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West Bengal: BSF apprehends woman narcotic smuggler on India-Bangladesh border

Coochbehar (West Bengal) | February 5, 2024 7:23:35 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) troops foiled a smuggling bid and apprehended one woman narcotics smuggler with prohibited Yaba tablets on the Indo-Bangladesh international border on February 5. ... read..

Union Finance Minister not releasing funds for Upper Bhadra Project in Karnataka: Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 5, 2024 6:24:56 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday accused the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of not releasing funds for the Upper Bhadra Project in Karnataka despite "announcing Rs 5,300 crores" for it. ... read..

IIT Guwahati achieves breakthrough in ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors

Guwahati (Assam) | February 5, 2024 6:24:52 PM IST

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with IIT Mandi and the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Systems, Technical University Wien, have developed a cost-effective method to grow a special semiconductor, said IIT Guw ... read..

"Is this the way he conducts elections?" SC raps civic poll officer who held Chandigarh Mayor elections

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:50 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the civic poll officer who held the Chandigarh Mayor elections and said that it is obvious that the Returning Officer has "defaced" the ballot papers. ... read..

"Oath taking of Sanjay Singh wasn't listed in business of the house": Sources

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:42 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh was not allowed to take oath today because the matter was not listed in the business of the house and no communication from Rajya Sabha ever came for consideration to the upper house chair, sources from the Vice President's ... read..

From online donations to patent registrations and short-term courses, JNU explores diverse avenues to boost internal receipts

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:36 PM IST

From approaching state governments to develop Indian language centres and opening an online payment gateway for donations and from encouraging new patent registrations to planning short-term courses, Jawaharlal Nehru University is delving into a multiface ... read..

Delhi Jal Board money laundering case: Court extends ED custody of ex-chief engineer, contractor by five days

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:34 PM IST

In connection with the Delhi Jal Board money laundering case, the Rouse Avenue court on Monday extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of Delhi Jal Board's retired chief engineer Jagdish Arora and contractor Anil Agarwal by five days. ... read..

Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 25 people stranded due to snow in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 5, 2024 6:24:23 PM IST

The State Disater Response Force (SDRF) on Monday rescued as many as 25 people stranded on the Tyuni Motor Marg under the Chakrata police station limits in Uttarakhand's Dehradun due to heavy snowfall, said an official. ... read..

Land for job case: Delhi court grants 4 weeks' interim bail to Amit Katyal on medical grounds

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:21 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Monday allowed the interim bail plea of businessman Amit Katyal and granted him interim bail for four weeks. ... read..

"Tight slap..." JMM's Mithilesh Kumar Thakur after Champai Soren govt wins Trust Vote with 47 votes in favour

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 6:24:16 PM IST

As Champai Soren-led JMM, Congress, RJD alliance government ultimately sailed through the Trust Vote with 47 votes being cast in its support, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA Mithilesh Kumar Thakur has dubbed the development as a 'tight slap on the faces of tho ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav pays courtesy visit to PM Modi at Parliament House

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:14 PM IST

On Monday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy visit to top BJP leaders at Parliament House. ... read..

Delhi schools to resume physical classes at regular timings from tomorrow

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:10 PM IST

In view of the improved conditions in the national capital, the education department has ordered all government, government-aided and private schools to resume physical classes at their respective regular timings, starting tomorrow. ... read..

Delhi: Woman allegedly raped twice by same person in Naraina area

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:24:06 PM IST

A woman in Delhi alleged that she was raped twice by the same accused on two separate occasions in the Naraina area. ... read..

"Their purchase politics has taken a hit": Congress' Renuka Chowdhury slams BJP over shifting of MLAs from Bihar to Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 5, 2024 5:25:17 PM IST

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury on Monday slammed the BJP over the shifting of the grand old party MLAs from Bihar to Telangana and asked, 'What is their problem?" adding that their purchase politics have taken a hit. ... read..

"You can't deny him oath..." Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj tells VP Dhankar after Sanjay Singh not allowed to take oath

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 5:25:14 PM IST

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday accused Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of "acting against the provisions of the Constitution" after he refused to allow Aam Admi Party leader Sanjay Singh to take oath as an MP today. ... read..

