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Meeting of Select Committee of Lok Sabha to examine new Income Tax Bill underway in Parliament

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 12:13:15 PM IST

A meeting of the Select Committee of the Lok Sabha, under the chairmanship of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Baijayant Panda, to examine the Income-Tax Bill 2025 is underway at the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi. ... read..

"We began Winter Yatra to support people associated with Char-Dham Yatra": U'khand CM Dhami

Harsil (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2025 12:13:13 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Thursday that the State has launched Winter Yatra to support the livelihoods of those dependent on the Char Dham Yatra, which closes in winter. ... read..

MHA recognizes 32 ITBP, NDRF, and CISF offices for Hindi proficiency

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 12:13:07 PM IST

In a significant move to promote the use of Hindi in official work, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has acknowledged 32 offices under the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Central Industrial Security Force ... read..

"Want no season to be off season" PM Modi encourages diversification in Uttarakhand tourism

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2025 12:13:02 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday encouraged the people to diversify the Uttarakhand tourism sector while promoting the Winter Tourism Programme, saying that no season should be off season. ... read..

Ultraviolette unveils electric scooter 'Tesseract' and Motorcycle 'Shockwave' at FAST FORWARD India'25

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 6, 2025 12:13:00 PM IST

In a major leap towards redefining the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Ultraviolette Automotive has announced its foray into the mainstream market with two products - 'Tesseract,' the world's most advanced electric scooter, and 'Shockwave,' a lightweight ... read..

Country needs language as an internal link: BJP on Andhra CM's remarks on 3-language policy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2025 11:43:07 AM IST

BJP leader N Ramchander Rao on Thursday welcomed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's praise of the three-language policy. ... read..

Uttarakhand: PM Modi joins local artists as they perform folk dance in Mukhwa

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2025 11:43:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday engaged with local artists as they performed a traditional folk dance in Mukhwa, the winter seat of Maa Ganga. His interaction with the performers highlighted his deep appreciation for India's rich cultural heritag ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 3 killed, 12 injured in Narayanpur road accident

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | March 6, 2025 11:43:04 AM IST

Three people were killed, while at least 12 people were injured, in a road accident in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

PM Modi flags-off trek and bike rally in Uttarakhand's Harsil

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2025 11:43:02 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off the trek and bike rally in Harsil after offering prayers at the winter residence of Maa Ganga in Uttarakhand's Mukhwa. ... read..

"Aurangzeb was a noble emperor": AIMIM MLA defends Aurangzeb, criticizes BJP over suspension of Azmi

Patna (Bihar) | March 6, 2025 11:43:00 AM IST

Amid the ruckus over the statement made by Samajwadhi Party MLA Abu Azmi, AIMIM Bihar president and MLA Akhtarul Iman has expressed strong support for Azmi after his suspension from the Assembly over comments on the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. ... read..

Those who support him are traitors: Bihar Minister on Akhilesh backing Abu Azmi over Aurangzeb remarks

Patna (Bihar) | March 6, 2025 11:42:58 AM IST

Bihar Minister Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu has criticised Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav's support of MLA Abu Azmi over his remarks on Aurangzeb. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at winter seat of Ganga in Mukhwa

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2025 11:13:10 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the winter seat of Maa Ganga in Uttarakhand's Mukhwa. ... read..

"Will set up youth commission, job form fees will be waived": Tejashwi Yadav outlines priorities for Bihar's youth

Patna (Bihar) | March 6, 2025 11:13:06 AM IST

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday outlined his vision for the state's youth, including the establishment of a youth commission, a domicile policy prioritizing local youth in jobs, waiving government job form fees, and covering travel expenses for cand ... read..

Indian Army's Ace of Spades division trains youth in Rajouri under operation sadbhavana

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 6, 2025 11:13:03 AM IST

The Indian Army's Ace of Spades Division conducted a skill development training program for local youth in the Rajouri district under Operation Sadbhavana, aimed at empowering unemployed individuals through technical expertise. ... read..

Mumbai: 4 Police constables suspended for taking bribes from hawkers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2025 11:13:02 AM IST

Four police constables posted at Dharavi police station in Mumbai were suspended for allegedly accepting bribes from hawkers in exchange for not taking action against them, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Nabbed BKI terrorist was in direct contact with Pakistan's ISI: Punjab DGP

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 6, 2025 11:12:57 AM IST

Director General of Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav on Thursday said that the apprehended Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Lajar Masih is a key associate of Germany-based BKI operative Swaran Singh and was in direct contact with Pakistan's ISI. ... read..

We want to protect our language; that is our intention, commitment: DK Shivakumar amid NEP row

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2025 10:43:05 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing row between Tamil Nadu and the Centre over the three-language policy, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday emphasised that their intention and commitment is to protect their language. ... read..

UP Minister Suresh Khanna congratulates STF for arresting Babbar Khalsa terrorist

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 10:43:02 AM IST

After Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) nabbed an active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in a joint operation, state minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday congratulated STF stating that this is an example of improved law and order s ... read..

