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Maharashtra devotees offer giant 7-foot sword, weighing 80 kg to Ram Lalla

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 10:53:14 AM IST

Devotees from Maharashtra presented a giant 7 feet 3 inches long sword weighing 80 kilograms to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Appeal was made to have Darshan patiently and devotees are following it": Acharya Satyendra Das

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 10:53:12 AM IST

As a huge crowd of devotees continued to visit the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest said that an appeal was made to have the darshan patiently and devotees are following it. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM along with his cabinet slated to visit Ayodhya on February 2

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 25, 2024 10:53:08 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with his cabinet colleagues, will visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on February 2. The Chief Minister has decided that all the cabinet ministers will go to Ayodhya together for the darshan of Shri Ram Lal ... read..

"Once we get copy of ASI report, we will study it": Advocate Vishnu Jain on Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 9:53:41 AM IST

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath Temple case, said that once they get a copy of the report of the Archaeological Survey of India, "they will study it." ... read..

New Delhi Municipal Committee building illuminated with tri-colour lights ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 9:53:34 AM IST

As the country gears up for the 75th Republic Day celebrations, the New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC) building is illuminated with tricolour lights -the national flag of India. ... read..

DGCA terminates Chief Flight Operations Inspector on administrative grounds

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 9:53:28 AM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has terminated the contract of its Chief Flight Operations Inspector (CFOI), Captain Vivek Chhabra, on administrative grounds and in the public interest, a statement from the aviation regulator said. ... read..

"We had very little time": Yatindra Mishra, who prepared jewellery for Ram Lalla

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 9:53:26 AM IST

As the country celebrated the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Yatindra Mishra, the man who prepared the jewellery of Lord Ram, spoke about the demanding timeline and said that they "had very little time" for extensive research for the finalisatio ... read..

"Entire incident was only for media attraction and to destabilise Assam": CM Sarma attacks Rahul Gandhi

Sivasagar (Assam) | January 25, 2024 9:53:24 AM IST

Launching fresh attacks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Rahul wanted to destabilise Assam during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

Odisha: Former BJD Minister Balabhadra Majhi joins Congress

Kalahandi (Odisha) | January 25, 2024 8:52:53 AM IST

Five-time MLA and former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) minister Balabhadra Majhi has joined the Congress. ... read..

Devanahalli land acquisition row: Karnataka ministers held meeting with farmer factions

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 25, 2024 8:52:51 AM IST

Two Karnataka ministers held meetings with farmers groups in favour of and against the land acquisition for development of Palya 2nd Phase Industrial Area of Channarayapatna Hobli in Devanahalli. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha attends Dimond Jublee celebration of Bhattapukur club

Agartala (Tripura) | January 25, 2024 8:52:49 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the diamond jubilee celebration of Modern Club, Bhattapukur in Agartala. ... read..

PM Modi has failed to provide 2 crore jobs per year: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Mysuru (Karnataka) | January 25, 2024 8:52:45 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to provide two crore jobs per year as promised by him. ... read..

Karnataka govt announces to implement Old Pension Scheme for 13,000 employees

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 25, 2024 8:52:41 AM IST

The Karnataka government has issued a notification to cover about 13,000 state government employees, recruited after 2006, under the Old Pension Scheme. ... read..

Navy selects Telangana as key base for 2nd VLF communication transmission station

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 7:52:25 AM IST

The Indian Navy has chosen Telangana as a key base for the second very low frequency (VLF) communication transmission station in the country, with the upcoming facility planned for the Vikarabad district, an official statement said. ... read..

"It was long-awaited": Lokniti CSDS co-director Sanjay Kumar on Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 7:52:23 AM IST

Sharing insight on former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur being awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously, Lokniti Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) co-director Sanjay Kumar said it was "long-awaited." ... read..

Gwalior Airport terminal to be ready by Jan 31 or first week of Feb: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 5:52:47 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that the under-construction new terminal of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport will be ready by January 31 or the first week of February. ... read..

