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Maharashtra: College student jumps from metro station in Pimpri Chinchwad, condition critical

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 25, 2025 6:42:54 AM IST

A 21-year-old student attempted suicide by jumping from a metro station in the Pimpri Chinchwad area of the Pune district, police said. ... read..

"Wo log chitr to lagate rahe lekin...": BJP's Manoj Tiwari slams AAP amid Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh photo controversy

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2025 6:42:52 AM IST

Following allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Delhi removed pictures of Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh from the Chief Minister's office, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said that AAP had rui ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Bay of Bengal

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 6:42:46 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

"Agitation will go on till govt wants": Rajasthan Congress Chief Dotasra on protest against minister's 'dadi' remark

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 25, 2025 5:12:44 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing protests by Congress MLAs outside the Rajasthan legislative assembly over State Minister Avinash Gehlot's alleged 'dadi' remark on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, State Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra asserted that the agitatio ... read..

Mahakumbh: 15,000 sanitation workers attempt world record for cleanliness drive, results on Feb 27

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2025 4:42:46 AM IST

The ongoing Maha Kumbh, which is witnessing a huge influx of devotees, witnessed an effort to set a new Guinness World Record when as many as 15,000 sanitation workers participated in a cleanliness drive across multiple venues. ... read..

Telangana: Minister Uttam Reddy urges graduate voters to support Congress candidate Narender Reddy in MLC elections

Karimnagar (Telangana) | February 25, 2025 4:42:44 AM IST

Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has appealed to graduate voters to ensure the victory of Congress candidate Narender Reddy in the upcoming MLC elections for the Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak constituency. ... read..

CM Yogi defends Maha Kumbh arrangements, slams SP for previous handling of Kumbh in 2013

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2025 4:12:46 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday strongly defended the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh, while criticizing the opposition, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP), for their handling of the Kumbh Mela in 2013 and for appointing Mohammad A ... read..

"Good fortune that Prime Minister is paying so much attention": Chirag Paswan defends PM Modi's Bihar visit

Patna (Bihar) | February 25, 2025 4:12:43 AM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar amid opposition criticism, particularly from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, who has raised concerns over the Prime Minister's frequent visits to the sta ... read..

"Every time is a new experience coming here": Union Minister Hardeep Puri visits Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab) | February 25, 2025 3:42:57 AM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar to pay obeisance and praised the exceptional arrangements at the sacred site ... read..

"Somnath Temple not just place of worship but symbol of India's identity": Gujarat CM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 25, 2025 3:42:55 AM IST

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the three-day Somnath Mahotsav, which coincides with the Mahashivratri festival at Somnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a prominent pilgrimage destination. ... read..

"Maharashtra will lead the AI and technology revolution": CM Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | February 25, 2025 3:42:54 AM IST

The Maharashtra state government is accelerating the administration and economy through technology and artificial intelligence (AI) and Maharashtra state will soon lead India's AI and technology revolution, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his c ... read..

Tripura: Governor stresses financial empowerment of women for national progress at Financial Literacy Week 2025 inauguration

Agartala (Tripura) | February 25, 2025 3:42:52 AM IST

Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy attended the launch of Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2025, organised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with the theme "Financial Literacy: Women's Prosperity." ... read..

Tripura government announces recruitment for over 300 government posts

Agartala (Tripura) | February 25, 2025 3:42:50 AM IST

The Tripura cabinet has announced recruitment for over 300 positions in various government departments, including Finance, Forest, Tourism and others. ... read..

Kerala BJP leader remanded to 14-day police custody in hate speech case

Kottayam (Kerala) | February 25, 2025 2:42:46 AM IST

The Erattupetta Judicial First Class Magistrate Court has remanded Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader PC George to police custody for 14 days. He has been taken to Kottayam Medical College for a check-up after the magistrate considered medical reports in ... read..

Political and Tamil organisations to stage protest against Amit Shah during his Coimbatore visit on February 26

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2025 2:42:44 AM IST

Various political and Tamil organisations have announced plans to stage a protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Coimbatore on February 26. Shah is set to attend Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Foundation Yoga Centre. The ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi urges PM Modi for unconditional financial aid for Wayanad landslide victims

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 2:12:44 AM IST

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting urgent and unconditional financial assistance for the victims of the devastating landslide that struck Chooralmala and Mundakkai in the district of Kerala on July 30, 2024. ... read..

