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"BJP trying to disrupt peace in Sandeshkhali": CM Mamata Banerjee

Birbhum (West Bengal) | February 18, 2024 6:23:55 PM IST

Launching an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Sandeshkhali violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the BJP is trying to disrupt peace in the area and has not taken any action against its leaders. ... read..

Kerala LoP Satheesan says Left govt not taking human-wildlife conflict seriously

Thrissur (Kerala) | February 18, 2024 6:23:53 PM IST

VD Satheesan, Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, on Sunday, slammed the state government for allegedly "not taking seriously the matter of human-wildlife conflict," which saw two people lose their lives in the district of Wayanad within a week. ... read..

Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj's last rites performed in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | February 18, 2024 6:23:51 PM IST

The last rites of Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj were performed in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon on Sunday. ... read..

J-K: Rain lashes Udhampur, cold wave grips region

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 18, 2024 6:23:50 PM IST

Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a sudden dip in temperature on Sunday as rainfall lashed the area, bringing it under the grip of a cold wave once again. ... read..

"Ten years of NDA testimony to courageous, far-reaching decisions": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 6:23:44 PM IST

Looking back at 10 years of the government at the Centre under his leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the past decade at the helm bears testimony to courageous and far-reaching decisions. ... read..

Srinagar-Leh Highway closed following fresh snowfall

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 18, 2024 5:23:56 PM IST

Authorities have closed the Srinagar-Leh Highway for vehicular movement due to snow accumulation at Baltal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal District. ... read..

"I doubt if Kailash Vijayvargiya-ji...": RJD MP counters BJP leader over Sandeshkhali statement

Patna (Maharashtra) | February 18, 2024 5:23:52 PM IST

Hitting back at BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya over his remarks that the events in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali not only goes to show the declining law and order but also the lack of respect for women in the state, RJD leader and Lok Sabha MP Manoj Jha, on ... read..

GBC@IV: Over 350 artistes to perform on 14 stages from airport to program venue

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 5:23:50 PM IST

In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, the Department of Culture in Uttar Pradesh has completed its preparations to welcome guests coming for the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) with an array of cultural events, an official statement said ... read..

BJP releases 'White Paper' in its National Convention; targets financial irregularities during ten years of UPA rule

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 4:24:02 PM IST

On the second day of the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Convention, 'White Paper' on the Indian economy during the tenure of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was released. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: Implemented poll promises, electorate will vote better, says DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 18, 2024 4:23:57 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, said on Sunday that they have implemented all the poll guarantees, expecting the electorate to vote better in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"BJP is only party where serious political discussions take place": JP Nadda at BJP convention

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 4:23:44 PM IST

Echoing the slogan "370 hum par karegey" (We will cross over the 370 Lok Sabha seat mark), Bharatiya Janata Party national President JP Nadda said that the BJP is the only party where "serious political discussions are held on such a big platform." ... read..

"We've to win everyone's trust in next 100 days": PM Modi in rousing address at BJP convention

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 4:23:42 PM IST

In a rousing valedictory address to party cadres and leaders on the concluding day of BJP's National Convention at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said over the next 100 days, every single member has to make it his or her m ... read..

"I am not responding to criminals": Kerala Governor attacks Kerala Education Minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 18, 2024 4:23:29 PM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday slammed Kerala higher education minister R Bindu accusing her of being "totally ignorant" and showing a lack of respect towards the court and the law of the land. ... read..

Chhattisgarh govt declares half-day state mourning on passing away of Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 18, 2024 4:23:27 PM IST

The Chhattisgarh government has declared a half-day state of mourning following the demise of Jain Muni Acharya Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj. ... read..

Amid rift over new Cabinet, Jharkhand CM Champai Soren meets Kharge in Delhi

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 4:23:25 PM IST

Amid the rift between Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress over the new cabinet, Chief Minister Champai Soren, along with state Congress President Rajesh Thakur, met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday. ... read..

'PM Modi dared citizens to dream of Shrestha Bharat': Amit Shah at BJP convention

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 3:24:34 PM IST

Hailing of the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the former not only gave his fellow citizens the courage to dream of a 'Shrestha Bharat' (great India) but also make a collective effort to realise tha ... read..

Farmers install CCTV cameras in their fields as garlic prices go all-time high

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 3:24:30 PM IST

In the wake of surging prices of garlic in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, farmers have now come up with innovative measures to protect the produce by installing CCTV cameras in their fields. ... read..

