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Man vandalises 'Shivling' in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 9:52:50 PM IST

A man was arrested for vandalising a 'Shivling' and tearing the poster of Lord Shiva placed in a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, a police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers broken Pakistani drone from field in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | January 30, 2024 9:52:45 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police, in a joint operation, recovered a Pakistani drone in a broken condition from a farming field in Tarn Taran district. ... read..

Govt has taken and implemented many major decisions, accelerating pace of development: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 9:52:41 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the last session of the MLA priority meeting of Shimla and Mandi districts here on Tuesday said that one year's tenure of the present state government has taken and implemented m ... read..

Ministry of Civil Aviation to launch eight new flights for Ayodhya from Feb 1

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 9:52:38 PM IST

To boost air connectivity for Ayodhya and facilitate the arrival of pilgrims, the Ministry of Civil Aviation will launch eight new flight routes for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on February 1, 2024, an official release said. ... read..

Meghalaya: BSF seizes 18,000 kg sugar, 190 bottles of Phensedyl syrup near International border

Shillong (Meghalaya) | January 30, 2024 9:52:36 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) seized more than 18,000 kg of sugar from different bordering districts of Meghalaya, which were meant to be smuggled across the border to Bangladesh, an official statement said on Tuesday. ... read..

Rajya Sabha chairman revokes suspension of 11 members ahead of Budget Session

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 9:53:06 PM IST

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has revoked the suspension of 11 members of the House who were held guilty of breach of privilege by the House panel. ... read..

Maharashtra: Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi joins Maha Vikas Aghadi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2024 9:52:33 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut announced the inclusion of Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) in the opposition alliance in Maharashtra, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday. ... read..

Budget session of Parliament to begin Wednesday with President's address; last session of present Lok Sabha

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 9:52:28 PM IST

The budget session of Parliament, the last session before Lok Sabha polls expected to be held in April-May this year, will commence on Wednesday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the new Parliament bu ... read..

"There are no rifts in our family, this is not Nishikant Dubey's family": JMM leader Basant Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 30, 2024 9:52:19 PM IST

Reacting to the remarks made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey that rifts are happening in the family of Chief Minister Hemant Soren over his wife's (Kalpana Soren) candidature on becoming the next Jharkhand CM, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JM ... read..

"India to be world's third-largest economy in Modi's third term as PM": Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 30, 2024 7:53:20 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that India will emerge as the third-largest economy in the world during the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"So this is the condition of Bihar...Little pressure is exerted and U-turn is taken": Rahul Gandhi attacking Nitish Kumar

Purnea (Bihar) | January 30, 2024 6:54:42 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, mocked the return of JDU chief Nitish Kumar to the NDA fold, saying that this reflects the real condition of Bihar politics as when a little pressure is exerted by the BJP-led Centre, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ta ... read..

BJP resorted to 'hijack' Chandigarh Mayoral polls: Congress

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 6:54:41 PM IST

Eight votes, which were declared invalid in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls have led Opposition leaders to raise allegations of rigging, Congress and AAP attacked the BJP-led central government over the issue. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Pithoragarh-Dehradun air service

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | January 30, 2024 6:54:35 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Pithoragarh-Dehradun air service from Naini Saini Airport on Tuesday. ... read..

"With polls nearing, CAA-NRC topics being brought in market for polarisation": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 6:54:29 PM IST

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhury on Tuesday said that since the date of the Lok Sabha elections is approaching, topics such as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the NRC are being brought into the m ... read..

Lok Sabha Polls: SP announces names of 16 candidates, Dimple to contest from Mainpuri

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 6:54:25 PM IST

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has announced the names of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, to take place in this year. ... read..

Let time come, CM Soren will be present before ED and answer: Jharkhand minister Banna Gupta

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 30, 2024 6:54:24 PM IST

Jharkhand minister Banna Gupta has said that Chief Minister Hemant Soren will be in front of the Directorate of Enofrocement as per the set time limit. ... read..

Uttarakhand: SDRF constable conquers South America's highest peak Mount Aconcagua

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 30, 2024 6:54:22 PM IST

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) Chief Constable Rajendra Singh Nath hoisted the Indian flag on the highest peak of South America, Mount Aconcagua (6961 metres). ... read..

