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'Rahul Gandhi leading us from Wayanad': Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden after being renominated for Lok Sabha polls

Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 9, 2024 5:25:28 AM IST

Congress MP Hibi Eden expressed optimism on Friday following his candidature in the Lok Sabha elections from Kerala's Ernakulam seat, highlighting the alliance between Congress and the UDF as a "dream team." ... read..

Rajasthan: CBI arrests Military Engineer Services official for accepting bribe of Rs 8,000

Barmer (Rajasthan) | March 9, 2024 5:25:25 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an assistant garrison engineer (AGE) of the Military Engineer Services (MES) at Jalipa Military Station in Rajasthan's Barmer for accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 from the complainant, the agency said in ... read..

Portion of under-construction medical college building collapses in Gujarat's Morbi; 4 injured

Morbi (Gujarat) | March 9, 2024 4:25:03 AM IST

At least four workers were injured after a portion of an under-construction medical college building in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed on Friday evening, officials said. ... read..

Bigg Boss fame Elvish Yadav booked for 'assaulting' YouTuber in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 9, 2024 3:25:16 AM IST

Reality show Bigg Boss winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been booked for allegedly assaulting another YouTuber, police said on Friday. ... read..

ISRO is befitting example of promoting gender diversity: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 12:26:29 AM IST

On the occasion of International Women's Day, on Friday, Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar praised ISRO for its culture of gender diversity and inclusivity in the decision-making process, describing it as a befitting example for other organisations. ... read..

"No govt has done as much for farmers as Modi govt": Anurag Thakur

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 12:26:26 AM IST

Amid farmers' protest at the Haryana-Delhi border, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Friday that no government has done as much for farmers as the Narendra Modi government in the last 10 years. ... read..

PM Modi holds roadshow in Kaziranga during his two-day visit to Assam

Sonitpur (Assam) | March 9, 2024 12:26:24 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Kaziranga during his two-day visit to Assam on Friday. ... read..

J-K: Mirwaiz of Kashmir allowed to offer Friday prayers at Jama Masjid in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 9, 2024 12:26:20 AM IST

Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in a statement on Friday said that its president and Mirwaiz e Kashmir Mohammad Umar Farooq was allowed by the authorities to offer Friday prayers at Jama Masjid in Srinagar. ... read..

Discussion on seat-sharing in Maharashtra underway at Amit Shah's residence in Delhi

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:26:18 AM IST

A meeting on seat-sharing within the Mahayuti Alliance in Maharashtra is underway at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence here in the national capital. ... read..

Maharashtra sugar mill sale case: ED attaches Rs 50.20 cr under PMLA

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 9, 2024 12:26:16 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Mumbai attached assets valued at Rs 50.20 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA), 2002 in a case relating to the illegal sale of sugar mills by Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB). ... read..

Lok Sabha elections: More names will be finalised after screening committee meeting, says Congress' DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 12:26:11 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar said on Friday that more names will be finalised for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections after the screening committee meeting on March 11. ... read..

Congress constitutes election committees for Uttar Pradesh ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:26:09 AM IST

The Congress on Friday approved the proposal for the constitution of the Political Affairs Committee and Pradesh Election Committee of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. ... read..

"Put hands in pockets, stand in front of mirror and ask...": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 12:26:07 AM IST

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that people should ask themselves standing in front of the mirror with hands in their pockets about what the Modi government does for them and they ... read..

'Thank high command for...": Congress's Rajendra Sahu on being named Durg candidate

Durg (Chhattisgarh) | March 9, 2024 12:26:05 AM IST

Following the announcement of his candidacy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rajendra Sahu on Friday thanked the high command saying that putting a 'small worker' like him on the ticket would boost and bolster the confidence of fellow ... read..

Another accused arrested by police in Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee murder case

Jhajjar (Haryana) | March 9, 2024 12:26:03 AM IST

Police have arrested another accused in Haryana Indian National Lok Dal's (INLD) chief Nafe Singh Rathee murder case, officials said on Friday. ... read..

"Nobody ever imagined we would unfurl Tricolour in Kashmir Valley...": Jitendra Singh

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 9, 2024 12:26:01 AM IST

Highlighting the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in 2019, which made all the constitutional provisions applicable to it by taking away its 'special status', Union Minister and Party MP Jitend ... read..