"Violation of Constitutional rights": Congress MLA on being stopped by marshals from entering house

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 25, 2025 2:12:43 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing protests by Congress MLAs outside the Rajasthan legislative assembly over State Minister Avinash Gehlot's alleged 'dadi' remark about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the Congress MLAs were denied from entering the house by the mars ... read..

DCM DK Shivakumar instructs losing Congress candidates to prepare for 2028 Assembly elections

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 25, 2025 1:42:56 AM IST

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday instructed all Congress candidates who lost in the 2023 election to prepare for the stated elections to be held in 2028. This directive comes after an ... read..

"Congress government's mishandling dried up coffers": BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai

Haveri (Karnataka) | February 25, 2025 1:42:54 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka of "mishandling" financial guarantees, claiming that the state has "dried up the coffers (financial accounts)." ... read..

Punjab: Bhartiya SarvDharam Sansad hosts gathering to promote global peace

General News | February 24, 2025 11:13:12 PM IST

Spiritual leaders from across India gathered at an event aimed at fostering interfaith harmony in the Radha Soami Satsang Dera Beas in Punjab on Monday. ... read..

BJP's Tarun Chugh slams AAP and Congress for "misleading" Punjab and "wasting" state resources

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 24, 2025 11:13:10 PM IST

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh strongly criticized both the ruling AAP government and the opposition Congress in Punjab, accusing them of engaging in a political charade while the state suffers. ... read..

J-K CM Omar Abdullah reiterates demand for statehood, says "trying to achieve status of state"

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 24, 2025 11:13:05 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday raised concerns over governance under the Union Territory (UT) framework and stressed that certain issues affecting the people could only be effectively resolved under a state administration and the ... read..

Several CAG reports to be tabled in Delhi assembly tomorrow, here's the list

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 11:13:01 PM IST

The Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) reports will be presented on the floor of the Delhi Assembly tomorrow (February 25), by the newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. ... read..

"We are just reminding them of their promise": AAP's Amanatullah Khan on BJP's promise to provide Rs 2500 to women

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 11:13:00 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday called out the BJP for failing to deliver on their promise to provide Rs 2500 to women by their first cabinet meeting. ... read..

Water treatment plants to be handed over to BWSSB: Karnataka Dy CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 24, 2025 11:12:58 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the RO water treatment plants currently handled by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would be handed over to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). ... read..

"Empty showpiece": Punjab Ministers train gun at Pratap Singh Bajwa over "32 AAP MLAs in touch" claims

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 24, 2025 11:12:56 PM IST

Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Monday lashed out at Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa over claims regarding 32 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs ready to jump ship, labelling him as an "empty showpiece". ... read..

Flight AA-292 travelling from New York to Delhi diverted after threat email, FIR registered

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 11:12:54 PM IST

A flight travelling from New York to Delhi was diverted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers on board, following a threat email on Monday. ... read..

15 passengers rescued after boat capsizes near Arail Ghat in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 11:12:49 PM IST

A dramatic incident unfolded near Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, when a boat carrying 15 passengers capsized after colliding with another boat. ... read..

PM Modi's presence at 'Jhumuir Binondini' event golden moment for Assam's tea culture: State BJP chief

Guwahati (Assam) | February 24, 2025 11:12:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam's Guwahati on Monday and attended the grand cultural event 'Jhumuir Binondini,' where he witnessed the vibrant 'Jhumur' dance of the tea tribe and Adivasi communities. ... read..

Delhi court convicts in-laws for forcing daughter-in-law to consume acid

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 11:12:44 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has recently convicted a mother-daughter duo for forcefully making their daughter-in-law ingest acid in 2019. ... read..

BJP refutes AAP's remarks, says chambers of Delhi CM still contain pictures of Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 11:12:42 PM IST

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday refuted the Aam Aadmi Party's claims and showed that Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's chambers do indeed have portraits of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh, despite the Opposition alleging the op ... read..