Delhi LG extends deadline for freezing administrative boundaries for the 2021 census to June 30

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 6:54:20 PM IST

Delhi LG VK Saxena, has extended the deadline for freezing administrative boundaries for the 2021 census to June 30, 2024. The boundaries of administrative units are finalized to account for jurisdictional changes between Censuses. ... read..

Chandigarh mayor election: AAP-Congress move Punjab-Haryana HC, matter to be heard tomorrow

Chandigarh | January 30, 2024 6:54:18 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress on Tuesday filed a petition in the Punjab-Haryana High Court highlighting concerns over the integrity of the recently conducted mayoral elections in Chandigarh. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to grant immediate relief against summons to Amanat Ullah Khan in Waqf Board money laundering case

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 6:54:17 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has refused to grant immediate relief to Amanat Ullah Khan against the summons issued to him by the ED and listed the matter for hearing on Thursday. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu holds meeting with MLAs for Annual Plan 2024-25

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 6:54:15 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday conducted a meeting with the MLAs of Kangra, Kinnaur and Kullu in the first session of the second day of the Annual Plan 2024-25 to discuss on a wide range of issues concerning the state. ... read..

Uttarakhand STF arrests hawala operator from Surat, busts cybercrime network

Surat (Gujarat) | January 30, 2024 6:54:05 PM IST

In a significant breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttarakhand Police successfully apprehended a major hawala operator involved in supplying bank accounts and SIM cards in Dubai. ... read..

CBI court grants bail to Pearl Group director Harchand Singh Gill

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 5:55:03 PM IST

A special CBI court granted bail to Harchand Singh Gill, one of the Directors of Pearl Group, who was deported from Fiji in connection with a multi-crore Ponzi scheme. ... read..

AIIMS Delhi to celebrate International Epilepsy Day tomorrow with call to improve care globally

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 5:55:02 PM IST

In a move to mark a crucial initiative in advancing the World Health Organisation's 10-year Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy from 2022 to 2031, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi will celebrate International Epilepsy D ... read..

"Students should come in uniform...": Rajasthan Minister over hijab row

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 30, 2024 5:55:00 PM IST

Amid hijab row and dress code in schools of Rajasthan, BJP leader and state Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam on Tuesday stressed the need for students to adhere to school uniforms and urged them to come in uniform. ... read..

Modi govt laid foundation of strong rural development in last 10 years: Amit Shah

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 5:54:58 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government is to complete its 10 years in May, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday said it laid the foundation of a "strong rural development". ... read..

Chandigarh mayor election: BJP's Manoj Sonkar wins against AAP-Congress alliance candidate

Chandigarh | January 30, 2024 5:54:56 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janta Party's (BJP) Manoj Sonkar won the Chandigarh mayoral elections on Tuesday, the first election battle against the INDIA bloc by defeating the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Kuldeep Kumar. ... read..

Chandigarh mayoral polls: BJP's Rajinder Kumar elected deputy mayor

Chandigarh | January 30, 2024 5:54:54 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajinder Kumar was elected as Deputy Mayor, after AAP and Congress councillors refused to cast votes in the election of Deputy Mayor and Senior Deputy Mayor. ... read..

"This was a broad daylight robbery": Saurabh Bhardwaj on Chandigarh mayoral polls

Chandigarh | January 30, 2024 5:54:53 PM IST

After a high-voltage drama around the Chandigarh mayoral elections, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday alleged "robbery" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that the party's victory in Chandigarh mayoral polls was a "blata ... read..

MP Congress issues show cause notice to 2 party office bearers for indiscipline

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 5:54:49 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress on Tuesday issued show cause notices to its two office bearers for indiscipline and asked them to submit an explanation within seven days. ... read..

IMD predicts rain and snowfall in Himachal; issues orange alert for next 48 hrs

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 5:54:44 PM IST

The India Metrological Department on Tuesday issued an orange alert for various places in Himachal Pradesh indicating the possibility of snowfall in higher mountains and rain in other parts of the state during the next 48 hours. ... read..

First-ever scientific exercise found 718 snow leopards in India; highest in Ladakh

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 4:54:39 PM IST

As many as 718 snow leopards were reported as part of the first-ever scientific exercise that was carried out by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, released the report during ... read..

