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"Plans to create platforms, products for a secure Atmanirbhar Bharat," Vice President Adani Enterprises

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 6:56:03 AM IST

Vice President of Adani Enterprises, Jeet Adani said that plans for Adani Defence and Aerospace is to become a key partner to the Indian armed forces and create platforms and products to supply the key needs for building a more secure Atmanirbhar Bharat. ... read..

Odisha: Tiger population pegged at 30 by first state-wide estimation

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 27, 2024 6:56:02 AM IST

The first All Odisha Tiger Estimation (AOTE) report 2023-24 conducted by the Odisha Forest Department has reported an increase in the number of tigers in Odisha. ... read..

Delhi HC permits student to appear in exam after CBSE stops her for late submission of domicile certificate

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 6:56:00 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday permitted a class 10 girl student to sit for exams after she was stopped by the CBSE board for examinations on account of late submission of domicile certificate. ... read..

"Project Cheetah to protect wild life and promote development": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 6:55:58 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended the review meeting of 'Project Cheetah' in Sheopur on Monday and said that the project will not only protect the cheetahs in the region but will also work for the protection of rest of the wild life and c ... read..

Rajasthan CM visits rape survivor at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2024 6:55:55 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited a rape survivor at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur who had been admitted after being shot at in Kotputli-Behror district earlier. ... read..

"Central govt working to develop northeastern states in every sector": Tripura CM on Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Agartala (Tripura) | February 27, 2024 5:55:04 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for laying the foundation stone for redevelopment of 553 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and said that central government is working for the ... read..

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker disqualifies 8 MLAs for party defection

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 5:55:02 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Tammineni Sitaram made a decisive stand against party defection and disqualified 8 MLAs. ... read..

Fire at Delhi's LNJP hospital due to short circuit, no casualties reported

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 5:55:00 AM IST

A fire broke out at Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital (LNJP) on late Monday night. ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at BMC's water pumping station; disrupts water supply in eastern suburbs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2024 4:55:37 AM IST

A fire broke out at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Pise Water Pumping Station Monday evening, leading to a significant impact on water supply across several parts of Mumbai. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav, union minister Bhupender Yadav attend review meeting of 'Cheetah Project'

Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 4:55:35 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav attended a review meeting of 'Cheetah Project' in Sheopur district on Monday. ... read..

"Self reliance and meeting country's defence requirements are inescapable necessity": Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 4:55:32 AM IST

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Manoj Pande said that self-reliance, as a strategic imperative, has been underscored by the recent events in the geopolitical landscape of the world and that the need to be self-reliant and meet the country's defence re ... read..

Delhi: Fire at tin shed warehouse in Sadar Bazar, no casualty reported

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 3:54:59 AM IST

A fire broke out in a tin shed warehouse in the Teliwara area of Sadar Bazar on Monday. ... read..

Assam CM distributes land pattas to 11,483 families in Lakhimpur under Mission Basundhara 2.0

Lakhimpur (Assam) | February 27, 2024 3:54:55 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday attended the Land Patta distribution event and distributed land pattas to as many as 11,483 eligible beneficiaries of Mission Basundhara 2.0 belonging to the Dhakuakhana Legislative Constituency (LAC) in ... read..

"Uttar Pradesh contributing to India becoming self-reliant in defence manufacturing": CM Yogi

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 3:54:54 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Ammunition Manufacturing Complex of Adani Group in Kanpur on Monday and said that the state's defence industrial corridors are contributing to India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal deserves Nobel Prize for corruption: Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:26:14 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla suggested that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal deserves a Nobel Prize for engaging in corruption across various sectors, a press release from the party read. ... read..

Emcure launches Unmask Anemia, an initiative to help women assess anemia risk with a self-test

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2024 12:26:12 AM IST

Emcure Pharmaceuticals, an Indian pharmaceutical company with a focus on the women's healthcare segment, announced the launch of 'Unmask Anemia', an initiative to create awareness about iron deficiency anaemia in India. ... read..

Mock voting scheduled for Congress legislators ahead of Rajya Sabha elections: DyCM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 27, 2024 12:26:10 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that mock voting would be conducted for all the legislators tonight for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on February 27. ... read..

