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Telangana: Air Force officer dies in accident while repairing aircraft

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 5, 2024 7:24:15 AM IST

An Air Force officer was killed after suffering a head injury in an accident while repairing an aircraft at Hakimpet Air Force Station in Telangana, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Section 144 imposed near Jharkhand assembly ahead of special session

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 5, 2024 7:24:10 AM IST

In view of the upcoming special session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, the Ranchi district administration has imposed Section 144 of CrPC within a 100-meter radius of the assembly building. ... read..

India's largest theatre festival 'Bharat Rang Mahotsav' inaugurated in Gujarat's Kachchh

Bhuj (Gujarat) | February 5, 2024 7:24:05 AM IST

After a successful launch in Mumbai, India's largest theatre festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav commenced in the Kachchh district of Gujarat on Sunday. ... read..

77-yr-old found dead at rented villa in Goa, murder suspected

Panaji (Goa) | February 5, 2024 7:24:04 AM IST

A 77-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his rented villa in North Goa's Marra in a suspected robbery bid on Sunday, police said. ... read..

Gujarat Police get transit remand of Islamic Preacher Azhari in hate speech case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 5, 2024 6:23:48 AM IST

Gujarat Police has got a two-day remand of Islamic Preacher Mufti Salman Azhari from a Mumbai Court in an alleged hate speech case. ... read..

BJP, RSS likely to hold coordination meeting in Dehradun on Feb 19

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 6:23:43 AM IST

In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, a joint meeting between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is likely to be held in Dehradun on February 19, sources said on Sunday. ... read..

Congress chief Kharge to interact with leaders, workers in Punjab's Samrala on Feb 11

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 5, 2024 6:23:41 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is set to visit Punjab's Samrala on February 11 to lead the state's first worker convention of the party. ... read..

Delhi: Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi flags off 'Shri Ramayan Yatra' tourist train

New Delhi | February 5, 2024 5:23:37 AM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi flagged off the 'Shri Ramayan Yatra,' a Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train, from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station on Sunday. ... read..

Independent institutions in India being vitiated under 'electoral autocracy': Shashi Tharoor

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 5, 2024 5:23:35 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre on Sunday, accusing it of misusing central agencies to target political opponents. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accuses KCR of betrayal in water-sharing, dares him to debates on issue

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 5, 2024 3:23:36 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday accused BRS President and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao of betraying the people in the water-sharing of Krishna and Godavari. ... read..

J-K: Army conducts camp, extends aid to border villagers on World Cancer Day

Akhnoor (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2024 2:24:25 AM IST

In their efforts to address the healthcare needs of villagers in the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, the Indian Army organized a free medical camp at Dokh Khalsa village on Sunday, supplying medicines to both humans and animals free of cost. ... read..

Ludhiana devotees present silver mirror to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya for divine reflection

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 5, 2024 2:24:23 AM IST

The first mirror, crafted with a silver frame, arrived from Ludhiana for Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on Sunday. ... read..

"Proposal to bring bill on UCC unanimously passed in cabinet meeting": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 4, 2024 11:53:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill will be tabled in the upcoming session of Assembly after a draft report related to UCC got approved at a Cabinet meeting on Sunday. ... read..

"BJP doesn't need him...:" Bansuri Swaraj jibes at Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 11:53:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bansuri Swaraj has refuted the claim of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that leaders of his party were asked to join the BJP, saying that her party does not 'need' the AAP chief. ... read..

Delhi LG writes to CM Kejriwal over "pathetic" state of govt-run hospitals

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 11:53:39 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressing his "deep disappointment and concern" with regard to the "pathetic state" of hospitals under the Health Department of GNCTD (Government of National Capital Territory of ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal writes to Delhi LG; urges to remove Health and Finance secretaries

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 11:53:37 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday wrote to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena seeking the removal of two Health and Finance secretaries. ... read..

Piyush Goyal encourages constructive feedback to shape policies, effectiveness of PLI Scheme

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 11:53:35 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal encouraged industry's constructive feedback and collaborative engagement to shape the policies, procedures, and effectiveness of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. ... read..