After Kamal Nath, media reports claim Cong old-timer Manish Tewari giving thought to BJP switch

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 3:24:23 PM IST

Amid speculations of some big Congress leaders giving thought to switching sides as the Opposition alliance stares at a collapse, media reports claimed that Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP from Punjab's Anandpur Sahib, Manish Tewari, is in touch with the ... read..

J-K: Upper reaches of Gurez valley receive fresh snowfall

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 18, 2024 3:24:21 PM IST

Gurez Valley, in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, received fresh snowfall on Sunday morning, with the Srinagar weather department predicting heavy to very heavy snow over the higher reaches of the Kashmir division over the next three days, starting tod ... read..

Baramati battle: "Anyone can contest polls in democracy" says Supriya Sule on speculations of Ajit Pawar's wife standing against her

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 18, 2024 2:23:59 PM IST

Speaking on the speculations about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar's candidature against her in Baramati, the pocket borough of the Pawar clan, NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar leader Supriya Sule, said on Sunday that "anyone can ... read..

Rahul Gandhi demands immediate compensation to family of victim killed in wild elephant attack

Wayanad (Kerala) | February 18, 2024 2:23:55 PM IST

After meeting the family members of the Forest Department watcher, who was trampled to death by wild in Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi said that he has asked state's Chief Minister in a letter that why it was taking "so long" to build a medical college in Wayanad, ... read..

National convention, Day 2: 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya ushered in new era, says Nadda

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 1:23:49 PM IST

BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday said the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony and the grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya ushered in a 'new era. ... read..

'While BJP gives country hope...': Second political resolution takes swipe at INDIA bloc

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 1:23:45 PM IST

On the second day of the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Convention being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday proposed a second political resolution named "'BJP' Desh Ki Aasha, Vipaksh Ki Hatasha", mainly focuse ... read..

Devotees continue to throng Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 12:24:02 PM IST

Devotees thronged Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple for the darshan of Ram Lalla on Sunday. ... read..

BCAS directs airlines to ensure on-time delivery of baggage at airports, warns of action

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 12:24:00 PM IST

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has taken a decisive step to streamline baggage handling procedures across major airlines operating in India. ... read..

J-K: SBI-RSETI provides free training to women in tailoring, other occupational courses

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 18, 2024 12:23:52 PM IST

The State Bank of India (SBI) - Rural Development and Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) is providing free training to women in tailoring and other occupational courses to make them self-reliant, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

Meghalaya needs 11.5 per cent annual GDP growth to become 10 billion USD economy by 2028: CM Conrad Sangma

West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | February 18, 2024 12:23:50 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said that the state needs to achieve 11.5 per cent annual growth (GDP) to fructify its ambitious target of touching the 10 billion US dollar economy by 2028. ... read..

PM Modi condoles demise of Jain muni Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 12:23:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed condolences on the demise of Jain muni Acharya Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj. ... read..

J-K: First river rejuvenation project completed, locals await "Devika's rebirth" ahead of PM Modi's visit

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 18, 2024 12:23:40 PM IST

Excitement is brewing in Udhampur as North India's first river rejuvenation project, "Devika" completed in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur on Sunday. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi meets families of elephant attacks victims in Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala) | February 18, 2024 11:24:05 AM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached the residence of Forest Department watcher VP Paul, who was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Wayanad on Sunday. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi to resume 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' from Prayagraj today

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 10:24:10 AM IST

After halting in Varanasi, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will resume from Anand Bhawan in Prayagraj on Sunday. ... read..

Shallow fog covers north India; IMD predicts light rainfall in Delhi

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 10:24:07 AM IST

A layer of shallow fog was witnessed in several parts of northern India on Sunday morning, with the Indian Meteorological Department predicting light to moderate rain at several places over the next two days in Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh. ... read..

They can't defeat us: Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij's fresh attack on Congress

Haryana | February 18, 2024 10:24:05 AM IST

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Sunday, slammed the Congress ahead claiming that there is no unity in the Congress party in Haryana and they can't fight with the ruling BJP. ... read..

Restoration work underway after wagons of goods train derailed in Delhi

General News | February 18, 2024 10:24:00 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 18: Restoration work is underway at the Patel Nagar-Dayabasti section near the Zakhira flyover in the National Capital after ten wagons of goods train derailed on early Saturday morning, officials said. ... read..

