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"Varanasi court judgement is violation of Places of Worship Act": AIMIM chief Owaisi

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 5:24:07 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said that the judgement by the Varanasi court to allow Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the 'Vyas Ka Tekhana' area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex was a violation of the Pl ... read..

Kiren Rijiju calls Hemant Soren "spoiled son", says he can't loot public money

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 5:24:06 AM IST

In a sharp response to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called him a "spolied child" and said if Hemant Soren hails from a tribal community, this does not give him a licence to loot public money. ... read..

We will challege it in High Court, says Muslim side lawyer on Gyanvapi case

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2024 4:23:42 AM IST

Reacting to Varanasi Court's order on Wednesday allowing Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the 'Vyas Ka Tekhana' area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, Muslim side lawyer Akhlaq Ahmed said that they will approach the Allahabad High Court to challen ... read..

Telangana: Woman booked for attacking bus conductor in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 1, 2024 3:23:59 AM IST

A case was registered against a woman at LB Nagar Police Station, Hyderabad, for allegedly attacking the conductor of a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus. ... read..

"Blow to Federalism": Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, Tejashwi assail Centre over Hemant Soren's resignation

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 3:23:57 AM IST

Reacting sharply to the resignation of Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that forcing Hemant Soren to resign is a blow to Federalism. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over Agneepath scheme

Katihar (Bihar) | February 1, 2024 3:23:55 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Central government, saying that the Agneepath scheme was a betrayal not only to the youth but also to the sacred sentiments of the country attached to the Indian Army. ... read..

Jharkhand CM Chief Hemant Soren arrested by ED in land scam case

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 1, 2024 2:24:32 AM IST

After a prolonged moment of speculation in the media and a hide-and-seek drama, Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Chief Hemant Soren got arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in the land scam case on Wednesday night, sour ... read..

BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia launches scathing attack on CM Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:24:30 AM IST

BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calls her "corrupt". ... read..

"Blow to Federalism": Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, Tejashwi assails Centre over Hemant Soren's resignastion

New Delhi | February 1, 2024 2:24:28 AM IST

Assam Police recovers 275 kg of ganja in Karimganj, apprehends two persons

Karimganj (Assam) | January 31, 2024 11:53:53 PM IST

Assam Police apprehended two people on Wednesday and seized 275 kg of ganja from a truck in Karimganj district along the Assam-Tripura border. ... read..

UP: Azam Khan acquitted in 2019 Dungarpur Basti robbery case

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 11:53:51 PM IST

An MP MLA Court here on Wednesday acquitted Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan and six others in a 2019 robbery case. ... read..

J-K: Security forces recover ammunition and warlike stores in Kupwara

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 31, 2024 11:53:48 PM IST

The security forces on Wednesday recovered ammunition and warlike stores in Kupwara's Magam area. ... read..

Yogi govt starts training for centre management in view of UP Board exams

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 11:53:40 PM IST

The Yogi government is once again demonstrating its robust commitment to the integrity of the UP Board exams by implementing stringent measures to prevent cheating. ... read..

President Murmu's speech shed light on how India moved ahead in last 10 years: BJP

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 11:53:38 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday hailed President Droupadi Murmu's address in Parliament, stating that the speech reflected how India has "moved forward" in every field in the last 10 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Opening date of Badrinath Dham to be decided on Basant Panchami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 31, 2024 11:53:37 PM IST

The opening date of Badrinath Dham is to be decided on Basant Panchami at Narendra Nagar Rajmahal in Uttarakhand's Tehri. ... read..

Government moving with guarantee of fulfilling citizens' dreams, says President in Parliament; Opposition parties slam address

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 11:53:33 PM IST

Noting that the government is moving ahead with the guarantee of fulfilling the dreams of 140 crore countrymen, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday highlighted its achievements across domains and said the grand edifice of a 'Viksit Bharat' will be erect ... read..

Kejriwal government releases third instalment of over Rs 803 crore for Municipal Corporation of Delhi

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 11:53:28 PM IST

Following the directions of Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Finance Minister Atishi approved the release of the third instalment of Rs 803.69 crore for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday. ... read..

