow their "divisive politics" to succeed. ... read..

"Disparaging and insulting": Congress MP Gogoi slams HM Shah's Ambedkar remark

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 6:42:24 PM IST

Reacting to the Ambedkar controversy, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioning his silence when his own Union Home Minister Amit Shah abused the founder and the main architect of the Indian constitution. ... read..

MP CM Yadav attends Pandit Kamal Kishore Nagar's Shrimad Bhagwat Katha in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 6:42:21 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended Pandit Kamal Kishore Nagar's Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at Chittaura village in Indore district on Tuesday and also sought his blessings on the occasion. ... read..

NIA chargesheets two in Tamil Nadu Hizb ut Tahrir terror conspiracy case

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 6:42:17 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted two accused in a terror conspiracy case involving the Hizb ut Tahrir (HuT) terrorist organisation, the agency said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Attempt to avoid discussion on farmers' issues, unemployment, inflation": SP MP Awadesh Prasad on One Nation One Election

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 6:42:12 PM IST

Samajwadi MP from Faizabad Lok Sabha seat Awadesh Prasad on Tuesday criticised the central government over One Nation, One Election, and accused them of deviating the public from raising the issues of farmers, unemployment and inflation. ... read..

Stage IV GRAP revoked as Delhi's air quality improves; Stage I-III measures intensified

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 6:42:09 PM IST

The Central government's air quality monitoring panel on Tuesday revoked Stage IV ('Severe+') measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following an improvement in air quality. ... read..

Delhi Police recover Rs 2.28 lakh and laptop stolen from Bharat Mandapam stall

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 6:42:06 PM IST

Delhi Police solved the theft case involving a backpack containing Rs 2.28 lakhs and a laptop. The team apprehended the accused within six hours of the incident being reported and recovered the stolen cash and items, said the police. ... read..

Uddhav Thackeray sends 'chadar' to Ajmer Sharif dargah for 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2024 6:13:27 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray along with party leaders presented a 'chadar' to be offered at the Ajmer Sharif dargah in Rajasthan as part of the 813th yearly Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. ... read..

CM Stalin writes to EAM Jaishankar, urges immediate release of apprehended fishermen, boats

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 5:42:28 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday urged Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic efforts to secure the release of apprehended fishermen and their fishing boats from the Sri Lankan Navy's custody. ... read..

Delhi Police bust fake visa racket, four held

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 5:42:19 PM IST

Delhi Police busted a fake visa racket arresting four members. The accused were involved in preparing counterfeit visa stickers and temporary residence cards for various countries, said the police. ... read..

MP: Two groups clash over 2-day old dispute in Bhopal; police pacify conflict

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 5:42:17 PM IST

Two groups from different communities clashed over a two-day-old dispute in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, a police official said. ... read..

Dadar-Porbandar Saurashtra Express derails in Surat, no injuries reported

Surat (Gujarat) | December 24, 2024 5:42:12 PM IST

Dadar-Porbandar Saurashtra Express' non-passenger coach attached next to the engine got derailed while departing from Kim Station in Gujarat's Surat on Tuesday afternoon. ... read..

Gujarat's Project Setu reviews 380 key projects worth Rs 78,001 cr with 60 pc success rate

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 24, 2024 5:42:09 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Gujarat into a model of transparency, accountability, and citizen-centric governance. ... read..

"Executed to divert attention from Union Home Minister": Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Parliament ruckus

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 5:42:07 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday alleged that the incident near Parliament's gate on December 19 was orchestrated to divert attention from Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks about BR Ambedkar in Parliament. ... read..

"I cannot go to school because of trolling": Spiritual content creator Abhinav Arora

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 5:12:23 PM IST

Abhinav Arora, a 10-year-old spiritual content creator said that currently he is unable to attend school because of the trolls and cyber bullying. ... read..

Delhi HC seeks response on BJP MLAs' petition for Special Assembly session on 14 CAG reports

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 5:12:20 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Delhi Government, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and other respondents regarding a petition filed by BJP MLAs. ... read..

"Insulting Baba Saheb is nature of Congress, they should apologize": UP CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 5:12:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday demanded an apology from Congress for continuously insulting Bharat Ratna Baba Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has worked to build the country of Baba Saheb's dreams. ... read..

Thiruvalluvar statue silver jubilee: TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off buses

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2024 5:12:15 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off buses on the occasion of the silver jubilee of the Thiruvalluvar statue, located in Kanyakumari, at Pallavan Illam in Chennai on Tuesday. ... read..

Shashi Tharoor convenes multi-stakeholder meeting on 'collaborative action' to combat air pollution

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 5:12:07 PM IST

In a bid to combat India's air pollution crisis, experts and policymakers gathered at the India International Centre for a high-level round table led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and held discussions on urgent measures to combat the country's worseni ... read..

Delhi Police arrests 5 Bangladeshi nationals, cracks down on illegal immigration

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 4:42:14 PM IST

Delhi Police arrested 11 persons, including five Bangladeshi nationals, in connection with an illegal immigration racket, making counterfeit Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and other forged documents via a fake website. ... read..

