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Indian dog belonging to BSF K9 unit creates history by winning first position at All India Police Duty Meet

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 8:54:01 PM IST

A Border Security Force dog belonging to the Indian dog breed Mudhol Hound, created history by winning first place in the All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM), where dogs from other breeds across the world also participated. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh govt signs MoU with e-learning platform edX to offer higher education courses to youth

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 8:53:59 PM IST

The Andhra Pradesh government and edX, an e-learning platform, signed an agreement in the presence of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at his camp office here on Friday for offering world-class higher education courses to the youth. ... read..

ED arrests two persons in land grabbing cases in Goa

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 8:53:57 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested two persons--Vikrant Shetty and Rajkumar Maithi--under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in connection with alleged land-grabbing cases in Goa. ... read..

I-T to follow normal course of action to recover 'tax dues' from Congress: Sources

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 7:54:56 PM IST

The Income Tax department will follow the normal course of action against tax recovery in the case of the Congress, sources said after party general secretary Ajay Maken alleged that the party's accounts have been frozen by the Income Tax department. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh government working in mission mode to provide employment to youth

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 7:54:52 PM IST

Ahead of the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC) for industrial projects valued at over Rs 10 lakh crores, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a special team on Friday. This team includes 12 retired officers from the Indian Administrat ... read..

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu takes part in Rajashyamala Yagam rituals

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 7:54:50 PM IST

Rajashyamala Yagam was conducted at TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's residence on Friday. ... read..

Gujarat: Three labourers die while digging pit for illegal mining

Surendranagar (Gujarat) | February 16, 2024 7:54:48 PM IST

Three migrant labourers engaged in illegal mining died of suspected asphyxiation in Devpara village of Surendranagar's Muli taluka on Thursday. ... read..

Indore NCB busts interstate drug smuggling network, seizes 628 kg Ganja, arrests 5 persons

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 6:55:07 PM IST

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Indore Zonal team has busted an interstate ganja smuggling network, arrested five persons and seized 628.420 kg of Ganja (Marijuana) from a truck, according to an official release. ... read..

ECI reviews preparedness for holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 16, 2024 6:55:00 PM IST

An Election Commission of India (ECI) team conducted a review of poll preparedness for simultaneous elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Odisha Assembly at Bhubaneswar. ... read..

J-K: Icy cold grips Srinagar as tourists enjoy Shikara rides on Dal Lake

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 16, 2024 6:54:55 PM IST

The cold in the national capital may be in its last legs but up north in Jammu and Kashmir, an icy chill prevailed on Friday morning and tourists were seen cruising on the pristine Dal Lake in Srinagar in fetching Shikaras. ... read..

Defence Acquisition Council clears capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 84,560 cr

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 6:54:51 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, an official statement said. ... read..

"Government wants youth to become contractual labourers": Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

Mohania (Bihar) | February 16, 2024 6:54:46 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday addressed the youth and hit out at the BJP-led central government saying that this government wants them to become contractual labourers. ... read..

"Doesn't have courage to impose President's Rule in Bengal: Adhir rips into BJP over Sandeshkhali protests

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 6:54:35 PM IST

On a day when the National Commission of Scheduled Castes (NCSC) called for the imposition of President's Rule in Bengal after visiting battleground Sandeshkhali, the Congress's state chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed on Friday that neither the BJP nor ... read..

SC directs inclusion of woman judicial officer in existing committee looking into safety, condition of women prisoners in WB

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 5:55:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the inclusion of a woman judicial officer in an existing committee looking into the safety and condition of women prisoners in each district in West Bengal. ... read..

Delhi: SpiceJet and Busy Bee submit bid for GoFirst

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 5:55:09 PM IST

SpiceJet's chairman Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Airways Private Limited jointly submitted a bid for GoFirst on Friday. ... read..

Centre notifies appointment of Justice NV Anjaria as Chief Justice of Karnataka HC

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 5:55:07 PM IST

The Central government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointment of Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. ... read..

CM Kejriwal moves motion of confidence in Delhi Assembly

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 5:54:52 PM IST

After alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to poach AAP MLAs and topple his government, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal moved a Motion of Confidence in the assembly on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi visits Thodar tribal village Muthanadu Mandu in Ooty

Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) | February 16, 2024 5:54:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday visited the Thodar tribal village of Muthanadu Mandu near Ooty in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district. ... read..