Ennore gas leak: TN govt imposes Rs 5.92 cr environmental compensation for Coromandel fertiliser plant

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 11:53:33 PM IST

Tamil Nadu State government has imposed Rs 5.92 cr environmental compensation for Coromandel International Limited in Ennore responsible for the Ammonia Gas leak on December 26 last year. ... read..

"Kejriwal should face the situation instead of running away...": Giriraj Singh on Delhi CM

Patna (Bihar) | February 4, 2024 11:53:30 PM IST

Slamming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for skipping the ED summons, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday said that the AAP chief should face the situation instead of running away. ... read..

"Confident that India has much to offer when it comes to international issues in justice delivery": President Murmu

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 11:53:26 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed her confidence that the country as a key stakeholder in the global discourse can offer much to offer when it comes to international issues in justice delivery. ... read..

"ED will not leave those...": Annamalai on illegal sand mining in Vellore

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 11:53:22 PM IST

In a significant statement addressing the issue of illegal sand mining, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai asserted on Sunday that the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) will not leave those involved. ... read..

"ED takes no action against BJP leaders...": Kapil Sibal

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 11:53:21 PM IST

Questioning the credibility of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Sunday said that in spite of of ED being aware of corruption cases against BJP leaders in various states, central agency refrains from taking action against th ... read..

Exhibition of roses organised in Madhya Pradesh's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 11:53:19 PM IST

Around 2400 roses of 162 varieties were exhibited at Gandhi Hall in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Sunday. ... read..

"Kejriwal crossed all limits in speaking lies": Delhi BJP Chief slams Delhi CM

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 11:53:13 PM IST

Amidst the allegations levelled by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding 'poaching of MLAs by BJP', Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva accused AAP chief of crossing all limits in "speaking lies" as he got trapped in corruption. ... read..

National Dairy Development Board to provide consultancy to set up Milk Processing Plant in Kangra: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 11:53:08 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here on Sunday that the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to provide consultancy services for the establishment of a state-of-the-art ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Fishermen in Rameswaram declare strike, threaten LS election boycott over long-standing grievances

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 11:53:02 PM IST

In a decisive move aimed at drawing attention to their longstanding grievances, Rameswaram fishermen have announced a symbolic strike and outlined a series of demands to address the challenges they face. ... read..

Three operatives of gangster Goldy Brar arrested by Punjab Police from UP's Gorakhpur

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 4, 2024 11:52:57 PM IST

Amid the ongoing drive to eliminate the organised criminal networks in the state, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police arrested three operatives of foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar from UP's Gorakhpur in the sensational Chandigarh fir ... read..

Bengaluru: Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre celebrated "MARATHA DAY"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 4, 2024 11:52:48 PM IST

In a poignant ceremony at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi, on Sunday, Maratha Day was celebrated with great fervour. ... read..

Incubation centre will be built in Patna NIT campus: Bihar CM attends annual alumni meet of BCE-NIT

Patna (Bihar) | February 4, 2024 11:52:46 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday attended the centenary year of the Bihar College of Engineering (BCE)-National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT-P) and announced the preparation of an incubation centre in the NIT campus. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Kanimozhi asserts extensive outreach plans for DMK's election manifesto preparation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 10:54:31 PM IST

In a bid to address the diverse needs and aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu, DMK MP Kanimozhi on Sunday unveiled plans for an extensive outreach programme aimed at shaping the party's election manifesto. ... read..

"We are on alert along LoC," says BSF IG as J-K receives fresh spell of snowfall

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 4, 2024 10:54:27 PM IST

After fresh spell of snowfall was received in Jammu and Kashmir, Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General Ashok Yadav on Sunday said that security forces will remain alert along Line of Control (LoC) and adequate arrangements are being made for the s ... read..

Lal Krishna Advani brought value-based politics: BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Laxman

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 4, 2024 10:54:25 PM IST

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing that veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred the country's highest civilian award--Bharat Ratna--, BJP MP, KS Laxman on Sunday said that Advani brought value-bas ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh condoles deaths in Udhampur accident

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 10:54:22 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh condoled the loss of lives in the road accident along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Sunday. ... read..

