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Assam Rifles, police seize heroin worth Rs 6.55 crore in Mizoram, arrest one person

Champhai (Mizoram) | March 5, 2024 10:56:46 PM IST

In yet another success in its fight against smuggling operations, Assam Rifles recovered heroin weighing 936 grams worth Rs 6.55 crore and apprehended an individual in the general area of Zokhawthar Champhai district on Tuesday. ... read..

In blow to Sukhu govt, Himachal Pradesh HC strikes down water cess on hydel projects

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 10:56:40 PM IST

In a setback to the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday declared the water cess levied on hydropower generation unconstitutional. With this, the government will have to forego an annual revenue of aro ... read..

Mumbai: Missing 12-year-old boy found dead in Wadala, head severed from body

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 10:56:36 PM IST

In a shocker from the country's commercial capital, a 12-year-old boy was found dead, police said, adding the victim's head was separated from the body at the time of the discovery. ... read..

Passenger arrested for smoking beedi inside IndiGo plane

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 10:56:35 PM IST

A 42-year-old passenger travelling in an IndiGo flight on Tuesday was arrested by the Mumbai police for smoking beedi onboard. ... read..

Jharkhand Congress Coordination Committee holds meeting in Ranchi to assess preparedness for Lok Sabha elections

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 5, 2024 10:56:31 PM IST

A meeting of the Jharkhand Congress Coordination Committee was held in Ranchi to take stock of preparedness in the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

"Haven't received any threat call": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 10:56:29 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied having received a threat call, and said that he had not received any threat call. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami distributes Rs 358.3 crore to girls' beneficiaries under Nanda Gaura Scheme

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 5, 2024 10:56:27 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday distributed Rs 358.3 crore through PFMS to one lakh beneficiary girls under the Nanda Gaura Scheme of Women Empowerment and Child Development Department and a total amount of Rs 3.58 crore under Mukhyamantri V ... read..

ED attaches Sheikh Shahjahan's assets worth Rs 12.78 crore in case of attack on probe team

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 10:56:25 PM IST

On a day the Calcutta High Court transferred the Sandehskhali case, in which four officials from the Directorate of Enforcement came under attack while raiding Sheikh Sahahjahan, to the CBI, the ED on Tuesday provisionally attached movable and immovable a ... read..

PM Modi visits Srimat Swami Smaranananda Maharaj in hospital, prays for swift recovery

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 10:56:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi visited the President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Srimat Swami Smaranananda Ji Maharaj, in a hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday to enquire about his health. ... read..

"Dal mile hain, dil nahi mile hain": BJP's Virendra Sachdeva on Congress-AAP alliance

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 10:56:20 PM IST

Hitting out the Congress-Aam Aadmi Party alliance, Bharatiya Janata Party state president Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday said that the parties have made an alliance but their views are contradictory. ... read..

"Blatant lie": Suvendu Adhikari rubbishes Mamata's claim of state providing 70 pc funds under Jal Jeevan Mission

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 10:56:18 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that the state government provides 70 per cent of the funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission project is a "blatant lie" and she is "spreading misinformati ... read..

First Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 kicks off in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | March 5, 2024 11:55:56 PM IST

The first Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 was inaugurated on Tuesday at Veterinary College Field in Guwahati's Khanapara. The event spread over a duration of three days, started on Tuesday and will conclude on March 7. ... read..

"Earlier, it took at least eight days...": Fadnavis praises PM Modi for infra work at borders

Jalgaon (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 9:57:01 PM IST

Lavishing praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the country has seen mega public infrastructure development under his leadership. ... read..

Bengaluru residents express concern over growing water crisis during last six months

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 9:56:48 PM IST

Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India, is facing a grave water crisis and residents of the city are concerned as the summer season is yet to come. ... read..

UGC grants graded autonomy to Delhi University, seven other universities

General News | March 5, 2024 9:56:46 PM IST

The University Grants Commission has granted autonomy to eight universities, including Delhi University, which will give them different degrees of freedom and flexibility in academic and administrative decision-making. ... read..

