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Telangana: "Congress seeking funds from businessmen on Rahul Gandhi's direction," claims Kishan Reddy

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 10:24:00 PM IST

Union Minister and President of the BJP's Telangana unit, G Kishan Reddy, alleged on Thursday that Congress leaders are "accumulating" funds from businessmen and contractors in the state for campaign finances on Rahul Gandhi's instructions. ... read..

West Bengal budget is aimed at electoral gains, says BJP's Agnimitra Paul

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 8, 2024 10:23:58 PM IST

Reacting to the annual budget presented by the West Bengal government on Thursday, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said the budget is focused on electoral politics as Lok Sabha polls are around the corner. ... read..

UP: One killed, 8 injured as truck hits school van in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 9:24:31 PM IST

A child was killed and eight others sustained injuries after their school van was hit by a truck in the Bilhaur area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

Schools in Chennai get bomb threat; police personnel sent for probe

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2024 9:24:29 PM IST

A few schools in the Greater Chennai City Police limits received bomb threat e-mails on Thursday from an anonymous person, said police. ... read..

DMK MP Siva accuses Centre of suppressing States ruled by opposition parties

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 9:24:27 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Rajya Sabha MP T Siva on Thursday accused the Narendra Modi government at the Centre of suppressing States ruled by opposition parties. ... read..

Delhi Riots 2020: Delhi HC seeks report from trial court on number of pleas seeking supply of documents and their status

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 9:24:25 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday called for a report from the trial court hearing Larger Conspiracy of Delhi Riots 2020 case on the number of pleas seeking the supply of documents filed and the charge sheet till date. The High Court has also asked about ... read..

Delhi HC directs BCI, BCD to decide on stipend guidelines for interns and young advocates

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 9:24:23 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) and Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) to decide on a representation seeking direction from the respondents to formulate and ensure the timely and effective implementation of the stipend and ... read..

"Lost decade, crisis of leadership, scams, policy misadventures...": White Paper slams UPA government's management of economy

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 9:24:22 PM IST

The decade of the Congress-led UPA government was a lost decade, there was a crisis of leadership and the period was marked by "policy misadventures and scams", the government said in its White Paper on Indian Economy tabled in Parliament on Thursday. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi insulting OBCs by cooking up mindless lies," BJP's Narhari Amin fires salvo at Congress leader over his remarks on PM's caste

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 9:24:18 PM IST

Following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the caste of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Narhari Amin said on Thursday that he is insulting the OBC community by cooking up 'mindless' lies. ... read..

MP: Congress Legislature Party meets Governor Mangubhai Patel alleging state government ignoring opposition

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 9:24:15 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress Legislature Party on Thursday met Governor Mangubhai Patel alleging that the Mohan Yadav-led state government was ignoring Congress Members of Parliament (MPs) and MLAs and treating them in a biased manner. ... read..

ISRO to launch meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS on February 17

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 9:24:13 PM IST

The launch of ISRO's meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS, aiming to enhance meteorological observations and help in better weather forecasting and disaster warning, is scheduled for February 17. ... read..

Ex-CM Chouhan participates in 'wall writing programme' in MP's Sehore

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 9:24:09 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday participated in a 'wall writing programme' in Ladkui village, Sehore district. ... read..

Tourists throng Himachal after state receives fresh snowfall

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 8:23:00 PM IST

Following a fresh spell of snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, tourists from northern India have started rushing to Shimla. ... read..

"Won't contest any election in 2024, Naveen Patnaik's successor will be decided by people": VK Pandian

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 8:22:56 PM IST

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian does not plan to contest the Lok Sabha election preferring to work towards taking Odisha to "the pinnacle of development." ... read..

Maharashtra: 1 dead, 7 injured after electric transformer explodes in Pune's Solu Village

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2024 8:22:49 PM IST

One person was killed after an explosion took place in an electric transformer near Alandi in Pune district's Solu Village. ... read..

Goods train derails in AP's Visakhapatnam; no casualties reported

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 8:22:47 PM IST

A goods train derailed at Chimidipalli railway station in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Thursday. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, said Railways officals. ... read..

