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Major reshuffle in Assam bureaucracy, Ravi Kota to be next Chief Secretary

Assam | January 19, 2024 10:51:45 AM IST

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle in the Assam government, Ravi Kota is set to be the new Chief Secretary of the state. ... read..

"He is not just a BJP leader; he is a CM too...": Ashok Gehlot attacks Assam CM

New Delhi | January 19, 2024 10:51:41 AM IST

Following the Congress's allegation that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Assam government is posing hurdles to its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', which entered the state earlier this week, Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minster Ashok Gehlot trained ... read..

"We go to temple for faith, not for politics": AICC in-charge of Telangana ahead of Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 19, 2024 10:51:37 AM IST

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lala in Ayodhya's Ram Temple on January 22, AICC in-charge of Telangana, Deepa Das Munshi, has said that a temple is a place of faith and not for politics. ... read..

"Ram Lalla idol being seated in Temple does not look like a child": Congress' Digvijaya Singh strokes new row

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2024 10:51:33 AM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Digvijaya Singh has stroked a fresh controversy ahead of the "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Mandir saying Ram Lalla idol being seated in the temple does not look like a child. ... read..

"Those genuinely corrupt wash off their graft taint in BJP's washing machine": Aaditya Thackerary after arrest of aide Suraj Chavan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2024 9:52:55 AM IST

Hitting out at the ruling BJP-led NDA government in the state over the arrest of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Suraj Chavan in connection with the alleged BMC Khichdi Covid 'scam' case, former minister and party MLA Aaditya Thackeray said all corruption taints a ... read..

Maharashtra: Two children killed in massive fire at Nagpur residence

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2024 9:52:51 AM IST

Two children were killed in a fire that broke out at a house located near the Gourkhede Complex in the Seminary Hills area of Nagpur on Friday, officials said. ... read..

"Those genuinely corrupt wash off graft taint in BJP's washing machine": Aaditya Thackeray after arrest of aide Suraj Chavan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2024 9:52:49 AM IST

Delhi: Dense fog disrupts flight operations, 22 trains delayed

New Delhi | January 19, 2024 9:52:47 AM IST

Dense fog and severe cold conditions continued to hamper flight and train movements to and from the national capital on Friday morning, causing inconvenience to passengers. ... read..

Assam police seize drugs worth Rs 6 crore in Cachar district, 4 held

Cachar (Assam) | January 19, 2024 9:52:43 AM IST

Assam Police apprehended four persons in Assam's Cachar district and seized a large quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 6 crore from them, said officials. ... read..

"Centre has given approval for the upgrade of Anganwadi centres in Uttarakhand", says CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 19, 2024 9:52:37 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Central Government has given approval for the upgradation of 5115 mini Anganwadi centres in the state, under which 100% mini Anganwadi centres will be upgraded. ... read..

Maharashtra: Container truck overturns and catches fire, one killed

Thane (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2024 9:52:35 AM IST

A person was killed after a container truck caught fire in Thane district, officials said. ... read..

"INDIA bloc will form govt in Lok Sabha elections, peoples' faith on BJP wavering": Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 19, 2024 7:52:17 AM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Thursday that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), a coalition of 28 opposing parties formed to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government, will form the government in the upcoming ... read..

"BJP dishonouring Lord Ram, using name for political motive," alleges Adhir Chowdhury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 19, 2024 7:52:13 AM IST

West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is "dishonouring" Lord Ram by "using" his name for their "political motive" while responding to the party declining the invitation for the Pran Pratishtha ceremo ... read..

UP: Anti-Terrorist Squad detains three suspects from Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 19, 2024 6:52:27 AM IST

Three suspicious individuals were detained by Uttar Pradesh Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) from Ayodhya on Thursday ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22. ... read..

Tripura announces half-day for govt offices, educational institutions on Jan 22

Agartala (Tripura) | January 19, 2024 6:52:25 AM IST

All the government offices and educational institutions across Tripura will remain closed until 2:30 PM on January 22 to enable employees to participate in the celebrations of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya, officials said. ... read..

CBI arrests railway official from Bihar's Hazipur in bribery case

New Delhi | January 19, 2024 5:53:29 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Deputy Chief Material Manager of East Central Railways and two others from Hazipur in Bihar in an alleged case of bribery, the agency said in a statement. ... read..

Republic Day: Security checks to intensify at all Delhi Metro stations from today

New Delhi | January 19, 2024 5:53:25 AM IST

The security checks for passengers will be further intensified by the Central Industrial Security Force across the Metro stations beginning Friday until January 27, given the enhanced security arrangements ahead of Republic Day on January 26th, the Delhi ... read..

