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Ashok Chavan likely to join BJP after quitting Congress

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 13, 2024 10:24:15 AM IST

In a major setback for the Congress party ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning from the grand old party, according to his office. ... read..

"Haldwani violence is not communal": Uttarakhand DGP, assures, "action will not be taken against innocent people"

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 13, 2024 10:24:13 AM IST

Uttarakhand Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar stressed that the recent "violent" clashes that broke out in Banbhoolpura town of Haldwani area following the demolition of an "illegal structure as part of an anti-encroachment drive on Thursday "were ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy release 18 fishermen arrested from Rameswaram

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 13, 2024 10:24:07 AM IST

The Sri Lankan Navy released the 18 fishermen arrested from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram for allegedly crossing the border. ... read..

Mumbai: Police thwart weapons smuggling attempt, two arrested

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 13, 2024 9:23:40 AM IST

Mumbai's Trombay Police foiled a weapons smuggling attempt, arrested two suspects and confiscated eight country-made pistols and 15 live cartridges from their possession, an official said. ... read..

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest: Security ramped up at borders

New Delhi | February 13, 2024 9:23:27 AM IST

Massive security arrangements have been put in place on the borders of the national capital in view of the 'Delhi Chalo' protest by farmers on Tuesday. ... read..

Jammu Police charge-sheets two Pakistan-trained terrorists

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 13, 2024 7:53:22 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a chargesheet against two terrorists, who were booked in a case here on their return from Pakistan via Nepal over 13 years ago, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Odisha govt to give interest-free loans to youth

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | February 13, 2024 7:53:20 AM IST

The Odisha government on Monday decided to provide interest-free loans up to Rs 1 lakh to youths of the state, officials said. ... read..

"Is BJP's self-confidence so low...?": Uddhav guns for BJP as Ashok Chavan quits Congress

Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Maharashtra) | February 13, 2024 6:53:03 AM IST

Taking a swipe at the BJP-led NDA government in the state after former chief minister and Congress leader Ashok Chavan resigned from the party, Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday questioned whether the ruling party was suffering from 'low self ... read..

Bengal Safari Park of Siliguri welcomes pair of lions from Tripura; gets other 8 new members

Siliguri (West Bengal) | February 13, 2024 6:52:53 AM IST

A pair of seven-year-old male and five-year-old female lions were brought to the Bengal Safari Park on Monday from Sepahijala Zoological Park in Tripura. ... read..

Tripura govt allows Roman script for Kokborok exams; rail-road blockade called off

Agartala (Tripura) | February 13, 2024 5:54:17 AM IST

The Tripura government has allowed the students to write Kokborok language board exam paper in the upcoming class 10 and class 12 exams in both Bengali and Roman scripts, a state minister said on Monday. ... read..

Haldwani violence: Key accused served notice for recovery of Rs 2.44 cr for damage to properties

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 13, 2024 4:54:20 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation here on Monday issued a recovery notice of Rs 2.44 crore against Abdul Malik, a key accused in the violence at Haldwani, asking him to deposit the money to cover damage caused to government property during the clash. ... read..

"Govt wants to reach solution through talks": Arjun Munda after meeting with farmer leaders ends in stalemate

Chandigarh | February 13, 2024 3:53:02 AM IST

After the meeting between the farmer union leaders and the government ended in a stalemate with no common ground in sight, Union Minister Arjun Munda on Monday said he remains hopeful of a breakthrough, adding that the Centre wants to arrive at a resoluti ... read..

JKCA 'money laundering' case: ED issues fresh summons to Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi | February 13, 2024 3:53:01 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday issued fresh summons to National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah for questioning in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association money laundering case, sources said. ... read..

Swami Dayanand Saraswati worked for removal of superstitions, inspired mankind: President Murmu in tribute to social reformer

Morbi (Gujarat) | February 13, 2024 2:54:04 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid glowing tributes to religious preacher and social reformer Swami Dayanand Saraswati, saying that founder of Arya Samaj had taken initiatives to eradicate superstitions and evil practices prevalent in Indian society ... read..

Housing 'scam': ED seizes assets worth Rs 30cr during raids on builder's properties

New Delhi | February 13, 2024 1:54:17 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday said it seized cash and froze bank balances and fixed deposits of a total worth of Rs 30 crore in raids at 22 locations linked to builder Lalit Tekchandani and his other associates in a money laundering case. ... read..

