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Amit Shah focuses on enhancing ability to use, prevent misuse of modern technology in 2nd 'Chintan Shivir' of MHA

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 11:37:28 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday emphasised further enhancing the ability to use and prevent misuse of modern technology including drones and artificial intelligence while presiding over the second 'Chintan Shivir' of senior officers of Ministry of ... read..

MH60R helicopter undertakes maiden sea landing onboard Indian Navy Warship

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 11:37:24 PM IST

In a significant milestone for the Indian Navy, the MH60R helicopter undertook maiden landings on the indigenously designed and constructed destroyer, INS Kolkata, said Indian Navy on Friday. ... read..

CUET (UG) 2023 exams postponed in J-K, NTA issues new dates

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 11:37:22 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday said that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) (UG) 2023 examination scheduled for May 21 to 25, 2023 is cancelled in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir adding that exams will now be conducted from M ... read..

SP Singh Baghel takes charge as MoS in health ministry

General News | May 19, 2023 11:37:20 PM IST

New Delhi [ India], May 19 ( ANI): SP Singh Baghel on Friday took charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ... read..

J-K: Discom Managing Director reviews power supply situation ahead of G20 Summit

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2023 11:37:17 PM IST

The Managing Director of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited chaired a meeting of officers on Friday to review the power supply situation for G20 Summit. ... read..

Delhi CM Kejriwal slams Centre over decision to introduce, then withdraw Rs 2,000 note

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 11:09:05 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Reserve Bank of India on Friday notified to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation saying that the PM doesn't understand the ... read..

Promotion of Arjun Ram Meghwal will make people of Rajasthan happy: CM Ashok Gehlot

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 19, 2023 11:08:57 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday took a jibe at BJP-led Central Government over Arjun Ram Meghwal's appointment as a Law Minister, saying that the latter should have been given cabinet status if the ruling party wanted to make him a ministe ... read..

Meet Kashmiri journalist Yasmeen Khan who is inspiring change in Indian society

Jammu and Kashmir | May 19, 2023 10:37:36 PM IST

Yasmeen Khan, a 28-year-old journalist hailing from Srinagar, is making waves in the media industry with her impactful coverage of social issues, gender issues, domestic violence and drug abuse. ... read..

Kashmir artisans pin hope on G-20 Summit in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2023 10:37:35 PM IST

As the much anticipated G20 Summit in Srinagar is less than 72 hours away, expectations among locals have reached a feverish pitch. ... read..

CJI Chandrachud praises judges retiring next month, says "3 colleagues from different parts brought their own experiences"

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 10:37:33 PM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday praised three judges, who are retiring in some days, and said that his three colleagues coming from different parts of the country brought their own experiences, learnings and spirituality. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Bhupender Yadav inaugurates Pashmina Certification Centre set up in Wildlife Institute of India

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 10:37:31 PM IST

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Pashmina Certification Centre(PCC) at the Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, Uttarakhand by tagging the first unique ID barcode and issuing the PCC certificate. ... read..

"Supreme Court's decision on caste-based survey in Bihar is setback for all": RJD MP Manoj Jha

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 10:37:29 PM IST

After the Supreme Court declined to lift the stay order passed by the Patna High Court on the caste-based survey in the Bihar state, Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Prof. Manoj Jha on Friday called the verdict as "a setback for people of the state". ... read..

ED attaches assets worth Rs 122.35 cr in Seva Vikas Coop Bank loan fraud case

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 10:37:27 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday attached 47 immovable properties worth Rs 121.81 crore and movable assets worth Rs 54.25 lakh belonging to the accused in Seva Vikas Coop Bank loan fraud case under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). ... read..

"Party is supreme..." G Parameshwara on not being 'offered' Dy CM post in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 19, 2023 10:37:22 PM IST

Amid reports of him being upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, Karnataka Congress MLA G Parameshwara on Friday said that it is time to forget the "individual aspirations" as the "party is supreme" for him. ... read..

Governor Parnaik reviews air services in Arunachal

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 10:37:20 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (retd) reviewed the status of air operations in the State. ... read..

"BJP's desperate attempt to divert attention...": Siddaramaiah after RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 note from circulation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 19, 2023 10:07:02 PM IST

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Reserve Bank of India on Friday notified to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation and termed it the party's desperate attempt to divert the attention ... read..

