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Delhi Public School gets bomb threat; case registered

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 1:24:36 PM IST

Delhi Police have registered a case and have begun investigation after the Delhi Police School in R K Puram in the national capital recieved a call warning of a bomb in the institute's premises. ... read..

J-K: Baramulla Police crackdowns on drug smuggling, 39 peddlers arrested in January

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2024 1:24:35 PM IST

Baramulla Police have registered 24 cases under the NDPS act, and arrested 39 drug peddlers including 3 hard-core drug peddlers who have been booked under PIT NDPS PSA in Baramulla district during January 2024, according to the official press release. ... read..

"From Kanyakumari to Kashmir...": Kharge condemns Cong MP's nationhood rant, BJP seeks referral to Ethics Committee

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 1:24:33 PM IST

Amid an uproar in the Upper House on Congress leader and Karnataka minister DK Suresh's remark that southern states may soon demand separate nationhood if they continue to be treated unfairly in terms of budgetary allocations, Leader of the Opposition in ... read..

Jharkhand CM designate Champai Soren meets Guru Shibu Soren, says swearing-in soon

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 12:24:55 PM IST

Jharkhand CM-designate Champai Soren called on JMM patron Shibu Soren and his wife Roopi Soren to seek his blessings before taking oath as Chief Minister of Jharkhand. ... read..

Snowfall in J-K's Rajouri brings joy to tourists, farmers; road closures impact connectivity

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2024 12:24:52 PM IST

The Pirpanjal region in Rajouri District witnessed snowfall on Friday bringing smiles to the faces of tourists and farmers. ... read..

PM Modi holds meeting with top ministers to discuss government's strategy in Parliament

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 12:24:46 PM IST

In view of the third day of the Budget session of the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the top minister to discuss the government's strategy in the Parliament on Friday. ... read..

Manipur: Security forces conduct search operations in vulnerable areas, seize weapons

Imphal (Manipur) | February 2, 2024 12:24:45 PM IST

Security forces have conducted search operations and area domination in vulnerable areas of the hills and valley districts of the state, seizing weapons, Manipur Police said on Friday. ... read..

SC refuses to entertain Hemant Soren's plea, asks him to approach HC

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 12:24:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain JMM leader and former chief minister Heman Soren's plea, challenging his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in the land deal case, asking him to approach the concerned High Court with his petitio ... read..

'Vyas Ji Ka Tehkana' should be called 'tal grih' or 'tal ghar': Kashi Vishwanath Trust chairman

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 12:24:34 PM IST

Days after the Varanasi district court allowed Hindus to hold prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque, Nagendra Pandey, chair, Kashi Vishwanath Trust, said the 'Vyas Ka Tehkhana' should be renamed as 'tal Grih' or 'tal ghar'. ... read..

Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai submits final UCC report to Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2024 12:24:27 PM IST

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Committee Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, along with the committee members, handed over the UCC final report to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in a programme organised at Mukhya Sevak Sadan. ... read..

Excise policy case: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to skip ED summons for fifth time

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:25:57 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will skip the Enforcement Directorate's summons for the fifth time in connection with the money laundering probe related to irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 case. ... read..

Cash recovery, 8.5-acre land parcels...: ED cites grounds for arresting former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 11:25:55 AM IST

Sharing details of the grounds for arresting former chief minister Hemant Soren, the ED on Friday said it recovered cash worth in excess of Rs 36 lakh from the possession of the JMM chief along with documents linked to the ongoing investigation into the a ... read..

"Detaining elected MLAs in Delhi...what is going on?" asks CM Kejriwal ahead of scheduled protest over Chandigarh Mayor polls

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:25:29 AM IST

Ahead of the scheduled protest over the Chandigarh Mayor election by the Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kajriwal said that people arriving to protest peacefully have been stopped at various places across the national capital. ... read..

Heavy security deployed around Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi after district court verdict

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 11:25:24 AM IST

With the Muslim side moving the Allahabad High Court challenging a Varanasi court verdict, allowing Hindu devotees to hold prayers inside the disputed 'Vyas Ka Tekhana' area of the Gyanvapi mosque, a heavy security cordon was thrown around the complex on ... read..