"A Raja mentally sick...needs to be treated well": Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Anand Dubey on DMK leader's remarks on Lord Ram

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 9:56:27 PM IST

After Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader A Raja waded into a fresh controversy following his reported remarks on India and Lord Ram, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey condemned his remarks, alleging that he is "mentally sick" and needs to be tr ... read..

"Before electing PM, check BJP's biodata; your choice will be none other than...": Amit Shah

Jalgaon (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 9:56:18 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the people of the country to check the "biodata" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before electing a Prime Minister in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, and asserted that their choice will be none other t ... read..

"Have full confidence that you will play important role in our resolve of developed Uttar Pradesh": Yogi Adityanath congratulates 4 new ministers

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 9:56:08 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the four new ministers who were inducted into the state cabinet on Tuesday and expressed confidence that they will play an important role in realizing the resolve of 'Developed Uttar Pradesh'. ... read..

"Dreams we had seen during Investor Summit are now slowly coming to fruition": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 5, 2024 9:56:05 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of investment proposals in the Uttarakhand Global Investor Summit-2023 organized by the Industries Department at the hotel located on Rajpur Road. ... read..

Telangana CM has shown maturity: BJP's Muralidhar Rao on "big brother" praise

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 8:55:52 PM IST

In reaction to Revanth Reddy's "big brother" praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Muralidhar Rao said that the Telangana Chief Minister has shown "maturity" and has followed the Prime Minister's mantra of "People Fi ... read..

Punjab budget imposes no new taxes, gives priority to agriculture, education, health: State Finance Minister

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 5, 2024 8:55:47 PM IST

State Finance Minister Harpaal Singh Cheema after presenting the state budget on Tuesday said that no new taxes have been introduced. ... read..

Jharkhand government is all set to launch State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 5, 2024 8:55:41 PM IST

To improve the living standard and enhance the dignity of widows, the Jharkhand government is all set to launch the State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme. Chief Minister Champai Soren will launch it formally on Wednesday. ... read..

"Mera Bharat-Mera Parivaar": PM Modi hits out at opposition over RJD chief's 'no family' jibe

Jajpur (Odisha) | March 5, 2024 8:55:40 PM IST

Countering the Opposition bloc that is formed with a sole purpose of defeating BJP in Lok Sabha Polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday elaborated on what a family means to him, saying that leaders of INDI Alliance are interested to live only for t ... read..

As WB govt moves SC against HC order on Sandeshkhali, CBI team reaches to Kolkata to take Shahjahan into custody

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 8:55:38 PM IST

As the TMC moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Calcutta High Court order to transfer the probe into the attack on an ED team in Sandeshkhali to the CBI, a team from the premier central probe agency on Tuesday arrived at the CID headquarters in Kolkat ... read..

Doctors meet MoHFW officials, urge to delay NEET MDS-2024 Exam

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 8:55:34 PM IST

The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has written a letter to the Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya over the NEET MDS -2024 Exam and the issue of the ineligibility of aspirants. ... read..

Centre releases Rs 559 crore for 33 projects in Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 5, 2024 8:55:32 PM IST

An amount of Rs 559 crore for 33 projects in Uttarakhand has been released by the Central government, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Office said on Tuesday. ... read..

Lalu Prasad must have forgotten Hindu culture: Himanta Biswa Sarma on "no family" jibe

Bongaigaon (Assam) | March 5, 2024 8:55:31 PM IST

Hitting back at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav for his "no family" remark at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that it suggests that the former Bihar Chief Minister may have forgotten whateve ... read..

MP: Rahul Gandhi pays obeisance at Mahakal temple in Ujjain during Congress' Yatra

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 8:55:29 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday visited and offered prayers at the Mahakaleshwar Temple. ... read..

Six rebel Himachal Congress MLAs move Supreme Court over disqualification

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 8:55:27 PM IST

Six Himachal Pradesh rebel Congress leaders have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Assembly's Speaker's decision to disqualify them. ... read..

"Delhi's guarantees are like balloons that go bust after polls": Mamata takes pot shot at Centre

West Midnapore (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 8:55:25 PM IST

Mocking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'guarantees' to the people ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said they were nothing but balloons that are inflated and sent up into the skies before polling but go bust on ... read..

