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Rahul Gandhi to visit Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on March 5 during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | February 24, 2024 10:56:09 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, one of the Jyotirlinga temples, during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on March 5. ... read..

LS polls: Congress, AAP to announce tie-up today, says Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | February 24, 2024 10:56:06 AM IST

In what will be a shot in the arm of the INDIA bloc after the deadlock over seat-sharing in the national capital for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress are likely to officially announce their tie-up for the ... read..

ED summons former Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat for questioning on Feb 29

New Delhi | February 24, 2024 10:56:02 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has summoned former Uttarakhand minister and Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat and others in connection with a money laundering investigation. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Magh Purnima

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 24, 2024 10:55:59 AM IST

Devotees took a holy dip at Sangam in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Magh Purnima, the full moon night in the Magha month of the Hindu calendar on Saturday morning. ... read..

Manipuri students complete 13-day National Integration Tour conducted by Assam Rifles

Kohima (Nagaland) | February 24, 2024 9:55:40 AM IST

A 13-day National Integration Tour (NIT), conducted by the Assam Rifles, provided a never-before-experience to 26 Manipuri students, including 12 girls, a platform to share insights, experiences, and ideas aimed at furthering the objectives of national in ... read..

Two Rajasthan school teachers suspended over 'love jihad', conversion allegations; Minister orders probe

Kota (Rajasthan) | February 24, 2024 9:55:35 AM IST

The Rajasthan government has suspended two teachers from a government school in Kota district for their alleged involvement in religious conversion and ties to banned terror outfits. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Naxal killed in Sukma encounter

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | February 24, 2024 9:55:33 AM IST

A Naxal was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guards (DRG) in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Saturday. ... read..

Mumbai Crime Branch arrests Afghan citizen living illegally

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 24, 2024 9:55:29 AM IST

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested an Afghan national, living illegally in the Wadala area of Mumbai district, the police said. ... read..

Delhi: AIIMS facility for virtual autopsy now a nodal centre for other such institutes

New Delhi | February 24, 2024 8:55:48 AM IST

The Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Virtual Autopsy, a first-of-its-kind and state-of-the-art centre in India and Southeast Asia at AIIMS Delhi, has become a nodal centre for facilitating further development of virtual autopsy in other inst ... read..

Assam to introduce six tribal languages as medium of instruction in schools to empower communities

Guwahati (Assam) | February 24, 2024 8:55:46 AM IST

The Assam government has decided to introduce six tribal languages as mediums of instruction in the foundational stage of school education to protect the interests of tribal communities and in line with the provisions of the National Education Policy, 202 ... read..

"PM Modi to inaugurate Sudarshan Setu Bridge on Feb 25": Gujarat Home Minister

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 24, 2024 7:55:39 AM IST

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Dwarka and will inaugurate the Sudarshan Setu bridge on February 25. ... read..

No last rites until he gets justice: Farmer leader Pandher over death of youth in protest

Patiala (Punjab) | February 24, 2024 7:55:37 AM IST

After the death of a youth in the ongoing farmers' protest, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has said that they will not cremate the person until he gets justice. ... read..

"Intoxicated with power, they call public drug addicts": Shehzad Poonawalla slams Rahul Gandhi for 'drunken youth' remark

New Delhi | February 24, 2024 6:55:08 AM IST

Launching a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Nashedi' remarks, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla said that these people, who are still intoxicated with power, call the public drug addicts, and this clearly means how ... read..

Assam Cabinet repeals Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act

Guwahati (Assam) | February 24, 2024 6:55:04 AM IST

In a step towards prohibiting child marriage in the state, Assam Cabinet on Friday repealed the 'Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. ... read..

Gujarat: Two dead, several injured after cement tanker hits bus in Nadiad

Nadiad (Gujarat) | February 24, 2024 5:55:40 AM IST

Two people died and several others were injured after a cement tanker hit a bus on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Nadiad in the late hours on Friday. ... read..

"Electricity will not be given for free...": Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in state assembly

Patna (Bihar) | February 24, 2024 5:55:38 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that electricity in the state will not be given for free as the government is providing it at a very low price. ... read..

