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Double Maharashtra Kesari Chandrahar Patil joins Shiv Sena (UBT)

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 11, 2024 10:56:09 PM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, double Maharashtra Kesari Chandrahar Patil joined Shiv Sena (UBT) in the presence of former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree on Monday. ... read..

Tripura CM Saha inaugurates new staff quarter complex in Unkoti, engages with health workers

Agartala (Tripura) | March 11, 2024 9:56:23 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday inaugurated the new staff quarter complex at Kanika Memorial Primary Health Centre in Unkoti district. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu unveils, lays foundation stone of 14 development projects worth Rs 143 crore

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 9:56:18 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday unveiled and laid the foundation stone of 14 development projects worth Rs 143 crore in Indora Assembly Constituency. He also presided over the annual function of Government Degree College I ... read..

PM Modi arrives at BJP headquarters for Central Election Committee meeting

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 9:56:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Monday for the party's Central Election Committee meeting. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi, Rajnath Singh unveil development projects worth Rs 3,666 cr

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 9:56:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled 206 development projects worth Rs 3,666 crore at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on Monday. ... read..

ED attaches immovable assets worth Rs 4.81 crore of four individuals in J-K bank fraud case

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 9:56:12 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 4.81 crore of four individuals, including two jewellers and two engaged in tours and travels service, in Jammu and Kashmir linked to a bank fraud case. ... read..

"CAA is meant to only target Muslims, based on Godse's thought": Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 11, 2024 9:56:10 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Monday that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is meant to only target the Muslim section of society, adding that the legislation takes inspiration from the thoughts of Nathuram Godse, who was the assassin of Mahatma ... read..

Aaranyak organises 3-day wildlife filmmaking workshop to encourage visual storytelling for conservation

Guwahati (Assam) | March 11, 2024 9:56:07 PM IST

A prominent wildlife conservation organisation 'Aaranyak', in a first-of-its-kind initiative, organised a three-day workshop on nature and wildlife filmmaking. The workshop emphasises the power of visual storytelling through the medium of film. ... read..

"DMK is a dynastic party," says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 9:55:48 PM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized the DMK stating that it is a dynastic party that prioritizes its own family over the development of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: HC orders ASI survey of Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 9:55:46 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday allowed the survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex, advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain said. ... read..

Youth Congress workers hold protest against state govt over issues of price rise, unemployment in Chhattisgarh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 11, 2024 8:56:59 PM IST

The Indian Youth Congress workers held a protest against the state government on Monday over issues of price rise, unemployment and "mismanagement of the economy" in the state. ... read..

SC directs not to take coercive steps against TV anchor Sudhir Chaudhary till further orders

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 8:56:58 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday gave interim relief to TV anchor Sudhir Chaudhary as it directed not to take coercive steps against him until further orders in a matter pertaining to allegedly making casteist remarks. ... read..

Congress targets Centre over timing of CAA rules' notification: Mamata says "will fight if people deprived of rights"

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 8:56:52 PM IST

The Congress on Monday took a jibe at the Modi government over the timing of its decision to notify CAA rules, saying the notification move near the date of announcement of Lok Sabha election dates is "evidently designed to polarise the elections, especia ... read..

"Won't leave Chhindwara under any circumstance": Kamal Nath on contesting Lok Sabha polls from Jabalpur

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 8:56:47 PM IST

Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday ruled out the possibility of contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh and said that "he will not leave Chhindwara under any circumstance." ... read..

"India is proud of them": Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO on first flight test of Agni-5 missile

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 8:56:41 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday congratulated the scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the maiden flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle ( ... read..

Uttarakhand: Important decisions taken on health and education in cabinet meeting held under CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 11, 2024 8:56:40 PM IST

Various important decisions on health and education were taken in public interest in the cabinet meeting held on Monday under the chairmanship of Uttarankand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. ... read..

Centre to notify implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act rules today

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 8:56:35 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will notify the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 regulations on Monday, days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled. ... read..