No central storage of passenger's Personally Identifiable Information through Digi Yatra

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 5:25:08 PM IST

The personal information of a passenger is stored in the mobile wallet of the traveller, the Civil Aviation Ministry informed Rajya Sabha on Monday in response to a question on data privacy concerns in Digi Yatra. ... read..

RS Chairman extends condolences on demise of Namibian President, remembers his role in relocation of 8 Namibian Cheetahs to India

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

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed condolences on the demise of Namibia's President Hage G. Geingob, remembering his role in facilitating the relocation of eight Namibian Cheetahs to India in 2022. ... read..

Opposition leaders accuse Modi government of "lofty claims," BJP members hail its achievements in motion of thanks debate

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 5:25:03 PM IST

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Monday resumed discussion on the motion of thanks to the President's Address with the ruling party members highlighting the achievements of the government and the opposition members accusing it of "lofty claims" and "half-trut ... read..

Ruckus erupts in MCD house during budget discussion; MLAs chant 'Mayor Madam Haaye-Haaye' slogans

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 5:24:54 PM IST

Ruckus erupted on Monday at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Civic Centre during a special meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for the discussion on the Revised budget estimates 2023-24. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla launches books by Dr Ramchandra Tiwari

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 5:24:51 PM IST

Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday presided over the book launch ceremony organised by the Department of Hindi and Modern Indian Languages and Journalism at Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Gorakhpur University of Uttar Pradesh where he inaugur ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: Court allows Manish Sisodia to visit his wife once a week in custody

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 5:24:49 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday allowed former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia to visit his wife once a week while in custody. Manish Sisodia was present during the hearing. He is in custody in the Delhi Excise policy case. ... read..

"Will work in interest of people," says Champai Soren after winning Trust Vote

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 5:24:48 PM IST

After winning the Trust Vote in the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren said that the state government will work in the interest of the people. ... read..

"PM Modi and his govt are slowly killing Public Sector Undertakings": Rahul Gandhi in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 5:24:46 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked the BJP-led central government and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are slowly killing the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). ... read..

"PM Modi will deliver political speech": Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Motion of Thanks

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 5:24:44 PM IST

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said the latter will "deliver a political speech" during his scheduled reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha later in the day. ... read..

IUML plays down 'Ram Mandir' comment by state chief, says "It was a warning to not fall into BJP trap"

Kozhikode (Kerala) | February 5, 2024 4:24:32 PM IST

Amid the recent controversy over IUML Kerala president Sayyid Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal's statement on Ram Mandir, party MLA and IUML National General Secretary PK Kunhalikutty said that what the state party chief meant was that the Bharatiya Janata Party ... read..

"Big farce...no realistic plans": BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Kerala budget

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 4:24:30 PM IST

After Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal presented the Kerala Budget 2024-25 today, Union Minister and BJP leader V Muraleedharan termed it a "big farce". ... read..

OCTF's guidelines for Head & Neck Cancer recognized among 13 worldwide clinical practice advice

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 5, 2024 4:24:26 PM IST

The Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC), developed under the aegis of the Oral Cancer Task Force (OCTF), has been recognized amongst the 13 worldwide clinical practice guidelines in Cancers. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath, Badrinath Dham draped in white after heavy snowfall

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | February 5, 2024 4:24:25 PM IST

Kedarnath Dham, one of the country's oldest and most revered pilgrimage sites, witnessed continuous and intense snowfall on Monday. ... read..

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Sanjay Singh's plea against Delhi HC order

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 4:24:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing till March 5 on AAP leader Sanjay Singh's plea against the Delhi High Court order rejecting his petition challenging his remand and arrest in the alleged liquor irregularities case. ... read..

Safer Internet Day: MP reports 3rd highest cybercrime cases against children

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 4:24:00 PM IST

According to the analysis based on the latest National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), Madhya Pradesh reports the third highest cases of cybercrime against children among all other states in the country. Over 90 percent of these cases involve the publishing o ... read..

Jharkhand: Rahul Gandhi meets Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 4:23:58 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday met Kalpana Soren, the wife of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Sore, soon after newly formed government, led by CM Champai Soren, passed the confidence motion in the state assembly. ... read..