BJD nominates Debasish Samantaray, Subhasish Khuntia as candidates for RS polls

New Delhi | February 13, 2024 1:54:16 AM IST

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday announced the nominations of two candidates for election to the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

AAP to hold meeting to decide candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Goa, Haryana, Gujarat

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 11:54:59 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party's will hold its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting on Tuesday at 11:30 am in the national capital, at the residence of AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, said AAP in a statement. ... read..

"Will initiate probe...," Nitish Kumar alleges RJD of indulging in corruption

Patna (Bihar) | February 12, 2024 11:54:57 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday took a swipe at his former Mahagathbandhan ally Rashtriya Janata Dal and alleged that the RJD indulged in "corrupt practices" during the party's rule in the state adding that the Bihar government will initiate a ... read..

Kharge-Sonia holds meeting with senior leaders on Lok Sabha Poll Preparations and seat sharing in INDIA bloc

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 11:54:51 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi held a meeting with members of the party's National Alliance Committee and officeholders of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to discuss the preparations ... read..

LoP Jai Ram Thakur criticises "deteriorating condition" of Himachal Pradesh under Cong govt

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 11:54:49 PM IST

Former Himachal Chief Minister and leader of the opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday slammed the "deteriorating condition" of the state under the Congress government. ... read..

Mohan Bhagwat stresses on enduring relevance of Mahavir's teachings

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 11:54:44 PM IST

A Kalyanak Mahotsav was held at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Monday, commemorating the 2550th Nirvana year of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami. ... read..

BSF Meghalaya foils smuggling attempts at Indo-Bangladesh border

West Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) | February 12, 2024 11:54:40 PM IST

Border Security Force troops in Meghalaya foiled attempts to smuggle sugar and cattle across the international border of Meghalaya on Monday. ... read..

Flexibility of mediation far wider than normal legal process, Judges should be tainted in it: Former SC Judge Kaul

Goa | February 12, 2024 11:54:37 PM IST

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice SK Kaul emphasized the broader flexibility of mediation compared to the traditional legal process, stating that judges should undergo training in mediation. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: 52 students hospitalised due to food-poisoning in Ambedkar Konaseema

Ambedkar Konaseema (Andhra Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 11:54:33 PM IST

As many as 52 students from the Dr. BR Ambedkar Gurukulam school based in Andhra Pradesh's Ambedkar Konaseema district were hospitalised due to food poisoning on Monday, an official said. ... read..

"Not a temple of stone, but of devotion, conscious sacrifice": Sadhguru on his visit to Ayodhya's Ram Lalla temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 10:55:07 PM IST

After his visit to the grand Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said that it is not a temple of stone but of devotion and conscious sacrifice. ... read..

Odisha: Man arrested for illegal poaching of wild animals in Kandhamal

Kandhamal (Odisha) | February 12, 2024 10:55:01 PM IST

In a joint operation by a team of Special Task Force (STF), Kandhamal forest officials and police in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, a man was arrested for illegal poaching of wild animals, said an official statement by the police on Monday. ... read..

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal joins PM Modi at Rozgar Mela in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2024 10:54:56 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rozgar Mela held at the Frontier HQ near Azara in Guwahati on Monday. ... read..

"A dirty political game by BJP...": Prithviraj Chavan after former Maharashtra CM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2024 10:54:54 PM IST

After former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan resigned from the Congress party's primary membership, party leader Prithviraj Chavan claimed that it is a 'dirty political' game by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena: SC defers Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Maha Speaker's decision

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 10:54:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing of a petition by the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena challenging the order of Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar on the dismissal of disqualification pleas against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction ... read..

IIT Guwahati partners with Assam Government to boost scientific talent at school level

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2024 10:54:50 PM IST

IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with the state government, is actively promoting scientific talent at the school level in Assam. ... read..

MP govt to begin air connectivity to major religious places soon, says CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 10:54:49 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the state government has decided to begin air connectivity at major religious places in the state very soon. ... read..

40 checkposts, 11 paramilitary companies deployed in Sirsa as preemptive measures, amid farmers' march towards Delhi

Sirsa (Haryana) | February 12, 2024 10:54:47 PM IST

As thousands of farmers plan to march towards the national capital during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest on February 13, Haryana police have taken preemptive measures, raising several checkposts strategically, deploying 11 paramilitary companies and imposing ... read..

One Nation, One Election committee holds meeting with state Election Commissioners

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 10:54:38 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind, Chairman of the High Level Committee (HLC) on the One Nation One Election, and its members N K Singh and Sanjay Kothari continued their interactions with State Election Commissioners (SEC) on Monday to seek their views on holding simultan ... read..

