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Telangana: Over 20 stray dogs found dead in Mahabubnagar, police launch probe

Mahabubnagar (Telengana) | February 17, 2024 3:54:53 PM IST

The Telangana Police on Saturday said a probe has been initiated into the incident in which over 20 stray dogs were found dead in a village in the State's Mahabubnagar district. ... read..

"He stood with the party, won't leave it", Congress' Digvijaya Singh plays down speculation of Kamal Nath switching to BJP

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 3:54:51 PM IST

Reports of former Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Kamal and his son Lok Sabha MP Nakul Nath flying down to Delhi on Saturday have once again resulted in speculation that the veteran Congress leader could switch sides to the BJP. ... read..

Assam's electorate rises to 2.43 cr from 2.18 cr in 2019

Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2024 3:54:45 PM IST

Assam's electorate has risen to 2.43 crore which is a jump of 11 per cent from 2.18 crore in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Marriage pandal collapses at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 25 rescued

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 3:54:43 PM IST

At least 25 people trapped under the collapsed marriage 'pandal' (temporary structure or tent) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium were rescued on Saturday, officials said. ... read..

Publicity campaign vehicle of Ajit Pawar's wife in Baramati amid speculations of her candidature against Supriya Sule

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 3:54:39 PM IST

Publicity campaign vehicles in Baramati showcased pictures of NCP Chief Ajit Pawar and his wife Sunetra, even as speculation continued on her being the candidate of the NCP (Ajit Pawar) for the constituency in the Lok Sabha. This constituency that was rep ... read..

"This is SFI and PFI Joint venture" : Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on protest against him

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 17, 2024 3:54:36 PM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan claimed on Saturday that all the protests that have been organised by student wing of the ruling CPI (M) against him are joint ventures of the Students Federation of India (SFI) and the Popular Front of India (PFI), a ba ... read..

Indian Coast Guard, Swedish marine engine maker discuss steps to strengthen 'Make in India'

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 6:54:32 PM IST

In the pursuit of advancing the Defence Sector through the 'Make in India' initiative, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) held deliberations with Swedish marine engine maker, Marine Jet Power (MJP). ... read..

ISRO unveils Young Scientist Programme 2024 for school students; Check details and application process

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 2:24:04 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to organise a special programme for school children called the "Young Scientist Programme" "YUva VIgyani KAryakram" (YUVIKA). ... read..

"Process of arbitration must be efficient in terms of cost, timeline" CJI Chandrachud at Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 2:24:01 PM IST

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday inaugurated a newly constructed arbitration centre in Allahabad High Court, he also launched a book 'Courts of Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at the inauguration the CJI said the Prayagraj arbitration centre ... read..

Supriya Sule calls it 'unfortunate, painful' after Ajit Pawar faction declared as 'real NCP'

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 2:23:55 PM IST

Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule (Sharad Pawar faction) called it 'unfortunate and painful' on Saturday after the Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is the real political party. ... read..

"Never happened before..." Sharad Pawar after losing NCP party name, symbol

Baramati (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 2:23:51 PM IST

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar said on Saturday the Election Commission's decision to recognise the group led by his nephew Ajit Pawar as the 'real' Nationalist Congress Party was "not in accordance with law" and he has approached the Supreme Court again ... read..

Ten wagons of goods train derail in Delhi

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 2:23:50 PM IST

Around ten wagons of a goods train derailed and overturned on the Patel Nagar-Dayabasti section in the Delhi area on Saturday morning, officials said. ... read..

15 commercial units, houses gutted in fire at Govandi chawl in Mumbai, none hurt

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 1:24:00 PM IST

Around 15 commercial units and some houses were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out in a chawl in Mumbai's Govandi in the early hours of Saturday. ... read..

Former BJD leader Pradeep Panigrahi signals potential shift, likely to join BJP

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | February 17, 2024 1:23:58 PM IST

Pradeep Panigrahi, the former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and MLA representing Gopalpur, hinted at the likelihood of joining the BJP. Panigrahi revealed that a meeting took place between him and BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) state President Manmohan Samal ... read..