"Pressure being put on us to walk out of INDIA bloc": AAP alleges, BJP denies

New Delhi | February 24, 2024 5:55:34 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Dilip Pandey has alleged that pressure is being put on his party and on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to walk out of the INDIA bloc. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Chief Secretary reviews preparations for upcoming Char Dham yatra

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 24, 2024 4:55:19 AM IST

In order to make the upcoming Char Dham Yatra in the state simple, accessible, and safe for the devotees and tourists, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has given a deadline of two months to all the departments to completely prepare the necessary i ... read..

Karnataka temple tax bill fails to pass in Legislative Council amid uproar by BJP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 24, 2024 4:55:15 AM IST

The Congress that brought the Hindu Religious Endowment Amendment Bill in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly could not pass the bill despite a 10-minute adjournment due to the lack of strength of the government in the State's Council. ... read..

"Due to one family being in power, others feel suffocated": BJP's Mangal Prabhat on Zeeshan Siddiqui

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 24, 2024 3:55:34 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha slammed Congress over the removal of Zeeshan Siddique as the president of Mumbai Youth Congress and said due to one family being in power in Congress, others feel suffocated. ... read..

"Everyone will watch this election closely": Anand Goenka on Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | February 24, 2024 2:55:05 AM IST

As the Lok Sabha elections come closer, Anand Goenka, Executive Director of the Indian Express Group on Friday said that he does not know the outcome but everyone in the country will watch this election closely. ... read..

"There should be a solution through dialogue": Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 24, 2024 2:54:59 AM IST

After rounds of inconclusive talks between Centre and farmers over their demands, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said that there should be a solution through dialogue and continuous talks with Centre are going on. ... read..

Custom officials seize over 4.65 kg gold worth Rs 2.49 cr at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 24, 2024 1:54:48 AM IST

Mumbai Customs seized over 4.65 Kg of gold valued at Rs 2.49 crores across 12 different cases on Friday. ... read..

Man threatens exam centre head for not letting students cheat in board exams in MP's Chhindwara; case registered

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 11:55:22 PM IST

A man has been booked for allegedly threatening an examination centre head for not letting students cheat in board examinations in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, a police official said on Friday. ... read..

Venture capital fund of Rs 200 cr to be created to promote start-ups in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 23, 2024 11:55:19 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the state government will create a venture fund of Rs 200 crore to promote start-ups in the state. ... read..

J-K: Probe agency files supplementary chargesheet against 6 accused in narco-terror funding case

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 23, 2024 11:55:17 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a 4th supplementary chargesheet against six more accused in a case relating to terror funding, taking the total toll of accused to 18, police said on Friday. ... read..

Police unearth illegal firearms manufacturing units in Bihar's Arwal, arrest 12 persons

Arwal (Bihar) | February 23, 2024 11:55:15 PM IST

In a joint operation, West Bengal police and Bihar police unearthed two illegal improvised firearms manufacturing units at Radhey Bigha Village in Bihar's Arwal district, on Friday. ... read..

BJP's Central Election Committee likely to hold discussions on over 100 Lok Sabha seats in upcoming meeting

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 11:55:10 PM IST

The meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Central Election Committee is likely to be held on February 29 or the first week of March, which can see discussions on over 100 Lok Sabha seats, sources said on Friday. ... read..

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to hold elections for Senior Deputy Mayor, Deputy Mayor on Feb 27

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 11:55:06 PM IST

The elections for the Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation will be held on February 27 and will be presided over by Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar. ... read..

Delhi: Plea in Supreme Court to consider reasonable demands of farmers

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 11:55:04 PM IST

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Friday seeking direction to the government of India to consider the reasonable demands of the farmers who are in continuous peaceful protest and demonstration. ... read..

"This is beginning of arrival of Ram Rajya...": Rajnath Singh

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 11:55:03 PM IST

Hailing the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that this moment has marked the arrival of Ram Rajya in the country. ... read..

On lines of Kashi, Seer Govardhanpur witnesses new development: CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 11:54:59 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remarked that the transformed appearance of Seer Govardhanpur reflects the essence of Kashi. ... read..

Kerala: Customs seize gold from Dubai passenger at Kochi Airport

Ernakulam (Kerala) | February 23, 2024 11:54:54 PM IST

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs seized three capsules "suspected to contain gold in paste form" from a passenger from Dubai at Kochi Airport on Friday. ... read..