UP govt set to provide excellent infrastructure along with free land for upcoming film city

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 11:53:22 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dream project, the International Film City, is set to become a reality soon, an official statement said. ... read..

Chandigarh mayor election: CM Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann to take part in party's protest on Feb 2: AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 11:53:21 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Priyanka Kakkar said on Wednesday that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will take part in the party's protest at the BJP office in Delhi in connection to the high drama witnessed in the Chandigarh Mayoral poll re ... read..

Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders hold meeting to discuss seat-sharing for LS polls

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 11:53:17 PM IST

The meeting of the 'Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) was held in the national capital on Wednesday to discuss the seat-sharing agenda for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Hemant Soren in ED custody, Champai Soren to be new Jharkhand Chief Minister

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 31, 2024 10:53:31 PM IST

In a significant political development in Jharkhand, JMM MLAs elected state minister Champai Soren as the leader of the legislative party, paving the way for him to be the next Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways transforming India's maritime operations through digitization

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 10:53:28 PM IST

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, will launch two cutting-edge digital modules, the Maritime Single Window (MSW) and the Mercantile Maritime Department (MMD), on the Sagar Setu (NLP-M) platform. ... read..

MP: Man injured while trying to flee from police custody, dies during treatment

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 10:53:24 PM IST

A 45-year-old man who sustained injuries while trying to flee from police custody, died while undergoing treatment in the state capital Bhopal, a police official said on Wednesday. ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: People of Bengal have important role to play in ideological battle against RSS, says Rahul Gandhi

Malda (West Bengal) | January 31, 2024 10:53:20 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the people of West Bengal have a special and important role to play in the ideological battle against the RSS." ... read..

"Will present full budget once new govt is formed," says PM Modi exuding confidence in LS poll victory

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 10:53:19 PM IST

While expressing confidence in his third straight victory in the coming Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the full budget would be presented by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government when it is formed after the Lok ... read..

Fire breaks out at building in Mumbai's Andheri

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2024 10:53:13 PM IST

A fire broke out at a high-rise building in Mumbai's Andheri on Wednesday evening, officials said. ... read..

Government to bring bill to tackle entrance exam malpractices in Parliament's budget session

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 10:53:09 PM IST

In a major step aimed at checking entrance exam-related malpractices, the Centre is slated to bring a bill in the budget session of Parliament to effectively deter persons, organised groups or institutions that indulge in unfair means and adversely impact ... read..

ED attaches property worth over Rs 25 lakh of former Kerala Minister K Babu

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 10:53:08 PM IST

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate said on Wednesday they have attached one immovable property worth Rs 25.82 lakhs belonging to former Kerala Minister K Babu. ... read..

Jharkhand: Hemant Soren resigns as CM, loyalist Champai Soren to take over

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 31, 2024 11:53:59 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Chief Hemant Soren resigned on Wednesday evening after over six hours of questioning by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the alleged land sc ... read..

Minor girl gang-raped in MP's Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 9:54:19 PM IST

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped by three unidentified persons in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district, a police official said on Wednesday. ... read..

PM Modi to begin two-day visit to Assam from Feb 3

Guwahati (Assam) | January 31, 2024 9:54:09 PM IST

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Assam after accepting their invitation beginning on February 3. ... read..

American man denied entry to India, OCI card holder wife moves SC

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 9:54:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court recently sought a response from the Centre on a plea of a woman, who is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), seeking to allow her husband, who is from America, and her son to enter Indian territory. ... read..

"AAP, Cong attempted to subvert election process": BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Chandigarh mayoral polls

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 31, 2024 9:54:05 PM IST

Coming down heavily on AAP and Congress for creating a ruckus during the election of the mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday alleged that the party's aggression was an attempt to subvert t ... read..

SC declines woman to terminate 32-week pregnancy

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 9:54:03 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to allow a 26-year-old woman, who had lost her husband in October 2023, to terminate her over-32-week pregnancy. ... read..