Temperature likely to drop further in northwest India in next two days: IMD

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 4:42:12 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated on Tuesday that temperatures are likely to drop further in the Delhi-NCR region, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan over the next two days. ... read..

"NC MPs failed to raise reservation issue in Parliament": PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2024 4:42:11 PM IST

Accusing the National Conference's Members of Parliament of failing to raise the reservation issue in Parliament, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday stated that rights should be allocated based on population. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis accuses Congress of "doing politics" over Amit Shah's remark on BR Ambedkar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2024 4:42:08 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday accused the Congress of playing politics by sharing an "edited" video on X of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar. ... read..

"None of our channels are monetised, but in future...," Father of Abhinav Arora refutes allegations of profiting from him

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 4:12:31 PM IST

Ten-year-old spiritual orator Abhinav Arora's father, Tarun Raj Arora has refuted allegations of profiting from his son's social media presence. He clarified that none of their social media channels have been monetised, despite being eligible for monetisa ... read..

Rajasthan: Operations continue to rescue 3.5 year old girl who fell into borewell in Kotputli

Kotputli (Rajasthan) | December 24, 2024 4:12:20 PM IST

Rescue operations continued on Tuesday to save a three-and-a-half year old girl who fell into a 150 feet-deep borewell in the Kiratpur village of Kotputli district in Rajasthan a day ago. ... read..

"350 roads closed due to snowfall, 268 machines deployed to clear snow": Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 4:12:19 PM IST

The PWD Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, addressed the media in Shimla following heavy snowfall that has disrupted road connectivity across the state. ... read..

Centre should abandon old stubborness, open way for talks with farmers organization: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 4:12:16 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday lashed out at the central government and said that they should abandon their stubbornness and open their way for talk with the farmers organization. ... read..

Delhi HC mandates free medical treatment for rape, acid attack, sexual assault victims, and POCSO survivors

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 4:12:13 PM IST

In a landmark order, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed that victims of rape, acid attacks, sexual assaults, and survivors of POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases are entitled to free medical treatment at government and private ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM inaugurates 'Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh' to commemorate Vajpayee's birth anniv

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 4:12:10 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated 'Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh' in Lucknow to commemorate the birth centenary year of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. ... read..

Spiritual influencer Abhinav Arora's dad claims Bishnoi gang death threats "part of larger agenda"

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 3:42:18 PM IST

Spiritual influencer Abhinav Arora, only 10 years old, but who commands a following on social media, has claimed to have received death threats allegedly from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, after several people alleged that the minor had defamed rel ... read..

Assam Rifles conducts felicitation ceremony for successful candidates

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 24, 2024 3:42:17 PM IST

The Indian Army, Assam Rifles has conducted a felicitation ceremony for successful candidates who have been selected for various Central Armed Police Forces and had undergone pre-recruitment training at Aizawl, according to an official press release. ... read..

"Any other person would have gone to depression": Abhinav Arora's father

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 3:42:15 PM IST

Tarun Raj Arora, father of 10-year-old influencer Abhinav Arora spoke out against the relentless cyberbullying his son has faced. Abhinav has been subjected to vicious online attacks, including body shaming, accusations of faking his spiritual experience ... read..

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches solar agriculture feeder project 2.0

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2024 3:42:14 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday launched the solar agriculture feeder project 2. ... read..

"Police need to investigate": BJP's Ravi Kishan on Congress worker's death

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 3:42:12 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan on Tuesday demanded an investigation into the death of a Congress worker, Prabhat Pandey in Lucknow on December 18 during the party's protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. ... read..

"...Should'nt take revenge...": BJP's Raghunandan Rao as Allu Arjun appears before Police

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 24, 2024 3:12:23 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raghunandan Rao on Tuesday urged Telangana police not to take "revenge" against cine actor Allu Arjun over the December 4 premiere of his movie 'Pushpa 2' at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad in which one woman lost her life ... read..

Himachal Pradesh snowfall disrupts road connectivity; 235 roads to reopen by tomorrow evening, says PWD minister

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 3:12:20 PM IST

As heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh has disrupted road connectivity, blocking over 350 roads, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh assured that extensive snow clearance operations are underway, with 268 machines deployed in affe ... read..

ECI clears misconceptions on M'rasthra Assembly poll voter turnout amidst Congress' concerns

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 3:12:14 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has cleared misconceptions on voter turnout amidst concerns raised by the Congress party after the Maharashtra Assembly elections. In its detailed response to the Congress party, the apex poll body explained the pro ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates Booster Pumping Station in Rajinder Nagar, promises to provide clean water across Delhi

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 3:12:10 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday inaugurated the Booster Pumping Station in Rajinder Nagar assembly constituency in Delhi which aims to provide clean water in the local areas. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Pilibhit SP meets injured police officers after encounter with 3 khalistani terrorists

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 2:42:35 PM IST

Pilibhit Superintendent of Police (SP) Avinash Pandey visited police officers injured on Tuesday following the encounter in which three Khalistani terrorists were neutralised, and a cache of weapons was recovered. ... read..