'Rahul Gandhi can contest only from Wayanad': MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar's dig after release of Congress list

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 9, 2024 12:25:54 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram for Lok Sabha elections, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took a dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday after he was named candidate from Kerala's Wayanad, a seat he won in 2019. ... read..

Resolve sewage-related problems in Delhi within 48 hours, Atishi writes to Chief Secretary

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:52 AM IST

Delhi Minister Atishi said that she has given strict directions to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to resolve problems about sewage in the national capital in 48 hours and ensure that long-term solutions are initiated within a week. ... read..

"Will face elections as team, win all seats in Kerala": K Sudhakaran on his candidacy from Kerala's Kannur

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 9, 2024 12:25:48 AM IST

Following the announcement of his candidature from Kerala's Kannur for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader K Sudhakaran said on Friday that the fielded candidates would face the elections as a team and exuded confidence that the grand old party ... read..

Action taken against Delhi police officer seen hitting people offering Namaz in video: DCP Manoj Kumar Meena

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:44 AM IST

Hours after a video went viral in which a Delhi Police officer was seen hitting people offering namaz on the road, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North Manoj Kumar Meena said that action has been taken against the police official and the police post- ... read..

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hails Centre, says "We brought transparency"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 9, 2024 12:25:41 AM IST

Applauding the governance under the BJP-led central government, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said that the central government has eliminated corruption and brought transparency to the country. ... read..

Union Minister Arjun Munda inaugurates Agriculture Integrated Command, Control Center

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:39 AM IST

Intending to empower the farmers of the country by equipping them with information, services and facilities using digital technology, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated ... read..

UP to provide training to govt officers for accelerating rejuvenation of cities

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 9, 2024 12:25:37 AM IST

In a move to expedite the revitalization of the state's cities, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government entered into an agreement with the renowned organisation, the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh from March 8 to 10

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:35 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh from March 8 to 10. ... read..

Delhi Court sends Kala Jatheri to judicial custody after three days of police remand

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:31 AM IST

Delhi's Dwarka court on Friday remanded Gangster Kala Jatheri to judicial remand after three days of custody by the Delhi Police crime branch. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases first list of 39 Lok Sabha candidate; party says "priority is to win maximum number of seats"

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:28 AM IST

The Congress released its first list of 39 candidates for Lok Sabha elections on Friday with party General Secretary KC Venugopal asserting that his party's priority is to win the maximum number of Lok Sabha seats. ... read..

'No dates announced, fake message shared on WhatsApp': ECI on Lok Sabha schedule

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:44 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified on Friday that no dates have been announced yet for Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai extends greetings on Women's Day, lauds PM Modi's welfare measures

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 8, 2024 11:25:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and said that the majority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welfare measures have been outlined considering the recognition of women in the ... read..

Kashmiri women take part in peace walk in Srinagar on International Women's Day

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 8, 2024 11:25:41 PM IST

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Indian Minorities Foundation organised a 'Peace Walk' in Srinagar on Friday. ... read..

PM Modi reaches Assam on two-day visit; to unveil statue of Lachit Borphukan, unveil projects

Jorhat (Assam) | March 8, 2024 11:25:37 PM IST

In the middle of a 10-day whirl across 12 states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is at the forefront of the BJP's ongoing campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, arrived in Assam on Friday. ... read..

Congress fields S Supongmeren Jamir from Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency

Kohima (Nagaland) | March 8, 2024 11:25:35 PM IST

Congress on Friday announced that S Supongmeren Jamir will contest from the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming General elections. ... read..

"Will make sure BJP doesn't open its account in Kerala": Congress leader VD Satheesan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 8, 2024 11:25:34 PM IST

Soon after the Congress announced its first list comprising 39 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader and Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan said on Friday that the grand old party would make sure that the Bharatiya Janata Part ... read..