ISRO set to launch weather monitoring satellite INSAT-3DS today; check launch time and mission objectives

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 1:23:57 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS aboard spacecraft GSLV F14 at 5.35 pm Saturday from the Sriharikota spaceport. It will study weather forecasts and natural disaster warnings. ... read..

BJP State Chief Sukanta Majumdar recovers from injuries, discharged from hospital after Sandeshkhali protest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 17, 2024 1:23:53 PM IST

The BJP State Chief for West Bengal, Sukanta Majumdar, was released from Apollo Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

Revival of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam: NIA chargesheets 14th accused working in Tamil film industry

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 1:23:49 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted one more accused who was working as a production executive in the Tamil film industry in the case related to the revival of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka and India, the agenc ... read..

PM Modi arrives at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam ahead of BJP's national convention

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 1:23:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Saturday to attend a two-day national convention of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates three-day 'Regional Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Exhibition 2024'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 1:23:40 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel inaugurated the three-day 'Regional Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Exhibition 2024' on Saturday. ... read..

Farmers' protest disrupts supply chain, vegetable prices in Delhi could see spike

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 1:23:38 PM IST

Vegetable prices in Delhi could be headed for a rise as farmers' protests disrupt supply chains, according to a trader at Ghazipur Mandi as the farmers' protests continued for the fifth day. ... read..

Kerala: Political parties protest in Wayanad as wild elephants claim another life

Wayanad (Kerala) | February 17, 2024 1:23:36 PM IST

Leaders of various political parties started a twelve-hour protest in Kerala's Wayanad on Saturday morning following the death of a 50-year-old man who was attacked by wild elephants. ... read..

Temporary structure near Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium collapses, 8 injured

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 1:23:34 PM IST

More than eight people sustained injuries after a structure installed near Gate number 2 of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital collapsed on Saturday, Delhi Police said. ... read..

"Bringing country together is true devotion": Rahul Gandhi at Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 1:23:31 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pressed on the strength of working together while addressing the party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday. ... read..

Wildlife attacks: Chief Minister directs to hold a high-level meeting in Kerala's Wayanad

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 17, 2024 1:23:22 PM IST

Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday directed officials to hold a high-level meeting to discuss the issues related to wildlife attacks in Wayanad. ... read..

Kerala: Wild elephant attacks Maoist group in Kannur

Kannur (Kerala) | February 17, 2024 12:24:09 PM IST

A wild elephant attacked a group of Maoists in Kannur on Friday; however, members of the group survived the attack and escaped. ... read..

BJP's Ramchander Rao demands Telangana government hands over Kaleshwaram project probe to CBI

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 17, 2024 12:24:07 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader N Ramchander Rao has demanded the state government to immediately hand over the Kaleshwaram project investigation to the CBI. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal appears before Delhi Court virtually, says 'unable to come physically due to budget session'

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 12:24:03 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appeared on Saturday via video conferencing before the Rouse Avenue Court following a complaint by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) over his alleged non-compliance of its summons. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh alleges Congress account freeze is Centre's 'politics of revenge'

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 12:24:01 PM IST

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday alleged that the move to freeze the bank accounts of Congress and Youth Congress was the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's "politics of revenge". ... read..

"There is 'Jungle-raj' in West Bengal ": BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain attacks TMC after Sandeshkhali incident

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 11:24:56 AM IST

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday attacked the Mamata-led TMC government in West Bengal after women in Sandeshkhali have been accusing fugitive TMC strongman Sheikh Shah Jahan and his henchmen of sexual abuse and other excesses and said that there is ... read..

Man kills wife, walks with her severed head in UP's Barabanki; arrested

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 11:24:51 AM IST

A man was arrested after he beheaded his wife and walked around on the streets with her severed head in one hand and a sickle in the other in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, police said on Saturday. ... read..

"I believe this Yatra will bring change in political scenario..." says UP Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 11:24:49 AM IST

In a statement today, Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey expressed confidence in the potential impact of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on the political scenario. ... read..

Assam: STF seizes 54.5 grams of heroin in Guwahati, 2 held

Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2024 11:24:47 AM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police arrested two drug peddlers along with drugs in Guwahati on Friday evening, officials said. ... read..