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi in Delhi ahead of swearing-in ceremony

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 10:07:00 PM IST

Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony in Karnataka, Chief Minister designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday evening. ... read..

Landmark reconstructive surgery: Toes of foot transplanted to fingerless hand at Delhi's Safdurjung Hospital

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:39:32 PM IST

Dr Rakesh Kain and his team successfully performed a rare complex microvascular surgery by transplating the toes of the foot to a fingerless hand resulting in the patient having functional fingers, stated Safdurjung Hospital on Friday. ... read..

SC orders appointment of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chairperson in 2 weeks

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:39:31 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) be appointed within two weeks. ... read..

Indian Navy's P-81 aircraft locates capsized Chinese fishing vessel in Indian Ocean

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:39:20 PM IST

After an extensive Search and Rescue (SAR) operation, the Indian Navy's P-81 aircraft located the capsized Chinese fishing vessel that sank in the Indian Ocean earlier this week. ... read..

"Why delay in legal proceedings against WFI chief" Sachin Pilot questions administration

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:39:18 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot who met the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh on Friday, questioned the administration asking why it is taking so much time in action against the WFI chief. ... read..

IAF chief visits Air Force Station Tughlakabad, appreciates role of Base Repair Depot

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:39:16 PM IST

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari visited the Air Force Station Tughlakabad, a premier Base Repair Depot (BRD) and its lodger units, on Friday. ... read..

Quick Response Team deployed, net spread over Tihar jail to prevent throwing in of mobiles, other things

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:39:15 PM IST

Days after the murder of gangster Tillu Tajpuriya inside Tihar jail, the authorities have deployed a Quick Response Team (QRT) and spread a net cover on the jail premises in Delhi as a step to ensure that nobody is able to throw in cellphones or anything ... read..

"First act, second think...": Jairam Ramesh after RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 note from circulation

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:07:24 PM IST

Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday came out hard against the Reserve Bank of India's move to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation and said that it was typical of the government to first act ... read..

"Shifting not a punishment": Kiren Rijiju on losing law ministry

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:07:19 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who has been shifted from the Ministry of Law to Earth Sciences, on Friday said his portfolio shifting is not a punishment but a government plan. ... read..

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews progress of ongoing infrastructure projects of Centrally funded education institutions

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:07:08 PM IST

Union Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects of 43 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) including IITs, IIMs, IIITs, ... read..

"Demonetisation has come full circle": Chidambaram after RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 note from circulation

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 9:07:04 PM IST

Congress veteran and former finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday slammed the BJP-led Central government on the Reserve Bank of India's move to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation and said that "demonetisation has come full circle ... read..

"Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured CUET exam centre issue to be addressed on priority," says J-K LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2023 9:07:02 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured him that the issue related to the allotment of examination centres for CUET (UG) 2023 will be addressed on priority. ... read..

Seat sharing among MVA partners will be decided on merit: Congress leader Nana Patole

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2023 8:38:49 PM IST

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Nana Patole on Friday said that seat-sharing among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) partners for the next year's Lok Sabha elections which is yet to be finalised will be decided on the basis of merit and will be ... read..

Customs dept seizes gold worth Rs 96.80 lakh at Chennai airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2023 8:38:42 PM IST

Air Intelligence Unit of the customs department seized 1.8 kg of gold worth Rs 96.8 lakh at Chennai airport, an official statement said on Friday. ... read..

Employment, self-employment resources to be increased by promoting tourism activities: Uttrakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 19, 2023 8:38:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that employment and self-employment resources should be increased by promoting tourism activities in the state. ... read..

India poised to become new destination of petrochemicals globally: Union Minister Mandaviya

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 8:38:38 PM IST

Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertliser Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that India is poised to become the new destination of petrochemicals globally adding that the world views India as a trusted partner and priority destination for investment. ... read..

SP Singh Baghel takes charge as MoS Health

New Delhi, | May 19, 2023 8:38:35 PM IST

SP Singh Baghel, who was Minister of State for Law and Justice, took charge as Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare on Thursday. ... read..

PM Fasal Bima Yojana providing economic security to farmers: Assam CM

Guwahati (Assam) | May 19, 2023 8:38:33 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that schemes like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana are serving as a great help for a state like Assam which suffers from perennial floods. ... read..