Suspension of opposition MPs will be revoked, government has requested presiding officers: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 4:54:35 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that the government has requested the presiding officers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to revoke the suspension of MPs, who had been suspended during the winter session of Parliament. ... read..

"Neither their arithmetic is working nor their chemistry ": JP Nadda on INDIA bloc after BJP wins Chandigarh Mayoral elections

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 4:54:30 PM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda has congratulated the saffron party's Chandigarh unit for emerging victorious in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls held on Monday. ... read..

"When will recruitment be done": Youth Congress president Srinivas BV questions Centre on persisting job crisis

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 4:54:24 PM IST

The National President of the Indian Youth Congress, Srinivas BV revealed shocking statistics regarding the persisting job crisis in India and questioned the Centre when will be the recruitment done, stating that over 9 years have passed, and the youth ar ... read..

Baku-bound IndiGo plane takes off without ATC clearances, pilots grounded

New Delhi, | January 30, 2024 4:54:23 PM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulatory body, has grounded a pilot for allegedly taking off the Baku-bound IndiGo plane without Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) clearances. ... read..

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, CM Mohan Yadav perform 'bhoomi pujan' and inauguration of 9 road projects in Jabalpur

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 4:54:16 PM IST

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed 'bhoomi pujan' (groundbreaking ceremony) and inauguration of nine projects worth Rs 2,367 crore in Jabalpur on Tuesday. ... read..

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 30, 2024 4:54:14 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Monday. ... read..

"Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar.": CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 30, 2024 4:54:12 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka leader CT Ravi on Tuesday attacked Congress, saying that its leaders should be the last ones to talk about BR Ambedkar, chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India. ... read..

Amit Shah launches computerization project of Agricultural Rural Development Banks of States, UTs

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 4:54:07 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday launched the computerization project of Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) of all States and Union Territories in the natio ... read..

Maharashtra: Dighi witnesses magnificent para-drop display by Bombay Sappers

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2024 3:55:36 PM IST

The Dighi Hills here on Tuesday witnessed a breathtaking display of para jumps by serving and veteran personnel of the Bombay Sappers. ... read..

ED seizes Rs 36 lakh, two luxury cars from Soren's Delhi residence; BJP makes 'Bhagoda' jibe at Jharkhand CM

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 30, 2024 3:55:32 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has seized Rs 36 lakh in cash and two cars after it conducted searches at the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, sources in the central agency said on Tuesday. ... read..

MP: Fake Facebook page created in name of Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain; case registered

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 3:55:30 PM IST

A fake Facebook page was created in the name of Mahakaleshwar temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district following which a case has been registered at Mahakal police station in the district, a police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

CBI files closure report in extortion case linked to former Maha DG homeguard Parambir Singh

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 3:55:16 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a closure report in an FIR filed against former Maharashtra Director General (DG) Homeguards and Police Commissioner (CP) Mumbai Parambir Singh for allegedly extorting Rs 2 crore from businessmen in Than ... read..

Sanjay Singh involved in creating special purpose vehicle to launder proceeds of crime, says ED

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 3:55:14 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate opposed the bail petition of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in Excise Policy case before Delhi High Court and alleged that he was involved in creating a special purpose vehicle to launder the proceeds of crime that would h ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on plea moved by Rohingya refugees for removal of hateful content from Facebook

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 3:55:13 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved the order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) moved by two Rohingya refugees and sought direction from Facebook India and the Centre to monitor and promptly suspend or remove hate speech and harmful content that ... read..

Chandigarh mayoral polls: In first direct contest with INDIA, BJP nominee prevails over AAP-Cong rival

Chandigarh | January 30, 2024 3:55:07 PM IST

After a high-voltage drama around the Chandigarh mayoral elections, the BJP emerged victorious after the votes were cast and counted on Tuesday. ... read..

"Baseless, politically driven": Sanjay Raut's brother on ED summons in BMC Khichdi scam case

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 3:55:03 PM IST

Reaching the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) office for questioning in connection with the alleged Khichdi Covid scam, Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut's brother, Sandeep Raut, on Tuesday called the case baseless and 'politically motivated'. ... read..

