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Uttarakhand saw 54 pc decline in area under horticulture production in last six years: Research

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 8:02:42 PM IST

Uttarakhand has witnessed a 54 per cent decline in the area under horticulture production in the last six years till 2023, research showed, partially attributing the change to global warming. ... read..

Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi HC to hear Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest on May 31

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 8:02:37 PM IST

The Delhi High Court agreed to hear the plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar on May 31 challenging his arrest in the assault case lodged by AAP MP Swati Maliwal. ... read..

AAP will win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal

Jalandhar (Punjab) | May 29, 2024 8:02:03 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has expressed confidence of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) winning all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and claimed that people are agitated with the BJP "due to rising prices and unemployment" . ... read..

Delhi LG suspends Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj's OSD for illegal registration of private nursing homes

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:01:08 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday approved the suspension of Dr RN Das, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, for his alleged involvement in irregular and illegal registration of private nursing homes. ... read..

J-K: Police attaches illegal properties worth crores from drug peddlers in Shopian

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 29, 2024 8:01:46 PM IST

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Police attached illegal properties worth crores belonging to two notorious drug peddlers in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian. ... read..

"Give responsibility of Home Ministry to someone else": Jitu Patwari to Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 7:03:01 PM IST

Hitting out at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over the death of a woman who died in mysterious circumstances in Sagar district on May 26, Congress state president Jitu Patwari said that the state is becoming the "capital of crime." ... read..

Cyclone Remal aftermath: Heavy rain, strong winds lash Assam

Nagaon (Assam) | May 29, 2024 7:02:55 PM IST

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of Assam following the landfall on Sunday night of Cyclone Remal. ... read..

Excise case: Delhi Court takes cognizance of ED chargesheet filed against K Kavitha, others

General News | May 29, 2024 7:02:45 PM IST

New Delhi [India], May 29 (AN): The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday took cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's supplementary prosecution complaint (chargesheet) filed against BRS leader K Kavitha and others in connection with the excise policy money ... read..

Land for job case: Court directs CBI to file conclusive charge sheet, expresses displeasure over seeking time

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 7:02:39 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court directed CBI to file its conclusive charge sheet in the Land for Job case. The court also expressed its displeasure over non-filing of conclusive charge sheet despite giving time. ... read..

Major Make in India defence deals including K-9 Vajra, fighter jet engines on Centre's agenda

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | May 29, 2024 7:02:37 PM IST

Several crucial 'Made in India' defence projects including the proposal for buying more K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and fighter aircraft engines will be on the Centre's agenda for final approval after the elections. ... read..

Tele-MANAS Helpline receives over 10 lakh calls since its launch in Oct 2022: MoHFW

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 7:02:31 PM IST

The National Tele-Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) in India has reached a significant milestone, receiving over 10 lakh calls on its Tele-MANAS toll-free number, averaging 3,500 calls per day, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ... read..

"UP that produced country-made guns now manufactures Brahmos missiles, cannonballs": Amit Shah

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 7:02:29 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh, and said that the state that used to earlier produce country-made firearms now manufactures defence weaponry such as Brahmos missiles and canno ... read..

Delhi's Mungeshpur witnesses record high temperature of 52.3 degree Celsius

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 7:02:10 PM IST

Reeling under severe heatwave conditions, Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday recorded a maximum temperature of over 52 degree Celsius, the highest temperature in the national capital. ... read..

MP: High Court grants anticipatory bail to Akshay Kanti Bam, his father in attempt to murder case

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 7:02:06 PM IST

The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Akshay Kanti Bam, a Congress turncoat, and his father Kanti Bam in an alleged attempt to murder case. ... read..

"I want to ask RSS if they too think PM Modi is God's avatar," says Kejriwal

Jalandhar (Punjab) | May 29, 2024 7:02:04 PM IST

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "sent by God" remark, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to clarify their stand on the issue. ... read..