"UCC beneficial for Muslim women" says Saira Banu, who petitioned triple talaq case in SC

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2024 11:25:15 AM IST

As the committee formed to prepare the draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code will submit the draft today in Dehradun, Saira Banu, who petitioned triple talaq case in the Supreme Court, called the UCC bill 'beneficial' for women of the Muslim commu ... read..

"There is no concrete solution visible in this budget": Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' on interim budget 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2024 10:24:01 AM IST

Subsequent to the announcement of the interim budget 2024 in the parliament ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday, Saamana, the official mouthpiece of Shiv Sena (UBT) took a dig at the interim ... read..

Flight operations may get affected today due to fog: Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:23:57 AM IST

As dense fog conditions prevailed in the national capital on Friday, Indira Gandhi International Airport here issued an advisory informing that flight operations at the airport may be affected today due to the fog. ... read..

"...took lives, wrecked many households": After going cold on Congress, Mamata rules out alliance with Left in Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 10:23:54 AM IST

With the Opposition alliance threatening to fall apart amid rising differences over seat-sharing, West Bengal Chief Minister and ruling TMC supremo, Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday asserted that her party would form the government at the Centre along with li ... read..

Budget Session: BJP MP Kavita Patidar to move motion of thanks on President Murmu's address in RS

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:23:48 AM IST

On the third day of the Budget session of the Parliament, BJP MP Kavita Patidar will move a motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Rajya Sabha today. ... read..

Uniform Civil Code Committee to submit draft report to Uttarakhand government today

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2024 10:23:45 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that a committee formed to prepare the draft for the purpose of implementing the Uniform Civil Code will submit the draft on Friday . ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Gold worth Rs 3.84 Crores seized in Bhimavaram, 10 Suspects Arrested

West Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 10:23:38 AM IST

Six kg ninety-two grams of gold worth 3 crore 84 lakh rupees, along with 49,970 rupees in cash, was confiscated from Ten accused in Bhimavaram town, District Superintendent of Police (SP) Ravi Prakash said on Friday. ... read..

"Samajwadi will turn into Samaptwadi...": UP Deputy CM attacks opposition for doing appeasement on Gyanvapi verdict

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 8:24:34 AM IST

Amid the controversy over Gyanvapi mosque verdict, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya remarked that if the Samajwadi Party continues with politics of appeasement like this, it will soon turn into the 'Samaptwadi Party.' ... read..

Rohit Pawar alleges 'political motive' after ED questioned him in money laundering case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2024 7:25:17 AM IST

After appearing before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Pawar claimed a perceived political motive behind the timing of the inquiry by the ED. ... read..

Government of Karnataka announces digital detox initiative to bring in a responsible gaming environment

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 2, 2024 7:25:13 AM IST

The Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF) will launch a digital detox initiative, with special emphasis on gaming and social media. ... read..

"Everything is for 2047, what is there for today?": TMC's Shatrughan Sinha terms interim Budget 2024 'futuristic'

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 5:23:26 AM IST

Expressing scepticism about the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha asserted on Thursday that the budget is 'futuristic' and there is nothing for today and everything is for 2047. ... read..

"Centre has paved way for all-round inclusive development": Chhattisgarh CM hails interim Budget 2024

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 2, 2024 4:24:00 AM IST

Praising Centre's interim budget for the 2024-25 presented in Parliament on February 1, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has called for a 'Developed India' by the year 2047. ... read..

"Hemant Soren involved in other 2 cases," alleges BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 3:25:09 AM IST

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday alleged that former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate a day ago in an alleged land scam case, is also "involved" in the other two cases. ... read..

Punjab: Over 3 kg heroin seized in BSF-STF joint operation

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | February 2, 2024 3:25:07 AM IST

In a joint raid, the Border Security Force (BSF) and STF Amritsar recovered suspected heroin from a house in Gurdaspur's Didhowal village on Thursday. ... read..

"Injustice has been meted out to Karnataka," says DK Suresh as BJP-Congress war of words continues around budget

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 3:24:58 AM IST

Amid the chain of heated arguments between the BJP and Congress over Karnataka Minister DK Suresh's remark of a'separate nation' over Centre's release of funds to southern states, the Congress MP maintained his stance, accusing the BJP of unfair treatment ... read..

