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"Interim budget is budget for development of country," says MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 6:24:26 PM IST

Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has said the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a budget for the development of the country. ... read..

Record over Rs 6.21 lakh crore allocation to Ministry of Defence in Interim Union Budget 2024-25; 4.72% more than FY 2023-24

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:18 PM IST

In the current geopolitical scenario and with the twin objective of promoting self-reliance and exports, the defence budget has touched Rs 6,21,540.85 crore in the financial year 2024-25. ... read..

Puja performed inside Gyanvapi mosque complex; Muslim side challenges order in Allahabad HC

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 5:25:16 PM IST

After the Varanasi Court allowed the Hindu devotees to worship inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, the barricades of Vyas Ka Tehkhana (basement) of the mosque were opened, and daily arti and puja were performed early in the morning on Thursday. ... read..

"One of the shortest speeches...not much came out of it": Shashi Tharoor on Interim Budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 5:25:13 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's interim budget speech and said that not "very much came out of it" and that she used "vague" and "rhetorical language." ... read..

Jharkhand: Champai Soren to meet Governor today to discuss formation of new government

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 5:25:00 PM IST

Jharkhand Transport Minister Champai Soren, who was named as JMM legislative party leader, after Hemant Soren's arrest, has been allotted time by Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday to meet him at Raj Bhavan. ... read..

J-K Police attach property of drug peddler in Kupwara

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 1, 2024 5:24:48 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir police have attached the property of an infamous drug peddler at Handwara in the Kupwara district under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), said the police in an official statement on Thursday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Dhar civil court sentences SDM to 3 months jail for contempt of court

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 4:26:02 PM IST

A civil court in Dhar district has sentenced a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Bondar Singh Kalesh, currently posted in Bhikangaon in Khargone district, for three months of civil jail for contempt of court. ... read..

"Draws roadmap to achieve developed Bharat by 2047": Amit Shah praises Interim Budget 2024-25

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:26:00 PM IST

Heaping praise on the Interim Budget 2024-25, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the budget draws the roadmap to achieve PM Modi's vision of a developed Bharat by 2047. ... read..

Maharashtra: Rohit Pawar reaches ED office, probe agency to question NCP leader in MSC Bank scam case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2024 4:25:38 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Rohit Pawar, the grandnephew of party supremo Sharad Pawar, reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai as the NCP leader is set to be questioned on Thursday in connection with an alleged money laundering ... read..

PM Modi calls Interim Budget 2024 "inclusive, innovative"

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:25:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called the Interim Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Thursday, "inclusive and innovative". ... read..

"Garib, Mahilayen, Yuva, Annadata are four major castes of focus for our govt": Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:25:34 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday highlighted that the BJP-led Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in focusing on four major castes - Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), Yuva (Youth) and Annada ... read..

38 lakh farmers benefited from PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:25:29 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana Yojana has benefited 38 lakh farmers and assisted 2.4 lakh self-help groups (SHGs). ... read..

"Reflection of 'Viksit Bharat' can be seen in Interim Budget" says Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 4:25:16 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda praising the Interim Budget 2024-25 said on Thursday that the budget reflects the image of Viksit Bharat in it. ... read..

"This budget will further PM Modi's resolution to make India third-largest economy" says Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:25:13 PM IST

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that the 2024 interim budget will strengthen the country's financial position, increase exports, develop manufacturing business and create new employment thus promoting the resoluti ... read..

"This is a historic budget", says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Budget 2024

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:25:11 PM IST

In a comprehensive overview of the interim union budget 2024-2025, Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Aviation Minister, highlighted India's remarkable transformation under Prime Minister Modi's leadership over the past decade. ... read..

Confident of achieving target of becoming developed nation by 2047: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Interim Budget 2024

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:25:09 PM IST

Calling the Interim Budget 2024, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, an encouraging one, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the country will achieve the target of becoming a developed nation by 2047. ... read..

