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Delhi High Court sets aside suspension of seven BJP MLAs

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 5:55:37 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside the suspension of seven BJP MLAs from the Delhi Legislative Assembly for an indefinite time. They had challenged their suspension before the High Court. ... read..

Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA announces Rs 10 lakh bounty for information about bomber

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 5:55:25 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced on Wednesday a bounty of Rs 10 lakh for information about the bomber in connection with the blast at Bengaluru's Rameshwaram cafe. ... read..

CBI to provide interim report to Supreme Court on Tiger Safari case at Jim Corbett National Park

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 5:55:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide an interim report on the Tiger Safari case in the Pakharo range of Jim Corbett National Park. ... read..

Fire breaks out at incense stick factory in Ghaziabad, no casualties reported

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 5:55:22 PM IST

A fire broke out at an incense stick manufacturing factory in the Kavi Nagar Industrial Area of Ghaziabad on Wednesday. ... read..

Guna, Shivpuri airports to be developed under RCS UDAN; Rs 45 crore allocated for each

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 5:55:20 PM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation will be developing Guna and Shivpuri airports in Madhya Pradesh under the 'UDAN' scheme to stimulate regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable to the masses in the region. ... read..

SC directs Kerala, Centre to convene meeting over financial issues

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 5:55:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Kerala government to hold a meeting with the Centre and state officials to resolve the financial issues arising between them. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee calls for massive rally at Kolkata Brigade on March 10

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 5:55:16 PM IST

On Wednesday, the same day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally at Barasat in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for a huge rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on March 10. ... read..

Border Roads Organization breaks gender barriers with women officers in key command roles

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 4:56:17 PM IST

In a ground-breaking move, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has shattered longstanding gender barriers by appointing women officers to key command positions, marking a significant milestone in the organization's history. ... read..

Himachal: Congress removes Sudhir Sharma who cross voted in Rajya Sabha polls as AICC Secy

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 4:56:10 PM IST

The Congress on Wednesday removed Himachal Pradesh MLA Sudhir Sharma, who was disqualified by the Assembly Speaker after he cross voted in the Rajya Sabha polls, from the post of All India National Congress (AICC) Secretary. ... read..

Kerala: Family of Mishel Shaji Varghese writes to PM Modi; prays for justice in 7 year old case

Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 6, 2024 4:56:08 PM IST

The family of CA student Mishel Shaji Varghese who was found dead in Kochi on March 6, 2017, have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that the "proper investigation" was not conducted by the police and urged the Prime Minister's inte ... read..

"Police have played hide and seek": Calcutta HC directs Bengal CID to handover Shajahan Sheikh to CBI today

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 4:56:13 PM IST

Issuing a contempt notice to the West Bengal Crime Investigation Department, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday asked the CID to hand over the custody of Shahjahan Sheikh, the former Trinamool strongman accused of extortion, land grab, and sexual assaul ... read..

"Complete breakdown of law and order situation in West Bengal": Union Minister Hardeep Puri

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 4:55:58 PM IST

Calling the West Bengal police "totally biased", Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday hit out at the state government and said that there is a total 'breakdown of law and order situation' in the state under Trina ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Differently-abled persons thinking of giving up get hope at Artificial Limb Distribution Camp in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 4:55:51 PM IST

A Bhopal man who lost one leg in a road accident last year and was thinking of dying has made a new beginning as he received new direction at an Artificial Limb Distribution Camp. ... read..

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma tests positive for COVID-19

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 6, 2024 4:55:35 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at mechanic's shed in Sangareddy district, no casualties reported

Sangareddy (Telangana) | March 6, 2024 4:55:31 PM IST

A fire broke out at a mechanic's shed in the Sangareddy district of Telangana on Wednesday afternoon. ... read..

"Will provide 5000 drones to women in agriculture sector", says Haryana CM M L Khattar

Karnal (Haryana) | March 6, 2024 3:56:13 PM IST

In a groundbreaking announcement at the 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in Karnal, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at empowering women through technology and economic opportunities. ... read..