WB: Fire breaks out at Siliguri Municipal Corporation's trade license department

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | May 29, 2024 7:01:56 PM IST

A fire broke out at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation's trade licence department on Wednesday, an official said. ... read..

"Special committee to be formed to investigate Naveen Babu's deteriorating health after June 10," PM Modi

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 5:02:44 PM IST

After a video of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik went viral in which CM's close aide and BJD leader VK Pandian grabbled his trembling hand during an election rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that after coming to power in the stat ... read..

Shehzadas will blame EVMs after LS poll results: Amit Shah takes swipe at Rahul, Akhilesh

Deoria (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 5:02:28 PM IST

Taking a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that they will blame EVMs for their defeat after the Lok Sabha election results are out. ... read..

Cyclone Rema aftermath: Heavy rain, strong winds lash Assam

Nagaon (Assam) | May 29, 2024 5:02:18 PM IST

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of Assam following the landfall on Sunday night of Cyclone Remal. ... read..

Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case accused seeks interim bail for hospitalisation of mother

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 5:02:06 PM IST

The accused in a Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, Qausar Imam Siddiqui, has sought 30 days' interim bail. He sought relief on the ground of hospitalisation of his mother and to support his children in their education. ... read..

Sedition case: Delhi HC grants bail to Sharjeel Imam

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 4:02:03 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted statutory bail to Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case for allegedly making inflammatory speeches in the Jamia area and Aligarh Muslim University in 2019. ... read..

Several parts of Rajasthan continue to grapple with severe heatwave: IMD

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 29, 2024 4:01:58 PM IST

A severe heatwave continued to prevail in several parts of Rajasthan on Wednesday with Churu in the state recording the maximum temperature of 50.5 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, said India Meteorological Department. ... read..

Swati Maliwal assault case: Bibhav Kumar challenges his arrest, seeks appropriate compensation

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 4:01:51 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking direction to declare his arrest by Delhi Police as illegal and in gross violation of the provisions of Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Proce ... read..

"Attack on integrity of India and insult to every soldier": BJP lashes out at Congress over Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 4:01:46 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Gaurab Bhatia on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress over Mani Shankar Aiyar's remark on the 1962 India-China war and said that this is an attack on the integrity of India, an insult to every soldier who sacrificed their life ... read..

MP: Man murders eight members of his family, later kills self in Chhindwara; CM Mohan Yadav instructs to conduct probe

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 4:01:41 PM IST

In a shocking incident, a mentally ill man killed eight members of his family and later committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, an official said on Wednesday. ... read..

BJP's Ashwath Narayan demands action against Cong Minister in Valmiki corporation employee's suicide case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 29, 2024 4:01:38 PM IST

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader CN Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday demanded action against Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra and CM Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged suicide case of Maharshi Valmiki corporation employee Chandrase ... read..

50 students faint at a school in Bihar's Shiekhpura, severe heatwave leads to discomfort

Sheikhpura (Bihar) | May 29, 2024 4:01:33 PM IST

At least 50 students fainted on Wednesday morning at Mankaul Middle School in the Ariari block of Sheikhpura district of Bihar, due to extreme heatwave conditions, as the temperature is soaring between 40 and 45 degrees Celsius in the district. ... read..

"BJP policies have caused huge losses to small businesses; will work to strengthen them": Priyanka Gandhi

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 4:01:26 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said that the way BJP is running the country should be changed because their policies have caused huge losses to small businesses. ... read..

There is huge wave in favour of PM Modi across India: BJP's Tejasvi Surya

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 4:01:21 PM IST

Exuding confidence in BJP's win in the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, the party leader Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday said that there is a huge wave in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi across the country. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM visits family of Dalit woman in Sagar, says will conduct "impartial probe" into death

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 4:01:16 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday met with the family of the woman who died in mysterious circumstances in Sagar district on May 26, allegedly after "falling off" from the hearse carrying the body of her uncle, who was beaten to death ... read..