"No sector has been left out..." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Interim Budget 2024

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:25:04 PM IST

Following the presentation of the Interim Budget 2024 in Parliament, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that no sector has been left out and that today we have become a confident country in the world in terms of economy. ... read..

Congress, DMK, AAP call interim budget an election exercise, BJP hits back

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:57 PM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari responded sharply to Indian economist and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presentation of the Interim Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, labelling it a 'vote-on-account' whose only goal is to keep the government solvent fo ... read..

Budget 2024 announcements for women: 'Lakhpati Didi' target enhanced to 3 crore

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:55 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced in the interim Budget the expansion of the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme for self-help group workers who earn sustainable income of at least one lakh rupees a year. ... read..

"Sits on pedestal of outstanding governance over last 10 years": Assam CM on Interim Budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:53 PM IST

After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget in Parliament, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Budget for 2024-2025 sits on the pedestal of outstanding governance over the last 10 years. ... read..

"PM Modi, Amit Shah believes in vendetta politics," says Jairam Ramesh after ED arrests Hemant Soren

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | February 1, 2024 4:24:48 PM IST

After Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday night in a money laundering case, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah believe in exercisi ... read..

"Nothing but to woo people in Lok Sabha election": Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Interim Budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:46 PM IST

After the announcement of the Interim Budget 2024-25 today, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that it is nothing but to woo people in this year's Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Budget is well-balanced between welfare and wealth creation": Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:45 PM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that the interim budget 2024-25 will prove to be a stepping stone towards a 'Viksit Bharat. ... read..

Rajya Sabha Chairman reconstitutes 8-member panel of vice-chairpersons with 50 pc women MPs

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:43 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons comprising eight members with presence of 50 per cent women parliamentarians. ... read..

"India will become a developed country in 5-10 years": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey after Interim Budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:39 PM IST

Reacting to the Interim Budget 2024-25, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said on Thursday that India will be the most developed country in the coming 5-10 years. ... read..

SC asks Gyanvapi Mosque committee to approach Allahabad HC against order to allow puja

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:37 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Masjid Intezamia Committee of Gyanwapi mosque of Varanasi to approach Allahabad High Court against the Varanasi District Court's order which allowed Hindus to perform prayers of deities inside the southern celler of ... read..

'89,091 mutation cases resolved during the special drive of 'Revenue Lok Adalats'' Says Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 4:24:34 PM IST

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the successful disposal of 89,091 mutation cases and 6,029 pending partition cases during the special drive of 'Revenue Lok Adalats' in Himachal Pradesh, a press release said on Th ... read..

Women empowerment has gained momentum in ten years of Modi government, 30 crore Mudra loans given: Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:27 PM IST

Empowerment of women through entrepreneurship, ease of living, and dignity for them has gained momentum in ten years of the Modi government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday and noted that 83 lakh SHGs with nine crore women are transf ... read..

2016 Surjagarh mine arson case: SC to hear on Feb 8 bail plea of Surendra Gadling

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:24 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for hearing on February 8 bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling in connection with the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case. ... read..

FICCI, Corporates hail interim Budget, say its a clear continuum towards Viksit Bharat

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:17 PM IST

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) President Dr Anish Shah has termed the Intermin Budget 2024-25 as a clear and outcome-based continuum towards Viksit Bharat. ... read..

UP: CM Yogi inaugurates renovation work of Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon Hall at Vidhan Bhavan

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 4:24:10 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday inaugurated the renovation work of Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon Hall at the Vidhan Bhavan. ... read..

"Outrageous and shameful...": MK Stalin on Hemant Soren's arrest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 4:24:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday called the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate "Outrageous and shameful" and said that blatant display of vendetta politics is being displayed by the Bharati ... read..

Jharkhand: Hemant Soren produced in Ranchi's PMLA Court in land scam case

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 4:24:04 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM executive president Hemant Soren has been produced in the PMLA Court from the ED office in Ranchi. ... read..

Rising population growth and demographic changes pose challenges to goal of 'Viksit Bharat': says Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:24:02 PM IST

With a focus on 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Amrit Kaal' by 2047, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday expressed that rising population growth and demographic changes pose challenges to the goals of 'Viksit Bharat'. ... read..