Claiming 'Constitutional crisis' NCW chief recommends President's rule West Bengal

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 3:56:11 PM IST

The National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma submitted a 24-page report to President Draupadi Murmu on the Sandeshkhali Incident and recommended President rule in the state, an official statement said on Thursday. ... read..

INDI Alliance leaders tense sensing the return of NDA govt: PM Modi

Barasat (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 3:56:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the leaders of the INDI alliance are tense after sensing the return of the NDA to power. ... read..

Calcutta HC order is against concept of federalism: West Bengal govt tells Supreme Court

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 3:56:06 PM IST

The West Bengal government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI probe in the Sandeshkhali matter pertaining to the attack on ED officials and called the decision by the High Court against the conce ... read..

Political groups protest near the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on student's death

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 6, 2024 3:56:00 PM IST

Members of various political groups, including the Muslim Students Federation, the All India Mahila Congress and the Indian Youth Congress protested near the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah releases photobiography book on legendary singer Asha Bhosle

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2024 3:55:57 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday released the book- 'Best of Asha', a photobiography of the legendary singer Asha Bhosle in Mumbai. ... read..

Land for Job scam: CBI files supplementary chargesheet in Delhi Court

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 3:55:49 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed supplementary chargesheet in the alleged land for job scam. Chargesheet has been filed before special Judge Vishal Gogne by the CBI's Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh. The court has listed the ... read..

PM Modi meets women victims from Sandeshkhali during Basirhat visit: Sources

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 3:55:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the women victims of sexual assault in Sandeshkhali village of West Bengal on Wednesday," sources said. ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint against 299 accused, 76 Chinese-controlled entities in a money laundering case

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 3:55:43 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against 299 accused persons and entities (including 76 Chinese-controlled entities) and two other entities controlled by other foreign nationals in an ongoing money laundering case, the ag ... read..

Delhi police file FIR over 'objectionable' posters against PM

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:55 PM IST

Delhi Police said they have registered a First Information Report on a complaint against posters that made disparaging comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his family. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath takes maiden ride after PM Modi's virtual launch of Agra Metro's Priority Corridor

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 2:56:53 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took the priority corridor of the Agra Metro, for an inaugural ride after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the project earlier in the day. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin alleges PM Modi 'lying' over fund allocation to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying about allocation of funds to Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"What will poor Mamata Banerjee do now to save Sheikh Shahjahan?" BJP leader Amit Malviya

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:36 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell head Amit Malviya on Wednesday took on Mamata Banerjee's government and asked the West Bengal Chief Minister what will she do now to protect Sheikh Shahjahan. ... read..

Man shot dead in fight between groups in UP's Aligarh, 3 held

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 2:56:34 PM IST

A 24-year-old man was shot dead allegedly during a fight between two groups in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Legal fraternity divided on Abhijit Gangopapdhyay: "Judges make poor politicians," says one retired Justice; advocate cites 'precedent'

By Amiya Kumar Kushwaha New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:30 PM IST

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay's decision to resign as a judge of the Calcutta High Court and join politics has generated a political face-off between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. ... read..

"Matter of shame, TMC making efforts to protect Sandeshkhali accused": PM Modi in Barasat

Barasat (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 2:56:28 PM IST

Calling the women of Sandeshkhali, his parivar (family), Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of shielding the accused in the Sandeshkhali case and said that it is a "matter of shame." ... read..

President Murmu approves crest of INS Jatayu, naval detachment Minicoy to be commissioned today

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:13 PM IST

The Naval Detachment Minicoy will be commissioned as INS Jatayu, an upgraded naval base, marking an important milestone in the Indian Navy's resolve to incrementally augment security infrastructure at the strategic Lakshadweep Islands on Wednesday. ... read..

Flight operations from Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar start today

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2024 2:56:07 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the flight operations from Dehradun to these three major cities: Ayodhya, Varanasi and Amritsar. ... read..