Hemant Soren brought back to ED office after Floor Test at State Assembly

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 4:23:52 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was brought back to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after the Champai Soren-led Jharkhand government won the Trust Vote in the State Assembly on Monday. ... read..

"For first time, more than 2 lakh crore kept for capital expenditure": CM Yogi on Uttar Pradesh budget

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 3:24:21 PM IST

After announcing the Uttar Pradesh budget for 2024-25, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that there has been an increase of 6.7 per cent as compared to previous state budgets and for the first time, more than two lakh crore has been kept for c ... read..

"Obstructing work of an elected govt": AAP's Priyanka Kakkar slams BJP

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 3:24:20 PM IST

Aam Admi Party leader Priyanka Kakkar described Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a "popular leader" and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government of "obstructing" the functioning work of an elected government since the party came to p ... read..

"After PM Modi's visit, our seats will increase in Assam": BJP state President Bhabesh Kalita

Guwahati (Assam) | February 5, 2024 3:24:16 PM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita on Monday said that with PM Modi's visit to the state, the party will be able to win more seats. ... read..

"Employment of youth paramount concern": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on KPSC exam results

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 5, 2024 3:24:14 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday said that the government of Karnataka is committed to filling all the vacancies in the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, adding that the employment of the youth is a paramount concern. ... read..

Kerala Budget 2024: Rs 1,000 crore boost for "Navakerala Sadass" projects, focus on tourism, K-Rail, education

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 5, 2024 3:24:13 PM IST

Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal presented the Kerala Budget 2024-25 today, outlining a vision for a "New Kerala" while criticizing the central government's "hostile approach" that he claims has pushed the state towards financial crisis. ... read..

"Political Parties should refrain from using children in political campaigns": ECI

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 3:24:09 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Monday said that Political Parties should refrain from using children in election campaigns in any form whatsoever including the distribution of posters/pamphlets or participation in slogan shouting, campaign rallies, e ... read..

"No politics in PM Modi's speech during Vote of Thanks": BJP's Locket Chatterjee

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 3:24:07 PM IST

In reaction to Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh's remark that the Prime Minister will only sing his praises during the Vote of Thanks at the Budget session of Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee said that it is natural fo ... read..

Champai Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand wins trust vote

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 3:23:57 PM IST

The newly formed government of Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Champai Soren, passed the confidence motion in the state Assembly on Monday. ... read..

"PM Modi's assurance to people of Manipur in Parliament reverberates hollow": Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 3:23:55 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, despite ongoing violence in the state for months, and said that the Prime Minister's assurance to the people of Manipur in August 2023, in ... read..

Bill to amend J-K local body laws introduced in LS

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 3:23:54 PM IST

A bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in the panchayats and the municipalities in Jammu and Kashmir and to bring consistency in the local bodies laws of the Union territory with the provisions of the Const ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks report on Nizam Sugar Factory

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 5, 2024 3:23:50 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed a Cabinet sub-committee to submit a comprehensive report on the revival of the Nizam Sugar Factory, said an official release. ... read..

SC stays Madras HC order sentencing retired IPS Sampath Kumar to 15 days imprisonment in petition filed by MS Dhoni

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 2:25:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court sentencing retired IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days imprisonment in the contempt of court petition filed by cricketer MS Dhoni. ... read..

Mumbai based Influencer files complaint against Poonam Pandey for faking death on social media

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 5, 2024 2:25:36 PM IST

Social media influencer Faizan Ansari gave a written complaint to the Mumbai police and demanded the arrest of model Poonam Pandey for spreading false rumours of her death to get publicity and create a sensation by misleading people. ... read..

Jharkhand CM Champai Soren moves trust motion in Assembly, alleges Centre 'misusing' agencies

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 2:25:30 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren moved the confidence motion in the state Assembly on Monday. ... read..

Bill to tackle entrance exam malpractices introduced in Lok Saba

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 2:25:25 PM IST

A bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday to effectively deter persons, organised groups or institutions that indulge in unfair means and adversely impact the public examination system for wrongful gains. ... read..

"Hope this budget will be about doubling farmers' income": Akhilesh Yadav regarding UP budget

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 2:25:20 PM IST

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday expressed hope that the state budget 2024- 25 will focus on doubling farmers' income and employment to youth. ... read..