Dumka: Police arrest five more suspects in Spanish woman gangrape case

Dumka (Jharkhand) | March 5, 2024 8:55:11 PM IST

Jharkhand Police on Tuesday arrested 5 other accused who were on the run in the case of gang rape and assault with a Spanish woman, an official said. ... read..

Tripura CM declares 5 per cent more DA for Government employees, pensioners

Agartala (Tripura) | March 5, 2024 8:55:09 PM IST

In a significant move to boost the financial well-being of government employees and pensioners, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday declared a five per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) effective from January 1, 2024. ... read..

Court extends police custody of bank manager accused of duping NRI woman of Rs 13.5 crore

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 8:55:04 PM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Tuesday extended the police remand of an ICICI Bank manager by three days in a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at company in Palghar, dousing underway

Palghar (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 8:55:00 PM IST

A fire broke out at a company in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, said an official on Tuesday. ... read..

"Those who defended anti-nationals must apologise": Basavaraj Bommai's swipe at Congress

Belagavi (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 8:54:56 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress for defending those who raised pro-Pakistan slogans in the state Assembly. ... read..

West Bengal Govt moves SC against Calcutta High Court order directing CBI probe in Sandeshkhali matter

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 6:56:41 PM IST

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter, which pertains to the attack on ED officials. ... read..

Calcutta HC orders transfer of Sandeshkhali case to CBI, Sheikh Shahjahan to be in CBI custody

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 6:56:38 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court has transferred the Sandehskhali case, in which officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were allegedly attacked by locals, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..

"Congress has finalised seat sharing with all other parties of INDIA alliance except in West Bengal and J-K," says Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 6:56:29 PM IST

Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh has said that the Congress party has finalised its seat sharing with all other parties of the INDIA bloc except in West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir. ... read..

UP cabinet expansion: 2 new BJP ministers, 1 from RLD, SBSP each inducted in Yogi Adityanath govt

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 6:56:24 PM IST

Four new ministers including Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar, were inducted into the Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday. ... read..

Assam: Income Tax department deploys teams to curb use of black money in upcoming Lok Sabha polls

Guwahati (Assam) | March 5, 2024 6:56:23 PM IST

The Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department, North East Region, has deployed monitoring teams in the form of a control room cum complaint monitoring cell in Guwahati. ... read..

Congress will win at least 12-13 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 6:56:19 PM IST

Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has said that the party will win at least 12-13 seats in upcoming Lok Sabha elections out of 29 parliamentary constituencies in the state. ... read..

In Odisha, PM Modi says "guarantee begins where all hopes end"

Jajpur (Odisha) | March 5, 2024 6:56:17 PM IST

In a blistering attack on the Congress in the BJD-ruled Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said before 2014, the grand old party and its allies in the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) at the Centre were focussed solely on filling their coffe ... read..

"Work you're doing should have been done by Opposition," responds Kejriwal as Delhi LG draws CM's attention to civic woes

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 6:56:12 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday thanked Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena for pointing out key issues in Sangam Vihar, a locality in South Delhi, and also said the work that the latter was doing should have been done by the opposition. ... read..

"Earlier governments were not interested in completing projects on time": PM Modi

Jajpur (Odisha) | March 5, 2024 5:55:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that governments prior to the year 2014 never shown interest in the timely completion of projects adding that those projects that remained stuck in the previous governments were completed under the tenure of BJ ... read..

2024 Lok Sabha polls: ECI team arrives in Assam to review preparations

Guwahati (Assam) | March 5, 2024 5:55:54 PM IST

In line with the preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, a team of the Election Commission of India arrived in Assam's Guwahati on Tuesday. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh Governor reviews security scenario of Eastern Arunachal with 3 Corps GOC

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 5:55:50 PM IST

The General Officer Commanding, 3 Corps, Lieutenant General HS Sahi, called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General KT Parnaik (Retd.), at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, on Tuesday. ... read..