"Infrastructure of schools in Bihar is not good": Tejashwi Yadav after students fainted in Sheikhpura

Patna (Bihar) | May 29, 2024 4:01:06 PM IST

After several students fainted in schools at different places in Bihar, former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday that the infrastructure of schools in Bihar is not food and there is nothing in the hands of the CM, ... read..

"Gujarat Home Minister wants action against those found responsible": SIT head on Rajkot fire incident

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | May 29, 2024 4:01:03 PM IST

Days after a fire broke out at the TRP Gaming Zone in Rajkot in which various people lost their lives, including children, SIT head Subhash Trivedi on Wednesday said that the Gujarat Home Minister wants that an action to be taken against all those who are ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside case transfer order, issues direction to principal judges

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 4:01:01 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside an order of transfer of the case sought on the ground of bias. It has directed to ensure that no case is transferred without inviting and considering the comments from the concerned judge. ... read..

"Punjab will give chance to BJP this time:" CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Lok Sabha 2024

Amritsar (Punjab) | May 29, 2024 4:00:56 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed confidence on Wednesday, stating that Punjab will support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. ... read..

"Ulta chor kotwal ko daante": PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti after FIR filed for violating MCC

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 2:02:37 PM IST

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that an FIR has been filed against her for flouting the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). ... read..

INDIA bloc has neither leader nor vision for country: Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar) | May 29, 2024 2:02:34 PM IST

LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and the party's candidate from Hajipur Lok Sabha seat, Chirag Paswan on Wednesday slammed the Opposition INDIA bloc, saying that the alliance has neither a leader nor any policy to gain the support of the people. ... read..

Bengaluru: Maharshi Valmiki corporation employee's residence searched; evidence collected

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 29, 2024 2:02:24 PM IST

The Crime Investigation Department on Wednesday inspected Maharshi Valmiki corporation employee Chandrasekaran's residence after he died by suicide at his residence in Shivamogga. ... read..

"Bhoomiputra to take over as CM in Odisha on June 9:" VK Pandian as LS polls near end

Balasore (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 2:02:19 PM IST

The 5T chairman and the BJD leader, VK Pandian, said on Wednesday that a native son of the soil would take over the role of Chief Minister in Odisha on June 9. ... read..

Delhi: BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva slams Delhi Government for neglecting water crisis

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 2:01:59 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Delhi BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva criticised the Delhi government's failure to address the water crisis in the capital city of Delhi. ... read..

"TMC wants to settle infiltrators here": PM Modi attacks Mamata Banerjee for opposing CAA

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | May 29, 2024 2:01:54 PM IST

Accusing the Trinamool Congress-led government in West Bengal of opposing the CAA for political gain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wanted to settle infiltrators in the state. ... read..

Plea in Delhi HC against Sunita Kejriwal, others for allegedly violating video conferencing rules

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 2:01:47 PM IST

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and others, seeking action for violating the court's video conferencing rules. ... read..

"Can do roadshow in 47 degrees...," Anurag Thakur takes dig at Kejriwal citing ill health while seeking bail

Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 2:01:44 PM IST

After the Supreme Court's Registry refused to accept the request for an urgent hearing of Arvind Kejriwal's plea for an extension of his interim bail, BJP candidate and Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the Delhi Chief Minister can undertake a roadshow in ... read..

CM Yogi engages with Children, distributes chocolates during Gorakhpur Temple visit

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 1:01:16 PM IST

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, met and exchanged pleasantries with the children on Wednesday during his visit to the Gorakhpur Temple. ... read..