"Not by birth, but OBC on papers:" Rahul Gandhi hits back at BJP over PM Modi's caste

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 8:22:45 PM IST

Amid a war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's caste, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that the PM belongs to the Other Backward Community (OBC) only 'on papers'. ... read..

Rajya Sabha returns Finance Bill, appropriation bills

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 8:22:44 PM IST

Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed and returned the Finance Bill,2024 and the relevant appropriation bills marking the end of the interim budget exercise in Parliament with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating that public investment in infrastructure g ... read..

BJP's Purnesh Modi condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi, says he is 'frustrated'

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 8, 2024 8:22:34 PM IST

After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not born into the Other Backward Community (OBC) and belonged to the general category, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Purnesh Modi condemned the remarks and said that he ... read..

"Biju Babu stopped Indonesia from backing Pakistan in 1971 war", VK Pandian recalls Biju Patnaik's formidable legacy

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 8:22:32 PM IST

After holding power for more than 20 years Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik continues to hold sway as he prepares for another electoral campaign in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. ... read..

Indore court sentences man to life imprisonment for killing wife

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 8:22:27 PM IST

A court in Indore has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of his wife and also imposed a fine of Rs 2000 on him. ... read..

India must expand focus beyond 'conventional markets', focus on mapping products: Parliamentary panel recommends

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 8:22:23 PM IST

India must expand its focus beyond its "conventional markets" and explore export opportunities in areas where it holds a competitive edge, and emphasis must be given on mapping products to target markets, as the Department Related Parliamentary Standing C ... read..

"Damage that Jay Panda tried to create was substantial" says VK Pandian recalling circumstances that led to Jay Panda leaving BJD

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 8:22:19 PM IST

Recalling the rebellion of former BJD MP Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, who was considered close to the Patnaik family, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader VK Pandian claimed that Jay Panda was "unhappy" at not being made Finance Committee's head in 2014. ... read..

"Tired of talking with INDIA bloc": AAP declares candidates for 3 Lok Sabha seats in Assam

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 8:22:17 PM IST

With only a few months remaining for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party announced three seats in Assam on Thursday, stressing that the party is now tired of talking with INDIA bloc partners. ... read..

Yogi's remarks on Mathura, Kashi: "CM bound by Constitution, shouldn't make such statements," says Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 8:22:16 PM IST

Following Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's remarks on Mathura and Kashi, which are considered significant pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav said on Thursday that the CM is bound by the Constitution and h ... read..

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan hits out at Left govt for "pressurizing" him as it holds protest in Delhi against Centre

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 7:23:22 PM IST

Reacting to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's allegation that Governor's office in the state is being used by the Centre to sabotage the state government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday said people who had "pressurized" him to reappoin ... read..

"Issues like devolution of funds have been ironed out since 2014" says BJD's VK Pandian

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 7:23:17 PM IST

VK Pandian, former IAS officer and BJD leader has said that there have been systemic improvements in the devolution of grants to states. Speaking in an interview with ANI Pandian also stressed on the good relationship shared between Prime Minister. ... read..

"Anti-Bengal..." to "Not a BJP office...," Mamata Banerjee assails BJP MLAs over ruckus in House

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 8, 2024 7:23:15 PM IST

As the West Bengal government presented its annual budget on Thursday in the state Assembly, there was a huge uproar by the opposition MLAs that left the house in a chaotic situation, prompting a stern response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

Eight ministers, including ex-PM Manmohan, BJP President, among 58 MPs to retire by May

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | February 8, 2024 7:23:09 PM IST

A total of 58 Rajya Sabha members--including eight Central Ministers, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national President JP Nadda--will retire by the first week of May this year. ... read..

"Naveen Patnaik government accomplished something that hadn't been done in 500 years", says VK Pandian on Jagannath Temple Corridor project

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 7:23:06 PM IST

On January 17, just days before the Pran Pratishtha of Shree Ram Lalla at the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Odisha government had inaugurated the renovated Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor.The Rs 800 crore project is aimed at improving infrastructure fo ... read..

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

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 7:22:55 PM IST

The Principal Executive Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, 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 after the i ... read..

