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'Pran Pratishtha': King George Medical University administration and official work to be closed on Monday

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 4:54:39 PM IST

All administrative and official work at King George Medical University will remain closed on Monday as Lord Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya will be celebrated across India. ... read..

RSS-BJP wants to spread hatred in society to distract you: Rahul Gandhi at Rajgarh

Biswanath (Assam) | January 21, 2024 4:54:35 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are spreading hatred in society by making each religion, caste or language turn against another so that they can distract the people. ... read..

'Time for renaissance of religion': Giriraj Singh calls for full-day holiday, ban on meat, alcohol in Bihar on Jan 22

Patna (Bihar) | January 21, 2024 2:51:51 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday urged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to declare a full-day holiday in Bihar on January 22 in view of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, adding that it is time for a 'renaissance of religion'. ... read..

Ayodhya goes under thick security blanket ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 4:55:12 PM IST

With only a few hours separating Ayodhya from Lord Ram's long-awaited return to his birthplace, a heavy security cordon has been thrown around the city, the state police informed on Sunday. ... read..

Watertight security in Ayodhya ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha', ATS commandos deployed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 2:51:40 PM IST

Ayodhya went under a heavy security blanket ahead of the grand opening of the Ram Temple, with Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) commandos deployed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on Monday. ... read..

Bombay HC rejects plea challenging Maharashtra govt's decision to declare holiday for Ayodhya Ram Temple on Jan 22

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2024 2:51:38 PM IST

The Bombay High Court on Saturday dismissed a petition filed by four law students challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to declare a public holiday on January 22, the day of 'Pran Pratishtha' at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Two criminals injured in police encounter in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 12:53:19 PM IST

Two criminals were injured during an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, police said on Sunday. ... read..

"Bearers of rich cultural heritage": President Murmu extends greetings to Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on statehood day

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 12:53:16 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended her greetings to the people on the statehood days of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur. ... read..

Annamalai leads temple cleaning drive in Tamil Nadu upholding PM Modi's clarion call

Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 12:53:09 PM IST

In a proactive move, BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai launched a drive to clean temples and religious places across the state following the directive of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

"Sad that our party chief got invited through speed post": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2024 12:53:05 PM IST

After Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray received an invitation for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Saturday, the party's spokesperson Anand Dubey said that it is very sad that their party chief was invited at the ... read..

Moment of great happiness, says top Ayodhya seer ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 12:53:00 PM IST

With just a day left for the grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, shared his joy ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' saying it would be a moment of 'great happiness' for him to cerem ... read..

Tamil Nadu: PM Modi visits Ram Setu's origin point, Arichal Munai, ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 12:52:58 PM IST

In the last legs of his spiritual journey leading up to the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a visit to the Arichal Munai in Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi. ... read..

Odisha artist Bijay Kumar Reddy crafts miniature chalk statues of Lord Ram and PM Modi

Ganjam (Odisha) | January 21, 2024 12:52:49 PM IST

K Bijay Kumar Reddy, a 21-year-old chalk artist from Odisha's Berhampur, has crafted miniature statues of Lord Ram and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chalk ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 12:52:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu's Rameshwaram on Sunday ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya tomorrow. ... read..

UP: Jodhpur's famous 'Ramnami' turbans brought to Ayodhya ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 10:52:57 AM IST

Ahead of the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, devotees from Rajatshan's Jodhpur have brought the famous 'Ramnami' turbans to the 'Ram Nagri'. ... read..

Cold wave grips Delhi: Flights, trains delayed as dense fog blankets national capital

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 9:52:16 AM IST

The National Capital woke up to another chilling morning on Sunday as the temperature was recorded in single digit, causing inconvenience to passengers as several flights and trains were delayed. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at Mumbai hospital, patients evacuated

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2024 9:52:14 AM IST

A fire broke out at a hospital in the Vikhroli East area of Mumbai, an official said on Sunday. ... read..