PM Modi praises CM Khattar for promptness in getting Dwaka Expressway constructed

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 11, 2024 8:56:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Chief Minister Manohar Lal and the Haryana government for promptness and dedication in getting the Dwarka Expressway constructed. ... read..

NIA chargesheets top Naxal leader in Telangana Left Wing Extremism conspiracy case

General News | March 11, 2024 8:56:30 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted a top leader of the banned Naxal terror outfit in a Telangana case relating to a conspiracy to promote left wing extremism (LWE) in the country. Sanjoy Deepa ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 8:56:28 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan's anticipatory bail plea. He sought anticipatory bail in the Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case. ... read..

Hyderabad-based artist embroiders Ramayana, cites Ayodhya Ram Temple as inspiration

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 11, 2024 8:56:26 PM IST

Hyderabad-based artist Aparna Kanumuri has stitched the entire narrative of Ramayana through the art of embroidery. ... read..

"BJP has hatched a conspiracy to change the Constitution": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 11, 2024 8:56:24 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the BJP believes in a "dictatorial attitude" and has hatched a conspiracy to change the Constitution. ... read..

"AAP has pushed Punjab to economic collapse": BJP demands CM Mann to bring white paper

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 11, 2024 7:56:34 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit out at the Punjab government, alleging it of pushing the state to the brink of economic collapse by grossly "misusing" the resources and putting the state under "unprecedented heavy indebtedness". ... read..

Centre notifies implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act rules

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 7:56:27 PM IST

The Union Home Ministry has notified implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules on Monday, days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections schedule. ... read..

SC agrees to examine whether downloading, possessing child porn is offence

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 7:56:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the Madras High Court order which held that downloading and possessing child pornography is not an offence. ... read..

Meeting of TDP, BJP, Jana Sena Party underway to discuss seat sharing ahead of Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, LS polls

NTR (Andhra Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 7:56:16 PM IST

A crucial meeting of the Telugu Desam Party, the Jana Sena Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party is currently underway to discuss seat sharing for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Congress, Trinamool question timing of Centre's announcement to notify CAA

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 7:56:14 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday announced that it would be notifying, the Rules under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019). ... read..

Uttarakhand: Pushkar Singh Dhami holds review meeting of CM Helpline 1905

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 11, 2024 7:56:13 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting of CM Helpline 1905 at the Secretariat on Monday. During the meeting, the Chief Minister talked to various complainants, listened to their problems and took feedback regarding the CM Hel ... read..

Electoral bonds: Supreme Court's order which dismissed SBI plea was very categorical, says Congress MP Manish Tewari

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 7:56:09 PM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday lauded the Supreme Court's decisive dismissal of the State Bank of India's (SBI) plea for an extension on the electoral bonds case. He commended the court's categorical order, criticizing SBI for allegedly obfuscating t ... read..

Centre launches national curriculum for early childhood care and education

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 7:56:06 PM IST

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a national curriculum for early childhood care and education for children from three to six years and a national framework for early childhood stimulation for children from birth to three years. ... read..

600 Indira canteens to come up across state including Bengaluru: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 11, 2024 6:56:56 PM IST

With an aim to provide meals and breakfast to the poor at a low rate, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a total of 600 Indira canteens will be established across the state, including Bengaluru. ... read..

Guwahati Tea Warehousing Association welcomes Centre's decision to 100 pc auction of dust tea grades from North India

Guwahati (Assam) | March 11, 2024 6:56:37 PM IST

The Guwahati Tea Warehousing Association (GTWA), the body of tea traders, buyers, packers, and retailers of tea in Assam, has welcomed and extended support to the Commerce Ministry and Tea Board's decision to conduct a 100 per cent dust tea auction trial ... read..

SC extends stay on defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal over retweeting defamatory video of YouTuber

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 6:56:27 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday extended its interim order of stay on the trial court's proceedings till May 13 in the defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over retweeting a video of a YouTuber making allegations against the BJP IT Cel ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Naxalite killed in encounter in Dantewada

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) | March 11, 2024 6:56:25 PM IST

A Naxalite was killed during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Dantwada district on Monday, officials said. ... read..