"Sounded like election speech": Sachin Pilot on Finance Minister's Budget address

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 1, 2024 4:24:00 PM IST

Terming Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Interim budget speech on Thursday an "election speech", Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that there was nothing new in the Budget speech and no measures were announced to provide relief to the common masses " ... read..

Court issues notice to ED on plea of Sanjay Singh seeking Interim bail to attend Parliament Session

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:23:55 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday issued notice to the ED on plea of AAP MP Sanjay Singh seeking interim bail to attend ongoing Parliament Session. ... read..

Hemant Soren calls ED's action against him was to destabilise democratically elected govt in Jharkhand

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:23:53 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Hemant Soren has approached the Supreme Court against the Enforcement Directorate's action and said that the probe agency has abused all its power and acted in a malafide manner to destabilise a democratically elected go ... read..

"Interim budget focused on poor, women, youth and farmers," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 4:23:52 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is focused on the poor, women, youth and farmers. ... read..

Interim budget addresses aspirations of youth, women: Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 4:23:50 PM IST

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi said that the 2024 interim budget has addressed the aspirations of youth and women and given importance to science, innovation, and technology. ... read..

Shimla receives fresh spell of snowfall

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 2:24:43 PM IST

The queen of hills, Shimla, received a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday morning. ... read..

SC agrees to hear Hemant Soren's plea challenging arrest tomorrow

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:24:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Hemant Soren's plea against his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in the land matter case on Friday. ... read..

Winter wonderland in Jammu and Kashmir: Snowfall transforms Basantgarh valley, Gulmarg

Jammu and Kashmir | February 1, 2024 2:24:36 PM IST

The Basantgarh Valley in Udhampur transforms into a winter wonderland as it experiences the season's inaugural snowfall, while Mahore in Reasi district and Gulmarg witnessed fresh layers of snow, turning landscapes into serene, white vistas on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case: HC questions maintainability of Amanat's plea against summons of ED

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:24:31 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the maintainability of AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan, challenging the summons issued to him in the Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case. The high court has not granted any immediate relief to him. ... read..

"We are empowering poor, women, farmers, youth", says BJP MP Poonam Mahajan on Interim Budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:24:29 PM IST

After the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Interim Budget on Thursday, BJP MP Poonam Mahajan has said that the BJP-led government is empowering the poor, women, farmers and youth for 'Vikisit Bharat'. ... read..

Zooom Airlines resumes services with Delhi-Ayodhya flight

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 2:24:25 PM IST

After a hiatus in 2020, Zooom Airlines on Thursday resumed its operations with an inaugural flight connecting Delhi to Ayodhya, the domestic airline said. ... read..

"No evidence against me; ED trying to tarnish my image": Hemant Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 2:24:15 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) tried to tarnish his image by conducting raids at his Delhi residence. ... read..

Transactions worth crores occur from bank accounts of youths in MP's Katni; police start investigation

Katni (Madhya Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 2:24:14 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police launched an investigation following complaints of transactions worth crores of rupees occurring from the bank accounts of a few youths, in Katni district, a police official said on Thursday. ... read..

"40,000 normal rail bogies to be converted to Vande Bharat standards": FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:24:12 PM IST

Emphasising the development of railways, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Interim Budget 2024-25 said that 40,000 normal rail bogies will be converted to the Vande Bharat Standards to enhance the safety and comfort of passeng ... read..

Assam CM Sarma to attend Bhoomi Pujan of iconic Rang Ghar in Sivasagar

Sivasagar (Assam) | February 1, 2024 2:24:09 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to attend the Bhoomi Pujan for the beautification project of Rang Ghar, a symbol of Assam's cultural heritage. ... read..

Govt will encourage vaccination for girls to prevent cervical cancer: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:24:07 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her interim budget speech on Thursday, said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for the prevention of cervical cancer. ... read..