"We will get PM Modi's roadmap and vision..." UP BJP Chief ahead of National Convention at Bharat Mandapam

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 11:24:33 AM IST

As the BJP's two-day National Convention is set to begin at Bharat Mandapam, the party's Uttar Pradesh President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said that the party cadre will get Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadmap and vision ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Ele ... read..

BSF apprehends Pakistani national in Punjab's Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | February 17, 2024 11:24:31 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) caught a Pakistani national near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur, the BSF said on Saturday. ... read..

"Modi govt a curse for farmers": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 11:24:29 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and described the government as a 'curse' for the country's farmers. ... read..

BJP's national convention to discuss election strategy set to begin in Delhi today

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 11:24:27 AM IST

The two-day national convention of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aimed at deliberating on the strategy for the Lok Sabha elections, will commence on Saturday in Delhi. ... read..

"There are people in Congress who are upset": Madhya Pradesh BJP Chief VD Sharma's indirect dig at Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 10:24:36 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh BJP president VD Sharma took an indirect jibe at senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Curfew in Haldwani relaxed temporarily

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2024 10:24:33 AM IST

Authorities have temporarily relaxed curfew in Banbhoolpura of Haldwani City, which was imposed following violence, that broke out on February 8 after an "illegal structure" was demolished as part of an anti-encroachment drive. ... read..

IIT Guwahati formalises collaboration with Deori Tribe

Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2024 10:24:24 AM IST

Recognising the paramount importance of cultural preservation and socio-economic upliftment, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, is extending its support to marginalised communities and indigenous tribes in the state of Assam. ... read..

Haryana Police Sub-Inspector passes away while on duty at Shambhu Border

Shambhu Border, Ambala (Haryana) | February 17, 2024 10:24:18 AM IST

Hiralal, Sub-Inspector in Haryana Railway Police (GRP), who was posted at Shambhu border following the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march, passed away at the age of 52, Haryana police said on Saturday. ... read..

Jharkhand Congress MLAs 'unhappy' with new cabinet, say "new faces should have been given chance"

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 17, 2024 10:24:04 AM IST

As eight ministers took oath in the new Champai Soren cabinet in Jharkhand, some Congress MLAs have expressed discontent with the expansion that allegedly excluded new faces which was their demand. ... read..

UP Police constable recruitment exam begins today

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 10:24:02 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Police constable recruitment exam began on Saturday. ... read..

Karnataka: Six cars gutted in fire at showroom in Shivamogga

Shivamoga (Karnataka) | February 17, 2024 9:23:35 AM IST

Six four-wheelers were gutted in a massive fire that broke out at a car showroom in Karnataka's Shivamogga late on Friday night. ... read..

Baramati to witness NCP vs NCP in LS polls; Ajit Pawar hints to field candidate against Supriya Sule

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 8:23:38 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday sounded the election bugle against Baramati MP Supriya Sule and hinted at fielding a candidate against her cousin in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Exalogic case: "Glad that Court has intervened," says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 7:24:00 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar strained guns at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan after her company Exalogic approached the Karnataka High Court to prevent the SFIO investigation on Friday. ... read..

Indian Naval Warship reaches Chennai after rescuing hijacked Bulk Carrier MV Lila Norfolk

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 17, 2024 7:23:58 AM IST

Indian Naval Warship INS Chennai which rescued the hijacked Bulk Carrier MV Lila Norfolk on January 5, successfully reached Chennai, Tamil Nadu on Friday. ... read..

WePOWER SAR100 trainees, mid-career women professionals of India's power sector call on Union Minister RK Singh

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 6:23:59 AM IST

A group of 25 enthusiastic mid-career women professionals from the Indian power sector called on the Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh in the national capital. ... read..

Mumbai crime branch arrests 3 people for selling drugs, seizes two vehicles with ganja

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 6:23:57 AM IST

The Mumbai Crime Branch's Unit 5 arrested three individuals involved in transporting drugs from other states to Mumbai for distribution. ... read..

Jharkhand CM Soren allocates portfolio; keeps home, personnel, cabinet secretariat among other departments

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 17, 2024 6:23:55 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on Friday allotted portfolios to ministers, by keeping the departments like home and personnel for himself. ... read..

