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"They could have waited for...": Digvijay Singh's swipe at BJP over Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha, says temple built for LS elections

Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 3:53:23 AM IST

In a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday alleged that the objective of the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not to construct the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and that they we ... read..

Delhi MCD proceedings suspended as BJP demands formation of standing committee

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 2:52:50 AM IST

Proceedings of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's special assembly session were suspended until Tuesday following the commotion inside the house by BJP councillors demanding the formation of a standing committee. ... read..

Mother abandons 2-month-old due to family dispute in Kerala's Palakkad

Palakkad (Kerala) | January 30, 2024 2:52:48 AM IST

A mother abandoned her 2-month-old baby due to a family dispute in Kerala's Palakkad. ... read..

Delhi: 20-year-old kills friend over 'unnatural' sex demand

New Delhi | January 30, 2024 2:52:47 AM IST

A 20-year-old boy killed his friend after he was allegedly forced to have unnatural sex, Delhi police said. ... read..

"INDIA alliance is now the 'END' alliance": Union Minister Kaushal Kishore

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 30, 2024 1:53:15 AM IST

A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returned to the National Democratic Alliance, Union Minister Kaushal Kishore said the opposition was praising Nitish Kumar when he was in the INDIA alliance but after he joined the NDA, he "is now the worst pe ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Rural Development Minister Periyasamy clarifies on Governor's criticism of PM Awas scheme implementation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2024 1:53:11 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister Periyasamy gave his clarification on Monday on Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's criticism of the implementation of the PM Awas Yojana scheme in the state. ... read..

J-K Lt Governor inaugurates Asian School's new campus at Miran Sahib, Jammu

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 29, 2024 11:54:14 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the new campus of Asian School at Miran Sahib, Jammu on Monday and said that the reputed institution is making an immense contribution in imparting value-based quality education to the students. ... read..

"70 pc of women have decided to vote..." : Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy

Rangareddy (Telangana) | January 29, 2024 11:54:11 PM IST

Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that since coming to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has continuously worked with a commitment to the rights and interests of women in the country and claimed that a ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami virtually listens to PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 29, 2024 11:54:06 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday watched the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024' programme with students at GGIC Kaulagarh in Dehradun. ... read..

Cabinet panel appoints Vivek Kumar Gupta as Managing Director of high-speed rail corp

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 11:53:59 PM IST

Vivek Kumar Gupta, IRSE (1988) has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) of National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). ... read..

"People have no faith left in Congress party": Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika

Nagaon (Assam) | January 29, 2024 11:53:58 PM IST

Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika lashed out at the Congress on Monday and said that there is no more corrupt party than the grand old party, and this is the reason that they continuously face defeats in every election. ... read..

Land for Jobs scam case: ED questions Lalu Prasad for 9 hours; daughter Misa says 'PM is scared'

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 11:53:56 PM IST

As Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for around nine hours in connection with the Land for Jobs scam case, his daughter Misa Bharti, hit out at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre ... read..

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das visits Subarnapur district, announces financial aid for Kalapathar school

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 29, 2024 11:53:54 PM IST

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das visited Subarnapur district on Monday. He announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for Zilla Vinnakhyam Kalyan Vidyalaya at Kalapathar. ... read..

Gyanvapi case: Hindu side moves Supreme Court for de-sealing of wazukhana area

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 11:53:49 PM IST

The Hindu side on Monday filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking the de-sealing of the 'wazukhana' area in the Gyanvapi complex, following the Archaeological Survey of India's survey findings at the mosque. ... read..

Govt committed to ensuring safety, convenience for every Ram devotee: CM Yogi

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 11:53:48 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Monday that the state government is committed to ensuring the safety, convenience, and smooth experience for devotees visiting Ayodhya from all over the country to seek darshan and worship Shri Ram Lalla, an offici ... read..

"There will be initiatives on health, education in interim budget," says Chairman of ASSOCHAM's National council on MSME

Panaji (Goa) | January 29, 2024 11:53:44 PM IST

The Chairman of the National Council for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Chairman Manguirish Pai Raiker, said Sunday that besides taking initiatives in promoting spiritual tour ... read..

