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Tele ICUs are boon for rural areas: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 3, 2024 12:23:50 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today lauded the tele intensive care units as a revolutionary step in healthcare. ... read..

Jharkhand: BJP's Babulal Marandi asks whether INDIA alliance exists, calls bloc amalgamation of "corrupt people"

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 3, 2024 12:23:45 AM IST

Highlighting the differences among the INDIA bloc members, BJP Jharkhand president Babulal Marandi asked whether this alliance exists and called the group an amalgamation of "corrupt people". ... read..

"97 pc of ED cases are against opposition leaders": Priyanka Chaturvedi slams govt over ED raids

New Delhi | February 3, 2024 12:23:44 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday slammed the ruling BJP government for using ED against the Opposition leaders and said that 97 per cent of ED cases are against Opposition leaders and the conviction rate is les ... read..

Court convicts man for raping minor based on DNA traced from clothes, body of victim

New Delhi | February 3, 2024 12:23:42 AM IST

Delhi's Rohini Court has recently convicted a man for raping a minor on the basis of a DNA report. The court convicted the accused based on the fact that DNA was found on the clothes and body parts of the minor victim. ... read..

J-K: Two-day election training for police, civil officers concludes in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2024 12:23:38 AM IST

The two-day training programme organised for police and civil officers in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 concluded in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, earlier today. ... read..

"Congress' final agreement with Samajwadi Party is done...," SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav

New Delhi | February 3, 2024 12:23:36 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Friday said that the Congress and the Akhilesh Yadav-led party have finalised their seat-sharing agreement in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

ED conducts raids in several states following financial fraud amounting to Rs 200 crores

New Delhi | February 3, 2024 12:23:33 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search operations on January 31, 2024, at 10 locations spread over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh in connection with a case registered under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act ... read..

J-K: Gulmarg, a winter wonderland for tourists and skiers

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2024 12:23:31 AM IST

Gulmarg, a renowned tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, turns into a winter wonderland with heavy snowfall every year. In addition to being a popular tourist spot, it is also a skiing destination and attracts skiers from all over the world. ... read..

Merely personal opinions, we don't authorise them: Congress leader Manickam Tagore on DK Suresh's statement

New Delhi | February 3, 2024 12:23:29 AM IST

Reacting to Congress MP DK Suresh's "separate country" remark, party leader Manickam Tagore on Friday said that such words are "merely personal opinions" and the party does not "authorise them." ... read..

Punjab police avert target killings planned by notorious gangster; one held with pistol

Chandigarh | February 3, 2024 12:23:26 AM IST

Punjab Police have averted planned target killings in the state with the arrest of Harpreet Singh alias Happy Baba of village Aladinpur in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha attends "Tripura Fish Festival 24," says govt taking steps for fish farmers

Agartala (Tripura) | February 3, 2024 12:23:20 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha shared his happiness at attending 'Tripura Fish Festival 24' in Agartala on Friday and said that the state fishery department is taking several steps for the welfare of fish farmers. ... read..

CM Bhupendra Patel welcomes budget presented by state Finance Minister for FY 2024-25

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2024 12:23:18 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has welcomed Gujarat's budget for the year 2024-25 as aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Viksit Bharat@2047" through sustainable development. ... read..

One killed, nine missing after fire breaks out at Himachal cosmetics factory

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 3, 2024 12:23:16 AM IST

One person was killed and nine others were missing after a massive fire broke out earlier in the day at a cosmetic factory in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, officials said. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM meets Union Minister for Heavy Industries; requests to transfer ownership of 492 acres of unused land

New Delhi | February 3, 2024 12:23:11 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Minister for Heavy Industries Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey in the national capital and requested the Union Minister to transfer the ownership of 492 acres of unused land owned by Bharat Heavy Electricals ... read..

'Lachit the Warrior' wins Best Animation Award at Kanchenjunga International Film Festival

Guwahati (Assam) | February 2, 2024 11:24:11 PM IST

'Lachit the Warrior,' an animation film on iconic Ahom general Lachit Barphukan written and directed by Partha Sarathi Mahanta, an Indian Police Service officer in Assam who is currently posted as the DIG of Special Task Force (STF), has clinched the Best ... read..