Sambar deer strays into Chandigarh residential area, rescued by forest officials

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 5, 2024 2:25:18 PM IST

A team from the Chandigarh Wildlife Department has rescued a Sambar deer after the animal strayed into the residential area of the city on Monday. ... read..

"Paigaam-e-Mohabbat hai", say religious leaders as they reach Parliament to meet PM Modi

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 2:25:16 PM IST

Religious leaders representing various minority sections reached the Parliament on Monday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. ... read..

"This protest is against stepmotherhood treatment": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over Centre's fund distribution

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 5, 2024 2:25:12 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that he would lead a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on February 7 against the 'injustice' done to the state by the Union government in the interim budget for 2024-25. ... read..

Nyay Yatra: Rahul pays tributes to bravehearts Shaheed Tikait Umrao Singh, Sheikh Bhikhari who played key role in 1857 revolt

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 2:25:09 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to Shaheed Shaikh Bhikhari and Shaheed Tikait Umrao Singh during the ongoing Jharkhand leg of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra here on Monday. ... read..

"Feel Raj Bhavan has collaborated," Hemant Soren accuses Jharkhand Governor of being involved in his arrest

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 2:25:07 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was arrested in connection with a land scam case has alleged that Governor C P Radhakrishnan played a role in facilitating his detention. ... read..

Uttarakhand Assembly session proceedings adjourned till 11:00 am on February 6

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 5, 2024 2:24:56 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Assembly session proceedings were adjourned till 11:00 am on February 6. The Pushkar Singh Dhami's government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill on Tuesday. ... read..

Sanjay Bhandari case: Delhi Court stays NBW issued against UK national Sumit Chadha

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 2:24:54 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court has stayed the execution of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against British citizen Sumit Chadha, newly accused by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering related to controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and others ... read..

Manickam Tagore gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha demanding discussion on freeze in appointments after Agnipath scheme

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 1:24:05 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Monday seeking a discussion on the appointment of 1.5 lakh youth selected for the Defence forces between 2019 and 2022. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Goa on Tuesday, inaugurate ONGC Sea Survival Centre

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 1:24:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Goa on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate ONGC Sea Survival Centre, inaugurate India Energy Week 2024. Later in the day, he will participate in the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047 programme, a release from the Prime M ... read..

J-K: Srinagar lays blanketed in white sheet of snow; tourists rejoice

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2024 1:23:59 PM IST

Srinagar, a renowned tourist spot and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, looked ethereal as the city lay covered in a white sheet of snow early on Monday morning. ... read..

"Northeast developing due to stable govt, able leadership": G Kishan Reddy

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 1:23:56 PM IST

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government, Union Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy said that the Northeast, which used to have a new chief minister every year due to "politi ... read..

Jharkhand High Court seeks ED reply on Hemant Soren's plea challenging arrest; next hearing on Feb 12

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 1:23:52 PM IST

The Jharkhand High Court on Monday sought a reply from the Enforcement Directorate on a petition filed by former Chief Minister Hemant Soren challenging his arrest by the probe agency earlier this month in an alleged land "scam". ... read..

Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena: SC agrees to early hearing on Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Maha speaker's decision

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 1:23:51 PM IST

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

Gujarat ATS brings Islamic preacher Azhari to its office in Ahmedabad from Mumbai

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 5, 2024 1:23:45 PM IST

Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari, arrested in an alleged hate speech case by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) was brought to the investigative agency's office in Ahmedabad on Monday. ... read..

AAP leader Sanjay Singh not allowed to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 1:23:40 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh will not take oath today as the Rajya Sabha Chairman has refused to allow him to take oath as a Member of Parliament. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: Court directs CBI to file detailed status report on further investigation in sealed cover

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 1:23:38 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday directed the CBI to file a detailed status report on the further investigation in a sealed cover in the Delhi Excise policy case. This direction was passed after the defence counsel objected to non-full disclosure about th ... read..

SC assures to list soon AAP leader Manish Sisodia's curative petition

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 1:23:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday assured that it will list soon the curative petition filed by AAP leader Manish Sisodia challenging the top court decision rejecting his bail plea in the liquor policy irregularities case. ... read..