Hope PM will show courage to speak on caste census during his Bihar visit: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:55:59 PM IST

The Congress on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will visit Bihar on Wednesday to launch several development projects for the state, asking him to speak about the caste-based census in his speech. ... read..

Sandeshkhali case: West Bengal seeks urgent listing of plea in SC against transfer of probe to CBI

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 1:56:10 PM IST

The West Bengal government on Wednesday sought an urgent hearing of its plea in Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter pertaining to an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in Sa ... read..

MPBSE Class 5, 8 board exam begins today

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 1:56:04 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) board examination for Class 5th and Class 8th began on Wednesday. ... read..

"Not Beti Bachao, but Shahjahan Bachao": BJP slams TMC for not handing over Shahjahan to CBI

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 1:56:03 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in West Bengal over Sandeshkhali, accusing it of shielding Shahjahan Sheikh, accused of "land grand" and "sexual assault" against women. ... read..

PM Modi virtually inaugurates new section of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 1:55:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 17-kilometer additional section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridor on Wednesday. ... read..

"Sitting on the chair of Judge he was working for BJP...," TMC MP Saugata Roy on Abhijit Gangopadhyay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 1:55:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Wednesday accused former Calcutta HC Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay of working for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while sitting on the chair of the Judge and said that he has "no value." ... read..

Delhi: High Court directs SDM to conduct demarcation of farmland situated in Fatehpur Beri

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 1:55:48 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mehrauli in the national capital to conduct demarcation of farmland, situated in Fatehpur Beri, within 2 months and to furnish the said report to the owners, which was delayed by seven ... read..

"TMC will try to save Sheikh Shahjahan at any cost": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh

Barasat (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 1:55:34 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday slammed the West Bengal government after state police refused to hand over custody of Sheikh Shahjahan - the former Trinamool strongman accused of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault in San ... read..

Sandeshkhali's women pray for peace, justice as they await PM Modi's Barasat rally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 12:55:44 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party workers and supporters on Wednesday left from Sandeshkhali to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting at Barasat ... read..

PM Modi travels with school students in India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 12:55:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled with school students after inaugurating India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is continuously speaking about Nyay," says Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 12:55:36 PM IST

Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh has said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is continuously speaking about 'Nyay' (justice) which is Nari Nyay, Yuva Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Shramik Nyay, and Hissedari Nyay. ... read..

Farmers' protest: 'Delhi Chalo' march to restart amid tight security at borders of national capital

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 12:55:32 PM IST

As protesting farmers are set to resume their march once again to the capital city Delhi, to press for their demands including minimum price guarantees for their crops, the police has increased security at the Punjab and Haryana borders. ... read..

Water woes grip Bengaluru as city faces severe crisis ahead of summer

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 6, 2024 12:55:26 PM IST

Bengaluru, often referred to as India's Silicon Valley, is facing a water crisis. As the sweltering summer approaches, the plea for government intervention grows louder, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address the escalating wate ... read..

PM Modi greeted by huge crowd of supporters with loud cheers of 'Modi Modi', 'Jai Shree Ram'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 12:55:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by a crowd of supporters amid loud cheers of 'Modi Modi' and 'Jai Shree Ram' in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

36-year old shoots himself in Delhi's Jawahar park area, family claims murder

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 12:55:20 PM IST

A 36-year-old man allegedly shot himself to death in Jawahar Park area of South Delhi's Neb Sarai, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"We are his proud family members": Arjun Meghwal on RJD chief's "no family" jibe

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 12:55:14 PM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal slammed Lalu Prasad Yadav, the RJD chief and former Bihar Chief Minister, who has been in the eye of the storm over his comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Juvenile not required to divulge his criminal antecedents" : Delhi HC sets aside dismissal, directs CRPF to reinstate personnel

By Dhiraj Beniwal New Delhi | March 6, 2024 12:55:10 PM IST

The Delhi High Court in a recent judgement directed the CRPF to reinstate a man who was dismissed over non-disclosure of his past involvement in a rape case lodged when he was a minor in 2007. ... read..