Jharkhand: Section 144 imposed in Ranchi's Nagri area after clash broke out between two groups over idol immersion

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 17, 2024 4:23:57 AM IST

The Ranchi Police on Friday imposed Section 144 as a precautionary measure in the Nagri area after a clash broke out between two groups during the procession of Goddess Saraswati idol statue immersion in Jharkhand's Ranchi, officials said. ... read..

Sandeshkhali violence: BSP chief Mayawati urges West Bengal govt to take action against culprits

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 4:23:53 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday urged the Mamata Banerjee government to take 'strict action against the culprits. ... read..

Allahabad has remained centre for knowledge for centuries: CJI Chandrachud

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 4:23:51 AM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said that Allahabad has remained a centre for knowledge and exchange of ideas for centuries. ... read..

Mumbai ATS arrests foreign national with drugs worth Rs 3.37 crore

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 17, 2024 4:23:49 AM IST

The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a foreign national in the Juhu area allegedly with MDMA (Methyl enedioxy methamphetamine) worth Rs 3.37 crore, an official said on Friday. ... read..

Bihar: Clash erupts between two groups in Bhagalpur over idol immersion; situation under control

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | February 17, 2024 4:23:48 AM IST

A clash erupted between two groups after stones were allegedly pelted at a procession en route to immerse the Goddess Saraswati statue in Bhagalpur's Lodipur on Friday, officials said. ... read..

Bihar: Clash breaks out between two communities in Darbhanga over idol immersion

Darbhanga (Bihar) | February 17, 2024 3:23:55 AM IST

A clash broke out between two communities after stones were pelted at a procession en route to immerse the Goddess Saraswati statue in the Bahera market in Darbhanga on Friday, officials said. ... read..

BJP has insulted people of Karnataka by boycotting budget: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 17, 2024 3:23:53 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that boycotting the budget by the BJP is an insult to the people of the state. ... read..

45 crore Jan Dhan accounts have accumulated Rs 2.1 lakh crore: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 3:23:49 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated the 2024 Annual Government and Institutional Business Meet of the Federal Bank and asserted that under the Jan Dhan scheme around 45 crore bank accounts have been opened. ... read..

North-East Delhi violence: Court acquits four accused of murder-rioting charges in three cases

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 2:23:35 AM IST

A Delhi court hearing North East Delhi riots cases acquitted four out of five men from murder-rioting charges in three cases related to the 2020 violence in the area. ... read..

BJP to set agenda for Lok Sabha elections in two-day national convention

New Delhi | February 17, 2024 2:23:33 AM IST

As part of its meticulously planned strategy to secure over 370 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has convened a two-day national convention in Bharat Mandapam for February 17-18, with over 11,000 delegates ... read..

Bihar govt to review functioning of departments held by former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | February 17, 2024 2:23:31 AM IST

The Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar on Friday ordered a probe to review the functioning of the departments under the state's former Deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and his close ministers in the previous JDU-RJD government. ... read..

Indian Navy, offshore support vessel extinguishes fishing boat fire in Andhra's Kakinada

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 2:23:29 AM IST

The Indian Naval Ship T 38 along with the offshore support vessel MV Erin successfully extinguished a fire onboard the fishing boat S Nookaraju near the Offshore Development Area (ODA) Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on Friday. ... read..

"Rule of law" is required for good governance: UP CM Yogi

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 17, 2024 2:23:25 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized on Friday that the rule of law is fundamental to good governance. ... read..

Police attach house of key accused Abdul Malik and his son in Haldwani violence case

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | February 17, 2024 2:23:24 AM IST

The houses of the father-son duo, Abdul Malik and Abdul Moeed were attached by the authorities in Haldwani on Friday who were wanted in the Banbhoolpura violence. ... read..

Assam Education Minister distributes 273 appointment letters in various departments

Guwahati (Assam) | February 17, 2024 2:23:18 AM IST

Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Friday ceremonially distributed 273 appointment letters to newly appointed Assistant Professors, Grade-III, and Grade-IV employees of various Provincialized/PDUAM/government model colleges of the state during a pr ... read..

UP people realised importance of law and order over past seven years: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 11:54:37 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, said that the citizens of the state have witnessed the importance of law and order over the past seven years. ... read..