Assam: CBI summons Leader of opposition Debabrata Saikia for clash during Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 27, 2024 12:26:05 AM IST

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam police has summoned Debabrata Saikia on Monday, Leader of Assam Congress Legislature Party for questioning in connection with a clash that took place during Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Guwa ... read..

"Scheme was implemented in hurry...," Sachin Pilot raises concern on Agnipath Scheme

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:26:01 AM IST

Raising his voice against the Agnipath Scheme, Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed concerns about the future of armed forces personnel retiring after four years of service and said that the scheme was implemented in a "hurry." ... read..

"India of 21st century does not think small...": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:25:58 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India of 21st century does not think small adding that world is amazed at seeing the progress of the nation and sees the benefit of moving with us. ... read..

"BJP councillors created ruckus in MCD House": Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:25:54 AM IST

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi said that BJP councillors disrupted the proceedings of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi House during a special session called on Monday. ... read..

Doctors at Delhi hospital recover multiple coins, magnets from patient's intestines

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:25:52 AM IST

Doctors at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital took out 39 coins and 37 magnets from a man's intestine by surgery. The patient, who was suffering from a psychiatric illness, reportedly swallowed the coins and magnets under the assumption that zinc helps in bod ... read..

Whip is not issued for Rajya Sabha elections, says Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 12:25:47 AM IST

In reaction to the Congress issuing a whip on Tuesday ahead of the Rajya Sabha election, Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jairam Thakur said that a whip is not issued for Rajya Sabha elections and his party has ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate three space infrastructure projects worth about Rs 1800 cr in Kerala tomorrow

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 27, 2024 12:25:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Tuesday. ... read..

"PM Modi's vision is "transformational...": Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Chairman

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 27, 2024 12:25:42 AM IST

After the Gujarat Government decided to extend the Sabarmati Riverfront project from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, Riverfront Development Corporation Chairman, Keshav Verma on Monday said that the formation of this project is "remarkable," adding that Prime M ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha extends gratitude to PM Modi for initiating redevelopment of Agartala railway station

Agartala (Tripura) | February 27, 2024 12:25:40 AM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 553 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday extended gratitude to Prime Minister and Ministry of Railways for includ ... read..

Union Finance Minister Sitharaman interacts with start-up, fintech ecosystem stakeholders

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:25:33 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting with start-up and fintech ecosystem entities here on Monday. ... read..

"Uttar Pradesh government leaking papers intentionally," alleges Akhilesh Yadav

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 12:25:31 AM IST

Days after a police recruitment exam was cancelled by the Uttar Pradesh government after a paper leak, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the Yogi Adityanath government was leaking the papers "intentionally." ... read..

PM Modi to commence two-day visit to 3 states tomorrow

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:25:22 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to start his two-day visit to three states Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on Tuesday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Naxal commander involved in Tadmetla incident surrenders

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | February 27, 2024 12:25:14 AM IST

A Naxal commander, who was allegedly involved in the Tadmetla incident that killed 76 CRPF troopers, surrendered in the insurgency-hit Sukma district on Monday, police said. ... read..

"Our government has chosen path of Santushti of people instead of Tushtikaran": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:25:12 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India has broken out of the scarcity mindset in the last 10 years by putting an end to corruption and ensuring that the benefits of development are distributed equally. ... read..

"Will cleanse herself in washing machine": Banna Gupta on Geeta Koda joining BJP

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 27, 2024 12:25:07 AM IST

Responding Singhbhum Congress MP Geeta Koda joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jharkhand Minister Banna Gupta on Monday said Koda, who is the wife of the former Chief Minister Madhu Koda, would rinse herself in the BJP's washing machine and will be ... read..

Russian national arrested in Goa for overstaying

North Goa (Goa) | February 26, 2024 11:26:29 PM IST

Goa Police have arrested a Russian national for illegally staying in the state, said officials. ... read..

Andhra govt releases water from Kuppam Branch Canal

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 11:26:23 PM IST

On the orders of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the state authorities on Monday released water from the Kuppam Branch Canal that would irrigate 6,300 acres afresh in Kuppam constituency and provide drinking water to 4.02 lakh people in Kuppam and Pa ... read..