Delhi: Air quality index breaches 400-mark; govt holds off stricter curbs

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 4:53:15 AM IST

Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) breached 400-mark on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Rajasthan CM takes stock of security arrangement in Jaipur ahead of PM Modi's visit

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 25, 2024 4:53:14 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jaipur, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on late Wednesday night took stock of the preparations and security arrangements at Jantar Mantar here. ... read..

TDP, YSRCP ruined Andhra Pradesh by colluding with BJP: APCC chief YS Sharmila

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 3:52:34 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila Reddy on Wednesday alleged that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the ruling YSRCP have ruined the state by colluding with the BJP. ... read..

National Girl Child Day: CM Dhami awards students under 'Meritorious Girls Education Promotion' initiative

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 25, 2024 1:53:02 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday presented awards to meritorious students under the 'Meritorious Girls Education Promotion' programme on the occasion of National Girl Child Day. ... read..

PM Modi to dedicate integrated industrial township at Greater Noida

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 12:23:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will inaugurate an "integrated industrial township at Greater Noida" (IITGN), which has been developed in line with the Centre's vision of integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connec ... read..

"Necessary security arrangements made by traffic, security, district units for Republic Day": Delhi Police chief

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 12:23:30 AM IST

The traffic, security and district units of the Delhi police that have been deployed have made all the necessary security arrangements ahead of the Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, said an official on Wednesday. ... read..

J-K DGP visits Victor Force Awantipora, appreciates synergy between forces

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 25, 2024 12:23:28 AM IST

The Director General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir, RR Swain, visited Victor Force Awantipora in South Kashmir on Wednesday. ... read..

"Encroaching on rights of...": Kerala Industries minister hits out at Centre over borrowing limit

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 25, 2024 12:23:24 AM IST

Ahead of the interim Union Budget on February 1, Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev lashed out at the central government over the latter's alleged interference in deciding the state's borrowing limit. ... read..

Anti-corruption branch files case against IAS officer over 'graft' allegation

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 12:23:22 AM IST

The anti-corruption branch of the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi registered a case against an IAS officer for allegedly "pressuring his subordinate officer to collect more money" from retail liquor vendors as seen in a purported vid ... read..

PM Modi to gift projects worth thousands of crores to Bulandshahr, CM Yogi takes stock of preparations

Bulandshahr, (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 12:23:18 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bulandshahr on Thursday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, inspected the shooting range ground, the venue for the PM's program, reviewed the projects to be inaugurated and gave dir ... read..

Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik to inaugurate Samalei project on January 27

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 25, 2024 12:23:16 AM IST

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate the Samalei project in Sambalpur on January 27. The Samalei projects include the beautification and development of Maa Samaleswari temple in western Odisha. ... read..

"I wouldn't have survived if...," Mamata Banerjee on car accident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 25, 2024 12:23:08 AM IST

After suffering a minor injury to her forehead in an accident involving her vehicle, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said a speeding car suddenly appeared in front of her's, adding that she wouldn't have survived had the driver not ... read..

UP: 2 lakh devotees throng Ayodhya's grand temple for Ram Lalla Darshan after Pran Pratishtha

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 12:23:06 AM IST

Around two lakh devotees thronged the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for the darshan of Lord Ram Lalla, two days after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony concluded in the holy city of Ayodhya. ... read..

"Efforts on to control the Goregaon West blaze": Official

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2024 12:23:04 AM IST

As many as 12-13 fire tenders are working to bring the fire under control that broke a few hours ago at the Asmi Industrial Complex in Goregaon West in Maharashtra's Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election holds fourth round of consultations with eminent jurists

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 12:23:00 AM IST

The Chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation One Election, Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, held the fourth round of consultations with eminent jurists. ... read..

J-K: "Startups will fulfil dreams of youth," says Lt Guv Manoj Sinha

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 25, 2024 12:22:58 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir scripted a new record by providing entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities to 94,680 youth in a single day, an official statement said on Wednesday. ... read..

UCC to be implemented soon in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2024 12:22:54 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that his government is going to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) soon in the state. ... read..