Karnataka CM slams Central govt over internal reservation for SCs

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 21, 2024 7:52:22 AM IST

Lashing out at the BJP-led Union government, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that a high-level committee formed to review the internal reservation for Scheduled Castes is "nothing more than a ploy to mislead" the Dalit community. ... read..

Flight ops may be affected due to dense fog at Delhi airport

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 7:52:16 AM IST

Flight operations may be affected at the Delhi airport due to the dense fog on Sunday, as per the Delhi airport. ... read..

PAC Barabanki Police Band performs at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk ahead Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 6:52:34 AM IST

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) Barabanki Police Band performed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk. ... read..

'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya is like Diwali for all, says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 6:52:30 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Ram temple on January 22 is like Diwali for all. ... read..

India International Science Festival concludes in Faridabad

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 6:52:28 AM IST

Day 4 of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 concluded on Saturday with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar highlighting the importance of nurturing a scientific temperament among the youth, according to an official statement from ... read..

Delhi police takes stock of security arrangements ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 6:52:26 AM IST

Delhi Eastern Range's Additional CP Sagar Singh Kalsi on late Saturday took stock of security arrangements in several areas of Shahdara District ahead of Republic Day on January 26. ... read..

Devotees hold 'Shobha Yatra' in Shimla ahead of 'Pran Pratsihta'

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 5:52:51 AM IST

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, devotees gathered and participated in the Shobha Yatra procession here in Shimla. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh DGP Vijay Kumar issues directions on security ahead of Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 5:52:48 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Vijay Kumar on Saturday issued directions on security ahead of the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

J-K: Police produces chargesheet against 2 accused persons in NIA court

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2024 5:52:47 AM IST

Police on Saturday produced a charge sheet against two accused persons in the Court of NIA Srinagar in the case related to recovery of arms or ammunition, according to an official statement. ... read..

Bauxite mining in agency areas in guise of laterite excavation: Former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 5:52:45 AM IST

The Telgu Desham Party (TDP) national president, Chandrababu Naidu, on Saturday came down heavily on the Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy and alleged that in the name of laterite mining, bauxite is being excavated in the agency areas and this bauxite is ... read..

Mumbai: Lord Ram's image lit up Bandra-Worli sea link ahead of Pran Prathishta

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2024 4:52:17 AM IST

Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link was lit up on Saturday night, depicting Lord Ram's image ahead of the Pran Prathishta ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

Delhi: AIIMS, RML hospital declare half-day on Jan 22, critical clinical services to remain functional

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 4:52:11 AM IST

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi have announced a half-day closure of its offices and institutions on January 22, 2024, as Ram Lalla 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya will be celebrated across Indi ... read..

Ayodhya: Stunning pictures of Ram Mandir released ahead of Pran Pratishtha

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 4:52:09 AM IST

With just two days left for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust released breath-taking images of the newly built temple. ... read..

Visakhapatnam Airport director dismisses speculation of former CM Naidu's chopper being diverted to ATC route

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 3:53:00 AM IST

Visakhapatnam Airport director dismissed the speculations over former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's chopper diverted to the Air Traffic Control route and said that the chopper was landed safely in Araku. ... read..

Day 5 of Pran Pratishtha: Daily prayers, rituals with sugar, fruit held in Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 2:53:05 AM IST

Rituals with sugar and fruits, along with daily prayers and Havan were carried out on the fifth day of the Vedic rituals ahead of the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Saturday. ... read..

Gujarat: Ahmedabad Customs seizes gold worth Rs 49 Lakh from woman passenger

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 21, 2024 1:53:25 AM IST

A woman passenger traveling from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad was caught by the Ahmedabad Customs at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI) here with gold paste concealed in her sanitary napkins. ... read..

EPFO adds 13.95 lakh net members during November 2023: Labour ministry

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 1:53:23 AM IST

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) provisional payroll data highlighted that the organisation has added 13.95 lakh net members in November 2023, an official statement said. ... read..

Delhi discoms, UP's NPCL bag top ratings of power distribution companies

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 1:53:11 AM IST

Four electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have bagged the coveted A+ rating in the latest Consumer Service Rating of Discoms (CSRD) report. ... read..