West Bengal: 12 lakh cash seized from car in Cooch Behar; 5 from Assam held

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 5:55:42 PM IST

Cooch Behar Police seized Rs 12 lakh cash from a car and arrested five persons in Alipurduar District of West Bengal, a police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

'State must comply with SC order on Cauvery': JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda as Bengaluru grapples with water crisis

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 5:55:35 PM IST

As the state capital, Bengaluru, grappled with a drinking water crisis, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday said the state should continue to release water from the Cauvery River to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Gurugram cafe manager arrested after diners fall ill due to consumption of mouth fresheners, to be produced in court

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 5, 2024 5:55:23 PM IST

The manager of a cafe in Haryana's Gurugarm has been arrested by the police after diners reportedly fell ill and vomited after consuming mouth fresheners, said the police on Tuesday. ... read..

Bihar government cancels legislative assembly recruitment vacancies in state

Patna (Bihar) | March 5, 2024 5:55:21 PM IST

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Thursday ordered to cancel legislative assembly recruitment vacancies in the state. ... read..

"BJP has given befitting reply...making such petty statements is not correct": Nirmala Sitharaman on Lalu Yadav remarks on PM

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 5:55:16 PM IST

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the Bhartiya Janata Party has given a befitting reply to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on his derogatory statement against PM Modi and said making such 'petty' statements by a person who spent decades i ... read..

Indian Ocean Region requires reassessment of threat perception, military resources, says Rajnath Singh in Goa

Goa | March 5, 2024 5:55:13 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for to re-assess threat perception, and re-balance military resources and strategic attention in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). ... read..

Tillu Tajpuria murder case: Delhi HC grants custody parole to gangster Yogesh Tunda for marriage

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 5:55:11 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted six hours of custody parole to Gangster Yogesh, alias Tunda, a member of the Gogi Gang, to perform his marriage. ... read..

SC quashes proceedings initiated against Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar in money laundering case

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 6:56:10 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed proceedings initiated against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a money laundering case. ... read..

BJP questions INDIA bloc's silence on DMK's A Raja's remarks on 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata'

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 4:56:35 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday asked whether Congress and members of the INDIA bloc condoned Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja's remarks on 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Bharat Mata' and would the DMK use such "derogatory comments against deities of other ... read..

Kerala: Five members of a family found dead in Pala

Pala (Kerala) | March 5, 2024 4:56:30 PM IST

A family of five including three kids were found dead in a house in the Pala area of Kottayam district, a police official said. ... read..

Odisha: PM Modi unveils development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore at Chandikhole

Jajpur (Odisha) | March 5, 2024 4:56:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated, and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore in Chandikhole, Odisha. ... read..

"Congress and Rahul Gandhi are directionless": Former MP CM Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 3:56:44 PM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ability to lead the country forward, especially when his party and personal politics adrift aimlessly, labelling him and his party as "directionless" amid ... read..

Abhijit Gangopadhyay says he will join BJP, hours after stepping down as Calcutta HC judge

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 3:56:38 PM IST

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who stepped down as a judge of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday announced that he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..

Himachal BJP's Jairam Thakur claims Congress looking to expel 7 BJP MLAs to save government

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 3:56:33 PM IST

The Political atmosphere in Himachal Pradesh continues to be charged as leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Tuesday claimed that Congress has lost the majority in Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

Karnataka CM, ministers receive e-mail bomb threat; probe initiated

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 3:56:27 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah along with many other cabinet ministers received a threat e-mail on Tuesday. ... read..

Union Minister Anurag Thakur slams A Raja, says DMK leader is part of "tukde-tukde gang"

Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 3:56:25 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday reacted sharply to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader A Raja's remarks on 'Jai Shri Ram' and the idea of India on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi court takes cognizance of CBI charge sheet in case of MDMA drug haul from Belgium

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 3:56:23 PM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has taken cognizance of the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) charge sheet in a case of MDMA drug haul from Belgium. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi's big attack on PM Modi, says 'PM wants youth to chant Jai Shri Ram, starve to death'

Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 3:56:21 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused his government of misleading the youth, saying that the PM wants the young generation to only chant 'Jai Shri Ram and starve to death'. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu launches toll-free number 1962 for mobile veterinary services

Himachal Pradesh | March 5, 2024 3:56:16 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the 1962-Mobile Veterinary Service of the Animal Husbandry Department on Tuesday. ... read..

J-K: Road accident claims two lives in Ramban

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 5, 2024 3:56:06 PM IST

Two people were killed in a road accident on the Jammu Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district, a police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Bombay High Court acquits former DU professor GN Saibaba in alleged Maoist link case

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 2:56:26 PM IST

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday acquitted former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba and five other accused in an alleged Maoist links case. ... read..