Forest fire incidents on rise in J-K's Rajouri Forest Division this summer, 8 incidents reported so far, says official

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 29, 2024 1:01:13 PM IST

Incidents of forest fire in the areas in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri Forest Division have been on the rise this summer season compared to last year, says an official. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: SC Registry refuses urgent listing of Kejriwal's plea seeking 7-day extension of interim bail

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 1:00:56 PM IST

The Supreme Court's Registry on Wednesday refused to accept the urgent hearing request of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for the extension of his interim bail by seven days on medical grounds in the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

"400 Paar' has not happened suddenly but due to changes in last 10 years": CM Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 1:00:46 PM IST

As the country enters the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday exuded confidence and said that slogans like '400 paar' and 'phir ek baar Modi Sarkar' has not happened suddenly but due to changes ... read..

"People don't have any faith in them," says Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai while criticizing Congress

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | May 29, 2024 1:00:41 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vishnu Deo Sai criticised Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi for her comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which she accused him of asking the public to vote in the name of Gods and Goddess ... read..

"Mukhtar Ansari was a symbol of terror; BJP will easily win Ghazipur seat": BJP candidate Paras Nath Rai

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 1:00:38 PM IST

BJP candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur seat, Paras Nath Rai said on Wednesday that his party will win the seat comfortably as there are no sentiments of sympathy on the death of politician-turned gangster Mukhtar Ansari. ... read..

Pune car accident case: Committee set to probe JJ board members

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 29, 2024 1:00:33 PM IST

The Maharashtra state's Woman and Child Development Department has established a five-person committee to investigate whether the Juvenile Justice Board (JJ Board) members, appointed by the state, followed correct legal procedures when granting bail to th ... read..

SIT arrests two accused in connection with Prajwal Revanna's obscene video case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 29, 2024 12:02:27 PM IST

Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials have arrested two prime accused in connection with the JD(S) suspended MP Prajwal Revanna obscene video case, said police. ... read..

Bihar: Governor directs to take strict action against culprits in killing of college student

Patna (Bihar) | May 29, 2024 12:02:21 PM IST

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has directed to take strict action against the culprits in the case where a student of BN College in Patna was beaten to death by a group of masked men. ... read..

Special measures implemented to protect animals from heat in Raipur's Jungle Safari

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | May 29, 2024 12:02:18 PM IST

Amid the scorching summer heat, the Raipur Jungle Safari has introduced special arrangements to ensure the well-being of its animals. ... read..

Illegal mining case: ED raids 13 places in Punjab's Ropar

General News | May 29, 2024 12:02:13 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 13 locations in the Ropar district of Punjab in the illegal mining case, officials said. ... read..

"Centre taking about Rs 60,000 cr, repaying Rs 4,000-5,000 cr" VK Pandian over coal royalty

Balasore (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 12:02:05 PM IST

Hitting out at the central government over the coal royalty amount, 5T Chairman and the party's leader VK Pandian on Wednesday said that the Centre is taking Rs 60,000 crores from Odisha and repaying only Rs 4,000-5,000 crores alleging that they are takin ... read..

Rajasthan: A bus overturned on Delhi-Mumbai Express Highway in Dausa; around 2 dozens people are injured

Dausa (Rajasthan) | May 29, 2024 11:01:42 AM IST

Around two dozen people were injured when a speeding bus hit a divider and overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Express Highway in Rajasthan's Dausa on Wednesday morning. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: MDMK leader Vaiko to undergo surgery for shoulder fracture today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 29, 2024 11:01:36 AM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko will undergo surgery on Wednesday for a fracture to the right shoulder he sustained in an unexpected fall at his residence in Tirunelveli, his son has confirmed. ... read..

BJP has done nothing for Chandigarh's development: Congress' Manish Tiwari

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 29, 2024 11:01:22 AM IST

Congress candidate from Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency Manish Tiwari lashed out at the BJP, saying that the party has done nothing for the development of Chandigarh for the last ten years when it represented the constituency. ... read..

Congress' Digvijay Singh posts video, claims BJP's Manoj Tiwari indulged in "bogus voting"

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 11:01:17 AM IST

Congress leader Digvijay Singh has accused BJP North East-Delhi candidate Manoj Tiwari of doing "Bogus voting" in the locked doors of a polling booth. ... read..

