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"We stopped collection at all the toll barriers in state," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 5:12:49 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday stated that his government acted promptly on complaints about collections at toll barriers, ensuring that all such activities were halted across the state. ... read..

"BRS, BJP want to take undue advantage of Allu Arjun episode": TPCC chief Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 23, 2024 5:12:41 PM IST

Amid the controversy surrounding the Sandhya Theatre incident in Telangana, the state Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) chief, Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud, on Monday accused the BRS and BJP of trying to exploit the Allu Arjun episode for political gain. ... read..

"Assam, Manipur's old relation again taking pace": CM N Biren Singh after attending passing out parade of LBPA

Golaghat (Assam) | December 23, 2024 5:12:39 PM IST

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday expressed his gratitude to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for facilitating Institutional Review Board training saying that the old relation between the two states is again taking pace. ... read..

CBI files chargesheet in bribery case against Customs officials

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 5:12:32 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against three accused including then Preventive Officer (PO), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House (JNCH), Nhava Sheva and two private persons in a bribery case before the Special Judge (CBI), at Alibag ... read..

Himachal Chief Minister reviews centrally sponsored schemes

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 5:12:25 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, chaired a review meeting on centrally sponsored schemes on Monday and directed officials to expedite ongoing projects across various departments to ensure maximum benefits reach the people of ... read..

Andhra: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inspects Kanakipadu-Godavarru-Royyuru road

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 5:12:16 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday inspected the quality of road construction in Krishna district's Kankipadu Mandal, a project expected to benefit approximately 21,000 residents, according to a press release. ... read..

Pass/fail system: Centre allows holding back students in classes 5, 8

General News | December 23, 2024 5:12:14 PM IST

The central government has amended the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010, introducing provisions for regular examinations and holding back students in specific cases in Class 5 and Class 8 if they fail. ... read..

Amit Shah should resign: Uttar Pradesh Congress chief amid protests over remarks against Ambedkar

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 4:42:27 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid protests over alleged remarks against BR Ambedkar. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Antarvedhi villagers protest to remove liquor shop located near temple

Ambedkar Konaseema (Andhra Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 4:42:25 PM IST

Villagers in Antarvedhi protested on Monday, demanding the removal of a liquor store close to the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple. ... read..

"Seemed as if Rahul Gandhi isn't LoP, but a bouncer": Union Minister Sanjay Seth on Parliament ruckus

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 23, 2024 4:42:23 PM IST

Attacking Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the ruckus created in the Parliament, Union Minister Sanjay Seth on Monday called the Congress leader a "bouncer," and asked for Rahul Gandhi's resignation. ... read..

"The public of Delhi feels cheated": BJP MP accuses AAP of failing promises after 10 years in power

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 4:42:13 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of failing to deliver on its promises during their decade-long rule in the National Capital. ... read..

SC notes India facing acute shortage of doctors; directs special round of NEET counselling

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 4:42:10 PM IST

The Supreme Court has directed the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to conduct a special round of counselling to fill vacant medical seats for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate courses while noting the acute shortage of doctor ... read..

"Young man was killed because he was Dalit...": Rahul Gandhi visits victim of violence in Maharashtra's Parbhani

Parbhani (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2024 4:12:36 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited Maharashtra's Parbhani that had witnessed violence earlier this month and alleged that the victim was "murdered" because he was a Dalit and was "protecting" the Constitution. ... read..

UP CM reviews preparations for upcoming Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 4:12:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Maha Kumbh during his visit to Prayagraj. ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav defends MLA Suresh Yadav's remark on BJP being "Hindu terrorist organisation"

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 3:42:16 PM IST

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav backed his party leader and MLA Suresh Yadav who had reportedly called the BJP a 'Hindu terrorist organisation'. Responding to the question on his party MLA's remark Akhilesh Yadav said that those who spread hatred, c ... read..

As Shimla gets blanketed with snow, tourists relish 'white wonder'

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 3:12:37 PM IST

The picturesque capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, transformed into a winter wonderland on Monday as light snowfall blanketed the "Queen of Hills" in pristine white. ... read..

BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Congress for hypocrisy on Ambedkar's legacy and SC/ST protection

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 3:12:25 PM IST

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday accused the Congress party of hypocrisy regarding the legacy of former Minister of Law and Justice BR Ambedkar and the protection of SC/ST communities. Shankar slammed Congress for forcing Ambedkar to resign during ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to former Haryana CM Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala

Sirsa (Haryana) | December 23, 2024 3:12:20 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the former Haryana Chief Minister Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala in Sirsa on Monday. ... read..

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hands over 8.5 lakh govt appointment letters at 14th Rozgar Mela in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 23, 2024 3:12:15 PM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday distributed job appointment letters for government positions during the 14th edition of Rozgar Mela held at the BSF campus in Gandhinagar. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of former IAS Puja Khedkar, vacates interim protection

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 3:12:08 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar and also ordered to vacate the interim protection granted to her. ... read..

MP: 350 appointment letters distributed to newly appointed recruits of govt departments under Rozgar Mela in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 2:42:29 PM IST

A Rozgar Mela was organised at the new auditorium of Border Security Force Academy Tekanpur in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district on Monday in which 350 appointment letters were distributed to newly appointed recruits of government departments and organisa ... read..

"Whoever has done wrong, has to be sent to jail; law taking its course": Congress leader over Allu Arjun row

Mahbubnagar (Telangana) | December 23, 2024 2:42:27 PM IST

Amid a controversy over the Sandhya theatre incident in Telangana, Congress leader Anirudh Reddy on Monday accused actor Allu Arjun of using the public's excitement for his own commercial gain. ... read..

"BJP has no agenda to contest elections": AAM convenor Arvind Kejriwal lashes out at BJP's 'Aarop Patra'

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 2:42:24 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Aarop Patra' against him and said that the party had no agenda to contest the elections. ... read..

BSF conducts 'Rozgar Mela' in Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Punjab) | December 23, 2024 2:42:22 PM IST

The Frontier Headquarters of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab's Jalandhar recently hosted the 'Rozgar Mela 2024', organised by the Union Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the newly sele ... read..

Jaipur Fire: Former Rajasthan CM Raje visits injured in hospital; Nagaur MP Beniwal Seeks CBI probe

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 23, 2024 2:42:13 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and BJP MLA Vasundhara Raje, on Monday, visited those hospitalised in the December 20 fire incident in Jaipur's Bhankrota area. Raje also commended the efforts of the medical team. ... read..

"BJP trying to distract country through propaganda": Congress' Gaurav Gogoi amid demands for Shah's resignation

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 2:42:07 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday expressed disappointment over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's unwillingness to apologise for his "disrespectful" remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to distract the countr ... read..

UP DGP highlights preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025: Drones, CCTV, and 7-level system to ensure safety

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 2:13:13 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Police are making extensive preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the largest religious events in the world, expected to draw millions of people. DGP Prashant Kumar revealed that about 40 to 50 crore people are expected to vi ... read..

Assam Governor and Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh attend passing out parade of Lachit Barphukan Police Academy

Golaghat (Assam) | December 23, 2024 2:13:11 PM IST

Assam and Manipur's Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended the passing out parade at Assam Police Lachit Barphukan Police Academy (LBPA), Dergaon in Assam's Golaghat district on Monday. ... read..

"One day, they will end up digging their own govt": Akhilesh attacks BJP over Sambhal

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 2:13:08 PM IST

As the excavation work continued in Sambhal on Monday after a stepwell was unearthed, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said that they (BJP) will keep searching like this and one day will end up digging their own government. ... read..

AAP's accuses BJP of indulging in "dirty politics" as Delhi tableau misses out on Repuplic-Day

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 2:12:27 PM IST

After Arvind Kejriwal questioned the central government for not allowing Delhi's tableau to be included in the Republic Day parade, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Priyanka Kakkar on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in "low-level ... read..

"Not received any proof from legislative council media": Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman on CT Ravi Incident

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 23, 2024 2:12:11 PM IST

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Monday provided clarity on the incident involving BJP MLC CT Ravi, stating that no proof was presented by the legislative council's media regarding the issue. Horatti revealed that he personally ... read..