Guidance provided by PM Modi will help students, inspire parents: Dharmendra Pradhan on 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 11:53:38 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that the tips, guidance and dose of positivity given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme will help students strike a balance between academic excellence an ... read..

Indian airports create opportunities for artists to showcase their talent in art: Scindia

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 11:53:36 PM IST

As Indian airports are getting a touch of modern architecture, simultaneously they are giving opportunities to budding artists to showcase their talent by portraying Indian art, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia while sharing a video ... read..

"Igniting inspiration, empowering young mind," Tripura CM on PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

Agartala (Tripura) | January 29, 2024 11:53:33 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha witnessed the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme at MTB High School, Agartala Tripura and said that it was "igniting inspiration, empowering young minds." ... read..

Odisha govt approves LABHA scheme for tribals

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 29, 2024 11:53:31 PM IST

The Odisha government on Monday announced a new scheme -"Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya" (LABHA) for tribals under which they can sell minor forest produce at a minimum support price. ... read..

3 minors killed, several injured after falling off tractor-trolley in MP's Chhatarpur

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 11:53:29 PM IST

Three minors were killed, and several others were injured after falling off a tractor-trolley they were travelling in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur on Monday evening, police said. ... read..

"Maratha Military Landscapes of India" will be India's nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2024-25

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 11:53:27 PM IST

The Ministry of Culture announced on Monday that the "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" will be India's nomination for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage List for the years 2024-25. ... read..

"Arrest will happen": West Bengal Governor on ED's notice to TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 29, 2024 11:53:26 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday said that arrests will happen in the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case, in which TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan has been made accused and is currently absconding. ... read..

"Bogus and baseless": Uddhav faction MLA's lawyer after appearance before ED in money laundering case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 29, 2024 11:53:22 PM IST

Uddhav faction MLA and ex-Minister Ravindra Waikar appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case related to an under-construction luxury hotel in Jogeshwari on Monday. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramiah distributes facilities to beneficiaries of government schemes in Tumkur

Tumkur (Karnataka) | January 29, 2024 10:54:39 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the beneficiaries of the five-point guarantee schemes should give a 'befitting' reply to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

"Old matter, how is it BJP's fault": Upendra Kushwaha on Lalu Yadav's appearance before ED

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 10:54:37 PM IST

After Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Patna in the Land for Jobs scam case, Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal (RLJD) president Upendra Kushwaha on Monday said that BJP should not be blamed for this as i ... read..

Want budget to provide relief in income tax, says Chandigarh resident

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 29, 2024 10:54:34 PM IST

Chandigarh residents expressed their expectations from the upcoming budget. ... read..

"Not ED, but BJP's summon": Manoj Jha as agency quizzes Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs scam

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 10:54:32 PM IST

Amid the questioning of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national president and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav by the Enforcement Directorate in the land-for-jobs scam on Monday, party leader Manoj Jha said that the actions of central agencies wi ... read..

Fatwa issued against chief Imam for attending 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 10:54:28 PM IST

A fatwa has allegedly been issued against All India Imam Organization chief Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi after he attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

Manipur: Assam Rifles recovers drugs worth over Rs 13 crore from fringe area of Jiribam-Tamenglong districts

Imphal (Manipur) | January 29, 2024 10:54:26 PM IST

Assam Rifles recovered 90,000 WY tablets worth over Rs 13 crore from the fringes of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts, an official said on Monday. ... read..

"Pace of development in state will be faster...": Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 10:54:24 PM IST

After the first cabinet meeting of the newly formed NDA government in Bihar, state Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha on Monday asserted that the pace of development in the state will be faster under the "double-engine government." ... read..

"INDIA bloc has short life span:" Former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 10:54:19 PM IST

Leader of the opposition and former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur said that the life span of the INDIA bloc is short. ... read..

If it was pre-planned, was Kharge stupid...? Giriraj Singh

Begusarai (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 10:54:17 PM IST

In a reaction to Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 'turnaround' was 'pre-planned', Union Minister Giriraj Singh referred to the INDIA bloc meetings in Patna, Bengaluru and Mumbai, and asked if Kharge was ... read..

