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AIADMK says its doors are shut for BJP, even as former party leaders join BJP

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:23:32 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Minister and AIADMK leader Jayakumar responded to a report quoting Union Minister Amit Shah statement saying BJP doors are always open for AIADMK, saying that the AIADMK had shut its doors for the BJP. ... read..

Delhi HC directs City government to pay additional Rs. 20 Lakh compensation to families of workers died due to manual scavenging

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:23:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Delhi Government to make efforts to pay an additional Rs. 20 Lakh compensation to the families of sanitation workers who died due to manual scavenging. ... read..

Link building connecting teminal 1 and 2 inaugurated at Bhubaneswar Airport

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:23:25 PM IST

Auguring passenger convenience, the new link building constructed between terminals T1 (Domestic) and T2 (International) for integrated operations at Biju Patnaik International (BPI) Airport, Bhubaneswar, was inaugurated today by Union Minister of State f ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 6 workers die after portion of building collapses near Ooty

Ooty (Tamil Nadu) | February 7, 2024 3:23:21 PM IST

Six construction workers involved in the construction of a house died when a portion of the building collapsed on them in Lovedale near Ooty in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. ... read..

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

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 10:54:04 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 Wednesday. ... read..

"I have returned with substantial investments.." says CM Stalin on Spain visit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 7, 2024 10:54:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has returned to Chennai after a visit to Spain on Wednesday. Senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader, Durai Murugan and Member of Parliament (MP), TR Baalu, welcomed the Chief Minister at the airport. ... read..

Punjab AGTF arrests 3 associates of foreign-based terrorists Lakhbir Singh Landa, Harvinder Rinda

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 7, 2024 10:53:58 AM IST

The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police has arrested three associates of foreign-based terrorists-- Lakhbir Singh Landa and Harvinder Rinda. ... read..

Decision showed power of democracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis after EC declared Ajit Pawar-led faction as 'real' NCP

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 10:53:55 AM IST

Hours after the Election Commission declared the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, as the 'real' NCP, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the decision of the poll panel showed the power of democracy. ... read..

MP: NDRF, SDRF continue to remove the debris in Harda after a massive fire broke inside firecracker factory

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 10:53:53 AM IST

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) continued to remove the debris after a massive fire broke out inside a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda, which resulted in the death of 11 people an ... read..

Delhi Police on alert after Varanasi district court allowed Hindu side to offer prayers at Gyanvapi complex

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 10:53:51 AM IST

After the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya and the Varanasi district court order allowing the Hindu side to offer prayers in the southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque, Delhi Police has issued an advisory to all station house officers (S ... read..

ED raids multiple locations linked to ex-Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat in alleged forest scam case

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 10:53:49 AM IST

Raids at multiple locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand are underway by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged forest scam case linked to former Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat, sources said on Monday. ... read..

"It is a welcome move.." BSP MP Malook Nagar on white paper and session extension of Parliament

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 10:53:40 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Member of Parliament Malook Nagar expressed support for the extension of the budget session of Parliament and the introduction of 'white paper' on economy. ... read..

PM Modi to reply on 'Motion of Thanks' in Rajya Sabha today

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 9:53:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

'It is unfortunate that a state has to come here to protest.." says MP K suresh on Karnataka Congress protest

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 9:53:09 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress MLAs gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, expressing their discontent with the central government's perceived neglect of the state and tax devolution. Congress Member of Parliament, K Suresh, highlighted the "step-moth ... read..

Suspect used dark web to send hoax bomb threat mail to Delhi Public School RK Puram: Police

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 9:53:04 AM IST

The accused person behind the hoax bomb threat in Delhi Public School RK Puram sent the email through the dark web, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Mumbai: 65-year-old dies after falling into open nullaha

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 9:52:57 AM IST

A 65-year-old man died after he fell in an open Nullaha in Sawant Marg, behind Dahisar Borivali Railway Bridge, at around 1:50 am on Wednesday, according to Mumbai Fire Brigade. ... read..

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, his cabinet visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 8:54:20 AM IST

The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday, visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya, weeks after the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla. ... read..

Union Ministers, BJP Chief call on Venkaiah Naidu, congratulate him on being conferred Padma Vibhushan

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:53:26 AM IST

Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi, and Arjun Ram Meghwal visited former Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday to congratulate him on being conferred the Padma Vibhushan. ... read..