Indian Navy declares 2024 as 'Year Of Naval Civilians'

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 3:24:55 AM IST

The Indian Navy has declared 2024 the 'Year of Naval Civilians' to improve the administration, efficiency, and well-being of Naval Civilians by addressing all facets of Civilian HR Management in a time-bound manner. ... read..

Assam CM attends Bhoomi Pujan of iconic Rang Ghar in Sivasagar

General News | February 2, 2024 2:24:17 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Ban-Phi and Bhumi Pujan (stone-laying ceremony) of the Rang Ghar beautification project in Sivasagar on Thursday. ... read..

New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard celebrates 48th Raising Day

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 2:24:16 AM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its 48th Raising Day in New Delhi on Thursday, commemorating its remarkable journey from a modest beginning in 1977 to becoming a formidable force in maritime security. ... read..

Champai Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 2:24:14 AM IST

In a significant turn of events, amidst the political unrest in Jharkhand, Champai Soren, a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party, is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand today. ... read..

Himachal: Snowfall likely to halt tonight, again to gain momentum after Feb 3 evening, predicts IMD

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 2:24:10 AM IST

The ongoing weather activity will gradually reduce in the districts of Shimla, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul Spiti. They will witness a significant reduction by 11 p.m. on Thursday, said the IMD, Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

Heavy snowfall blocks 566 roads, 6 highways in Himachal, power supply disrupted

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 2:24:09 AM IST

Over 566 roads are currently closed across various regions of Himachal Pradesh, including nearly six national highways, due to heavy snowfall. Additionally, approximately 700 electricity supply schemes are disrupted in the state. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates newly integrated building at IT Park in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2024 2:24:07 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the newly constructed integrated building of three departments: the Audit Department, the Registrar of Chits Firms and Societies and Artha and Numerology in IT Park Dehradun. ... read..

"Centre misusing probe agencies": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Hemant Soren's arrest

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 12:23:37 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday accused the Centre of allegedly "misusing" central probe agencies. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Three killed after car falls into Sutlej River in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 12:23:34 AM IST

On Thursday, a car fell into the Sutlej river at a place called Maholi on Luhri Sunni road under Kumarsain police station in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, killing three people. ... read..

JMM-led alliance MLAs 'could not' fly to Hyderabad due to low visibility at Ranchi airport

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 2, 2024 12:23:27 AM IST

In what is seen as an unexpected turn of events, the flight carrying MLAs of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress-RJD alliance to Hyderabad could not take off due to bad weather and low visibility conditions at Ranchi airport on Thursday night. ... read..

Cabinet approves marketing margin for supply of domestic gas to fertilizer (Urea) for period May, 2009 - Nov, 2015

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 12:23:22 AM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval for the determination of the marketing margin for the supply of domestic gas to fertilizer (urea) units for the period from May 1, 2009, to November 17, 2015. ... read..

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accuses VHP, BJP, Bajrang Dal for "igniting" Mandya flag controversy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 2, 2024 12:23:02 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accused Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bajrang Dal for 'igniting' the controversy involving the flag hoisting in Mandya district. ... read..

Union Budget 2024-25: Union Ministers laud 'inclusive Budget', Oppn terms it 'election Budget'

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 12:22:58 AM IST

Even as Union Ministers hailed the Union Budget tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday as an 'inclusive budget', it drew sharp criticism from Opposition leaders who dubbed it as an 'election budget'. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh govt to provide free training to youth for Agniveer Yojana

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2024 12:22:57 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the state government will provide 360 hours of free training to youth aspiring to join the Agniveer scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Delhi HC directs Centre to frame guidelines for organ donation by minor

New Deli | February 2, 2024 12:22:53 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Central Government to frame guidelines for authority while considering requests for organ donation and live tissues by minors to their family members. ... read..

"Record tenth anti-farmer, anti-people Budget in a row": All India Kisan Sabha attacks Centre

New Delhi | February 2, 2024 12:22:51 AM IST

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has criticised Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's interim Budget and said that the Budget for 2024-25 has nothing substantial to offer for the rural economy and the agricultural sector. ... read..

Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha inspects development work in Gajapati, Dhenkanal on CM's direction

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 2, 2024 12:22:50 AM IST

As per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian visited Gajapati and Dhenkanal to review the progress of developmental works in the district and interacted with students and general public, said an offic ... read..

Cabinet approves extension of subsidy scheme on sugar for AAY families by 2 years till March 2026

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:26:22 PM IST

The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the subsidy scheme for sugar supplied to 1.89 crore Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families through ration shops for two years till March 31, 2026. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu gives call to preserve wetlands

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 11:26:20 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday exhorted people to preserve wetlands. ... read..

"Seat-sharing with Congress almost done": Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:26:18 PM IST

General Secretary of Samajwadi Party Ram Gopal Yadav on Thursday said that the seat-sharing for the alliance with Congress in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections is 'almost complete' and will be revealed soon. ... read..

"Positive and welcome": Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails Union Budget 2024

Patna (Bihar) | February 1, 2024 11:26:15 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government and said the Union Budget 2024-25 is 'positive and welcoming'. ... read..

Avalanche warning issued for eight districts of J-K

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 1, 2024 11:26:11 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority issued an avalanche warning for eight districts of the Union Territory on Thursday, officials said. ... read..

"People were fooled": Tamil Nadu CM on interim budget

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 11:26:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Thursday that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, people were expecting a price reduction of petrol and diesel in the interim budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman but were "fooled." ... read..

PM to address Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 tomorrow

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:26:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 on Friday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, an official statement said on Thursday. ... read..

"Guarantee budget": Tripura CM Manik Saha on interim budget 2024

Agartala (Tripura) | February 1, 2024 11:26:04 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed his gratitude to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presenting a "guarantee" budget. ... read..

Budget 2024: WHO praises extension of healthcare coverage to ASHA, Anganwadi workers

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:26:03 PM IST

The World Health Organization lauded the Budget 2024 announcement extending healthcare coverage to ASHA, Anganwadi workers, and helpers under Ayushman Bharat Scheme. ... read..

Sarbananda Sonowal launches Maritime Single Window, MMD Modules on Sagar Setu platform

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:25:54 PM IST

Union Minister for the Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched two digital modules within the Sagar Setu (NLP-Marine) platform on Thursday. ... read..

Fake call centres, targeting foreign nationals busted by Delhi Police, 26 arrested

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:25:52 PM IST

In a major crackdown Delhi Police Crime Branch, Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit busted two fake call centres being operated in Naraina Vihar and Dwarka areas of the national capital, said police. ... read..

Budget Session: Floor leaders to meet at Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament tomorrow

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:25:50 PM IST

Floor leaders of the Opposition bloc -- Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) -- will hold a meeting on Friday at the office of the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, to draw up a floor strategy for the ongoing ... read..

"Interim budget merely a financial web to trap people," says Himachal Pradesh CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 11:25:45 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Thursday that the interim budget is merely a financial web to trap people. ... read..

SC reserves verdict on minority status of Aligarh Muslim University

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:25:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved the verdict on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University. ... read..

Cabinet approves signing and ratification of Bilateral Investment Treaty between India, United Arab Emirates

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 10:24:02 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for the signing and ratification of the bilateral investment treaty between the government of India and the government of the United Arab Emirates, an official statement i ... read..

Hardeep Puri hits back at Opposition's criticism of Interim Budget, calls them "hollow"

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 10:24:00 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri hit back at the opposition's criticism of the Interim Budget, stating that 250 million people have been lifted out of multi-dimensional poverty in the last 10 years. ... read..

"Excellent and powerful interim budget," says BJP leader CP Joshi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 1, 2024 10:23:58 PM IST

Rajasthan BJP President CP Joshi said on Thursday that the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is excellent and powerful. ... read..

JMM-led alliance likely to shift MLAs outside Jharkhand, Congress says BJP 'crushing' mandate in every state

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 10:23:55 PM IST

Amid uncertainty over the formation of government in the state, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress-RJD alliance is planning to shift their MLAs outside Jharkhand. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Three girls sexually assaulted in Thiruvanmiyur

Thiruvanmiyur (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 9:23:53 PM IST

Three minor girls were sexually assaulted in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvanmiyur district on Thursday. ... read..