Doctors at Delhi hospital recover multiple coins, magnets from patient's intestines

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:26:11 PM IST

Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel participates in Vijay Sankalp Yatra in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2024 11:26:09 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel participated in a public meeting at Hyderabad's Khairatabad on Monday as part of Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vijay Sankalp Yatra. ... read..

"Jaishankar, Sitharaman may contest from Karnataka": Pralhad Joshi on Lok Sabha polls

Dharwad (Karnataka) | February 26, 2024 11:26:07 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday informed that there are chances that Bharatiya Janata Party might field External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman from the constituencies in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sa ... read..

"Accused will not be spared": Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Nafe Singh Rathee's murder

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 26, 2024 11:26:06 PM IST

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday said that the accused involved in the murder of State INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee will not be spared at any cost and strictest action will be taken in this regard. ... read..

"Our govt sincere towards women empowerment": Tripura CM after launching initiative to curb child marriage

Agartala (Tripura) | February 26, 2024 11:26:02 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday launched the 'Child Marriage Elimination through Sensitisation, Tracking and Awareness' (CHESTA), calling it a transformative step towards preventing child marriage in the state. ... read..

Amit Shah chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee of Ministry of Home Affairs in Daman, discusses issues on J-K, Armed forces

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:25:57 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Daman on Monday, discussing issues related to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). ... read..

CM Yogi inaugurates South Asia's largest integrated ammunition manufacturing complexes in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 11:25:55 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated South Asia's largest integrated ammunition manufacturing complexes by Adani Defence and Aerospace in Kanpur on Monday. ... read..

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar urges banks to expand branches in rural areas

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 26, 2024 11:25:53 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday called on the banks to open more branches in rural areas of Karnataka to support the growing rural economy. ... read..

NIA arrests 16 in West Bengal Ram Navmi violence case

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:25:52 PM IST

In a major breakthrough in the West Bengal Ram Navami violence incident that occurred last year, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested 16 persons for conspiring and carrying out a communal attack during a religious procession. The 16 accuse ... read..

Indian Army organises medical camp for children in Manipur village

Kohima (Nagaland) | February 26, 2024 11:25:50 PM IST

The Indian Army organised a medical camp at Ngarumphung village of Kangpokpi district in Manipur on Sunday, the army said in a press release. ... read..

Maharashtra: Gadchiroli Police arrest woman Naxal involved in violent incidents against security forces

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 11:25:48 PM IST

A 30-year-old woman Naxalite, who was allegedly involved in violent incidents against security forces and carried a reward of Rs 6 lakh, was arrested by the Gadchirotheli Police in Maharashtra on Monday. ... read..

FIR has been filed against TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, says Basirhat SP

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 11:25:47 PM IST

Basirhat Superintendent of Police HM Rehman confirmed on Monday that an FIR has been filed against absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan. ... read..

Maharashtra: Dam collapses in Raigad, two children dead

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 11:25:45 PM IST

Two children died after a dam collapsed in Maharahtra's Raigad district, police said on Monday. ... read..

J-K: Bridge linking 80 villages in Pulwama, Budgam districts 'nears completion'

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 26, 2024 11:25:43 PM IST

After nearly a decade of sluggish progress, the Rahmoo Pulwama Bridge, which was swept away in the 2014 floods in Jammu and Kashmir, is slated to reopen for the public. ... read..

"Fight is between LDF and UDF...," Annie Raja after CPI announces her name for Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad seat

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 26, 2024 11:25:38 PM IST

After the Communist Party of India (CPI) announced senior party leader Annie Raja as a candidate for Wayanad, Annie Raja said that in Kerala the fight is between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), adding that the situat ... read..

"Discussions are underway between all parties...": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on INDIA alliance seat sharing

Golaghat (Assam) | February 26, 2024 11:25:34 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday reacted to the ongoing discussions about seat sharing in the INDIA alliance and said that senior leaders of the INDIA alliance are in touch with all parties, adding that everyone should wait until they announce their dec ... read..