"Kejriwal can't work as CM or sign any file": BJP's Praveen Khandelwal

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 2:12:07 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Praveen Khandelwal on Monday said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal cannot work as the Chief Minister unless the Supreme Court amends or withdraws its order. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi to meet family of deceased Somnath Suryawnashi in Parbhani

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 1:42:25 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday morning left his residence in Delhi to visit the Parbhani district of Maharashtra where he will meet the families of victims who have been killed in the ongoing violence. ... read..

"Their lives are precious, I urge them to value their lives": BJP's Sunil Jakhar urges farmers to end hunger strike

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 23, 2024 1:42:23 PM IST

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on National Farmers' Day urged protesting farmer leaders to end their prolonged hunger strike, citing serious health risks and the fading media attention on their cause. ... read..

ISI-backed Khalistani terrorists neutralised in Pilibhit encounter: Punjab DGP

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 23, 2024 1:12:38 PM IST

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on Monday confirmed that a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Police and Punjab Police led to an encounter with three ISI-backed operatives of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. During the operation, t ... read..

ED files money laundering case against ex-constable in Madhya Pradesh State Road Transportation Department, associate

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 1:12:19 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Saurabh Sharma, a former constable of the Madhya Pradesh State Road Transportation Department, and his associate, Chetan Singh Gaur. ... read..

"Delhi ka AQI hua 500 paar, Yamuna mein hai pollution ki bahar, thank you Kejriwal Sarkar": BJP

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 1:12:17 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released a 'Aarop Patra' against Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal and his government in the national capital. ... read..

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of death of two workers due to electrocution in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 1:12:15 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two persons, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) died due to electrocution while repairing a ... read..

SC refuses to quash second FIR against Pawan Kumar Ahluwalia in KJS Cement case

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 1:12:10 PM IST

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has recently declined to interfere with a second First Information Report (FIR) filed against Pawan Kumar Ahluwalia and other directors of KJS Cement (I) Ltd. ... read..

Lakshmi Puri files plea in Delhi HC against TMC leader Saket Gokhale for non-compliance with defamation ruling

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 12:42:44 PM IST

Former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi Puri has moved the Delhi High Court against TMC leader Saket Gokhale, accusing him of failing to comply with a court order that required him to issue an apology on social media and pay Rs 50 lakh i ... read..

Fire breaks out jewelry shop in Parvathipuram Manyam

Parvathipuram Manyam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 12:42:28 PM IST

A fire broke out at the Kartikeya Jewelry shop in Palakonda town in Parvathipuram on the midnight hours of Monday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 136 year old Bhilai Railway Station renovated under Amrit Bharat Station Yojana

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 23, 2024 12:42:17 PM IST

The Modi government at the Center has launched the Amrit Bharat Station Yojna to modernize railway stations, with the 136-year-old historic Bhilai railway station undergoing renovation. Other stations in Chhattisgarh are also included in this scheme. ... read..

Maha Kumbh generates employment in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 12:42:08 PM IST

The Maha Kumbh Mela being organised by the Uttar Pradesh government in Prayagraj has brought many employment opportunities, especially for the artisans and skilled labourers. ... read..

"Together for political power, not ideological reasons": Sanjay Raut takes dig at Mahayuti alliance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2024 12:12:49 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday took a dig at the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, saying that they are together for political power and not because of ideological similarities. He also said they focus on fulfilling their party's financial needs ... read..

"I don't think it is possible for him to even become MLA": Sandeep Dikshit doubts Arvind Kejriwal's CM prospects

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 12:12:47 PM IST

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday raised doubts about Arvind Kejriwal's ability to become the Chief Minister of Delhi, suggesting that it may not be possible for him to even become an MLA. Dikshit pointed out that even if Kejriwal takes the oath a ... read..

"Essential to nurture talent of youth, responsibility lies with country's education system": PM Modi

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 12:12:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that to take the country forward, it is essential to nurture the potential of youth talent and for this, the responsibility lies with the country's education system. ... read..

Assam Police arrests 5348 people in drive against child marriage

Guwahati (Assam) | December 23, 2024 12:12:43 PM IST

Continuing their drive against child marriage and other social evils, the Assam Police arrested 5348 persons across the state in last two years and registered 5842 cases. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Gas leak at pharma plant in Anakapalli, 2 hospitalised

Andhra Pradesh | December 23, 2024 12:12:34 PM IST

Two persons have been admitted to hospital after a suspected gas leak incident at a private company located in the Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City in Parawada Mandal, Anakapalli, on Monday morning. ... read..