Eye on polls, Nadda to chair meeting of BJP's national general secretaries at his residence today

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 3:55:00 PM IST

BJP national president JP Nadda will chair a meeting of the party's national general secretaries at 8 pm on Tuesday, sources said, adding that the talks will be held at his residence. ... read..

Major fire breaks out at Chandigarh furniture market

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 30, 2024 3:54:55 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a furniture market in Chandigarh's Sector 54 on Monday morning, officials said. ... read..

President Murmu nominates Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 3:54:51 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu nominated Chandigarh University founder-chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. ... read..

Keragodu flag row: Malavalli MLA files complaint against CT Ravi for "disrespecting" national flag

Mandya (Karnataka) | January 30, 2024 3:54:45 PM IST

Congress leader and Malavalli MLA PM Narendra Swamy filed a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi on Tuesday, alleging that he disrespected the national flag. ... read..

Keragodu flag row: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge accuses BJP of placing religion above nation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 30, 2024 2:54:17 PM IST

Amid a controversy over the removal of a saffron flag in the Mandya district, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday accused the BJP leaders and their "masters" in the RSS of placing religion and the party above the nation. ... read..

"Alliance was never formed, just bunch of people came together to save their existence" says BJP leader Dilip Ghosh

West Midnapore (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 2:54:15 PM IST

After TMC leader Abhishek Banarjee blamed the Congress for the split in the INDIA alliance, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has said that there was never an alliance but just a bunch of people coming together for a last effort to save themselves from going out of ... read..

"His aspirations for Ram Rajya...": CM Yogi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 2:54:09 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. ... read..

Rajasthan PFI case: NIA chargesheets 3 for organising arms training camps

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 2:54:07 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a fresh chargesheet against three more accused in the Rajasthan Popular Front of India (PFI) conspiracy case for organising arms training camps and providing training to some co-accused in the handling and ... read..

Sharjeel Imam sedition case: Delhi HC directs trial court to decide Sharjeel's bail

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 2:54:05 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Karkardooma Court to decide the bail plea of Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case against him. He sought bail on the grounds of the period undergone in the sedition case. He has been in custody since January 2020. ... read..

Chandigarh mayoral polls: In first direct contest between BJP and INDIA, AAP-Cong nominee loses to saffron foe

Chandigarh | January 30, 2024 2:54:03 PM IST

After a high-voltage drama around the Chandigarh mayoral elections, the BJP emerged victorious after the votes were cast and counted on Tuesday. ... read..

Excise officials arrest accused in possession of 510 grams of dry cannabis in Shamshabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 30, 2024 2:54:00 PM IST

Shamshabad Excise officials apprehended an individual involved in the illegal possession of 510 grams of dry cannabis. Acting on reliable information, the Station House Officer (SHO) Shamshabad team, following the instructions of the District Police Offic ... read..

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and CM Sukhvinder Singh pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 2:53:58 PM IST

The governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla and the Chief Minister of Punjab Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Tuesday, at the Ridge Shimla. ... read..

"Dynastic politics, not democracy under threat": BJP hits back at Kharge

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 2:53:57 PM IST

Launching a strong counterattack over Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday said that the dynastic politics under the garb of democracy now seems towards an eclipse and the true emergence of true democracy is the ... read..

"You are being surrounded from all sides": Rahul Gandhi interacts with farmers in Bihar

Purnia (Bihar) | January 30, 2024 1:54:04 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that any political leader who speaks about protecting the land of farmers will be attacked by media round the clock. ... read..

"Politically motivated," Rajasthan BJP MLA Acharya on protests over his hijab remarks

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 30, 2024 1:54:03 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Balmukund Acharya has dismissed as "politically motivated" the protests against him after he visited a school in Jaipur during Republic Day celebrations. ... read..

"Ideology of hatred and violence took away our beloved Bapu": Rahul takes fresh swipe at BJP as Yatra reaches Bihar

Araria (Bihar) | January 30, 2024 1:54:01 PM IST

Taking a veiled swipe at the BJP on the 76th anniversary of the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged fellow citizens not to allow the 'flame of truth' to be extinguished in the face of 'hatred'. ... read..