"BJP tried to topple Jharkhand govt...": Rahul Gandhi

Pakur (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 11:24:10 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Friday entered Jharkhand and alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attempted to topple the Jharkhand government adding that the people of the state stood against their "conspiracy." ... read..

AAP protests against BJP over Chandigarh mayoral elections

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:24:06 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers and leaders on Friday protested in Delhi against BJP over allegations of rigging in the Chandigarh mayor election. ... read..

"He is not going to ED office out of fear": BJP's Dilip Ghosh on Kejriwal skipping summons

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:24:05 PM IST

After Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skipped the Enforcement Directorate's summons for the fifth time, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said that he is not going to the probe agency office out of fear. ... read..

"Trying to escape from his failures": BJP amid Kejriwal's poll-rigging allegations

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:24:03 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday launched a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his allegations that the Chandigarh mayoral elections were rigged, saying that Kejriwal was "trying to escape from his failure by making allegations e ... read..

"Kharge ji said that in sarcastic way... BJP failed to understand": Congress defends Kharge's '400 paar' remark

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:24:01 PM IST

Defending Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's '400 paar ho raha hai' remark, Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil asserted that the party chief said in a sarcastic manner. ... read..

Karnataka CM to lead protest in Delhi; accuses Centre of doing 'injustice' to state

Vijayanagara (Karnataka) | February 2, 2024 11:24:00 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that he will lead a protest in Delhi on February 7 against the 'injustice' done to the State by the Union government in the interim budget for 2024-25. ... read..

"Arrested due to his 'Karma': Babulal Marandi takes swipe at Hemant Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 11:23:58 PM IST

Following the arrest of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Chief and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Babu ... read..

Law Commission of India submits its Report on Law of Criminal Defamation

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:23:51 PM IST

The Law Commission of India, in its report to the Law Ministry recommended the retention of criminal defamation in the scheme of criminal laws of the country. ... read..

Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices of seven different High Courts

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:23:49 PM IST

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointment of Chief Justices of Meghalaya, Allahabad, Gauhati, Orissa, Uttrakhand, Rajasthan, and Punjab and Haryana High Court. ... read..

Swami Nithyananda case: Court announced judgement in favour of girls, says Gujarat High Court advocate

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 2, 2024 11:23:41 PM IST

Gujarat High Court Habeas Corpus Advocate Manasvi Thapar said on Friday that the court has announced judgement in favour of the girls in the case of Swami Nithyananda, who is facing charges of rape and indulging in unnatural sex. ... read..

"Unparliamentary...": Shashi Tharoor reacts to Pralhad Joshi raising DK Suresh's "separate country" remark in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:23:46 PM IST

Reacting to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi raising Congress leader and Karnataka minister DK Suresh's "separate country" remark in Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the Union Minister and called it "unparlia ... read..

Govt issues guidelines for pilot projects on utilizing green hydrogen in shipping sector

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:23:37 PM IST

The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the shipping sector. ... read..

"You're not only mastermind, but also 'bhagoda'": BJP slams Kejriwal for skipping ED summons

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:23:34 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla lashed out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating the Aam Aadmi Party national convenor is "refusing to cooperate" with the central probe agencies in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

Muslim panel expresses concern over allowing 'puja' at Tehkhana in Gyanvapi mosque; seeks time from President Murmu

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:53 PM IST

Following the permission granted for 'puja' at one of the 'Tehkhana' in the Gyanvapi mosque after the Varanasi district court order, the Muslim panel expressed concern over the same, stating that the swift permission of this action, despite the court gran ... read..

"Govt committed to fulfilling needs of Indian Army:" Rajnath Singh

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 10:24:51 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the central government is committed to fulfilling the needs of the Indian Army and highlighted that there has been an increase in respect for the country on the global stage. ... read..

UCC draft comprises of 740 pages and has 4 volumes: CM Dhami after receiving draft copy

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2024 10:24:49 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who received the draft of the Uniform Civil Code under the leadership of retired judge Ranjana Prakash Desai on Friday, informed that the draft report consists of 740 pages and has four volumes, which include suggestion ... read..

Confederation of Indian Industry in favour of implementing One Nation, One Election

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:48 PM IST

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has expressed its views to the High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election (ONOE), supporting simultaneous elections that would synchronise the electoral cycles at the central and state levels. ... read..