"Voice of farmers is being neglected," says Rahul Kaswan after joining Congress

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 6:56:13 PM IST

After resigning from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Churu Lok Sabha MP Rahul Kaswan on Monday said that the voice of farmers is being neglected in the country and this prompted him to join Congress. ... read..

PM Modi lauds Mission Divyastra, first flight test of Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 6:56:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. ... read..

"BJP should remove such leaders from party": Congress chief on Anantkumar Hegde's 'change Constitution' remark

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 5:56:53 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Karnataka, Anantkumar Hegde, has stirred controversy by calling for voters to give a two-thirds majority to his party in the Lok Sabha to enable amendments to the Constitution, with the Congress criticising it widely, asking ... read..

IG Drones, IIM Sambalpur partners to inaugurate first-ever drone centre of excellence in Delhi

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 5:56:44 PM IST

IG Drones, India's leading drone tech and analytics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, Delhi Campus for collaborative work in advanced applications of drone technolo ... read..

Karnataka Health Minister bans food colouring agent Rhodamine-B used in Gobi Manchurian, cotton candy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 11, 2024 5:56:43 PM IST

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao on Monday banned the food colouring agent, Rhodamine-B which is widely used in dishes such as 'Gobi Manchurian' and cotton candy. ... read..

Delhi Police bust sex racket in Shahdara, 7 apprehended, 6 women rescued from prostitution

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 5:56:35 PM IST

Delhi Police busted a prostitution racket gang in which seven people were apprehended and six women rescued in the Shahdara area of Delhi, a police official said. ... read..

Delhi HC to hear Congress plea tomorrow seeking stay on IT recovery proceedings

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 5:56:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday listed a plea moved by the Indian National Congress (INC) seeking a stay on the Income Tax notice for recovery of more than Rs 105 crore as outstanding tax for hearing on Tuesday. ... read..

"Ensure level-playing field for free, fair and inducement-free elections": CEC Rajiv Kumar directs poll observers

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 5:56:23 PM IST

In the run-up to the forthcoming General Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, the Election Commission of India on Monday organised a briefing for Observers to be deployed in the States and Union Territories. ... read..

Union Home Ministry likely to notify CAA rules today

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 5:56:13 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to announce the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 regulations on Monday evening, sources said. ... read..

Namo Drone Didis showcases skills across country; PM Modi witnesses demonstration in Delhi

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 5:56:11 PM IST

Hundreds of beneficiaries of the centre-sponsored scheme- 'Namo Drone Didis' observed agricultural drone demonstrations simultaneously across the country at various locations on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to 84 candidates

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 11, 2024 5:56:06 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday distributed appointment letters to a total of 84 candidates for various departments under the state government. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: AGP announces candidates for Barpeta and Dhubri seats in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | March 11, 2024 5:55:55 PM IST

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), an ally of the BJP-led Assam government, announced the list of candidates for two parliamentary constituencies in Assam on Monday. ... read..

WB: ABVP workers protest over Sandeshkhali incident in Siliguri, police resort to lathi-charge

Siliguri (West Bengal) | March 11, 2024 5:55:53 PM IST

West Bengal Police lathi-charged the workers of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), who were protesting against the state government over the Sandeshkhali incident, in Siliguri on Monday. ... read..

Rajasthan: Churu BJP MP Rahul Kaswan joins Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 4:56:45 PM IST

In a jolt to the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Kaswan, a BJP MP from Rajasthan's Churu district on Monday joined the Congress. ... read..

Congress leader Jaya Thakur moves SC, urges court to restrain Centre from appointing new ECs

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 4:56:43 PM IST

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court to restrain the central government from appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners as per Sections 7 and 8 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointm ... read..

People need to know who purchased electoral bonds: Congress' Karti Chidambaram after SC junk's SBI application

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 4:56:40 PM IST

After the Supreme Court dismissed an application of the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension of time till June 30 to submit details of Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said that the people of ... read..

