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CBI searches over 30 locations for alleged irregularities in Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 9:54:58 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at more than 30 locations in eight States and Union Territories in an ongoing investigation of a case of allegations of irregularities in the award of civil works for the Kiru Hydroelectric ... read..

"If you wish to test our credibility...": Rajnath dares Oppn to contest BJP claim it fulfilled all promises

Nabarangapur (Odisha) | February 22, 2024 9:54:55 PM IST

Coming out in fulsome praise of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rule at the Centre, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the BJP fulfilled all the pre-election promises it made to the people over the course of its decade-long ten ... read..

Yogi Adityanath is a dynamic Chief Minister in true sense: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 9:54:51 PM IST

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday lauded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying he is the "dynamic Chief Minister", in the true sense of the term. ... read..

"We will strengthen INDI alliance to remove BJP": Swami Prasad Maurya after launching his new party

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 9:54:46 PM IST

Days after resigning from his MLC seat and severing connections with the Samajwadi Party, Swami Prasad Maurya launched his new political party, the Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party (RSSP), in New Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

In Rajasthan's Nagaur, car rams into religious procession as driver suffers heart attack

Nagaur (Rajasthan) | February 22, 2024 8:56:11 PM IST

In a tragic turn of events during a Vishwakarma Jayanti rally in Degana, a vehicle rammed into the procession after the driver suffered from a heart attack in Rajasthan's Nagaur area, according to police. ... read..

WB: BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar arrested while protesting against TMC leader in Sandeshkhali

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 22, 2024 8:56:01 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar was taken into custody by West Bengal Police after he sat on a protest demanding the arrest of TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh in violence-hit Sandeshkhali of North 24 Parganas district. ... read..

"Looking at Tokyo, speaking to London, but not looking at China": Cong TN in charge shreds PM Modi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 8:55:57 PM IST

Taking a swipe at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, Congress leader and the party in charge for Tamil Nadu, Ajoy Kumar on Thursday claimed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country was lagging on all social indices whi ... read..

"PM MITRA Park to boost textile sector, generate employment": PM Modi in Gujarat's Navsari

Navsari (Gujarat) | February 22, 2024 8:55:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke about the country's first PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (MITRA) Park situated at Vansi Borsi village in Gujarat's Navsari and said that PM MITRA park will give a boost to the textile sector a ... read..

CCS clears Rs 13,000 crore IAF projects for high-power radars

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 8:55:29 PM IST

To enhance the capability of the Indian Air Force in keeping a watchful eye on the air activity in China and Pakistan and protect its vital assets, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared deals worth around Rs 13,000 crore to acquire new high-power ... read..

Assam Rifles, Mizoram Police seize contraband worth more than Rs 35 cr; 3 held

Aizawl (Mizoram) | February 22, 2024 7:56:13 PM IST

The Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, in a joint operation, seized 11.397 kg of methamphetamine tablets and 218 grams of heroin worth more than Rs 35 crore in the Champhai district of Mizoram on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

Congress accuses BJP government of 'financial terrorism', says banks forced to transfer Rs 66 cr from its accounts during 'lien'

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 7:56:11 PM IST

Accusing the BJP-led government of being "autocratic" and trying to capture democracy through "extortion and financial terrorism", Congress on Thursday said that the banks were forced to transfer about Rs 65.89 crore from the party's bank deposits even as ... read..

Delhi: Congress assures support to AAP's solution on inflated water bills; says it stands with people of Delhi

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 7:56:09 PM IST

The Congress party on Thursday assured its support for the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) one-time settlement scheme for inflated water bills in the national capital. ... read..

"Allegations misrepresented": Karnataka CM hits back at BJP amid row over 10 per cent tax on temples

Benegaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 7:56:07 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the allegations regarding the Karnataka government's amendments to the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Bill "appear to be misrepresented", "aiming only at misleading the public" and "po ... read..

Tribunal reserves order on Congress plea seeking stay against IT recovery proceedings, freezing bank accounts

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 7:55:52 PM IST

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by the Congress party, which has sought a stay against Income Tax Department proceedings of recovery and freezing of their bank accounts. ... read..