Amit Shah interacts with J-K children in Delhi, appeals to promote peace, reject terrorism

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 10:42:57 PM IST

Emphasising the need to coexist peacefully while rejecting terrorism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday interacted with 250 children from Jammu and Kashmir in the national capital and urged them to spread the message of peace in the Union Territory ... read..

CM Patel visits Somnath to inaugurate the first-ever Somnath Mahotsav

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 24, 2025 10:42:50 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers at Shri Somnath Mahadev, the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas, during his visit to Somnath on Monday for the inauguration of the first-ever Somnath Mahotsav, organised on the occasion of Mahashivratri, ... read..

NIA chargesheets another accused in Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir case

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 10:42:45 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted another accused in the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) conspiracy case on Monday, the agency said in a release. According to the release, the agency filed a chargesheet against Aziz Ahamed alias Ja ... read..

"Lies, spreading misinformation": Gaurav Gogoi attacks BJP

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 10:42:43 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had two crutches, which were "lies and spreading misinformation". ... read..

14 CAG reports to be tabled in Delhi assembly tomorrow

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 10:12:55 PM IST

BJP leader Birju Ram Taram's murder case: NIA searches 6 places in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 10:12:51 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday searched several locations of naxal suspects in Chhattisgarh in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Birju Ram Taram's murder case. The NIA team searched six locations in district Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chow ... read..

32 AAP MLAs "doing advance booking" to join Congress, claims Pratap Singh Bajwa

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 24, 2025 10:12:50 PM IST

Punjab Congress leader on Monday Pratap Singh Bajwa has made sensational claims, alleging that 32 AAP MLAs are in touch with him and ready to join the Congress. ... read..

Himachal goverment approves Rs 80 crore ropeway project in Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 10:12:43 PM IST

In a significant step towards enhancing tourism in Kullu district, the Himachal government has approved the construction of an Aerial Ropeway from Kullu Bus Stand to Peej Paragliding Point with an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore. ... read..

Defence Ministry committee looking at enhancing private sector role in indigenous fifth gen AMCA

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 9:42:53 PM IST

Amid the push by the US to sell its F-35 fighter jet, India is focusing on boosting the involvement of the private sector in its Indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project to ensure its timely completion. ... read..

Multiple CAG reports to be tabled in Delhi assembly tomorrow

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 9:42:52 PM IST

"Two MoUs signed with IIT Madras will enhance sustainable audit skill sets": CAG

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 9:42:48 PM IST

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with IIT Madras to enhance sustainable audit skill sets and foster innovation in auditing. ... read..

Delhi Police Special Cell arrests Hashim Baba's wife in Nadir Shah murder case, sent to 3-day remand

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 9:12:47 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday remanded Zoya Khan, the wife of notorious gangster Hashim Baba, to the Special Cell for three days in connection with the Nadir Shah murder case. Earlier today, Special Cell formally arrested Zoya Khan in the ongoing ... read..

"AAP's corruption will be exposed in CAG reports": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 9:12:44 PM IST

Ahead of the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the Delhi Assembly, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). ... read..

"She wasn't properly advised": J&K assembly speaker counters Mehbooba Mufti's "martial law" remark

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 24, 2025 9:12:42 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday cited rules of procedure and conduct of business in the assembly and Lok Sabha to counter former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's "martial law" remark. He said the Peoples Democratic Party (PD ... read..

Kerala CM Vijayan calls for high-level meeting on Feb 27 to address human-wildlife conflict

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 24, 2025 8:42:45 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called for a high-level meeting on February 27 at 3:30 PM at the CM Conference Hall in the secretariat to address the growing concern about human-wildlife conflict in the state. ... read..

Nitish Katara murder case: SC asks Delhi govt to clarify its stance on remitting sentence of Sukhdev Pehelwan

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 8:12:51 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government to clarify its stance on remitting the sentence of Sukhdev Pehelwan, a life convict in the Nitish Katara murder case. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Tiger census begins at Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | February 24, 2025 8:12:50 PM IST

The works for a tiger census began at the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tirunelveli on Monday. ... read..

Sambhal violence: UP govt. files status report in SC, says claims made by Masjid Committee are misleading

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 8:12:46 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Government on Monday submitted a status report to the Supreme Court stating that the Shahi Jama Masjid Committee's claims regarding the location of a well where Hindu rituals were allegedly being performed were misleading. ... read..

