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"Congratulations to all the farmers leaders...": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Chaudhary Charan Singh to be conferred Bharat Ratna

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 3:25:32 PM IST

After Prime Minister Modi announced that Congress veteran and former PM, Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav congratulated all the farmer leaders who had demanded the award from time to time. ... read..

Punjab: Special Train 'Aastha' departs from Jalandhar for Lord Ram darshan in Ayodhya

Jalandhar (Punjab) | February 9, 2024 3:25:28 PM IST

The 'Aastha Special Train' was boarded by a large number of Lord Ram devotees from Jalandhar on Friday. The devotees are headed for Ayodhya Dham to pay their obeisance to Lord Ram at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Bharat Ratna announced for MS Swaminathan, Father of Green Revolution

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 3:25:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, for agricultural scientist, also known as the father of India's Green Revolution, MS Swaminathan. ... read..

"What did he do for the backward classes": RJD MP Manoj Jha on PM Modi's 'OBC' remark

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 3:25:17 PM IST

Amid a war of words between Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress over 'OBC', Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Friday asked PM Modi what he had done for the backward classes to strengthen them? ... read..

Delhi HC seeks BCI response on plea challenging notification permitting entry of foreign law firms in India

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 3:25:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from the Bar Council of India and the central government on a plea challenging notification permitting entry of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India. ... read..

"We take such decision only after rising above politics": Rajnath Singh on Bharat Ratna to be given to Congress veterans

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 3:24:56 PM IST

After the announcement of Bharat Ratna to former Prime Ministers, PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that his government take such decisions only after rising above politics. ... read..

"I feel very emotional at this point": Narasimha Rao's grandson, NV Subhash, thanks BJP after Bharat Ratna announcement

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 9, 2024 3:24:51 PM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao would be conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award, BJP leader NV Subhash on Friday thanked the BJP Telangana for honouring the latter with the country's high ... read..

"Over 40 lakh new students enroll in government schools of UP..." says CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 3:24:47 PM IST

On Friday, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, emphasized the significant efforts undertaken to promote educational equality within the state, highlighting its pivotal role in reducing social disparities. ... read..

Amit Shah expresses gratitude to PM Modi for conferring Bharat Ratna to former PM PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 3:24:46 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conferring Bharat Ratna to former PM PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh. ... read..

"Will build as many schools as summons sent": Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal hits out at agencies

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:25:41 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who has been evading his appearance before the investigators in the alleged Excise Policy scam took a dig at the Central agencies and the Union government on Friday and said that as many summons we are sent, the AAP wi ... read..

"Everything is 'played' in VVPAT only," says Congress' Digvijaya Singh on EVMs tampering issue

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 2:25:39 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has made a fresh allegation on the veracity and integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs) claiming everything is 'played' in VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) only. ... read..

"Can Rahul and Sonia Gandhi specify their caste and religion?": BJP MP Harnath Yadav

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:25:21 PM IST

Amid Rahul Gandhi's 'Other Backward Caste (OBC)' remarks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Harnath Yadav on Friday asked "Can Rahul and Sonia Gandhi specify their caste and religion?" ... read..

Haldwani violence: Top officials rush to assess situation

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | February 9, 2024 2:25:18 PM IST

Following violent clashes that erupted on Thursday night after an anti-encroachment drive, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, DGP Abhinav Kumar, and ADG Law & Order AP Anshuman reached Haldwani on Friday to assess the situation. ... read..

Global financial crisis in 2008 wasn't as serious as COVID-19, UPA govt should have handled with sincerity: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:25:14 PM IST

Stressing that the global financial crisis in 2008 wasn't as serious as the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the then Congress-led UPA government should have handled it with sincerity and transparency. ... read..

Land-for-Jobs case: Court grants interim bail to Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav till next date of hearing

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:25:12 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday granted interim bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, her daughters -- Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav -- and other accused persons in the Land-for-Jobs money laundering case. ... read..

"There is 'gunda raj', 'mafia raj' in Maharashtra," Sanjay Raut after Sena (UBT) leader shot dead

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 2:25:10 PM IST

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday alleged breakdown of law and order in Maharashtra after party leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead on Thursday by unidentified assailants in Mumbai. ... read..