Fire breaks out in train engine in Odisha's Dhenkanal; dousing on

Dhenkanal (Odisha) | February 22, 2024 7:55:49 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a train engine near Gobindapur at Joranda Road railway station in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

IIT Guwahati launches India's largest drone pilot training organisation

Guwahati (Assam) | February 22, 2024 7:55:27 PM IST

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with EduRade, a brand owned by RC HobbyTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and incubated at IIT Guwahati Research Park, launched India's largest Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO), spanning across 18 a ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi hold mega roadshow in Navsari; receives warm welcome by people

Navsari (Gujarat) | February 22, 2024 6:55:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to Gujarat held a mega roadshow in the state's Navsari district on Thursday afternoon. ... read..

"Whenever we raised questions...": Digvijay voices fresh doubts around neutrality of EVMs

New Delhi / Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 6:55:13 PM IST

Casting aspersions on the Election Commission (EC), veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister, Digvijaya Singh, on Thursday claimed that there doubts around the unbiased conduct of the poll panel. ... read..

"Investment is prerequisite for a developed country and state": UP CM Yogi

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 6:55:02 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that investment is the prerequisite for a developed country and state, adding that industrial development is a natural outcome of good governance as well as the prevalence of the rule of law. ... read..

PM Modi lays foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore in Gujarat

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 6:55:01 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..

"New low in appeasement politics": Union Minister shreds Congress over Karnataka temple tax

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 6:54:55 PM IST

Coming down heavily on Rahul Gandhi after the Congress-ruled Karnataka on Thursday passed the contentious Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the draft resolution marked a 'n ... read..

Delhi Court imposes fine of Rs 30,000 on accused for avoiding physical appearance

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 5:56:34 PM IST

Delhi's Rohini Court recently imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 upon an accused for avoiding physical appearance. ... read..

AAP-Congress Delhi deal likely, sources say 4-3 seat sharing agreement agreed to

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 5:56:30 PM IST

The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are likely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls in an alliance. Sources said the two parties have finalised their seat-sharing alliance for the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

Punjab cabinet gives nod to convening Assembly from Mar 1-15; budget to be presented on Mar 5

Chandigarh | February 22, 2024 5:56:26 PM IST

The Punjab cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to convening the Budget Session of the Assembly in March. ... read..

Good nutrition leads to good education: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on distributing millet malt to 55 lakh government school children

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 5:56:19 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday highlighted the importance of mental and physical health and said that good nutrition leads to good education after the state government announced to distribute millet malt to 55 lakh government school chi ... read..

IFFCO ranked first among 300 cooperatives in the world

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 5:56:15 PM IST

The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has been ranked again as the No. 1 cooperative among the top 300 cooperatives in the world, sustaining its position from last year. The ranking is based on the ratio of turnover over gross domestic ... read..

Thane shocker: Parents hold protest outside school over alleged molestation of children during picnic

Thane (Maharashtra) | February 22, 2024 5:56:13 PM IST

A large crowd of parents gathered outside a private school in Thane for the second day in a row, demanding the resignation of the administration over the alleged molestation of class 2 girl students inside a school bus during a picnic trip. ... read..

Dedicated his life to pursuit of liberty and justice: Chief Justice Chandrachud recalls Fali Nariman's formidable legacy

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 5:56:08 PM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recalled the legacy of Fali S Nariman, stating that the late jurist, whom he described as a person of towering intellect, always advocated for the creation of a just and inclusive society. ... read..

"Feel sorry for him...why does he not contest against PM Modi,": Giriraj Singh challenges Rahul Gandhi

Patna (Bihar) | February 22, 2024 4:56:16 PM IST

Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh on Thursday targeted Rahul Gandhi over some of his recent remarks, stating that that the MP reads from a written script and challenged Congress to field him against Prime Minister Naren ... read..

"Now is a wonderful period in India's development journey": PM Modi

Mehsana (Gujarat) | February 22, 2024 4:56:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on 'Modi's guarantee' of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and said that now is a 'wonderful period in India's development journey'. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Memorial of former CM Karunanidhi to be inaugurated on Feb 26

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 4:56:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that the memorial of former CM and DMK leader M Karunanidhi will be inaugurated on February 26. ... read..

