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"Do not take law into your hands": West Bengal DGP to villagers at Sandeshkhali

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 5:55:35 PM IST

West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar who arrived in Sandeshkhali for the second consecutive day said that the chief role of the police is to establish "rule of law" in the troubled island but warned that no one should take the law int ... read..

Delhi man impersonates wing commander for treatment at Air Force Station, arrested

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 5:55:32 PM IST

Delhi Police has arrested a 39-year-old man who allegedly posed as a wing commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and was trying to enter Palam Air Force Station using a fake identity card to get treatment, police said on Friday. ... read..

HPCA, British High Commission invite Himachal Pradesh CM for Dharamsala Test

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 5:55:26 PM IST

A joint delegation of the British High Commission and the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) extended an invitation to the Chief Minister for a joint reception at the upcoming 5th Test Match between India and England. ... read..

Bharat is cultural and civilizational evolution: TN Governor RN Ravi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 23, 2024 5:55:20 PM IST

Speaking on the cultural unity of India, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday said that Bharat is a cultural and civilizational evolution. He was speaking at an event organised to celebrate the foundation day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram here. ... read..

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Abbas Ansari bail plea in arms licence case

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 5:55:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing on the plea of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas Ansari challenging the Allahabad High Court order rejecting his bail plea in an arms licence case. ... read..

"Congress Yuvraj says youth of Kashi and UP are nashedi": PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi for 'drunken youth' remark

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 5:55:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'drunken youth' remark and said that he was "shocked" upon hearing the term 'nashedi' used to describe the youth of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

BJP's Mahila Morcha chief to visit West Bengal for preparatory meeting

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 5:55:09 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's is likely to visit the state on March 6 and address a women's programme in Barasat, said a BJ ... read..

Another farmer dies during protest; union leader demands government job for victim's family

Patiala (Punjab) | February 23, 2024 4:56:29 PM IST

Another protesting farmer has died at the Khanauri border, bringing the toll to 4 during the ongoing protest under the call for Delhi Chalo, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Friday. ... read..

SC seeks Tamil Nadu government reply for filing plea against ED

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 4:56:27 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Tamil Nadu government, for filing a petition against the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the sand mining case. ... read..

"Inauguration of first Hindu temple in UAE a result of the efforts of PM Modi": Yogi Adityanath

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 4:56:20 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the inauguration of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi a result of the efforts of PM Modi. ... read..

ECI reviews poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 23, 2024 4:56:18 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with the top officials of the Election Commission of India on Friday reviewed poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu for forthcoming general elections to Lok Sabha. ... read..

West Bengal, land of brave, now echoes with cries of tortured women: BJP

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 4:56:14 PM IST

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Sandeshkhali issue, saying the land of the brave, West Bengal, from where the first cries of the struggle for India's independence wer ... read..

MP Swati Maliwal appeals to EAM Jaishankar for action on death of Indian student in US

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 4:56:10 PM IST

Swati Maliwal, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, on Friday reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking his intervention in the incident of the death of an Indian student in the US. ... read..

All World Gayatri Parivar holds Ashwamedh Mahayagya from Feb 21; a new step towards national unity

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 4:56:04 PM IST

The All World Gayatri Parivar (AWGP) is celebrating the monumental Ashwamedh Mahayagya, a sacred ritual, being held from February 21 to February 25 in Mumbai. Steeped in tradition and spiritual significance, this event marks a pivotal moment in India's c ... read..

"Where were you earlier?" Sandeshkhali protesters to police as unrest continues

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 4:56:02 PM IST

Local villagers continued to protest in North 24 Parganas's Bermazur village in Sandeshkhali on Friday as tensions continued to brew in the region that has been witnessing unrest for the last over 10 days. ... read..

Telangana Governor and BJP leaders participate in tribal festival Medaram Jathara in Telangana

Mulugu (Telangana) | February 23, 2024 4:55:56 PM IST

Arjun Munda, the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs on Friday arrived at Mulugu in Telangana to participate in the on-going tribal festival, Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara. ... read..