"Why protest when all demands met": Ashok Chavan questions Manoj Jarange Patil on Maratha reservation row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 11:54:53 PM IST

Amid Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil continued hunger strike even after the passing of the Maratha Reservation Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashok Chavan questioned the need for continuing the agitation even when all his deman ... read..

"Our growth rate is higher than national average," says Haryana CM Khattar

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 11:54:51 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that Haryana's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is higher than the national level as the state recorded an 8 per cent growth rate in comparison to the national level of 7.3 per cent. ... read..

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of fire at paint factory in Delhi's Alipur that killed several workers

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 11:54:47 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of print and electronic media reports that seven workers were charred to death in a massive fire that broke out inside a paint factory in Alipur, Delhi on 15 February 2024. ... read..

J-K: IAF airlifts elderly woman from Chumar village in Ladakh

Ladakh | February 23, 2024 11:54:42 PM IST

The Cheetal helicopter of the Indian Air Force carried out a casualty evacuation of an elderly woman from the Chumar village in Ladakh on Friday. ... read..

GeM carries out registration drive to increase its MSME seller base in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 23, 2024 11:54:35 PM IST

Government e Marketplace (GeM), in association with Laghu Udyog Bharati-Karnataka (LUB-K), organised an MSME sellers' meet intending to bring together Central and State PSU buyers and Karnataka-based MSME sellers under the same roof. ... read..

TMC to contest on a few seats in Assam, one in Meghalaya: Derek O'Brien

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 11:54:34 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien said that besides contesting all the seats in West Bengal, his party is also in the fray in a few seats in Assam and the Tura Lok Sabha seat in Meghalaya. ... read..

"PM Modi to visit Rajkot on February 25," Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 23, 2024 11:54:32 PM IST

Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Rajkot on February 25 and will inaugurate the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) indoor-patient department. ... read..

First ever 'Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo' in Pune set to give boost to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' campaign

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 11:54:30 PM IST

Preparation is underway for the first-ever 'Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo', which will be held at the International Exhibition and Convention Center at Moshi in Pune. The three-day Expo will be inaugurated on Friday. ... read..

TMC Minister accuses BJP Kisan Morcha leader of joining illicit trade while farmers protest in Delhi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 11:54:29 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after one of their party functionaries, as claimed by the TMC, got attested for being involved in illicit trade. ... read..

Hyderabad: Police take action against individuals for indecent behaviour in public

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 23, 2024 11:54:25 PM IST

SHE Team of Hyderabad Police took significant action against individuals engaged in indecent behaviour in public places, an official statement said on Friday. ... read..

Snail-transmitted rare condition a threat to children, finds study by Kochi hospital

Kochi (Kerala) | February 23, 2024 10:56:28 PM IST

A private hospital in Kochi has unveiled the findings of a 14-year study and highlighted the prevalence of the snail-transmitted medical condition which can lead to death or permanent brain and nerve damage in children. ... read..

"Over 250 million people lifted out of multidimensional poverty...": Hardeep Singh Puri at UNGCNI's 18th National Convention

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 10:56:24 PM IST

Highlighting the remarkable progress made by India in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the last decade, Union Minister Hardeep Singh on Friday said that over 250 million people have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty, a testament ... read..

UAPA case against Newsclick: Court grants 20 more days to police to investigate case, pulls them up for delay

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 10:56:18 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Friday granted 20 more days to Delhi Police to complete the investigation against Prabir Purkayastha, founder and Editor-in-Chief and Amit Chakravarty, HR Head of the news portal in the case registered under the provisi ... read..

SSB inks MoU with Bengaluru institute to provide high-class education for wards of its troops

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 10:56:16 PM IST

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based United World Academy, offering world-class, affordable education for children of its serving and retired personnel. ... read..

"Centre holding discussions": Nirmala Sitharaman on farmers' protests

Maharajganj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 10:56:14 PM IST

Following four rounds of talks with unfavourable outcomes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Friday that the Centre has established a three-member committee of ministers and is holding negotiations with farmers. ... read..

Convict who escaped from Kannur central jail held near Madurai

Kannur (Kerala) | February 23, 2024 10:56:12 PM IST

A convict who was absconding after escaping from Kannur Central jail, was nabbed on Thursday from Sivaganga near Madurai, police said. ... read..