Yogi govt to launch Annual Mass Drug Administration campaign from Feb 5 to 15 to eradicate filariasis

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 9:54:00 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as part of its mission to eradicate filariasis from the state, is all set to launch the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign from February 5 to 15. The campaign will be condu ... read..

One Nation, One Election committee holds meeting with NCP, RLJD leaders

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 9:53:56 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind, chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on the One Nation, One Election and former President of India, met and interacted with Praful Patel and Sunil Dattatray Tatkare of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday as part of his ... read..

AAP's Swati Maliwal made to take Rajya Sabha oath twice amid 'unwarranted sloganeering'

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 9:53:54 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former chairperson of Delhi Women's Commission, Swati Maliwal took oath as Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday ahead of the the start of the interim budget session. ... read..

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy hails President Murmu's address in Parliament

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 9:53:53 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday hailed President Droupadi Murmu's address in Parliament as a comprehensive report of India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and said the BJP does not need to campaign for the elections. ... read..

On PIL by Rohingyas against Facebook hate speech, Delhi HC says robust grievance redressal mechanism exists

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 9:53:51 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has passed an order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) moved by two Rohingya refugees against hateful content and speeches that originate from India on the Facebook platform and said that as there is a robust grievance redressal me ... read..

Jharkhand: Section 144 imposed near CM's residence, Raj Bhavan, ED office in Ranchi amid questioning of CM Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 31, 2024 8:54:09 PM IST

A curfew under Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed within a 100-metre radius of the Jharkhand Chief Minister's residence, Raj Bhavan and, the office of the ED in Jharkhand's Ranchi. ... read..

IIMC granted deemed-to-be university status under distinct category, empowered to award degrees

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 8:53:51 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a leading institution for Journalism and Mass Communication, has been granted the status of a deemed university, empowering it to award degrees including doctorates, an official statement said. ... read..

Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) merges with BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 7:55:05 PM IST

Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) led by seven-time Kerala MLA PC George merged with Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Excise policy case: ED issues summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for fifth time, asks to join probe on Feb 2

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 7:54:58 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fifth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering probe related to irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 case, asking him to join the investigation on February 2. ... read..

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar urges Governor to reconsider Kannada name boards ordinance

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 31, 2024 7:54:56 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday to reconsider the ordinance making Kannada mandatory on name boards after the governor sent it back without signing. ... read..

Gujarat's Surat Airport declared International Airport

Surat (Gujarat) | January 31, 2024 7:54:54 PM IST

The Government of India has declared Gujarat's Surat Airport as an 'International Airport', according to an official notification. ... read..

Congress MP Manickam Tagore sends defamation notice to KTR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2024 7:55:03 PM IST

On Wednesday, Congress MP Manickam Tagore sent a defamation notice to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K T Rama Rao for his remarks that the Telangana chief minister and TPCC chief A Revanth Reddy bribed him with Rs 50 crores to bag the post ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on AAP leader Sanjay Singh's bail

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 7:54:47 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved the order on the bail plea moved by Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in the Delhi excise policy case. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on October 4, 2023, in the case. ... read..

Chief Minister Yogi inaugurates 'Kisan Mela' in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 7:54:44 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underscored the historical challenge faced by farmers under previous administrations, "where fair compensation for their produce was elusive" and the "haunting specter of farmers' suicides pervaded" parliamentary discussions ... read..

"There will be alliance in UP; seats to be allotted properly," says Akhilesh Yadav

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 7:54:42 PM IST

Following Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey's remarks that the Samajwadi Party is adopting a 'one-sided' policy in Uttar Pradesh, party's Chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted on Wednesday that there will be an alliance in the state and that the sea ... read..

Delhi riots conspiracy case: Investigation not completed even after 4 years of FIR, argue Natasha-Devangna

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 7:54:38 PM IST

The Delhi Karkardooma Court heard the arguments by the counsel for Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, who submitted that even after 4 years of registration of the FIR and filing of one charge sheet and four supplementary charge sheets, the investigation ... read..

Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil declares indefinite hunger strike from Feb 10

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2024 7:54:37 PM IST

Amid the row over the Maratha reservation, activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Wednesday said that he will be going on an another indefinite hunger strike from February 10. ... read..

Bihar's Naresh Bhokta murder case: NIA chargesheets 9th naxal cadre

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 7:54:35 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday charged one more accused in the 2018 case relating to the abduction and brutal murder of one Naresh Singh Bhokta by naxal cadres on the suspicion of being a police informer.This takes the number of accuse ... read..

Increase spending on health to 2.5 pc of GDP to improve quality of healthcare: Experts

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 7:54:29 PM IST

The health sector has indicated the amount the government must spend in the upcoming interim budget to improve the quality of healthcare. ... read..

ED raids promoters of "Kannur Urban Nidhi" over alleged fraud

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 31, 2024 7:54:24 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted search operations on Monday (January 29) at the residential premises of Antony Sunny P, Shoukathali MM, Gafoor KM, and Jaseena MJ in Thrissur and Malappuram districts of Kerala, in connection with an ongoing i ... read..

Gujarat: 3 killed, 2 injured in explosion at private company in Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 31, 2024 7:54:20 PM IST

Three persons were killed while two others were injured in an explosion at a private firm in Gujarat's Vadodara on Wednesday, police said. ... read..

"Court's verdict is a milestone decision," says MP CM Mohan Yadav on Gyanvapi case

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 7:54:09 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday reacted to the Varanasi district court allowing the Hindu side to offer prayers at Gyanvapi mosque complex saying the court's decision is a milestone decision. ... read..

Two, including shopkeeper arrested for killing man in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 7:54:11 PM IST

Two persons including a shopkeeper were arrested for allegedly killing a 35-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren files complaint against ED officials, alleges harassment

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 31, 2024 6:54:13 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday filed a complaint against officials of the Enforcement Directorate alleging that the officials tried to 'harass' and 'malign' him and his entire community. ... read..

"Historic order": Adovocate Vishnu Jain after court allows hindu side to offer prayers at Gyanvapi mosque complex

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 6:54:12 PM IST

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side, said there was, till date, no written order available with any government showing how Hindu devotees were stopped from offering prayers inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex. ... read..

Delhi receives light intensity rainfall amid cold weather, foggy conditions

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 6:54:10 PM IST

Under the influences of two western disturbances, several parts of the national capital received light-intensity rainfall on Wednesday afternoon. ... read..

Court reserves order on charge against gangster Deepak Boxer under MCOCA

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 6:54:08 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday reserved the framing of charges against gangster Deepak Pahal, alias Boxer, in a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).It is alleged that Deepak Boxer is a member of the crime ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dham distributes blankets to workers

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 31, 2024 6:54:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday distributed blankets to the workers registered in the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Welfare Board Labor Department near the IT Park located on Sahastradhara Road. ... read..

IMD predicts more rain, snowfall during next 48 hours in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 6:54:00 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for snowfall and rainfall in several parts of the hill state, Himachal Pradesh during the next 48 hours. ... read..

Sanjay Bhandari case: UK national Sumit Chaddha seeks cancellation of NBW; Court seeks ED's response

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 5:54:29 PM IST

British citizen Sumit Chaddha, a newly-made accused by the Enforcement Directorate of money laundering related to controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and others, has moved the Delhi Court against the issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against ... read..

"Will not give even a single seat to Congress now," says Mamata Banerjee

Malda (West Bengal) | January 31, 2024 5:54:27 PM IST

The rift between INDIA bloc ally partners --Trinamool Congress and Congress-- over a seat-sharing agreement in West Bengal continued to spill into the open on Wednesday as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated that she won't give even a si ... read..

"AAP-Congress to move Supreme Court over Chandigarh mayor election": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 31, 2024 5:54:25 PM IST

A day after the high drama witnessed in the Chandigarh Mayoral poll results, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress will move to the Supreme Court. ... read..