Aam Aadmi Party to contest three Lok Sabha seats in Assam: Party's North Eastern states incharge

Biswanath (Assam) | February 23, 2024 4:55:54 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party reiterated that the party will contest three seats in Assam in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and it will help the INDI alliance in the other 11 seats in the state, said Aam Aadmi Party, North Eastern States incharge. ... read..

After Karnataka Government passes resolution against Centre's tax devolution, BJP stages protest in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 23, 2024 3:57:25 PM IST

A day after the Karnataka Government passed a resolution against Centre's tax devolution, the BJP staged a protest walking out of the house on Friday. After the walkout Karnataka state Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday criticised the opposition, alleging ... read..

Delhi Waqf Board money-laundering case: Court dismisses bail plea of three accused

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 3:57:10 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday dismissed the bail applications of three accused in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. ... read..

"30 firms facing investigation donated funds to BJP": Congress

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 3:56:50 PM IST

The Congress party has written to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman demanding a probe into allegations of quid-pro-quo between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and 30 companies that have allegedly donated huge sums of money to the ruling party whi ... read..

Congress leader writes to MP Human Rights Commission over Bhadbhada removal action

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 3:56:48 PM IST

Former Minister of the Madhya Pradesh cabinet and Congress leader PC Sharma complained to the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) on Friday over the removal of encroachments from Bhadbhada slum in Bhopal. ... read..

PM Modi inagurates Amul's Banas Dairy Plant in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 3:56:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Amul's Banas Kashi Sankul milk processing unit in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

MP: Former CM Kamal Nath urges party cadre, people to join Rahul Gandhi's yatra in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 3:56:41 PM IST

Days after speculation had broken out about Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath switching sides to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress leader on Friday urged the people and workers to join Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in s ... read..

Ex Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu condoles demise of Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 2:57:21 PM IST

The untimely demise of Secunderabad Cantonment MLA G Lasya Nanditha, who was killed in a road accident on the outskirts of Hyderabad early Friday, left leaders across the political circles in a deep shock. ... read..

ED raids 10 locations across 3 states including residence of Samajwadi Party's Vinay Tiwari

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 2:57:17 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) raided ten locations across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana including the residence of Samajwadi Party leader Vinay Shankar Tiwari in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank fraudulent on Friday. ... read..

"He always stayed loyal; his demise is big loss for party": Uddhav Thackeray condoles Manohar Joshi's death

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 2:57:02 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday expressed grief over the demise of the former chief minister and Lok Sabha ex-speaker Manohar Joshi and said that the veteran's demise is a 'big loss'. ... read..

PAPA payload aboard Aditya-L1 detects solar wind impact of Coronal Mass Ejections, says ISRO

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 2:57:00 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Friday that the Plasma Analyser Package for the Aditya (PAPA) payload onboard the Aditya-L1 has been operational and performing nominally. ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, accuses previous Maharashtra govt of delay in permissions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 2:56:58 PM IST

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor has been making steady progress since work began in November 2021. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday was at the project site to review an under construction tunnel. The rail minister has been co ... read..

Jharkhand HC refuses to quash defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Amit Shah

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 23, 2024 2:56:47 PM IST

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday dismissed the petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to quash the proceedings against him in the trial court in a criminal defamation suit filed for his alleged derogatory remarks against BJP leader Amit Shah in ... read..

Assam CM attacks Congress after Zeeshan Siddique claimed he was asked to lose 10kg to meet Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 1:56:34 PM IST

After the Former Mumbai Youth Congress president Zeeshan Siddique's claim of being asked to lose 10kg weight to meet Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi equating him with North Korean dictator Kim ... read..

Two villagers killed in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, Naxalites take responsibility

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | February 23, 2024 1:56:29 PM IST

Two men were killed in Chhattisgarh's Sukma village allegedly by Naxals who suspected them of being police informers, police said on Friday. ... read..

BJP MP Locket Chatterjee detained by Kolkata Police en route to Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 1:56:21 PM IST

The Kolkata Police on Friday stopped and detained Bharatiya Janata Party MP Locket Chatterjee when she, along with other party leaders, were on their way to trouble-torn Sandeshkhali. ... read..

BJP MLA Rajendra Patni dies after prolonged illness; PM Modi, BJP leaders pay tribute

Mumbai (Maharastra) | February 23, 2024 1:56:19 PM IST

Rajendra Patni, a BJP MLA from the Karanja Assembly Constituency in Washim District, passed away today due to a prolonged illness. ... read..