Objective of resurgent movement of Ayush is Heal in India, healed by India: Sarbananda Sonowal

Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 23, 2024 10:56:10 PM IST

The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple projects to scale up capacity at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) at its campus in Mawdiangdiang in Shillong on Friday. ... read..

Assam Congress seeks disqualification of 2 MLAs for supporting BJP govt

Guwahati (Assam) | February 23, 2024 10:56:09 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the opposition Congress in Assam on Friday sought the disqualification of two of its MLAs from the assembly for supporting the government led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

Conceptualised seven-star system of governance for Viksit Haryana: Chief Minister Khattar

By Nishant Ketu

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 10:56:03 PM IST

While India has set a target to achieve the status of a 'developed' nation by 2047, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that a seven-star system of governance has been conceptualised to create a 'developed Haryana' which will help in realising ... read..

"Youth of Kashi and Uttar Pradesh are diligently working towards transforming state," PM Modi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 10:56:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Congress and asserted that the youth of Kashi and Uttar Pradesh are diligently working towards transforming the state into a developed one. ... read..

TN BJP chief Annamalai resumes 'En Mann En Makkal' padayatra in Tenkasi

Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) | February 23, 2024 10:55:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai resumed the 'En Mann En Makkal' padayatra in the Tenkasi district on Friday. ... read..

Telangana: BRS MLA Lasya Nanditha to be accorded funeral with police honours

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 23, 2024 10:55:54 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA G Lasya Nanditha, who died in a road accident on Friday, will be accorded a funeral with police honours by the Telangana, said authorities. ... read..

Kerala: PM Modi to visit Thiruvananthapuram on Feb 27

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 23, 2024 10:55:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on February 27 where he will address a public gathering at the central stadium. ... read..

"Tut sakta hu.. jhukunga nhi': Congress' Salman Khurshid after Farrukhabad LS seat goes to SP

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 10:55:47 PM IST

Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Friday expressed his dissatisfaction after the Farrukhabad Lok Sabha seat went to the Samajwadi Party (SP) while finalising the seat-sharing deal with the grand old party for the upcoming parliamentary elections. While ... read..

Delhi: 3 sharpshooters arrested in Alipur area for firing on shop owner

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 10:55:45 PM IST

Delhi police have arrested three sharpshooters of the Tillu Tajpuria Gang for allegedly firing on a shop owner, police said on Friday. ... read..

Five schoolchildren injured as bus plunges into gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 10:55:42 PM IST

Five schoolchildren were injured after a bus of a private school plunged into a gorge of about 100 metres at Ghiyagi in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Friday, said officials. ... read..

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 23, 2024 9:57:31 PM IST

After ISRO's key cryogenic engine passed certification for missions to transport humans into space, the Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanathon, on Friday said that it will do similar work for the crew module and other new items that are ... read..

Mahila Morcha chief to visit West Bengal for preparatory meeting ahead of PM Modi's visit: BJP

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:57:29 PM IST

BJP Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan will be visiting West Bengal on February 24 for a preparatory meeting, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the state onVanathi Srinivasan will be visiting West Bengal on February 24 fo ... read..

UP's economic growth poised for acceleration with Ground Breaking Ceremony

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 9:57:27 PM IST

Under the leadership of the Yogi government, Uttar Pradesh is poised to embark on a transformative journey through the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC 4.0), marking a significant milestone in its development. The implementation of over 14,000 projects, wort ... read..

AIIMS starts molecular autopsy to find out reason behind sudden deaths post Covid-19

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:57:26 PM IST

India's top medical body Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted a study in collaboration with AIIMS Delhi to find out whether there is any link between sudden young adult deaths, Covid-19 and vaccination. ... read..

Human trafficking case: NIA arrests two absconding Bangladeshi nationals from Karnataka

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:57:24 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two absconding Bangladeshi nationals in a human trafficking case, the agency said on Friday. ... read..

Cannot hear Manish Sisodia's bail pleas until his curative petition is disposed of: Delhi court

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:57:22 PM IST

The Rouse Court recently said that it cannot hear the bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia as his curative petition is pending before the Supreme Court. Former Deputy CM Sisodia has sought regular bail in Delhi Excise Policy cases of the CBI and Enforc ... read..