West Bengal Budget 2024: Government's financial assistance increased under Lakshmir Bhandar scheme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 8, 2024 6:24:29 PM IST

Just a few months ahead of the Lok Sabha Election 2024, the West Bengal government presented its annual budget. The financial assistance under Lakshmir Bhandar has been increased to 1,000 Rs for women in the general category and raised to 1,200 Rs for SC/ ... read..

"I had to take a decision," says Baba Siddique after quitting Congress

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2024 6:24:25 PM IST

Baba Siddiqui, former Maharashtra minister who resigned from the Congress party on Thursday, said that he has moved on as he was 'not needed' in the grand old party anymore. ... read..

"Naveen Patnaik inspired me to join politics" says VK Pandian as he opens up on leaving IAS for politics

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 6:24:09 PM IST

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian said that he was inspired by the Chief Minister to join politics. ... read..

We freed Uttar Pradesh from the status of 'BIMARU' state: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 6:24:05 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the 'Curtain Raiser Ceremony' of the UP International Trade Show (second edition) held at Lok Bhavan and laid the foundation stone for the inauguration program of various projects in Lucknow on ... read..

"Work hard from the day you are elected is Naveen Patnaik's mantra" says VK Pandian, backs satrap for sixth term

Politics | February 8, 2024 6:24:02 PM IST

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 8 [ANI]: VK Pandian the former IAS officer turned politician is now preparing the ground for another Naveen Patnaik victory in both the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the state assembly elections that will be held simultan ... read..

"Economy in fragile state in 2014, economic mismanagement...it was crisis situation": Finance Ministry in White Paper tabled in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 6:23:54 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Thursday laid a White Paper on Indian Economy in the Lok Sabha. ... read..

"PM Modi, Naveen Patnaik share commitment for federalism": VK Pandian, says Patnaik's politics is rooted in anti-Congress

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 6:23:49 PM IST

As the Biju Janata Dal gears up for a tough fight in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, it is is banking on talismanic leader Naveen Patnaik even as the BJP and Congress hope to breach the bastion of the Odisha party. ... read..

"There is nothing like junior, senior...you are representing the CM": VK Pandian on working in BJD

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 6:23:43 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former IAS officer, VK Pandian, said that his job is to help Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, and he will happily contribute whenever the job is under his sphere of work. ... read..

BJP's Amit Malviya dismisses Rahul Gandhi's claim on PM Modi's caste, calls it 'blatant lie'

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 6:23:41 PM IST

Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's denial of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's OBC status, BJP's Amit Malviya accused him of spreading a 'blatant lie.' ... read..

Massive fire breaks out at cardboard factory in Ghaziabad's Bulandshahr Industrial Area

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 5:23:06 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a cardboard factory in Bulandshar industrial area in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Thursday. ... read..

"Entire Nehru-Gandhi family against OBCs...": BJP counters Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi's caste

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 6:24:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got his caste notified as an OBC in the year 1999, two years before he became the chief minster of Gujarat for the first time, the BJP said on Thursday. ... read..

Proposal to make Kharge INDIA bloc leader countered by "own friends": HD Deve Gowda in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 4:23:51 PM IST

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo HD Deve Gowda, speaking in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, alleged that the idea of Mallikarjun Kharge leading the INDIA alliance was countered by the Congress chief's "own friends." ... read..

Delhi HC seeks response from Rapido in plea seeking direction to address issues faced by disabled persons

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 4:23:35 PM IST

The Delhi High Court recently sought a response from cab aggregator Rapido in a plea seeking direction to address issues faced by disabled people while using their services. ... read..

In Amrit Kaal we have resolved to make India developed: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 4:23:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that in Amrit Kaal, we have resolved to make our India developed (Viksit Bharat). ... read..

ODOP scheme has become foundation stone of self-reliant India: UP CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 4:23:25 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday inaugurated 13 projects of industrial estates and the One District, One Product programme of common facility centres and said that ODOP scheme has become the foundation stone of self-reliant India. ... read..