Tripura: Assam Rifles seize 180 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 75 lakhs, one held

Khowai (Tripura) | January 25, 2024 12:22:50 AM IST

Assam Rifles seized 180 kg of marijuana worth Rs 75.5 lakh and apprehended one drug peddler in Tripura's Khowai district on Wednesday, the officials said. ... read..

Second day sees massive devotee turnout at Shri Ram Temple post 'Pran Pratistha'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2024 12:22:48 AM IST

Ayodhya witnessed a massive gathering of devotees on the second day on Wednesday post the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla. Braving severe cold coupled with fog, people stood in long queues around Rampath and the temple premises since morning. ... read..

New light and sound show to enhance tourist experience at Golconda Fort, Kishan Reddy thanks PM Modi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 12:22:36 AM IST

Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), G Kishan Reddy, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for envisioning a tourism boost in Telangana through the new light and sound show inaugurated at Golconda Fort in ... read..

"It was a photoshoot...": Pralhad Joshi on Mamata's move

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 12:22:34 AM IST

Following West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Chief Mamata Banerjee' announced her decision to go solo in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi attacked the INDIA bloc stating that it was merely a 'photoshoot'. ... read..

"Indebted to God for this opportunity...," Arun Yogiraj, who carved Ram Lalla's idol

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 25, 2024 12:22:32 AM IST

Days after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, Arun Yogiraj, the sculptor who carved Ram Lalla's idol said that he is indebted to God for this opportunity. ... read..

"INDIA bloc will break-up": Basavaraj Bommai

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 25, 2024 12:22:30 AM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai claimed that the opposition alliance INDIA bloc would disintegrate due to dissatisfaction among its allies. ... read..

'Pran Pratishtha': Union Cabinet adopts resolution lauding PM Modi for 'once-in-many-lifetimes' moment

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 11:23:52 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday adopted a resolution on Wednesday, lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful conduct of the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at the grand temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Big setback for Congress": Karnataka BJP leader Bommai after Bengal CM announces to go solo in LS polls

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 11:23:48 PM IST

Hours after Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee announced going solo in West Bengal in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Karnataka BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai said that it would be a "big setback for the Congress". ... read..

Himachal CM presides over 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' event at Barsar

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 11:23:45 PM IST

While presiding over the 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' program at Bijhri in the Barsar assembly constituency of Hamirpur today, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu blamed the previous BJP government for neglecting the education sector due to which the ranking o ... read..

Fire breaks at printing godown in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 11:23:43 PM IST

Many school books were damaged after a massive fire broke out at a godown housing a printing press in Telangana's Hyderabad, a fire official said on Wednesday. ... read..

HC sets aside administration's order postponing Chandigarh mayoral polls; directs to conduct polls on Jan 30

Chandigarh | January 24, 2024 11:23:41 PM IST

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday set aside the Chandigarh administration's order postponing the mayoral polls and directed to ensure the election be held on January 30. ... read..

J-K DGP chairs high-level joint security meeting ahead of R-Day celebrations in Kashmir

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 24, 2024 11:23:38 PM IST

The Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, RR Swain, chaired a high-level joint security meeting to review the preparedness in the Kashmir Zone in view of the forthcoming Republic Day. ... read..

Bow-string girder bridge on Barabanki-Akbarpur route to be ready in Ayodhya within 6 months: UP Govt

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 11:23:34 PM IST

A bow-string steel girder railway bridge on the Barabanki-Akbarpur rail route will be completed within six months, enhancing connectivity to Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Wednesday. ... read..

Yogi govt gears up to celebrate second Republic Day of Amritkal in grand manner

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 11:23:32 PM IST

Following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram, the Yogi government has started preparations for celebrating the second Republic Day of Amritkal on a grand note on January 26 in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

J-K DGP visits Lethpora Training Centre; interacts with trainees, faculty

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 24, 2024 11:23:30 PM IST

The Director General of Police, J-K, RR Swain urged trainees to work towards building steady peace and ensuring public safety wherever they perform their duties after completion of training. ... read..

PM Modi's free-wheeling interaction with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 11:23:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with the winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) at his residence in the national capital and shared his insights on music, culture, solar power and sports. ... read..