Indian Railways operating 6,369 special trips to ensure smooth, comfortable travel during summers

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 8:38:29 PM IST

Indian Railways is running 6,369 trips of 380 special trains during this summer season this year for the convenience of railway travellers and to clear extra rush of passengers. ... read..

Illegal mining case: SC extends time for 4 months for concluding trial against Karnataka leader Gali Janardhan Reddy

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 8:08:43 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday extended the time by a period of four months for concluding the trial against former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy in connection with a multi-million illegal mining case. ... read..

NHRC issues notice to West Bengal govt over deaths, injuries at illegal fireworks factory

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 8:08:37 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to the West Bengal government over the reported deaths of nine labourers and injuries to several others in an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in East Midinipore district.The N ... read..

Punjab Vigilance Bureau registers disproportionate assets case against excise officer Birdi

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 19, 2023 8:08:25 PM IST

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Friday registered a case against Excise Department officer Balbir Kumar Birdi for allegedly amassing assets more than his known sources of income which were created through corruption as a government official, officials ... read..

SC refuses to stay Calcutta HC's order transferring probe into Ram Navami Violence to NIA

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 7:40:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the Calcutta High Court decision directing to conduct an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the incidents of violence that occurred in West Bengal during Ram Navami processions. ... read..

TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar to attend Siddaramaiah's swearing-in as Karnataka CM on behalf of Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 7:40:20 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar on Saturday on behalf of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

Minorities in India enjoy more freedom, development than those in neighbouring countries: Indian Minorities Foundation

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | May 19, 2023 7:08:18 PM IST

An interfaith delegation of the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) has censured the attempts to "misrepresent" the facts and the bias shown by Western agencies towards India concerning religious freedom in the country, stated a press release. ... read..

CUET UG 2023 admit cards for May 21-24 exams released by NTA

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 7:08:15 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday released the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Undergraduate admit card for exams which are to be held from May 21-24. ... read..

'Atmanirbhar' underwater metro in Kolkata aims to hit the rails in December

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 7:08:09 PM IST

India's first underwater metro in Kolkata, an example of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', for which a challenging task was done by Indian engineers, is expected to be open for commuters by the end of 2023. ... read..

Assam: Karbi Anglong police seize 1.7 kg heroin at Bokolia bypass, 2 held

Karbi Anglong (Assam) | May 19, 2023 7:08:07 PM IST

The Karbi Anglong Police on Friday intercepted a truck at Bokolia bypass and recovered 136 soap cases containing 1.7 kg heroin and arrested two people. ... read..

Aryan Khan bribery case: Sameer Wankhede approaches Bombay HC against CBI FIR, calls action as "revenge"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2023 7:08:06 PM IST

Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede on Friday approached the Bombay High Court against the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) action against him in the alleged bribery case in the drugs-on-cruise case involving ... read..

MP: Bhopal NIA court extends police remand of 10 HuT members till May 24, sends 6 members on judicial remand

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 7:07:58 PM IST

National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bhopal on Friday extended the police remands of the 10 members associated with the radical Islamic organisation Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) till May 24 and sent six other HuT members on a judicial remand. ... read..

"Make municipal corporations self-reliant" CM Yogi tells newly elected mayors

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 6:39:04 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met six newly elected mayors at his official residence and directed them to make their respective municipal corporations 'self-reliant'. ... read..

Delhi Court grants 8-day custody of Amritpal, Amrik Singh associated with Khalistani outfit KTF

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 6:39:00 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Friday granted eight-day custody of Amritpal Singh alias Ammy and Amrik Singh to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till May 27. They are allegedly associated with Canada-based terrorist Arshdeep Dhalla and the Khalista ... read..

Amit Shah to visit National Academy of Coastal Policing in Gujarat tomorrow

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 6:38:57 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the National Academy of Coastal Policing at Okha in Gujarat for the 'bhoomi poojan' and the foundation stone laying ceremony of the institution on Saturday. ... read..

SC permits felling of khair trees on government forest land in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 6:08:40 PM IST

The Supreme Court has permitted to axe the khair trees on government forest land in 10 forest divisions of the Department in Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

Excise case: Court to pass order on cognizance point on ED's chargesheet against Manish Sisodia on May 30

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 6:08:36 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Friday reserved the order on cognizance point on the chargesheet filed by Enforcement Directorate against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in the excise policy case. ... read..