HP: LoP Jairam Thakur meets protesting job aspirants in Shimla, assures he will take up result delay issue in assembly

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 5:54:45 PM IST

Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jairam Thakur held a meeting with the protesting junior officer assistant (IT) candidates and assured them he would take up the issue regarding the exam results in the assembly on Friday afternoon. ... read..

Mumbai: 80-year-old collapses, dies as he walks to terminal due to lack of wheelchair assistance at airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 4:55:46 PM IST

An 80-year-old man collapsed and died of a heart attack at the Mumbai international airport while proceeding to clear immigration by foot allegedly due to a lack of wheelchair support, police said on Friday. ... read..

DCPCR funding matter: Delhi HC reprimands child panel for not taking due care while filing petition against LG

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 4:55:39 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday reprimanded the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) for filing a petition against LG based on a press release that was never issued by the LG's Office. ... read..

"Couldn't be more disgusting thing..." BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on West Bengal's Sandeshkhali incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 4:55:30 PM IST

Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty on Friday lashed out at the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government in connection with the Sandeshkhali incident and said political parties need to transcend their differences in ... read..

Congress brings resolution in Telangana assembly to conduct caste census in state

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 16, 2024 4:55:24 PM IST

The Congress government in Telangana has brought a resolution in assembly on Friday to conduct a Caste census in the state. ... read..

RS polls: BJP leader objects to Sonia's 'incomplete disclosure' of immovable assets

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 16, 2024 4:55:21 PM IST

BJP leader Yogendra Singh Tanwar, the agent of the party's Rajya Sabha candidate Chunnilal Garasiya, wrote to the Returning Officer, Election of Council of States (Rajya Sabha), objecting to what he claimed as an incomplete disclosure of immovable assets ... read..

SC directs grants bail to Trinamool leader Manik Bhattacharya's son in Bengal teacher recruitment irregularities case

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 3:54:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Souvik Bhattacharya, son of Trinamool Congress leader Manik Bhattacharya, in the alleged teacher recruitment irregularities case in West Bengal ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT), Sanjay Raut, says centre-resisting farmers protest "not right"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 3:54:19 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned the central government regarding its resistance against the ongoing farmers' protest on the Delhi borders. ... read..

"Ab Ki Baar 400 paar" for NDA: PM Modi in Haryana

Rewari (Haryana) | February 16, 2024 3:53:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reteirated the "400 pitch" during his address to a public event in Haryana's Rewari on Friday while seeking their blessings for his third term to make India the third largest economy in the world. ... read..

NewsClick case: HC seeks reply from Delhi Police on Prabir Purkayastha plea challenging UAPA FIR

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 3:53:45 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Delhi Police on a plea moved by NewsClick news portal founder, Prabir Purkayastha, seeking direction to quash FIR registered by the Special Cell of Delhi Police under various sections of Indian Penal Code an ... read..

Tear gas shelling, stone pelting continue at Shambhu border as farmers protest enters Day 4

Shambhu border, Ambala (Haryana) | February 16, 2024 3:53:43 PM IST

The security forces deployed at the Shambhu Border continued to hold resistance to the agitating farmers attempting to enter the national capital as the protests entered the fourth day on Friday. ... read..

Drugs worth Rs 130 cr seized in Mizoram in last 45 days: Assam Rifles

Aizawl (Mizoram) | February 16, 2024 3:53:39 PM IST

The Assam Rifles recovered and seized heroin and contraband drugs worth Rs 130 crore in Mizoram in last 45 days, officials said. ... read..

Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur accuses Akasa Air staff of "huge loss"; airline responds

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 3:53:31 PM IST

Asaka Air on Friday said that the airlines regretted the de-boarding experience of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and would investigate in detail the incident in which she alleged that staff attempted to create "huge loss" for her. ... read..

Haryana: PM Modi slams Congress over 'delay' in construction of Ram Mandir

Rewari (Haryana) | February 16, 2024 3:53:14 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the Congress for allegedly "delaying" the construction of the Ram Mandir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Congress people, who used to think Lord Ram was "imaginary", have also started chanting 'Jai Siya Ram'. ... read..