NITI Aayog, AP govt foster dialogue on inland fisheries development at workshop in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 11:54:35 PM IST

NITI Aayog, in partnership with the government of Andhra Pradesh, successfully organised a two-day national workshop on "Harnessing the Potential of Fisheries in Inland States" in Visakhapatnam. ... read..

ED searches 3 locations in Mumbai and Lonavala linked to builder Lalit Tekchandani under PMLA

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:54:30 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out search operations at three locations in Mumbai and Lonavala linked to builder Lalit Tekchandani under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in the case of cheating of prospective ... read..

Farmers' protest: "Hope to find solutions soon," says Union Minister Arjun Munda

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:54:29 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing farmers' protest in Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Friday said that efforts to find a solution continue and the next round of talks with farmers will take place on Sunday. ... read..

"Will be back at Sandeshkhali": BJP delegation after visiting Bengal Governor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 11:54:27 PM IST

The BJP delegation, which met West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose after being stopped from visiting Sandeshkhali on Friday, said they will personally interact with the women protesters in the area after securing permission from the Supreme Court. ... read..

UP govt enforces stringent security measures to conduct Constable Civil Police Recruitment Exam

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 11:54:21 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented stringent security measures to conduct the UP Constable Civil Police Direct Recruitment Examination, scheduled to take place in two shifts on February 17 and 18 at 2,385 centres across all 75 districts of the s ... read..

Health experts, policymakers gather in national capital to combat tobacco menace

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:54:19 PM IST

As the country faces an alarming toll of over 1 million annual deaths attributed to tobacco use, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Atul Goel on Friday stressed the need for a concerted effort across various sectors to tackle the deep-rooted to ... read..

65 IPS officers transferred in major reshuffle in Rajasthan Police

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 16, 2024 11:54:17 PM IST

The Rajasthan Police Department underwent a major reshuffle on Friday as a total of 65 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers were transferred by the Bhajan Lal Sharma government. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh Governor Nazeer hoists 150-foot-tall national flag in Jaggaiahpet

Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 11:54:15 PM IST

Governor of Andhra Pradesh S Abdul Nazeer hoisted a 150-foot-high national flag at a programme held in Jaggaiahpet on Friday. ... read..

"A dream, vision of Rahul Gandhi": Congress after party brings resolution on caste census in Telangana assembly

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 16, 2024 11:54:10 PM IST

Hours after its government in Telangana brought a resolution in the Assembly on Friday to conduct a statewide caste census, Congress leader Deepa Dasmunshi said it marked the fulfilment of the dream and vision of Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

CBI arrests Regional Passport Officer in Jalandhar in bribery case, 20 lakh recovered

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:54:03 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended three officers of the Regional Passport Office in Jalandhar, including the Regional Passport Officer (RPO) in a bribery case related to the issuance of passports. ... read..

All 11 nominations for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh found valid

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 11:54:01 PM IST

All 11 nominations made for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh were found valid, a press release from the Joint Secretary and Assistant Returning Officer of the Vidhan Sabha read. ... read..

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over death of elderly passenger due to lack of wheelchair

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:54:00 PM IST

In the wake of a heartbreaking incident at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Air India finds itself under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of an 80-year-old passenger, Babu Patel, who collapsed and passed away after wa ... read..

Amid buzz of BJP switch, Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Malviya takes a dig at party

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 16, 2024 11:53:58 PM IST

Congress MLA and former Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya on Friday lamented the grand old party's 'plight' amid speculations of him joining the ruling BJP. ... read..

Odisha Cabinet approves financial support for self-help group members for uniforms

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 16, 2024 11:53:54 PM IST

Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved financial assistance for providing uniforms to all 70 lakh SHG (Self Help Group) members across the state. ... read..

J-K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha pays obeisance at Martand Surya Temple in Jammu's Paloura

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 16, 2024 11:53:50 PM IST

On the holy occasion of Surya Saptami, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Lord Shri Martand at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura, Jammu, on Friday. ... read..

Mahadev App case: ED arrests ninth accused sent to Zimbabwe to set up betting operations

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 10:54:36 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Nitish Diwan for his role in the operations of the Mahadev online betting case as a key member who was sent to Zimbabwe by the promotors to look for opportunities to set up betting operations there. ... read..