Former PM PV Narsimha Rao to be conferred Bharat Ratna: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:25:07 PM IST

Former Prime Minister and veteran leader of Congress, Late P V Narsimha Rao will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. ... read..

Former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh to be conferred Bharat Ratna: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:25:05 PM IST

Former Prime Minister of the country, Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. ... read..

Detailed probe will be conducted, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on murder of Sena (UBT) leader

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 2:25:02 PM IST

Amid the opposition's fury over the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that a detailed investigation will be conducted. ... read..

"No one has right to take law into own hands": Giriraj Singh on Haldwani violence

Patna (Bihar) | February 9, 2024 1:24:44 PM IST

In the wake of violence in Uttarakhand's Haldwani on Friday, Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated that no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands, regardless of the circumstances. ... read..

"In FY 2023, 5240km of new railway tracks laid down by Govt": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 1:24:17 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday said that in Financial Year 2023, 5240 km of new railway tracks were laid down by the government and in just one year, the railway tracks laid in India are equal to the entire railway network of countries like Switz ... read..

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to set off debate on 'White Paper' in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:24:13 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey will set off the discussion on the 'White Paper', tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman comparing the economic management during 10 years of the Congress-led UPA government with that of 10 years of t ... read..

Rouse Avenue Court grants interim bail to Lalu Yadav's wife Rabri Devi, daughters in Land-for-Jobs scam case

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:24:11 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court here on Friday granted interim bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav in connection with the Land-for-Jobs scam case till the next date of hearing. ... read..

J-K: Avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 9, 2024 12:24:09 PM IST

A snow avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district on Thursday. ... read..

Mumbai Police detains one person after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader shot dead

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 12:24:08 PM IST

Mumbai Police detained a person in connection to the kiling of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar in full public glare in Mumbai's Dahisar on Thursday. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi has developed a phobia of PM Modi: UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 12:23:51 PM IST

A day after Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to the Other Backward Caste (OBC) community by birth and he has lied to the country, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday said that the Congress ... read..

22-year-old man shot over money dispute in North East Delhi; 5 booked

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:49 PM IST

A 22-year-old man was allegedly shot after a brief altercation with a group of five people over a money dispute in the Shastri Park area of North East district earlier last night, police said on Friday. ... read..

Haldwani Violence: Uttarakhand CM orders strict action against Haldwani rioters

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 9, 2024 12:23:40 PM IST

In the wake of the recent violence in Banbhulpura, Haldwani, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level meeting with officials on Friday to review the current situation in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in electric shop in Mumbai's Dhobi Talao

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 12:23:36 PM IST

A fire broke out in an electric shop in Dhobi Talao, Mumbai, on Friday. ... read..

Congress MP Gogoi raises Assam govt's spending on CM Sarma's air travel, seeks discussion in LS

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 11:24:08 AM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha demanding a discussion on the Assam government's spending on air travel for state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the Lower House on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra: 6 goats charred to death in cabin container fire in Thane; 1 person injured

Thane (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 11:24:06 AM IST

Six goats were charred to death while one individual was injured after a fire broke out in a cabin container at an immersion ghat in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out in a private company in Greater Noida's Surajpur

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 11:24:01 AM IST

A fire broke out in a private company in Surajpur, Greater Noida, on Friday. ... read..

One Nation One Election committee holds consultation meeting with AAP and RPI

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 11:23:59 AM IST

Chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC), Ram Nath Kovind and its members Dr N. K. Singh and Sanjay Kothari held personal interactions with the Members of the Republican Party of India-Athawale ( RPI) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in regards to holding simu ... read..

Lalu Yadav's wife Rabri Devi, daughters appear before Rouse Avenue Court in Land-for-Jobs scam case

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 11:23:52 AM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court here on Friday in connection with the Land-for-Jobs scam case. ... read..

"Baba Siddiqui to join Nationalist Congress Party": Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 11:23:50 AM IST

Baba Siddiqui, a former Maharashtra minister who resigned from the Congress party on Thursday, will join the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said. ... read..