Wales keen to engage with Karnataka in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive sector

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 12, 2024 10:54:36 PM IST

In a bid to increase its industry presence in Karnataka, Wales has expressed to engage in semiconductor, aerospace and automotive sectors among others. ... read..

Haldwani Violence: Internet services restored, situation under control, says Uttrakhand DGP

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 12, 2024 10:54:31 PM IST

Following the violence that erupted in Uttarakhand's Haldwani during an enti-encroachment drive last week, state Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar said on Monday that the situation is under control and that internet services have also been restored ... read..

Congress top brass holds meeting over seat-sharing with INDIA bloc allies

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 10:54:27 PM IST

Telangana Legislative Assembly passes resolution not to handover Irrigation projects to KRMB

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 12, 2024 10:54:23 PM IST

The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution that the Government of Telangana shall not handover control of common projects to Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) unless the conditions put forth by the state have been fulfilled. ... read..

Union Minister Anurag Thakur leads 'Gaon Chalo Campaign' in Una, highlights BJP's achievements, plans

Una (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 10:54:20 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur participated in a 'Gaon Chalo campaign' in Himachal Pradesh's Una district on Monday. ... read..

Delhi: School education dept secretary chairs review meeting of PARAKH assessment body

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 10:54:14 PM IST

Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, chaired a review meeting on PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) with the stakeholders, said an official statement. ... read..

UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam admit cards available for downloading from tomorrow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 10:54:10 PM IST

In a significant update for aspiring candidates, the UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam admit card will be available for download from February 13 on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). ... read..

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea challenging recommendation by Lyngdoh Committee

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 9:53:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and others to file their response to a plea challenging a recommendation by the Lyngdoh Committee that limits the number of times a candidate can contest Student Union elections for certain posts. ... read..

Rajya Chayan Aayog to implement corruption-free selection process: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 9:53:16 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that the newly constituted Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) would implement stringent measures to ensure transparency in its functioning and conducting of recruitment examina ... read..

Telangana govt raises upper age limit for direct recruitment jobs by two years

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 12, 2024 9:53:14 PM IST

The Telangana government has increased the upper age limit of direct recruitment jobs for the ensuing recruitments by two years, from 44 years to 46 years. Telangana Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari issued the order on Monday. ... read..

Assam announces incentive plan for girl students to eliminate under age marriage

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2024 9:53:12 PM IST

The Assam government in its Budget for 2024-25 presented on Monday proposed to support ten lakh girl students with financial grant as admission incentive to help continue their education to higher secondary, graduation and post-graduation studies. ... read..

Siliguri's Bengal Safari Park gets 10 new inmates

Siliguri (West Bengal) | February 12, 2024 9:52:58 PM IST

In addition to the Bengal Safari Park in Siliguri, a pair of lions, a seven-year-old male, and a five-year-old female, have become the latest residents as part of an animal exchange program with the Sepahi Jala Geological Park in Tripura. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns arrest of Hubballi farmers in Madhya Pradesh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 12, 2024 9:52:42 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday condemned the arrest of state farmers in Madhya Pradesh who were heading to the national capital to protest against the central government. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM enquires about Vidya Stokes' health

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 9:52:38 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla on Monday to inquire about the well-being of former Minister and senior Congress leader Vidya Stokes, who is recuperating from an illness. ... read..

Assam Finance Minister Neog presents Rs 2.9 lakh crore state budget

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2024 8:54:48 PM IST

Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented the annual state budget for the financial year 2024-25 worth Rs 2.9 lakh crore in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday. ... read..

Over 99 pc of last year's sugarcane price has been paid: CM Yogi

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 8:54:45 PM IST

Inaugurating the 'Gram Parikrama Yatra' from Shuktirth Bangar on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath engaged with beneficiaries of various government schemes, highlighting that over 99 per cent of last year's sugarcane price has been paid ... read..

Rajnath Singh unveils Gen Bipin Rawat's statue, calls him a role model

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 12, 2024 8:54:39 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday unveiled a statue of the country's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat at a school in Dehradun, describing him as a person who brought significant reform in the history of the Indian Army. ... read..

Working to make robust legislation for polygamy and UCC: Assam CM

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2024 8:54:37 PM IST

The Assam government is working to make robust legislation for polygamy and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. ... read..