SC takes cognizance of complaint filed in Land for Job scam case

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 10:54:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court has taken the cognizance of prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Amit Katyal, Rabri Devi, Misha Bharti, Hema Yadav, Hridyanand Chaudhary along with two companies in the land for job scam case. ... read..

"There is no issue...": DMK leader Elangovan on INDIA bloc seat sharing

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 10:54:13 PM IST

With the Lok Sabha elections just months away, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Monday reacted to the INDIA bloc seat sharing and said that there is no "issue" and things will be "settled" soon. ... read..

North East Delhi riots: Court refuses to waive cost noting conduct of accused

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 10:54:08 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has refused to waive a cost imposed on an accused in the North East Delhi riots case after noting his conduct. ... read..

Rajasthan: India, Saudi Arabia begin joint military exercise

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 29, 2024 10:53:59 PM IST

The inaugural edition of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ' commenced in Mahajan, Rajasthan today. ... read..

ED officials arrive at residence of Jharkhand CM in Delhi

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 10:53:57 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate officials on Monday arrived at the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the national capital. ... read..

Budget expectations: HP apple growers expect higher import duty on foreign apples; tourism industry seeks special package

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 10:53:55 PM IST

The apple farmers and tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh expect some budgetary sops in the election-year budget from the government of India. ... read..

Rs 9989.49 cr annual plan proposed for year 2024-25: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 10:53:53 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed Rs 9989.49 crore for the annual estimated budget plans for the year 2024-25, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh SDM murder: Sister demands action, says "accused husband wanted money"

Dindori (Madhya Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 10:53:51 PM IST

Nilima Napit, elder sister of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nisha Napit Sharma, who was posted in Shahpura, Dindori district and murdered by her husband Manish Sharma, alleged that the accused used to torture the late officer. ... read..

SC issues notice on plea for CBI probe in award of contracts to family members of Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 9:53:29 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre, Arunachal Pradesh government and others on a PIL seeking a CBI or SIT probe into the award of contracts for public works to firms owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. ... read..

Haryana CM expresses grief over demise of MP Dharambir Singh's father

Bhiwani (Haryana) | January 29, 2024 9:53:26 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday visited the residence of MP Dharambir Singh in Bhiwani-Mahendragarh constituency and expressed grief over the demise of his father, the late Ch Bhalleram. ... read..

J-K: Police attaches property acquired through proceeds of terrorism in Budgam

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 29, 2024 9:53:22 PM IST

The residential house of a terrorist associate acquired as the proceeds of terrorism was attached in Budgam on Monday, police said. ... read..

SC orders all courts to shun practice of mentioning caste or religion of litigants in cases

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 9:53:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court has ordered its Registry, all High Courts and subordinate courts to stop the practice of mentioning the caste or religion of litigants in case papers. ... read..

Swati Maliwal questions Rajasthan govt about alleged suicide by Kota student

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 9:53:13 PM IST

After a student in Kota died allegedly by suicide, citing her incapability to take the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), Swati Maliwal, MP and former Chief of Delhi Commission for Women, questioned the city administration and the state government stating ... read..

Assam: Former Congress leader Apurba Bhattacharjee joins Asom Gana Parishad

Guwahati (Assam) | January 29, 2024 9:53:12 PM IST

Former General Secretary of Assam Congress Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee and several leaders of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on Monday joined Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). ... read..

Man stabbed in East Delhi's Pandav Nagar, two persons arrested

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 9:53:05 PM IST

A 29-year-old man was allegedly stabbed in East Delhi's Pandav Nagar, said police, adding that two persons have been apprehended in connection with the incident. ... read..

ED officials arrive at residence of Jharkhand CM in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 29, 2024 9:53:03 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate officials on Monday arrived at the residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi. ... read..

"PM Modi is afraid ahead of LS Polls": Misa Bharti as ED questions RJD Chief Lalu Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 9:52:59 PM IST

Misa Bharti, daughter of former Bihar Chief Minister and ex-union minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday hit out at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre, saying that the actions by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against his father reflects that the ... read..

Bhopal judicial magistrate court imposes fine on three dog lovers

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 9:52:52 PM IST

A judicial magistrate court in Bhopal has imposed a fine of Rs 3,000 each against three dog lovers for negligence and abusing the dog catching team. ... read..