Study finds consuming excessive salt can cause hypertension, heart disease

Chandigarh | March 11, 2024 4:56:33 PM IST

Intake of nutrients necessary for good cardiovascular and kidney health is suboptimal among the population in North India, according to a new study, which has shown excessive salt consumption exceeding recommended levels, inadequate potassium intake, and ... read..

People need to know who purchased electoral bonds: Congress' Karti Chidambaram after SC junks SBI application

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 4:56:31 PM IST

SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC order directing CBI probe in Sandeshkhali matter pertaining to attack on ED

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 4:56:25 PM IST

In a setback to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Calcutta High Court's order directing a CBI probe in the Sandeshkhali matter pertaining to the attack on ED officials. ... read..

Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police gets 45 days extension to complete investigation

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 4:56:22 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Monday granted a 45-day extension to the Special Cell of Delhi Police to complete the investigation in the Parliament Security Breach case registered under stringent sections of UAPA. ... read..

SC refuses to stay Bombay High Court order acquitting GN Saibaba in Maoist link case

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 4:56:18 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Bombay High Court verdict acquitting Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba and five other accused in a case in which he was accused of having links with the banned CPI (Maoist). ... read..

ED assault case: CBI summons Shahjahan Sheikh's 9 aide in Sandeshkhali

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 3:56:57 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned nine persons including some close aides and acquaintances of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Seikh to appear before it on Monday in the case related to the alleged attack on Enforcement Direct ... read..

NTA extends NEET UG 2024 exam registration date till March 16

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 3:56:48 PM IST

The National Testing Agency on Monday extended the registration window for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 examination till March 16. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 400 kgs of ganja worth Rs 60 lakh seized in Pudukottai district

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 3:56:38 PM IST

More than 400 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 60 lakh were seized during a raid in Tamil Nadu's Pudukottai district, officials said on Monday. ... read..

TN: Trichy Customs foil smuggling attempt, seize narcotics worth Rs 111 crore

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 3:56:34 PM IST

Trichy Customs Preventive Unit thwarted a major smuggling operation and seized a large cache of hashish worth Rs 110 crore and ganja worth Rs. 1.05 crore from Mimisal Mimisal village of Tamil Nadu's Pudukottai district. ... read..

RJD leader Rabri Devi files nomination for Bihar MLC elections

Patna (Bihar) | March 11, 2024 3:56:32 PM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD leader Rabri Devi filed her nomination for the Bihar MLC elections on Monday. ... read..

"PM Modi, Amit Shah experts in psychological warfare": Jairam Ramesh

Surat (Gujarat) | March 11, 2024 3:56:24 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah 'experts at psychological warfare' while questioning their claim that the BJP-led NDA was poised to go '400 paar' (beyond 400) in the upcoming L ... read..

"It will also shift gear of people's lives," PM Modi after inaugurating Dwarka Expressway

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 11, 2024 3:56:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday after inaugurating Dwarka Expressway, asserted that the country has taken another big step towards modern connectivity adding that the modern expressway will work to shift gears not only in vehicles but also in the l ... read..

Delhi police nabs four for attacking team searching for 'criminal'

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 3:56:18 PM IST

Delhi Police nabbed four people after some uniformed personnel from the Mohan Garden police station allegedly came under attack by some residents. ... read..

Road rage leads to cross-firing in Delhi, 3 sustain injuries

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 3:56:07 PM IST

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against several individuals after a scuffle broke out over a road rage incident, which further escalated into cross-firing from both sides. ... read..

Samajwadi Party, INDIA will be first to emerge victorious: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 3:56:00 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that his party along with the INDIA bloc will register the first victory in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

"Congress and its 'Ghamandia' alliance lost their sleep because of development work of govt: PM Modi

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 11, 2024 3:55:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the Congress and said that the 'ghamandia' alliance are afraid of the pace at which development is being undertaken by the present government in the country. ... read..

Andhra CM apprehensive after TDP, Jana Sena and BJP formed alliance: Nara Lokesh

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 3:55:52 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh on Monday said that Andhra Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is "apprehensive" after TDP, Jana Sena Party and BJP formed an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls in the state. ... read..