"India can see $7 Trillion economy even before 2030," says CII DG Chandrajit Banerjee

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 9:23:49 PM IST

In a bold move aimed at propelling India into the league of global economic powerhouses, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Chandrajit Banerjee on Thursday said that a $7 Trillion economy is achievable even before 2030. ... read..

Excise scam: Delhi court grants pre-arrest bail to Magunta Raghava Reddy in CBI case

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 9:23:48 PM IST

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has granted anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail to Magunta Raghava Reddy, the son of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party's (YSRCP) MP from Ongole Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy in a CBI case related to Delhi's Excise Policy case. ... read..

Delhi Police gets Rs 11,397 cr in Union Budget 2024

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 9:23:46 PM IST

The Union Budget presented on Thursday has allocated almost Rs 11,397 crore to the Delhi Police, which is Rs 534.05 crore or 5 per cent less than last year's allocation of Rs 11932.03 crore. ... read..

UP: Devotees flock to 'Vyas Ka Tehkhana' inside Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi post-district court order

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 9:23:40 PM IST

After the Varanasi Court allowed Hindus to worship inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, devotees flocked to the 'Vyas ka Tehkhana' inside the complex in Varanasi to offer prayers. ... read..

Yogi govt launches National Deworming Campaign in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 9:23:37 PM IST

Building on its track record of effectively combating diseases such as COVID, TB, and encephalitis, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has launched the National Deworming Campaign across 66 districts to rid the state of diseases caused by wor ... read..

Interim budget will fulfil aspirations of 'Viksit Bharat', says Maharashtra Dy CM Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2024 9:23:35 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the interim budget 2024-25 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will fulfil the aspirations of 'Viksit Bharat'. ... read..

Delhi HC agrees to implead IMA as party in PIL for adopting integrated medicinal approach

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 8:24:35 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday agreed to implead Indian Medical Association as a party in the matter/petition seeking direction to adopt the Indian Holistic Integrated Medicinal Approach rather than Colonial Segregated way of Allopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, ... read..

JP Nadda to embark on two-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from Feb 3

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 8:24:31 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh assembly, Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said that BJP national president JP Nadda will embark on a two-day visit to the state ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Our 'gathbandhan' is very strong": Champai Soren with 43 MLAs meet Jharkhand Governor

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 8:24:19 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislative party leader Champai Soren along with 43 legislators met Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan on Thursday, staking a claim to form the government in the state. ... read..

"Railways sector was totally ignored before 2014": Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 8:24:17 PM IST

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the railways sector was completely ignored prior to the year 2014, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly committed to the growth of this sector with a focus on capacity building an ... read..

"FM has been able to bring out confident India story through Budget": Union Minister Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 8:24:15 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday hailed the Union Budget-2024 presented this morning by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying that she has been able to bring out a confident India story. ... read..

Congress MP Deependra Hooda demands withdrawal of Agnipath Yojana, says scheme "not in interest of army"

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 8:24:08 PM IST

Demanding the withdrawal of the Agnipath Scheme, Congress MP Deependra Singh Hooda on Thursday lashed out at the BJP-led Centre and said that this scheme is a mere political decision taken by the government, which neither serves the interests of the army ... read..

Cabinet approves extension of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 8:24:07 PM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the continuation of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to be implemented under the Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) with an outlay of Rs 29,610.25 crore for ... read..

Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies for export of garments

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 8:24:01 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) for the export of Apparel/Garments and made-ups up to March 31, 2026. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: ED attaches immovable properties worth around Rs 34 crore under PMLA

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 8:23:58 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) attached immovable properties worth about Rs 34.11 crore in the form of four land parcels, one residential land and one residential flat located in Coimbatore and Chennai, under the provisions of the Prevention of Mone ... read..

UP: ED attaches 58 immovable properties worth Rs 27.49 crore under PMLA

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 7:24:53 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached 58 immovable properties worth Rs 27.49 Crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, according to an official statement on Thursday. ... read..