UP: Priyanka Gandhi to join Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra tomorrow in Moradabad

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:57:09 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will join the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. ... read..

JP Nadda to hold meeting with BJP's election in-charge, co-incharge of all states tomorrow

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:57:03 PM IST

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda will hold a meeting with the election in charge and co-in-charge of all the states at BJP headquarters in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

Don't think any other state has done as much for farmers as we have: Haryana CM Khattar

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 9:56:57 PM IST

As farmers continue their protest at the Delhi-Haryana border, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, in a free-wheeling conversation with ANI, said that he doubts whether any other state has done as much for famers as his. ... read..

"PM Modi gave pensions to farmers, don't know how feasible is their MSP demand": Jharkhand Governor

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 23, 2024 9:56:51 PM IST

Questioning the feasibility of the demand made by farmers that a law be made on the Minimum Support Price (MSP), Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Friday said that farmers are being paid well for their crops under the BJP-led Centre and they received ... read..

Nexobrid: A revolutionary treatment for burns to treat patients in few hours

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:56:46 PM IST

Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV), a biopharmaceutical company in India, has recently inked an exclusive distribution agreement with MediWound (NASDAQ: MDWD) to introduce NexoBrid, a groundbreaking treatment for severe burns, in the Indian market. ... read..

No news article deals with private life of petitioner, says Delhi HC while rejecting Mahua Moitra plea seeking media gag

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:56:42 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the plea moved by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra seeking to restrain the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from leaking any "confidential or unverified information" to the media concerning the investigatio ... read..

"Farming has become loss-making occupation in Amrit Kaal": Samyukta Kisan Morcha

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:56:40 PM IST

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) said on Friday that farming has become a loss-making occupation under "Amrit Kaal of PM Modi," adding that the PM cannot fool farmers and rural poor by paying lip service. ... read..

MP: Energy Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar inspects Central Jail, cleans drinking water platform in Jail canteen

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 9:56:38 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Energy Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar has again hit the headlines this time because he cleaned the drinking water platform in Gwalior's central jail canteen. ... read..

Welfare of GYAN will ensure our country moves forward, says Haryana Chief Minister

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 9:56:36 PM IST

On the day of the presentation of the state budget, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, in an exclusive conversation with ANI, said that he has spoken about GYAN, an abbreviation for the four sections of society-- the poor, youth, farmers and wome ... read..

Delhi HC refuses permission to offer prayer at Akhunji Mosque on Shab E Barat

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 10:56:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected the application seeking permission to offer prayer on Shab E Barat at the site of Akhunji Mosque in Mehrauli. ... read..

"Karnataka would like to benefit from Greek expertise in olive cultivation": State minister MB Patil

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 23, 2024 9:56:29 PM IST

Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Friday met with a delegation led by Greece's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Costas Fragkogiannis and said that his state would like to partner with Greece and take advantage of their expertise in olive cultivation, feta che ... read..

"Want Mathura, Kashi issue to be solved out of court": Syed Zainul Abedin

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 23, 2024 7:56:30 PM IST

Weeks after the Varanasi district court allowed the Hindu side to offer prayers in the southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque, Syed vodcast , Dewan and Sajjada Nasheen of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah said that the Mathura and Kashi temple disputes should be settle ... read..

PM Modi uses virtual reality headset to inspect Kashi ropeway project

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 7:56:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used a virtual reality headset as he inspected the Kashi Ropeway in Varanasi. ... read..

ED attaches immovable properties of two accused in Bhiwani civic body funds misappropriation case

Bhiwani (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 7:56:18 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs. 3.99 Crore as direct Proceeds of Crime belonging to Nitesh Agarwal and Vinod Kumar Goyal under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, ... read..

"Atmanirbhar Bharat will become foundation for Viksit Bharat," PM Modi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 7:56:16 PM IST

Highlighting the difference between the thought processes of the previous and the present government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' will become the foundation for Viksit Bharat. ... read..

Assam police arrest man with heroin worth Rs 24 crore in Cachar district

Cachar (Assam) | February 23, 2024 7:56:08 PM IST

The Assam police apprehended a drug peddler with 4.76 kg of heroin worth Rs 24 crore in Assam's Cachar district on Friday. ... read..