Telangana: BJP to hold state-level meeting on February 2 to formulate strategy for Lok Sabha polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 1, 2024 2:23:58 PM IST

The BJP's Telangana unit will hold a state-level meeting on February 2 to discuss the preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said. ... read..

"This is secularism in action, reduces corruption, prevents nepotism": Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:23:56 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the concept of social justice was used as a political slogan in the previous governments, however, today the BJP-led Central government has adopted the idea of social justice into its governance a ... read..

"60 ships, 12 aircraft out at sea every day", says Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal on recent achievements

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:23:53 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General, Rakesh Pal, has said that the biggest achievement of the Indian Coast Guard in recent times has been the surface and air assets that are being deployed on regular basis, with about 55 to 60 ships and about te ... read..

"Mere administrative exercise containing self-congratulatory phrases": Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on interim budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:23:45 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday termed the 2024 interim budget a "mere administrative exercise" that contained nothing except "obligatory self-congratulatory, self-praise phrases." ... read..

ED issues summons to NCP leader Rohit Pawar in MSC Bank scam case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2024 1:24:56 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of party supremo Sharad Pawar, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), for questioning on Thursday as part of an alleged money laundering probe. ... read..

"Trinity of democracy, demography and diversity can fulfill aspirations of every Indian": Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 1:24:52 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asserted that the BJP-led government at the Centre has worked with an approach to development that is "all-round, all-inclusive and all-pervasive" ('sarvangin', 'sarvasparshi' and 'sarvasamaveshi') and said ... read..

Ranchi: Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren leaves from Enforcement Directorate's office

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 1:24:42 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren, left the Enforcement Directorate's office on Thursday. ... read..

"Central agencies have become BJP's agencies": Congress' K Suresh after Soren's arrest

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

The Congress chief whip in Lok Sabha, Kodikunnil Suresh, alleged on Thursday that the ruling BJP has transformed the central investigation agencies into their own agencies to eliminate the entire opposition in the country. He was reacting to Jharkhand Chi ... read..

"Not true that probe agencies target only opposition leaders, Hemant Soren was not cooperating": Jayant Sinha

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 1:24:28 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jayant Sinha on Thursday said that he does not agree with the allegations that "opposition leaders are being targeted by the central agencies" adding that if a thorough probe is conducted in the alleged corruption cases lin ... read..

"We are very happy..." Vyas family member over Varanasi court order on Gyanvapi mosque

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 1:24:26 PM IST

Responding to the Varanasi court's order, allowing the Hindu side to perform prayers in the sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque premises, Jitendra Nath Vyas, on Thursday said that he is happy to learn that he has got the permission to resume puja there. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Gujarat's Kachchh

Kachchh (Gujarat) | February 1, 2024 12:24:50 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded in Kachchh, Gujarat, on Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Opposition MPs say budget will be for elections, claim government is hoodwinking people

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:48 PM IST

Opposition MPs have attacked the government ahead of the budget presentation saying they have very little hope from the Finance Minister. ... read..

Union Cabinet approves Interim Budget 2024

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:39 PM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Interim Budget 2024, which will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday. ... read..

Opposition parties expect Budget 2024 to be pro-people

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:34 PM IST

Ahead of the Interim Budget 2024 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today, opposition parties expect the budget to be the one that can resolve people's issues in the country. ... read..

INDIA bloc dubs BJP 'Anti Tribal' as they criticise arrest of Hemant Soren

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:32 PM IST

Members of the INDIA bloc have hit out at the arrest of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren by the ED alleging that the BJP was using agencies to destabilise governments. ... read..

J-K: NH-44 blocked in Ramban due to shooting stones, mud slush

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 1, 2024 12:24:30 PM IST

The National Highway-44 in Ramban district was blocked due to road damage, shooting stones and mud slush, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

MDMK general secretary Vaiko says he will oppose upcoming Union Interim Budget

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:28 PM IST

Ahead of the presentation of the Union Interim Budget on Thursday, Rajya Sabha member and MDMK general secretary Vaiko has said that he will oppose the budget. ... read..

Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha demanding discussion on border situation with China

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:26 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday gave an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha on Friday and demanded a discussion on the border situation with China. ... read..

"Next is Kejriwal's number": BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav on Jharkhand political situation

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:25 PM IST

Calling the action of the Enforcement Directorate on Hemant Soren "right", Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Harnath Singh Yadav said that the next number is Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Badrinath Dham receives heavy snowfall

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | February 1, 2024 12:24:23 PM IST

After a sudden shift in the weather pattern in the high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand, Badrinath Dham has been experiencing continuous and heavy snowfall since yesterday. ... read..

"Corrupt leaders like Hemant Soren belong in jail": BJP MP takes hit at Jharkhand CM over land scam

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 12:24:18 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash on Thursday reacted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's arrest over the alleged land scam and said that corrupt leaders like Soren belong to the jail. ... read..

"Whatever comes in this budget will be trailer for main movie after elections" says Odisha Minister Pratap Keshari Deb

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | February 1, 2024 12:24:11 PM IST

Ahead of the presentation of the Union Interim Budget on Thursday, Odisha Minister Pratap Keshari Deb has said that the Interim Budget 2024-25 will be a trailer for the main movie after the elections. ... read..

"BJP govt based on its stupendous work will be blessed again by people with resounding mandate": Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 12:24:09 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the Interim Budget 2024 and expressed hope that the good policies and the work done by the Central government will help the BJP return to power for the third consecutive time in a row. ... read..

Army chief General Manoj Pande attends Commemoration Parade of Reunion, Commemoration of Bombay Sappers' War Memorial Centenary in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2024 11:25:29 AM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on Thursday attended the Commemoration Parade of the Reunion and the Commemoration of Bombay Sappers' War Memorial Centenary here in Pune. ... read..

Dushyant Gautam met Uttarakhand CM Dhami for 2024 Lok Sabha polls strategy

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 1, 2024 11:25:27 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary and BJP Uttarakhand in-charge, Dushyant Gautam, met Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence in Dehradun to discuss in detail various topics ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha electi ... read..

IMD predicts more rain in parts of Delhi, NCR

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:25:12 AM IST

Several parts of Delhi-NCR will continue to receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in the next two hours after sudden rains hit the city yesterday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. ... read..

"Daily puja started in 'Vyas parivar Tehkhana'," Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 11:25:09 AM IST

After the Varanasi Court allowed Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side, said that daily puja has started in 'Vyas parivar Tehkhana'." ... read..

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:25:07 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his birthday wishes to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while praising his "efforts to strengthen Assam's development journey". ... read..

"No sides should have any issues now": Kashi Vishwanath Trust chairman on Gyanvapi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 11:25:05 AM IST

After the Varanasi Court's order in the Gyanvapi Mosque case, Nagendra Pandey, chairman of Kashi Vishwanath Trust said that no side should have any issues now and asserted that the pooja will start soon. ... read..

"We have the support of 47 MLAs": Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Minister Champai Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 11:24:55 AM IST

Jharkhand Transport Minister Champai Soren, who was named as JMM legislative party leader, after Hemant Soren's arrest, claimed that he has the support of 47 MLAs and will continue to safeguard the pride of the state. ... read..

Vistara says heavy traffic congestion expected enroute Ranchi Airport, advises passengers

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 11:24:48 AM IST

Airlines company Vistara on Thursday said that heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected enroute to Ranchi Airport on Thursday. ... read..

PM Modi extends wishes to Indian Coast Guard on Raising Day

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:24:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on its Raising Day. ... read..

Telangana government will award Gaddar Awards instead of Nandi Awards: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 1, 2024 10:24:11 AM IST

In Telangana, poets, artists and cine people will be given the Gaddar Awards officially from the government instead of the Nandi Awards, state Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced on Wednesday. ... read..

"PM Modi will inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 11,000 crore in Guwahati" says Assam Tourism Minister

Guwahati (Assam) | February 1, 2024 10:24:08 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Guwahati, Assam on February 3 and 4, Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has said that the Prime Minister will be inaugurating various development projects worth more than Rs 11,000 crore during his ... read..

Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Finance Ministry ahead of Budget 2024

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 10:24:01 AM IST

Ahead of the presentation of the interim budget 2024-2025, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh govt makes administrative reshuffle; 6 HPAS, 19 IAS officers transferred

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 10:23:59 AM IST

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Himachal Pradesh government transferred 19 Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officers, including ten deputy commissioners and six Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services officers (HPAS). ... read..

"World's largest democracy bowed its head in shame in Chandigarh": Saamana editorial takes dig over Mayor elections result

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2024 10:23:57 AM IST

Amid the controversy over the result of the Chandigarh Mayor elections, Shiv Sena's (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' took a dig at the Centre and said that it is the victory of dishonesty and mobocracy, adding, "The world's largest democracy bowed its head in s ... read..

Fire breaks out at parking lot in Mumbai's Nalasopara

Palghar (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2024 10:23:56 AM IST

A fire broke out at an open parking lot in Dhaniv Bagh locality in Nalasopara, Maharashtra, on Wednesday night, officials said. ... read..

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude strikes Gujarat's Kachchh

Kachchh (Gujarat) | February 1, 2024 10:23:52 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded in Kachchh, Gujarat on Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

TN: DMK's election committee holds discussion with office bearers of Ramanathapuram, Cuddalore units

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 1, 2024 10:23:50 AM IST

The DMK Election Coordination Committee held a discussion with the office-bearers of its Ramanathapuram and Cuddalore districts. The committee has been holding discussions with the leaders of its district units, mainly to select candidates for the upcomin ... read..

"Arrangements have been made but...": Advocate Sohan Lal Arya over Varanasi Court's order on Gyanvapi Mosque

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 9:23:24 AM IST

After Varanasi Court allowed Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, advocate Sohan Lal Arya said that arrangements have been made but Vyas Ka Tekhana has not been opened for the devotees yet. ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launches Garhwali film Rikhuli

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 1, 2024 9:23:19 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Garhwali film Rikhuli at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan located at the Chief Minister's residence here on Wednesday. ... read..

"Govt's commitment to pave way for developed India": BJP Chief Nadda commends President's address ahead of Budget 24

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 9:23:18 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda lauded President Droupadi Murmu's joint address marks ahead of the Budget Session in the Parliament and said that her speech reflects the government's commitment to pave the way for building a 'deve ... read..

Amid ED's heat on Hemant Soren, his successor Champai stakes claim to form new government in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 9:23:16 AM IST

Jharkhand Transport Minister Champai Soren, who was named as JMM legislative party leader, wrote a letter to Governor CP Radhakrishnan, staking a claim to form the new government in the state. ... read..

Assam Cabinet approves new bill to develop tourism sector

Guwahati (Assam) | February 1, 2024 9:23:14 AM IST

The Assam cabinet on Wednesday approved the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024 to regulate the tourism sector. ... read..

Maharashtra: PM Modi to be conferred with 'Shiv Samman Award'

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 9:23:12 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be conferred with the coveted 'Shiv Samman Award' on behalf of the Royal Family of Lord Shiva. ... read..

District administration complies with Varanasi Court orders; devotees offer prayers inside Gyanvapi mosque complex

Varanasi (India) | February 1, 2024 8:24:45 AM IST

Varanasi district administration has complied with the court decision, allowing devotees to worship inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex from Thursday (February 1). ... read..

DigiYatra's implementation enhances passenger's experience at Guwahati Airport

Guwahati (Assam) | February 1, 2024 8:24:33 AM IST

Digiyatra's implementation at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) Airport at Guwahati has enhanced the passenger experience enormously. ... read..

Chill, heavy downpour, thunderstorms add to winter woes in Delhi; IMD predicts rainfall on Thursday

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:35 AM IST

Amid bone-chilling winter, unexpected rain accompanied with thunderstorms lashed the national capital for the second day on Thursday. ... read..

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