Delhi police seizes car after video of reckless stunts on Najafgarh-Rajouri route go viral

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 12:55:08 PM IST

The Delhi police seized a car after a video of a man performing dangerous stunts along Najafgarh-Rajouri Garden route went viral on social media. ... read..

Bloomberg moves Delhi HC challenging Saket court order directing take down of article against Zee

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 12:55:02 PM IST

The Bloomberg Television Production Services India Private Limited on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the order of the Saket district court directing it to take down an article titled "India Regulator Uncovers USD 241 Million Accounting I ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP President holds meeting to discuss candidates for Lok Sabha Election

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2024 12:54:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai convened a meeting at the party headquarters in Chennai on Wednesday. The discussion centred around finalizing candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Five killed, including three children, after LPG cylinders explode in Uttar Pradesh's Kakori

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 11:57:49 AM IST

At least five people of a family were killed and four others sustained injuries after the LPG cylinders exploded in Uttar Pradesh's Kakori region on Tuesday night. ... read..

BJP to decide on candidates for 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka today: BS Yediyurappa

Shivamogga (Karnataka) | March 6, 2024 11:57:47 AM IST

The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) will meet today to decide on the candidates for the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said. ... read..

"Divisive politics on rise before elections": Anurag Thakur; slams Congress over "no family" jibe

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 11:57:44 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur came down heavily on INDIA bloc leaders, accusing them of standing with the 'tukde tukde gang' "who have only aimed to divide India" and "raising pro-Pakistan slogans to celebrate their victory". ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at private company building in Kukatpally; no causalities reported

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana) | March 6, 2024 11:57:41 AM IST

A fire broke out at a private company building at Prasanth Nagar in Kukatpally of Hyderabad on Tuesday night, officials said. ... read..

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand police arrests news portal operator for 'provocative' statements

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 6, 2024 11:57:38 AM IST

The Uttarakhand Police have arrested Ashutosh Negi, operator of a news portal, for attempting to sow distrust among people towards the government and the police, specifically in connection with the murder case of Ankita Bhandari, state police said. ... read..

School students express happiness on travelling with PM Modi in India's first underwater metro service in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 11:57:30 AM IST

School students on Wednesday expressed happiness over travelling with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India's first underwater metro service in Kolkata, West Bengal. ... read..

Five killed in road accident in Nandyala district

Nandyala (Andhra Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 11:57:08 AM IST

In a tragic incident, a fatal road accident claimed the lives of five individuals at Nallagatla village on the national highway in Allagadda mandal of Nandyala district, Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

PM Modi unveils multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 11:57:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. ... read..

Kashmir's 'waiting' to 'welcome' PM Modi; thousands to attend PM's rally in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 6, 2024 11:56:57 AM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has heightened security in the valley ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit tomorrow, March 7. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee announces hike in salaries of Anganwadi workers in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 6, 2024 11:56:54 AM IST

In a major decision announcement ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hiked the salaries of Anganwadi and and their assistants beginning this April. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi likely to announce 10-point poll promise for youth, unemployed in MP rally

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 9:55:35 AM IST

Seeking to woo the country's youth ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to announce a 10-point poll promise for the youth and unemployed people of the country in a rally in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, according to the ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate India's first underwater metro service in Kolkata today

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 9:55:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first under-river metro tunnel built in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

Massive fire breaks out at plastic factory in Daman

Daman and Diu | March 6, 2024 9:55:28 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a plastic company in Daman, within the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, an official said. ... read..

1317 kg of ganja seized in Assam's Karimganj, two held

Karimganj (Assam) | March 6, 2024 9:55:23 AM IST

Two persons were caught after around 1317 kg of ganja was seized from a vehicle near the Churaibari police watch post in Assam's Karimganj district near the Tripura border on Tuesday, the police said. ... read..

Assam Governor attends convocation of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University

Guwahati (Assam) | March 6, 2024 9:55:21 AM IST

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria conferred degrees to the awardees during the sixth convocation at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University. ... read..