"Had he joined BJP...": CM Kejriwal claims Sisodia 'framed in false case' on anniversary of his arrest

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:25:40 PM IST

On a day when former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia completed a year behind bars in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a jibe at the Centre saying ... read..

CBI to probe Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee's murder: Jhajjar DC Capt Shakti Singh

Bahadurgarh (Haryana) | February 26, 2024 10:25:31 PM IST

Haryana Ppolice handed over the investigation into the murder of Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), said Jhajjar Deputy Commissioner Captain Shakti Singh on Monday. ... read..

Indian Navy conducts airborne insertion Ops over Arabian Sea

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:25:30 PM IST

The Indian Navy undertook airborne insertion of Special Forces by paradropping inflatable crafts and MARCOs from C-130 aircraft in the Arabian Sea for continued anti-piracy operations in the region, Indian Navy said on Monday. ... read..

President Murmu graces annual day, convocation of Lady Hardinge Medical College

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:25:26 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu graced the 107th Annual Day and Convocation Ceremony of Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 553 railway stations at cost of over Rs 19,000 crore

New Delhi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 10:25:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated and dedicated to the nation around 2,000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 41,000 crore via video conferencing on Monday. ... read..

"It's Congress guarantee": Mallikarjun Kharge announces Indiramma Universal Basic Income Support for Andhra

Ananthapuram (Andhra Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 10:25:21 PM IST

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday announced Indiramma Universal Basic Income Support of Rs 5,000 per month to every poor family, adding that it is the Congress party's guarantee for the people of Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

"From Red Fort, Indians were called lazy...": PM Modi targets Congress

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:25:19 PM IST

Launching attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that there was a time in the country when Indians were labelled as "lazy" and "those running away from the hardwork" from the Red Fort. ... read..

Tirupati Devasthanams board holds meeting, takes host of decisions

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 10:25:17 PM IST

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board under the chairmanship of Bhumana Karunakara Reddy along with the TTD executive officer AV Dharma Reddy and others board dignitaries has taken some important decisions during the Board meeting held at A ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Drone flying banned over Madurai district for 2 days ahead of PM Modi's visit tomorrow

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2024 10:25:13 PM IST

Madurai district administration has banned the flying of drones above the city and district limits for two days from February 27-28, an official statement said on Tuesday. ... read..

JP Nadda launches 'Sankalp Patra Sujhav Abhiyan', to invite more than one crore suggestions

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:25:11 PM IST

Stepping up preparations for the Lok Sabha polls, Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Tuesday launched the 'Sankalp Patra Sujhav Abhiyan' and also flagged off the Viksit Bharat Modi ki Guarantee' Rath from the party's extension office in New Delh ... read..

TN CM Stalin inaugurates Karunanidhi memorial in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2024 10:25:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the memorial for former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Chennai's Marina Beach on Monday. ... read..

BJP kickstarts massive plan for nationwide Sankalp Patra Sujhav Abhiyan

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:25:08 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the party's nationwide 'Sankalp Patra Sujhav Abhiyan' and 'Viksit Bharat- Modi Ki Guarantee Rath' for Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Monday. ... read..

"INDIA bloc is run by parties who made money from scams:" Amit Shah in Silvassa

Silvassa (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) | February 26, 2024 10:25:00 PM IST

Calling the INDIA bloc an alliance of parties run by seven families, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Opposition alliance is run by parties who made "money from scams." ... read..

Strict action will be taken against any principal, teacher denying admission to children in govt schools: Uttarakhand chief secretary

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2024 10:24:55 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said that strict action will be taken against any principal or teacher found denying admission to children in government schools in the state. ... read..

Railway connectivity and infrastructure have received new expansion under PM Modi in last 10 years: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2024 9:25:36 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated more than two thousand railway projects worth Rs 41 thousand crore ... read..

Rajasthan women and child development dept signs MoU with philanthropic organisation to improve nutrition in girls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 26, 2024 9:25:29 PM IST

The Women and Child Development Department of the government of Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Children Investment Fund Foundation, an independent philanthropic organisation, on Monday to improve nutrition in adolescent girls and ... read..