2-yr-old who fell into borewell in Gujarat's Jamnagar rescued

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | February 7, 2024 7:53:24 AM IST

A two-year-old boy who fell into a borewell at Govana village in Gujarat's Jamnagar on Tuesday evening was rescued in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

Two MoUs signed in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter awareness and participation

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 7:53:22 AM IST

In a bid to enhance voter awareness and promote greater participation in the electoral process, the Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh, Maneesh Garg, announced the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday. ... read..

"Siddaramaiah's accusations lack solid grounds": Pralhad Joshi ahead of Karnataka Congress' protest in Delhi

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 7:53:15 AM IST

Calling Karnataka Chief Minister's accusation of reduced tax devolution share by Centre as "Unfounded," Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that Siddaramaiah is playing dirty politics, and his remarks hold no solid grounds. ... read..

Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh chairs meeting to review development works

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 6:54:40 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh's Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh, who recently assumed charge of the second department, Urban Development, reviewed the urban development and smart city projects in the state on Tuesday. ... read..

Army inducts e-buses for troop movement within Delhi-NCR

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 6:54:38 AM IST

In an attempt to 'Go Green' the Indian Army has inducted five electric buses for troop movement in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

Aaditya Thackeray accuses EC of being 'Entirely Compromised' following declaration of Ajit Pawar faction as 'Real NCP'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 6:54:37 AM IST

Former minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray slammed the Election Commission of India as 'entirely compromised' on Tuesday, asserting that by declaring the Ajit Pawar faction the 'real NCP,' the poll body has once again proven to be a fraudul ... read..

Tripura minister Ratan Lal Nath inaugurates Divya Kala Mela in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | February 7, 2024 6:54:33 AM IST

Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday inaugurated the Divya Kala Mela at Children's Park in Agartala and interacted with Divyangjan artists, artisans and entrepreneurs. ... read..

AIIMS Bhubaneswar conducts CPR workshop for NSS women volunteers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 7, 2024 6:54:29 AM IST

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar conducted a unique three-day workshop on Tuesday, providing basic training in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) to around 200 National Service Scheme (NSS) women volunteers in collaboration w ... read..

Delhi CM Kejriwal claims ED found nothing in raids on AAP MP's residence

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 5:53:59 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Tuesday that officials of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) found nothing in the raids conducted at the residence of his party's Rajya Sabha MP, ND Gupta, in connection with a money laundering probe. ... read..

Former CM Yediyurappa criticizes Karnataka Congress-led protest in Delhi, calls it 'drama'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 7, 2024 5:53:55 AM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa criticized the ruling Congress government in the state for staging a protest in Delhi on Wednesday against the Centre's alleged financial injustice to Karnataka, stating that the Congress had n ... read..

"There is no such thing as INDIA bloc, Nitish Kumar performed its last rites": Acharya Pramod

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 5:53:53 AM IST

Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who is known for criticizing some decisions of the party, said on Tuesday that the opposition INDIA bloc no longer exists in reality. ... read..

Two arrested with 120 kg of ganja en route from Odisha to Kolkata

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | February 7, 2024 5:53:52 AM IST

Two persons were arrested for allegedly carrying 120 kg of ganja in Jashipur town in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Suspicious boat found near Mumbai coast, police launch probe

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 4:53:25 AM IST

Mumbai police have launched a probe after a fishing boat was suspiciously found roaming near the city's coast area on Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DyCM Shivakumar arrive in Delhi to protest against Centre's tax devolution policies

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 4:53:23 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, arrived at the Delhi airport late on Tuesday night as the MLAs and MPs of Congress's Karnataka unit prepare to stage a protest against the central government's tax devo ... read..

MP: Two arrested in connection with Harda factory blast

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 3:53:18 AM IST

Two persons have been arrested in connection with the firecracker factory blast incident that took place in Madhya Pradesh's Harda district on Tuesday morning, which resulted in the death of 11 people and left over 170 injured, police said. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge approves formation of committees for Delhi Congress ahead of LS polls

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 3:53:13 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday approved the proposal for the constitution of the Pradesh Election Committee, Political Affairs Committee, Manifesto Committee, and Disciplinary Committee of Delhi Pradesh Congress ahead of the ensuing Lok ... read..

Toddler falls into Borewell in Gujarat's Jamnagar, rescue operation underway

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | February 7, 2024 2:52:30 AM IST

A two-year-old boy fell into a borewell at Govana village in Gujarat's Jamnagar on Tuesday evening, officials said. ... read..