"Reflection of political mentality": BJP's Satish Upadhyay on Abu Azmi controversy

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 10:42:57 AM IST

Amid the controversy surrounding Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb, Delhi BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay said on Thursday that these are the people who consider invaders as their ideals. ... read..

AI empowered Portable Handheld X-ray machine boost TB diagnosis

By Shalini Bhardwaj

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 10:42:52 AM IST

To eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) from the Siddharth Nagar district and other districts in Uttar Pradesh, AI enabled Handheld Xray machines are playing critical role on accelerating India's progress towards ending TB by providing screening in vulnerable area ... read..

K Kavitha Calls for OBC Reservation Bills in Telangana Assembly

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2025 10:42:50 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha on Thursday demanded that Telangana government introduce three separate bills for OBC reservation, stressing the need for dedicated legislation in education, employment, and political sectors. ... read..

Advantage Assam 2.0: State secures MoUs worth Rs 5 lakh crore

Guwahati (Assam) | March 6, 2025 10:13:19 AM IST

The Assam government has secured investment commitments worth approximately Rs 5 lakh crore through multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the recently concluded Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Borah announc ... read..

Rajasthan Minister accuses Gehlot govt of Rs 1,705 crore scam

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 6, 2025 10:13:15 AM IST

Rajasthan Minister Madan Dilawar has accused the previous Ashok Gehlot-led government of involvement in a massive Rs 1,705 crore scam, focusing on mid-day meal schemes and inflated student numbers at madrasas. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Uttarakhand, will offer prayers at winter seat of Ganga in Mukhwa

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2025 10:13:10 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Jolly Grant Airport in Uttarakhand on Thursday, where he was received by the state's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. ... read..

Karnataka: Lokayukta raids officials' premises in Disproportionate Assets case

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | March 6, 2025 10:13:03 AM IST

The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids at multiple locations across Tumakuru, Davanagere, and Kalaburagi in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case. ... read..

83,000 hectares of Assam's land encroached by four neighbouring states: Minister Atul Bora in assembly

Guwahati (Assam) | March 6, 2025 9:43:24 AM IST

The Assam government on Wednesday said in the state assembly that nearly 83,000 hectares of land belonging to Assam has been encroached by four neighbouring states. ... read..

"Let us roar like wildfire": Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin slams Hindi imposition

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2025 9:43:22 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin took to social media website X to evoke the spirit of the 1967 Tamil language protests, urging Tamil Nadu to rise against what he called the imposition of Hindi. ... read..

Railway cancels pending Group C selections amid irregularities

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 10:13:11 AM IST

The Railway Ministry cancelled all pending department selections on Group C posts that were not finalised and approved before March 4 due to irregularities in the selection process. ... read..

"Original language of this country is Hindi": Bhageshwar Dham Chief amid three-language policy row

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 9:43:19 AM IST

As the war of words between the Centre and Tamil Nadu continues to intensify over the three-language policy, Bageshwar Dham Sarkar Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri said that the original language of this country is Hindi, but there should not be any disc ... read..

Uttarkhand CM Dhami welcomes PM Modi, says visit will give new dimension to cultural and tourism development

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2025 9:43:17 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in the state on Thursday. ... read..

Let Assembly seats be increased: Kamal Haasan after all-party meet on proposed delimitation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2025 9:43:13 AM IST

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has said that the 453 parliamentary seats should remain unchanged as these members have led the country from the beginning. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Bijapur sees development with improved internet connectivity, govt schemes now accessible

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | March 6, 2025 10:13:00 AM IST

The CEO of Janpad Panchayat Bijapur, Dilip Kumar Uikey, highlighted the importance of internet connectivity in facilitating government schemes. With the recent installation of a mobile tower in Vardali, instant access to services at schools, ration stores ... read..

Babbar Khalsa International terrorist with ISI links arrested in joint operation in UP

Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 9:43:06 AM IST

An active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and ISI module has been nabbed by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Telangana tunnel collapse: Two cadaver dogs from Kerala police join rescue operation

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | March 6, 2025 9:43:01 AM IST

Two cadaver dogs from the Kerala Police, along with their handlers, have been deployed to assist in the ongoing rescue operations at the site of the SLBC tunnel collapse in Telangana. ... read..

"Marks another step towards building prosperous Telangana": JP Nadda after BJP gets majority in MLC elections

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 9:42:59 AM IST

After the BJP won two out of three MLC seats in Telangana, the party's National President and Union Minister JP Nadda said on Thursday that the support from the people reflects their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of development-driven gov ... read..

Chhattisgarh's PRSU research for plant-based medicine to treat oral cancer

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 6, 2025 9:43:34 AM IST

A plant-based, effective, cost-efficient and zero side-effect medicine will soon be available in the market for the treatment of oral cancer as the professor and research scholar of Pt Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: 3 killed, 20 injured in bus-lorry collision near Eluru

Eluru (Andhra Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 10:13:13 AM IST

At least three people lost their lives while 20 were injured after a bus collided with a lorry and overturned in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

"Reflects party's growing stronghold in Telangana": Kishan Reddy after BJP bags two of three MLC seats

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2025 8:43:09 AM IST

After the BJP's impressive performance in the Telangana Members of the Legislative Council (MLC) elections, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said the victory is significant and reflects the party's growing stronghold in the state. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh assembly budget session concludes; Speaker Mahana lauds "positive message of Mahakumbh"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 8:43:05 AM IST

With the conclusion of the budget session of Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, assembly Speaker Satish Mahana praised the issues which were raised in the House, and for sending a "positive message of Maha Kumbh" to everyone. ... read..