Rajasthan government reshuffles 13 IPS officers, Rajeev Kumar Sharma appointed new DG ACB

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 31, 2024 5:54:22 PM IST

In a major reshuffle in the police department, the Rajasthan government on Wednesday issued transfer and posting orders for 13 IPS officers, according to the order issued by the Department of Personnel. ... read..

Asst Provident Fund Commissioner among three arrested in bribery case

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 5:54:17 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) and an Enforcement Officer, both of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Lucknow and a private person in a case of bribery of Rs 8 lakh. ... read..

Kharge criticizes President Murmu's parliamentary address as propaganda

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 5:54:08 PM IST

In a sharp response to President Droupadi Murmu's address in Parliament on Wednesday, Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, criticised the speech as a mere endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and label ... read..

Rahul's vehicle pelted with stones in Malda, alleges Congress leader Adhir

Malda (West Bengal) | January 31, 2024 4:54:09 PM IST

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday alleged that the vehicle of fellow Lok Sabha member and former party president, Rahul Gandhi, was pelted with stones during the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

1000 CCTV footages analysed to apprehend culprit in pro-Khalistani graffiti, says Delhi police

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 4:54:07 PM IST

Nearly 200 Delhi police personnel went through CCTV footage from more than 1000 cameras to successfully apprehended the culprit who was involved in making pro-Khalistani graffiti in Delhi's Tilak Nagar area, said officials from the Delhi Police. ... read..

Varanasi court permits Hindu side to offer prayers at Gyanvapi mosque complex

Varansai (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 4:53:56 PM IST

In a major victory for the Hindu side, a Varanasi court on Wednesday allowed Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the 'Vyas Ka Tekhana' area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex. ... read..

Congress says talks with Trinamool 'on hold', Mamata reiterates vow to fight alone

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 3:54:53 PM IST

The rift between INDIA bloc ally partners --Trinamool Congress and Congress-- over a seat-sharing agreement in West Bengal continued to spill into the open on Wednesday as Mamata Banerjee reiterated her vow to fight alone in her state. ... read..

"How many times...?": Priyanka Chaturvedi hits back at PM Modi over his advice to Oppn MPs

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 3:54:44 PM IST

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his word of advice for Opposition MPs to leave behind positive footprints during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday said the former should look ba ... read..

Parliament security breach case: Court extends Judicial Custody of all accused till March 1

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 3:54:42 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of all accused arrested in the Parliament Security Breach Case till March 1, 2024. ... read..

JNU planning to build a boundary wall and install CCTVs to curb trespassing

General News | January 31, 2024 3:54:32 PM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University has reached out to the central government for funds to build boundary walls to curb trespassing, said Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit. ... read..

"We don't mind what he says...": Congress MP on Giriraj's "inauspicious" barb at Rahul

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 3:54:29 PM IST

After Union Minister Giriaj Singh claimed that Rahul Gandhi was 'inauspicious' for the Opposition bloc--INDIA, Congress leader and Kerala MP K Suresh on Wednesday said the former is in the habit of making 'baseless' allegations against his party and its l ... read..

"An election speech": Opposition criticises President Murmu's speech while BJP defends its stand

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 3:54:23 PM IST

Responding to President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Parliament today, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that it was an election speech and was a one-sided narrative that leaves out several important omissions. ... read..

"BJP will get majority in upcoming elections as well": CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Chandigarh Mayoral election result

Kurukshetra (Haryana) | January 31, 2024 3:54:18 PM IST

After BJP's Chandigarh unit secured victory in the Chandigarh Mayoral election held on Tuesday, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Wednesday that BJP will be winning all upcoming elections as well. ... read..

Passengers erupt in protest at IGIA after IndiGo cancels Deogarh flight for 2nd day

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 3:54:13 PM IST

Chaos prevailed at Terminal 2 of the Delhi airport on Wednesday after leading carrier IndiGo cancelled its flight to Deoghar for the second day in a row. ... read..

ED issues fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 3:54:10 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fifth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering probe related to irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 case asking him to join the investigation on February 2. ... read..