Karnataka Cabinet holds key meeting over Bengaluru water crisis; Deputy CM assures public of action

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 2:56:24 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and cabinet ministers, along with officials, and secretaries of respective departments, held a crucial meeting on Tuesday to address the shortage of drinking water in Bengaluru. ... read..

"They believe in Family First, I believe in Nation First": PM Modi attacks Congress, its allies

Sangareddy (Telangana) | March 5, 2024 2:56:15 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the Congress party and other allies of the INDIA bloc stating that unlike the opposition alliance, which believes in putting "family first," he puts the country first and everything that he does is for the ... read..

Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigns; likely to contest polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 2:56:03 PM IST

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay has stepped down as a judge of the Calcutta High Court. ... read..

Former Gujarat Congress chief Arjun Modhwadia joins BJP today

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 5, 2024 2:55:58 PM IST

In a setback for Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the party leader and its former Gujarat unit chief Arjun Modhwadia including Ambrish Der, joined BJP in the presence of State BJP chief CR Paatil today. ... read..

Delhi Police files chargesheet against Hizbul operative Javed Ahmed Mattu

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 2:55:55 PM IST

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet against Hizbul operative Javed Ahmed Mattu, who is among the top ten terrorists designated by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. ... read..

Odisha will be Naxal-free in next 1-2 years: says BSF IG Dhirendra Kumar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 5, 2024 2:55:53 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General Dhirendra Kumar shared insights into the persistent efforts to eliminate Naxalism in Odisha. Highlighting the progress made since BSF's induction in 2010, he expressed confidence in ending this menace within t ... read..

"Congress and BRS are two sides of same coin": PM Modi hits back at Opposition over 'Parivarvad'

Sangareddy (Telangana) | March 5, 2024 2:55:51 PM IST

Alleging a four-decade-long nexus between ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress for covering each other's scam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit back at both parties and said that both the parties are "two sides" of the "same coin." ... read..

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik pays floral tribute to father Biju Patnaik on his 108th birth anniversary

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 5, 2024 2:55:48 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday paid floral tribute to former Chief Minister and his father Bijayananda Patnaik on his 108th birth anniversary in Odisha legislative Assembly premises on Tuesday. ... read..

"This is his personal statement" : RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on A Raja's remark

Patna (Bihar) | March 5, 2024 2:55:34 PM IST

After DMK leader A Raja's remarks on 'Jai Shri Ram' and the idea of India, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav stated that the statement given by the DMK leader is personal adding the statement does not reflect India National Democratic Alliance vi ... read..

Telangana: PM Modi unveils several development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore at Sangareddy

Sangareddy (Telangana) | March 5, 2024 1:57:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled various development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore at Sangareddy, Telangana on Tuesday. ... read..

Vice President meets Danish Parliament Speaker Soren Gade in Delhi

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 1:57:06 PM IST

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar met Danish Parliament Speaker Soren Gade in Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

Telangana is called the Gateway for South India: PM Modi

Sangareddy (Telangana) | March 5, 2024 1:57:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Central government has been working continuously to assist the development of Telangana and said that the state is called the "Gateway for South India." ... read..

"It is mere rhetoric..." DMK leader Saravanan counters PM Modi's family statement

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 5, 2024 1:56:58 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Saravanan Annadurai on Tuesday countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's family statement that the entire nation is his family, calling it a "mere rhetoric" and asked him what has he done for the country in the last ten yea ... read..

Assam: CID summons Debabrata Saikia, Bhupen Borah in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra clash case

Guwahati (Assam) | March 5, 2024 1:56:55 PM IST

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam police has summoned Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Debabrata Saikia and state party President Bhupen Kumar Borah for the second time for questioning in connection with a clash that took place d ... read..

Orchestra dancer from Chhattisgarh gang-raped in Jharkhand's Palamu; two held

Palamu (Jharkhand) | March 5, 2024 1:56:36 PM IST

A 21-year-old member of an orchestra troupe from Chhattisgarh was allegedly gang-raped by her co-artistes in Jharkhand's Palamu district, according to the police. ... read..