'Main chithhi likhunga': PM Modi's gesture brings smiles to faces of children in Odisha

Jajpur (Odisha) | March 6, 2024 9:55:19 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, showed a humble gesture toward children in the middle of a speech in Odisha and asked the Special Protection Group (SPG) commandos to collect the pictures (brought as gifts) from the children at a public rally and ... read..

Jharkhand CM to launch widow remarriage promotion scheme today

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 6, 2024 9:55:16 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren will formally launch the State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme today. ... read..

Indian Navy has become synonymous with credibility in Indo-Pacific: Rajnath Singh

North Goa (Goa) | March 6, 2024 8:55:58 AM IST

Highlighting the Indian Navy's contribution to maritime security and maintaining the sovereignty of the country, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian Navy has become "synonymous with credibility in Indo-Pacific." ... read..

Meghalaya CM Sangma lays foundation stone for artificial football turf in Ri-Bhoi district

Ri Bhoi (Meghalaya) | March 6, 2024 8:55:57 AM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has laid the foundation stone for the construction of an artificial football turf at Umbuda Football Ground in Ri-Bhoi district. ... read..

Karnataka govt's first priority is irrigation and water projects: Deputy CM Shivakumar in Assembly

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 6, 2024 8:55:53 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said in the Legislative Assembly that the government would prioritise irrigation and water management projects over other works. ... read..

Congress holds screening committee meet for Rajasthan in Delhi, CEC meeting on March 7

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 8:55:51 AM IST

Congress leaders held a screening committee meeting at Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee President Akhilesh Prasad Singh's residence in Delhi to deliberate on the candidates who might be selected by the party for Rajasthan. ... read..

Andhra: TDP leader Lokesh slams CM Jagan for "reducing 10% reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies"

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 7:55:48 AM IST

TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh slammed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Reddy for "backstabbing" the Backward Class (BC) community in the state by reducing 10 per cent reservations in the local bodies. ... read..

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's email ID hacked: Police

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2024 7:55:42 AM IST

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's email address was hacked to send an email to the state's Governor's office, said police. ... read..

Protesting farmers to start marching towards Delhi from today

Patiala (Punjab) | March 6, 2024 7:55:41 AM IST

Farmers' organisations will start marching towards Delhi on Wednesday to press their various demands to the central government. ... read..

BJP's nefarious designs to topple govt shows hunger for power: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 6:55:06 AM IST

Lambasting the BJP's "nefarious designs" to topple the democratically elected government, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the saffron party will "never succeed" in unseating the Congress government by their "malicious intention ... read..

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik launches Biju Janata Dal's revamped website

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 6, 2024 5:56:00 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik has launched the revamped "citizen-centric" website of the BJD. ... read..

Northeast Delhi riots: Delhi HC reserves order on bail pleas of four accused in UAPA case

New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:03 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of four accused in the case concerning the alleged larger conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots in 2020. ... read..

Fire breaks out in plastic factory in Daman

Daman and Diu | March 6, 2024 2:55:59 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in a plastic factory at Daman in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu late Tuesday night. ... read..

Fire breaks out at Turbhe bus depot in Navi Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2024 1:56:15 AM IST

A fire broke out at the Turbhe bus depot in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, said authorities. ... read..

"Fraud perpetrated on Punjabis in state budget": SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 11:56:42 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal launched a scathing attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government over the state budget 2024-25 presented on Tuesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: EC officials led by Deputy Election Commissioner holds series of meetings in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | March 5, 2024 11:56:40 PM IST

A team of Election Commission of India (ECI) officials led by Deputy Election Commissioner Hirdesh Kumar held a series of meetings in Guwahati on Tuesday to review the poll preparedness in Assam ahead of the General Elections 2024. ... read..

J-K: Samba Police attaches residential property worth Rs 32 lakh of drug peddler

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 5, 2024 11:56:36 PM IST

The Samba Police attached a residential property worth Rs 32 lakh in Vijaypur town, which belonged to a notorious drug peddler. ... read..