Japan: PM Modi arrives in Hiroshima to attend G7 Summit

Hiroshima | May 19, 2023 6:08:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Hiroshima, Japan on Friday to attend the G7 Summit. ... read..

MP: 4 held for looting Jabalpur businessman, jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh recovered

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 6:08:26 PM IST

Four persons were arrested in connection with looting a local jewellery businessman in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district and jewellery worth Rs 30 lakhs were recovered from the accused, a police official said on Friday. ... read..

"With broken spine I was planning to make a second attempt..." Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy

By Hritik Joshi New Delhi | May 19, 2023 6:08:06 PM IST

Lying onboard a 32 ft yacht, with a broken spine, unassisted, somewhere in the Southern Indian Ocean after a storm, which thrashed him to the ground from over 5 metres, Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy thought that he should give another shot to the world's mo ... read..

WB: Suvendu Adhikari claims "direct involvement" of TMC in Egra blast incident

Bagdogra (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 6:08:04 PM IST

Following the loss of lives in an explosion in an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal's East Medinipur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday accused the ruling TMC party to be "directly involved" in the matter. ... read..

Gyanvapi mosque: SC defers scientific survey of "Shivling"

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 5:14:27 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the "scientific survey", including carbon dating, of a "Shivling" said to have been found at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during a videographic survey last year. ... read..

East Medinipur blast case: Egra Police station Inspector-in-Charge transferred

East Medinipur (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 5:14:25 PM IST

Days after a major blast occurred in an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal's East Medinipur claiming nine lives, Inspector-in-Charge of Egra Police Station, Mousam Chakraborty got transferred on Friday, officials said. ... read..

MoU signed for ferry service on Brahmaputra to connect 7 religious places

Guwahati (Assam) | May 19, 2023 5:14:13 PM IST

Development of the Riverine Based Tourism Circuit is a huge shot in the arm for the tourism sector in Assam said Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday while a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the development of 'Riverine Based Relig ... read..

DRDO light tank 'Zorawar' to be ready for trials by year-end along China border

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 5:14:11 PM IST

The light tank Zorawar being jointly developed jointly by the DRDO and private sector firm L&T is expected to be ready for trials in the high-altitude mountainous border with China by the end of this year. ... read..

Jharkhand: Minor killed in IED blast in Chaibasa

Chaibasa (Jharkhand) | May 19, 2023 5:14:09 PM IST

A 10-year-old child was killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in the Tonto police station area in Jharkhand's Chaibasa, the police said on Thursday. ... read..

Karnataka Govt formation: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar reach Delhi, to discuss cabinet formation

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 5:14:07 PM IST

Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony in Karnataka, Chief Minister designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar arrived in the national capital to meet the senior leaders of Congress party and discuss the cabinet formation. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh BJP organises state working committee meeting in view of assembly polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 5:13:58 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday organised a state working committee meeting in view of the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls to be held later this year and a special campaign to be launched in the state on nine years completion of PM Modi governmen ... read..

West Bengal: CBI summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee tomorrow in school recruitment scam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 5:13:55 PM IST

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the agency on Saturday in the multi-crore recruitment scam in West Bengal schools. ... read..

Delhi HC's division bench dismisses appeal challenging demolition of temple at Mayapuri Chowk

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 5:13:49 PM IST

The Delhi High Court's Division bench on Friday dismissed an appeal challenging single bench order which recently refused to interfere with the demolition order of Kali Mata Mandir at Mayapuri Chowk. ... read..

Gyanvapi mosque: SC defers HC's order of "scientific survey" for determining age of "Shivling"

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 4:39:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the "scientific survey", including carbon dating, of the "Shivling" said to have been found at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during a videographic survey last year. ... read..

Delhi court reserves order on cognizance of CBI supplementary charge sheet against Manish Sisodia

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 4:39:37 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue on Friday reserved the order on cognizance of the supplementary charge sheet filed against former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in the Excise policy case. ... read..

Centre clears appointment of four Judicial officers as Additional Judges of Madras High Court

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 4:39:31 PM IST

The Central Government through Law and Justice Ministry, on Friday, notified the names of four Judicial officers as the Additional judges to Madras High Court. ... read..

NIA arrests two 'wanted' aides of terrorist Arsh Dhalla at Delhi airport

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 4:39:21 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two 'wanted' close associates of Canada-based 'listed terrorist' Arsh Dhalla after they arrived at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport here in the national capital. ... read..