"I wake up 3.30 am for Yoga, embraced vegan lifestyle; PM Modi suggested AYUSH 'Vaidya' during Covid": CJI Chandrachud

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 4:55:56 PM IST

In a notable revelation, the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday disclosed his adoption of a vegan diet and commitment to practicing yoga as integral components of his lifestyle. ... read..

AAP-Congress Delhi deal finalised, 4-3 seat sharing agreement inked

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 4:55:54 PM IST

The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seem to have finalised their seat-sharing alliance for the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, sources said on Thursday. ... read..

'Not even a single brick can be laid for Mekedatu Dam without Tamil Nadu's consent, says State Water Resource Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 4:55:47 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan gave strong assurance in the Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday saying that not even a brick can be laid for Mekedatu dam without the state's consent. ... read..

J-K: One foreigner dead, another injured as avalanche hits Gulmarg ski resort

Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 22, 2024 4:55:42 PM IST

An avalanche hit the Gulmarg ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, trapping three foreigners under snow, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Kerala: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav holds meeting to mitigate human-animal conflict

Wayanad (Kerala) | February 22, 2024 4:55:40 PM IST

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav held a high-level meeting with the state and central officials at the District Collector's office in Wayanad district of Kerala on Thursday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: "We don't care ...," says Congress' Digvijaya Singh on CM Yadav's remark on Rahul Gandhi's Yatra

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 4:55:38 PM IST

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has rubbished Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's remark on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

UP CM Yogi thanks PM Modi for continuing "Umbrella Scheme" for safety of women

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 4:55:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for continuing the "Umbrella Scheme" for the safety of women. ... read..

Amit Shah, Dharmendra Pradhan thank PM Modi for clearing Flood Management Programme for 2021-26

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 4:55:27 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving his nod to a proposal for continuing the 'Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)', which aims at addressing critical aspects of flood control and anti-e ... read..

"Government committed to doubling the income of farmers" says CM Yogi on increase in Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 3:55:10 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi , for increasing sugarcane's Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for the season 2024-25. ... read..

CAIT urge Centre to include traders, other stakeholders in talks with farmers

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 3:55:08 PM IST

The ongoing farmers' agitation has prompted the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to call for inclusive dialogue from stakeholders across the agricultural sector. ... read..

J-K: BSF recovers IED dropped by drone in Kathua district near Indo-Pak border

Karhua (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 22, 2024 3:55:04 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) dropped by a drone in Kathua district, an official statement said. ... read..

ED summons Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, AAP alleges political interference

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 3:54:57 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued its seventh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, responding to this, Delhi Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that the Delhi CM would respond to the summons after legal consultations. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: CBI files detailed status report on investigation in sealed envelope, court refuses to share

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 3:54:51 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a detailed status report on further investigation in the Delhi Excise policy case on Thursday. The court had directed the CBI to file a detailed status report on the further investigation. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 16 injured as bus collides with tractor-trolley in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 3:54:48 PM IST

At least 16 people sustained injuries when a bus collided with a tractor-trolly in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district, police said. ... read..

PM Modi will have third term in central govt: Union Minister Rajnath Singh

Nabarangpur (Odisha) | February 22, 2024 3:54:44 PM IST

Union Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that people have shown so much trust in Prime Minister Modi that he will have a third term in the central government as Prime Minister of India. ... read..

Andhra: Congress leader YS Sharmila led party workers in 'Chalo Secretariat' protest, several leaders detained

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 2:55:04 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president YS Sharmila Reddy, along with party workers and leaders, staged a protest against the state government at Andhra Ratna Bhavan as part of their 'Chalo Secretariat' protest. ... read..

Free vaccination campaign for Japanese Encephalitis to start in Bhopal from Feb 27

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 2:55:02 PM IST

The state health department is all set to start a free vaccination campaign for 'Japanese Encephalitis' disease for the children of age 1 to 15 years old in the state capital Bhopal from February 27. ... read..

Empowering future entrepreneurs: The 48 Assam Naval Unit NCC hosts women's empowerment initiative

Guwahati (Assam) | February 22, 2024 2:54:57 PM IST

The 48 Assam Naval Unit NCC, Guwahati, proudly announced its Social Service and Community Development (SSCD) initiative aimed at empowering young female cadets. Under the theme of "Empowering Women Entrepreneurs, Forging Paths and Shaping Economics," the ... read..