One person dies in Delhi metro wall collapse; DMRC announces Rs 15 Lakh compensation for kin of deceased

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 4:23:23 PM IST

A 51-year-old man who was grievously injured after a wall of a metro collapsed earlier in the day in the national capital has succumbed to his injuries, a top police official said. ... read..

CBI apprehends Sub-Inspector of Delhi police for taking bribe

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 4:23:20 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a Sub-Inspector of Delhi Police while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000. ... read..

Sitharaman to lay White Paper on Indian Economy in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 4:23:14 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman would on Thursday lay a White Paper on the Indian economy on the table of Lok Sabha. ... read..

Farmers stage protest march towards Parliament from Delhi-Noida Chilla border

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 3:24:04 PM IST

Farmers demanding developed plots from the government in the city and in Greater Noida scaled up their protest and marched towards the Parliament on Thursday. ... read..

Apple's new AI Image tool lets users edit pics by describing them

Washington DC | February 8, 2024 3:23:46 PM IST

Tech giant Apple has unveiled a new AI Image tool that lets users edit their pictures without even touching the editing software. ... read..

"Missing TB cases reduced from 1 mn in 2015 to 0.26 mn in 2023": Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 3:23:29 PM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the number of missing TB cases in India has reduced from 1 million in 2015 to 0.26 million in 2023. ... read..

MP Danish Ali takes on BJP as Centre set to bring 'White Paper'

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 3:23:24 PM IST

In a strong response to the Centre's 'White Paper' to be presented in Parliament, Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP, accusing the party of attempting to cleanse its alleged decade-long record of corruption. ... read..

Gokulpuri metro station boundary wall collapses; several injured

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 2:23:53 PM IST

One person was grievously injured while others sustained minor injuries after a portion of the boundary wall of the Gokulpuri metro station fell, a top police official said on Thursday. ... read..

Harda factory blast: Ex-Cong MLA Dogne wears firecracker garland to MP assembly demanding action against guilty

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 2:23:50 PM IST

An ex-Congress MLA from Harda assembly constituency staged a protest by wearing a garland of firecrackers around his neck on Thursday to protest the recent firecracker factory fire incident in the State, which resulted in the death of 11 people and left 1 ... read..

Harda factory blast: Cong MLA Dogne wears firecracker garland to MP assembly demanding action against guilty

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 2:23:45 PM IST

Congress MLA from Harda assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh staged a protest by wearing a garland of firecrackers around his neck on Thursday to protest the recent firecracker factory fire incident in the State, which resulted in the death of 11 peopl ... read..

MHA recommends immediate suspension of 'Free Movement Regime' between India, Myanmar to ensure internal security

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 2:23:38 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced for "immediate suspension of Free Movement Regime (FMR)" between India and Myanmar to ensure the internal security of the country and to maintain the demographic structure of India's North Eastern states ... read..

"We have not seen kind of growth Shillong deserves": CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 8, 2024 2:23:24 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that the government has "conceptualised different interventions" to "decongest" and "beautify Shillong." ... read..

Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique resigns from Congress

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2024 1:24:53 PM IST

Baba Siddique, the former Maharashtra Minister, announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Congress on Thursday. ... read..

PM Modi lauds ex-PM Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha farewell speech for retiring MPs

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 1:24:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while bidding farewell to the retiring members in Rajya Sabha on Thursday lauded the "immense contribution" of his predecessor Manmohan Singh. ... read..

PM Modi not born as OBC, belong to general caste: Rahul Gandhi

Jharsuguda (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 1:24:40 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to the Other Backward Caste (OBC) community as he was born in a general category. ... read..

PM Modi not born as OBC, belongs to general caste: Rahul Gandhi

Jharsuguda (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 1:24:32 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to the Other Backward Caste (OBC) community as he was born in a general category. ... read..

Court dismisses bail plea of businessman accused of cheating Republic of Djibouti with US$ 5 mn

By Dhiraj Beniwal New Delhi | February 8, 2024 1:24:27 PM IST

A Delhi court has recently dismissed a bail plea of a businessman accused of cheating the Republic of Djibouti (RoD) of USD 5 million. ... read..