Guwahati Customs seizes 103 gold biscuits, 3 held

Guwahati (Assam) | January 31, 2024 3:54:03 PM IST

The Guwahati Customs Department apprehended three accused and seized 103 gold biscuits weighing 2.60 kg at the Indo-Bhutan border near Darranga LCS, Assam, Customs officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Fight against naxalism will continue": Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai after paying tribute to killed CRPF personnel

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | January 31, 2024 2:54:13 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday paid tribute to the three Central Reserve Police Force personnel who lost their lives in the exchange of fire with naxals at the Bijapur-Sukma border. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav calls on Governor Mangubhai Patel along with cabinet members at Raj Bhavan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 2:54:11 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called on Governor Mangubhai Patel along with state cabinet members at Raj Bhavan in Bhopal on Wednesday. ... read..

Will remain in NDA fold forever now: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar) | January 31, 2024 2:54:02 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that now he will stay in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) forever and will continue to work for the people of his state. ... read..

IPS Prashant Kumar appointed as acting DGP of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 2:54:00 PM IST

Prashant Kumar has been appointed as acting Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

ED officials reach Jharkhand CM residence for questioning in alleged Land Scam case

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 31, 2024 2:53:56 PM IST

A team of ED officials on Wednesday arrived at the residence of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for questioning in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. ... read..

Smiles return, hopes of farm yield and tourist footfall brighten as Himachal receives fresh snowfall

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 2:53:54 PM IST

After a lean and dry spell, which deepened fears of a downturn in the state's tourism prospects in peak winter, the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed. ... read..

"Everything is good..." Maldivian envoy on Delhi-Male relations

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 2:53:51 PM IST

Maldives Envoy to India, Ibrahim Shaheeb on Wednesday said that the relations between Male and Delhi are 'good'. ... read..

MP Cabinet approves Rs 164 crores for expansion of super specialty hospital in Rewa

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 2:53:46 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh government has approved Rs 164 crores for the expansion of a super specialty hospital in Rewa. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh's higher ranges get snowfall, bringing cheer to tourists

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 2:53:44 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh received snowfall in the higher mountains on Wednesday, bringing cheer to the tourists and locals. ... read..

Centuries-old aspirations turned into reality: President Murmu highlights Ram Temple construction at joint address

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 1:55:29 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the centuries-old aspirations for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya have turned into a reality today. ... read..

Delhi police apprehend culprit involved in making pro-Khalistani graffiti in Tilak Nagar

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 1:55:27 PM IST

The culprit who was involved in making pro-Khalistani graffiti in Delhi's Tilak Nagar area has been arrested by Delhi police, said an official on Wednesday. ... read..

"When public opinion is not with you, why do you dream?": Haryana CM slams INDIA bloc over Chandigarh Mayor polls results

Chandigarh (Haryana) | January 31, 2024 1:55:26 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar slammed the INDIA bloc after the recent victory of the BJP in Chandigarh Mayor polls and said that when public opinion is not with you then why do you dream? ... read..

J-K Police attaches property of drug peddler in Kulgam

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 31, 2024 1:55:24 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached property belonging to a notorious drug peddler in the Kulgam district under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to ED on Supertech Chairman RK Arora plea challenging trial court order denying him regular bail

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 1:55:17 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Enforcement Directorate on Supertech Chairman RK Arora plea challenging trial court order dismissing his regular bail plea in a money laundering case. ... read..

"Samajwadi Party will become 'Samaptvadi Party' in Lok Sabha elections": Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2024 1:55:15 PM IST

After the Samajwadi party announced the names of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that no matter if the entire family contests, but the truth is that the SP will be finished ... read..

IAS officer Radha Raturi becomes first woman Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 31, 2024 1:55:10 PM IST

The state of Uttarakhand is set to witness its first woman Chief Secretary as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approves the appointment of IAS officer Radha Raturi for the position. ... read..

Chandigarh: Youth Congress workers stage protest outside Mayor's office

Chandigarh (Haryana) | January 31, 2024 1:55:09 PM IST

After a defeat in the Mayor polls, members of Youth Congress staged a protest outside the Mayor's office in Chandigarh on Wednesday. ... read..

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