BJP Chief JP Nadda unveils the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 22, 2024 2:54:42 PM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Girgaon, Mumbai, on Thursday. ... read..

INSAT-3DS Mission: All four planned Liquid Apogee Motor firings completed, says ISRO

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 2:54:39 PM IST

Days after the successful launch of its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Thursday that all four planned Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) firings of the mission are completed. ... read..

"It's important to consider a holistic lifestyle...": CJI Chandrachud after inagurating AYUSH wellness centre at SC premises

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 1:54:44 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Thursday inaugurated an AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court premises here. ... read..

Mahua Moitra seeks media gag on FEMA proceedings, Delhi HC to pronounce order on Feb 23

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 1:54:42 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra plea to restrain Enforcement Directorate from allegedly leaking any 'Confidential, Unverified Information' to the Media related to the ongoing FEMA Probe against ... read..

Congress claims Skill India Mission falls short, says perishing future of our youth

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 1:54:35 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a scathing attack on the Union government's flagship Skill India Mission, claiming it has failed to deliver on its promises. ... read..

MP govt decides to observe 'bag less school' once a week for students of class 1 to 12 in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 1:54:33 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh government has decided to observe 'bag less school' once in a week for school students of class 1 to 12 from the upcoming new academic session 2024-25 in the state. ... read..

'Govt leaving no stone unturned to ensure farmer welfare': PM Modi

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 22, 2024 1:54:27 PM IST

The central government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure farmer welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while addressing farmers at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation in Ahmedabad. ... read..

ED issues seventh summon to CM Kejriwal to appear on Feb 26: Sources

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 12:55:49 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement on Thursday issued the seventh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear before the agency. Sources say the Delhi CM has been asked to appear before the ED on February 26. ... read..

CBI raids locations linked with former J-K Governor Satyapal Malik in Kiru hydel project case

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 12:55:45 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday conducted raids at more than 30 places, including the premises linked to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik, as part of its investigation into alleged corruption in the awarding of a cont ... read..

Chandrababu destined to lose, YSRCP poised to secure victory in state polls: Andhra Pradesh Minister Roza

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 12:55:42 PM IST

Expressing confidence, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Roja on Thursday claimed that her party will win all the seats in the forthcoming assembly elections in the state. ... read..

PM Modi attends Golden Jubilee celebrations of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 22, 2024 12:55:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation in Ahmedabad on Thursday. ... read..

Chandrababu destined to lose, YSRCP poised to secure victory in state polls: Andhra Pradesh Minister Roja

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 12:55:29 PM IST

PM Modi congratulates Mizoram CM Pu. Lalduhoma on his birthday

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 12:55:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mizoram Chief Minister Pu. Lalduhoma on his birthday on Thursday. ... read..

Ahead of LS polls, BJP's preparations in full swing to woo farmers through "Gram Parikrama Yatra"

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 12:55:20 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party is having an important dialogue with the farmers of 1.25 lakh villages across the country through the "Gram Parikrama Yatra" program. This program started on February 12 and will continue till March 12, the entire program will l ... read..

UP board exams for Class 10, 12 begin today

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 11:55:31 AM IST

The class 10 and 12 exams for the Uttar Pradesh State Board of High School and Intermediate examinations began on Thursday. ... read..

More efforts to be put in from both sides for consensus: Union Minister Arjun Munda on farmers' protest

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 22, 2024 11:55:28 AM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said on Thursday that though several rounds of discussions with the farmers were held, more efforts have to be made from both sides to reach a consensus. ... read..

"This step will benefit crores of farmers": PM Modi after CCEA decides to increase sugarcane FRP

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 11:55:17 AM IST

After the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the government is committed to fulfilling every resolution related to the welfare of our farme ... read..

Assam Minister lashes out Congress, AIUDF for walking out together from assembly

Guwahati (Assam) | February 22, 2024 11:55:15 AM IST

Lashing out at Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) for walking out together from the state assembly, Assam's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika has asked whether "both parties are against each other or in alliance." ... read..