Coal Scam: Spl Court ordered for framing of charges against M/s Contisteel Ltd, Former Coal Secy and Jt Secy

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 1:24:23 PM IST

The Special Court has ordered the framing of charges under various sections against M/s Contisteel Ltd (a group company of Rathi Super Steel Ltd.), HC Gupta, the then Secretary, Ministry of Coal, and KS Kropha, the then Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, ... read..

"Fight to protect federalism": CM Vijayan leads Kerala's protest against Centre at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 1:24:14 PM IST

The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala staged a protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday against the central government's alleged discrimination towards Kerala. ... read..

"Kaala Teeka": PM Modi responds to Congress' Black Paper highlighting 'failures' of BJP govt since 2014

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 1:24:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Black Paper, released by Congress to highlight the performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the last 10-year rule, is a 'Kaala Teeka' for him since everything is going so well in the co ... read..

"No issue abiding by UCC since it does not tamper with Islamic faith": Uttarakhand Waqf Board

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 8, 2024 1:24:05 PM IST

A day after the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2024 bill was passed in the state assembly, the Uttarakhand Waqf Board refuted reports that the bill was anti-Islamic and asserted that there was no issue with abiding by the UCC since it does not tamper with the I ... read..

Speech recovery by music for stroke patients at AIIMS:: Experts

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:24:10 PM IST

Stroke remains the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of death and disability combined. Aphasia or the loss of language function, can be caused by brain damage due to stroke in 21-38 percent of acute stroke patients, as per neurolog ... read..

Nyay Yatra to go on two-day break after completion of Odisha-leg: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Jharsuguda (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 12:23:58 PM IST

The Odisha leg of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, being spearheaded by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, party leader Jairam Ramesh said. ... read..

Delhi CM Kejriwal, Punjab CM Mann to participate in Kerala's 'historic protest' against Centre

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:23:54 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will participate in Kerala's protest against the Centre to be staged in Delhi on Thursday under the leadership of CM Pinarayi Vijayan. ... read..

As Centre gears up for White Paper, Kharge releases 'Black Paper' to highlight 'failures' of BJP govt since 2014

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:23:47 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge released the 'Black Paper' highlighting the alleged 'failures' during the 10-year rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre. ... read..

"Will form alliance with party that shares our demands for farmers, public welfare:" RLD on LS elections

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:23:43 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) announced that numerous parties are expressing interest in forming an alliance with the local party. They also stated that they plan to contest the elections with a party that agrees to wo ... read..

Indian Women Officers participate in Saudi Defense show

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:23:40 PM IST

The World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, currently being held in Riyadh, witnessed tri-service women's representation, a testament to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's vision of leveraging Nari Shakti across domains, said an official statement f ... read..

Telangana: NIA raids various locations in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 8, 2024 11:25:01 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided various locations in Telangana's Hyderabad on Thursday morning. ... read..

Maharashtra: 24-year-old dies of electrocution during cleaning at Pizza outlet in Thane

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2024 11:24:58 AM IST

An employee working at a Domino's Pizza shop in the Vartak Nagar area of Thane in Maharashtra allegedly died due to electrocution during cleaning, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Congress MP Manickam Tagore seeks early release of Rs 37,907 cr disaster relief funds package to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 11:24:50 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking a discussion on the two disasters including Cyclone Michaung that hit Tamil Nadu last December in the Lower House on Thursday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 6 'illegal' firecracker factories sealed in Indore

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 11:24:49 AM IST

Indore district administration, in a massive crackdown on illegal firecracker factories, has sealed six firework outlets for operating without a licence and disobeying safety standards. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 19 fishermen from Rameswaram, seize two boats

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2024 11:24:47 AM IST

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram along with two boats on Thursday. ... read..

Child run over by car in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar; 1 held

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 11:24:41 AM IST

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was crushed to death after he was run over by a car while walking near a road in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, police said. ... read..

"Uttarakhand is the test lab for Hindutva Iran": Congress leader Karti Chidambaram after state clears UCC Bill

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 11:24:22 AM IST

A day after the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly cleared the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Thursday said that the state is the "test lab for Hindutva Iran." ... read..