"Our expert committee will see aligning of UCC and Polygamy ban bill," Assam CM

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2024 8:54:33 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government is working on aligning the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Polygamy Ban Bill, adding that the last cabinet meeting has also suggested this. ... read..

CPI(M) slams UDF leader Premachandran for having lunch with PM Modi; Congress says "nothing wrong with it"

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 12, 2024 8:54:31 PM IST

Days after UDF MP NK Premachandran had lunch with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House canteen, the ruling CPI(M) criticised the leader while Congress and the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) came in support and made it clear that there ... read..

"No big planning behind joining NDA": RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 8:54:30 PM IST

Ahead of joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary said that there was no planning behind his decision, and it was taken after consulting all MLAs and workers from his party. ... read..

Telangana assembly passes bill banning hookah parlours

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 12, 2024 8:54:28 PM IST

The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a Bill banning hookah parlours across the state. ... read..

Zoological Society of London, Aaranyak facilitate Nepal team's exposure trip to Kaziranga, Manas landscapes

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2024 8:54:22 PM IST

A team of protected area managers and community leaders from Nepal visited Kaziranga and Manas Landscape in Assam from February 4 to 9 as part of an exposure trip to experience best practices related to the protected area management (species and habitat), ... read..

"Several big faces will join BJP in one week": BJP's Tarun Chugh as Shehnaz Ganai joins party

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 8:54:18 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said that Shehnaz Ganai, former Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MLC, is a big personality from Jammu and Kashmir who recently joined the BJP, adding that several such leaders will ... read..

Chat between Hemant Soren, Binod Singh on proposed structures over immovable properties has surfaced: ED

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 8:54:13 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the court on Monday that during their investigation, a chat surfaced between Hemant Soren and his associate Binod Singh containing information regarding proposed structures over immovable properties that need to b ... read..

"Opposition had said 'khela hoga' but...": says JDU MLA Leshi Singh

Patna (Bihar) | February 12, 2024 7:55:15 PM IST

After the NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar won the Bihar floor test, JD-U MLA Leshi Singh took a jibe at opposition leaders by reminding them of their "khela hoga" slogans and said that the opposition did not have the numbers. ... read..

World Radio Day: Smriti Irani's show 'Nai Soch Nai Kahani' hosts President Murmu in final episode

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 7:55:05 PM IST

In celebration of World Radio Day, President Droupadi Murmu will share her life journey with Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on a special radio show airing on February 13. ... read..

"Felt an indescribable calm after offering prayers to Ram Lalla": Arvind Kejriwal post-Ayodhya temple visit

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 7:55:01 PM IST

Following his visit to the historic Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he felt an 'indescribable' calm after offering prayers to the Lord. ... read..

Sammelan being organised to celebrate 20 years of community radio

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 7:54:56 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organising a regional Community Radio Sammelan (South) on February 13 and 14 at Anna University, Chennai to celebrate 20 years of community radio in India. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Body of person missing in Kinnaur accident recovered

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 7:54:53 PM IST

The body of the person who had been missing after a car fell into the Satluj river near Kashang Nallah in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur on February 4 was recovered on Monday, said Himachal Pradesh police. ... read..

AIIMS Delhi moves to cashless system with introduction of digital patient care card service

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 7:54:51 PM IST

Aiming to transition all payments to digital mode and enhance patient convenience, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, launched the AIIMS-SBI digital patient care card service on Monday. ... read..

Delhi Excise Policy case: Court grants interim bail to Manish Sisodia to attend niece's wedding

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 7:54:44 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday granted a two-day interim bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia to attend his niece's wedding at Lucknow that is scheduled to take place on February 14. ... read..

Kerala conspiracy case: NIA arrests absconding PFI master trainer from Kannur

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 7:54:42 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested an absconding master trainer of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) from his house in Kerala's Kannur district. The accused, identified as Jafar Bheemantavida, was on the run in the PFI Kerala ... read..

Tripura CM attends inaugural ceremony of Art and Craft exhibition by Tripura Police

Agartala (Tripura) | February 12, 2024 7:54:40 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the inaugural ceremony of the Art and Craft Exhibition organised by Tripura Police to commemorate its 150 years. ... read..

"No room for miscreants in Uttarakhand": CM Dhami amid Haldwani violence

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 12, 2024 6:54:52 PM IST

Following the violence that erupted in Uttarakhand's Haldwani during a demolition drive last week, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that there is no room for 'miscreants' in the state. ... read..