Court grants bail to six accused in vandalism at Allu Arjun's house in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 23, 2024 12:12:32 PM IST

Six accused who allegedly vandalised Actor Allu Arjun's Jubilee Hills residence recently in Telangana's Hyderabad were granted bail, a lawyer said, adding that they were produced before a Hyderabad court on Monday morning. ... read..

Residents feel the chill as temperatures drop across North India

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 11:42:27 AM IST

The national capital on Monday shivered as a harsh cold wave and light rain was experienced. The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature was 20 degrees Celsius. ... read..

Delhi HC extends Kuldeep Singh Sengar's interim bail in Unnao rape case for one month

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 11:42:20 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has extended the interim bail of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the Unnao rape case, for one more month. Sengar had approached the court requesting a five-month extension of his bail on medical grounds. ... read..

PM Modi distributes 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits, says, "Development of country happens through its youth"

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 11:42:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday distributed more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits through video conferencing. ... read..

Excavation in Sambhal uncovers alleged transformation of Hindu temple into Islamic structure, alleges Ram Mandir chief priest

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 11:42:13 AM IST

Excavation work in Sambhal has uncovered evidence suggesting that an ancient Hindu temple, once located at the site, was allegedly occupied, destroyed, and later transformed into an Islamic structure, alleged Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in ... read..

Delhi BJP MLAs move HC for timely submission of CAG reports to Assembly Speaker

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 11:42:11 AM IST

Several MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the national capital approached the Delhi High Court, seeking directions to the Delhi Government to forward 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports to the Speaker of the state Legislative Asse ... read..

"Moment of immense joy, pride... for all Indians": BJPs CR Kesavan hails PM Modi's Kuwait award as historic recognition

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2024 11:42:09 AM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday hailed the conferral of Kuwait's highest civilian honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a historic moment for India, describing it as a "moment of immense joy, pride, and honour for all Indians." ... read..

"True well-wisher of poor and farmers": PM Modi pays tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 11:12:22 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary. ... read..

Heavy Rainfall lashes several parts of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2024 11:12:18 AM IST

The Kovilpatti area of the Thoothukudi district, along with neighbouring areas such as Ettayapuram, Kamanayakkanpatti, Nalatinputhur, Maniyachi, Pandavar Mangalam, Chitangulam, Mooppanpatti, and Ilubaiyurani, has been experiencing widespread rainfall sinc ... read..

Sambhal: Manual labour resumes excavation work of Chandausi stepwell after JCB fails

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 11:12:15 AM IST

Manual labour was deployed by the Nagar Palika on Monday morning to continue the underground excavation work in Laxmanganj, after a JCB machine failed to move further. The excavation began with the help of local workers, who took over the task of uncoveri ... read..

2 Police personnel injured as joint team of UP and Punjab police gun down 3 Khalistani terrorists in encounter

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 11:12:08 AM IST

Two police constables were injured in an encounter with three 'khalistani terrorists' who had been involved in the Gurdaspur police station grenade attack in Punjab. ... read..

Maha Kumbh: Tents set up at banks of Sangam, temporary bridges built for devotees

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 10:42:28 AM IST

The drone visuals from the banks of 'Triveni Sangam' (confluence) of Ganga and Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj showcase the arrangements made by the state government for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela scheduled to be held from January 13 to February 26, 202 ... read..

Karnataka: Case registered against individuals who attempted to attack BJP MLC CT Ravi

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 23, 2024 10:42:25 AM IST

A case has been registered against individuals who attempted to attack BJP MLC CT Ravi on December 19 at Belagavi Suvarna Soudha. ... read..

Ujjain: 108 temple Hanuman Yatra marks 100 years of spiritual journey

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 10:42:19 AM IST

The 108 Temple Hanuman Yatra, a pilgrimage celebrated for a century, kicked off in Ujjain today. ... read..