'Did not prefer to go because...': Bihar Congress MLA Siddharth Saurav after party shifts 16 MLAs to Hyderabad

Patna (Bihar) | February 4, 2024 10:54:18 PM IST

Ahead of the crucial floor test of the newly elected NDA government in Bihar on February 12, Bihar Congress MLA Siddharth Saurav on Sunday said that he was unable to join 16 MLA heading to Hyderabad as he was preoccupied with some work in his constituency ... read..

"PM Modi might soon handover steel mills of Jharkhand to his billionaire friends": Rahul Gandhi

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) | February 4, 2024 10:54:14 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might soon handover the steel mills of the state to his billionaire friends adding that the economic injustice has been deliberately orchestrated by PM in the nation where rulin ... read..

"Neither I was asked nor informed...": JMM's Lobin Hembrom amid party alliance sent to Hyderabad

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 4, 2024 10:54:12 PM IST

After JMM MLAs were sent to Hyderabad amidst the political unrest in Jharkhand, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Lobin Hembrom on Sunday said that he was neither informed about the shifting of legislators nor he was informed about it. ... read..

"Congress could not deliver what they promised in Rajasthan," says Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 4, 2024 10:54:08 PM IST

After visiting the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-East Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) site in Kota on Sunday, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the BJP government will complete the project in five years adding that Congress faile ... read..

Kargil rejoices as timely snowfall breaks winter dry spell for farmers

Kargil (Ladakh) | February 4, 2024 9:54:20 PM IST

In a much-needed reprieve in Ladakh, Kargil experienced a significant snowfall, bringing relief to farmers who were struggling through a prolonged dry winter. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: SP's Swami Prasad Maurya shown black flags in Kaushambi; two detained by police

Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 9:54:16 PM IST

Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Swami Prasad Maurya was on Sunday shown black flags by a group of people, in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi. ... read..

Goa to provide Pertuzumab-Trastuzumab drug combo free to Her2 breast cancer patients

Panaji (Goa) | February 4, 2024 9:54:14 PM IST

As the world marks #WorldCancerDay, the state of Goa on Sunday announced significant strides in cancer care, promising free access to the Pertuzumab-Trastuzumab drug combination for those battling Her2 breast cancer. ... read..

"Habit of making statement with no basis...": BJP's Nalin Kohli slams Delhi CM

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 9:54:04 PM IST

Amidst escalating political tensions following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's allegations of 'poaching of MLAs by BJP', Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nalin Kohli slammed AAP chief and asserted that Delhi CM has a habit of making a statement ... read..

Odisha: DGP reviews security arrangements at State Assembly ahead of Budget session

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 4, 2024 9:54:02 PM IST

Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi on Sunday reviewed the security arrangements at the State Legislative Assembly ahead of the budget session which is set to begin on February 5. ... read..

JNU, Odisha govt signs MoU for establishment of Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia studies

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 4, 2024 9:53:52 PM IST

The Odisha government and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) signed an MoU on Sunday for the establishment of the Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia Studies at JNU. ... read..

Centre's intervention in state governance undermines federal principles: Mallikarjun Kharge

Thrissur (Kerala) | February 4, 2024 9:53:50 PM IST

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday attacked the BJP-led central government alleging that its intervention in state governance and attempts to weaken the political autonomy of states undermines the principles of federalism. ... read..

Congress' Acharya Pramod meets Rajnath Singh; invites him for Kalki Dham foundation laying ceremony

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 9:53:49 PM IST

Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Sunday and invited him to the foundation stone laying ceremony of Shri Kalki Dham in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on February 19. ... read..

PM Modi forgot that Somnath Temple was rebuilt after Congress govt was formed: TS Singh Deo

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 9:53:47 PM IST

Former Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo on Sunday reminded Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Somnath Temple was rebuilt only after the Congress government was formed. ... read..

"BJP using Delhi Police like delivery boys to serve their notices": AAP leader Jasmine Shah

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 8:53:45 PM IST

Expressing sympathy with the Delhi Police officials, Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Jasmine Shah on Sunday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using police officials like delivery boys to serve their political notices. ... read..