Faridabad hospital conducts hand transplantation on 64-year-old man with kidney transplant

Faridabad (Haryana) | January 21, 2024 1:53:09 AM IST

Two male patients, one of them 64-year-old and the other 19 years of age, have successfully undergone hand-transplantation at a hospital in Faridabad. ... read..

Yogi govt strengthens measures against cyber fraud linked to Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 11:53:59 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Government has sprung into action on Saturday to deal with the growing concern over a surge in cybercriminal activity related to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Dham, which is scheduled on January 22. ... read..

PM Modi's 11-day Anushthan ahead of Pran Pratishtha 'very heartening', says Sadhguru, asks "all leaders of Bharat" to follow

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 11:53:57 PM IST

Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has said that it is heartening for him to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi undergoing an 11-day Anushthana in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

"Matter of joy that after struggle of 550 years, Ram Temple is being built," Acharya Ramchandra Das

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 11:53:49 PM IST

In view of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya on January 22, Acharya Ramchandra Das, successor of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, on Saturday said that it's a matter of joy that after 550 years of struggle, the temple of Lord Ram is being bu ... read..

Himalayan States have huge Startup potential waiting to be explored: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 11:53:47 PM IST

The Himalayan States have huge start-up potential waiting to be explored, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday, urging the youth to acquire appropriate skills. ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav emphasies winnability in seat-sharing talks with Congress

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 11:53:45 PM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has emphasised on the winnability factor in seat-sharing talks with Congress in Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls and expressed confidence that a way will be found in future talks to seal a pact. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray receives invitation for Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2024 11:53:40 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray received an invitation for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, according to sources. ... read..

"I feel same as Vasishtha Ji felt when Lord Ram returned after 14 years": Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 11:53:34 PM IST

As only a couple of days remaining to go for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Saturday said that he is having the same feeling what Vashishtha Ji had when Lord Ram returned after completing 14 years of exi ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates the Brahmaputra Riverfront in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | January 20, 2024 11:53:25 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Brahmaputra Riverfront in Guwahati, in the presence of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. ... read..

Creating problems for themselves: Union Minister Puri on Congress declining Ayodhya invite

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2024 11:53:23 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that by turning down the invite for Pran Pratishtha extended to the leaders of grand old party, Congress is creating problems for itself. ... read..

Union Min Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates first pilot project making aviation turbine fuel from alcohol

Mumbai (Maharastra) | January 20, 2024 11:53:17 PM IST

Union minister of petroleum and natural gas, Hardeep Singh Puri today inaugurated the first pilot project of making aviation turbine fuel from Alcohol. Sustainable Biofuel (SAF) would be produced in this project. ... read..

BJP appoints eight incharges in West Bengal ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2024 11:53:13 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday appointed Lok Sabha incharge for 5 Lok Sabha constituencies. ... read..

UP: CM Yogi inspects preparations ahead of PM Modi's visit to Bulandshahr, provides necessary guidelines

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 10:53:53 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the Bulandshahr's Police Shooting Range Ground, the venue for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming programme in the district. ... read..

Eye on LS polls, BJP to hold 'Gaao Chalo Abhiyan' from Feb 4 to 11

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 10:53:51 PM IST

With an eye on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the BJP will hold a 'Gaao Chalo Abhiyan' from February 4 to 11. ... read..

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh case: "Victims consistently faced sexual assault and harassment," counsel argued

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 10:53:49 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday heard the part arguments of the senior advocate for complainant women wrestlers against BJP MP and former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. ... read..

