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Delhi LG VK Saxena approves DDA budget of Rs 8,811 cr for 2024-25

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 5:22:52 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday approved the annual budget of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for the financial year 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 8,811 crore. ... read..

"Deeply shocked and saddened": J-K LG Manoj Sinha condemns killing of Amritsar man by terrorists

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 8, 2024 4:23:23 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the terror attack in Srinagar on Wednesday, which resulted in the killing of one person. ... read..

Naxal carrying Rs 8 lakh bounty killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) | February 8, 2024 3:23:32 AM IST

The body of a Naxal carrying a bounty of Rs 8 lakh on his head was found during a search operation in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada following an exchange of fire with the security forces on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh to become first state with 21 airports, says CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 3:23:26 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Wednesday that UP will soon become the first state to have 21 airports, emphasizing the rapid pace of infrastructure development in the state. ... read..

Lok Sabha extends budget session by one day, no question hour on Feb 10

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 3:23:23 AM IST

The ongoing budget session of the Lok Sabha has been extended until Saturday, February 10, to provide sufficient time for the completion of essential items of Government Business. ... read..

Jharkhand: Two security personnel killed, one injured in encounter with Naxalites in Chatra

Chatra (Jharkhand) | February 8, 2024 12:24:27 AM IST

Two police personnel were killed and one was critically injured in a clash with Naxalites in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Wednesday evening, an official said. ... read..

Nitin Gadkari calls on LK Advani, congratulates him on being conferred Bharat Ratna

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:24:25 AM IST

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari called on veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on Wednesday and congratulated him for being conferred with the Bharat Ratna Award. ... read..

"Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas is not a slogan, it's Modi's guarantee; last 10 years will be known for historic decisions": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:24:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday used his reply during the 'Motion of Thanks' on the President's address to launch one of the strongest attacks on Congress using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the INDIA blo ... read..

Crucial meeting on Jal Jeevan Mission held in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 8, 2024 12:24:10 AM IST

An important meeting on the Jal Jeevan Mission was held in Rajasthan's Jaipur on Wednesday. ... read..

Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti to appear in Delhi court in land-for-job case

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:24:05 AM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her daughter and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Misa Bharti arrived in Delhi on Wednesday to appear before the Rouse Avenue Court on February 9 in connection with the ongoing "Land-for-Jobs" scam case. ... read..

Congress moves High Court against Chandigarh mayoral elections

Chandigarh | February 8, 2024 12:24:03 AM IST

Congress moved to the Punjab-Haryana High Court against Chandigarh mayoral elections on Wednesday. ... read..

Quality and sustainability to define India's journey to become developed by 2047: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:24:00 AM IST

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public, Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, said that it is important to understand and appreciate the importance of quality. ... read..

"Cycle of violence must end", says Ghulam Nabi Azad on Amritsar man's killing by terrorists

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 8, 2024 12:23:58 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed grief and condemnation over the killing of Amritpal Singh, from Amritsar, Punjab, in a terrorist attack in Srinagar on Wednesday. ... read..

Yogi govt to develop 17 major cities of UP as solar cities along with Ayodhya and Varanasi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 8, 2024 12:23:53 AM IST

In a bid to propel the adoption of solar energy across Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has unveiled plans to transform 17 major cities of the state into solar cities, alongside the revered cities of Ayodhya and Varanasi. Following the development of so ... read..

Pakistan unhappy with Kashmir peace, says BJP's Altaf Thakur on non-local's killing in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 8, 2024 12:23:49 AM IST

BJP leader Altaf Thakur blamed Pakistan for the killing of a non-local man from Amritsar by terrorists in Srinagar on Wednesday night, calling it a cowardly and inhumane act. ... read..

Historic protest in Delhi tomorrow: Kerala CM ahead of mega agitation

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:23:44 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Ministers, legislators, and parliamentarians from the state will participate in a historic protest in Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:23:42 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital on Wednesday after forming government in the state with the BJP. ... read..

If not exonerated, then also not implicated by Oversight committee, argues Brij Bhushan's counsel

New Delhi | February 8, 2024 12:23:41 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday heard part arguments on the framing of charges by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Three arrested in connection with Harda's firecracker factory fire incident

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 11:24:43 PM IST

Three persons have been arrested in connection with Harda's firecracker factory fire incident, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people and left 173 injured, an official said. ... read..

More than 2 million people trained in CPR over two months to save lives

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:40 PM IST

As heart disease is the leading cause of death in India, the government of India has initiated a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) program to give people training to save crucial hours of life. In two months, more than two million people have been train ... read..