It's time for world to stand by farmers: Telangana CM at CET Conference in Davos

Davos | January 19, 2024 4:52:03 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy spoke of the need to create sustainable models to make agriculture a profitable activity while addressing CET conference on Food Systems and Local Action, at the World Economic Forum annual meeting at Davos and urged ... read..

AAP, Congress workers join BJP in Chandigarh ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Chandigarh | January 19, 2024 4:52:01 AM IST

In a setback to INDIA bloc, several Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Admi Party and Congress workers joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Chandigarh on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

CM Dhami meets PM Modi, expresses gratitude for declaring Uttarakhand as wedding destination

New Delhi | January 19, 2024 3:52:10 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

MoUs worth Rs over 3.5 lakh crore signed at Davos: Maharashtra CM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2024 3:52:08 AM IST

Terming his Davos visit "successful," Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said several memoranda of understanding worth over Rs 3,53,000 crore (approx) were signed over three days of the Davos summit and businessmen were excited to invest in the stat ... read..

All govt offices will remain closed on Jan 22 till 2:30 pm: Chhattisgarh CM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 19, 2024 3:52:04 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced on Thursday that all government offices will remain closed on January 22 till 2:30 pm, given the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Gujarat: Rescue operation underway in Vadodara boat capsize incident

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 19, 2024 2:53:18 AM IST

The search operation is underway after a boat capsized in Harni Motnath Lake in Vadodara, killing twelve schoolchildren and two teachers on Thursday. ... read..

Take a look at idol of Lord Ram inside Ayodhya temple's sanctum sanctorum

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 19, 2024 2:53:10 AM IST

Ahead of the Ayodhya Rama Mandir Pran Pratishta ceremony on January 22, the idol of Lord Ram was placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. ... read..

Boeing undertakes strategic initiatives to advance Indian aviation ecosystem

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 19, 2024 2:53:08 AM IST

Boeing India team is working on a set of initiatives to promote innovation, safety, and sustainable development for India's aviation sector. ... read..

Delhi: Six evacuated, 5 killed after fire in Pitampura

New Delhi | January 19, 2024 2:53:05 AM IST

As many as six people were evacuated and five people were charred to death when a fire broke out in a house in northwest Delhi's Pitampura area on Thursday evening. ... read..

Rajasthan legislative assembly gears up for first session today

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 19, 2024 1:52:44 AM IST

The first session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is set to commence on Friday, January 19, with the assembly speaker, Vasudev Devnani, expressing hope for a peaceful and collaborative functioning with the support of all political parties. ... read..

Cong leader Deepa Das Munshi affirms party decision on Ayodhya Rama Mandir Pran Pratishta ceremony

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 19, 2024 1:52:40 AM IST

In response to the Ayodhya Rama Mandir Pran Pratishta Ceremony, which is scheduled on January 22nd, Deepa Das Munshi, AICC In-charge of Telangana, told ANI on Thursday, "The Party AICC has already made the decision and conveyed it to everyone, so I have n ... read..

Vedic Brahmins, Acharyas lead worship inside Sri Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 19, 2024 1:52:36 AM IST

Vedic Brahmins and revered Acharyas are leading worship ceremonies inside the sacred precincts of the Sri Ram Temple. ... read..

YSRCP MLA Kodali Nani leads bike rally on NTR's death anniversary; criticizes Chandrababu's tactics

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 19, 2024 1:52:34 AM IST

Gudivada witnessed the commemoration of NTR's death anniversary, marked by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kodali Nani's active participation in various programs on Thursday. ... read..

UP: One held for attempting to kidnap MoS Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 19, 2024 1:52:31 AM IST

A brazen attempt to kidnap Union Minister of State, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, was thwarted near Amushi Airport when an unknown person tried to seize control of the minister's convoy on Thursday. ... read..

Gujarat: Police registers case in Vadodara boat capsize incident

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 19, 2024 1:52:29 AM IST

A case has been registered after 14 people, including 12 school children, were killed after a boat capsized in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake on Thursday, a top police official said. ... read..

Rajasthan Govt agrees to pay relief of Rs 30 lakh in case of electrocution of bus passengers

New Delhi | January 19, 2024 1:52:27 AM IST

Rajasthan government has decided to pay the relief of 30 lakh rupees in the case of electrocution of bus passengers, on the recommendation of the National Human Rights Commission. ... read..

"I expect entire operation to come back to normal by weekend", IndiGo CEO over bulk flight delays

By Ashoke Raj

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 18, 2024 10:53:15 PM IST

Reacting to fog-induced flight disruptions, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Thursday said that by the weekend and in due course of next week, he expects the entire operation to come back to normal. ... read..

As air quality improves, Stage III of GRAP revoked in NCR with immediate effect

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:53:08 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect amid improvement in air quality. ... read..