Indian Army's Judge Advocate General's Department hosts inaugural edition of Brig DM Sen Memorial Lecture in Delhi

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 10:53:45 PM IST

Judge Advocate General's Department of Indian Army hosted the inaugural edition of the Brig (Justice) DM Sen Memorial Lecture in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

J-K Bank Q3 net profit up 35 pc to Rs 421 cr, 9-month net jumps 57 pc

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 20, 2024 10:53:35 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir bank net profit rose 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 421.08 crore for the October-December Quarter (Q3FY 2024) when compared to Rs 311.59 crore registered for the same period last fiscal, an official release said. ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah releases book titled "Assam's Braveheart - Lachit Barphukan"

Guwahati (Assam) | January 20, 2024 10:53:33 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday released a book titled "Assam's Braveheart - Lachit Barphukan" in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma in a programme held at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. ... read..

"For development of Northeast everybody must be taken along": Amit Shah

Guwahati (Assam) | January 20, 2024 10:53:31 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of inclusivity for the development of the Northeast, stating that everyone must be taken along on this journey. ... read..

Australia: Car rally organised in Sydney ahead of Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya

Sydney | January 20, 2024 10:53:24 PM IST

Just a day away from the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian diaspora in Sydney celebrated the occasion by organising a car rally on Saturday. ... read..

Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani urges spice producers to fight against adulteration

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 20, 2024 10:53:20 PM IST

Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani has called upon spice producers to pay utmost attention to the quality and purity of spices in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Shuddh Se Yudh campaign, as it directly affects public health. ... read..

Himachal CM flags off educational tour vehicles for Kerala

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 10:53:18 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday flagged off the educational tour vehicles carrying students going to Kerala under the 'teacher and student exchange programme' of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' scheme from Chauda Maidan i ... read..

Parking arrangements made for over 22K vehicles at 51 places in Ayodhya for Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 10:53:16 PM IST

The Yogi government has made comprehensive arrangements for parking at 51 designated locations in Ayodhya Dham for the Shri Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha ceremony. With a capacity of 22,825 vehicles, these places are conveniently marked on Google Maps to facil ... read..

Meghalaya: BSF seizes over thousand yaba tablets, three drug peddlers arrested

Shillong (Meghalaya) | January 20, 2024 9:54:01 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended three drug peddlers and seized 1728 Yaba tablets from South West Khasi Hills districts in the Ranikor area in Meghalaya, the BSF said on Saturday. ... read..

"Maharashtra government is completely ready to talk": Shiv Sena leader as protests intensify over Maratha reservation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2024 9:53:59 PM IST

Maratha reservation protests reignited in Maharashtra on Friday as Manoj Jarange Patil led a march to Mumbai demanding immediate implementation of the Maratha reservation. ... read..

PIL in Delhi HC against denial of RTE statutory benefits to over 6 lakhs students of Delhi Govt, MCD schools

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 9:53:57 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation has been moved in Delhi High Court against allegedly denial of Right to Education (RTE) statutory benefits to over 6 lakhs students studying in Delhi Govt & MCD schools for want of Bank Account. ... read..

"Indo-Myanmar border to be fenced to curb influx of illegal migrants, insurgents": Amit Shah in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | January 20, 2024 9:53:51 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the Indo-Myanmar border will be fenced like the Indo-Bangladesh border to curb the influx of illegal migrants and insurgents. ... read..

Delhi: People of Muslim community performs prayers for success of 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ram Temple

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 9:53:49 PM IST

As Ayodhya gears up for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the Ram Temple, an air of enthusiasm envelops the people with the Muslim community extending congratulations to the devotees in a heartening gesture. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM transfers cash to students in first phase of Higher Education Promotion Scholarship Scheme

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 20, 2024 9:53:45 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday provided an amount of Rs 33 lakh 51 thousand through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the accounts of 241 students in the first phase of the Chief Minister's Higher Education Promotion Scholarship ... read..

'Sharda Committee' sends Holy water from Sharda Peeth PoK to Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 9:53:43 PM IST

'Save Sharda Committee Kashmir ' has sent holy water from Sharda Peeth PoK to Ram Mandir Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. ... read..

AAP has brought Punjab to the brink, 85 pc fall in investment is ringing alarming bells: BJP

Chandigarh (Punjab and Haryana) | January 20, 2024 9:53:35 PM IST

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh expressed serious concern on Saturday about the steep decline in investments in Punjab after the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government took over the rule of the state. ... read..