Poshan Pakhwada to be organised from March 9 with focus on child education, dietary practices and women's health

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:32 PM IST

The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the Poshan Pakhwada nationwide with a focus on education, dietary practices and women's health from March 9, said an official release on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra: All India Kisan Sabha holds farmers convention amid rising cotton, soyabean prices

Beed (Maharashtra) | March 8, 2024 11:25:28 PM IST

Professor Madhura Swaminathan inaugurated the Cotton and Soyabean Farmers' State Convention organised by the All India Kisan Sabha Maharashtra unit at Beed district. ... read..

Bhupesh Baghel thanks Congress high command for fielding him in Lok Sabha polls, says will live up to trust shown by party

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:25 PM IST

Following the announcement of his candidature for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel thanked the party's high command and said that the fielded candidates would live up to the trust shown by ... read..

President Murmu urges Indian Revenue Service's officer trainees to create deterrence against tax evasion

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:18 PM IST

The officer trainees of the Indian Revenue Service called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. ... read..

Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede's wife Kranti Redkar-Wankhede receive death threats

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 8, 2024 11:25:16 PM IST

Actress Kranti Redkar Wankhede, who is also the wife of former Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, has allegedly received death threats and obscene messages coming from Pakistani numbers, police said on Friday. ... read..

Shivamogga ISIS conspiracy case: NIA chargesheets 1 more accused, adds additional charges against 2 others

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:15 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge-sheeted one more accused while filing additional charges against two others, in the Shivamogga ISIS conspiracy case, relating to the writing of graffiti in Mangaluru supporting the proscribed terrorist outfit ... read..

Andhra: Inter-state smugglers of exotic wild animals apprehended by Kasibugga Forest Department

Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 11:25:13 PM IST

In a significant move, officials from the Kasibugga Forest Department caught a gang of inter-state smugglers involved in the illegal transportation of exotic wild animals and seized two rare L'Hoest's female and male monkeys, belonging to a Ugandan forest ... read..

Rajasthan: Devotees flock to Jharkhand Mahadev Temple for Lord Shiva darshan on Maha Shivratri

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 8, 2024 10:25:50 PM IST

Devotees across the country thronged the Jharkhand Mahadev Temple on Friday for the darshan of Lord Shiva in Jaipur district on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. ... read..

Mahadev Betting App Case: ED arrests two more in money laundering case

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 8, 2024 10:25:47 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two more people in the Mahadev Online Book-linked money laundering case, an official said on Friday. ... read..

Telangana: Drugs Control Administration conducts raids, seizes drugs being illegally sold

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 8, 2024 10:25:45 PM IST

Drugs Control Administration, Telangana conducted a raid in Mattampally Village of Suryapet District, on premises suspected of illegally stocking and selling habit-forming drugs to drug addicts at exorbitant prices, an official statement said. ... read..

"Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb starts tomorrow": Himachal Tourism Corporation Chairman RS Bali

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 10:25:38 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation's Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Tourism Development Board, RS Bali, launched the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Vande Bharat Bus Service, scheduled for flag-off on Saturday. ... read..

"Political gimmick": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on PM Modi slashing LPG cylinder price

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 10:25:34 PM IST

Reacting to the Centre's decision to reduce the price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 100 on International Women's Day, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday called the decision a "political gimmick." ... read..

BJP leader Pamela Goswami moves SC against illegal custody in NDPS case

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 10:25:31 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pamela Goswami has moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to the West Bengal government to pay compensation to her for grave injustices against her, including illegal custody, malicious prosecution, and false implic ... read..

Delhi Waqf Board Case: HC to pass judgment on AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan's anticipatory bail plea on March 11

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 10:25:29 PM IST

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass an order on AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan's anticipatory bail application in the alleged Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case on March 11. His anticipatory bail was earlier dismissed by the trial court. ... read..

"BJP is going to find it very tough to even repeat 303": Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 10:25:25 PM IST

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor thanked the grand old party on Friday for the opportunity to 'defend his seat' after he was named candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, a seat he has held for three terms. ... read..

Visakhapatnam: Two workers injured at DRH SRU unit of HPCL

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 10:25:23 PM IST

Two workers have been injured in the alleged splashing of hot water at the DRH SRU unit of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in Visakhapatnam, police said. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Govt officers to receive training for revamp of cities

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 10:25:20 PM IST

In a move to expedite the revitalisation of cities, the Yogi Adityanath government entered into an agreement with the World Resources Institute (WRI) in India. ... read..