J-K: CBI searches 8 locations in Kiru Hydroelectric project irregularities case

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 8:54:41 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at around 8 locations in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir in the on-going investigations of a case related to alleged irregularities in the award of tender for civil works of the Kiru Hydroelectr ... read..

Delhi's average Air Quality Index likely to move to 'severe' category by tomorrow

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 8:54:38 PM IST

On Monday, Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) clocked at 356 as per the 4 p.m. AQI bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

EAM Jaishankar visited Children Home for Girls in Gujarat's Nandod

Narmada (Gujarat) | January 29, 2024 8:54:34 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Children Home for Girls in Gujarat's Nandod on Monday. ... read..

NDA to work to realise unfulfilled dreams of Bihar under PM Modi, Nitish Kumar leadership: Dy CM Samrat Chaudhary

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 8:54:32 PM IST

Bihar's newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary on Monday said that the National Democratic Alliance, which is now the ruling bloc in the state, will work to realise the unfulfilled dreams of the people under the leadership of Prime Ministe ... read..

"Ram Temple inauguration event was telecasted in many temples": Tamil Nadu Police files affidavit in SC

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 8:54:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police (DGP) filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court in relation to the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the state government's alleged oral order banning live telecast of the "Pran Pratishtha" of Lord Ram in the t ... read..

Only hatred could be seen in their 'Mohabbat ki Dukaan', Anurag Thakur attacks Congress amid rift within INDIA bloc

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 8:54:24 PM IST

Amid the rift within the INDIA bloc, Union Minister Anurag Thakur attacked the Congress, one of the allies in the mega alliance, stating that only 'hatred' could be seen in their 'Mohabbat ki Dukan'. ... read..

"If you take that card they will throw you out": Mamata Banerjee warns public on BSF giving separate identity card in border areas

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) | January 29, 2024 8:54:22 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Border Security Force (BSF) has been providing separate identity card to the people in the border areas and asked people to refrain from taking the card as they could be kicked out of t ... read..

AP: YS Sharmila Reddy pays homage to her father YSR in Idupulapaya

YSR (Andhra Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 8:54:20 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Chief YS Sharmila Reddy visited the YSR Ghat in Idupulapaya village on Monday to pay homage to her father, YS Rajasekhara Reddy, who was also the former Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking inclusion of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy in PM-JAY scheme

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 8:54:18 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought direction to include Indian healthcare systems like ayurveda, yoga, and naturopathy in the National Health Protection Mission, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY ... read..

"No one is above law": Jharkhand Governor over ED summons to CM Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 29, 2024 8:54:17 PM IST

Reacting over the Enforcement Directorate's summons to Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the protest held by the party workers, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday said that nobody is above the law. ... read..

RBI imposes penalty on Mula Sahakari Bank Limited in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar for non-compliance of direction

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) | January 29, 2024 8:54:13 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on Mula Sahakari Bank Limited, Sonai, district Ahmednagar, Maharashtra for non-compliance with the directions issued by the RBI. ... read..

GST on health insurance must be reduced in Budget 2024, Niva Bupa Health Insurance urges Centre

By Shalini Bhardwaj Gurugram (Haryana) | January 29, 2024 8:54:11 PM IST

Lowering the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on health insurance products and incentivizing more and more people to buy them are some of the key expectations of the insurance sector for the upcoming interim budget in 2024. ... read..

ASSOCHAM's National Council for MSME appeals to Centre to focus on spiritual tourism in budget

Panaji (Goa) | January 29, 2024 8:54:10 PM IST

Manguirish Pai Raiker, Chairman of the National Council for MSME of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), appealed to the central government to emphasize on Production Link Incentives (PIL) and spiritual tourism in the interim ... read..

Himachal govt mulls bringing new law to curb corruption: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 8:54:08 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that the government is mulling bringing a law to curb corruption thereby ensuring transparency in the system. ... read..

SDM Nisha Napit Sharma murdered by her husband in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori; accused in police custody

Dindori (Madhya Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 7:54:12 PM IST

Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nisha Napit Sharma, posted in Shahpura, Dindori district was murdered by her husband Manish Sharma by pressing her mouth with a pillow, a police official said on Monday. ... read..