"A Muslim can adopt child without making declaration under Shariat Act," says Delhi Court

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 8:53:42 PM IST

The Delhi Court, while dismissing a partition suit, has held that any individual belonging to the Muslim community can adopt a child without making a declaration under the Shariat Act. ... read..

Uttarakhand: UCC report presented before Cabinet; meeting underway at CM Dhami's residence

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 4, 2024 8:53:38 PM IST

A report of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was presented at a Cabinet meeting which was held at the residence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. ... read..

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves UCC report, bill likely to be tabled in Assembly on February 6

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 4, 2024 8:53:29 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Sunday approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) report in a meeting held at the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence. ... read..

Delhi Minister Atishi criticises crime branch's "interesting" notice, says it is "neither an FIR nor summons"

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 8:53:22 PM IST

Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi expressed skepticism regarding the nature of the notice served by the crime branch in connection with the poaching claim case on Sunday, highlighting that it lacked clarity. ... read..

JMM, Congress MLAs arrive at Shamshabad airport ahead of Champai Soren-led govt's floor test tomorrow

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 4, 2024 7:53:44 PM IST

Ahead of the crucial floor test of Champai Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand on Monday, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress MLAs, arrived at Shamshabad airport from the resort in Hyderabad. ... read..

"Detailed route being prepared": Congress clarifies Akhilesh Yadav's "no invite" claim to Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 7:53:42 PM IST

After Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that he hasn't yet been invited to Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Congress on Sunday said that yatra's detailed route and programme in Uttar Pradesh will be shared with INDIA alliance constituents after ... read..

Defence forces, DRDO, over 1,200 defence firms to participate at Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo in Pune

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 7:53:37 PM IST

Indian Defence forces along with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are set to take part in the inaugural edition of the Maharashtra Defence Expo which is being held from February 17-19 in Pune with an aim of promoting the medium and ... read..

Rajasthan CM, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat visit PKC-ERCP link project site

Kota (Rajasthan) | February 4, 2024 7:53:35 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhajanll Sharma and Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday visited the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal -East Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) site in Kota. ... read..

Government working towards strengthening Cancer treatment service: Tripura CM on World Cancer Day

Agartala (Tripura) | February 4, 2024 7:53:33 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that his government is working towards strengthening the cancer treatment service in the state after attending a cancer awareness programme marking World Cancer Day. ... read..

NIA chargesheets 3 Myanmar nationals in international human trafficking case

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 6:54:17 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three Myanmar nationals in a major international human trafficking case involving the illegal infiltration and trafficking of foreign nationals, primarily of Rohingya origin, into Ind ... read..

President Murmu, Amit Shah attend CLEA- Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference 2024

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 6:54:15 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended CLEA -Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference (CASGC) 2024 at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. ... read..

"Priority is to increase employment, establish law and order in Bihar...": Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 6:54:10 PM IST

The newly appointed Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday said that his government's biggest concern is that youth of the Bihar should get work in their native state adding that establishing law and order will also be a priority of his go ... read..

Bihar: Special Court convicts seventh accused in 2015 East Champaran fake currency case

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 6:54:08 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court Patna has convicted one more accused in Bihar's East Champaran fake currency seizure case. ... read..

"India needs to take lead in making Vipassana more acceptable": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 6:54:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded Acharya SN Goenka's efforts to make everyone's life peaceful, happy and harmonious through his campaigns. ... read..

Assam Legislative Assembly's Budget session to start on Feb 5

Guwahati (Assam) | February 4, 2024 6:54:03 PM IST

The Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly will begin on February 5 and the session is scheduled to go on until February 28. ... read..

"All tactics are being used to harass AAP leaders": Priyanka Chaturvedi

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 6:53:57 PM IST

Stating that every possible tactic is being adopted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to harass the Aam Admi Party leaders, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday said that BJP makes big claims about winning more than 400 seats in the ensu ... read..

Use of Technology in Judiciary will bring simplicity to system: Amit Shah

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 6:53:55 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the use of technology in the judicial system will bring simplicity to the whole system. ... read..

Gujarat: Surat police adopts AI to check cyber crimes

Surat (Gujarat) | February 4, 2024 5:53:16 PM IST

The Surat police has adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to train its personnel to reduce cybercrime and adhere to the cyber security needs of the citizens, a senior officer said. ... read..