"Karpoori ji gave strength to poor, downtrodden people of Bihar": RJD chief Lalu Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | January 24, 2024 11:23:21 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said that former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur gave strength to the poor, downtrodden people of the state. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire at industrial complex in Mumbai's Goregaon West

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2024 11:23:14 PM IST

A fire broke out at an industrial complex in Goregaon West of Maharashtra's Mumbai on Wednesday, according to the Brihunmumbai Municipal Corporation. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma "remote-controlled" by PM Modi, Amit Shah: Rahul Gandhi

Dhubri (Assam) | January 24, 2024 11:23:10 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah saying that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is "remote controlled" by them and that he was not afraid of either of them. ... read..

Around 8,000 security personnel deployed; security beefed up: Delhi Police on Republic Day arrangements

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 10:24:17 PM IST

Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, over 8,000 security personnel have been deployed and security has been beefed up with the help of technology and human intelligence surveillance in the national capital, said an official on Wednesday. ... read..

INDIA alliance has struggle on hand to keep alliance intact: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 10:24:14 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has taken a jibe at the INDIA bloc that is suffering over seat sharing among the regional parties for the Lok Sabha elections, calling it a 'fragmented' alliance. ... read..

EVM software developer and installer, not voters, decide elections: Digvijaya Singh

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

Raising fresh questions on the veracity and integrity of electronic voting machines, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said if a software could decide or alter electoral outcomes, then it is the software developer and installer, and not v ... read..

Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar assures completion of Mekedatu project within current term

Periyapatna (Karnataka) | January 24, 2024 10:24:04 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted on Wednesday that the long-anticipated Mekedatu project would be completed during the current tenure of the Congress government. ... read..

Odisha to establish world's first Melanistic Tiger Safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbanj

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 24, 2024 10:24:02 PM IST

The Government of Odisha is set to establish the world's first melanistic tiger safari near Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district, forest department officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Centre notifies appointment of Justice Prasarma Bhalachandra Varale as Judge of Supreme Court

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 10:23:56 PM IST

The Central Government through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Prasarma Bhalachandra Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. ... read..

"No infighting in alliance...": NCP's Supriya Sule amid rift in INDIA bloc over seat sharing

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2024 10:23:50 PM IST

Amid the rift in INDIA Bloc over seat sharing, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) working president Supriya Sule said that there is no infighting in the alliance and all the parties of the bloc are in "frequent conversation". ... read..

Maharashtra ATS nabs Nashik resident over links with ISIS

Nashik (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2024 10:23:48 PM IST

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) registered a case against a person from Nashik for allegedly communicating and transferring funds to a foreign entity associated with the banned organisation ISIS. ... read..

Defence Ministry inks contract to procure 14 patrol vessels for Coast Guard

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2024 9:23:18 PM IST

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai on Wednesday for the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). ... read..

"This time belongs to you; your effort, vision, capability to take India to new heights": PM Modi

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 9:23:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and performers who are a part of this year's Republic Day programme and asked them to strengthen their resolve to achieve the goal of a 'Developed Nation'. ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in Goregaon area; no casualties reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2024 9:23:12 PM IST

A fire broke out in a high-rise building in the Goregaon area of Mumbai on Wednesday evening. ... read..

Delhi metro services to commence at 4 am on Republic Day

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 9:23:10 PM IST

As the country is gearing up for the 75th Republic Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said on Wednesday that the metro services will start at 4 am on all its lines to facilitate the public to reach Kartavya Path to witness the celebrations on January 2 ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 9:23:08 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain district and prayed for the welfare, happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. ... read..

Haryana Tableau set to display 'women empowerment' on Republic Day

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 9:23:06 PM IST

The Haryana Tableau is all set to display 'women empowerment' including the rampant development taking place in various sectors, with special emphasis on the state government schemes that are proving beneficial to the public at Kartavya Path this Republic ... read..

"A conspiracy... part of CM's revenge politics": Pilot rips into Sarma after FIR filed against Rahul, others

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 9:23:04 PM IST

Following the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and fellow party leaders KC Venugopal and Kanhaiya Kumar for allegedly provoking a crowd in Guwahati, senior leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday came down heavily on the Assam government c ... read..