Delhi visit to BJP's 'Jai Shree Ram' post, speculation rife over Congress' Kamal Nath, son joining BJP

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 9:23:33 AM IST

Political circles were abuzz on Saturday amid speculation that former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath may join the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

Govt requests time for talks as farmers' protest at Shambhu Border enters sixth day

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 9:23:31 AM IST

As the farmer protest at the Shambhu border enters the sixth day, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leaders said on Sunday that the government had asked for some time to discuss the matter with the union ministers. ... read..

"In democracy, people rule...": AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 8:23:47 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement about the BJP aiming for 370 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the democratic nature of the country. ... read..

Assam DGP GP Singh flags of 21-km 'Guwahati Marathon'

Guwahati (Assam) | February 18, 2024 8:23:43 AM IST

Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh on Sunday flagged off the 21-km 'Guwahati Marathon' that is being organized by Prerana - IAS Officers' Wives' Association in Guwahati. ... read..

"They only want to show their pictures...": Samrat Chaudhary on Congress claims

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 7:24:32 AM IST

Responding to Congress claims that Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to take cameras into Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary stated on Saturday that the Congress merely wants to showcase their people and accused them of being ... read..

AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan moves Rouse Avenue court seeking anticipatory bail in Waqf Board money laundering case

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 7:24:27 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanat Ullah Khan on Saturday moved to Rouse Avenue court seeking anticipatory bail in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. ... read..

"Appropriate action taken...": Tamil Nadu Minister Ramachandran on Sivakasi fireworks incident

Sivakasi (Tamil Nadu) | February 18, 2024 7:24:25 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister KKSSR Ramachandran met the people who were injured in the Sivakasi fireworks incident and said that appropriate action has been taken by the District Collector. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Chittoor Police seize worth Rs 2.8 lakhs liquor; three held

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 7:24:23 AM IST

The Chittoor Urban Police and Special Enforcement Bureau have arrested three people for smuggling liquor from Karnataka to Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Jharkhand CM arrives in Delhi; to meet Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 6:24:21 AM IST

After the formation of the new cabinet in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Champai Soren, along with state Congress President Rajesh Thakur arrived at Jharkhand Bhawan in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

Sandeshkhali violence: "Law and order completely destroyed in West Bengal...," says Kailash Vijayvargiya

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 6:24:19 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal in the wake of the Sandeshkhali issue, stating that there is a lack of respect for women in the state. ... read..

Delhi Police arrest man for making hoax call to blast IGI airport

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 6:24:14 AM IST

A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly making a hoax call to blast Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on January 28, according to police. ... read..

GBC@IV: Bundelkhand to receive investments worth Rs 60,000 crores

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 6:24:12 AM IST

The Yogi government is poised to unveil investment projects totalling more than Rs 10 lakh crore during the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV), of which a significant portion amounting to Rs 60,000 crore will be directed towards the Bundelkhand region. ... read..

Jamnagar Court allows filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi's plea for 30-day stay to appeal order

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | February 18, 2024 6:24:10 AM IST

The Jamnagar Court in Gujarat on Saturday allowed filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi a 30-day stay on an order to appeal an order. The appeal will allow Santoshi to challenge the verdict in a higher court. ... read..

Maharashtra: Explosion at scrap godown in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 18, 2024 6:24:08 AM IST

An explosion took place in a scrap godown in the Kudal Wadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Tripura CM Saha holds fifth position in popularity rating

Agartala (Tripura) | February 18, 2024 5:23:43 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha occupied the prestigious fifth position in India in terms of popularity rating among the Chief Ministers, according to a recent survey by one of the media aimed at gauging the acceptability of the leaders. ... read..

"Will hold talks with AICC General Secretary, Mallikarjun Kharge": Congress MLA Rajesh Kachhap

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 5:23:41 AM IST

Amid speculation of a possible rift between Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the grand old party over the new cabinet, Congress MLA Rajesh Kachhap asserted that they will hold meetings with AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal and party chief Mallikarjun K ... read..

Congress claims camera not allowed by "employee" of "camerajivi" sitting in Delhi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 5:23:37 AM IST

The Congress on Saturday alleged that former party president Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to take cameras inside Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple by "the employee" of the "camerajivi" sitting in the national capital. ... read..