Karnataka government claims of discrimination in sharing central taxes wrong, mischievous: Centre

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:36 PM IST

The central government has said that the claims by the Karnataka government of discrimination in sharing central taxes are patently wrong and mischievous. ... read..

"NDA means No Data Available...": Mallikarjun Kharge on PM Modi's reply to Motion of Thanks on President's Address

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:35 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of saying false things about the UPA government and claimed that his speech in the Rajya Sabha was only focused on criticising the Congress. ... read..

"Now I will stay with NDA forever," says Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:26 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called on BJP president J P Nadda in the national capital on Wednesday. He said that now he would stay with NDA forever. ... read..

CPI General Secretary D Raja meets High-Level Committee on 'One Nation One Election'

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:24 PM IST

The chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation One Election Ram Nath Kovind and its members former Leader of Opposition of Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Chairman of 15th Finance Commission Dr NK Singh and former Chief Vigilance Commis ... read..

NIA files first chargesheet against five in Naxal multi-state revival case

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:22 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its first chargesheet against five accused in a case relating to attempts by the Naxals to revive their terror plans and agenda in various states of India, the agency said on Wednesday. ... read..

Loans worth Rs 2,317 crore provided to more than 17 lakh street vendors: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 11:24:21 PM IST

Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's progress in the field of urban development and healthcare in the House on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned the formation of new municipal corporations in Ayodhya, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Shahjahanpur, along w ... read..

Customs officials seize 24K rhodium-plated gold weighing 386 gm at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 11:24:19 PM IST

Customs officials seized 24K rhodium-plated gold collectively weighing 386 grams at Mumbai Airport on Wednesday. ... read..

"No guarantees about employment, price rise... butchering federalism": Derek O'Brien slams PM's reply to motion of thanks debate

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:17 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the motion of thanks to the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha and said there were no guarantees about employment, price rise, the situation in Manipu ... read..

'Kejriwal bearing consequences of his actions': Delhi BJP President on court summons

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:15 PM IST

Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva welcomed Delhi Rouse Avenue Court's summons to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, scheduled for February 17. ... read..

Central govt favours sub-classification of reserved classes: SG Mehta to SC

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:12 PM IST

The Central Government on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that it is in favour of doing sub-classifications among Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes. ... read..

One Nation One Election Committee holds consultation with CPI's D Raja

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:10 PM IST

The High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation One Election' held personal interactions with the Communist Party of India General Secretary D Raja on Wednesday, as part of its consultations with political parties. ... read..

"Such acts of barbarity hinder progress and peace": JK National Conference on Srinagar terrorist attack

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 7, 2024 11:24:09 PM IST

Condemning the terrorist attack in Srinagar, which killed a man from Amritsar, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference party leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah offered their condolences to the victim's family. They said, "Such acts of barbarity only ... read..

Farmers' bodies meet Agriculture Minister in Delhi to discuss issues

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:24:07 PM IST

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda met representatives of various farmers' organizations at his office in Krishi Bhawan on Wednesday. ... read..

Centre has denied us Rs 57,400 crore, says Kerala Minister

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 11:23:55 PM IST

As the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to stage a protest in Delhi against the alleged centre's discrimination against Kerala, Kerala Minister MB Rajesh said that the central government has denied them Rs 57 ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls passage of UCC Bill people's good fortune

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 7, 2024 11:23:51 PM IST

After Uttarakhand assembly gave its nod to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday that it is the good fortune of people of the state. ... read..

'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' -- EC approves new name for Sharad Pawar group

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 9:25:30 PM IST

A day after the Election Commission decided the Nationalist Congress Party dispute in favour of the faction led by Ajit Pawar giving it the name and symbol, the Sharad Pawar faction got a new name 'Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar'. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses Sanjay Singh's bail plea, says no ground made out at this stage

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 9:25:28 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh in the Delhi Excise policy case. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 4, 2023 in the case. ... read..

UCC will ensure uniformity, equality, says CM Dhami after assembly nod to bill

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 7, 2024 9:25:21 PM IST

Following the passage of the Uniform Civil Code Bill during the special session of the Uttarakhand assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the law will ensure uniformity and equality in the state. ... read..

J-K: Terrorists kill Amritsar man, injure another in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 7, 2024 9:25:19 PM IST

A man from Amritsar was killed and another person was critically wounded when terrorists opened fire at the Shaheed Gunj area in Srinagar on Wednesday, police said. ... read..

"Hindus asking for only three places...": CM Yogi on Mathura, Kashi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 9:25:12 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said in Mahabharata, Krishna asked for five villages, but today the Hindu society is only asking for the three centres of their faith 'Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura.' ... read..