"Men never allowed women to progress in society...": Farooq Abdullah

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 8, 2024 10:25:18 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that men never allowed women to progress in society, adding that both men and women have to be given equal opportunities for the betterment of the nation. ... read..

ED attaches assets worth Rs 367 crore of Bhushan Steel Limited in money laundering case

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 9:26:39 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached movable and immovable properties of Bhushan Steel Limited worth around Rs 367 crore under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 as part of a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged bank-loan fraud by the company ... read..

'A cohesive organisation is BJP's strength': Tripura CM Saha at Malda

Malda (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 9:26:37 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday lauded the organisational strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during his visit to West Bengal's Malda division ahead of Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases first list of 39 candidates, Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 9:26:30 PM IST

Congress on Friday released its first list of candidates for 39 Lok Sabha constituencies. ... read..

Andhra Dy CM offers clothes to deities at Srisailam Temple on Maha Shivratri

Nandhyal (Andhra Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 9:26:28 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Kottu Satyanarayana on Friday offered clothes to the deities at the Srisailam Temple during a traditional ceremony on the eve of Maha Shivratri. ... read..

"Gupkar alliance was unique, sad that it has been scattered": PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 8, 2024 9:26:24 PM IST

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday expressed disappointment at the discontent prevailing in the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) and said that without any consultations with PDP, National Conference went on to declare ... read..

Centre notifies extension of RoDTEP support to advance authorisation holders, export oriented Units and Special Economic Zones units

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 9:26:23 PM IST

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced the extension of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme support to additional export sectors in New Delhi on Friday. ... read..

Sudha Murty thanks PM Modi for 'recognising Nari Shakti' on Women's Day after Rajya Sabha nomination

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 9:26:21 PM IST

Philanthropist and author Sudha Murty thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for 'recognising Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day after she was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates, lays foundation stone of 10 development schemes worth over Rs 49 crore in Baijnath

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 9:26:18 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inaugurated the five-day state-level Shivratri Mahotsav at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Baijnath, Kangra district, and prayed for the welfare of people of the state. ... read..

Assam: Preparations in full swing in Jorhat ahead of PM Modi's visit to district

Jorhat (Assam) | March 8, 2024 9:26:14 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a journey to Assam today, preparations are in full swing in the Jorhat district of the state for tomorrow's programme, where he will inaugurate the statue of Great Ahom General Lachit Barphukan at Lachit Maidam ... read..

Assam Rifles seize 452 kg marijuana worth Rs 1.92 cr in Tripura

West Tripura (Tripura) | March 8, 2024 9:26:13 PM IST

The Assam Rifles seized 452 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.92 crore from General Area Dhanirampur in West Tripura District of the state, officials said. ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw hails cabinet's decision on annual spectrum auction calendar, terms it 'major reform'

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 8:25:35 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday hailed the union cabinet's decision on spectrum auction calendar for mobile phone services in eight bands, and termed it a 'major reform'. ... read..

First in South Asia: Advanced tech to treat brain tumour in 30 min

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 8:25:33 PM IST

The Apollo Hospital in Delhi, which has been the forerunner of healthcare and challenged limits to providing exceptional care, has unveiled ZAP-X, an innovative technology designed for the treatment of brain tumours in sessions lasting 30 minutes. ... read..

"Sharab bechta Kejriwal...": BJP's Manoj Tiwari counters AAP chief's LS poll slogan

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 8:25:31 PM IST

Taking a swipe at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who coined the party's slogan for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, calling on voters across the national capital to put AAP members in the Lok Sabha; BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday invoked his alleged invo ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends greetings on Maha Shivratri, Women's Day, unveils projects worth over Rs 700 cr in Haldwani

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | March 8, 2024 8:25:29 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings to the people of the state on Maha Shivratri and Women's Day and unveiled projects worth over Rs 700 crore in Haldwani. ... read..

Lakhpati Didi Scheme empowering women across country: PM Modi

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 8:25:25 PM IST

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Lakhpati Didi Yojana has been empowering women all over the country since its inception. ... read..

UP CM Yogi performs 'Rudrabhishek' at Gorakhnath Temple on Maha Shivaratri

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 8:25:23 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday visited Piteshwarnath Shiv Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur and offered prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. ... read..

Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests doctor for accepting bribe of Rs 2 lakh in Panipat

Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 8, 2024 8:25:18 PM IST

The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team arrested a private hospital doctor in Panipat, for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh. ... read..

Harda firecracker factory blast victims end 16-day hunger strike after assurance from MP CM

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 8:25:16 PM IST

Harda firecracker factory blast victims ended their 16-day hunger strike on Friday after Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh met them, discussed their demands with MP CM Mohan Yadav on the phone and got assurances about compensation. ... read..

West Bengal: CBI concludes search at residence of Sheikh Shahjahan in North 24 Parganas

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 8:25:14 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday concluded a search at the residence of suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, in connection with the Sandehskhali case, in which four offi ... read..

"Papa, don't have courage to speak to you": JEE aspirant dies by suicide in Kota

Kota (Rajasthan) | March 8, 2024 8:25:12 PM IST

A student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) allegedly died by suicide in Rajasthan's Kota, police said on Friday. ... read..

Will keeping rebel MLAs under CRPF security strengthen democracy: Himachal CM Sukhu

Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 8:25:08 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the BJP of murdering democracy, alleging that rebel Congress MLAs have been kept under CRPF security. ... read..

"Swanidhi Yojana brought new happiness in lives of even poorest of poor workers": PM Modi

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 8:25:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the PM Swanidhi scheme and said that the scheme has brought new happiness in the lives of even the poorest of the poor workers. ... read..

"NDA will get more than 400 seats in LS polls": Tripura CM Manik Saha in West Bengal

Malda (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 7:26:23 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday exuded confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would get more than 400 seats. ... read..

PM Modi arrives at Tezpur in Assam; heads to Kaziranga National Park

Sonitpur (Assam) | March 8, 2024 7:26:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived at the Tezpur airport in Assam's Sonitpur district, as part of his two-day visit to the state, where he received a warm welcome from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. ... read..

"Big surprise for...": MoS Nishith Pramanik thanks PM Modi for slashing LPG price by Rs 100 per cylinder

Siliguri (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 7:26:14 PM IST

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing the price of domestic LPG by Rs 100 per cylinder, Union Minister Nishith Pramanik on Friday said it was a 'gift' for the country's mothers, daughters and sisters on the occasion of International Women's D ... read..

West Bengal: Tripura CM participates in Lok Sabha campaign for BJP candidate in Malda

Malda (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 7:26:13 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday participated in the party's Lok Sabha 'wall writing' poll campaign programme and door-to-door campaign in Ward 21 of South Malda, West Bengal for party's Lok Sabha candidate from the area. ... read..

Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru to re-open tomorrow

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 8, 2024 7:26:05 PM IST

The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru which witnessed a low-intensity explosion in which 10 people were injured, is set to re-open its doors to visitors tomorrow, March 9. ... read..

PM-AWAS Yojana game-changer to women empowerment: PM Modi

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 7:26:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the centrality of a home in ensuring dignity and empowerment on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday. ... read..

"Stay Application is without merit," says Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, dismisses Congress plea against IT proceedings

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 7:25:53 PM IST

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on Friday dismissed the plea moved by the Congress Party which sought a stay against Income Tax Department proceedings of recovery and freezing of their Bank accounts and said the Stay Application is without merit. ... read..

Karnataka: Rameshwaram Cafe to reopen tomorrow in Bengaluru, owner says "all precautions taken"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 8, 2024 7:25:51 PM IST

Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe where an explosion took place at the start of this month is set to reopen on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate GAIL's Barauni-Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline tomorrow

Guwahati (Assam) | March 8, 2024 6:27:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Barauni-Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL) of GAIL (India) Limited remotely from Jorhat on Saturday. It is a milestone project linking the North Eastern part of India to the National Gas Grid on Saturday, ... read..

"NaMo Drone Didis are champions of innovation, suitability and self-reliance": PM Modi

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 6:27:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the women getting successfully trained in the Centre's NaMo Drone Didi initiative are champions of innovation, suitability and self-reliance. ... read..