LTTE-inspired Omlur arms case: NIA raids six places in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:44 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out a series of raids across Tamil Nadu in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-inspired arms seizure case and seized various incriminating documents. ... read..

Vinay Kumar Choubey appointed principal secretary to Jharkhand CM

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 10:24:43 PM IST

Senior IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey was appointed as the principal secretary to the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, officials said. ... read..

Indian Army reaches out to people in remote Chug valley of Arunachal Pradesh

Chug (Arunachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 10:24:41 PM IST

The Indian Army conducted an Oral Screening Camp for the civilians of Champa Basti of Chug Valley in Arunachal Pradesh on January 31 with an aim to promote oral health awareness and oral health assessment of the civilians located at the remote corners of ... read..

UP: Three of family killed during firing over land dispute in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 10:24:39 PM IST

As many as three members of a family were killed in firing over a land dispute in the Malihabad area of Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, said the police on Friday. ... read..

Indian Railways achieves 1,297 million tonnes freight loading from April 2023 to January 2024

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:37 PM IST

Indian Railways is scaling new heights in its freight business, as seen from the stellar performance of January 2024. ... read..

'Shivling' vandalised in MP's Guna; case registered

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 10:24:36 PM IST

'Shivling' of a Shiva temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district was vandalised following which an FIR (First Information Report) has been registered into the matter, a police official said on Friday. ... read..

Law Commission submits its Report on "Revisiting The Law On Prevention of Damage to Public Property"

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:34 PM IST

The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its report titled "Revisiting The Law On Prevention of Damage to Public Property" to the Government of India. ... read..

JNU right place to engage in scrutiny, ask questions and neutralise anti-India narratives: VP Dhankhar

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:29 PM IST

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday urged students to ask probing questions and neutralise anti-India narratives. Noting that the greatest challenge to society is posed by informed minds capitalising on the ignorance of people, the Vice-President st ... read..

"One king, one ruler, one nation...": CM Mamata Banerjee takes jibe at BJP's 'One Nation, One Election'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 10:24:25 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP's proposal of 'One nation, One election', asserting that it would pave the way for "dictatorship and erode India's diversity." ... read..

"Shameful...": Mallikarjun Kharge on political turmoil in Jharkhand

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:23 PM IST

Tearing into the BJP in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday got the ball rolling by pointing out the delay of the oath-taking of JMM leader Champai Soren and questioned why Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar took the oat ... read..

"MGNREGA workers haven't received dues during last 2 yrs," alleges Rahul Gandhi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 10:24:20 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Friday that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act workers have not received their "dues" for the last two years. ... read..

Maha Gaurav 2024 award presented to Nikhil Wagh by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2024 10:24:16 PM IST

Nikhil Mukund Wagh, PRO, Goa Shipyard Limited has been recently presented with the "Maha Gaurav 2024" award on behalf of the Digital Media Editor Journalist Association Maharashtra, Mumbai, by the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Ajit Pawar at a ... read..

Kavach deployed so far on 1465 Route km and 139 locomotives on South Central Railway: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 9:25:10 PM IST

Kavach has so far been deployed on 1465 route kilometres and 139 locomotives (including electric multiple unit rakes) on the South Central Railway. ... read..

Bihar cabinet expansion: Jitan Ram Manjhi demands two ministries

Patna (Bihar) | February 2, 2024 9:25:08 PM IST

Ahead of cabinet expansion in Bihar, the founder of Hindustani Awam Morcha and former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi demanded the allocation of two departments for their respective MLAs. ... read..

"India on way to becoming economic powerhouse of world," says PM Modi

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 9:25:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his optimism about India evolving into a global 'economic powerhouse,' highlighting the increasing competitiveness of the country's component industry on the international stage. ... read..

Bhopal Crime Branch recovers over 15,000 bottles of cough syrup containing banned codeine, arrests one person

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 9:24:59 PM IST

Bhopal Crime Branch recovered 127 boxes having around 15,000 bottles of cough syrup containing banned codeine and arrested one person in this connection in the city, an official said on Friday. ... read..

"PM Modi knows art of turning untruth into truth": Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 9:24:57 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, stating that despite ongoing violence in the state for months, the Prime Minister adeptly transforming "untruth into truth." ... read..