BSF foils smuggling attempts at India-Bangladesh border, seizes Rs 2 cr worth gold biscuits, arrests two persons

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 7, 2024 9:25:10 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF), South Bengal Frontier, foiled two separate gold smuggling attempts at the Indo-Bangladesh border, arresting two smugglers and recovering 28 gold biscuits, an official said on Wednesday. ... read..

Former AIADMK leaders who joined BJP today meet JP Nadda

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 8:24:41 PM IST

Former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leaders, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, met with party national president JP Nadda in the national capital. ... read..

"This is dangerous...": PM Modi rains fire on Congress over North-South divide in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 8:24:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress for creating a north-south divide and ripped through the grand old party for allegedly working against the "interests of the nation." ... read..

Karnataka's claim of discrimination in sharing central taxes "wrong, mischievous," says Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 8:24:44 PM IST

Rejecting claims by the Karnataka government of discrimination in sharing central taxes, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the allegations are "patently wrong and mischievous." ... read..

'Not a single penny was found from our leader's place': AAP on ED raid

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 8:24:35 PM IST

A day after the Directorate of Enforcement conducted raids on the functionaries of the Aam Aadmi Party, spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Wednesday claimed that the raid was conducted only to create an impression in front of the media that the house of the ... read..

Yogi govt gears up to equip UPSRTC with state-of-the-art features

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 8:24:26 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is poised to undergo a digital transformation, leveraging advanced technological capabilities to enhance citizen-centric services across the state. ... read..

Delhi Court seeks action taken report from police over Sameer Wankhede complaint against Gyaneshwar Singh

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 8:24:11 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi has issued notice to Delhi Police and sought action taken report (ATR) over a complaint moved by Sameer Wankhede, Indian revenue service (IRS) officer for direction to register FIR against Gyaneshwar Singh, IPS, alleging h ... read..

Delhi: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 8:24:06 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Government has made complete arrangements to buy mustard at MSP, says Union Minister Arjun Munda

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 8:24:04 PM IST

Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda on Wednesday said that the government has made complete arrangements to buy mustard at MSP. ... read..

Chandigarh: Police use water cannons to disperse NSUI protestors

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 7, 2024 7:25:56 PM IST

Police used water cannons to disperse National Student Union of India (NSUI) workers who were conducting a protest against the BJP in Chandigarh over the mayoral election results. ... read..

Excise Case: Delhi court takes cognizance of ED's complaint, issues summons to Kejriwal

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:25:52 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday took cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) recent complaint filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not complying with the summons issued by the central probe agency in the Delhi liquor policy ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launches help desk for youth living abroad after Chicago attack

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 7, 2024 7:25:44 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday expressed his distress over the recent attacks on Indian students in the US and urged the External Affairs Minister to address the issue. ... read..

Uttarakhand assembly discusses Uniform Civil Code Bill

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 7, 2024 7:25:42 PM IST

On the third day of the special session of the Uttarakhand legislative assembly, discussions on the Uniform Civil Code Bill are underway. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Rescue operation completed in Harda firecracker factory blast; 11 killed, 173 sustained injuries

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 7:25:37 PM IST

The rescue operation in Harda's firecracker factory blast incident was completed on Wednesday evening in which 11 persons died and 173 were injured, an official said. ... read..

"Congress made startup for their 'Yuvraj' but he is a non-starter": PM Modi mocks Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:25:35 PM IST

Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the grand old party has made a "start-up" for their 'Yuvraj', but he is a "non-starter." ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets those injured in Harda's firecracker factory fire

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 7:25:28 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met the victims of Harda's firecracker factory fire incident undergoing treatment at district hospital on Wednesday evening. ... read..

Will inform the court how ED summons to Kejriwal were illegal: AAP

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:25:18 PM IST

Hours after the Rouse Avenue Court issued summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and directed him to appear before the court on February 17, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said that the party will inform the court how all the Enforcement Directorate ( ... read..

Special PMLA court extends ED custody of Hemant Soren for five days

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 7, 2024 7:25:17 PM IST

Special PMLA (The Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court in Ranchi extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand custody of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for five days. ... read..

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

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 7, 2024 7:25:05 PM IST

VK Pandian, a former IAS officer and BJD leader, has said that there have been systemic improvements in the devolution of grants to states since the Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014. ... read..

DRI rescues 679 live baby turtles in two operations in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 7:24:59 PM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Lucknow has rescued a total of 679 live baby turtles in two operations over 18 hours in Uttar Pradesh, a DRI official statement said. ... read..