"People of our country will decide that": Congress leader Avinash Pande on PM Modi's '370 to BJP, 400 to NDA' remark

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 2:52:28 AM IST

Congress leader Avinash Pande said on Tuesday that it will be the people of the nation who will decide on how many seats they want to give to political parties, adding that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is receiving a good response from the public and the sa ... read..

Telangana: BJP MP Bandi Sanjay to take up Prajahita Yatra from Feb 10

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 7, 2024 1:53:42 AM IST

BJP National General Secretary and MP, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, is set to do a Padayatra from February 10 in the interest of the people. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: FIR registered against 2 persons in Harda firecracker factory blast; CM Mohan Yadav meets injured in Bhopal

Harda/Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 1:53:40 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Police registered an FIR against two persons who have the licenses of firecracker factory in the Harda factory blast incident, an official said. ... read..

JP Nadda, Amit Shah call on LK Advani; congratulate veteran BJP leader on being conferred Bharat Ratna

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 1:53:38 AM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah called on veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on Tuesday and congratulated him for being conferred with the Bharat Ratna Award. ... read..

"I don't agree lot of our partners are not part": Rahul Gandhi affirms INDIA bloc unity amid political shifts

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 7, 2024 1:53:36 AM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reaffirmed the cohesion within the INDIA bloc, addressing Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar's political manoeuvre. ... read..

"Could have controlled it sooner if fire management system had started": Fire Chief on Ahmednagar fire incident

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 1:53:34 AM IST

After the fire that broke out at a commercial complex in Ahmednagar's Savedi area was doused, fire chief Mesal said that the situation could have been brought under control sooner if the fire management system of the complex could have been started. ... read..

"We may not be able to believe evidence because of AI": Delhi HC Justice Anish Dayal at IP Excellence Awards

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 1:53:31 AM IST

Justice Anish Dayal of the Delhi High Court highlighted on Tuesday the looming challenges posed by artificial intelligence, expressing concerns about the credibility of evidence in the face of advancing technology. ... read..

Project approved for computerization of 63,000 functional PACS with Rs 2,516 cr outlay: Amit Shah to Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 1:53:29 AM IST

In order to strengthen Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), the project for the computerization of 63,000 functional PACS with a total financial outlay of Rs 2,516 crore has been approved by the Government of India, Union Home Minister and Minist ... read..

"No rocket science...": Ajit Pawar group counsel, Mukul Rohatgi, hails EC ruling on NCP name, symbol

Mumbai (Maharastra) | February 7, 2024 12:25:45 AM IST

After the Election Commission on Tuesday settled the dispute over the NCP name and flag in favour of the faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his counsel and senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi on Tuesday said he knew from the beginning that they wo ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Firefighting operation still continues in Harda, NDRF team joins rescue operation

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 12:25:40 AM IST

The firefighting operations continued till Tuesday evening after a massive fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda district in the morning leaving eleven dead and around 150 others sustained injuries. ... read..

BJP to hold 'Gram Parikrama Yatra' from Feb 12; to target 2 lakh villages

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:25:36 AM IST

As part of its preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Kisan Morcha of the BJP will organise the "Gram Parikrama Yatra" across the country. ... read..

Maharashtra: DRI seizes 975.5 Kgs of ganja in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 12:25:34 AM IST

The officers of the Nagpur Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Tuesday intercepted one Truck at Borkhedi Toll Plaza (MH) near Nagpur seizing 975.5 Kg of ganja. ... read..

Assam Police arrest two, including ex-lover, in death of Pune-based businessman

Guwahati (Assam) | February 7, 2024 12:25:31 AM IST

Assam Police arrested two persons, including a woman, in connection with a case related to the death of a Pune-based businessman at a five-star hotel in Guwahati. ... read..

NOC no longer required for land, property registration in Punjab

Mohali (Punjab) | February 7, 2024 12:25:29 AM IST

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has decided to eliminate the requirement for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the registration of any land and property. ... read..

BJP chief holds meeting on Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:25:25 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda held a meeting on Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana on Tuesday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Death toll rises to 11 in Harda firecracker factory blast

Harda (Madhya Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 12:25:23 AM IST

The death toll in the massive fire that broke out inside a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda district on Tuesday morning has risen to 11 with around 174 injured, an official said. ... read..