UP: PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham, CM Yogi oversees preparations

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 6:54:45 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a one-day visit to Sambhal on Monday to oversee preparations for the upcoming foundation stone-laying ceremony of Shri Kalki Dham. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham at Ainchod ... read..

Money laundering case: Special PMLA court extends ED custody of Hemant Soren for three days

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 12, 2024 6:54:43 PM IST

The Special PMLA (The Prevention of Money Laundering Act) Court on Monday extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by three days in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. ... read..

AIIMS Delhi, University of Liverpool collaborate for research on head and neck cancer

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 6:54:40 PM IST

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday presided over the signing of a Collaboration Agreement between University of Liverpool and AIIMS New Delhi for "AIIMS Liverpool Collaborative Centre for Translational Research in Head and Neck Cancer - ... read..

Stones pelted at Ayodhya-bound Aastha Special train in Maharashtra, none hurt

Nandurbar (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2024 6:54:38 PM IST

The Ayodhya-bound Aastha special train that had left from Gujarat's Surat was pelted with stones near Maharashtra's Nandurbar late on Sunday night. ... read..

Give up dictatorial modes against farmer's protest: Samyukta Kisan Morcha

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 6:54:36 PM IST

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has expressed its strong discontent and anger against the dictatorial manner in which the PM Modi government is handling the democratic mode of protests of the farmers by erecting iron nails, barbed wires, and concrete barr ... read..

"Mamata known for genocide of Hindus": Smriti Irani over Sandeshkhali issue

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 6:54:31 PM IST

In a no-holds-barred attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Sandeshkhali issue, Union Minister Smriti Irani alleged on Monday that the TMC chief is known for the 'genocide' of Hindus. ... read..

Mansukh Mandaviya delivers keynote address at 5th foundation day of National Cancer Institute, AIIMS Jhajjar

Jhajjar (Haryana) | February 12, 2024 6:54:22 PM IST

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya virtually addressed the 5th Foundation Day celebration of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of AIIMS Jhajjar in the presence of Christina Scott, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Indi ... read..

SC adjourns hearing of ED's plea seeking transfer of investigation into bribery allegations against ED officer

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 6:54:18 PM IST

Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on an Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking the transfer of investigation into bribery allegations against an ED officer from Tamil Nadu's DVAC to the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea against Truecaller

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 6:54:16 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation against Truecaller International LLP alleging breach of user privacy through illegal data sharing. The plea also stated that personal information of people is collected and s ... read..

"Govt chose to ignore advice of Governor": TN Raj Bhavan over address refusal in Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2024 6:54:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, in a release said that the government chose to ignore the advice of the Governor that led to the latter's refusal to read the customary address in the state assembly on Monday. ... read..

Governor Gehlot outlines principles of 'Karnataka Model' at Assembly joint session

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 12, 2024 6:54:07 PM IST

Highlighting Karnataka's economic prowess and commitment to reducing inequality, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot outlined the principles of the 'Karnataka Model', which prioritizes sustainable development and social harmony, at the Joint Session of the Karna ... read..

New sports policy in the pipeline in Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 5:54:19 PM IST

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has revealed plans for a new comprehensive sports policy aimed at nurturing talent and providing enhanced support to the in the State. ... read..

Nitish Kumar wins floor test with support from 129 MLAs; opposition walks out

Patna (Bihar) | February 12, 2024 5:54:06 PM IST

The NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday won the Bihar floor test after it secured the support of 129 MLAs who voted in favour of the NDA alliance. ... read..

Wanted criminal nabbed after encounter with police in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 5:53:55 PM IST

The Delhi Police Crime Branch nabbed Ajay Joon, alias Babu, an active member of the Kala Jathedi-Priyavart Gang and wanted in several cases of murder, extortion and abduction after an shootout at the Shahbad dairy area, police said on Monday. ... read..

Tata Hospital, IIT Mumbai develop affordable CAR-T technology for treating cancer patients

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2024 5:53:46 PM IST

Tata Hospital and IIT Mumbai have invented a new technology to treat blood cancer, CAR-T, which is around 99 percent effective on children, Dr Shirish Arya of Tata Hospital said. ... read..

Gupteswar forest declared as fourth bio-diversity heritage site in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | February 12, 2024 5:53:44 PM IST

The Gupteswar Forest, located near the Gupteswar Shiva temple in the Dhondrakhol reserve forest within the Jeypore Forest Division of Koraput district in Odisha has been designated as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) in the state. ... read..