Consequential train accidents show remarkable decline, Ashwini Vaishnav gives credit to safety measures

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 9:24:55 PM IST

In a significant development, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there has been a substantial decrease in consequential train accidents over the years. The average number of such accidents has dropped from 171 per annum during 2004-14 to 7 ... read..

I doubt whether Congress will be able to win even 40 seats in Lok Sabha elections: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 8:24:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Friday, saying she doubted whether Congress would be able to secure even 40 seats in the upcoming general elections. ... read..

"Ab ki baar 400 par ho raha...": Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks left PM Modi laughing

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:41 PM IST

Referring to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party election slogan of "abki baar 400 par," Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, humorously remarked on Friday that this time the BJP is poised to surpass 400 seats in the upcoming Lo ... read..

President Murmu inaugurates Surajkund Int'l Crafts Mela, says "artists are creative ambassadors of humanity"

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela at Surajkund, Haryana, on Friday. ... read..

Jharkhand Assembly Session to be commenced from Feb 5, likely to seek trust vote

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 8:24:34 PM IST

The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Session will be held on February 5 and February 6. ... read..

Fire breaks out at Himachal cosmetics factory; 41 people rescued

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 8:24:32 PM IST

As many as 41 people were rescued, including 19 people who were said to be injured after a massive fire broke out at a cosmetic factory in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Friday, officials said. ... read..

"If Bharat has to be among top 3 economies then..." Former CEA KV Subramaniam

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:29 PM IST

The Executive Director of the IMF and the former Chief Economic Advisor, KV Subramaniam, said on Friday that if Bharat (India) has to be in the top three economies, then it has to be in the top ten innovative countries in the world. ... read..

"30 lakh govt posts vacant, but Modi government ignoring them": Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:27 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday accused the Modi-led government of neglecting the issue of unemployment and said that it is the "biggest issue" in the country. ... read..

41,160 mobile towers have been sanctioned to provide 4G connectivity to about 55,000 villages: Centre to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:25 PM IST

A total of 41,160 mobile towers have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 41,331 crore to provide 4G connectivity to about 55,000 villages, the Centre told the Rajya Sabha on Friday. ... read..

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh case: Delay in reporting of offences, contradictions in statement and complaint

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:21 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday heard part of arguments on the framing of charges by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. He is accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers during his tenure as WFI Chief. ... read..

"India will become third-largest economy during our third term," says PM Modi

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 7:23:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that the country will emerge as the third-largest economy in the world during the third straight term of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre. ... read..

Tourists rush to Shimla after snowfall, hoteliers elated

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 7:23:35 PM IST

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

One Nation One Election committee holds meeting with delegation of CII, HAM political party

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 7:23:33 PM IST

The High Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation One Election, chaired by Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, on Friday, held a consultation round with delegation from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) comprising Chandrajit Banerjee, Director Gen ... read..

Property must be returned, if PMLA probe goes beyond a year without Charge sheet: Delhi HC

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 6:24:42 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently directed that the property seized during the investigation must be returned if the money laundering probe under PMLA goes beyond a year without filing a prosecution complaint (charge sheet). ... read..

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Talabira Thermal Power Project

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 6:24:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to lay the foundation stone for NLC India Limited's (NLCIL) 2,400 MegaWatt Supercritical Thermal power plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, on Saturday, according to an official statement. ... read..

"Will reveal identity of Rahul Gandhi's body double after PM's Assam visit": CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | February 2, 2024 6:24:39 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that he would reveal the identity of the body double part involving Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Assam visit. ... read..

UP: Five injured in firing between rival groups in Bareilly, probe underway

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 6:24:30 PM IST

As many as five people, including Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Thakur Chandrapal, sustained injuries in fresh firing that broke out between two rival groups in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, said the police on Friday. ... read..

IndiGo reports profit of Rs 30 billion for Q3

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 6:24:26 PM IST

Indigo on Friday reported a profit of Rs 30 billion after tax for the third quarter of the financial year 2024. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with industrialists at Bharat Mobility Global Expo

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 6:24:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly address a programme at India's largest and first-of-its-kind mobility exhibition, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, at the newly constructed 'Bharat Mandapam' in the national capital. ... read..