ED to interrogate Sanjay Raut's brother Sandeep Raut in BMC Khichdi scam case

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 12:54:19 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) will interrogate former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's brother Sandeep Raut in connection with the Khichdi COVID scam case on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: Police nabs shooter involved in murder of Air India crew member in Noida

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 12:54:10 PM IST

Following a brief exchange of fire, the police on Tuesday arrested a man accused in connection with the murder of an Air India crew member. ... read..

Jharkhand Governor slams CM Soren; Section 144 imposed in some areas

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 30, 2024 12:54:05 PM IST

Amid the communication gap between the Enforcement Directorate and Jharkhand CM, state Governor, CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said that he has no information about the CM and the attitude of the ruling party workers is not good. ... read..

"BJP won't be able to cross even 200 seats in 2024 elections": Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2024 12:54:03 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will contest from two places and win but his Bharatiya Janata Party and the NDA alliance will not cross even 200 seats. ... read..

'India: Mother of Democracy' tableau clinches first spot at Republic Day Parade 2024

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 12:54:01 PM IST

Marking a significant triumph in the realm of cultural representation, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) announced that its tableau of the Ministry of Culture secured the first prize at the Republic Day Celebration (RDC) Parade 2024. ... read..

PM Modi pays Floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 12:53:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary at Rajghat in Delhi. ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav reaches ED office in connection to Land-for-jobs case

Patna (Bihar) | January 30, 2024 12:53:39 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar Deputy CM, Tejashwi Yadav reached the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) office on Monday to appear before the central agency regarding Land-for-jobs case. ... read..

19 Delhi-bound trains delayed, flights disrupted as fog reduces visibility

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 12:53:33 PM IST

As many as 19 Delhi-bound trains were reported to be running behind schedule after heavy fog shrouded the national capital and vast swathes of North India on Tuesday morning, significantly reducing visibility, railway officials informed. ... read..

"Seven months passed...": Abhishek Banerjee lays blame for breakdown in seat-sharing talks in Bengal on Congress

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 11:54:00 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday laid the blame for the breakdown in seat-sharing talks in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on the Congress. ... read..

"If investigative agency fails to take action, I will intervene...": WB Governor on Sheikh Shahjahan

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 11:53:55 AM IST

Coming down heavily on Trinamool Congress' absconding leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday said that time must be given to Investigative agency to take action, adding "If they fail in taking action, I will intervene." ... read..

NSA Ajit Doval, CDS Gen Chauhan release BrahMos deputy CEO's book

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 11:53:49 AM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan launched the book 'Ek Samandar, Mere Andar', written by BrahMos Aerospace Deputy CEO Sanjeev Joshi. ... read..

"Their sacrifices inspire us to serve people": PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 11:53:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary. ... read..

Dense fog blanks out North Indian belt, several states report visibility issues

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 11:53:37 AM IST

Dense fog shrouded the national capital and vast swathes of North India on Tuesday morning, significantly impacting visibility and throwing flight and train services out of gear. ... read..

Uttarakhand govt to present UCC Bill in Assembly on February 6

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 30, 2024 11:53:35 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government will present the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the state Assembly on February 6, according to government sources. ... read..

"When we are in an agreement, it is a give-and-take situation": Jairam Ramesh on seat-sharing in West Bengal with TMC

Araria (Bihar) | January 30, 2024 11:53:30 AM IST

After Trinamool Congress accused the Congress of delay in seat-sharing talks, party leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that when we are in an agreement, it is a give-and-take situation, so all parties need to realise this. ... read..

Allahabad HC rejects second bail application by gangster Anil Bhati

Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 10:54:34 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Monday night rejected the second bail application of Anil Bhati alias Sonu, an active member of the Sundar Bhati gang, in a case registered under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act, 1986. ... read..

Heavy security deployed at Chandigarh Municipal Corporation office ahead of Mayoral polls

Chandigarh | January 30, 2024 10:54:31 AM IST

Ahead of the Chandigarh Mayoral polls scheduled to be held today, heavy security has been deployed at the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh. ... read..

Odisha: 5T Chairman Pandian reviews ISBT Baramunda project

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 30, 2024 10:54:27 AM IST

Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian conducted a site visit to the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Baramunda, at the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in the early morning on Tuesday. ... read..