India Energy Week: PM Modi interacts with top energy sector CEOs

Goa | February 7, 2024 12:25:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the India Energy Week in Goa on Tuesday, where he interacted with top CEOs from the energy sector. ... read..

Maharashtra: Parful Patel welcomes ECI decision declaring Ajit Pawar faction 'real' NCP, says "our decision has been proven correct"

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:25:17 AM IST

Praful Patel, working president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Election Commission that recognised the faction led by Ajit Pawar as the "real NCP" in the dispute within the party and said that the ruling by ... read..

Ajit Pawar faction welcomes EC's 'real NCP' decision; Sharad Pawar faction says 'will move SC"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2024 12:25:14 AM IST

Ending the tussle with his party founder and uncle Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission (EC), on Tuesday declared Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led faction as the "real" Nationalist Congress Party. ... read..

Varanasi court to hear on Feb 15 plea seeking ASI survey of Gyanvapi basements

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2024 12:25:08 AM IST

A Varanasi court on Tuesday fixed February 15 for the hearing of a petition seeking a survey of all closed basements in the Gyanvapi mosque complex by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). ... read..

Sanjay Singh can't take oath as RS MP on Feb 8-9 as steps required not fulfilled : Sources

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:25:05 AM IST

After a Delhi Court permitted AAP leader Sanjay Singh to go to Parliament in police custody and take oath as a Rajya Sabha MP for the second time, the latter will not be able to take oath on February 8 and 9, as the steps required have not been fulfilled, ... read..

"Every woman will welcome UCC": Meenakshi Lekhi on Uniform Civil Code Bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:24:52 AM IST

Welcoming the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Uttarakhand Assembly, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi said every woman in the country would welcome it. ... read..

"Hopefully UCC will happen in Rajasthan too": Rajasthan BJP MLA

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 7, 2024 12:24:50 AM IST

Expressing his support for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, which was tabled in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday, Rajasthan BJP MLA Gopal Sharma hoped that it would be implemented in the state too soon. ... read..

TMC not a party; it is a corrupt company of Mamata Banerjee and her nephew: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2024 12:24:46 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), of being a "private limited company" that indulges in appeasement and "works against Hindus." ... read..

Family of 76-year-old woman donates her organs to Delhi AIIMS

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:24:43 AM IST

In a moment of profound grief, a family has shown extraordinary compassion by making the selfless decision to donate the organs of their 76-year-old family member, Premwati, who was declared brain dead. ... read..

BJP MLAs stage protests against TMC government outside Bengal assembly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2024 12:24:39 AM IST

Alleging corruption, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs on Tuesday protested against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government in front of the State Legislative Assembly in Kolkata. ... read..

AIUDF's Badruddin Ajmal says UCC bill "should be dumped in dustbin", takes a dig at Assam CM Sarma

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:24:37 AM IST

The All India United Democratic Front President and MP from Assam, Badruddin Ajmal, came down heavily on the Uniform Civil Code Bill that was tabled in the Uttarakhand State Assembly, saying it should be "dumped in the dustbin". ... read..

Lok Sabha passes bill for OBC quota in local bodies in J-K

New Delhi | February 7, 2024 12:24:35 AM IST

Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir and to bring consistency in the local bodies laws of the Union territory with the provisions of the Constitution. ... read..

North East Delhi riots: HC asks police to show material against Khalid Saifi, raps for lengthy arguements

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 11:23:40 PM IST

The High Court on Tuesday asked the police to show material against Khalid Saifi, accused in the Delhi riots "larger conspiracy" case, to show that he was involved in the violence. ... read..

Kharge invites Akhilesh to Cong Yatra in UP; SP chief to join Rahul in Amethi or Rae Bareli

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 11:23:35 PM IST

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday sent an invitation letter to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra as it reaches Uttar Pradesh on February 16. ... read..

"We will fight, go to Supreme Court...'adrishya shakti' in country doing all this": Supriya Sule on EC decision over NCP symbol

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 6, 2024 11:23:30 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) working president Supriya Sule on Tuesday said that the party will fight against the order by the Election Commission recognising the faction led by Ajit Pawar as 'real' NCP and said they will approach the Supreme Court. ... read..

"We are going to fulfil a promise...": Dhami says UCC Bill upholds PM Modi's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 6, 2024 11:23:29 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday announced the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Uttarakhand assembly, fulfilling a promise made ahead of the 2022 assembly elections. ... read..