"Never a secret": P Chidambaram on Anantkumar Hegde's "Rewriting Indian Constitution" statement

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 2:57:15 PM IST

After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anantkumar Hegde's controversial statement regarding "rewriting the Indian Constitution" caused a political flutter senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said that the "BJP's intention" to amend the Constitution was "n ... read..

SC dismisses SBI's plea seeking extension of time to submit details of Electoral Bonds, directs disclosure by March 12

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 2:57:08 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an application of State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension of time till June 30 to submit details of Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India and asked the bank to disclose the details by March 12. ... read..

"Drone Didis, Lakhpati Didis scripting new chapters of success": PM Modi

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 2:57:06 PM IST

Coming out in praise of women and hailing the determination and perseverance of the country's 'Nari Shakti', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the 'Drone Didis' and 'Lakhpati Didis' are scripting new chapters of success. ... read..

Mumbai: Special NIA court issues bailable warrant against BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 11, 2024 2:57:03 PM IST

A special NIA court in Mumbai has issued a bailable warrant of Rs 10000 against BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. ... read..

"INDIA alliance is an alliance of corrupt people, scammers": Nityanand Rai hits out at opposition

Patna (Bihar) | March 11, 2024 2:56:59 PM IST

Union Minister of State Nityanand Rai came down heavily on the opposition on Monday, stating that "INDIA alliance is an alliance of corrupt people, scammers and those who usurp the rights of the poor. It believes in nepotism and appeasement policies." ... read..

After hailing resurgence of 'Nari Shakti', PM Modi witnesses demonstration by 'Namo Drone Didis'

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 2:56:56 PM IST

After hailing the resurgence of 'Nari Shakti' in the country while felicitating the 'Drone Didis' and 'Lakhpati Didis' at an event in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally witnessed drone-flying by the 'Namo Drone Didis'. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for 112 National Highway Projects

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 11, 2024 2:56:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 112 National Highway projects spread across the country worth about Rs 1 lakh crore on Monday. ... read..

CPI(M) Politburo holds meeting to strategise on Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 1:57:13 PM IST

Day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress announed candidates for all 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state, dealing a blow to the possiblity of alliance with the Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a meeting ... read..

"No scarcity of water in Bengaluru, BJP created it": Deputy CM DK Shivakumar slams BJP over water crisis

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 11, 2024 1:57:11 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP alleging that the party was indulging in politics over the water shortage in Bengaluru. ... read..

"We are with you...": Kejriwal extends support to fasting innovator-turned-reformist Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 1:57:04 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday extended his support to engineer-and-innovator-turned-educational reformist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a 21-day protest fast against the Centre, pushing for his demands that include statehood and implementatio ... read..

CM Biren Singh launches Manipur Heli Service

Imphal (Manipur) | March 11, 2024 1:56:58 PM IST

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday launched the Manipur Heli Service and said the air route connectivity between Imphal and Ukhrul will serve as a convenient means of travel and transportation. ... read..

PM Modi applauds spirit of India's Lakhpati Didis, distributed 1000 Kisan drones to 1000 NaMo Drone Didis

New Delhi, | March 11, 2024 1:56:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday handed over 1000 drones to 1,000 Namo Drone Didis across 10 locations across the country and disbursed bank loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the Sashakt Nari - Viksit Bharat programme at Indian Agricultural Resear ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission briefs its observers; ECI to visit J-K tomorrow

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 1:56:52 PM IST

The Election Commission held a briefing here in the national capital on Monday for all its observers for the General Election to Lok Sabha and General Election to Legislative Assemblies 2024. ... read..

UP: 10 NDA candidates file nominations for March 21 MLC polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 1:56:43 PM IST

As many as 10 BJP-led NDA candidates on Monday filed nominations for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh MLC elections in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reaches Ayodhya for Ram Lalla darshan

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 1:56:41 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reached Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh for the darshan of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple. ... read..

Appointing new Election Commissioner now not morally right: Congress' Karti Chidambaram

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 1:56:39 PM IST

After Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that though Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to hold a meeting on March 15 to appoint a new person for the post, it is not "morally" right. ... read..