BJP National Convention: Modi government will return to power for third straight term in 2024

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 3:24:22 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national convention on Saturday passed a significant political resolution titled 'Viksit Bharat' highlighting the achievements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the Modi government would return to power fo ... read..

Giving MSP on all crops not practical: Agricultural economist SS Johl

Ludhiana (Punjab) | February 18, 2024 2:24:20 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing agitation by farmers demanding legal recognition of Minimum Support Price and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee report including on pricing mechanism, prominent agricultural economist Dr Sardara Singh Johl has said that giving ... read..

Every Ram devotee and Sanatan Dharma follower is celebrating inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya: CM Yogi

New Delhi | February 18, 2024 2:24:18 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the two-day national convention of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi on Saturday and said that the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya has brought immense joy to every devotee of Lord Ram an ... read..

GBC@IV: 16 UP departments meet their targets 100 per cent

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 18, 2024 2:24:14 AM IST

The Yogi government is set to implement investment proposals surpassing Rs 10 lakh crore, with contributions from 37 government departments. Remarkably, 16 of these departments have not only met but exceeded their respective targets. ... read..

Mangaluru will vote for change in Lok Sabha elections: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | February 18, 2024 2:24:11 AM IST

Expressing concern that the development and commerce in Coastal Karnataka had taken a beating over the years, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday hoped that the people would vote for a change in the upcoming general elections. ... read..

Farmers' protest: Haryana extends mobile internet suspension in 7 districts till Feb 19

Haryana | February 18, 2024 2:24:09 AM IST

The Haryana government on Saturday extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts till February 19 in view of the 'Delli Chalo' call given by farmers' organisations. ... read..

One Nation, One Election committee continues interaction with political parties, stakeholders

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 11:54:45 PM IST

The High-Level Committee (HLC) formed by the Centre on 'One Nation, One Election' continued its consultation with representatives of political parties and other stakeholders on Saturday. ... read..

Unauthorised activities reported; spy cam and smart phone recovered in Dibrugarh jail: Assam Police

Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2024 11:54:43 PM IST

In a major security breach, several unauthorised activities were detected in the National Security Act (NSA) cell at the highly secure Dibrugarh Jail, which houses, among others, separatist leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh and his associate ... read..

10-member panel headed by two women DIG-rank officers probing Sandeshkhali events: Bengal DGP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 17, 2024 11:54:34 PM IST

With the ruling Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal under fire from Opposition parties over the events in North 24 Parganas' Sandeshkhali, the state Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar said that a 10-member committee led by two Deputy I ... read..

BMC launches comprehensive stray dog vaccination drive under 'Mumbai rabies elimination project'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 11:54:21 PM IST

In collaboration with various Animal Welfare Organizations, the Veterinary Health Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched an extensive mass anti-rabies vaccination drive. ... read..

Doctors from Prayagraj raise health awareness, embark on cycling expedition to Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 11:54:18 PM IST

On Saturday morning, a team of 25 doctors, consisting of members of the Allahabad Medical Association, embarked on a cycling journey from Prayagraj to Ayodhya to seek blessings at the revered Ram Lala temple. ... read..

"In politics, no one's door remains closed": JDU MLA Gopal Mandal on Lalu Yadav remark

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | February 17, 2024 11:54:16 PM IST

Responding to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav's remark that "doors for Nitish Kumar remains open", Janata Dal-United (JDU) MLA Gopal Mandal on Saturday said that Bihar chief minister will not turn back now. ... read..

PM Modi's name echoing in entire country: Tripura CM Manik Saha at National Convention of BJP

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 11:54:14 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha attended the National Convention of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name is resonating in the entire country. ... read..

"Everyone is satisfied now": JMM's Basant Soren on Congress MLAs 'upset' over new cabinet

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 17, 2024 11:54:11 PM IST

Amid speculation of a possible rift between Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress over the new cabinet, former Chief Minister Hemant Soren's brother and party leader Basant Soren on Saturday said that Congress MLAs had some doubts that has been remove ... read..

"Efforts to undermine Constitution must be thwarted": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 17, 2024 11:54:07 PM IST

Taking a veiled swipe at the BJP-led NDA at the Centre, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the principles of secularism, equality, and fraternity are the cornerstones of the Constitution. ... read..