Delhi excise police case: HC to pass judgement on AAP leader Sanjay Singh's bail plea tomorrow

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 11:23:25 PM IST

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass judgment on Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh's regular bail petition tomorrow in the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

Mizoram Police recovers crystal meth worth Rs 31 crore; two held

Champhai (Mizoram) | February 6, 2024 11:23:23 PM IST

Mizoram police on Tuesday seized a large quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 31 crore in the Champhai district. ... read..

Budget session to be extended by a day, White Paper likely on 'economic mismanagement' of UPA years

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 11:23:21 PM IST

The government is likely to bring a White Paper on the "economic mismanagement" of the UPA government in the ongoing budget session of Parliament with a decision taken to extend the session by a day, sources said. ... read..

India to get 3 new spy planes, plan expected to be discussed by Defence Ministry next week

General News | February 6, 2024 10:24:33 PM IST

In what would be a significant capability boost for defence forces, India is planning to develop three new spy planes that would be capable of keeping a close watch on enemy communications and carry out long-range surveillance missions. ... read..

Paytm CEO meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman; discusses ongoing challenges: Sources

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 10:24:30 PM IST

Paytm founder, Vijay Shekhar met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday and discussed the ongoing issue of the company, sources said. ... read..

"We will go to Supreme Court...Sharad Pawar will rise again": Jitendra Awhad on EC decision over NCP symbol

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 6, 2024 10:24:19 PM IST

Having faced a setback with the Election Commission ruling in favour of the Ajit Pawar faction in the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Sharad Pawar faction leader Jitendra Awhad said they will move the Supreme Court. ... read..

"Decision taken under pressure...": Sharad Pawar faction claim BJP ploy in EC decision on name, symbol

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 6, 2024 10:24:17 PM IST

Weighing in on the Election Commission's decision to allocate the NCP name and party symbol to the ruling faction in the NDA government led by Ajit Pawar, former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, from the Sharad Pawar-led rival faction called it 'unfortunate' ... read..

"Decision taken under pressure...": MVA claims BJP ploy in EC decision on name, symbol

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 6, 2024 10:24:11 PM IST

"We welcome this humbly": Ajit Pawar on EC declaring his faction 'real' NCP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 6, 2024 11:23:46 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has welcomed the decision of the Election Commission that recognised the faction led by him as the "real NCP" in the dispute within the Nationalist Congress Party. ... read..

Lok Sabha passes Bill to check use of unfair means in recruitment and entrance exams

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 9:23:56 PM IST

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed 'the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, which seeks to deal sternly with malpractices and irregularities in government recruitment examinations and competitive entrance tests. ... read..

Big setback to Sharad Pawar, EC decides NCP symbol goes to Ajit Pawar faction

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 9:23:48 PM IST

In a big setback to the faction led by Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission on Tuesday settled the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in favour of the faction led by the petitioner Ajit Pawar. ... read..

"Let us raise our voice against economic oppression of Karnataka by Centre": CM Siddaramaiah urges people to participate in Jantar Mantar protest

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 6, 2024 9:23:45 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday exhorted people to participate in large numbers in the protest at the national capital against the Center's alleged discrimination against the state in tax devolution and grants-in-aid. ... read..

"Aiming to become second state after Uttarakhand," says Rajasthan minister on UCC

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 6, 2024 9:23:43 PM IST

Rajasthan Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary on Tuesday announced that the state government is planning to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the current or next session of the assembly, following in the footsteps of Uttarakhand. ... read..

"Budget share for entire South is less than UP": Congress MP DK Suresh accuses Centre of discrimination

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 6, 2024 9:23:39 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha member DK Suresh on Tuesday accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government of betraying the South Indian states with discriminatory budget allocation. ... read..

Uttarakhand Assembly session proceedings adjourned till 11 am on Wednesday

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 6, 2024 9:23:38 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Assembly session proceedings were adjourned till 11 am on February 7. Ahead of this, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2024 Bill in the State Assembly, in Dehradun on Tuesday. ... read..

'Extremely saddened': President Murmu, VP Dhankhar condole loss of lives in Harda cracker factory fire

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 9:23:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in the devastating fire in a cracker factory at Harda in Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Army Hospital celebrates World Cancer Day 2024

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 9:23:30 PM IST

Malignant Disease Treatment Centre, Army Hospital (R&R) celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 with the theme "Close the Care gap". ... read..