Robbers rob jewellery, cash in MP's Indore; case registered

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 7:56:07 PM IST

A robbery was committed at a house located in Banganga police station area in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district in the early hours of Friday, a police official said. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh: BRO rescues tourists stranded at Sela pass due to heavy snowfall

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 7:56:05 PM IST

Personnel from the Border Roads Organization on Friday rescued 70 tourists and locals who were stranded at the Sela Pass due to heavy snowfall. ... read..

Sandeshkhali: Villagers beat TMC leader Ajit Maity with slippers amid unrest

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 7:56:03 PM IST

As Sandeshkhali continued to be on the boil, protesters broke through fences and physically assaulted Trinamool Congress leader Ajit Maity on Friday in the presence of media crew. ... read..

"Huge potential for industry in Madhya Pradesh," says CM Mohan Yadav

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 6:55:44 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that there is a huge potential for industries in the state and industries provide great support for the development of any state. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis express grief over demise of former CM Manohar Joshi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 6:55:41 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief and paid his heartfelt tribute over the demise of former Chief Minister of the state Manohar Joshi, saying that he made a great contribution to Balasaheb Thackeray's vision of an ideal Maharashtra. ... read..

India does not rush into trade negotiations, follows careful and calibrated approach: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 6:55:35 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal said that the government does not rush to conclude trade negotiations because Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) impact the country for several years and follow a careful and calibrated approach. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses TMC's Mahua Moitra plea seeking media gag on FEMA proceedings

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 6:55:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's plea to restrain the Enforcement Directorate from allegedly leaking any confidential, unverified information to media related to the ongoing FEMA probe against her. ... read..

5T Chairman Kartik Pandian inspects Ekamra Development Project in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 23, 2024 6:55:30 PM IST

5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman Kartik Pandian visited the ongoing Ekamra Development Project in Bhubaneswar on Friday. ... read..

ED attaches immovable properties worth Rs 13.20 crore of SGS Group

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 6:55:26 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties worth Rs 13.20 crore of SGS Group in an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 6,117.93 crore, the agency said on Friday. ... read..

"In ten years Banaras has turned me into a Banarasi," PM Modi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 6:55:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude for being present in Kashi once again and recalled being elected as the Parliamentarian of the city 10 years ago and said that in these 10 years, Banaras has transformed him into a Banarasi. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu receives cheque of Rs 1 lakh towards Aapda Rahat Kosh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 6:55:21 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday received a cheque of Rs 1 lakh for the Aapda Rahat Kosh on behalf of the people of Pachhad assembly constituency. ... read..

PM Modi to address rallies in West Bengal on March 1, 2: State BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 7:56:36 PM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Arambagh and Krishnanagar in the state on March 1 and 2 respectively. ... read..

LG Saxena writes to CM Kejriwal to table five CAG reports in Delhi Assembly

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 6:55:17 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has written a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged him to table the five Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) reports pertaining to the state finances of the Delhi government in the Assembly. ... read..

Inflated water bill issue: AAP withdraws plea for permission to hold protest at Jantar Mantar after Delhi HC declines to intervene

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 6:55:13 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday withdrew its plea seeking permission to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against the alleged hurdles being put in the implementation of the Delhi Jal Board's One-Time Settlement Scheme for water b ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Teachers Association thank CM Sukhu for increase in honorarium

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 6:54:57 PM IST

A delegation of Himachal Pradesh Computer Teachers Association called on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and conveyed their appreciation for an honorarium of increase of Rs 1,900 per month in their pay for 2024-2025. ... read..

Govt college principal places picture of Lord Ram on his chair, performs puja after taking charge in MP's Sheopur

Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 5:55:54 PM IST

A popular slogan among the citizens of Madhya Pradesh "MP Ajab Hai, Sabse Gajab Hai" (The state is strange, most amazing) - has been re-enacted once again, this time in Sheopur district, where a government college principal worshipped Lord Ram by placing ... read..

"BJP's favourite game...use ED, CBI and IT to play hide and seek": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 23, 2024 5:55:52 PM IST

After the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at the premises linked to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik in the alleged corruption case related to a hydel project, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday lashed ou ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav reviews CM helpline service in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 5:55:37 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday reviewed the CM helpline services in Ujjain district, talked to two complainants, heard their problems and also instructed officials to resolve their issues. ... read..

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