2 Police personnel injured as joint team of UP and Punjab police gun down 3 Khalistani terrorists killed in encounter

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 10:42:13 AM IST

Two police constables were injured in an encounter with three 'khalistani terrorists' who had been involved in the Gurdaspur police station grenade attack in Punjab. ... read..

3 khalistani terrorists encountered in joint UP-Punjab police operation; arms seized

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 23, 2024 10:12:38 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Police and Punjab Police successfully carried out a joint operation, leading to an encounter with three members of a Pakistan-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror module. The suspects fired at the police party during the opera ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Siberian birds flock to Brajghat, Garh Ganga

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), | December 23, 2024 10:12:34 AM IST

The holy town of Brajghat in Garh Ganga in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh is temporarily occupied by bright Siberian birds that migrate across continents every year from November to February. ... read..

Srinagar freezes at minus 7 degrees Celsius

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 23, 2024 10:12:32 AM IST

The surface of the Dal Lake on Monday froze as an intense coldwave gripped the Kashmir valley. ... read..

"These are just election promises": BJP's Poonawalla targets AAP's promises ahead of Delhi polls

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 10:12:27 AM IST

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its latest promises under the Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjivani Yojana, accusing the party of failing to deliver on key issues during its 10 years in power in Delhi. ... read..

Maharashtra: 3 dead, 6 injured after dumper truck runs over people sleeping on footpath in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2024 9:42:33 AM IST

Three people, including two toddlers, died and six others were injured after a dumper truck ran over them while they were sleeping on the footpath in the Wagholi Chowk area of Pune City. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Margazhi Ashtami Chariot festival celebrated at Madurai Meenakshi Temple

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), | December 23, 2024 9:42:24 AM IST

The iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu came alive as the Margazhi Ashtami Chariot Festival drew a massive crowd of devotees, celebrating the occasion with great fervour and devotion. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Waterlogging in Thoothukudi amid heavy downpour

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2024 9:42:21 AM IST

Amid heavy downpours, the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu on Monday morning witnessed waterlogging in residential areas with the local administration making efforts to draw out the stranded rainwater through a water suction pump. ... read..

Vice President Dhankhar pays tribute to former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 9:42:18 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary at Kisan Ghat, New Delhi. ... read..

Manipur security forces seize large weapons cache in Imphal West and Kangpokpi districts

Imphal (Manipur) | December 23, 2024 9:42:13 AM IST

The Manipur security forces conducted search operations and area domination in the vulnerable hill and valley districts, following which they recovered a large weapons cache. ... read..

ASI uncovers ancient stepwell in Sambhal after reopening of Shiv-Hanuman temple, new visuals emerge

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 9:12:08 AM IST

Visuals from Chandausi, Sambhal, show excavation work carried out at an age-old stepwell, which was uncovered by a team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Sunday. ... read..

UP: BJP MLA Harish Shakya among 16 others accused of gang rape and land grabbing in Badaun

Badaun (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 8:42:24 AM IST

A case of alleged gang rape has been registered against BJP MLA Harish Shakya, his brother Satendra Shakya, among 16 others, in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The Civil Lines Police Station filed the case following a court order. The allegations include sexual as ... read..

Haryana: Rajnath Singh to visit Om Prakash Chautala's village today to pay tributes

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 8:42:20 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala's village in Sirsa today to pay tributes and express his condolences to the bereaved family. ... read..

Light rain brings chill to Delhi-NCR, air quality remains 'severe'

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 8:42:17 AM IST

A thick layer of fog engulfed the national capital on Monday as a harsh coldwave and light rain was experienced in Delhi. ... read..

Ayodhya Municipal Corporation gears up to recieve Kumbh devotees

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 8:42:13 AM IST

The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has made arrangements for the devotees, setting up shelter places and ensuring the availability of drinking water. The shelter places set up by the Ayodhya Nagar Nigam will provide devotees relief from the cold weather. ... read..

MP: Hanuman Ashtami celebrated with grandeur at Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 8:42:09 AM IST

During Monday's Bhasma Aarti at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, Lord Mahakal was adorned in the form of Lord Hanuman to celebrate Hanuman Ashtami with devotion and grandeur. ... read..