Delhi LG accords permission to register corruption case against PWD's executive engineer

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 6:24:15 PM IST

Delhi LG, VK Saxena, has accorded permission to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) to register a case against an Executive Engineer of PWD, Delhi government, for misusing the official position and power in a criminal conspiracy with other officers of the de ... read..

"CM who speaks such language should be removed," Mallikarjun Kharge targets Assam CM

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 6:24:14 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday indirectly hit out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for the post on the Varna system that now has been deleted and said that the CM of this country who speaks such a lang ... read..

Two booked on charges of abducting, gang-raping minor in MP's Gwalior, 1 held

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 5:25:23 PM IST

The police booked two persons on the charges of allegedly abducting a 17-year-old girl and trying to gang rape her in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district, an official said on Friday. ... read..

Kerala: UDF boycotts Assembly proceedings after Speaker disallows adjournment notice on SFIO probe into CM Vijayan's daughter

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2024 5:25:09 PM IST

Congress-led United Democratic Front on Thursday after Speaker AN Shamseer declined to entertain the opposition's adjournment motion seeking to debate a Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) inquiry against the IT company owned by Chief Minister Pinar ... read..

ED raids 11 locations in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra in PMLA case

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 5:25:04 PM IST

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate said they conducted searches at 11 premises against a Madhya Pradesh-based company and its directors, who allegedly cheated a UCO Bank-led consortium of Rs 109.87 crore. ... read..

Sand mining scam in Tamil Nadu: ED attaches assets worth nearly Rs 130 crore

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 5:25:02 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets valued around Rs 130.60 crores including movable assets amounting Rs 128.34 crores approx which consist of 209 sand excavators employed in illicit sand mining in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Union Government to encourage HPV vaccination for cervical cancer through relief in price capping: Sources

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 4:24:53 PM IST

The central government, which announced plans to encourage vaccinations against the human papilloma virus (HPV) through its immunisation programme, is exploring options to cap prices so that the vaccines to treat cervical cancer become more affordable, of ... read..

SC seeks Centre's response on plea seeking direction for ensuring compliance of govt hospitals to act regarding organ transplant

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 4:24:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a reply from the Centre on a petition seeking direction to ensure the government or semi-government medical colleges and district hospitals fulfil all requirements under Sections 14 and 14-A of the Transplantation of Hum ... read..

Tamil Nadu: NIA raids 6 places linked to Naam Tamilar Katchi party functionaries suspected to have LTTE links

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 4:24:44 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches on Friday at six places in Tamil Nadu linked to the residences of several functionaries of the state-based Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party based on inputs that they received funds from the LTTE ... read..

"Just a tactic to show himself helpless": BJP's slams Kejriwal for skipping ED summon

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 4:24:42 PM IST

Reacting to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skipping the Enforcement Directorate's summons for the fifth time, BJP leader Harish Khurana said that it is just "a tactic to show himself helpless." ... read..

Telangana: Two Andhra police constables apprehended for smuggling Ganja in Cyberabad

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana) | February 2, 2024 4:24:35 PM IST

The Cyberabad Police have apprehended two Andhra Pradesh police constables for their involvement in smuggling 22 kg of Ganja on Friday. ... read..

Uttarakhand police embrace smart policing with self-balancing electric scooters

Dehradun (Uttrakhand) | February 2, 2024 4:24:32 PM IST

Abhinav Kumar, Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, flagged off four cutting-edge self-balancing electric scooters from the Police Headquarters to patrol the vibrant streets of Haridwar. For the safety of tourists and local citizens, police in Haridwa ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs. 11,599 crore in Guwahati on Feb 3-4

Guwahati (Assam) | February 2, 2024 3:25:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on February 3-4 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development initiatives worth more than Rs 11,599 crore during a public programme in Guwahati, said the Assam government. ... read..

"I will speed up work started by Hemant Soren": Jharkhand CM Champai Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 3:25:26 PM IST

The newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Champai Soren, said on Friday that he will speed up the work started by former CM Hemant Soren to meet the aspirations of people. ... read..

JMM, Congress MLAs onboard at aircraft to Hyderabad from Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 3:25:19 PM IST

Amidst the political unrest in Jharkhand, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress MLAs, including Banna Gupta and others, boarded a private aircraft to Hyderabad from Ranchi airport. ... read..