Bihar: Lalu Yadav says "doors remain open" for Nitish Kumar, even as son citicises the Bihar CM

Patna (Bihar) | February 16, 2024 2:55:36 PM IST

It's been a month since Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made an exit from the Grand Alliance and joined hands with the NDA, however, RJD still seems hopeful of Kumar again making a 'U-turn' as RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav said that "doors remain open ... read..

Delhi market fire: CM Kejriwal announces ex-gratia for kin of deceased, assures action against factory owner

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 2:55:05 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the victims of the Alipur market fire. ... read..

Chaos in Sandeshkhali as BJP delegation prevented from visiting alleged victims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 2:55:01 PM IST

The 6-member BJP delegation constituted by the party national president, JP Nadda, to visit Sandeshkhali was stopped by the police in West Bengal on Friday. ... read..

IIT-Delhi student from Maharashtra's Nashik found hanging in hostel room

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 2:54:58 PM IST

A 23-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, was allegedly found hanging in his hostel room, police said on Friday. ... read..

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal allows Congress to operate accounts with I-T Dept lien

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 2:54:49 PM IST

In an interim relief to the Congress party on Friday, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) allowed it to operate its frozen bank accounts with a lien of the Income Tax department. ... read..

AAP informs SC, party office didn't encroach judicial land

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 1:54:02 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party has informed the Supreme Court that it has not encroached on any land of the court, and the premises were officially allotted to the AAP by the Delhi Government for its State Unit Office in 2015. ... read..

Ahead of Haryana visit, PM Modi says Govt committed to State's infrastructure development

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 1:54:00 PM IST

Ahead of his visit to Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his government is committed to the development and expansion of infrastructure in Haryana. ... read..

Congress appeals to judiciary to 'save' multi-party system, calls for massive agitation

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 1:53:53 PM IST

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday appealed to the judiciary to 'save' the multi-party system in the country in a bid to 'protect India's democracy'. ... read..

Sharad Pawar seeks urgent hearing of plea against ECI order recognising Ajit Pawar-led faction as 'real' NCP

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 1:53:51 PM IST

Veteran leader Sharad Pawar of the NCP sought an urgent hearing before the Supreme Court of the plea against the order of the Election Commission of India (ECI) officially recognising the Ajit Pawar faction as the 'real' Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). ... read..

"Reservation to Maratha's will be as per terms of law," says CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 1:53:49 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stressed on Friday that reservation to Maratha's will be given according to the terms of the law after presenting the report in a cabinet meeting during the special assembly session called for February 20. ... read..

BJP MLAs hold protest at Vidhan Sabha over Karnataka budget for 2024

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 16, 2024 1:53:39 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs held a protest at Vidhan Sabha over the Karnataka budget 2024. BJP MLAs had earlier walked out of the state Assembly during the budget presentation. ... read..

Early hearing sought for PIL seeking transfer of investigation and trial outside West Bengal in Sandeshkhali sexual assault case

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 1:53:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday assured that it will consider listing for early hearing on public interest litigation seeking transfer of investigation and subsequent trial outside West Bengal in connection to the alleged sexual assault of women living in Wes ... read..

"Daataon ka Samman aur Annadaataon ka Apamaan": Jairam Ramesh's jibe at Centre

Sasaram (Bihar) | February 16, 2024 12:54:49 PM IST

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a dig at the central government regarding its resistance against the ongoing farmers' protest on the Delhi border. ... read..

Hyderabad archer hits bullseye, scores perfect 300 in IIT JEE Mains

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 16, 2024 12:54:45 PM IST

Hyderabad's archer, Sriyashas Mohan Kalluri, secured a 100 percentile in the JEE Mains by scoring 300 out of 300 in the exam. ... read..

Not "unconstitutional" Maharashtra assembly speaker on declaring Ajit Pawar faction as real NCP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 12:54:40 PM IST

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar backed his decision to declare the Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real NCP on Thursday by saying that no stand in the decision is "unconstitutional" or "arbitrary" ... read..

"We appointed a tired Chief Minister..." RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav attacks CM Nitish Kumar

Sasaram (Bihar) | February 16, 2024 12:54:36 PM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a fresh attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar while addressing the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and said that the CM does not want to listen to anyone. ... read..