CBI files charge sheet against Tamil Nadu PhD scholar for sexually exploiting children

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 4:39:19 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against a 35-year-old PhD scholar from Tamil Nadu in an ongoing investigation of a case related to online child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAM), said an official release. ... read..

Delhi Minister urges LG Saxena to clear file for change of Services Secretary

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 4:39:18 PM IST

Delhi Services minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday urged Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to clear the file for a change of Secretary (Services) and said that the elected government wishes to make administrative changes. ... read..

New Delhi: Chemist held for selling contraband drugs in Madanpur Dabas

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 4:10:41 PM IST

A 25-year-old chemist has been arrested for allegedly selling contraband drugs in Delhi's Madanpur Dabas area, said the police. ... read..

Countdown begins for G20 meet in Kashmir

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 19, 2023 4:10:28 PM IST

The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working group meeting scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir from May 22- 24, 2023 under India's presidency. ... read..

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to meet his school teacher in Kerala

Kannur (Kerala) | May 19, 2023 4:10:26 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will arrive in Kerala's Kannur on May 22 to meet his school teacher Ratna Nair. ... read..

Fitness camp, smooth flight access ...Delhi Haj Committee takes several steps for ease of Haj pilgrims

By Payal Mehta New Delhi | May 19, 2023 3:38:35 PM IST

With the first flight for this year's Haj pilgrims to depart from Delhi on Sunday carrying 413 passengers on board, Delhi Haj Committee has taken several initiatives for the ease of pilgrims including a special camp to boost physical fitness. ... read..

J-K: Police issues advisory against suspicious international mobile numbers

General News | May 19, 2023 3:38:33 PM IST

Srinagar ( Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 ( ANI): Kashmir Police have issued an advisory against a few suspicious International mobile numbers, that are spreading rumours about the upcoming G20 Summit in the Union Territory. ... read..

Amruta Fadnavis extortion case: Mumbai Police files over 700-page chargesheet against three accused

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2023 3:38:25 PM IST

Special Investigation Team of Mumbai Police has filed an over 700-page chargesheet against three persons in connection with Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis extortion case, police said. ... read..

G20: Third environment and climate sustainability working group meeting to begin in Mumbai on May 21

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 3:38:23 PM IST

Third Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting will begin with a G20 Mega Beach Clean Up event in Mumbai on May 21 with an aim to promote a sustainable and climate-resilient blue economy, as per the Ministry of Environment, For ... read..

SC remarks not to politicise issue relating to Bihar politician Anand Mohan's remission

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 3:38:10 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday granted more time to the Bihar government to file a reply to slain IAS officer G Krishnaiah's wife Uma Krishnaiah's plea challenging the premature release of politician Anand Mohan from prison and remarked not to politicise the ... read..

J-K: CRPF Commandos conduct special drill in Dal Lake ahead of G20 summit

General News | May 19, 2023 2:38:12 PM IST

Srinagar [Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 ( ANI): CRPF Commandos on Friday conducted a special drill in Dal Lake as part of security preparedness ahead of the G20 summit in Kashmir. ... read..

Punjab Police Canine squad's Labrador dog beats cancer, joins back on duty

Faridkot (Punjab) | May 19, 2023 2:38:07 PM IST

A Labrador dog named Simmy, who is part of the Punjab Police Canine squad, beats cancer and is back on its duty to serve the nation, said a police officer for the Punjab police dog Squad. ... read..

Tamil Nadu class 10th results out, 91.39 pc students cleared exam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 19, 2023 2:38:03 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) announced the results of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10 on Friday and 8,35,614 students cleared the exam. ... read..

"Shape up or go to police lines": Haryana govt's message to overweight, pot-bellied policemen

Chandigarh | May 19, 2023 2:38:02 PM IST

The Haryana policemen who are "overweight" and have pot bellies will be transferred to Police Lines, according to an order issued by Haryana's home and health minister Anil Vij on Thursday, keeping the fitness of personnel in view. ... read..

"It's time we should forget individual aspirations": K'taka Congress MLA Parameshwara over Deputy CM post denial

General News | May 19, 2023 2:08:40 PM IST

Amid the reports of him being upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, Karnataka Congress MLA G Parameshwara on Friday said that it is time to forget the "individual aspirations" and there is a need to "look forward" with the 2024 Lok S ... read..