Jammu summer heat: Use of animals to draw vehicles, carry load restricted during afternoons

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 29, 2024 12:02:29 PM IST

Jammu District Magistrate has restricted the use of animals to draw any vehicle or carrying any load between 12 noon to 3 pm citing the ongoing high temperatures in the region, which may cause injuries or deaths of the animals. ... read..

Rajasthan: Jaipur-bound bus overturns on Delhi-Mumbai Express Highway in Dausa; 2 severely injured

Dausa (Rajasthan) | May 29, 2024 11:01:12 AM IST

Around two dozen people were injured, including two passengers who sustained severe injuries, when a speeding bus hit a divider and overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Express Highway in Rajasthan's Dausa on Wednesday morning. ... read..

Police in Baramulla install GPS tracking device on bailed out LeT terror associate

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 29, 2024 11:01:10 AM IST

In compliance with an order received from the court, police in Baramulla affixed a GPS tracking device on an under-trial terror associate who was enlarged on bail in a UA(P) case of Police Station Uri. ... read..

No connection established as of now to probe MLA Sunil Tingre: Police in Pune car accident

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 29, 2024 10:01:58 AM IST

The Pune Police officials informed that no connections have been established as of now which can lead to a probe of NCP MLA Sunil Tingre in connection with the luxury car accident case where two motorcycle-borne persons were killed in Pune city. ... read..

Fire engulfs 19 vehicles in Delhi's Madhu Vihar parking lot

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:01:55 AM IST

A major fire broke out at a parking lot in Delhi's Madhu Vihar area on Wednesday morning, which gutted 19 vehicles, said officials. ... read..

"There is Naveen wave in every place...": VK Pandian exudes confidence in BJD's victory in Balasore LS seat

Balasore (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 10:01:51 AM IST

Exuding confidence in the BJD's win in the Balasore Parliamentary constituency in Odisha, 5T Chairman and the party's leader VK Pandian said that there is a Naveen (Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik) wave in every place in the constituency. ... read..

"Mani Shankar apologised unreservedly for "alleged invasion" term": Jairam Ramesh; slams PM Modi over 2020 Galwan Valley clash

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:01:48 AM IST

After Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar triggered controversy over his "alleged invasion" remark on the 1962 India-China war, Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that the latter has apologized and the party distances itself from his original phraseology. ... read..

Vice President Dhankhar pays tribute to former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 10:01:36 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary at Kisan Ghat, Delhi. ... read..

"I too have resolved to stay away from Akhilesh": SP Bhumihar leader Narad Rai vows to support BJP

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 10:01:34 AM IST

In a big setback to the Samajwadi Party just before the last phase of the general elections, the party's prominent Bhumihar face in purvanchal, Narad Rai has announced his exit from the party and vows to support the BJP. ... read..

UP: Asaduddin Owaisi campaigns for PDM candidates, urges people to vote for envelope symbol

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 9:01:55 AM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who reached Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur and then Varanasi on Tuesday for election campaign for PDM candidates, said they appealed to voters to cast their votes on election symbol of the envelope. ... read..

"Rahul must first know about India and then speak regarding PM Modi," says Acharya Pramod Krishnam`

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 9:01:44 AM IST

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it his agenda to baselessly curse PM Modi. ... read..

300 aspirants for council tickets, high command to take call: Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Politics | May 29, 2024 9:01:39 AM IST

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that there are 300 aspiring leaders for the Legislative Council elections and the high command would decide the selection criteria. ... read..

"He has got Modi phobia": UP deputy CM Maurya over Rahul Gandhi's "Parmatma" remark on PM

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 9:01:36 AM IST

Coming hard on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Parmatma' remark on the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the latter has got "Modi phobia" and the name Modi disturbs them all. ... read..

RK Singh illuminated the country, dispelling the darkness of RJD: Yogi

Bhojpur (Bihar) | May 29, 2024 7:00:39 AM IST

When Arrah helped RK Singh win the elections, he dispelled the darkness of the RJD, brought electricity to many areas, and illuminated the entire country, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday. ... read..