Congress alleges party's accounts frozen, calls it 'freeze of democracy'

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 12:54:33 PM IST

Congress general secretary Ajay Maken alleged that the party's accounts have been frozen by the Income Tax department and called it the "freeze of democracy". ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Ratha Sapthami celebrated with grandeur at Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 12:54:29 PM IST

Celebrations of Ratha Saptami, a festival dedicated to Lord Surya commenced in a grand manner on Friday morning in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district. ... read..

"Congress is corrupt, India failed to thrive under its rule": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 12:54:21 PM IST

In a sharp attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India failed to deliver under the "corrupt" rule of the grand old party while asserting that the "country is moving forward with confidence." ... read..

West Bengal higher secondary exams begin today

Siliguri (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 11:55:24 AM IST

The West Bengal State Higher Secondary Exams for Class XII students got underway in the state on Friday. A total of 1.59 lakh students are set to undertake the examinations. ... read..

ADG reaches Haldwani violence site, reviews new police post, discusses roadmap for police station

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | February 16, 2024 11:55:15 AM IST

A week after violence broke out in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura following the demolition of an allegedly "illegal structure" as part of an anti-encroachment drive, Additional Director General (ADG), Administration, Amit Sinha reached the violence site and took ... read..

Delhi market fire: Factory owner booked for culpable homicide

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:55:12 AM IST

Delhi police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the owner of a paint factory in Delhi's Alipur where 11 people were killed in a fire incident on Thursday evening. ... read..

One dead in fire at four-storey building in Delhi's Shahdara

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:54:51 AM IST

One person died in a fire that broke out on the ground floor of a four-story building in Delhi's Shahdara, police said on Friday. ... read..

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of NLC's 300 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan today

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 10:54:40 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone for the 300 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan today, an official statement from the Ministry of Coal said. ... read..

"We appeal to PM again... not a question of Punjab or Haryana alone": Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

Shambhu Border, Ambala (Haryana) | February 16, 2024 10:54:26 AM IST

Amid a third round of talks with the central government ending in a stalemate, the General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Sarwan Singh Pandher on Friday urged an intervention on part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the f ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav joins Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Bihar's Sasaram

Sasaram (Bihar) | February 16, 2024 10:54:19 AM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav joined Rahul Gandhi in his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Friday in Bihar's Sasaram. The Yatra reaches it's final stage in Bihar and is scheduled to enter Uttar Pradesh later today. ... read..

J-K: Massive fire breaks out at MLA hostel in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 16, 2024 10:54:13 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at the MLA hostel in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra Backward Class Commission submits report on Maratha reservation; CM Shinde urges activist Manoj Jarange to end fast

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 10:54:08 AM IST

The Maharastra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday. ... read..

Odisha CM inaugurates Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Center in Bhubaneswar

Khordha (Bhubaneswar) | February 16, 2024 9:54:16 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute in Bhubaneswar yesterday. ... read..

Multiple rounds fired outside house in Delhi's Yamuna Vihar, none hurt

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 9:54:13 AM IST

Two unidentified youths fired several rounds outside a house in north-east Delhi's Yamuna Vihar late on Thursday night, police said. ... read..

West Bengal: ED raids in teacher recruitment scam in Kolkata

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

A team of the Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids on close associates of former West Bengal education minister and jailed ruling Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee in Kolkata, as per sources. ... read..

Delhi market fire: Search operation continues, 2 more feared trapped

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 9:54:09 AM IST

At least two more persons, supposedly labourers, are feared trapped in the paint godown that caught fire in Dayal Market in Delhi's Alipur area, the fire department officials said on Friday. ... read..

Fortunate across all generations to be a part of India's Amrit Kaal: Jagdeep Dhankar at Hindu College

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 9:54:04 AM IST

Interacting with students on the 125th foundation day of the Hindu College, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said that we are all fortunate across all generations to be a part of India's Amrit Kaal. ... read..

Andhra: Radhasaptami celebrations begin at Arasavalli Surya temple in Srikakulam

Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 9:54:02 AM IST

The Arasavalli Surya Temple in Srikakulam district, the sole sun temple in the country, witnessed a magnificent start to the Radhasaptami celebrations on Friday morning, marking the auspicious occasion of Surya Jayanthi. ... read..