Vipassana is path of self-transformation through self-observation: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 5:53:09 PM IST

Highlighting the importance of Vipassana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Vipassana is the path of "self-transformation through self-observation." ... read..

"Feeling of solidarity and power of unity is major basis of Viksit Bharat": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 5:53:07 PM IST

Recalling the beginning of the birth centenary celebrations of the Vipassana meditation teacher, Acharya SN Goenka a year ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that the nation celebrated 'Amrit Mahotsav' and also remembering the ideals of Kalyan Mi ... read..

Telangana: Man found dead in van on roadside in Rangareddy

Rangareddy (Telangana) | February 4, 2024 4:53:47 PM IST

A man was found dead in a van on Sunday morning at Puppalguda Road in Narsingi area, police said. ... read..

MLA poaching claim: Crime Branch serves fresh notice on Kejriwal, asks him to respond by tomorrow

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 4:53:44 PM IST

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday served a fresh notice on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asking him to respond to his charges of poaching attempts by the BJP with evidence by Monday. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolts Meghalaya's East Garo Hills

East Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | February 4, 2024 4:53:42 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale was recorded in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills on Sunday afternoon, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Andhra CM Jagan says farmers are his star campaigners for upcoming polls

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 4:53:40 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday said farmers are the star campaigners for his party in the ensuing general and assembly elections. ... read..

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 23 fishermen from Tamil Nadu

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 4:53:38 PM IST

A total of 23 Indian fishermen and two boats were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy from Rameswaram, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

Govt moving towards making electricity bill zero: PM Modi in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 4, 2024 4:53:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre is moving towards making the electricity bill of the households in the country zero. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolts Kargil

Kargil (Ladakh) | February 4, 2024 4:53:28 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale was recorded in Kargil in Ladakh on Sunday afternoon, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

"We will win Jharkhand floor test": Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) | February 4, 2024 4:53:26 PM IST

After Champai Soren took the oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said he was confident that the INDIA bloc parties would win the floor test in the 81-member Jharkhand assembly. ... read..

Amid freezing cold, march in Ladakh for statehood

Leh (Ladakh) | February 4, 2024 4:53:24 PM IST

Thousands of people braved the cold and took out a march demanding statehood for Ladakh and protection under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution for the Union Territory. ... read..

Uttarakhand: UCC Bill to get Cabinet nod after completion of legislative work on draft

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 4, 2024 4:53:23 PM IST

The Uniform Civil Code Bill will be brought for the approval of the Uttarakhand Cabinet after the completion of legislative work on the UCC report, said sources in the government. ... read..

LS polls: BJP MP Pabitra Margherita predicts clean sweep for party in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | February 4, 2024 3:53:18 PM IST

BJP MP Pabitra Margherita on Sunday came out all guns blazing at the Congress, claiming that the grand old party will not win a single seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state. ... read..

Embassy staffer in Moscow held for sharing 'confidential' information with Pak's ISI: UP ATS

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 3:53:16 PM IST

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested an Indian Embassy staff in Moscow for allegedly providing 'confidential' information to Pakistani intelligence agency ISI, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. ... read..

HP: Teachers Association in Shimla raises concern over delay in JBT exam results

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 3:53:13 PM IST

The Elementary Trained Teachers Association in Shimla has raised concern over the delay of Junior Basic Training (JBT) exam results and raised a demand that appointments for the JBT batch vacancies be made as soon as possible. ... read..

"Comprehensive welfare...": CM Jagan sets YRSCP's purpose for Andhra, LS polls

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 3:53:08 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday said the purpose of the ruling party in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections is comprehensive welfare of the state. ... read..

"Central govt spends 4 pc on schools while we spend 40 pc": Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 3:53:04 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday took a dig at the Centre and said that the Central Government is spending only 4 per cent of the total budget on schools and hospitals while the Delhi government, for the past eight years, has been spending 4 ... read..

"LK Advani devoted his whole life to welfare of people": MoS Nityanand Rai

Patna (Bihar) | February 4, 2024 3:52:59 PM IST

The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bestowing the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on India's former Deputy Prime Minister, LK Advani. ... read..