Assam Higher Education Dept, Jal Jeevan Mission sign MoU for Jal Vidya programme

Guwahati (Assam) | March 5, 2024 11:56:35 PM IST

The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Assam on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) for the Jal Vidya Programme to educate the college students on water quality, wash practices and the functionality assessme ... read..

Ujjain-Indore division to be developed as religious-spiritual circuit for Simhastha 2028: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 11:56:28 PM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday chaired a meeting at Mantralaya (the secretariat) on the proposed action plan concerning Simhastha 2028, saying the Ujjain-Indore division will be developed as a religious-spiritual circuit for conducting the event an ... read..

"Are you there to help Pakistan?": JP Nadda tears into Karnataka government over slogan row

Belagavi (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 11:56:26 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda on Tuesday said that slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad' are being raised in the Legislative Assembly but Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar have remained "tight-lipped" on the matter. ... read..

"Whatever pain I have gone through...": DK Shivakumar after SC grants relief in money laundering case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 11:56:19 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that justice has been delivered after the Supreme Court quashed the proceedings initiated against him in a money laundering case. ... read..

State government to lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 23,000 crore in Assam: CM Sarma

Bajali (Assam) | March 5, 2024 11:56:17 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that, under the Vikas Yatra, the state government has lined up the inauguration and launch of projects worth an aggregate of Rs 23,000 crore across the state. ... read..

Kerala Students Union demands CBI inquiry into student's death, stages statewide protest

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 5, 2024 11:56:12 PM IST

The Kerala Students Union (KSU) on Tuesday staged a protest march to the Secretariat as part of a statewide bandh. ... read..

TMC's Shatrughan Sinha says visitors to Ram Mandir fell significantly, BJP hits back

Asansol (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 11:56:09 PM IST

Bollywood actor turned politician and Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the publicity of the Ram Mandir and said that the number of visitors dropped significantly after the Pran Pratishtha on January 22. ... read..

"Jagan Reddy responsible for 16,000 Backward Class people losing their opportunities": Nara Lokesh

Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 11:56:07 PM IST

Addressing a huge crowd at Managalagiri at the Backward Classes (BC) Declaration public meeting, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National General Secretary Nara Lokesh slammed incumbent chief minister Jagan Reddy for vehemently backstabbing the BC community in A ... read..

Selection Grade posts in Delhi Judicial Services to be increased after LG's nod

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 11:56:05 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has given his nod for carrying out amendments in the Schedule of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules for increasing the posts of District Judge (Selection Grade) and District Judge (Super Time Scale) to 35 and 15 pe ... read..

"Don't understand why West Bengal govt moved SC": Analyst Tehseen Poonawala on Sandeshkhali matter

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 11:56:03 PM IST

After the West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter, political analyst Tehseen Poonawala said on Tuesday that he does not understand why the government approache ... read..

"Nobody takes him seriously": Arjun Ram Meghwal responds to Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi over electoral bonds

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 11:56:02 PM IST

Hitting back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who claimed that the SBI request for more time to file details of donations received via electoral bonds with the Election Commission (EC) was an attempt to spare the Centre's blushes, Union Minister Arjun Ram ... read..

List for Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha candidates will be released soon, says Union Minister Murugan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 5, 2024 11:56:00 PM IST

Union Minister of State L Murugan participated in the South Chennai Candidate's Opinion meeting at Velachery area on Tuesday. ... read..

"Centre consistently working towards a peaceful North East": Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | March 5, 2024 11:55:58 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the Government of India has been consistently working towards making the North East a violence-free, extremism-free, and conflict-free region over the past decade. ... read..

"Ram Mandir was already there": TMC's Shatrughan Sinha in Asansol

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

Days after Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh withdrew his candidacy from the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha asserted that the Ram Mandir already existed in Ayodhya, adding that BJP did Pran Pratishtha in an incomple ... read..

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