"More meetings will be held...INDIA alliance should be strong": Akhilesh Yadav on seat-sharing talks with Congress

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 9:53:32 PM IST

A day after announcing an alliance with Rashtriya Lok Dal for the Lok Sabha polls, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has said that there will be more meetings with Congress to decide on seat-sharing formula in the state and that "INDIA alliance should ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Chief Minister Sukhu inaugurates projects worth Rs. 150 crore in Bhoranj

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 9:53:28 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his one-day visit to the Bhoranj Assembly constituency of Hamirpur district on Saturday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 12 projects worth Rs. 150 crores for the area. ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra vehicles 'attacked' in Assam, Congress to file FIRs

Lakhimpur (Assam) | January 20, 2024 9:53:24 PM IST

Congress claimed that the convoy of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' was allegedly attacked by "goons" from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam's Lakhimpur. ... read..

'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony: India's largest floating LED screen installed at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 9:53:22 PM IST

With only a couple of days remaining for the Pran Praitshtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, India's largest light-emitting diodes (LED) floating screen was installed at Saryu Ghat in the temple town to telecast the 'Pran Pratistha' programme live to th ... read..

UP: Posters depicting child version of Lord Ram go up on entry gate to Ayodhya

General News | January 20, 2024 9:53:18 PM IST

Posters depicting the child-version of Lord Ram adorned the entry gate to the grand Ayodhya temple on Saturday, two days ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22. ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam CM Sarma attend Passing Out Parade of 5 newly formed Commando Battalions

Guwahati (Assam) | January 20, 2024 9:53:16 PM IST

Taking another giant step towards transforming Assam Police into one of the most responsive, quick-reaction, smart police forces in the country capable of dealing with all sort of contingencies, the Government of Assam today organised the passing-out para ... read..

Himachal BJP has started registration for 'Aastha trains' for Ayodhya temple visit: Former minister Rajiv Saizal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 9:53:14 PM IST

BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Rajiv Saizal has said that the party has started the registration process for special 'Aastha trains' for devotees from the state keen to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out in King George's Medical University Lucknow, no injuries

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 9:53:12 PM IST

A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the faculty building of King George's Medical University in the Wazirganj police station area, Lucknow on Saturday. ... read..

CM Siddaramaiah launches new Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited products

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 20, 2024 9:53:08 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the latest range of products of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) in a ceremony held at the Vidhan Soudha on Saturday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Forest dept officials developing lush-green Ayodhya on instructions of CM Yogi

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 9:53:03 PM IST

As per Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive, the Forest Department is decorating Ayodhya ahead of the Ram Temple's inauguration. The team is actively engaged in developing a lush green Ayodhya with all its major streets, whether it is Dharampath or ... read..

Kashmiri pandits observe 'Exodus Day' to mark expulsion from Kashmir

Gurugram (Haryana) | January 20, 2024 9:53:01 PM IST

Kashmiri Pandits on Saturday observed Exodus Day on Friday marking the day when they were made to leave their homeland in Kashmir valley by terrorists there. ... read..

In first bilateral hand transplant in north India, dying patient saves four lives

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | January 20, 2024 10:53:43 PM IST

Demonstrating selfless care for others, a woman's posthumous organ donation has given the gift of life to many individuals. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, blessed by elephant named 'Andal'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:56:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli. ... read..

Getting evidence, data about 'mule accounts', says SEBI Chairperson

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2024 7:56:19 PM IST

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is getting evidence and data about mule accounts and the practice of putting in inflated initial public offering (IPO) applications and will review its policy to take enforcement action in such cases, its ... read..

NE Delhi riots case: Court frames charges of attempt to murder against ex-MCD councillor Ishrat Jahan, 12 others

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:56:14 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has framed charges of attempt to murder against ex MCD councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan and 12 other accused, including Khalid Saifi. This case pertains to an FIR lodged at Police Station Jagat Puri. ... read..