Haldwani Violence: DM says incident not communal, demolition peaceful, mob attacked force

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | February 9, 2024 1:24:42 PM IST

Security has been heightened in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after violence broke out on Thursday night, following an anti-encroachment drive. ... read..

"Law and order situation deteriorating day by day," Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad after Sena (UBT) leader shot dead

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 10:24:44 AM IST

Coming down heavily on the Eknath Shinde-led NDA government in the state after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead in Mumbai on Thursday, Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad said that the law and order situation in Maharashtra is deteriorat ... read..

"Arunachal Pradesh hydropower potential can spearhead nation's aim for green energy," AP guv KT Parnaik

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), | February 9, 2024 10:24:42 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd.) said that the state has 40 per cent of India's hydropower potential, which can spearhead the nation's aim for green energy, and also generate huge revenues for the state. ... read..

Gautam Buddha Nagar: Man arrested under POCSO for raping minor

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 10:24:33 AM IST

A man has been arrested under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly raping a three-year-old minor, Gautam Buddha Nagar police said on Friday. ... read..

Assam's Kaziranga National Park records all-time high tourist footfall this season

Kaziranga (Assam) | February 9, 2024 10:24:31 AM IST

The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has witnessed all-time high tourist footfall this season, officials said. ... read..

AAP to meet on Feb 13 to decide on candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Goa, Haryana, Gujarat

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 10:24:29 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has scheduled to hold a meeting of its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) on February 13 to decide on the candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in Goa, Haryana, and Gujarat. ... read..

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 9, 2024 10:24:27 AM IST

Amid the chilly weather, thousands of devotees across the nation thronged to the holy river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Haridwar to take a dip in it on the festive occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Friday. ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, seeks discussion on border situation with China

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 10:24:26 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari has moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking a discussion on the border situation with China in the Lower House on Friday. ... read..

UP: Devotees offer prayers, take holy dip at Prayagraj's Sangam Ghat on 'Mauni Amavasya'

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 10:24:24 AM IST

A large number of devotees from various states gathered at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj and took a holy dip in the River Ganges on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' on Friday morning. ... read..

Amit Shah to address India Global Forum's NXT10 Investment Summit in Mumbai next month

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 9:24:13 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver an address at India Global Forum's Annual Investment Summit here next month, a release said on Thursday. ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: Discussion on 'White Paper' expected to rock Lok Sabha today

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 9:24:05 AM IST

Stormy scenes are expected in Lok Sabha on Friday as the members will participate in the discussion on the 'White Paper', tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman comparing the economic management during 10 years of the Congress-led UPA governm ... read..

Uttarakhand: 4 dead, over 100 police personnel injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended, schools closed

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | February 9, 2024 9:24:03 AM IST

Four people died and over 100 police personnel were injured after violence erupted in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area on Thursday during an anti-encroachment drive, a senior official said. ... read..

Assam govt to file FIR against schools over irregularities in giving school uniforms, mid-day meals

Guwahati (Assam) | February 9, 2024 9:24:02 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government will file police cases and take stringent action against those responsible for irregularities in providing school uniforms and mid-day meals to students. ... read..

Eye on LS polls, BJP to take 'White Paper' against Cong-led UPA to every state

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 8:23:59 AM IST

Taking its 'White Paper' over the alleged fiscal mismanagement under the Congress-led UPA during its 10-year rule at the Centre, the BJP will present the report in every state, underscoring how the previous ruling coalition allegedly inflicted fiscal woes ... read..

"BJP-RSS start playing Hindu-Muslim game when polls near": Rajasthan Congress chief

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 9, 2024 8:23:57 AM IST

Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Thursday said whenever elections are around, the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) put focus on their only agenda, which is to play a 'Hindu-Muslim' game, adding that the public won't be mis ... read..

Jharkhand budget to be presented by end of Feb: CM Champai Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 9, 2024 8:23:55 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren informed on Thursday that the state's annual budget will presented by the end of February. ... read..