UP govt not only thinking about welfare of state's citizens but respecting their religious faith too: Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 6:26:54 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state is not only taking care of the welfare of its citizens but also taking care of their religious beliefs. ... read..

LS polls: Congress's Mukul Wasnik says INDIA partners 'together', adds talks in some states in 'final stages'

Dahod (Gujarat) | March 8, 2024 6:26:53 PM IST

With a lack of consensus over the allotment of seats across states baring chinks in the Opposition armour, senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik on Friday asserted that all partners in the INDIA bloc were together and will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elect ... read..

J-K: Meet Muskaan Nargis, a young female writer from Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 8, 2024 6:26:49 PM IST

If you want to be a good writer, you have to become a keen observer, says Muskaan Nargis, a budding writer from Srinagar who is emerging as a literary force with two published books under her belt. ... read..

'It is PM Modi's nature to take bold decisions, pursue them to their conclusion': Amit Shah

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 6:26:47 PM IST

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighting his decision-making skills, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said on Friday that it is the former's nature to take bold decisions and take them to their conclusion. ... read..

Air India operates 15 all-women crew flights to mark International Women's Day

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 8, 2024 6:26:45 PM IST

The Air India group on Friday announced a slew of activities celebrating International Women's Day. ... read..

India receives 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award for disease prevention

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 6:26:38 PM IST

India has been bestowed with the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion Award' by the Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, DC, US in recognition of the country's tireless efforts to combat these diseases ... read..

BJP's Virendraa Sachdeva alleges AAP 'misled' people; attained status of national party

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 6:26:21 PM IST

Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva on Friday alleged that in the past decade, the Aam Aadmi Party has misled people and attained the status of a national party. ... read..

ED seizes Rs 26 lakh cash other documents in raids against Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki, his aides

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 5:25:54 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized cash worth Rs 26 lakh, various incriminating documents, in the form of handwritten diaries with description of illegal receipts, during raids at the premises of Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki and his brother ... read..

"Huge step towards Nari Shakti": Shehzad Poonawalla thanks PM Modi for Rs 100 reduction in price of LPG cylinders

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 5:25:32 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hailed the decision of the central government to slash LPG cylinder prices by Rs 100, and said that this is a huge step towards 'Nari Shakti' or women empowerment. ... read..

Rajasthan: One critical after 14 children electrocuted during Maha Shivratri celebrations

Kota (Rajasthan) | March 8, 2024 5:25:29 PM IST

At least 14 children were electrocuted during a procession on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri in Rajasthan's Kota, police said on Friday. ... read..

Delhi HC says POCSO case can't be compromised in mediation

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 5:25:27 PM IST

The Delhi High Court, in a judgement passed on Thursday, referred to verses of the Gita, Bible, Quran to emphasize the importance of mediation in a criminal dispute. ... read..

Amit Shah launches National Cooperative Database to capture vital information about India's vast cooperative sector

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 5:25:23 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched the National Cooperative Database here in the National Capital on Friday to capture vital information about India's vast cooperative sector. ... read..

"PM Modi brings cheers to people through his development measures": Assam CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | March 8, 2024 5:25:21 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a 'Viksit Assam' and said that the leader brings cheers to the people through his development measures. ... read..

"Radio has always been very close to PM Modi": RJ Raunac on receiving Most Creative Creator award

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 4:26:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented the Most Creative Creator-Male to RJ Raunac (Bauaa) at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. ... read..

LS Polls: DMK seals seat pact with two allies in Tamil Nadu; VCK clinches 2, MDMK to contest 1

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 8, 2024 4:26:17 PM IST

Repeating the 2019 pact with its allies- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu finalised seat-sharing agreements for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Will win all five seats again...": Uttarakhand CM exudes confidence on BJP's victory, with a 'bigger margin'

Khatima (Uttarakhand) | March 8, 2024 4:26:15 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would secure all five seats from Uttarakhand in the upcoming 2024 elections. ... read..

AICTE announces new scholarship scheme for BBA, BCA, BMS girl students, Rs 7.5 crore to be given to 3000 girls annually

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 4:26:13 PM IST

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) announced a new scholarship scheme for the girl students of the BBA, BCA and BMS programs. The scheme was announced as a part of AICTE's ongoing efforts to ... read..

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