Assam Rifles seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 4 crore in Cachar

Cachar (Assam) | February 16, 2024 9:54:00 AM IST

In a joint operation against drug peddlers in the state, Assam police and Assam Rifles recovered and seized 20,000 yaba tablets worth Rs 4 crore in Cachar district late Thursday night, officials said. ... read..

Rajasthan Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya likely to join BJP: Sources

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 16, 2024 8:53:29 AM IST

Congress MLA and former Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya is likely to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), delivering a major blow to the party in the state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to the sources. ... read..

Delhi: Death toll in Alipur market fire rises to 11, 4 including police constable injured

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 8:53:18 AM IST

The death toll in Dayal Market fire in Delhi's Alipur increased to 11 on Friday morning, officials said. ... read..

22-year-old found dead in Mumbai's Goregaon

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 8:53:16 AM IST

A 22-year-old girl died by suicide after by hanging herself from a fan at a high rise building in Mumbai's Goregaon on Thursday, said police. ... read..

Assam Rifles seize 434 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.736 crore in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | February 16, 2024 7:53:53 AM IST

Assam Rifles intercepted a significant drug haul in Tripura, seizing 434 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.736 crore, the officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Manipur: Mob attempts to storm SP office in Churachandpur, internet suspended

Imphal (Manipur) | February 16, 2024 7:53:51 AM IST

A mob of approximately 300-400 people attempted to storm the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Churachandpur, Manipur, on Thursday night, the police said. ... read..

Fed up over wife's Instagram reels 'addiction', Karnataka man dies by suicide

Chamarajanagar (Karnataka) | February 16, 2024 7:53:49 AM IST

A man in Karnataka died by suicide as he was allegedly dejected by his wife's addiction to making Instagram reels, the police said on Thursday. ... read..

Terrorist associate along with arms, ammunition arrested in JK's Kupwara; booked under UAPA: Police

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 16, 2024 6:55:19 AM IST

A terrorist associate has been arrested along with arms and ammunition in the Lalpora area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav to attend Rahul Gandhi's Yatra in Kaimur today

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 6:55:13 AM IST

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav will share the stage with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting in Kaimur district on Friday as part of his ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. ... read..

"Last 10 yrs are proof of corporates appeasements": Asaduddin Owaisi hails SC verdict on electoral bonds

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 6:55:11 AM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi, the President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has hailed the Supreme Court's decision striking down the electoral bonds scheme, terming it "unconstitutional" saying that the verdict by the apex court reveals 'what ... read..

"We are not from Pakistan": Farmer leaders express concern over forces' actions against protestors

Chandigarh | February 16, 2024 5:54:26 AM IST

The farmers' leaders, who held talks with the union ministers for more than five hours on Thursday night, have expressed their concerns over actions by the forces on the agitating cultivators and said that they do not seek 'confrontation but a peaceful so ... read..

NITI Aayog member VK Paul inaugurates National Workshop on Mental Health

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 5:54:25 AM IST

In a significant stride towards bolstering mental health infrastructure in India, Dr VK Paul, Member (Health) of NITI Aayog, inaugurated a pivotal two-day National Workshop on Mental Health on Thursday, which aims to bring together senior officers from al ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Preparation in full swing for Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 4:54:34 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming three-day Ground Breaking ceremony scheduled to take place in Lucknow, starting from February 19, extensive preparations are underway to ensure the comfort and convenience of the guests. ... read..

One member of Sonu Dariyapur gang arrested in Delhi

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 4:54:28 AM IST

The Delhi Police has arrested one of the most wanted criminals in the national capital, who is an associate of the notorious Sonu Dariyapur gang, the officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Farmers protest: Punjab appeals Centre to direct Haryana govt to maintain peace in border areas

Chandigarh | February 16, 2024 3:52:50 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that he has requested the Centre to direct the Haryana government to 'maintain peace' in border areas in view of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. ... read..

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena to hold two-day convention in Kolhapur from today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 3:52:48 AM IST

The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold a two-day convention in Kolhapur on February 16 and 17 to prepare for the elections for the upcoming Lok Sabha and state Assembly. ... read..

Traders to continue their business operations amidst Bharat Bandh called by farmers

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 2:54:24 AM IST

Amid farmer unions call for a Bharat Bandh protest today (February 16), traders are poised to continue their business operations uninterrupted, reaffirming their "commitment to serving communities and maintaining economic stability." ... read..