"Those lecturing Bengal should see what is happening in BJP ruled states": TMC's Sagarika Ghose

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 9:25:23 PM IST

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP-elect Sagarika Ghose said on Monday that the prime suspect in the Sandeshkhali incident, Shahjahan Sheikh, will be arrested by the state police soon adding that those lecturing Bengal must take note of what is happening i ... read..

Research suggests dying cancer cells release cell-free chromatin particles that can turn healthy cells into cancerous ones: Tata Memorial Centre

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 9:25:16 PM IST

Tata Memorial Centre research suggests that dying cancer cells release cell-free chromatin particles after chemotherapy and radiotherapy that can turn healthy cells into cancerous ones, an official statement from the Department of Atomic Energy said on Mo ... read..

Delhi Police arrests two robbers with help of AI technology

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 9:25:13 PM IST

Delhi Police have nabbed two robbers with the help of artificial intelligence, said officials. ... read..

Congress candidates move High Court over election process for Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's Senior Deputy Mayor, Deputy Mayor

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 26, 2024 9:25:09 PM IST

Congress candidates for the posts of Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation have moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the notification for election for February 27, stating that the entire process shoul ... read..

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ends indefinite fast after 17 days

Jalna (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 8:24:52 PM IST

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil withdrew his 17-day-old fast undertaken over the Maratha quota issue on Monday. ... read..

HP CM Sukhu inaugurates Rs 15 crore building of Jawahar Lal Nehru Fine Arts College in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 8:24:48 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Rs. 15.43 crore building of Jawahar Lal Nehru Fine Arts Government College, Loharab, in Shimla Rural Assembly constituency on Monday. ... read..

Sheikh Shahjahan will be arrested within seven days: TMC's Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 8:24:44 PM IST

Hours after Calcutta High Court clarified that there is "no stay order" on the arrest of Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan and West Bengal Police is free to arrest TMC leader, the party said that the prime accused in the Sandeshkhali case, who ha ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami summons forest officials day after 10-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2024 8:24:42 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday summoned officials of the Forest Department on the issue of human-wildlife conflict in the state, said the Chief Minister's Office in a statement. ... read..

"We have a difficult geopolitical neighbourhood...": Rajnath Singh

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 8:24:37 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India is surrounded with difficult neighbours and it is imperative for our country to keep its defence sector in a strong position. ... read..

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande visits Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024 in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 7:24:57 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Manoj Pande, visited the Maharashtra MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) Defence Expo 2024 on Monday at the International Exhibition Convention Centre in Pune. ... read..

CPI announces four candidates for Kerala Lok Sabha seats; fields Annie Raja from Wayanad

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 26, 2024 7:24:48 PM IST

The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday announced candidates for four Kerala Lok Sabha seats, nominating senior party leader Annie Raja to contest from the Wayanad constituency, a seat presently held by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of "mishandling Bengaluru's water crisis" , says Congress prioritizing political alliances in Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 26, 2024 7:24:26 PM IST

Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday hit out at the Congress government in the state, alleging failure to address "massive water shortage" in Bengaluru. ... read..

2023 Rajouri attack: NIA chargesheets three Pakistan nationals among five

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 7:24:24 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday charge-sheeted three absconding Pakistan-based handlers of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit among five involved in the Rajouri attacks case of January 2023-- a move to push ahead with its efforts to ... read..

Redeveloped Ujjain railway station will be like an airport: MP Anil Firojiya

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 7:24:22 PM IST

After Prime Minister Narednra Modi dedicated to the nation over 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth about Rs 41,000 crores on Monday, local MP Anil Firojiya said the Ujjain railway station will have all the facilities like that of an airport. ... read..

Bengaluru to experience 24-hour water supply disruption on Tuesday

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 26, 2024 7:24:20 PM IST

Bengaluru residents will have to grapple with a 24-hour water supply disruption starting at 6 am Tuesday till 6 am Wednesday. ... read..

Fourth session of 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly begins today

Kohima (Nagaland) | February 26, 2024 7:24:18 PM IST

The fourth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly's budget session commenced on Monday at the Nagaland Legislative Secretariat, with Governor La Ganesan addressing the House on the first day. ... read..