Republic Day 2024: ISRO's Tableau showcases Chandrayaan-3 success

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 9:23:02 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Tableau participating in this year's Republic Day parade will showcase the Chandrayaan-3 as its primary highlight. ... read..

Assam Police seize drugs worth Rs 10 crore in Guwahati, 2 arrested

Guwahati (Assam) | January 24, 2024 9:23:00 PM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police on Wednesday arrested two persons and recovered marijuana worth Rs 10 crore in Guwahati, officials said. ... read..

Meghalaya: BSF intercepts vehicle loaded with clothes worth over Rs 10 lakh

Shillong (Meghalaya) | January 24, 2024 9:22:58 PM IST

Troops of the 110th Battalion of the Border Security Forces intercepted a vehicle found to be loaded with a large quantity of clothing items worth more than Rs 10 lakh, "meant to be smuggled into Bangladesh," an official statement from the BSF said on Wed ... read..

"Govt working to uplift disadvantaged sections of society: Assam CM Sarma

Sivasgar (Assam) | January 24, 2024 9:22:54 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday took part in the ceremonial distribution of ration cards to beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act at an event held at Chakimukh Higher Secondary School Playground at Nazira in Sivasagar distr ... read..

"Strict legal action should be taken against criminals involved in anti-national activities": Uttarakhand ADGP

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 24, 2024 9:22:51 PM IST

The Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, AP Anshuman, said that strict legal action should be taken against criminals involved in anti-national activities, an official statement said. ... read..

Union cabinet praises PM Modi for performing 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya Ram Temple

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 9:22:41 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the Union Cabinet has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for having performed the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Temple, stating that the latter fulfilled the centuries-old dream o ... read..

Punjab and Haryana HC announces decision to hold Chandigarh Mayor Polls on Jan 30

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 24, 2024 9:22:39 PM IST

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday announced the decision to hold the Chandigarh Mayoral Elections on January 30 and also entrusted the responsibility for security to the Chandigarh Police. ... read..

Any deepfake or AI attempts to compromise electoral process will be met with swift, strong and robust measures: CEC

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 9:22:43 PM IST

Emphasizing that technology has been leveraged to bring in transparency and efficiency in all aspects of elections, Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar on the occasion of the 14th National Voters Day, said that misinformation, deep fakes and ... read..

UP: PM Modi to lay foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 19,100 cr in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 9:22:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,100 crore on Thursday. ... read..

13 per cent drop in road accidents in Himachal in 2023: Dy CM Agnihotri

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 8:24:14 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said that the state saw a 13 per cent drop in the number of road accidents in 2023 and he also announced a Rs 5,000 award to a person who takes an injured person to the hospital. ... read..

NIA seizes car used in Haryana explosives and arms seizure case linked to Pak-based terrorist Rinda

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 8:24:05 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday seized a vehicle in a case relating to seizure of explosives along with arms and ammunition from the possession of four men linked with Pakistan-based 'listed terrorist' Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rin ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Newly constructed Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena hosts its first competition

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 8:23:55 PM IST

The newly constructed Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena hosted its first Jallikattu competition in Keelakarai, near Alanganallur in Madurai district, on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi HC quashes FIR lodged by French diplomat, noting compromise with accused

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 8:23:50 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR lodged by a French diplomat in connection with a road accident after noting the fact that a compromise with the accused has taken place and the complainant has received an amount spent on the repair of the car. ... read..

"People told Rahul Gandhi that Himanta Sarma is most corrupt CM": Gaurav Gogoi on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Barpeta (Assam) | January 24, 2024 8:23:47 PM IST

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday attacked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accusing him of curbing free speech in the state and said that people had told Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra that Sarma is "the most corrupt CM in ... read..

"Impossible is possible with PM Modi": Jitan Ram Manjhi lauds Centre's decision to confer 'Bharat Ratna' to Karpoori Thakur

Patna (Bihar) | January 24, 2024 7:25:27 PM IST

Jitan Ram Manjhi, President of Hindustani Awam Morcha has expressed his happiness over the Union Government's decision to confer the Bharat Ratna posthumously to former Bihar Chief Minister and Social Justice Icon Karpoori Thakur and praised Prime Ministe ... read..