Tripura CM monitors flood-like situation, ensures swift rescue, relief efforts

Agartala (Tripura) | May 29, 2024 7:00:34 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the government is closely monitoring the overall situation to ensure that no one faces any problems during these difficult times. He mentioned that due to heavy rainfall in the wake of Cyclone Rem ... read..

Embargo under UAPA squarely applies to Umar Khalid, does not deserve bail: Court

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 7:00:32 AM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Tuesday refused to grant a regular bail to JNU's former Student Union leader Umar Khalid. While rejecting the bail plea, the trial court referred to the order of the Delhi High Court which said that allegations against the acc ... read..

Odisha: Two killed, several injured after bus overturns due to overspeeding

Kandhamal (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 7:00:30 AM IST

Two people died and several others were left injured after a speeding bus lost control at a sharp turn and overturned on Tuesday night in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. ... read..

Two arrested in Noida's hit and run case

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | May 29, 2024 7:00:37 AM IST

Noida police arrested two accused on Tuesday in a hit-and-run case in Noida's Sector 24, which led to the death of a man on Sunday, said police. ... read..

28-year-old man dies after being hit by car in Pune, accused arrested

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 29, 2024 5:01:16 AM IST

Days after the Pune Porsche incident in which two people were killed, a 28-year-old man in Pimpri Chinchwad of Pune district died on the spot after being hit by a speeding car. ... read..

Cyclone 'Remal' triggered rains, forced 746 people take shelter in 15 relief camps: Tripura Minister

Agartala (Tripura) | May 29, 2024 4:02:46 AM IST

Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Tuesday said that heavy rains triggered by cyclone 'Remal' have forced a total 746 people from 246 families to take shelter in relief camps opened in different parts of the state. ... read..

5 bus passengers from Bihar arrested with cannabis at Tripura border

Agartala (Tripura) | May 29, 2024 3:00:50 AM IST

In a renewed crackdown on narcotics smuggling, police apprehended five passengers travelling from Dharmanagar to Silchar on an interstate bus, seizing a significant quantity of cannabis on Tuesday evening. ... read..

Haryana: Several sustain burn injuries after massive fire engulfs rubber belt-making factory in Sonipat

Sonipat (Haryana) | May 28, 2024 10:31:31 PM IST

Several people sustained burn injuries after a massive fire broke out at a rubber belt-making factory in the Rai Industrial Area of Sonipat district on Tuesday. ... read..

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma visits disaster sites in Aizawl

General News | May 28, 2024 10:31:19 PM IST

Aizawl (Mizoram), May 28: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma visited two disaster sites in Aizawl city on Tuesday, which were severely affected by the heavy rainfall from Cyclone Remal, claiming 17 lives. ... read..

Congress wants to "rob" reservations from dalits, tribals and OBC...: JP Nadda

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 28, 2024 10:31:16 PM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda on Tuesday claimed that the Congress wants to "rob" reservation from Dalits, tribals, and backward classes and give it to minorities. ... read..

Maharashtra: Goods train derails near Palghar, rail services affected

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 28, 2024 10:31:07 PM IST

Six wagons of a goods train derailed at Palghar yard in Maharashtra on Tuesday evening, resulting in disruption of traffic for Mumbai-bound trains coming from Gujarat as well as the local rail network here, Western Railway said. ... read..

63.37 pc voter turnout in sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 10:31:05 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday released the voter turnout figures for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections, revealing a turnout of 63.37 percent across 58 seats in eight states and Union Territories. ... read..

IIT Kanpur, DRDO jointly inaugurate centre of excellence in defence technologies

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 28, 2024 10:31:02 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, has established a DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA CoE) on its campus for interdisciplinary research in next-generation def ... read..