PM Modi holds roadshow in Gurugram, inaugurates 112 National Highway projects

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 11, 2024 1:56:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Gurugram on Monday as he visited Haryana city to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 112 big-ticket National Highway projects spread across the country worth about Rs one lakh crore. ... read..

Delhi court sentences woman to 6 months jail for not filing ITR on income of Rs 2 Crores

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 1:56:36 PM IST

A Delhi Court recently convicted and sentenced a woman to six months in jail for not filing a return on income of Rs two crores. ... read..

Sharjeel Imam sedition case: Delhi HC issues notice to Delhi police on Sharjeel's bail plea

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 1:56:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to Delhi police on Sharjeel Imam's plea challenging a trial court order denying him bail in a Sedition case. His earlier bail plea was dismissed by the trial court on February 17. ... read..

PM Modi holds roadshow in Gurugram, to inaugurate 112 National Highway projects

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 11, 2024 1:56:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Gurugram on Monday, as he arrived in the city to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 112 big-ticket National Highway projects spread across the country worth about Rs one lakh crore. ... read..

"Whenever I talked about women empowerment, Congress insulted me": PM Modi

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 1:56:28 PM IST

Launching a fresh attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that whenever he talked about women empowerment, the grand old party insulted him adding that Modi's schemes are the result of on-ground experiences. ... read..

"Ayodhya is world's largest cultural centre": Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 11, 2024 1:56:26 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday reached Ayodhya for darshan of Lord Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, the holy city of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Maharastra Congress leaders to seek security for Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 11, 2024 12:58:48 PM IST

As the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is scheduled to enter Maharashtra on Tuesday, Congress leaders in the state are meeting Maharashtra Director General of Police, seeking "enhanced" security for Rahul Gandhi's Manipur- Mumbai Yatra. ... read..

Haryana: Six killed, six injured as speeding car rams another in Rewari

Rewari (Haryana) | March 11, 2024 12:58:43 PM IST

At least six people were killed and six more injured in a major road accident at Haryana's Rewari on Sunday late night, police said. ... read..

ED an ally of the BJP, creating terror amongst the opposition " Sharad Pawar

Pune(Maharshtra) | March 11, 2024 12:58:40 PM IST

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday alleged that the BJP-led government is misusing agencies like Enforcement Directorate to create fear among the opposition and called ED the "supporting party" of BJP. ... read..

Congress moves Delhi HC seeking stay on IT recovery proceedings

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 12:58:37 PM IST

The Indian National Congress (INC) on Monday moved the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the Income Tax notice for recovery of more than Rs 105 crore as outstanding tax. ... read..

Seven fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) | March 11, 2024 12:58:32 PM IST

Seven fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on the charges of 'trespassing' in the early hours of March 10. As per the information, the seven fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for trespassing while fishing at a distance of 32 nautica ... read..

Sharad Pawar claims several NCP leaders unhappy in Ajit Pawar faction, keeps doors open

Pune (Maharshtra) | March 11, 2024 12:58:31 PM IST

Amid the speculation of Ajit Pawar faction leader Nilesh Lanke joining the Sharad Pawar faction, NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar claimed that several leaders are not comfortable with the other side (Ajit Pawar faction). ... read..

Farmer leader Sarwan Pandher calls 'Rail Roko' protest successful

Amritsar (Punjab) | March 11, 2024 12:58:29 PM IST

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday claimed that the nationwide 'Rail Roko' protest by the farmer unions to press for a host of demands was 'successful'. ... read..

"ED an ally of BJP, creating terror amongst the opposition", says Sharad Pawar

Pune(Maharshtra) | March 11, 2024 12:58:27 PM IST

Delhi Police files FIR in borewell death case, probe underway

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 11:57:16 AM IST

Delhi Police on Monday filed an FIR into the death of a man, who fell into a borewell at a sewage treatment plant of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in the Keshopur area of the national capital. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma, cabinet ministers leave for Ayodhya Ram Mandir visit

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 11, 2024 11:57:14 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday left for Ayodhya to have darshan of Lord Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir with his cabinet and council of ministers, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. ... read..

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