RBI imposes Rs 75,000 penalty on Jila Sahakari Kendriya Bank Maryadit in MP's Shahdol for violating rules

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:54:10 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated January 8, imposed a penalty of Rs 75,000 on Jila Sahakari Kendriya Bank Maryadit in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol for contravention of the provisions of Section 26A read with Section 56 of the Banking Reg ... read..

Budget 2024: Increase budget allocation on health to 2.5 per cent of GDP: Association of Healthcare Providers

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:53:59 PM IST

Dr Girdhar Gyani, Director General, Association of Healthcare Providers (AHPI), asked the government to increase budget allocation on health to at least 2.5 percent of GDP to meet its objective of having universal health coverage while flagging the World ... read..

"Double-engine govt will ensure development in Bihar," says Nityanand Rai

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 7:53:57 PM IST

A day after Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said that the 'double-engine' government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wo ... read..

RBI slaps Rs 50,000 penalty on Bhilai Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit in Chhattisgarh's Durg

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:53:55 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 8, 2024, imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on Bhilai Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on 'Know Your Customer (KY ... read..

"RSS and BJP are like poison...": Mallikarjun Kharge in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 29, 2024 7:53:50 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and warned the party workers against the BJP and its ideological mentor RSS, calling them "poison". ... read..

Uttarakhand CM flags off Ayodhya-bound Aastha special train from Haridwar station

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | January 29, 2024 7:53:48 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the Ayodhya-bound Aastha special train from Haridwar station on Monday. ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra: Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge to address public meeting in Bihar's Purnia

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:53:44 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh announced on Monday that the party would hold a public meeting in Purnia at 1:30 pm on Tuesday during the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra. The public meeting would be addressed by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. ... read..

Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR corridor: 28 seismometers to flash early earthquake warning

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:53:42 PM IST

The twenty-eight seismometers will be installed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad 'bullet train' corridor, the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) on Monday said. ... read..

"Conspiracy to end quotas," Rahul Gandhi on UGC new draft

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:53:40 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that UGC's new draft was a conspiracy to end the reservation benefit extended to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), adding that the Congress "will never let this h ... read..

"Our operations to counter terrorists along LoC will continue in relentless manner": Army Chief General Manoj Pande

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:53:37 PM IST

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Monday said that violence levels have come down in the last year along the Line of Control (LoC), adding that the army will relentlessly pursue its operations to counter terrorists alongside the LoC and hinterland. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu Governor acting as political broker for BJP": DMK leader TKS Elangovan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 29, 2024 7:53:31 PM IST

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Monday slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and claimed that he is acting as a "political broker for the BJP" and is deeply indulged in sheer politics. ... read..

"There is nothing left in INDIA bloc": Union Minister Ramdas Athawale predicts crumbling of Opposition bloc

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 7:01:03 PM IST

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday hit out at the INDIA bloc formed to take on the Narendra Modi-led Centre in the upcoming general elections, foreseeing a brief existence for the opposition bloc with the Congress remaining the only party in the gro ... read..

PM Modi emphasises right balance between rest and study to students; says he gets sound sleep soon after going to bed

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:00:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave valuable suggestions and advice to students preparing for exams, emphasising the importance of sound sleep, nutrition, resilience, decisiveness, written work, physical fitness and regulating screen time. ... read..

Surguja women witnessing wind of empowerment, creating awareness about menstrual hygiene and organic farming

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | January 29, 2024 7:00:54 PM IST

Separate groups of women in the tribal-dominated Surguja district are emerging as a symbol of social transformation by engaging themselves in creating awareness about menstrual hygiene and organic farming, as well as associating them with economic activit ... read..

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren informs ED about his availability for questioning in money-laundering case

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 29, 2024 7:00:52 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has given time to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about his availability for questioning on January 31, in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, sources said. ... read..

Vijay Chowk reverberates to Indian tunes during Beating Retreat 2024

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:00:47 PM IST

The historic Vijay Chowk in the national capital came live to foot-tapping tunes and synchronised steps by members of armed forces during the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony on Monday to mark the end of Republic Day celebrations. ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav no longer Bihar Deputy CM, designation in nameplate covered with newspaper

Patna (Bihar) | January 29, 2024 7:00:43 PM IST

Following Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's latest move to join the NDA, the nameplate outside RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna that carried the title "Bihar Deputy CM" has been covered with newspapers on Monday. ... read..