Assam: CM Sarma inaugurates, lays foundation stone of several development projects in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 1, 2024 7:24:48 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects in Guwahati on Thursday. ... read..

NIA chargesheets two Khalistan Terrorist Force members deported from Philippines recently

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 7:24:46 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against two Khalistan Terrorist Force (KTF) members namely Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, who were deported from the Philippines recently. ... read..

New Delhi: 22-year-old stabbed in thigh; case registered against accused

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 7:24:44 PM IST

22-year-old Pankaj was stabbed in the thigh due to an old conflict on Monday. ... read..

Direct flight services commence connecting Ayodhya to 8 cities

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 7:24:41 PM IST

In a significant development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Minister of State VK Singh jointly inaugurated SpiceJet's direct flight service connecting Ayodhya with eight cities on Thu ... read..

"Nothing for poor, women and Youth": Opposition on Interim Budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 7:24:39 PM IST

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Thursday said that there is "nothing" in the Union Interim Budget for the poor, women, and youth, while calling it a new "jumla." ... read..

Gyanvapi Mosque committee moves Allahabad HC challenging Varanasi court's decision

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 7:24:37 PM IST

The Masjid Intezamia Committee of Gyanvapi mosque of Varanasi filed a revision petition in Allahabad High Court on Thursday against Varanasi District Court's order allowing Hindus to perform prayers inside the southern celler of Gyanvapi mosque. ... read..

Congress' DK Suresh says "South states will demand separate nation, BJP slams Congress' divisive nature

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 7:24:27 PM IST

Lok Sabha MP from Bengaluru Rural DK Suresh on Thursday courted controversy by claiming that the southern states of the country will raise a demand for a separate country if the centre 'continues the trend' of not releasing funds for them. ... read..

"Interim budget to provide pace to building 'Atma-Nirbhar' India," says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 7:24:25 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a budget for the development of the country. ... read..

HD Kumaraswamy hails Union Budget, says provision for making India self-sufficient will help farmers

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 1, 2024 7:24:18 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy hailed the Union Budget 2024 as it has a provision for making India self-sufficient in producing different oil seeds as it will benefit the farmers across the country. ... read..

"Nothing for poor, lower middle class...interim budget lacks accountability and vision": Kharge

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 7:24:15 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that there was nothing for the poor, lower middle-class, and middle-class citizens in the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament and the government did not ... read..

Congress criticises interim budget 2024-25; says federalism weakened by central govt during past years

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 7:24:13 PM IST

Following the announcement of the interim budget 2024-25, the Congress targeted the central government ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that federalism has been weakened by the government during the past years. ... read..

Gujarat CM hails Union Budget, says "it considers diverse needs of every segment of society"

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 1, 2024 6:24:55 PM IST

Terming the Union Budget 2024 all-inclusive and development-oriented, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said that it would meet the hopes and aspirations of millions of citizens. ... read..

Jharkhand man gets 3 years jail for robbing people via fraud phone calls

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:53 PM IST

A Ranchi special court has sentenced a man who robbed gullible people of their hard-earned money through fraud phone calls, to three years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with a cybecrime money laundering case, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Day after arrest by ED, Hemant Soren sent to one-day judicial custody

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 6:24:46 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and former chief minister Hemant Soren was on Thursday sent to one-day judicial custody by a special PMLA court in Ranchi, in connection with the Enforcement Directorate probe into an alleged land scam. ... read..

"INDIA bloc will win...will present best budget after polls," says DMK MP T Siva

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:45 PM IST

Following the announcement of the interim budget 2024-25, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP T Siva expressed confidence in the victory of the INDIA bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, stating that the mega alliance will win and present the 'best budget ... read..

Two men stabbed in Delhi, one dies

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:38 PM IST

Two men were attacked with knives in the national capital on Thursday, one of whom was later declared dead. ... read..

DJB money laundering case: Court grants 4-day custody of ex-chief engineer, contractor to ED

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:34 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court granted four-day custody of Jagdish Arora and Anil Agarwal to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). ... read..

Meghalaya CM flags off waste collection e-vehicles

Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 1, 2024 6:24:33 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Thursday launched and handed over the waste collection e-Vehicles to different blocks in the several districts of the state. ... read..

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