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi not only a professional soldier par excellence but also great human being: J-K DGP

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 9, 2024 8:23:53 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday organised a farewell function for Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, who is set to become Army Vice Chief next week. ... read..

Phase two of Bengaluru Metro to be ready by 2025: Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 9, 2024 8:23:51 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Thursday that Reach 6 of Phase 2 of Namma Metro in Bengaluru would be ready in 2025. ... read..

Farmer protest: Noida police proposes high-power committee

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 8:23:48 AM IST

Amid the ongoing chaos and traffic jams in the national capital triggered by the farmers' protest, Noida DCP Vidhya Sagar on Thursday said the police have suggested the formation of a high-power committee involving farmer unions to address the situation. ... read..

Farmer protest: Punjab CM claims in breakthrough in talks but Delhi march still on

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 9, 2024 7:24:16 AM IST

Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Nityanand Rai, and Arjun Munda held a meeting with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Thursday in connection with the ongoing protest to push for a host of demands. ... read..

Farmer protest: Punjab CM claims breakthrough in talks but Delhi march still on

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 9, 2024 7:24:12 AM IST

Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Nityanand Rai, and Arjun Munda held a meeting with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Thursday in connection with the ongoing protest to push for a host of demands. ... read..

"Any move to discontinue MSP will jeopardise food security of country": Punjab CM Mann

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 9, 2024 7:24:10 AM IST

Amid talks to end the farmer protest, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said that any attempt being made to withdraw the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops will jeopardise the food security of the country. ... read..

Ayush Strategic Policy and Facilitation Bureau organises roundtable conference

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 7:24:08 AM IST

Invest India's Ayush Strategic Policy and Facilitation Bureau, under the guidance of the Ministry of Ayush, organised a round table conference here at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. ... read..

Left protest at Jantar Mantar an answer to PM Modi's North-South divide charge: CPI MP Viswam

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 7:24:06 AM IST

Communist Party of India MP Binoy Viswam on Thursday said the protest by Kerala's ruling Left in Delhi against the Centre was the answer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that the Opposition was creating a "North-South" divide. ... read..

"Remember your own remarks...": Karnataka CM after PM Modi criticizes Congress 'tax protest'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 9, 2024 7:23:59 AM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Congress for creating a North-South divide over sharing of tax funds, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the former should remember his own remarks in the past during his tenure as Gujar ... read..

Mumbai Police claims 'some kind of rivalry' between Uddhav Sena leader and assailant

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 6:22:14 AM IST

Amid the Opposition fury over the killing of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar in full public glare in Mumbai's Dahisar, the Crime Branch on Friday claimed a rivalry between the victim and his assailant. ... read..

Killing of civilians in terror attack: BJP workers, locals take out candlelight march in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 9, 2024 6:22:13 AM IST

BJP workers took out a candlelight march at Srinagar's iconic Lal Chowk on Thursday to protest against the killing of two civilians from Punjab's Amritsar on Wednesday. ... read..

'White Paper': Invoking tearing of Ordinance by Rahul, Centre blasts UPA over 'weak leadership'

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 5:23:32 AM IST

In its 'White Paper' on the state of the economy during the UPA years, the Centre on Thursday came down heavily on the previous Congress-led regime at the Centre over its 'lack of leadership' from 2004 to 2014 under the leadership of then Prime Minister D ... read..

NHSRCL signs contract for electrification of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 5:23:29 AM IST

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) signed a contract agreement with Sojitz and L&T consortium for executing electrical works under the EW-1 package for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor project. ... read..

"Many won't get OBC status...": Kharge blasts PM Modi over his 'opposition' to caste census

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 5:23:27 AM IST

On a day when the BJP bristled at a statement by Rahul Gandhi, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wasn't born an OBC, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said crores of people across the country were still struggling to be i ... read..

"Maharashtra has seen lawlessness like never before": Aaditya Thackeray after Sena (UBT) leader shot dead

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 4:23:36 AM IST

Tearing into the Eknath Shinde-led NDA government in the state after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead in Mumbai on Thursday, former minister and party leader Aaditya Thackeray said such lawlessness never prevailed under previous reg ... read..