IAF Exercise Vayu Shakti-24: Airforce showcases formidable display of firepower at Pokhran

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | February 17, 2024 10:54:10 PM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its offensive capabilities through an enthralling and formidable display of its firepower as it conducted "Exercise Vayu Shakti-24" at the Pokhran air-to-ground range near Jaisalmer on Saturday, said an official releas ... read..

"Ram Mandir built at same place where it was decided...": CM Yogi Adityanath

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 10:54:09 PM IST

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that dozens of generations left with the same wish that Lord Ram should once again reside in his temple, an ... read..

GSLV performed well: ISRO Chief after INSAT-3DS injected into orbit

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 10:54:07 PM IST

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath announced on Saturday that the INSAT-3DS satellite has been injected into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). ... read..

Uttarakhand: State government takes control of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2024 10:54:05 PM IST

Due to non-compliance with the instructions of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Uttarakhand government on Saturday took over the property of Dehradun Integrated Arena Ltd, the firm authorised to operate the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket ... read..

National convention: BJP's resolution condemns barbaric incident of Sandeshkhali

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 10:54:03 PM IST

A political resolution was passed on the inaugural day of the BJP's national convention on Saturday, condemning the violent crackdowns on Opposition protests against alleged excesses on women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali. ... read..

"CM infamous for false guarantees; trying to mislead people": LoP Jairam Thakur on Himachal budget

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 9:53:41 PM IST

In his first response to the state budget presented by Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu on Saturday, the Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Saturday said the former and his party are 'infamous' for making 'false guarantees'. ... read..

"We have to cross 370 seats, BJP will score hat-trick under PM Modi...": Nadda urges party workers to work hard for Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 9:53:37 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Saturday urged party workers to strive hard in the Lok Sabha polls to take the party beyond the 370-seat mark and expressed confidence that the Modi government will return to power scoring a hat-trick and creat ... read..

"Actions and acts of accused can be termed seditious," says Delhi court while dismissing Sharjeel's bail plea

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 9:53:33 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Saturday dismissed the bail plea of Sharjeel Imam. The court said that the acts and actions of the accused can be termed as seditious as just after his speeches and activities, riots occurred in North East Delhi in 2020 causin ... read..

BSF recovers one packet of suspected heroin in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | February 17, 2024 9:53:31 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) recovered one packet of suspected heroin of gross weight, approximately 440 g, in Punjab's Amritsar district on Saturday, said officials. ... read..

"Our govt has done more for farmers...": Rajnath quotes numbers amid protest on Delhi borders

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 9:53:29 PM IST

As protesting farmers continued to mass and hold their ground on Delhi's borders on Saturday, amid attempts at a breakthrough in talks with the Centre, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi considered them as his fam ... read..

Senior IAS officers from Uttar Pradesh encourage Amity youth to contribute to developed India

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 8:54:02 PM IST

An Entrepreneur Orientation Programme was organized today at Amity university Noida Campus to encourage the youth of the University and familiarise them with the Prime Minister's National Vision of Contribution to a Developed India by 2047. ... read..

GBC@IV: Ayodhya to receive investment of over Rs 10155 crore

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 8:53:54 PM IST

Through the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) to be held from February 19-21, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to open avenues of employment for over 20,000 young individuals in Ayodhya. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Wildlife smuggler nabbed with 2 leopard skins in Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2024 8:53:53 PM IST

The special operation group (SOG) of Uttarakhand police, with the support of the forest department, arrested an alleged wildlife smuggler on Saturday and recovered two leopard skins from his possession in the district. ... read..

Congress veteran Kamal Nath reaches Delhi amid speculation of switching to BJP

New Delhi / Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 7:54:24 PM IST

The arrival of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath and his MP son Nakul Nath at Delhi airport on Saturday has fuelled speculation that the veteran Congress leader could switch sides to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

"You did not come, these were your deeds": Nadda takes dig at opposition leaders for not attending Ram temple event in Ayodhya

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 7:54:15 PM IST

Noting that some people used to ridicule the BJP over the over dates for the construction of the grand temple at Ayodhya, party chief JP Nadda on Saturday took a dig at opposition parties over not attending the Pran Prathistha at Ram Temple last month, sa ... read..