Jallikattu event held in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai, 15 injured in first round

Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 3:52:57 PM IST

A Jallikattu event began at Kulathur Village in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district. ... read..

"Those in power after Independence...": In Guwahati, PM Modi bristles at Cong over Ayodhya snub

Guwahati (Assam) | February 4, 2024 3:52:56 PM IST

Bristling at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said those who were at the helm at the Centre for long since independence couldn't understand the significance of places of worship, adding that they set a trend in the practice of being 'a ... read..

Rajasthan: 3 dead, 1 injured as car collides with pole in Sikar

Sikar (Rajasthan) | February 4, 2024 2:54:17 PM IST

Three people died and one was injured after a car collided with a roadside pole on Didwana Road in Sikar, Rajasthan, on Sunday night, the Station House Officer (SHO) said. ... read..

J-K: 4 dead, 1 injured after car collides with truck in Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 4, 2024 2:54:14 PM IST

Four members of a family died and one was injured after their car collided with a truck in the Udhampur district, said police on Sunday. ... read..

PDA with us...BJP has already accepted defeat: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 2:54:12 PM IST

Taking a dig at the BJP over its delay in naming its Lok Sabha candidates in the state, Samajwadi Party chief and former chief minister, Akhilesh Yadav, on Sunday claimed nobody wants to fight a losing battle by accepting a ruling party ticket. ... read..

Duo inspired by web series 'Farzi' print, circulate fake currency in Hyderabad; held

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 4, 2024 2:54:04 PM IST

Two people have been apprehended for allegedly printing fake Indian currency notes and circulating them in Hyderabad. Fake money worth over Rs 4 lakh was recovered from the duo, police said on Sunday. ... read..

"Why should we ask for an invitation?": Akhilesh claims hasn't yet been invited to Rahul's yatra

Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 4, 2024 1:53:46 PM IST

With the Opposition bloc--INDIA--teetering on the brink of collapse amid rising dissidence and differences over seat-sharing for the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav introduced a fresh sour note claiming that he had not yet been e ... read..

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt constitutes inquiry committee to probe "irregularities" in KEONICS

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 4, 2024 1:53:44 PM IST

Karnataka government has constituted an inquiry committee to probe "irregularities" in the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (KEONICS) during the previous BJP government in the state, said Minister Priyank Kharge. ... read..

Thousands line streets as PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 4, 2024 1:53:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow here on Sunday, waving and smiling from an open-topped vehicle as locals, lining both sides of the streets in their thousands, chanted his name and raised loud cheers. ... read..

"Be it Kejriwal or Atishi...": BJP tears into AAP over MLA poaching claim

New Delhi | February 4, 2024 1:53:28 PM IST

After the Delhi Police Crime Branch served a notice on AAP leader and minister Atishi on Sunday, in connection with her claim of attempts to poach the party's MLAs, the BJP launched a blistering attack on the ruling party in the national capital. ... read..

PM Modi dedicates, lays foundation stone for multiple projects worth Rs 11,600 cr in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 4, 2024 1:53:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 11,599 crore here in Guwahati. ... read..

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves new film policy to increase subsidy for local films

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 4, 2024 1:53:23 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Cabinet under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved the new film policy for increasing the subsidy for those making local films in the state. ... read..

Assam: Tight security arrangements in Guwahati ahead of PM Modi's visit today

Guwahati (Assam) | February 4, 2024 12:53:14 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam, preparations were underway at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati, on Sunday. ... read..

Punjab CM Mann to hand over job letters to 10 state players in Chandigarh

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 4, 2024 12:53:09 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is scheduled to present appointment letters to 10 state players for the positions of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) officer and Deputy SP at his residence in Chandigarh on Sunday. ... read..

Rahul's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' reaches Dhanbad

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) | February 4, 2024 12:53:06 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which is currently in its Jharkhand leg, reached Dhanbad on Sunday. ... read..

Our vote share won't be affected by actor Vijay's entry into politics: AIADMK's Sellur K Raju

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2024 12:53:02 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Sellur K Raju said that his party's vote share will not be affected by actor Vijay's entry into state politics. ... read..

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