Parliament passes Bills to amend SC, ST list in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 4:23:32 AM IST

Two Bills seeking to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh were passed in Parliament on Thursday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Paramilitary forces sent to violence-hit areas of Haldwani

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | February 9, 2024 3:23:52 AM IST

Four companies of paramilitary forces were rushed to Haldwani in Nainital district after violence erupted on Thursday in Banbhoolpura during an anti-encroachment drive. ... read..

"Situation in J-K...": Omar Abdullah shreds admin after 2 killed in Srinagar terror attack

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 9, 2024 3:23:50 AM IST

Condemning the terror attack in Srinagar that claimed the lives of two civilians, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference (NC) leader, Omar Abdullah, on Thursday said the incident served to demonstrate that the prevailing situation ... read..

"Will boost infrastructure...": PM Modi hails Cabinet nod to six railway projects

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:23:35 AM IST

Welcoming the Cabinet nod to six multi-tracking projects of the Indian Railways worth Rs 12,343 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said they will enhance transportation efficiency and help reduce congestion on busy railway networks. ... read..

UPA made economy non-performing, Modi government transformed it to be among 'top five': White Paper

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:23:31 AM IST

Noting that the UPA government inherited a healthy economy but made it "non-performing" in its 10 years, the White Paper brought out by the Finance Ministry states that the Modi government has bolstered macroeconomic foundations, revitalised financial sec ... read..

Nirmala Sitharaman to table motion on 'White Paper' for consideration by Lok Sabha today

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 2:23:29 AM IST

The political showdown over the tit-for-tit reports on the state of the economy during the NDA and UPA years is set to go up a notch on Friday, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to table a motion on the 'White Paper' on the alleged fiscal ... read..

DMRC announces new compensation, suspends officials in Gokulpuri metro station collapse case

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:57 AM IST

The Principal Executive Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Anuj Dayal, on Thursday grieved the death of a man in the Gokulpuri metro station wall collapse incident and announced the suspension of two managers and one junior engineer afte ... read..

DG NSG raises concern over emerging threats from 'Off The Shelf drones' during EU-India meet on terrorism

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:55 AM IST

Director General of the National Security Guard highlighted on Thursday the use of 'off-the-shelf' drones by terrorist organisations and individual violent extremists across the world during the EU-India roundtable conference in Delhi. ... read..

Himachal: BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur accuses Congress of 'deceiving' people

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 12:23:52 AM IST

BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur, criticized the Congress for resorting to falsehoods before winning elections and failing to live up to their promises after coming to power. ... read..

Cabinet approves six major multi tracking rail projects to boost connectivity and economic growth

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:46 AM IST

In a significant move aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the nod to six multi-tracking projects across the Indian Railways network. ... read..

Centre, Opposition lock horns over White Paper, accuse each other of mismanaging economy

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:43 AM IST

A war of words has erupted between the ruling NDA government and the Opposition over the White Paper tabled in the Lok Sabha scrutinizing the economic performance during the UPA government's 10-year tenure (2004-2014). ... read..

"Goon rule in Maharashtra": Sanjay Raut demands CM Shinde's resignation over Mumbai firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 9, 2024 12:23:41 AM IST

After Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was reportedly shot dead on Thursday by unidentified assailants in Mumbai, party leader Sanjay Raut demanded resignation from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. ... read..

Union Cabinet approves "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:27 AM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)" on Thursday. ... read..

"OBC not by birth, but on papers," alleges Rahul Gandhi about PM Modi's caste; BJP hits back

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:25 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked a controversy on Thursday, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to the Other Backward Caste (OBC) by birth but belongs to the general category. ... read..

NIA raids 3 places in Bihar, arrests one in 2020 Jharkhand coal mines attack case

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:19 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday raided three locations in Bihar in the 2020 case of attack by a terror gang at the Tetariyakhad coal mine in Jharkhand. The raids were conducted at two locations each in Bhagalpur and Purnea and one loc ... read..

"OBC not by birth, but on papers," Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi; BJP hits back

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:12 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked a controversy on Thursday, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) by birth but belongs to the general category. ... read..