"Government has introduced extensive Curricular reforms" say Andhra governor in his address to state assembly

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 1:23:30 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer said that the state government has distributed 9,52,925 Tabs, with preloaded scholastic content of Eighth and Ninth standard to students of Class Eight. ... read..

Himachal: 1 dead, 1 rescued, another missing after car falls into Sutlej River in Kinnaur; search ops on

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 12:25:23 PM IST

A person died, one went missing, and another was rescued after a car they were travelling in fell into the Sutlej River in Kinnaur district, police said on Monday. ... read..

Two criminals involved in robbery arrested after encounter in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 5, 2024 12:25:19 PM IST

Two miscreants involved in a robbing a goldsmith have been arrested after an exchange of fire in Vikas Nagar, Dehradun, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Mumbai Police registers case against mob gathered outside Ghatkopar police station demanding release of Islamic Preacher Azhari

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 5, 2024 12:25:16 PM IST

Mumbai Police has registered a case against the mob that had gathered outside Ghatkopar Police Station late on Sunday night demanding the release of Islamic Preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is facing hate speech charges. ... read..

Assam BJP MLA Ramkrishna Ghosh thanks Dhami govt for bringing UCC in Uttarakhand

Guwahati (Assam) | February 5, 2024 12:25:14 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ramkrishna Ghosh on Monday thanked the Uttarakhand government for bringing the Uniform Civil Code in the state saying that it should have happened earlier. ... read..

"In consultation with Law Commission of India..." Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Uniform Civil Code

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 12:25:07 PM IST

As the Uniform Civil Code Bill is to be tabled in the Uttarakhand assembly session tomorrow, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the Uniform Civil Code is in the consultation process and being reviewed by the Law Commission of I ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Thick blanket of snow covers Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 12:25:00 PM IST

A thick blanket of snow covered the Kharapathar area of Shimla on Monday morning after higher reaches of the state received fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours. ... read..

In ED custody, former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren arrives at state Assembly for new government's floor test

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 12:24:55 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday reached the state Assembly here to participate in the floor test of his successor Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Pawan Kalyan criticises CM Jagan Reddy's comparison of self to Arjuna, YSRCP's politicization of Hindu mythology

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 12:24:53 PM IST

JanaSena president Pawan Kalyan has criticised the use of Hindu mythological characters, like Arjuna, in Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's speech, saying that there is no place for Hindu mythology in politics. ... read..

JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya claims support of 47 MLAs ahead of floor test

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 11:24:24 AM IST

Ahead of the Jharkhand assembly floor test today, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya expressed confidence in winning the floor test by Champai Soren-led government, and claimed that his party will get a minimum of 47 MLAs' suppo ... read..

Parliamentary panel to submit report in Rajya Sabha on 'Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Levels'

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 11:24:22 AM IST

A report on 'Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Levels,' crafted by a Parliamentary committee, is scheduled to be submitted in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as the house convenes for the day. ... read..

Chhattisgarh Guv recalls LK Advani's contribution to country on him being conferred Bharat Ratna

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 5, 2024 11:24:16 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan expressed joy after BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna and said that the veteran is a contribution to the country as a leader. ... read..

INDIA group will easily win vote of confidence today in Jharkhand Assembly: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 11:24:12 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the INDIA bloc will easily prove the alliance's majority on the floor of the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday. ... read..

Manish Tewari gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha demanding discussion on border situation with China

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 11:24:10 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Monday seeking a discussion on the border situation with China. ... read..

ED moves Jharkhand High Court over FIR filed by Hemant Soren under SC/ST Act

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 11:24:07 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Jharkhand High Court challenging the First Information Report registered against its officials based on a complaint by former Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleging "harassment" by the probe agency and accusing them ... read..

Anurag Thakur flags off first train from Himachal to Ayodhya Dham

Una (Himachal Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 11:24:02 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur flagged off the 'Aastha Special Train' to be operated from Andaura to Ayodhya Dham in the early hours of Monday. ... read..

Delhi HC directs jail authorities to produce PFI leader Abubacker virtually

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 11:24:00 AM IST

The Delhi High Court recently directed the jail authorities to produce PFI leader Abubacker E through video conferencing. The Jail authorities have also been directed to produce a medical report on Abubacker and specify how many times he was hospitalised. ... read..