Cyclone Remal: IMD sounds Orange Alert for Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | May 28, 2024 10:30:58 PM IST

Amid the havoc created by cyclone Remal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert on Tuesday and stated that thunderstorms with lightning are very likely to occur at many places in the districts of Tripura. ... read..

"BJP is known to make non-issues into issues...": Naveen Patnaik on BJP's 'being controlled' claim

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 28, 2024 10:30:55 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday responded to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that he was being controlled by BJD leader VK Pandian during the rally and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is known for raising "non-issues." ... read..

PM Narendra Modi during rally in West Bengal visits Sri Sri Sarada Mayer Bari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 28, 2024 10:30:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while on his roadshow in West Bengal's Kolkata visited and offered prayers at Sri Sri Sarada Mayer Bari in Baghbazar. ... read..

"Those who laid hands at Ratna Bhandar...": Amit Shah attacks BJD govt over 'missing keys' controversy

Jajpur (Odisha) | May 28, 2024 10:31:09 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and accused BJD of looting the Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandaar and vowed to bring corrupt officials to justice within 100 days if BJP wins. ... read..

Haryana govt not releasing water, will move Supreme Court also if situation not improves: Atishi

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 10:30:46 PM IST

Accusing the Haryana government of not releasing Delhi's water share even after "so many talks," Delhi minister Atishi on Tuesday said that if the water supply does not improve in the coming 1-2 days, then "we will move to Supreme Court also." ... read..

Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi Court sends Bibhav Kumar to three-day police custody

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 10:30:41 PM IST

The Tis Hazari court on Tuesday granted Delhi Police three days custody for the interrogation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar. He was produced before the court after the expiry of four days of judicial custody. ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out at commercial structure in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 28, 2024 10:30:39 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a commercial structure in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

Plea in Delhi HC, challenging appointment of Prof Mohammed Shakeel as Officiating Vice Chancellor of Jamia University

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 10:30:37 PM IST

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court challenging the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Shakeel as the Officiating Vice Chancellor of the Jamia Millia Islamia University and calling it a complete violation of directions passed in a judgement by Delhi ... read..

"Voters will strengthen brotherhood and Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb": Asaduddin Owaisi ahead of last phase of polling

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 28, 2024 10:30:23 PM IST

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed hope that the people will strengthen beauty, brotherhood, and Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb when they go out to vote in the last and seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Shipra Parikrama program to be held on June 15-16 in Ujjain": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 28, 2024 10:30:18 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday held a meeting with officials at Mantralaya in Bhopal and said that the Shipra Parikrama program would be held in Ujjain on June 15-16 and instructed them that the program should be concluded with tradi ... read..

SC gives ED more time to file reply to suspended bureaucrat plea in alleged coal levy scam

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 8:33:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave more time to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file a reply on suspended bureaucrat Ranu Sahu's bail plea in an alleged coal levy scam. ... read..

Cyclone Remal depression to weaken over eastern Assam on Tuesday evening

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 8:33:02 PM IST

Cyclone Remal, which has reportedly claimed over 15 lives and injured several others, is expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area over eastern Assam and its surrounding regions by Tuesday evening, May 28. ... read..

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla equates TMC with Tushtikaran, Tanashahi Taliban, says BJP will emerge as the biggest party

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 28, 2024 8:32:54 PM IST

Taking a swipe at Trinamool Congress, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Tuesday equated TMC with appeasement, dictatorship and Taliban, expanding the party's acronym, to 'Tushtikaran mujhe chahiye', 'Tanashahi mujhe chahiye', 'Talibani mujhe chahiye'. ... read..

Cyclone Remal: Torrential rain causes wall collapse in Teliamura

Agartala (Tripura) | May 28, 2024 8:32:48 PM IST

Heavy and persisting rain has caused significant destruction in Tripura's Baishgharia area, causing the wall collapse of a cemetery, severely damaging a neighbouring house and resulting in the death of livestock under the jurisdiction of the Teliamura Pol ... read..

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