Union Cabinet approves extension of Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund

New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:06 AM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved an extension of the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) for another 3 years up to 2025-26 within the already approved fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore and budgetary s ... read..

Over 60 MPs discuss key health issues with top medical body

By Shalini Bharadwaj New Delhi | February 9, 2024 12:23:05 AM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) conducted a gathering for Members of Parliament in Delhi on crucial matters related to the health sector. ... read..

UP government to foster skill development in 47 ITI and Polytechnic Institutes through PSP module

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 9, 2024 12:22:53 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government will foster skill development in 47 ITI and Polytechnic Institutes through the Private Sector Partnership (PSP) module. ... read..

"PM Modi himself praised Manmohan Singh": Congress MP on White Paper

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 11:23:16 PM IST

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised the White Paper tabled by finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman in Lok Sabha, saying that it was put out by the Central government 'in order to hide their own black (deeds)'. ... read..

NIA raids six places in four states in Telangana naxal case

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | February 8, 2024 11:23:14 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday cracked down at six locations across Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in a case involving a top naxal leader. The NIA teams raided the premises of the accused and suspects at the six locatio ... read..

RBI imposes Rs 43.30 lakh penalty on Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 11:23:12 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Thursday that it has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 43.30 lakh on Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd for violating the rules. ... read..

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader dies after being shot in Mumbai, probe on

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2024 11:23:05 PM IST

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasahesb Thackeray) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar died after allegedly being shot at by unidentified people in the Dahisar area of Maharashtra's Mumbai, said the police on Thursday. ... read..

Indian Navy looking to equip Kalvari submarines with torpedoes through indigenous, global routes

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | February 8, 2024 11:23:03 PM IST

Seeking to push Make in India in defence along with meeting its immediate requirements, the Indian Navy is pushing proposals to equip the Kalvari submarines with torpedoes through both the indigenous and the buy global routes. ... read..

No casualties, but property damaged in commercial complex fire in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 8, 2024 11:23:00 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a commercial complex at Ganeshguri area in Guwahati on Thursday. ... read..

Airbus awards order for A220 aircraft doors to Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 10:24:25 PM IST

Airbus has awarded a landmark aerospace order for A220 aircraft doors to Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies in a significant push to the "Make In India" vision, the company said in a statement on Thursday. ... read..

"Will stay permanently with NDA," says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar) | February 8, 2024 10:24:23 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who recently made a 'U' turn and joined its former ally NDA on Thursday, said that he went "idhar udhar" (here and there) but now he has again come to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and will stay permanently with NDA ... read..

Sachin Pilot calls Rajasthan Budget 'misleading'

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 8, 2024 10:24:20 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized the budget speech presented in the state assembly by the BJP government on Thursday, terming it a "misleading budget" contrary to public expectations. ... read..

Why is govt going into history to hide its incompetence? asks SP's Hasan on White Paper laid in LS

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 10:24:18 PM IST

After the government laid a White Paper on the Indian Economy in the Lok Sabha highlighting the lapses during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime, Samajwadi Party (SP) ST Hasan claimed that it was going into history to hide its own 'incompetence' ... read..

DK Suresh not allowed to raise state's issues in Parliament, alleges DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 8, 2024 10:24:09 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today accused the BJP of not allowing Congress MP D K Suresh to raise in Parliament the purported injustice meted out to Karnataka. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM's push to promote 'House of Himalayas' brand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 8, 2024 10:24:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami gave instructions to establish 'House of Himalayas' as an umbrella brand for the quality, branding and marketing of the products and to establish the state's products at the national and international level. ... read..

Assam: Fire breaks out at commercial complex in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 8, 2024 10:24:05 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a commercial complex in the Ganeshguri area of Assam's Guwahati on Thursday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: 'Shoot-at-sight' order issued in Nainital village after violence over anti-encroachment drive; CM appeals for peace

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | February 8, 2024 10:24:03 PM IST

Communal tension gripped the Haldwani area of Nainital district on Thursday evening after violence broke out in Banbhoolpura following an anti-encroachment drive. ... read..

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