UP: CM Yogi to hold meeting with industrialists over social responsibilities of corporates during GBC 4.0

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 2:54:22 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hold a meeting with the heads of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during the upcoming Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0 and will encourage them to fulfil their responsibilities towards society. ... read..

"Must re-connect with forest tradition": Uttar Pradesh CM

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 2:54:20 AM IST

Asserting that the forest-dwelling communities give the message of treating the earth with reverence to the world, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday emphasised connecting with the forest tradition. ... read..

Farmers protest: No breakthrough in talks with Centre; next meet on Sunday

Chandigarh | February 16, 2024 2:54:18 AM IST

As the third meeting between Union Ministers and the farmer leaders ended in a stalemate, with no common ground in sight, the next round of the talks will take place on Sunday. ... read..

"There is more scope to work at national level": Ashok Chavan after getting nominated for Rajya Sabha

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 2:54:15 AM IST

Reacting to his Rajya Sabha candidature, Ashok Chavan, who recently joined the BJP, ditching the Congress, said that by becoming a member of the upper house of Parliament, he will get much wider scope to work at the national level. ... read..

We will take all actions that have to be taken: West Bengal Police on BJP leaders being detained en route to Sandeshkhali

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 1:53:51 AM IST

Amid a political storm over BJP's sexual harassment allegations in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, DIG Barasat Sumit Kumar said that all necessary actions will be taken to ensure the safety of the area. ... read..

Yogi govt aims to eradicate filariasis in Uttar Pradesh by 2026

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 1:53:49 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government, as part of its mission to eradicate filariasis from the state, has initiated a door-to-door administration of anti-filarial medications across several districts. ... read..

Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal BJP chief shifted from ICU to daycare building of private hospital in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 1:53:43 AM IST

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar was shifted from the ICU to a room in the daycare building of Apollo Hospital Salt Lake Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

Parliament Committee of Privileges directs West Bengal top officials to appear before them on Feb 19 over Sukanta Majumdar's complaint

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 1:53:42 AM IST

The Parliament Committee of Privileges on Thursday directed the top police officials of West Bengal to appear before them over a complaint from the state BJP chief and MP Sukanta Majumdar on February 19. ... read..

"All candidates of Mahayuti will be victorious": Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Rajya Sabha elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 1:53:40 AM IST

After fielding former Congress leader as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections, Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that all the candidates of the Mahayuti (Grand Alliance) will be victorious. ... read..

Nikhil Joshi appointed managing director of Boeing Defense India

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 12:24:40 AM IST

Boeing, the US-based aerospace company, has announced the appointment of Nikhil Joshi as managing director of Boeing Defense India (BDI), in a move to strengthen the company's operations and accelerate its growth strategy for India. ... read..

Advocate moves SC seeking transfer of Sandeshkhali probe outside West Bengal

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 12:24:39 AM IST

An advocate moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of investigation and subsequent trial outside West Bengal in connection with the alleged sexual assault on women in Sandeshkhali. ... read..

Prime Minister Modi to dedicate 300 MW Nokhra Solar Project of NTPC Green Energy Ltd to nation

New Delhi | February 16, 2024 12:24:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the 300 MW Nokhra Solar Project of NTPC Green Energy Limited, through video-conferencing, on February 16, 2024, the Ministry of Power said. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha launches Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana for 4.15 lakh families

Agartala (Tripura) | February 16, 2024 12:24:35 AM IST

In a landmark step towards the health guarantee of everyone, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha launched the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (CM-JAY) on Thursday, a health insurance scheme that will provide coverage of Rs 5 lakh to 4.15 lakh families i ... read..

Maharashtra: CM Shinde holds meeting with London Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 16, 2024 12:24:31 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde held a meeting with London Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli to discuss the possibility of collaboration between the state government and London administration over some development issues. ... read..

"Rashtra Mandir": Goa CM Pramod Sawant after visiting Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 12:24:26 AM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday paid a visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying the majestic shrine was a 'Rashtra Mandir' (national temple). ... read..

Money laundering case: PMLA court sends former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to judicial custody

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 16, 2024 12:24:19 AM IST

Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren was remanded to judicial custody by a special PMLA court here on Thursday in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. ... read..

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