AAP calls ED claims 'blatantly false', says will take action for defamation

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 10:24:03 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) refuted the allegations of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged Delhi Jal Board (DJB) scam case, calling them "blatantly false" and said it would take legal action against the investigating agency for defaming the part ... read..

Karnataka govt bans hookah across state citing 'public health and safety'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 8, 2024 10:23:52 AM IST

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has announced a statewide ban on the sale and consumption of hookah to protect public health and youth. ... read..

Three onboard suspicious boat near Mumbai coast arrested, accused hail from Tamil Nadu

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2024 10:23:51 AM IST

Mumbai police arrested three persons in the case of a suspicious boat found near Gateway of India, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, seeks discussion on MSP to farmers

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 10:23:43 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking a discussion on the legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) to the farmers in the Lower House on Thursday. ... read..

Congress to bring 'Black Paper' on Modi govt's ten years in response to Centre's 'White Paper'

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

The Congress party is likely to bring a 'Black Paper' in response to the 'White Paper' set to be brought by the central government in the ongoing budget session of Parliament, according to sources. ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: Both Houses to resume at 11 am today

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 9:23:17 AM IST

Both Houses of Parliament-- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha-- will resume at 11 am on Thursday to take up the legislative business on its agenda for the day. ... read..

Border disputes with neighboring states will be resolved, says Assam Minister

Guwahati (Assam) | February 8, 2024 9:23:12 AM IST

Assam Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora said on Wednesday that the border disputes with the neighbouring states "will be resolved." ... read..

"Politics should not be done on sensitive crime issues": Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik slams Opposition

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 8, 2024 8:23:27 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday slammed the opposition parties, saying that politics should not be done on sensitive crime and development issues, which can have a negative impact on the state's image. ... read..

'India a global force multiplier in climate change fight': PM Modi lauds TERI's efforts

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 7:23:01 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for the 23rd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) and said that India has emerged as a global force multiplier in the fight against cl ... read..

Suspicious boat found near Mumbai coast: Three remanded to police custody

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2024 7:22:59 AM IST

Three accused persons in the case of a suspicious boat found near Gateway of India have been remanded to police custody till February 10, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Mangolpuri warehouse, dousing operation on

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 7:22:58 AM IST

A fire broke out in a warehouse at Katran market area in Delhi's Mangolpuri in the early hours of Thursday. ... read..

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah in Delhi

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 7:22:50 AM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi late on Wednesday night. ... read..

5-yr-old dies after falling into sump at school event in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 8, 2024 7:22:49 AM IST

A five-year-old kindergarten student died after falling into a sump at Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Indian economy ruined by UPA, 'White Paper' to highlight deficiencies: BJP MP Jayant Sinha

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 6:23:43 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jayant Sinha said on Wednesday that the Indian economy was ruined by the end of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) tenure in 2014, adding that the 'White Paper' likely to be presented by the Centre in Parliament would hi ... read..

Assam Rifles organise educational workshop in Manipur's Kangchup

Kangchup (Manipur) | February 8, 2024 6:23:41 AM IST

Assam Rifles recently organised an educational workshop at Chiru village in Manipur's Kangchup district. ... read..

"All ill-societal norms will be eradicated": Uttarakhand minister Prem Chand Aggarwal on passage of UCC

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 8, 2024 6:23:37 AM IST

Following the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during the special session of the Uttarakhand assembly, state minister Prem Chand Aggarwal on Wednesday said that all 'ill-societal' norms would be eradicated once the law comes into force. ... read..

"Historic day in history of Uttarakhand": Chief Minister Dhami after Assembly's nod to UCC bill

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 8, 2024 5:22:59 AM IST

The passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the Legislative Assembly marked a "historic day in the history of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Anganwadi workers, helpers across country to be covered under Ayushman Bharat": Govt

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 5:22:55 AM IST

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has said that all Anganwadi Workers and Helpers across the country will get the benefits of the public health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat. ... read..

NCPCR, Meta launch nationwide program to help students deal with exam pressure

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 5:22:54 AM IST

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and Meta have jointly launched a pan-India program to help students manage stress ahead of their exams. ... read..

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