Sanjay Raut accuses ED of threatening leaders who want to join Shiv Sena (UBT)

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2024 7:56:04 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of threatening political leaders who want to join the Uddhav faction by sending them notices. ... read..

India will completely get rid of Naxalism under PM Modi's leadership in three years: Amit Shah

Sonitpur (Assam) | January 20, 2024 7:56:02 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country will be cent per cent free of the problem of Naxalism in the next three years. ... read..

Delhi: Rajnath Singh attends NCC Republic Day Camp Parade 2024

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:56:00 PM IST

Ahead of Republic Day, Union DefenCe Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday attended the Republic Day parade camp organised by the National Cadet Corps in the national capital. ... read..

AAP opposes simultaneous polls, says "One nation, one election will damage idea of parliamentary democracy"

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:58 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has opposed the concept of 'one nation, one election', saying that the simultaneous polls will damage the idea of parliamentary democracy as it is unable to deal with hung legislatures and will actively encourage the evils of ant ... read..

Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha long-awaited moment of Ram Bhakts: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 20, 2024 7:55:56 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Saturday that after waiting for 500 years, Ram Bhakts are going to witness the "beautiful moment" of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Meeting of AAP regarding candidates for Lok Sabha seats of Punjab underway in Delhi

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:54 PM IST

Amid the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections, a meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding candidates for seats in Punjab is underway at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Saturday. ... read..

ED teams at Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's residence to question him

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 20, 2024 7:55:50 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate is set to question Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the land scam case at his official residence in Ranchi today. ED teams entered the CM house at 1 pm on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: PM Modi listens to 'Kamba Ramayanam' in Trichy's Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:55:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who visited Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy on Saturday listened to verses from 'Kambaramayanam', the 12 the century epic written by Tamil poet Kambar. ... read..

PM Modi, TN Governor Ravi plant 'Rudraksha' saplings on Raj Bhavan premises

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:55:40 PM IST

On a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted saplings of Rudraksha along with Governor RN Ravi on the premises of Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

Assam CM trying his best not to allow Yatra in Guwahati: Jairam Ramesh

Lakhimpur (Assam) | January 20, 2024 7:55:34 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is putting all efforts to prevent the party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra program in Guwahati on January 23. ... read..

Kerala court convicts 15 former PFI workers in BJP leader Ranjith Sreenivasan's murder

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 20, 2024 7:55:30 PM IST

All 15 accused in the murder of BJP leader Ranjith Srinivasan in Alappuzha in December 2021 were found guilty by the court on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi excise policy scam: Court reserves order on bail plea of accused Sarvesh Mishra

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:28 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday reserved an order on the plea of accused Sarvesh Mishra. ... read..

Rehearsals of President's Carcade held at Kartavya Path ahead of R-Day

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:24 PM IST

Republic Day parade rehearsals continued to be held in full swing at Kartavya Path in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav participates in Hanuman Chalisa Path ahead of Ayodhya 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 7:55:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday participated in the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa path by 11,000 Ram devotees held at Hemu Kalani Stadium, Bairagarh in Bhopal in view of the consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya scheduled to be held ... read..

PM Modi presented with a gift by priests at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple to be taken to Ram Mandir

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:55:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who visited Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple today was presented with a gift by the priests to be taken to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Stress, junk food, pollution among reasons for rising cardiac arrests among youth: Dr Naresh Trehan

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:17 PM IST

In a worrying trend, heart attacks, which were previously believed to affect only older individuals, have been equally prevalent among younger people in recent years. ... read..

AAP government to kick off 3-day Ramlila event today; CM Kejriwal to attend on Sunday

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:15 PM IST

As the Delhi Government has announced a three-day grand Ramlila for the residents of Delhi, starting on Saturday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the people to attend the event. ... read..

Haryana Judicial Paper Leak case: Delhi HC orders day-to-day hearing

New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:03 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed trial court for day-to-day hearing in the Haryana Civil Services (Judicial branch) paper leak case and positively dispose of the matter on or before April 15 this year. ... read..

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