CEC Rajiv Kumar reviews poll preparedness in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha election

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 5, 2024 1:56:25 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the poll preparedness in West Bengal and said that there will be a few polling stations which will be run entirely by women. ... read..

UP Police Recruitment Board sacks chairperson Renuka Mishra over paper leak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 12:55:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board Chairperson, Renuka Mishra on Tuesday was sacked by the UP Government, days after the police constable recruitment examination was cancelled following allegations of a question paper leak. ... read..

"No demands, it's up to CM to decide": SBSP chief OP Rajbhar on UP cabinet expansion

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 12:55:35 PM IST

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief OP Rajbhar on Tuesday reacted to possibility of the cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh and said that he has no demands adding that it is up to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to decide which department needs to b ... read..

"Investigation will go on...": Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara after FSL confirms Pro-Pak slogans

General News | March 5, 2024 12:55:29 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 5 (ANI); After the arrest of three people in connection with alleged Pro Pakistan slogans in Vidhan Soudha, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara asked the opposition leader to cooperate the investigation into the ... read..

Rajasthan: Police detains 15 trainee sub-inspectors for using unfair means in recruitment exam

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 5, 2024 12:55:27 PM IST

Fifteen trainee Rajasthan Police sub-inspectors, including the one who topped the recruitment exam, were detained on Monday for allegedly clearing the test in 2021 by using unfair means, police said. ... read..

Mumbai customs recover marijuana concealed inside a pressure washer, one arrested

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 5, 2024 12:55:18 PM IST

Airport Special Cargo Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III recovered the concealment of 447 grams of marijuana imported from Thailand and arrested one accused involved in the import on Tuesday, an official said. ... read..

BJP slams DMK's A Raja, alleges he called for India's Balkanisation in speech

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 12:55:13 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell head Amit Malviya on Tuesday slammed DMK's A Raja and alleged that DMK leader had called for "Balkanisation of India and derided Lord Ram, as well as made disparaging comments on Manipuris and questions the idea of India, as ... read..

Land-for-job case: Delhi court extends interim bail to businessman Amit Katyal till March 12

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 12:55:11 PM IST

The Delhi court on Tuesday extended interim bail to Amit Katyal till March 12, a businessman and an alleged close associate of former Union Minister Lalu Prasad's family, in the land-for-job scam case. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: BSP leader shot dead in Chhatarpur's civil lines

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 11:56:36 AM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha election, Bahujan Samajwadi Party leader Mahendra Gupta was shot dead on Monday in the Civil Lines police station area, Chhatarpur, police said. ... read..

Karnataka: One booked for issuing death threat to PM Modi, UP Chief Minister

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 11:56:34 AM IST

An FIR has been registered in Surpur police station in Karnataka's Yadgiri against one person for allegedly threatening to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi and and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Karnataka police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi to offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain today

Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 11:56:28 AM IST

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi will offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Tuesday. ... read..

One Indian killed, two injured in Hezbollah rocket attack in Israel

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 11:56:26 AM IST

The Israeli embassy in India confirmed on Tuesday that one Indian national was killed and two more Indians were injured in a terror attack by Hezbollah along the border with Lebanon in Northern Israel on Monday. The deceased has been identified as a 31-ye ... read..

CM Yogi to hold Cabinet meeting today; likely to approve 21 proposals

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 5, 2024 11:56:19 AM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hold a cabinet meeting at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow on Tuesday. ... read..

PM Modi pays homage to former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 11:56:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Chief Minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary and said that his visionary leadership and indomitable spirit continue to inspire generations. ... read..

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

New Delhi | March 5, 2024 11:56:01 AM IST

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

FSL confirms Pro-Pak slogans raised in Bengaluru Congress celebration, 3 accused sent to police custody

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 5, 2024 11:55:55 AM IST

The Bengaluru Court on Tuesday granted three days of police custody to the three people arrested in connection with the alleged pro-Pakistan slogan at Vidhana Soudha in Karnataka. ... read..

Telangana: PM Modi offers prayers at Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad

Secunderabad (Telangana) | March 5, 2024 11:55:51 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers at Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad, Telangana. ... read..

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