5 held for reckless, negligent driving in Delhi's Vikaspuri

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 1:56:18 PM IST

Five people were booked in a joint action by Delhi Police for reckless and negligent driving in Vikaspuri. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav announces Rs 10 Lakh ex-gratia to family of deceased in Anuppur elephant attack incident

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 1:56:07 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday expressed grief over the death of a man in elephant attack in Gobri village in Anuppur district and announced to provide ex-gratia of Rs 10 to the family of the deceased. ... read..

UP: PM Modi attends 647th birth anniversary event of Sant Ravidas, unveils statue in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 1:56:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 647th birth anniversary celebrations of Sant Guru Ravidas in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Friday. ... read..

Assam Rifles arrest 3 Myanmar nationals, seize over Rs 1 crore in smuggling bust

Champhai (Mizoram) | February 23, 2024 1:56:04 PM IST

In a joint operation against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, Hnahlan Police Beat Post, and customs preventive force Mizoram, recovered over Rs 1 crore cash in General Area Murlen, apprehended three Myanmar nationals, an official said on Friday. ... read..

Assam Rifles seize brown sugar worth Rs 27.30 lakh from Cachar, 1 held

Cachar (Assam) | February 23, 2024 1:56:02 PM IST

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and police seized 39 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 27.30 lakh and arrested one drug peddler in Assam's Cachar district on Thursday, an official said. ... read..

PM Modi takes on INDI alliance, says 'they work for 'Parivar' not poor'

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 1:56:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi targetted the opposition coalition, INDIA bloc while addressing a gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Friday. ... read..

Delhi: Old man dies; child critically injured after being hit by unidentified vehicle

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 1:55:58 PM IST

A 69-year-old man died and a four-year-old child got critically injured after getting hit by an unidentified vehicle in Delhi's Dwarka on Wednesday night, said police. ... read..

Andhra: Goods train derails near Vijayawada; rail movement disrupted

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 12:55:44 PM IST

Four wagons of a goods train derailed at Rayanapadu near Vijayawada railway station in Andhra Pradesh, on the intervening nights of Thursday and Friday, an official said on Friday. ... read..

Haryana government revokes National Security Act against farmer leaders

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 12:55:40 PM IST

The Haryana Police on Friday revoked the imposition of the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 against some union leaders of the Ambala district after announcing it late on Thursday night, officials said. ... read..

AIIMS Delhi preparing special exoskeleton to help paralysed patients walk

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 12:55:39 PM IST

AIIMS Delhi and DRDO are collaborating on a project to develop a special exoskeleton for soldiers who have been injured in service and have lost their ability to walk or became paralysed. This exoskeleton will enable the injured soldiers to walk again. ... read..

PM Modi distributes prizes to winners of Sansad Sanskrit Pratiyogita in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 12:55:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed prizes to winners of Sansad Pratiyogita in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Friday. ... read..

"Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will be arrested in next 2-3 days", claims AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 12:55:33 PM IST

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be arrested in the next 2-3 days. ... read..

Kashi witnessed 'Vikas ka Damru' playing in last 10 years: PM Modi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 12:55:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked Lord Mahadev's blessings in Kashi while affirming that his constituency had witnessed the 'damru' of development playing in the last 10 years. ... read..

"Brutalisation of farmers must stop": Congress MP demands special Parliament session to bring law on MSP

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 12:55:28 PM IST

Amid the standoff between the protesting farmers and the police forces, Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari on Friday said that the Centre should convene a special session of Parliament to bring legislation on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops, a ... read..

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs 1 crore aid for family of farmer killed in protest

Amritsar (Punjab) | February 23, 2024 11:55:53 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday came out in support of Shubhakaran Singh's family, who lost his life in the ongoing farmers' protest. He announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore and assured appropriate legal action against the culprits. ... read..

PM Modi condoles demise of former Lok Sabha speaker Manohar Joshi

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 11:55:47 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the demise of Manohar Joshi, the former Lok Sabha Spearker and the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. ... read..

UP: Security stepped up in Varanasi ahead of PM Modi's visit

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 11:55:44 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh police have ramped up the security arrangements in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit starting Friday. ... read..