Telangana Tunnel Rescue: Rat miners brought in, "hopeful" of getting success

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | February 24, 2025 8:12:45 PM IST

A team of Rat miners arrived here in Nagarkurnool on Monday for the ongoing rescue operation for the Srisailam Left Bank Canal collapse (SLBC), where eight workers are said to be trapped. ... read..

PM Modi holds road show in Guwahati, lauds Assam government for 'Jhumoir Binandini' programme

Guwahati (Assam) | February 24, 2025 10:43:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a road show in Guwahati ahead of 'Jhumoir Binandini' event at Sarusajai Stadium here. ... read..

"We are getting a better response than we had imagined": Mohan Yadav on Global Investor Summit

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 7:43:10 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the government is getting even better response than they had imagined after the Global Investor Summit 2025. ... read..

GRAP stage-II curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 7:43:08 PM IST

As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital shows improvement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi ... read..

"Tactics to hide corruption," says Delhi CM after AAP alleges no Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh pictures at her office

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 7:43:07 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and BJP leader Rekha Gupta on Monday said that in a bid to hide their corruption and misdeeds, the Aam Aadmi Party was resorting to "tactics" by accusing the newly elected government of removing photographs of BR Ambedkar and Bhagat S ... read..

Kottayam: BJP leader PC George surrenders before Irattupetta court in hate speech case

Kottayam (Kerela) | February 24, 2025 7:43:04 PM IST

BJP leader PC George has surrendered before the Irattupetta court in Kottayam, Kerala, in connection with a hate speech case. This development comes after the Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. ... read..

Court issues non-bailable warrant against gangster Kapil Sangwan in extortion case

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 7:42:54 PM IST

A Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued a Non Bailable Warrant (NBW) against gangster Kapil Sangwan (alias Nandu) in a case of extortion. ... read..

Defamation case: Kolkata lawyer removes derogatory post against BJP's Amit Malviya, submits affidavit in Delhi HC

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 7:42:52 PM IST

Bengal lawyer Shantanu Sinha, who allegedly posted defamatory content against BJP leader Amit Malviya, has submitted an affidavit in the Delhi High Court, stating that he deleted the post. ... read..

Court extends protection granted to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 7:12:46 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday extended the interim protection granted to Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan till February 25 after hearing arguments on his anticipatory bail. ... read..

"Jungle Raj people criticising Mahakumbh": PM Modi, in Bihar, takes dig at Lalu Yadav

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | February 24, 2025 6:43:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Yadav over his "Faaltu hai kumbh" remarks and said that those who believe in "jungle raj hate our heritage and faith", and expressed confidence that the people of Bihar ... read..

Congress MLA Sanjay Awasthi slams BJP for misinformation on funding of Bilaspur railway project

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 6:43:01 PM IST

Former Chief Parliamentary Secretary and Congress MLA Sanjay Awasthi on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a press conference and accused the party of misleading the public regarding the funding of the Bilaspur railway project. ... read..

"Factory of Jumlas": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi hits out at BJP

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 6:42:47 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that the ruling party was a factory of "empty promises". ... read..

In Bihar, PM Modi promotes 'Makhana' as global superfood, gets felicitated with foxnut garland

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | February 24, 2025 6:42:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that he eats the "superfood" Makhana (foxnut) "at least 300 out of 365 days" and called for the production on a global scale of the traditional crop of Bihar that has emerged as a staple part of breakfast in ... read..

"34,95,147 farmers beneficiaries will benefit from PM-KISAN scheme": Principal Secy of Odisha's Agriculture Dept

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 24, 2025 6:13:08 PM IST

The Indian government is set to release the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, which will benefit 34,95,147 farmers across the country. ... read..

Arms supplier of Baba Safidon gang held in Mumbai while trying to flee to Dubai

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 6:12:55 PM IST

Delhi Police's crime branch arrested a 'Baba Safidon' gang member, identified as Bhola Shankar. 26-year-old Shankar was wanted in relation to various cases in Haryana and Delhi, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Amit Shah, DK Shivkumar to attend Isha Foundation's Mahashivratri celebrations

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 24, 2025 6:12:46 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar will attend the Mahashivratri celebrations at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation Yoga Centre in Coimbatore on February 26. ... read..