"Man who threw stones at Allu Arjun's house is close associate of Telangana CM," alleges BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 2:42:34 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla lashed out at the Congress government in Telangana, alleging that the person who threw stones at actor Allu Arjun's house was a close associate of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma in Delhi

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 2:42:32 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday met Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma in the national capital. ... read..

People around the world are familiar with Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 2:42:30 PM IST

On the occasion of the 100th birthday of the late 'Bharat Ratna' awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday attended the Atal Yuva Mahakumbh at the KD Singh stadium in Lucknow, ... read..

Chandigarh: Scuffle erupts between Congress, BJP councillors over BR Ambedkar

Chandigarh | December 24, 2024 2:42:21 PM IST

A scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP councillors on Tuesday over the subject of Dr BR Ambedkar during the general house meeting of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. ... read..

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya calls Bangladesh government 'anti-hindu', urges India to take action

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 2:42:18 PM IST

Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Tuesday called for strong action from the Indian government in response to the ongoing persecution of Hindus and the destruction of temples in Bangladesh. He lashed out at the current Bangladesh government, de ... read..

Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' to be held on January 8

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 2:42:10 PM IST

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' will be held on January 8, next year. ... read..

Delhi: AAP spokesperson blames Amit Shah, Hardeep Singh Puri over Rohingya settlement

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 2:12:45 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday slammed Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over the issue of Rohingya immigrants in India, holding them accountable for the settlement of Rohingyas in the country. ... read..

"Historical event, 200 leaders to participate": Congress on centenary celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's 1924 Belagavi Session

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 2:12:42 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday elaborated on the programmes to be held on December 26 and 27 in Belagavi to celebrate the centenary of the 1924 session of the party, and said it will be a "historic event" which will see the participation of around 20 ... read..

Central govt preventing farmers from going to Delhi to hide its incompetencies: Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 2:42:37 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad on Tuesday alleged that the central government is creating hindrances for farmers from marching towards Delhi to hide its shortcomings and incompetencies. ... read..

Create data-rich platform to benefit investigation officers: Amit Shah to NCRB

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 2:12:34 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to develop a data-rich platform aimed at assisting investigation officers and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system. ... read..

Delhi HC Issues Notice on Bail Plea of AIMIM's Tahir Hussain in IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 1:42:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued a notice on the regular bail petition filed by Tahir Hussain, who recently joined the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) to contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. ... read..

"They should be charged with treason": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Rohingyas, Bangladeshi issue

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 1:42:15 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday called for strong action against Bangladeshi Infiltrators and Rohingyas in Delhi and said that a case of 'treason' should be registered against them as they have snatched the rights of the people of the co ... read..

Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Himachal Pradesh, brings joy to tourists

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2024 1:42:12 PM IST

Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has created picturesque landscapes, delighting tourists but has also disrupted essential services and daily life for residents. ... read..

"Only solution is that Amit Shah should be dismissed, he should apologise": Congress over Ambedkar controversy

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 1:42:07 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday that the only solution to the Ambedkar controversy is that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should be dismissed and apologize to the country over his remarks on Babasaheb Amedkar in Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi calls on Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 1:12:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..

"Ulta chor kotwal ko dante": Udit Raj lashes out at BJP leader Ravi Shankar for accusing Congress of hypocrisy

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 1:12:29 PM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad for accusing the Congress party of hypocrisy regarding the legacy of former Minister of Law and Justice BR Ambedkar and the protection of SC/ST com ... read..

"Climate change restricts weather forecasts, taken steps to overcome those challenges": Met Department DG Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 24, 2024 1:12:27 PM IST

India Meteorological Department (IMD), Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, on Tuesday highlighted the challenges posed by climate change to the weather forecasters, saying that the ongoing phenomenon has led to extreme weather conditions in the world. ... read..

"Not an easy task": Congress' Salman Khurshid on One Nation One Election

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 1:12:13 PM IST

Congress leader Salman Khurshid said on Tuesday that it is not an easy task to conduct a 'One Nation One Election' and that the Joint Parliamentary Committee will discuss all issues. ... read..

"Drama-loving people": Bihar Deputy CM slams Congress over protests against remarks on Ambedkar

Patna (Bihar) | December 24, 2024 1:12:12 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha on Tuesday targeted the "drama loving" Congress party over their nationwide protests against the remarks of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on BR Ambedkar. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray felicitates Arif Bamane for rescuing Neelkamal ferry incident survivors

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2024 1:12:07 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday felicitated Arif Bamane who rescued several people following the collision of a Navy speedboat collided with a passenger ferry, Neelkamal, off the Mumbai coast that resulted in the deaths of 15 people. ... read..

MHA constitutes tribunal to review ULFA's status as an unlawful association

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 12:42:10 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to determine whether there is sufficient cause to declare the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including all its factions, wings, and front organisation ... read..

Delhi Police conducts checks in Kalindi Kunj to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

New Delhi | December 24, 2024 12:42:08 PM IST

Delhi Police on Tuesday conducted checks in the Kalindi Kunj area of the national capital to identify potential Bangladeshi immigrants. ... read..

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