"Completely baseless": BJP MP Khandelwal lambasts Kharge's remarks on election conduct rules

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 8:12:07 AM IST

Hitting back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on the electoral process, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, Praveen Khandelwal said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) transparently conducts elections and the statements o ... read..

"Kejriwal didn't do anything for women in last 10 years," says Delhi Assembly LoP Vijender Gupta

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 7:12:08 AM IST

BJP leader and Delhi Assembly LoP Vijender Gupta slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and claimed that he has done nothing for women in the last ten years of tenure. ... read..

West Bengal: "90 per cent of civic volunteers in state are Jamaat supporters," says BJP leader Arjun Singh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2024 7:12:07 AM IST

Following the arrest of two suspected terrorists linked to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh by Assam STF in Murshidabad, West Bengal, BJP leader Arjun Singh alleged that 90 per cent of the civic volunteers in the state are Jamaat supporters. ... read..

Delhi police busts cricket betting racket, 10 arrested

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 6:42:18 AM IST

In a major crackdown on illegal cricket betting, the Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested 10 individuals active in different states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, said Delhi Police in statement. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Bhupesh Baghel meets family of deceased police constable, says family demands CBI inquiry

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | December 23, 2024 6:42:14 AM IST

Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday spoke to the family of the deceased police constable who was found hanging from a tree in Rajnandgaon district on Saturday and said that the victim's family has raised "discre ... read..

Misunderstanding of religion leads to atrocities in the world: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Amravati (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2024 6:42:06 AM IST

Addressing the Mahanubhav Ashram Shatakpurti Samaroh, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urged different sects to work and explain their religion to its followers as misunderstanding of religion leads to atrocities in the world. ... read..

Instead of Taj Mahal's replica, we now offer holy texts of Ramayan, Mahabharat to foreign guests: CM Mohan Yadav

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 6:12:29 AM IST

Participating in Rudrabhishek programme in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said, now Indians don't need to have to give the Taj Mahal (replica) to foreign guests anymore instead we gift Geeta, Ramayan, Mahabharat, and the holy t ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav calls Vijay Sinha "useless" as Bihar's Dy CM

Patna (Bihar) | December 23, 2024 6:12:25 AM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav has slammed Bihar's Dy CM Vijay Sinha and called him "useless" as a Dy CM. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha slams previous left govt for failing to resolve Bru-Reang crisis

Agartala (Tripura) | December 23, 2024 5:12:05 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday criticized the then previous left government for its failure to resolve the 23-year-long Bru Reang issue in the state, stating that the dedicated efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister A ... read..

TDP Membership drive in Delhi aims to strengthen NDA alliance: Alapati Krishna Mohan

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 4:42:06 AM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Alapati Krishna Mohan on Sunday highlighted the party's ongoing membership drive in Delhi, calling it a significant step towards strengthening the alliance. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami congratulates newly elected president of Akhil Garhwal Sabha

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 23, 2024 4:12:13 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday congratulated the newly elected president of Akhil Garhwal Sabha Roshan Dhasmana over phone. ... read..

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhada makes grand entry to Sangam city

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 4:12:11 AM IST

Shri Panch Dashnam Avahan Akhada reaches Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and made an official entry into the Sangam city here on Sunday. ... read..

Fire breaks out in J-K's Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 23, 2024 3:12:09 AM IST

A fire broke out in Gandoh Bhalessa village area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on Sunday, said officials. ... read..

Tripura: 3 Bangladeshi nationals arrested at Agartala Railway Station for illegal entry

Agartala (Tripura) | December 23, 2024 3:12:07 AM IST

Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Tripura's Agartala Railway Station on Sunday for illegal entry into India, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Agartala Government Railway Police stated. ... read..

Under Rozgar Mela, PM Modi to distribute more than 71,000 appointment letters to recruits in Central Government departments

New Delhi | December 23, 2024 1:42:11 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits on 23rd December at around 10:30 AM through video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the occasion, said a statement from the Pri ... read..

I&B Secretary reviews construction of Western regional campus of IIMC in Amravati

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2024 1:42:09 AM IST

The Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Sunday appealed to contractors from across the country and the Vidarbha region in particular, to take initiative and participate in the bidding process for the construction of the infrastructure of ... read..

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