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presents budgets for FY 2024-25

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 5, 2024 11:23:51 AM IST

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented the budget in the state assembly for the financial year 2024-25. ... read..

Uttarakhand Assembly session to begin today; UCC bill to be tabled on Feb 6

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 5, 2024 10:24:11 AM IST

The Uttarakhand Assembly session will begin on Monday in Vidhan Bhavan, Dehradun, at 11 am. ... read..

Two officials injured in rhino attack at Assam's Kaziranga National Park

Golaghat (Assam) | February 5, 2024 10:24:07 AM IST

Two people, a forest guard and a home guard, were severely injured after being attacked by a rhino in the Ververi area at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam's Golaghat district, officials said. ... read..

Assam Deputy Speaker calls Rahul Gandhi's 'Nyay Yatra' a "total flop show"

Guwahati (Assam) | February 5, 2024 10:24:06 AM IST

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Numal Momin, hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is a total flop show and there's already a crack in the INDIA bloc. ... read..

"Govt allocates land for setting up another cancer hospital": Tripura CM

General News | February 5, 2024 10:24:02 AM IST

In another groundbreaking decision aimed at providing quality treatment to cancer patients, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday announced that the state government has allocated 15 acres of land to establish another cancer hospital in the North di ... read..

"Jharkhand was humiliated...." BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo attacks former CM Hemant Soren ahead of floor test

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 10:23:58 AM IST

Ahead of the Jharkhand assembly floor test scheduled for today, state BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo launched a fresh attack on former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and said that Jharkhand was humiliated in front of the national and internationa ... read..

Several flights delayed in Delhi due to fog

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 10:23:53 AM IST

Several flights were delayed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi since flight operations were affected as a layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami says UCC draft Bill is based on public dialogue, deliberation and suggestions

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 5, 2024 10:23:46 AM IST

Ahead of the Uniform Civil Code Bill to be tabled in the Uttarakhand assembly session tomorrow, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Monday that the UCC Bill is the outcome of public dialogue, deliberation, and suggestions. ... read..

"Kejriwal shouldn't run, answer questions of ED": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 10:23:41 AM IST

Lashing out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for skipping the ED summons for the fifth time issued to him in the money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor excise policy 2021-22, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari stated that the Aam Adm ... read..

"BJP can't implement UCC in entire nation," says AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam

Guwahati (Assam) | February 5, 2024 10:23:37 AM IST

After the BJP-led Uttarakhand government cabinet approved the UCC draft and the Assam government is preparing to introduce the Polygamy Ban Bill in the upcoming assembly sessions, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam took a dig at t ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumes Jharkhand-leg, Rahul Gandhi to address public rally in Ranchi

Ramgarh (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 10:23:35 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' resumed from Ramgarh on Monday, the fourth day of his yatra in Jharkhand. ... read..

"Hindus will forget other things if Gyanvapi and Mathura freed peacefully": Ayodhya Ram Mandir trust treasurer

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 5, 2024 10:23:32 AM IST

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra treasurer Govind Dev Giri Maharaj said that the Hindu community will forget about all other things if these temples (Gyanvapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi) are freed peacefully. ... read..

Jharkhand political crisis: Telangana BJP leader lashes out at resort politics

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 5, 2024 10:23:25 AM IST

Rachana Reddy, Hyderabad Bharatiya Janata Party leader lashed out at the shifting of Jharkhand MLAs to Telangana, stating that by doing so the Congress-ruled state was allegedly "wasting resources". ... read..

PM Modi to reply on 'Motion of Thanks' in Lok Sabha today; BJP MPs asked to remain present in House

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 9:24:31 AM IST

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

Odisha: 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian reviews progress of developmental works in Puri

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 5, 2024 9:24:24 AM IST

Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian visited Puri district, as per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to review the progress of various developmental works in the district and interact with students and the public. ... read..

PM Modi meets Padma awardees in Odisha, acknowledges their 'rich contributions'

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 8:24:12 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Padma awardees from Odisha during his visit to the state on Saturday. ... read..

Andhra: Pawan Kalyan meets TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu at his residence in Amaravathi

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 8:24:09 AM IST

Actor-turned-politician and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan visited the residence of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravathi on Sunday. ... read..

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