Man sets himself on fire after dispute with wife in MP's Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 6:27:45 PM IST

A man set himself on fire allegedly following a dispute with his wife at his residence in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, police said on Monday. ... read..

Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal reaches Rajghat, marking one year of Manish Sisodia's arrest

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:27:40 PM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with AAP MLAs and ministers, reached Rajghat on Monday to mark one year of former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest. ... read..

Will intervene if elected government does not act: West Bengal Governor on Sandeshkhali issue

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 6:27:38 PM IST

Amid tensions over the Sandeshkhali incident, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday said that the Governor's job is to see when the elected government takes action within the rule of law. If that is not done, then the governor will intervene. ... read..

Meeting of Congress Manifesto Committee on March 4: Sources

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:27:34 PM IST

A meeting of the Congress Manifesto Committee has been convened on March 4, sources said on Monday. ... read..

"BJP government slowly destroying all sectors, next government should work for people": DMK MP Kanimozhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2024 6:27:22 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader K Kanimozhi on Monday attacked the BJP-led government, saying that small-scale sector is facing problems due to its policies and that the next government at Centre "should work for people and not in the name of relig ... read..

Chinese Visa Scam case: Delhi Court reserves order on cognizance point on ED's chargesheet against Karti Chidambaram, others

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:27:17 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday reserved the order on cognizance point of Enforcement Directorate's Prosecution Complaint (Chargesheet) filed against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others in a money laundering case connected with Chinese Visa case. ... read..

Skill development scam: Chandrababu Naidu's family threatening officials, Andhra govt tells SC, urges court to cancel bail

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:27:07 PM IST

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the family of former Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu is "threatening" state officials and urged it to cancel his bail in the Skill Development Corporation scam case. ... read..

Minor rape case: Delhi HC denies bail to former govt official Khakha, wife

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:27:01 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday denied bail to Premoday Khakha and his wife in a POCSO case. Their earlier bail applications were dismissed by the trial court as well. ... read..

Calcutta HC orders to add Shahjahan Sheikh to Sandeshkhali case, says "no reason not to arrest him"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 6:26:46 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court Chief Justice on Monday ordered to add Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan to the Sandeshkhali case. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra on February 27-28

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:26:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra on February 27-28, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's office. ... read..

Tamil Nadu stepping into shoes of accused, interfering in probe into sand mining case: ED to SC

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:26:24 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday submitted before the Supreme Court that the Tamil Nadu state is stepping into the shoes of the accused and trying to prevent the investigation into the sand mining case. ... read..

"Was thinking of fielding him in Lok Sabha polls": Mallikarjun Kharge expresses grief on death of Congress MLA Raja Venkatappa Nayak

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | February 26, 2024 6:26:22 PM IST

Expressing condolences on the demise of Raja Venkatappa Nayaka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said that he was thinking of fielding the Nayaka in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: AAP's top panel to hold meet tomorrow, discuss Delhi candidates

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:26:20 PM IST

The Political Affairs Committee of the Aam Admi Party, the topmost decision-making body of the ruling party in the national capital will hold a meeting on Tuesday, the party informed through a statement on Monday. ... read..

PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of several railway stations in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 6:26:18 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday virtually laid foundation stone for redevelopment of 553 railway stations, including several railway stations of Madhya Pradesh, under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost ... read..

Inspired by his mother, Anant Ambani serves rescued animals through 'Vantara'

By Shafali Nigam

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | February 26, 2024 6:26:14 PM IST

Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation on Monday launched Vantara, a paradigm-shifting initiative for animal welfare in the heart of Gujarat's green belt. Vantara (Star of the Forest), an ambitious program is dedicated to the rescue, treatment, care, ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates 74 revamped railway stations of Uttar Pradesh virtually

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 6:26:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, inaugurated a total of 554 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across the country at a cost of Rs 41,000 crore, in addition to opening and laying the foundation stone of 1500 road over ... read..

MoU signed to achieve improvement in nutritional status among adolescent girls in five Utkarsh districts

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:25:58 PM IST

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of AYUSH on Monday, aimed at achieving improvement in the nutritional status of adolescent girls in five Utkarsh districts. ... read..

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