NIA attaches property of key accused in 2019 Tarn Taran blast case

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:00:39 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached the property of a key accused in a bomb blast case that occurred in Punjab's Tarn Taran district in 2019--a big boost in its crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Punjab. ... read..

Centre extends ban on Students Islamic Movement of India for more five years under UAPA

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 7:00:36 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for another five years as an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh Governor attends PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' program

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 5:53:46 PM IST

Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer virtually attended the programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with students, teachers and parents in the seventh edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', 2024 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Mon ... read..

UAPA case against Newsclick: Court extends judicial custody of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 5:53:37 PM IST

The Patiala House Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Prabir Purkayastha, founder and editor-in-chief and Amit Chakravarty, HR Head of news portal in the case registered by Delhi Police under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevent ... read..

BSF nabs two Bangladeshi smugglers, foils drug smuggling bid at International Border

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 5:53:33 PM IST

Foiling a fresh attempt of drug smuggling at the India-Bangladesh International Border, the Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested two Bangladeshi smugglers and seized 1,457 Phensedyl bottles. ... read..

Delhi L-G gives nod to transplantation of 134 trees to pave way for construction of central training institute

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 5:53:24 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday granted permission for transplantation or translocation of 134 trees to pave the way for construction of the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM), involving 1,7578 hectare of area at old JNU ... read..

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 5:53:21 PM IST

The Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra safely rescued the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Iman from Somali pirates, which had 17 crew members onboard in its anti-piracy operations along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden on Monday, an official sta ... read..

NHRC notice to Telangana government over media reports of lady police officers dragging girl student by hair

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 5:53:17 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent notice to the Telangana government over media reports of lady police officials dragging a girl student by her hair in the Ranga Reddy district on Monday. ... read..

ECI announces elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states, polls on Feb 27

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 4:54:09 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 States, the polls for which will be held on February 27. ... read..

"Congress' focus was on grabbing important posts, weakening regional parties" says JD(U) leader KC Tyagi

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 4:54:05 PM IST

After JD(U)'s return to the BJP-led NDA, the party's senior leader, KC Tyagi, said that Congress was focusing on getting hold of important posts, weakening the regional parties, while JD(U) was trying to strengthen the alliance. ... read..

RJD's game is over, "natural alliance" in Bihar will work at speed of Vande Bharat engine: BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi | January 29, 2024 4:54:03 PM IST

A day after Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time, Bihar MLC Shahnawaz Hussain said the "natural alliance" of the new government will work with "Vande Bharat engine speed." ... read..

J-K: Indian Army acts swiftly, douses fire in Baramulla's Bacchi village

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 29, 2024 4:54:01 PM IST

The Indian Army swiftly responded to a fire that broke out in the remote Bacchi village in Boniyar tehsil of Baramulla district on Monday morning. Dispatching water bowsers promptly, the troops reached the location with groundbreaking speed, preventing a ... read..

Situation along LAC stable 'but sensitive', hopeful we'll find a resolution: Army chief General Manoj Pande

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | January 29, 2024 4:53:59 PM IST

While maintaining that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remains stable 'but sensitive', Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on Monday said that in the last one year there haven't had any more friction areas between India and China. ... read..

UP CM Yogi listens to problem of 200 people at 'Janata Darshan' in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 4:53:52 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday conducted 'Janata Darshan' session for the second consecutive day at Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan Auditorium of Gorakhnath temple complex in Gorakhpur. ... read..

CM Yogi offers prayers at Ram Temple, Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 29, 2024 4:53:50 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Ayodhya on Monday where he visited the Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi to offer his prayers as well as wish for prosperity and well-being of Uttar Pradesh and its people. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures Maratha quota without hurting other communities

Maharashtra (Mumbai) | January 29, 2024 3:54:41 PM IST

Amid the row over the Maratha quota that it will result in encroachment of other communities reservation, Maharashtra Cheif Minister Eknath Shinde claimed that his government will give the reservation to the Maratha community without making any kind of ch ... read..

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