"Third term of our government not far... Modi 3.0 will work for strengthening foundation of Viksit Bharat": PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:24:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed confidence of BJP-led NDA forming its third successive government in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls and said it will use its energy to strengthen the foundations of 'Viksit Bharat'. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Heated debate in assembly between ruling BJP, opposition over complexion of Shri Ram idol

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 7, 2024 7:24:42 PM IST

During the Uttarakhand assembly session on Wednesday, there was a heated debate between the ruling BJP party and the opposition Congress over the complexion of the Shri Ram idol. ... read..

Uttarakhand assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill during special session

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 7, 2024 7:24:30 PM IST

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill was passed today in the Uttarakhand assembly with a comfortable majority during a special session. ... read..

Magadh Zone revival case: NIA chargesheets two top Naxal leaders

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:24:28 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted two top naxal leaders in the case relating to a conspiracy by the banned CPI organisation to revive and strengthen its presence in the Magadh Zone (Gaya and Aurangabad area), the agency said ... read..

Excise Case: Kejriwal intentionally failing to appear before investigating officer, says ED to Court

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:24:26 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in its complaint filed before the Rouse Avenue Court, said that Arvind Kejriwal has failed to appear and join the investigation since November 2 last year. ... read..

Kerala one of most financially unhealthy states, Attorney General tells Supreme Court

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:26:01 PM IST

Kerala's financial health and debt situation have attracted adverse observations from successive Finance Commissions (12th, 14th and 15th) as well as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and it is one of the most financially unhealthy states ... read..

"Pray you are able to secure 40...": PM Modi uses Mamata Banerjee's remarks to attack Congress in RS reply

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:25:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the INDIA bloc over seat-sharing and said he prays that the opposition party is able to secure 40 ... read..

"Congress has become 'outdated' in its thinking", PM Modi's no hold barred attack

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:25:35 PM IST

Launching a no-holds-barred attack on Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his belief has been confirmed the grand old party has turned 'outdated' in its thinking. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu takes ride on Delhi Metro

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:25:23 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu took a ride on the Delhi Metro on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

"Modi-Shah's Election Commission..." Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut after Ajit Pawar faction secures NCP symbol

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 5:25:18 PM IST

After Ajit Pawar faction secured the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) name and symbol, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had become a Modi-Shah's Election Commission. ... read..

"Aapke aashirwad...aisa mauka phir kahan milega...": PM Modi takes jibe at Kharge in RS speech

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:25:21 PM IST

Launching a strong attack on Congress in his reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister targeted its leader Mallikarjun Kharge and took potshots at Rahul Gandhi while stating that the oppositi ... read..

Defamation case: Delhi court exempts CM Kejriwal from appearance today, directs him to appear before court on Feb 29

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:25:09 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday exempted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from personal appearance and directed him to appear before it on February 29, 2024 in a criminal defamation case. ... read..

CDS Anil Chauhan calls upon industry to work on counter-space capabilities as deterrent for safeguarding country's space assets

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:25:07 PM IST

The country is going through Amrit Kaal; it is time to build a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem, said Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Wednesday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Blow to Congress as Jabalpur mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 5:25:01 PM IST

The Congress party suffered a setback on Wednesday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections as one of its leaders and Mayor of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation Jagat Bahadur Singh joined the BJP. ... read..

Punjab Police arrest three associates of terrorists Lakhbir Landa and Harwinder Rinda from Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | February 7, 2024 5:24:53 PM IST

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force arrested three associates of terrorists, Harwinder Singh alias Rinda and Lakhbir Singh alias Landa Harike, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Manoranjan ki kami poori kardi...": PM Modi mocks Congress chief in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:24:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a jibe at the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and said that the Congress Chief was allowed to speak in the Upper House of the Parliament last week because two special commanders weren't present. ... read..

Custom officials seize 6.33 kg gold worth 3.49 crore at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai | February 7, 2024 5:24:42 PM IST

On February 7, Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs officials seized 6.33 kg gold worth 3.49 crore from Indian nationals across five different cases at Mumbai Airport, said customs officials on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi: President Murmu flags off shuttle bus service for visitors to 'Amrit Udyan'

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:24:39 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday flagged off shuttle bus service between Central Secretariat Metro Station (Gate 4) and Amrit Udyan (Gate 35) for visitors coming to Amrit Udyan, located on Rashtrapati Bhavan premises. ... read..

"White elephant just before the elections..." RJD MP Manoj Jha on white paper on UPA's 'economic mismanagement'

Patna (Bihar) | February 7, 2024 3:25:49 PM IST

Ahead of the scheduled tabling of the White Paper on the "economic mismanagement" of the UPA government in the ongoing budget session of Parliament, Rajya Sabha MP and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha said that the white paper will turn into a white ... read..