ED raids nearly six locations in West Bengal linked to absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan in land grabbing case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 11:55:40 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at nearly half-a-dozen locations in West Bengal in its fresh ongoing investigation against absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with the alleged land grabbing case. ... read..

Met office predicts rainfall, hailstorms for Madhya Pradesh till month end

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 11:55:35 AM IST

The post-midweek-February sun has become a little unbearable though still there is a slight nip in the air. The Meteorological office has predicted possibility of rainfall and hailstorm in some parts of the state till the end of this month. ... read..

Telangana MLA Lasya Nandita dies in road accident, BRS leader KTR condoles demise

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 23, 2024 10:55:57 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA G Lasya Nanditha died in a road accident on the Patancheru outer Ring Road in Telangana's Sangerddy district on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday early morning. ... read..

"Left me deeply shocked": Telangana CM condoles demise of MLA Lasya Nanditha

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 23, 2024 10:55:53 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed his deep condolence over the death of Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA G Lasya Nanditha who was killed in a road accident on Friday early morning. ... read..

PDS scam: ED raids nearly six locations in West Bengal linked to absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 10:55:48 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday morning started conducting raids at nearly half-a-dozen locations in West Bengal in its ongoing investigation against absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with the alleged Public ... read..

Assam Forest department conducts GPS training for elephant population estimation

Guwahati (Assam) | February 23, 2024 10:55:46 AM IST

Experts from one of India's leading research-oriented biodiversity conservation organisations Aaranyak have imparted GPS training to the frontline forest officials from various divisions of the Assam Forest Department as part of the ongoing Elephant Estim ... read..

Ayodhya: Devotees throng Ram Temple to offer prayers

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 10:55:39 AM IST

A large number of devotees gathered at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Friday to offer prayers. ... read..

K'taka Ministers defend 10 pc tax on temples amid row, say "BJP trying to mislead'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 23, 2024 10:55:37 AM IST

After criticisms regarding the Karnataka government's amendments to the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Bill, ministers Ramalinga Reddy and Dinesh Gundu Rao came in defence of the decision while criticising the opposition, BJP. ... read..

J-K: Snow clearance operation underway in Poonch's avalanche-hit area

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 23, 2024 10:55:35 AM IST

A snow clearance operation is going on at Mughal Road after the avalanche-hit area has been restricted by the Poonch District Administration, according to the local administration. ... read..

"Well-cultured leader": Condolences pour in on ex-Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi's demise

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 10:55:28 AM IST

Condolences poured in on Friday from political leaders after the demise of former Maharashtra Chief Minister and former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi who passed away on Friday early morning at the age of 86 in Mumbai. ... read..

Odisha: Light to moderate rainfall likely for 2 days over coastal districts

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 23, 2024 9:55:58 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall for two days over the coastal districts of Odisha. ... read..

Union Min Nitin Gadkari condoles death of former Lok Sabha speaker Manohar Joshi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 9:55:54 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari paid condolences to former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra Manohar Joshi, who breathed his last on Friday at around 3 am in Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. ... read..

Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut condoles death of former CM Manohar Joshi

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:55:45 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has condoled the passing away of the former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra Manohar Joshi who passed away on Friday early morning at the age of 86 in Mumbai. ... read..

Delhi: Govt school teacher dies by suicide in Old Seemapuri

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 9:55:43 AM IST

A government school teacher allegedly died by suicide in Delhi's Old Seemapuri on Thursday, police said. ... read..

Former Lok Sabha speaker Manohar Joshi passes away at 86

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 8:55:28 AM IST

Former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra Manohar Joshi breathed his last on Friday at around 3 am in Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. ... read..

"Ram mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib 5,000 times...": Congress' Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Dausa (Rajasthan) | February 23, 2024 7:54:32 AM IST

The Congress in-charge of Rajasthan, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said that Lord Ram's name is mentioned 5,000 times in Guru Granth Sahib and added that Lord Ram belongs to everyone. ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi dedicates to nation two reactors at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

Surat (Gujarat) | February 23, 2024 6:54:13 AM IST

As part of his current tour in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Surat on Thursday and dedicated to the nation two Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) in the district. ... read..