Mamata Banerjee sustains injury on her forehead on way to Kolkata

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:25:13 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained injuries on her forehead after her car abruptly halted to avoid a collision with another vehicle while returning from Burdwan to Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

Karpoori Thakur's life was dedicated to social justice, empowering the deprived: PM Modi at interaction with NCC, NSS R-Day contingents

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:25:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the contribution of former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, who has been conferred Bharat Ratna, saying that he rose to high position while dealing with challenges of social injustice and poverty. ... read..

Odisha CM condoles deaths in Mayurbanj accident, announces Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 24, 2024 7:24:58 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the loss of lives in the road accident on National Highway 49 in Mayurbanj district on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi riots: SC to hear Umar Khalid's bail plea on January 31

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:24:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned for January 31 the hearing of the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North-East Delhi riots in February 2020. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: Court grants regular bail to accused Sarvesh Mishra

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:24:50 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi allowed the hearing of the plea of accused Sarvesh Mishra in connection with the excise policy case and granted him regular bail on Wednesday. ... read..

Hand grip strength an indicator of several health problems: Study

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:24:48 PM IST

Hand Grip Strength, the force generated by one's forearm muscles, is a significant indicator of one's overall health. ... read..

Court dismisses bail plea of Supertech's RK Arora in money laundering case

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:24:46 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of RK Arora, Supertech Chairman and Promotor, in a money laundering case. ... read..

Congress can't stomach 'Bharat Ratna' to Karpoori Thakur, never recognised his sacrifices: BJP OBC wing chief Laxman

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 7:24:33 PM IST

The national president of the BJP's OBC Morcha, K Laxman, on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Congress after it claimed that the Centre's decision to confer the 'Bharat Ratna' on former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur was taken with an e ... read..

Revealing minor rape-murder victim's relatives: Rahul Gandhi informs Delhi HC that the said tweet has been taken down

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:24:29 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that the said tweet has been taken down internationally which allegedly revealed the identity of the minor rape-murder victim's relatives. ... read..

Eyeing more tourists, CM Sukhu sanctions Rs 100 crore for Shimla infrastructure

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 7:24:23 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today sanctioned Rs 100 crore for strengthening the infrastructure in Shimla town to increase the footfall of tourists and facilitate the local people, an official statement said. ... read..

"When I look at you, I feel very confident about where we would be...": EAM Jaishankar says future of Bharat 'very bright'

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:24:14 PM IST

Talking up the country's prospects under the BJP-led NDA regime, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said the 'future' of Bharat, as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "is very bright". ... read..

24-year-old youth held for raping minor in MP's Chhatarpur

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 7:24:08 PM IST

A 24-year-old youth was arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, a police official said on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to Central Government on plea of DIAL challenging commercial operation at Hindon Airforce Station

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:23:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Government on a plea of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) challenging the continuation of commercial operations at Hindon Air Force Station. ... read..

Coimbatore bomb blast case: NIA chargesheets two more ISIS-inspired accused

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:23:51 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a fresh chargesheet against two more accused in the ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car bomb blast case of 2022-- a conspiracy targeting various branches such as general administration, police, and judic ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee is fighting like tigress": Aaditya Thackeray after Bengal CM announces solo contest

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2024 7:23:45 PM IST

After Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's announcement that her party would fight alone in Bengal, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was "fighting like a tigress", and her fight ... read..

Amid rush of devotees, PM Modi urges Union ministers to defer Ayodhya visits to March

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:23:38 PM IST

Amid the rush of devotees and long queues in Ayodhya for a sighting (darshan) of Ram Lalla, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet during which he advised his top ministers to defer their visit to the grand temple ... read..

Mansukh Mandaviya lays foundation stone of AIISH Satellite Centre in Kanpur

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:23:36 PM IST

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurated a Super Specialty Block at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, an official statement said. ... read..

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