BJP targets 51 pc vote share in Maharashtra for assembly, Lok Sabha polls

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2023 2:08:36 PM IST

The BJP in Maharashtra has set a target to achieve 51 per cent vote share in Lok Sabha and assembly polls, state party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said. ... read..

Egra blast case: Prime accused Bhanu Bag dies in Odisha hospital

Cuttack (Odisha) | May 19, 2023 2:08:34 PM IST

The main accused in West Bengal's Egra blast case Krishnapada Bag alias Bhanu Bag died in a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha on Friday, said police. ... read..

Assam mosque committee asks people not to join burial for those addicted to drugs

Morigaon (Assam) | May 19, 2023 2:08:33 PM IST

In a bid to tackle the drug menace, a Kabristan Committee in central Assam's Morigaon district has decided not to allow and to participate in the funeral of people who died due to the consumption of drugs or have been involved in the illegal drugs trade. ... read..

Delhi: 'Chintan Shivir' of senior officers of MHA underway, Amit Shah chairs event

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 1:39:58 PM IST

The second 'Chintan Shivir' of senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs commenced on Friday in New Delhi. ... read..

Electricity bill up to 100 units will be waived, up to 200 units halved: Kamal Nath

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 1:09:47 PM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath on Thursday announced that electricity charges up to 100 units would be waived for people in the state and charges up to 200 units would be halved if Congress wins the assembly polls to be held later this ye ... read..

Rahul Gandhi reschedules USA visit, now to fly on May 28

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 1:09:40 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who was scheduled to fly to the United States for 10 days on May 31 has preponed his tour and will now embark on his journey on May 28, sources said. ... read..

'Will implement our guarantee' K'taka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 19, 2023 12:40:39 PM IST

Ahead of his visit to the national capital, Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar on Friday assured that Congress will fulfil "guarantees" made to the public in the party's manifesto. ... read..

"We all have to sacrifice...": Congress MLA G Parameshwara over denial of Deputy CM post in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 19, 2023 12:08:23 PM IST

Karnataka Congress MLA G Parameshwara, who was reportedly upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, on Friday said that "sacrifice" has to be made at "some point". ... read..

Supreme Court gets two new judges; Justice Prashant Mishra, KV Viswanathan take oath

New Delhi | May 19, 2023 12:08:19 PM IST

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan on Friday were sworn in as Supreme Court judges. ... read..

First sea sortie of sixth scorpene submarine 'Vaghsheer'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 19, 2023 12:08:07 PM IST

The sixth Scorpene Submarine of Project-75, Yard 11880, Indian Navy's Kalvari class, 'Vaghsheer' commenced her sea trials on Thursday (May 18). ... read..

CBI arrests two accused in BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar murder case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 19, 2023 11:07:35 AM IST

Two accused persons, who were chargesheeted in connection with the murder of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar in Kolkata's Narkeldanga in an alleged post-poll violence incident in 2021, were arrested, an official statement from CBI said. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh BJP organises state-level meetings of IT cell, social media in view of Assembly polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 19, 2023 11:07:34 AM IST

With the assembly elections to be held at the end of this year in Madhya Pradesh, the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday held a state-level meeting of its IT cell and social media team at state headquarters. ... read..

Goa: CM Pramod Sawant flags off 20 electric buses in Bambolim

Panaji( Goa) | May 19, 2023 11:07:32 AM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday flagged off 20 electric buses at Cujira Bus Stop in Bambolim. ... read..

Kerala train attack case: IG P Vijayan suspended for information leak

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | May 19, 2023 10:38:16 AM IST

Inspector General of Police (IG) P Vijayan was suspended in connection to the Kozhikode's Elathur train attack case on Thursday for leaking the details, said the officials. ... read..

Lingayat, Dalit communities need due power sharing in Karnataka government, says Congress MLA MB Patil

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 19, 2023 10:38:13 AM IST

Karnataka Congress MLA MB Patil, who was reportedly upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, on Friday said that all communities including Lingayat and Dalit need "due share" of powers in the new state government. ... read..

Railways, NDRF organise full-scale train accident joint exercise at Ernakulam

Kochi (Kerala) | May 19, 2023 10:09:27 AM IST

The Railways and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Arakkonam and Thrissur Units jointly organised a full-scale train accident joint exercise with Kerala Fire and Rescue Services at Ernakulam Marshalling Yard, according to an official statement. ... read..

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