Chalo Delhi protest: Over Rs 1 lakh cr is due to state, says Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:25:46 PM IST

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday said that the Congress government in the southern state is holding a planned protest here in the national capital as over Rs 1 lakh crore due to them from the Centre. ... read..

"This is the last resort": Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa over party's protest in Delhi

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:25:38 PM IST

Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa expressed his discontent with the central government's perceived neglect of the state following the drought situation and tax devolution and said that "protest is their last resort." ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra 25th Day: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Vedvyas temple in Rourkela

Sundergarh (Odisha) | February 7, 2024 3:25:30 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited and offered prayers at Vedvyas temple in Rourkela, Sundargarh. ... read..

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah in Delhi

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:25:28 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president JP Nadda in the national capital on Wednesday, sources said. ... read..

ED didn't mention case led to raids at residence of Kerjriwal's PA: Delhi minister Atishi

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:25:25 PM IST

A day after the Directorate of Enforcement conducted raids on the functionaries of the Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi minister Atishi on Wednesday said that the federal agency officials couldn't furnish the details of the case which led to the crackdown and that ... read..

Excise Case: Delhi Court to pass order today on ED complaint against CM Kejriwal over skipping summons

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:25:17 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court will pass an order on Wednesday in view of the Enforcement Directorate complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not complying with the summons issued by the central probe agency in the the Delhi liquor policy money ... read..

"This is 'Anyay Yatra'..." says Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav joining the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 3:25:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has voiced strong opposition to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's recent decision to join Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

Newsclick UAPA case: Delhi High Court reserves order on Amit Chakravarty bail

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:25:12 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved the order on a bail petition moved by Amit Chakravarty, the HR head of news portal NewsClick in the case registered by Delhi Police under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Five stranded Sri Lankans rescued from sandbank near Mandapam

Mandapam (Tamil Nadu) | February 7, 2024 3:25:03 PM IST

Five Sri Lankan nationals, including a man, a woman, and three girls, were rescued from Adamambalam sandbank near Mandapam on Wednesday morning after being stranded for nearly 24 hours. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar arrive at Jantar Mantar to participate in tax devolution protest against Centre

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:24:56 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived at Jantar Mantar in the national capital to protest against the Central government's tax devolution policies to the southern state. ... read..

Mundaka building fire case: Court directs Delhi police to file supplementary charge sheet

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:24:47 PM IST

A court here recently directed Delhi Police to file a supplementary charge sheet in connection with the statement of witnesses recorded by the Investigation Officer (IO) in the Mundaka building fire case of May 2022. ... read..

"Our main intention to protect interest of state and Kannadigas": Karnataka CM Siddaramiah

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:24:44 PM IST

Amid the Karnataka Congress government's protest against the Centre at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that their main intention is to protect the interests of the state and Kannadigas. ... read..

Rajya Sabha: Mallikarjun Kharge objects to his remarks being expunged from records; Dhankar says "may constitute committee"

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:24:31 PM IST

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday objected to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expunging portions of his reply to the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address. ... read..

BJP's protest against Siddaramaiah in counter to Congress's stir over fund allocation

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:24:15 PM IST

Bharatya Janta Party (BJP) Karnataka MPs protested in front of the Gandhi statue within Parliament premises over the alleged misuse of funds by the Karnataka government on Wednesday. ... read..

Rajnath Singh approves waiver of provision for BRO's casual labour to avail ex-gratia compensation

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:24:12 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for waiver of the provision to complete 179 working days at the time of the accident for payment of ex-gratia lump sum compensation to casually paid labourers (CPLs) working in Border Roads Organisati ... read..

APCC chief YS Sharmila writes letter to Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 3:24:10 PM IST

In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief YS Sharmila demanded the immediate implementation of promises made during the state's bifurcation, including special status. ... read..

Parliament Budget Session extended by a day till February 10

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:24:08 PM IST

The ongoing Budget Session of Parliament has been extended by a day till February 10. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Congress chief Jitu Patwari meets victims of Harda blast

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 3:23:57 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Wednesday met the victims of Harda's firecracker factory blast incident undergoing treatment at the district hospital on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case: Court dismisses plea of Amanat Ullah Khan against summon issued by ED

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:23:53 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan's plea against summons of ED in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. He has withdrawn his petition. ... read..

Jayant Chaudhary is an educated leader: Akhilesh responds to rumours of RLD chief merging with NDA

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 3:23:46 PM IST

Responding to the speculations doing rounds that Jayant Chaudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) might join forces with the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that the grandso ... read..

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