CM Yogi forms panel to look into long-pending farmers' issues in Gautam Buddha Nagar

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 11:55:12 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday set up a high-level three-member committee to resolve issues related to farmers under the Noida Industrial Development Authority (Noida) and the Greater Noida Development Authority (Greater Noida) in the Gautam Bu ... read..

"We will do whatever is possible to save human lives..." says Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on wild animal attack in Wayanad

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 11:55:01 AM IST

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav visited the homes of the deceased on Wednesday, who died in the wild animal attack of Wayanad. Coming directly from Bangalore for a two-day visit, Minister Yadav met with the famili ... read..

Farmers halt 'Dilli Chalo' march for two days, condemn Centre's action against protestors

Shambhu Border (Haryana) | February 22, 2024 10:55:06 AM IST

The General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Sarwan Singh Pandher, said on Thursday that they have suspended their 'Dilli Chalo' protest march for two days to take stock of the ongoing situation on the Shambhu border in Haryana and f ... read..

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 10:55:04 AM IST

In a mega boost for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. ... read..

West Bengal DGP assures action against all accused of Sandeshkhali voilence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 22, 2024 10:55:03 AM IST

After visiting Sandeshkhali, West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar returned to Kolkata and said that action would be taken against all accused who took the law into their hands. ... read..

West Bengal DGP assures action against all accused of Sandeshkhali violence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 22, 2024 10:54:58 AM IST

MP Dy CM Jagdish Devda, comedian Bharti Singh offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 10:54:49 AM IST

Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Jagdish Devda and comedian Bharti Singh offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Thursday. ... read..

Madras HC directs Ramanathapuram Collector to allow fiberglass-reinforced plastic-motorized boats

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 22, 2024 10:54:47 AM IST

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court directed the Ramanathapuram Collector to consider a petition filed by a fisherman from Rameswaram seeking permission to allow fibreglass-reinforced plastic-motorized boats to travel for the Katchatheevu St. Antho ... read..

Bihar Governor, Union Minister among 22-member delegation accompanying holy relics of Lord Buddha to Thailand

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 9:54:06 AM IST

A 22-member delegation led by Governor of Bihar Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar accompanied the sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India to Thailand for a 26-day exposition on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi's CM Kejriwal calls all-party meeting on increased water bills today

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 9:54:03 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an all-party meeting on Thursday on the issue of increased water bills in Delhi. The meeting will be held today at 4 pm at CM's residence. ... read..

High-level committee to be formed to decide on lifting the ban on eucalyptus plantation: MB Patil

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 9:53:58 AM IST

Karnataka Minister of Large and Medium Industries has said that a high-level committee to be constituted to determine whether to lift the ban on eucalyptus plantation or explore alternative measures for the revival of the Mysore Paper Mill (MPM) in Bhadra ... read..

Andhra: Congress leader YS Sharmila spent night in party office to avoid house arrest

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 9:53:56 AM IST

In a sudden turn of political events in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief YS Sharmila Reddy spent the night in her party office at Vijayawada as in an attempt to avoid house arrest. ... read..

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on cluster tour in Odisha, to hold public meeting at Mayurbhanj today

Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), | February 22, 2024 9:53:52 AM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to embark on a series of visits to Odisha starting Thursday, where he will participate in a gathering with party members and address a public event in Mayurbhanj di ... read..

BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 9:53:51 AM IST

In a scathing critique of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 15th budget presentation, BJP leader and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed concerns over the fiscal direction of the state, asserting that "Development is not possible from Dasoha with ... read..

421 grams heroin seized in Assam's Cachar, 1 held

Cachar (Assam) | February 22, 2024 8:53:25 AM IST

In a joint operation, Assam police and Assam Rifles recovered nearly 421 grams of heroin and arrested a drug peddler in Assam's Cachar district on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu writes to state DGP over consistent attacks on media

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 7:54:47 AM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu penned a letter to Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police regarding the state-sponsored attacks on media houses, journalists and photographers ever s ... read..

PM Modi to attend Gujarat Milk Fed's golden jubilee celebration, lay foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 22,850 crore

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 22, 2024 7:54:44 AM IST

People lit 'Diyas' and performed 'Maha Aarti' at Gomti Ghat in Gujarat's Dwarka ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, who will unveil development projects worth more than Rs 22,850 crore and take part in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Gu ... read..