West Bengal Govt hikes salaries of doctors; CM Mamata Banerjee urges male doctors to protect their sisters

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 24, 2025 5:42:57 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a salary hike for state government doctors and health staff. ... read..

PM Modi remembers former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 5:42:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emembered Tamil Nadu's former Chief Minister and famous actress Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary on Monday. ... read..

"Tea garden owners being threatened in Assam": Congress lashes out at CM Sarma

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 5:12:53 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam, Congress on Monday levelled serious allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding his associates and family members buying tea gardens. He alleged that tea garden owners ar ... read..

ECI to organise conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States & UTs

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 10:12:39 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will organise a conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States and Union Territories on March 4-5 at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi. ... read..

PM Modi releases 19th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Bihar

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | February 24, 2025 4:43:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on Monday and inaugurated various development projects, dedicating them to nation from Bhagalpur in Bihar. ... read..

First day first show: AAP, BJP clash in Delhi Assembly

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 4:43:03 PM IST

The first day of the Delhi assembly under the new BJP government saw a clash between the treasury benches and opposition Aam Aadmi Party members, which led to a brief adjournment of the House. ... read..

25 cr poor people have been lifted out of poverty in last 10 years: BJP MP Anurag Thakur calls budget "roadmap for development"

Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir ) | February 24, 2025 4:42:58 PM IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it a "roadmap for development" that will help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. ... read..

Three killed in road accident after car hits pickup vehicle in Haryana's Jind

Jind (Haryana) | February 24, 2025 4:42:47 PM IST

In a road accident, three people were killed in Haryana's Jind on Monday. The deceased included two females, while two injured were referred to the PGI hospital in Rohtak. ... read..

Security enhanced in Mysuru after BJP calls for protest against Udayagiri police station attack

Mysore (Karnataka) | February 24, 2025 3:43:45 PM IST

Security was increased in Mysuru on Monday and prohibitory orders were clamped as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a protest against the Chief Minister Siddarmaiah Congress government in connection with the stone-throwing incident reported from ... read..

Karnataka: 6 Mahakumbh devotees from Belagavi died in road accident, 2 injured

Belagavi (Karnataka) | February 24, 2025 3:43:21 PM IST

Six people who were travelling to Prayagraj's Mahakumbh from Gokak, Belagavi district, died in a road accident on Monday in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, according to information given by Belagavi Police. ... read..

BJP's Vijender Gupta elected as Delhi Assembly Speaker

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 3:43:04 PM IST

BJP MLA from Rohini, Vijender Gupta, was on Monday elected as the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proposed his name. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal says Ambedkar photo removed from Delhi CM office; AAP slams "anti-Dalit" BJP

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 3:42:52 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed the new BJP-led government had hurt millions of followers of BR Ambedkar when it removed a photograph of the country's first Law Minister from the office of the Delhi Chief Minister ... read..

Atishi accuses BJP of 'anti-Dalit, anti-Sikh' stance over photo removal

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 3:12:55 PM IST

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of harbouring an anti-Dalit and anti-Sikh mentality. ... read..

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami pays tribute to mortal remains of Inspector General of Police

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 24, 2025 3:12:53 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday paid tribute to the mortal remains of Inspector General of Police Kewal Khurana by offering a wreath at the Police Officers Colony in Kishanpur, Dehradun. ... read..

"Necessary to make Indigenous AI chips for defense," Union Minister Rajnath Singh

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 3:12:51 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the necessity to make Indigenous AI chips for defence and firewalls to ensure the cyber security of the nation. ... read..

Gujarat: Over 66 lakh farmers receive Rs18,000 crore under PM-KISAN

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 24, 2025 3:12:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 charts a transformative path for India's progress, with Gujarat at the forefront through remarkable achievements. Acknowledging agriculture as the nation's backbone, according to the statement. ... read..

BJP leader Reddy criticises Telangana government over SLBC tunnel collapse

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 24, 2025 3:12:48 PM IST

Ex-NDMA Vice chairman and BJP leader Marri Shashidhar Reddy on Monday criticised the state government after the incident of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) collapse, where eight workers are feared to be trapped. ... read..