NIA chargesheets 11 Bagladeshi nationals in massive human trafficking case

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 8:24:46 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted 12 Bangladeshi nationals in a massive human trafficking case involving the infiltration and trafficking of foreign nationals into India via the India-Bangladesh border, the agency said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Verbal-vollies go on in Parliament but PM...": Congress' Pawan Khera on DMK MP remarks in Lok Sabha on MoS Murugan

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 8:24:28 PM IST

While DMK MP TR Baalu's "unfit to be a minister" remark for Union Minister L Murugan during Question Hour in Lok Sabha triggered a controversy, Congress leader Pawan Khera said that such verbal volleys are completely normal in Parliament, but Prime Minist ... read..

Lok Sabha takes up bills to include 'Valmiki' in list of SCs in J-K, expand list of Scheduled Tribes

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 8:24:20 PM IST

Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up a bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes Order, 1956 for including 'Valmiki' in the list of SCs in the union territory. ... read..

'One Nation, One Election' anti-democratic, says CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 8:24:17 PM IST

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday slammed as "anti-democratic" the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal by the central government stating that it runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution. ... read..

BJP Parliamentary Party meeting to be held tomorrow

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 8:24:15 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Parliamentary Party meeting will be held on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi court grants transit remand of Lashkar operative Riyaz to J-K Police

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 8:24:10 PM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Tuesday granted transit remand of Lashkar operative Riyaz Ahmad Rather, the key conspirator of the recently busted terror module in Kupwara, to Jammu and Kashmir Police. ... read..

Cabinet expansion soon, says Jharkhand CM; vows to carry forward Hemant Soren's policies

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 6, 2024 8:24:04 PM IST

Days after being sworn into office following the hectic political developments triggered by the stepping down and arrest of his predecessor Hemant Soren, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on Tuesday said his government will carry forward the policies ... read..

Maharashtra: EVM machine stolen from Pune's Saswad, police constitute team to nab culprits

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 6, 2024 7:23:58 PM IST

As Lok Sabha elections are months away, an electronic voting machine (EVM) has been stolen from Tahsildar's office at Saswad in Pune, police said. ... read..

'Sapne Nahi Haqeeqat Bunte..' BJP launches film on PM Modi's guarantees fulfilled in last 10 years

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 7:23:47 PM IST

The BJP's official social media accounts released a film based on the Prime Minister Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in eight languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Assamese, Odia, Bengali and Hindi. ... read..

SC seeks centre to reply on premature release of Bihar politician Anand Mohan

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 7:23:46 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the centre to file a reply on Uma Krishnaiah's plea challenging the premature release of Bihar politician Anand Mohan from prison and adjourned the matter for further hearing on February 27. ... read..

J-K: IAF airlifts elderly woman from Zanskar Valley to Leh for medical treatment

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 7:23:44 PM IST

The Indian Air Force on Monday evacuated an elderly woman who was in a critical medical condition from a village in Ladakh's Zanskar Valley to Leh for treatment. ... read..

"Hidden agenda to replace...": Oppn leaders oppose 'One Nation, One Election' in meet with panel head Kovind

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 7:23:40 PM IST

The chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation One Election and former President, Ram Nath Kovind, on Tuesday met and interacted with representatives of Trinamool Congress leaders Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Kalyan Banerjee who put forth their o ... read..

BJP hits out Rahul Gandhi over 'dog biscuit' row; Congress leader responds

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 6:24:50 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a fresh attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a viral video where the Wayanad MP was seen giving a dog's biscuit to a person after the animal refused to eat it during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' ... read..

"They could implement UCC but would still lose LS polls in U'khand": Congress's Imran Pratapgarhi shreds BJP

New Delhi | February 6, 2024 6:24:48 PM IST

On a day when the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill was tabled in the Uttarakhand Assembly for discussions and passage, Congress leader Imran Pratapgarhi on Tuesday said while the ruling BJP might roll out uniform civil laws in a bid to consolidate its vote b ... read..

Double engine govt is making investment on infrastructure along with schemes for poor welfare: PM Modi

South Goa (Goa) | February 6, 2024 6:24:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the fast-paced development of roads, railways and airports in the country and said, "Double engine government is making record investments in infrastructure along with running big schemes for the welfare of the poo ... read..

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