Assam: Morigaon administration imposes restrictions to ensure smooth, peaceful conduct of higher secondary exams

Morigaon (Assam) | February 12, 2024 5:53:39 PM IST

The Morigaon district administration has imposed several restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of high school and higher secondary examinations in the district. ... read..

Firecracker storage unit blast: Kerala Human Rights Commission takes suo-motu cognisance

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 12, 2024 5:53:30 PM IST

The State Human Rights Commission on Monday filed a voluntary case in the blast incident that claimed one life and left several injured at a firecracker storage unit in Kerala's Ernakulam district. ... read..

With over one lakh startups, India stands as third-largest startup nation today: Anurag Thakur

Jalandhar (Punjab) | February 12, 2024 5:53:23 PM IST

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur said on Monday that India has solidified its position as the third-largest startup nation with over one lakh startups. ... read..

HP govt job aspirants complain about delay in recruitment exam results, start hunger strike

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 5:53:16 PM IST

Government job aspirants, asking the state government to declare the results of the various government job recruitment exams, started a hunger strike in Shimla on Monday. These youth have declared that they will continue their strike until their demands a ... read..

"Will tell you in 48 hours...": former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan on joining BJP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2024 5:53:13 PM IST

Amid the speculations that former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Congress leader on Monday said that he would prefer to divulge his future political plans in 48 hours. ... read..

1 dead in Kerala firecracker storage unit blast

Ernakulam (Kerala) | February 12, 2024 3:54:31 PM IST

One person succumbed to burn injuries while three other people are battling for their lives with severe injuries sustained in a massive blast at a firecracker warehouse on Monday in Thripunithura, in Kerala's Ernakulam district, an official said. ... read..

Bihar assembly passes no-confidence motion against Speaker ahead of trust vote

Patna (Bihar) | February 12, 2024 3:54:22 PM IST

Bihar assembly on Monday passed the no-confidence motion against Bihar Assembly Speaker and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary ahead of the floor test of Nitish Kumar government to prove its majority. ... read..

Greyhounds commando dies of electrocution in Telangana

Jayashankar Bhupalpally (Telangana) | February 12, 2024 3:54:11 PM IST

A commando of an elite anti-Maoist force, Greyhounds, was electrocuted to death after he touched an iron fence while on duty in an anti-Naxal operation near Jakaram Village in the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, police said on Monday. ... read..

SC rejects PIL against appointment of deputy CMs

New Delhi | February 12, 2024 3:54:04 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the practice of appointing Deputy Chief Ministers in States, saying the post does not breach the constitutional provisions. ... read..

Several Congress leaders including former MLA join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 12, 2024 3:53:58 PM IST

Big blow to the Congress party ahead of Lok Sabha elections as several congress leaders, including a former MLA Dinesh Ahirwar and Congress' District President from Vidisha, Rakesh Katare joined the saffron party on Monday. ... read..

"BJP made Bharat Ratna a deal": former Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | February 12, 2024 3:53:55 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack over the announcement of conferring Bharat Ratna to former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur (posthumously), former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said that the BJP has made Bharat Ratna a deal. ... read..

"Will Chavan also claim Congress, hand symbol?" jibes Sanjat Raut; Fadnavis says, 'Aage aage dekhiye hota hain kya'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2024 3:53:51 PM IST

Taking a dig at Ashok Chavan who resigned from Congress on Monday, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut wondered whether now the former Mahrasthra Chief Minister would stake a claim on the grand old party and its 'hand' symbol. ... read..

"74 per cent of the population getting nothing": Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh

Korba (Chhattisgarh) | February 12, 2024 2:53:42 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday targeted the BJP and said that even though the BJP calls India a 'Hindu nation', 74 per cent of the country's population and the poor in the general category are not getting anything. ... read..

Bihar: 3 RJD MLAs sit on government side ahead of trust vote of Nitish government

Patna (Bihar) | February 12, 2024 2:53:40 PM IST

Ahead of the floor test of CM Nitish Kumar's government to prove their majority, RJD MLAs Chetan Anand, Neelam Devi and Prahlad Yadav were seen sitting on the government side in the Bihar Assembly causing a big jolt to the Opposition. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi writes to Kerala CM; demands state action in Wayanad elephant attack

Wayanad (Kerala) | February 12, 2024 2:53:36 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi has sent a letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan requesting decisive action on the death of a man due to an elephant attack in the state's Wayanad district recently. ... read..

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