AIIMS launches AI-based platform for Cancer Diagnosis

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 3:25:17 PM IST

To exploit the power of AI in healthcare, AIIMS, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Pune, has recently launched an AI platform, iOncology.ai, for facilitating early detection of Cancer, the official s ... read..

Allahabad HC declines stay on Varanasi court order allowing Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 3:25:10 PM IST

Allahabad High Court on Friday denied the stay on the Varanasi Court order that allowed the Hindu side to offer prayers in the southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque. ... read..

BJP committed fraud in Chandigarh mayoral polls: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 3:25:08 PM IST

After the alleged detention of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, who were on their way to protest against the disputed Chandigarh mayoral polls, Delhi minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said the BJP committed 'fraud' in the elections. ... read..

Assam monitoring Uttrakhand's UCC bill, lining up Polygamy ban bill: Assam CM

Guwahati (Assam) | February 2, 2024 3:25:02 PM IST

The Assam government is closely monitoring the Uttrakhand UCC report and will take its decision on banning polygamy in the state, in the upcoming budget session. ... read..

"World's biggest party caught stealing votes", Kejriwal led AAP protests against BJP

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 3:24:51 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal, along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other party leaders, protested in Delhi against the BJP over the Chandigarh mayoral elections. ... read..

JMM's Champai Soren takes oath as Chief Minister of Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 2:25:27 PM IST

Amidst the political unrest in Jharkhand, Champai Soren, a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party, took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Friday at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. ... read..

Over 130 planes including 77 fighters, to take part in mega IAF exercise Vayu Shakti-2024

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 2:25:15 PM IST

All frontline aircraft, including the Rafale fighter jets and Prachand attack choppers, will take part in the Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayushakti, Air Force Vice Chief-Air Marshal AP Singh said on Friday. ... read..

AP minister RK Roja visits Srivenkateswara Temple in Tirumala

Tirupathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 2:25:13 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister RK Roja paid a visit to the sacred Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple. During the VIP break on Friday morning, she actively participated in the seva (service) and offered her prayers to the deity. ... read..

Drone surveillance being conducted at Gyanvapi complex amid 'bandh' announcement

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 2:25:01 PM IST

Drone surveillance was conducted at the Gyanvapi complex amid the 'bandh' announced by the Muslim community. ... read..

Delhi: Woman gang-raped, accused nabbed from Meerut

South Delhi (New Delhi) | February 2, 2024 2:24:59 PM IST

Two persons were arrested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh for the alleged gang rape of an 18-year-old woman in the national capital, Delhi Police informed on Friday. ... read..

Former Jharkhand CM and JMM chief Hemant Soren sent to 5-day ED custody

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 2:24:56 PM IST

JMM leader and former chief minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, has been sent to five-day custody of the Enforcement Directorate by the High Court in connection with an alleged land scam case. ... read..

Uttarakhand: UCC committee submits final report to CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2024 2:24:54 PM IST

The committee formed under the leadership of retired judge Ranjana Prakash Desai for the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand submitted the draft to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday. ... read..

Centre merges 4 Home Minister's medals into one as 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak'

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 1:24:53 PM IST

The Centre has merged, with immediate effect, four existing Home Minister's medals to institute one new medal named "Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak". ... read..

Delhi police detain Haryana AAP Chief Sushil Gupta ahead of scheduled protest over Chandigarh Mayor election

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 1:24:45 PM IST

Ahead of the scheduled protest over the Chandigarh Mayor election by the Aam Aadmi Party, Aam Aadmi Party Haryana State President Dr Sushil Gupta was detained while he was going to join protest against the BJP in Delhi. ... read..

"Hemant Soren govt looted Jharkhand in last 3 years": Union Minister Arjun Munda

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 1:24:42 PM IST

Coming down heavily on former Jharkhand CM and JMM chief Hemant Soren, Union Minister and former Jharkhand CM Arjun Munda said on Friday said that the government led by Soren had looted the state in the last three years. ... read..

South India garnered all investments under Congress govt's freight equalization policy: Rajeev Chandrasekar on DK Suresh's "separate country" remark

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 1:24:38 PM IST

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekar on Friday blamed the freight equalization policies of the successive Congress governments at the Centre for North India lagging behind in development. ... read..

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