Ankit Saksena murder: DLSA files victim impact assessment report; court to hear arguments on sentence for convicts

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 7:54:13 PM IST

The Delhi Legal Service Authority (DLSA) on Saturday filed the Victim Impact Assessment Report required for the assessment of compensation to the family of Ankit Saksena who was killed in full public view in West Delhi in 2018. ... read..

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, UP CM Yogi takes stock of preparations for GBC@IV

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 7:54:10 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took stock of the preparations being made for the upcoming Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Saturday, given Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to the event, and deliv ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 9 killed, 3 critical in Virudhnagar firecracker factory explosion

Virudhnagar (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2024 7:54:04 PM IST

At least nine people have been killed and three are reported to be in critical condition after a massive explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Virudhnagar district on Saturday. ... read..

National Convention: PM Modi says 'Kamal Ka Phool' the party's candidate for LS polls

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 6:54:34 PM IST

Amid the BJP's ongoing National Convention in the national capital on Saturday, the party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde said national president JP Nadda delivered the opening address at the meeting while the key office-bearers also received cer ... read..

ISRO launches weather monitoring satellite INSAT-3DS

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 6:54:19 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday conducted a successful launch of its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS aboard spacecraft GSLV F14 at 5.35 pm from the Sriharikota spaceport. ... read..

"Baseless," says MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari on speculation of Kamal Nath switching to BJP

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 6:54:09 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday termed the speculation that former chief minister Kamal Nath could cross over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as "baseless." ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS Rajkot on February 25

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 6:54:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the AIIMS at Rajkot on Sunday next week. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Chief Electoral Officer conducts high-level meeting over law and order ahead of LS polls

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2024 6:54:06 PM IST

Chief Electoral Officer Dr BVRC Purushottam took a high-level meeting regarding law and order, deployment of police forces and central security forces Uttarakhand in view of the upcoming general elections. ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: Court to decide whether Sisodia's bail plea can be heard when his curative petition pending before Supreme court

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 5:55:04 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday reserved its order on the point whether it can hear Manish Sisodia's regular bail given his curative petition pending before the Supreme Court. ... read..

Mizoram: 90 bags of poppy seeds weighing 5400 kg seized in joint operation, 2 arrested

Aizawl (Mizoram) | February 17, 2024 5:55:02 PM IST

In a joint operation, the Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force of Champhai in Mizoram recovered and seized 90 bags of poppy seeds weighing 5400 kg at the Zokhawthar area in Champhai district and arrested two. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, 10 injured in Virudhnagar firecracker factory explosion

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2024 5:55:00 PM IST

At least 8 people were killed and 10 others injured after a massive explosion that took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Virudhnagar district on Saturday evening. ... read..

If BJP does not lose 2024 Lok Sabha polls, AAP will make India free from BJP in 2029": Kejriwal in Delhi assembly

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 5:54:58 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, saying that if the ruling party at the Centre does not face defeat in this year's general elections, then the Aam Aadmi Party "will make India free of BJP" rule in the ... read..

Fire breaks out in Market Yard shop in Pune, no casualties

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 5:54:56 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a shop in the Market Yard area of Pune on Saturday, fire officials said. ... read..

3 killed, 1 injured after car hits divider, collides with tempo on Pune-Nashik highway

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 4:55:07 PM IST

Three persons were killed while another was injured after a car jumped a road divider and later rammed into a tempo in Maharashtra's Pune on Saturday morning, police said. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin virtually inaugurates, lays foundation stone for various welfare projects in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2024 4:55:05 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various welfare projects in Chennai via video conferencing on Saturday. ... read..

404 kg of dry ganja seized in Telengana's Bhadradri Kothagudem, 8 held

Bhadradri Kothagudem (Telengana) | February 17, 2024 4:55:03 PM IST

Eight people were arrested for allegedly transporting 404 kilogrammes of dry Ganja from Odisha to Hyderabad in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Assam: Congress expels Golaghat district chief after his meeting with CM Himanta

Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2024 3:55:13 PM IST

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has expelled Golaghat District Congress Committee from his position following a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. ... read..

BJP leaders engage in two-day national convention at Bharat Mandapam, fostering confidence and enthusiasm

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 3:55:06 PM IST

Amid the ongoing two-day national convention at Bharat Mandapam, on Saturday, various leaders from the party have arrived reflecting an atmosphere of confidence and enthusiasm on the highly anticipated event. ... read..

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