"Congress hates Muslims...": BJP's Shehzad Poonawala after Zeeshan Siddiqui removed as Mumbai youth wing chief

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 23, 2024 5:54:31 AM IST

After the Congress removed Zeeshan Siddique from the post of Mumbai Youth Congress president, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla said that the grand old party may project for the vote bank and for appeasement's sake that it is with the minor ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Police bust fake currency gang in Konaseema; apprehend five

Konaseema (Andhra Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 5:54:28 AM IST

In a significant breakthrough, Andhra Pradesh police apprehended a gang involved in the production of counterfeit currency notes in Ramachandra Puram. ... read..

MP: Villagers pelt stones on forest officials after elephant kills one

Anuppur (Madhya Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 5:54:24 AM IST

Villagers pelted stones on the forest officials after a person died due to an elephant attack in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur, police said on Thursday. ... read..

"They should roam around wearing locket of Nitish Kumar..." Giriraj Singh

Begusarai (Bihar) (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 4:54:15 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday took a jibe at former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav. ... read..

"Indian Coast Guard stands as stalwart guardian of our maritime boundaries": Karnataka Governor

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | February 23, 2024 4:54:14 AM IST

The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, underscored the invaluable role played by the Indian Coast Guard in protecting the nation's maritime interests during his participation in the 48th Indian Coast Guard Day programme. ... read..

J-K: Indian Army rescues stranded students in Banihal

Banihal (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 23, 2024 3:54:32 AM IST

The Indian Army on Thursday rescued 81 personnnel including 74 students from Udaipur who were stranded in Banihal area of Jammu and Kashmir due to landslide, stone shooting and heavy snowfall, Officials said. ... read..

Protestors to pay any loss to public property during farmers protest: Ambala Police

Ambala (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 3:54:28 AM IST

Amid a stand-off with the farmers, who are protesting with their demands, Haryana Police in Ambala District has said that any loss to the government and private property during the protest will be compensated by attaching the property and seizure of bank ... read..

North East Delhi violence: Court dismisses Tasleem Ahmed's plea seeking bail on parity with Natasha-Devangana

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 3:54:27 AM IST

A Delhi Court on Thursday dismissed the bail plea of accused Tasleem Ahmed, who sought regular bail on the ground of parity with three co-accused, namely Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and Asif Iqbal Tanha, in the larger conspiracy of the Delhi Riots of ... read..

"Section 144 has been imposed only for BJP": Sukanta Majumdar after meeting Governor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 3:54:19 AM IST

Sukanta Majumdar, who was arrested by West Bengal police for leading a protest against the Sandeshkhali incidents and was released later, met Governor CV Ananda Bose in the late hours on Thursday. ... read..

Upon his arrival from Gujarat, PM Modi inspects Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara marg in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 23, 2024 2:55:03 AM IST

On his arrival in Varanasi after a long and packed day in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the late hours of Thursday, went to inspect the Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara marg. ... read..

Inflated water bill issue: AAP moves Delhi HC for permission to hold protest at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 2:55:02 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has moved Delhi High Court against Delhi Police for not granting permission to hold protests at Jantar Mantar in regard to alleged hurdles being put before the implementation of the Delhi Jal Board's One-Time Settlement Scheme fo ... read..

Policy will be introduced to give ownership rights to people living in houses for 20 years in urban areas: Haryana CM

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 23, 2024 2:54:58 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has said that a policy will be introduced in a week to give ownership rights to people living in houses for 20 years in urban areas. ... read..

EC allots 'Man blowing Turha' symbol to Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar

New Delhi | February 23, 2024 2:54:56 AM IST

The Election Commission of India allotted the 'Man blowing Turha' symbol to the Nationalist Congress Party--Sharadchandra Pawar. ... read..

Mission 2024: BJP to reach out to 'GYAN' to achieve target of 400 paar in Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 11:55:22 PM IST

Determined to secure the maximum number of seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's target of 370-plus for the party and '400 paar' (beyond 400) for the NDA, the BJP has set sights on 'GYAN' to bring home the ... read..