Maharashtra won't spare person disrespecting Shivaji Maharaj: Eknath Shinde on Azmi's suspension from Assembly

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2025 8:43:04 AM IST

SP MLA Abu Azmi was suspended from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, keeping in mind the people's sentiments, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday. ... read..

CM Naidu bats for demographic dividend, says "India and Indians will be great" by population management

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 8:43:02 AM IST

Shifting from his previous stance, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has stated that he is now promoting population growth, recognizing it as an asset for India's future. ... read..

MP: Second round of Union Carbide waste trial incineration begins

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 8:43:00 AM IST

The second round of trial incineration of 10 tonnes of Union Carbide waste linked to the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy commenced on Thursday in Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Maharashtra: SP MLA Abu Azmi calls his suspension "arbitrary", alleges threats to "life and family"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2025 8:42:59 AM IST

After being suspended for the entire duration of the ongoing Maharashtra budget session over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi called the suspension "arbitrary" and alleged threats to his life and his family. ... read..

"Very proud of our Karyakartas": PM Modi after BJP bags two seats in Telangana MLC elections

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 9:43:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes to the BJP's winning candidates in the Telangana Members of the Legislative Council (MLC) elections. ... read..

Telangana : Chinnamile Anji Reddy wins MLC election from Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar graduates constituency

Karimnagar (Telangana) | March 6, 2025 9:43:30 AM IST

BJP candidate Chinnamile Anji Reddy has won the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates Constituency MLC election, according to the Karimnagar DPRO. Officials confirmed that he received the Certificate of Election from the Election Returning Officer ... read..

"BJP govt not comfortable with southern states" Karnataka minister Sharan Prakash Patil

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 6, 2025 8:13:16 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Wednesday expressed his concerns over the proposed delimitation process and demanded that the Centre should protect the number of seats in the south if they want to do the delimitation. ... read..

"Two language policy forced in govt institutions in Tamil Nadu" BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2025 8:13:15 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu BJP launched its signature campaign in support of the three-language policy of the National Education Policy (NEP). State president K Annamalai, party leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, and other leaders participated in the campaign. ... read..

"CM is holding meetings only to mislead": K Annamalai on all-party meet on delimitation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2025 7:42:51 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai said that the party will write letters to all 45 political parties and also hold meetings with them to address their doubts about the delimitation process. ... read..

Odisha government introduces new colour code for school buildings

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 6, 2025 7:12:56 AM IST

The Odisha government has announced a new colour code for the buildings of all government schools, including PM SHRI schools across the state, an official statement said. ... read..

India Semiconductor Mission, Tata Electronics, Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing sign fiscal support agreement for semiconductor fab

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 6:43:08 AM IST

In a significant milestone for India's semiconductor industry, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) have signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) in the pre ... read..

"Shocked and devastated": DGP Ramachandra Rao on daughter actress Ranya Rao's arrest

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 6, 2025 11:43:25 PM IST

Reacting to his daughter's arrest for alleged gold smuggling, Director General of Police (DGP) of Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation Ramachandra Rao, said that he was shocked and devastated when the incident came to his notice through the media. ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launches third phase of 'Suposhit Maa Abhiyan'

Bundi (Rajasthan) | March 6, 2025 6:12:54 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the third phase of 'Suposhit Maa Abhiyan' in Rajasthan's Bundi. ... read..

Fire breaks out at residential area in J-K's Anantnag

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 6, 2025 6:12:53 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in the residential area in the Gajinag Kadipora locality of the Anantnag district on Wednesday night, an official said. ... read..

Will give 50,000 more jobs to youth soon: Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Chandigarh | March 6, 2025 4:43:01 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government will soon give 50,000 more jobs to youth, thereby ensuring one lakh jobs for them. ... read..

Centre extends Praveen Mal Khanooja's tenure as Additional Secretary in Ministery of Petroleum and Natural Gas

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 4:13:00 AM IST

The central government has approved an extension for Praveen Mal Khanooja as the additional secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out at wood warehouse in Kanpur, no casualties

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 2:42:56 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a wood warehouse in Kanpur on Wednesday night, officials said. ... read..

Union Budget paves way for stronger workforce, education system going through huge transformation: PM Modi

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 2:12:55 AM IST

Noting that this year's Union Budget paves the way for a stronger workforce and a growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the country's education system is going through a massive transformation. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out in slums near Noida's Sector-63 , no casualties

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 2:12:51 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in slums in the Chotpur area near Sector 63 of Noida on Wednesday night, a fire officer said. ... read..

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