Assam govt tables bill aimed at eradicating non-scientific healing practices

Guwahati (Assam) | February 22, 2024 7:54:42 AM IST

The Assam government tabled a new legislation 'Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024' in the state assembly aimed at eradicating the non-scientific healing practices with ulterior motives for exploiting the innocent people and thereby de ... read..

Karnataka govt sets age limit for sale of cigarettes to 21

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 7:54:38 AM IST

The Karnataka government presented the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Bill, 2024 which increased the age limit of sale of cigarettes from 18 years to 21 years. ... read..

Farmers' protest: Opposition leaders target Centre over death of youth in Punjab

Sangrur (Punjab) | February 22, 2024 6:53:43 AM IST

Opposition leaders criticized the Centre for the death of a youth at the Khanauri Border crossing in Sangrur district, Punjab, during the ongoing farmers' protests. ... read..

Court grants bail to man accused of raping woman after meeting on Bumble dating app

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 6:53:41 AM IST

A Delhi Court on Wednesday granted a regular bail to a man accused of raping a woman on the pretext of marriage after meeting her on Bumble Dating App. ... read..

UP achieves 59 pc CD ratio; CM sets 65 pc target for next fiscal year

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 22, 2024 6:53:40 AM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his satisfaction with the state's current credit-deposit (CD) ratio at 58.59 per cent, setting an ambitious goal to elevate it to 65 per cent in the next financial year. He committed to offering all necessary suppo ... read..

Karnataka: BJP's Basavaraj Bommai slams CM Siddaramaiah over the state budget

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 6:53:38 AM IST

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai opined that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, not only presented his 15th budget without focusing on development issues but also spending it on welfare schemes in the name of guarante ... read..

"It will greatly benefit our aim to build a flood-free state": Assam CM after Centre continues FMBAP scheme

Guwahati (Assam) | February 22, 2024 5:54:33 AM IST

After the Union Cabinet gave its nod to the continuation of the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) scheme for a period of five years, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that this scheme has several components that help mitigate ... read..

"We don't have any problem in discussion, they are our Annadatas": Union Minister Anurag Thakur on farmers demands

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 5:54:31 AM IST

Emphasising the dialogue as the only way to address farmers' concernss, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the government is always ready for discussion with the farmers, adding that farmers are the nation's 'Annadatas' ... read..

Karnataka: Congress, BJP indulge in war of words after govt passes Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 22, 2024 5:54:28 AM IST

Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party indulged in a war of words after the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led state government passed 'Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024' in the state assembly. ... read..

Maharashtra: Resident doctors to hold indefinite strike from today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 22, 2024 5:54:23 AM IST

Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors Central (MARD) demanding better hostel accommodation, a hike in stipend, and clearance of arrears, will hold a state-wide indefinite strike starting today at 5 pm. ... read..

"Not first time that a sitting CM has been arrested": Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi writes to Kapil Sibal

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 22, 2024 4:53:44 AM IST

Emphasising the importance of upholding the rule of law and holding leaders accountable, citing the example of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi losing her MP status in 1975, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Babulal Marandi, has written a letter to s ... read..

Group of Monks receive relics of Lord Buddha before its sacred journey to Thailand

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 4:53:40 AM IST

A group of monks received the revered relics of Lord Buddha from the National Museum in the National Capital, before being carried to Thailand on February 22. ... read..

Cabinet approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme for period 2021-26

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 3:54:53 AM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation for continuation of centrally sponsored Scheme, with total outlay of Rs. 4,100 crore for a period of ... read..

"INDIA bloc is the alliance of corruption group": JP Nadda

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 22, 2024 3:54:49 AM IST

Hitting out at the opposition's INDIA bloc, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda said that the opposition group consists of individuals involved in corrupt practices. ... read..

Does BJP pay income tax?: Ajay Maken after I-T dept withdrew Rs 65 cr from bank accounts of Congress

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 2:54:45 AM IST

Raising concerns over the withdrawal of Rs 65 crore "undemocratically" from the Congress' bank accounts by the income tax department, party leader Ajay Maken said that despite the sub judice nature of the matter, the Congress party is facing an unpreceden ... read..

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