National Commission of Schedule Caste submits Annual Report to President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 10:54:35 PM IST

Vice-Chairman Arun Haldar submitted the Annual Report 2022-23 of the National Commission of Schedule Caste to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday, a press release from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment stated. ... read..

'Kerala United Against Rare Diseases' project will be crucial in rare disease treatment: CM Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 16, 2024 10:54:31 PM IST

'Kerala United Against Rare Diseases' or CARE project will be a crucial step for the state in the field of rare disease treatment, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday. ... read..

Delhi court extends interim bail of Supertech's RK Arora by 30 days on health grounds

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 10:54:29 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Friday extended the interim bail granted to Supertech's chairman and promoter, RK Arora, by 30 days on medical and health grounds. ... read..

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi HC grants three-month interim bail to Lava's MD Hariom Rai on health grounds

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 10:54:22 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted three months of interim bail to the Managing Director of Lava International, Hariom Rai on health grounds. Rai was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering ... read..

Delhi: Sonowal launches 'Sagar Aankalan' guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 10:54:17 PM IST

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal launched 'Sagar Aankalan' guidelines during the stakeholders meet for implementation of the MoUs signed earlier at the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023) on Frida ... read..

'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': DAC clears capital acquisition proposals to boost capabilities of Armed Forces, Coast Guard

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 10:54:15 PM IST

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded approval for 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoNs) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 84,560 crore. ... read..

ECI holds meet with representatives of political parties in Bhubaneswar ahead of Odisha polls

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 16, 2024 10:54:12 PM IST

The Election Commission on Friday held important discussions with representatives of political parties in Bhubaneswar on the first day of their visit to the poll-bound state. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee questions West Bengal Governor's "priorities" for visiting Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 9:54:15 PM IST

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee questioned West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's 'priorities' for visiting Sandeshkhali within 24 hours after the BJP asked him to but not find time to visit North Dinajpur's Chopra where four childre ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee questions Bengal Governor over Sandeshkhali visit, questions his 'priorities'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 9:54:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS Rewari in Haryana

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 16, 2024 9:54:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rewari, in the presence of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on Friday. ... read..

Jharkhand Governor Radhakrishnan urges Champai Soren govt to focus on law and order, education

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 16, 2024 9:54:05 PM IST

Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Friday urged the Champai Soren-led state government to pay attention to the law and order situation in the state. ... read..

Abhishek jabs Bengal Governor over Sandeshkhali visit, questions his 'priorities'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 9:53:56 PM IST

"NC leadership keen to tie up with BJP": BJP's Devender Singh Rana on Farooq Abdullah party's decision to go solo in LS polls

Jammu and Kashmir | February 16, 2024 9:53:54 PM IST

Reacting to National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah's party decision to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections alone, BJP leader Devender Singh Rana said that the National Conference leadership has been keen to tie up with the BJP. ... read..

Bihar: Three-day Nagi Bird Festival to begin in Jamui tomorrow

Jamui (Bihar) | February 16, 2024 8:54:19 PM IST

The Bihar Forest and Environment department will organise the three-day Nagi Bird Festival in Jamui from Saturday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh STF recovers four IEDs in Muzaffarnagar, arrests two persons

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 8:54:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force (STF) thwarted a possible terror attack and arrested two people with four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Muzaffarnagar on Friday. The accused, identified as Javed and Majeed, were arrested by UP police near Kali ... read..

Bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, collector orders preventive measures

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 8:54:13 PM IST

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district after several chickens died in two villages in the past few days. The samples of the dead chickens were sent to a laboratory in Bhopal, where the test results confirmed the presen ... read..

Law Commission submits report titled "Law on matrimonial issues relating to NRI, Overseas Citizens of India"

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 8:54:09 PM IST

The Law Commission of India has submitted its report titled "Law on Matrimonial Issues Relating to Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India" to the Government of India. ... read..

"Jhuton Ka Sardar Hai": Congress chief Kharge shreds PM Modi over his 'guarantees'

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 8:54:07 PM IST

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his poll promises, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the former is the chief of all liars as he failed to even fulfil what he had promised during his 2014 poll campaign. ... read..

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