Removed as Mumbai youth wing chief, Zeeshan Siddiqui calls Congress 'communal'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 22, 2024 11:55:18 PM IST

A day after he was removed from the post of Mumbai Youth Congress president, Zeeshan Siddiqui, lashed out at the grand old party over its treatment of minorities while accusing it of being 'communal'. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu hands over offer letters to new recruits appointed in various state government departments

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 11:55:15 PM IST

The Arunachal Pradesh government on Thursday officially handed over appointment letters to 1256 youths, who had successfully appeared in the Combined Secondary Level Examination-2023 conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) last ye ... read..

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hits out at Centre

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 11:55:13 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the BJP-led Central government, accusing the ruling party of "eliminating" the opposition and democracy from the country. ... read..

Ahead of summer season, Odisha govt issues guidelines to tackle heat wave

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 22, 2024 11:55:10 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming summer season, the Odisha government issued guidelines on Thursday to tackle heat waves. ... read..

BSF recovers China-made drone in Punjab's Ferozepur, 500 grams heroin seized

Ferozepur (Punjab) | February 22, 2024 11:55:08 PM IST

The Border Security Force in Punjab intercepted the movement of a drone during the night hours on Wednesday, said BSF officials. ... read..

"Muddahanume Gowda has joined Congress unconditionally": Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 11:55:04 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said that former Tumakuru MP Muddahanume Gowda has joined the Congress party unconditionally after quitting the BJP. ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav confirms to attend Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra after seat-sharing pact

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 11:55:01 PM IST

After ending the deadlock over seat sharing in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday affirmed that he will be attending Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra. ... read..

"Will continue to raise our voices": Sukanta Majumdar after being granted bail after arrest over Sandeshkhali protest

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 22, 2024 11:54:54 PM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the TMC government, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar said on Thursday his party will keep mobilising cadres and holding protests against the alleged events in Sandeshkhali till they were allowed to visit the island in ... read..

Punjab police bust international online job fraud racket, four held

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 22, 2024 11:54:52 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, the Cyber Crime Division of the Punjab Police busted an international online job fraud racket with the arrest of four cyber criminals from different districts of Assam, said Director General ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi visits Kakrapar Atomic Power Station in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | February 22, 2024 11:54:43 PM IST

As part of his current tour in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Surat on Thursday where he is scheduled to launch the new Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) in the district. ... read..

J-K: Russian skier killed, seven rescued after avalanche hits Gulmarg

Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 22, 2024 11:54:40 PM IST

The Indian Army rescued seven Russian nationals including a local guide while one died after a massive avalanche hit the Kongadari slopes of Gulmarg on Thursday, as per officials. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates multiple development projects of over Rs 13,500 cr in Gujarat

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 11:54:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crores in Tarabh, Mahesana, Gujarat today. ... read..

"Lotus must bloom in all 11 seats": Amit Shah at Vijay Sankalp rally in Chhattisgarh

Janjgir Champa (Chhattisgrah) | February 22, 2024 11:54:34 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged the people of Chhattisgarh to vote 'lotus' in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Farmers are our annadatas...Centre ready for further talks...": Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 11:54:22 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur has said that the Centre is ready for talks with protesting farmers who are our "brothers" and "annadaatas", asserting that the Modi government has taken various steps to ensure higher income for farmers. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates heli service connecting Haldwani, Pithoragarh, Champawat and Munsiyari

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 22, 2024 10:55:13 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday virtually flagged off the heli service being operated under the Regional Connectivity Scheme from Haldwani to Munsiyari, Pithoragarh, Champawat in a program organized by the Civil Aviation Departm ... read..

"Congress discussed welfare of poor but implemented nothing": BJP chief Nadda at Labharthi Sammelan in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 22, 2024 10:55:06 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda addressed the Labharthi Sammelan in Mumbai on Thursday and took a jab at the grand old party saying that Congress discussed the welfare of the poor for a considerable amount of time, but little was ... read..

As LS polls near, BJP shifts focus to 'Mission GYAN'--Garib, Yuva, Annadata, Nari

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 10:55:02 PM IST

Rajiv Chandrashekhar writes to Priyank Kharge, says pace of Jal Jeevan Mission in Karnataka cause of concern

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 9:55:00 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge saying that the present pace of work on the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in the state is "cause of concern" for timely ac ... read..

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