Fire breaks out at house in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 24, 2025 2:43:17 PM IST

A fire broke out at a house in Srinagar's Kursu-Rajbagh area on Monday. ... read..

Congress stages massive protest outside Rajasthan Assembly

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 24, 2025 2:43:15 PM IST

Congress workers staged a massive protest outside the Rajasthan Assembly in Jaipur, prompting police to use barricading to stop the protestors. ... read..

AgustaWestland PMLA Case: Delhi HC questions ED on opposition to Christian Michel James' bail plea

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 3:12:46 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on its opposition to the bail plea of Christian Michel James,the alleged middleman and British Ctisen in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper money laundering case. ... read..

Delhi police file supplementary charge sheet against two associates of Nandu Gang

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 2:43:10 PM IST

Delhi police on Monday filed a supplementary charge sheet against two accused Rohit alias Anna and Sachin Chikara before Rouse Avenue court. They are alleged to be associated with organised crime syndicate of Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu Gang. ... read..

union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri lauds PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi's benefits

Amritsar (Punjab) | February 24, 2025 2:43:05 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri spoke about the ongoing success of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, which was launched six years ago under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

YSRCP demands Opposition status in Andhra Assembly, boycotts Governor's speech

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 2:43:02 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Assembly session began on Monday amid the heavy sloganeering from YSRCP members demanding the opposition status for the party. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: BJP questions Tamil Nadu CM's views on delimitation of Parliament seats

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 24, 2025 2:42:58 PM IST

In a fresh war of words over the delimitation of Parliament seats, Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Narayanan Thirupathy took aim at Chief Minister M. K. Stalin's recent statement on how the process would be carried out based on population figures. ... read..

Opposition status can never be given to YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh Assembly: Pawan Kalyan

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 2:42:57 PM IST

Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan asserted that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) can never be given opposition status in Andhra Pradesh Assembly as they were the third largest party and receiv ... read..

OP Rajbhar praises Yogi govt for Maha Kumbh arrangements, slams SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 2:42:55 PM IST

As millions of devotees continue to throng the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister OP Rajbhar on Monday praised the Yogi Adityanath government for the successful organization of Maha Kumbh, stating that the large turnout of devotees reflects the ad ... read..

'Dewatering is being done': District Collector Santhosh on SLBC tunnel rescue operation

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | February 24, 2025 2:12:55 PM IST

Rescue operations continue at the site of the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC), where 8 workers are said to be trapped. ... read..

BJP's return to power in Delhi after 27 Years a proud moment : BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 2:12:54 PM IST

BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay on Monday called the party's recent election victory a proud moment, saying it marked the return of the party in Delhi after 27 years. ... read..

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy visits Belagavi hospital, enquires about health of assaulted conductor

Belagavi (Karnataka) | February 24, 2025 2:12:52 PM IST

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy visited Belagavi BIMS Hospital and enquired about the health of Mahadevappa Hukkeri, the bus conductor who was assaulted following a dispute over language in Belagavi. ... read..

LoP Atishi Criticizes CM Rekha Gupta, alleges broken promise on Mahila Samman Yojana

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 2:12:50 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Monday expressed dissatisfaction with the Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, over the unfulfilled promise related to the Mahila Samman Yojana. ... read..

Textile, Tourism, Technology: PM Modi's 'mantra' for India's development

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 1:43:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that three sectors - textiles, tourism and technology- are "crucial" for India's development. ... read..

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi visits Ayodhya, seeks blessings for Odisha's prosperity

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 1:43:10 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Ayodhya to have darshan of Lord Ram. Majhi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, as he had wished to visit for a long time. ... read..

"Anarchy and a dictatorial attitude was adopted": Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva calls for meaningful debate

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 1:43:08 PM IST

Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva on Monday spoke ahead of the Delhi Assembly's new session, criticizing the previous approach in the assembly, which he claimed was marked by anarchy and a dictatorial attitude. ... read..

Court issues notice to BJP MLA in defamation complaint filed by BJP MP

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 5:13:04 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued a notice to a BJP MLA in a defamation complaint filed by BJP MP Raju Bista. ... read..

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