TMC's absconding leader Sheikh Shahjahan applies for anticipatory bail

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 10:54:22 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan has applied for anticipatory bail at the PMLA court in the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case. ... read..

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu concerned over rampant earth-cutting in Itanagar, Naharlagun

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 10:54:20 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed concern over rampant earth-cutting in the twin capital cities of Itanagar and Naharlagun, advocating a change in the mindset of citizens. ... read..

UP: Devotees brave fog, cold weather to receive Lord Ram darshan in Ayodhya Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 10:54:15 AM IST

Devotees thronged the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple to receive a darshan of Lord Shri Ram Lalla amidst fog and cold weather conditions in Ayodhya on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Court acquits stepfather in dowry death case, says it doubts testimony of victim's minor son

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 9:53:37 AM IST

A Delhi Court on Monday acquitted a man, his mausi (aunt), his sister, who holds a Master's degree in civil engineering from the US, and her husband in a dowry death case. ... read..

Plans afoot to make Hemant Soren's wife as Jharkhand Chief Minister, claims BJP's Nishikant Dubey

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 30, 2024 9:53:35 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey has claimed that Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife Kaplana Soren may replace him as the former has called all allied MLAs to reach Ranchi "with their luggage". ... read..

Uttarakhand Assembly session to be held from February 5 to 8, UCC Bill to be presented

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 30, 2024 9:53:34 AM IST

The Uttarakhand Assembly session will be held from February 5 to 8, according to a notification by the Secretariat of the Assembly. In this session, the Pushkar Singh Dhami government will present the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the House. ... read..

Dense fog covers Delhi; low visibility hampers flight operations

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 9:53:30 AM IST

Flight services were disrupted at the Delhi International Airport owing to the thick blanket of fog that enveloped parts of the national capital on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Odisha: Concern over decline in population of tigers at Similipal Tiger Reserve

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | January 30, 2024 8:52:42 AM IST

The Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha's largest tiger reserve, is located in Mayurbhanj district. Fewer than thirty tigers were recorded living in 1975. The decreasing tiger population has been a matter of concern in the reserve. 29 tigers were counted in a ... read..

Dense fog engulfs parts of Delhi-NCR amid cold weather, visibility badly affected

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 7:53:39 AM IST

A dense fog engulfed parts of the national capital on Tuesday morning and increased visibility woes, causing inconvenience to commuters. ... read..

Earthquake of 3.4 magnitude strikes Leh, Ladakh: NCS

Leh (Ladakh) | January 30, 2024 7:53:38 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Leh, Ladakh, on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

"Farmers will benefit immensely from ERCP," says BJP's CP Joshi as Rajasthan signs MoU with Madhya Pradesh

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 30, 2024 6:52:51 AM IST

Rajasthan BJP President CP Joshi said on Monday that farmers in the state will immensely benefit from the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) MoU signed between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. ... read..

"They exploited poor in 'Land for Job' scam case, law will take its course": Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 6:52:47 AM IST

Reacting to Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioning RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav, Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey said that they have exploited the poor by taking land for a bribe in lieu of a job in the railways, and the law will take its course. ... read..

Allahabad HC refuses to grant relief to interfaith couples seeking protection

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 5:53:09 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court has refused to grant relief on the petition filed by a couple demanding security after an inter-religious marriage. The court has said that the marriage of the couple did not comply with the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibi ... read..

West Bengal: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar expresses hope in implementation of CAA before 2024 Lok Sabha polls

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 5:53:07 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar said that he was hopeful that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) would be implemented before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Accepting Kantharaj Commission report is political stunt": Former Karnataka CM Bommai

Kolar (Karnataka) | January 30, 2024 5:53:05 AM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Monday called the acceptance of the Kantharaj Backward Commission report nothing but a "Lok Sabha election stunt". ... read..

Maharashtra government signs MOUs with seven companies for green hydrogen production

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2024 4:53:23 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde signed Green Hydrogen Policy MoUs with seven companies. A move that has now made Maharashtra the first state to promote green hydrogen, he said. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Digvijaya Singh, Kamalnath supporters clash with each other at party office, video goes viral

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 3:53:27 AM IST

Supporters of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and Congress leader Kamalnath clashed with each other at the party's state headquarters on Monday. A video of the abuse went viral on social media. ... read..

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