Food safety authority finds stockpile of expired beer, takes swift action

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:53:06 PM IST

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in collaboration with customs officials, conducted a joint inspection at the Public Bonded Warehouse and recovered 45 metric tonnes of expired beer, with an estimated value of Rs 1 crore in Dwarka. ... read..

TTE suspended for assaulting passenger; Ashwini Vaishnaw says "Zero tolerance for misconduct"

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:53:02 PM IST

A train ticket examiner (TTE) has been suspended after a video went viral on social media in which the railway official was seen slapping a passenger in the Barauni-Lucknow Express on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses Mahua Moitra's plea seeking stay on eviction order

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:53:00 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed TMC leader Mahua Moitra's plea seeking to restrain the operation of eviction of government accommodation. ... read..

Nihal Vihar murder case: Delhi Police arrest two accused for strangulation

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:52:42 PM IST

Delhi Police have cracked a murder case, arresting two individuals for the strangulation of a man. ... read..

"Path of becoming top 30 largest airlines in world," Akasa Air co-founder on order of fresh 150 Boeing 737 Max Planes

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 18, 2024 10:52:40 PM IST

After the order of fresh 150 Boeing 737 Max planes, Akasa Air co-founder CEO Vinay Dube on Thursday said that they are on the path of becoming the top 30 largest airlines in the world. ... read..

UP govt receives 'State Champion' award for outstanding performance in civil aviation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 10:52:38 PM IST

In a notable achievement, the Uttar Pradesh government has been selected as the winner of the State Champion award under the Wings India Awards 2024 for its better performance in civil aviation. ... read..

Centre asked UP govt to remove 'Ram Lalla' idol in 1949 as Pak Radio showed Hindus capturing spaces vacated after Partition: Ex Secretary

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:52:36 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government under the then Chief Minister Govind Ballabh Pant was asked by the Central government in 1949 to ensure the removal of the idol of Ram Lalla days after the news percolated of its sudden appearance and Pakistan Radio showed the ... read..

One Nation One Poll: High Level Committee initiates consultation sessions with former Judges and CECs

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:52:34 PM IST

The High-Level Committee relating to the holding of simultaneous elections in the country has initiated consultation process under the Chairmanship of Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India. ... read..

Delhi HC issues summons on suit of Cine1 studio seeking stay of 'Animal' movie on OTT platforms

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:52:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued summons on the suit filed by Cine1 Studios Private Limited, one of the co-producers of the movie 'Animal' seeking a stay of release of the movie in OTT platforms. ... read..

"Akasa's order of 150 Boeing aircraft is first order to be signed on Indian soil": Jyotiraditya Scindia

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 18, 2024 10:52:27 PM IST

Calling it a "landmark order", Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that Akasa Air orders of fresh 150 Boeing aircraft for domestic and international expansion are the first order to be signed on "Indian soil." ... read..

Cabinet approves MoU in medical product regulation with Ecuador

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:52:19 PM IST

The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecuador in the medical product regulation to facilitate a better understanding of the regulatory aspects between the two countries. ... read..

Bengal Safari officials take measures to keep animals warm in winter

Siliguri (West Bengal) | January 18, 2024 10:52:17 PM IST

As the temperature in the sub-Himalayan region has dipped in the past few days, officials of Bengal Safari, a North Bengal wild animal park near Siliguri, have taken several steps to keep animals warm in winter. ... read..

BMC khichdi scam: Aaditya Thackeray's close aide sent to ED custody till January 22

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2024 10:52:15 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Suraj Chavan and a close aide of party leader Aaditya Thackeray has been sent to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate till January 22 in the alleged BMC Khichdi COVID scam case. ... read..

"Development for all, appeasement for none...," Asaduddin Owaisi hits out at Centre over half day on Jan 22

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:52:11 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday hit out at the Central government over its order granting a half-day holiday to government employees across the country for 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in A ... read..

MoS Muraleedharan accuses Kerala CM's daughter of receiving a bribe of Rs 1.75 crores

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:54:01 PM IST

Minister of State V Muraleedharan claimed on Thursday that the Kerala Chief Minister's daughter's company was not able to produce any evidence for Exalogic Solutions providing service to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL). ... read..

Samajwadi Party to hold meeting on January 20 to chalk out Lok Sabha poll strategy

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:54 PM IST

In line with preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will hold a meeting with party leaders in Lucknow on January 20. ... read..

Sikkim not included in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra due to poor condition of roads: Cong leader Gopal Chettri

Gangtok (Sikkim) | January 18, 2024 8:53:48 PM IST

Sikkim Congress President Gopal Chettri on Thursday claimed that due to the poor conditions of roads in the state, Sikkim was not included in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

"We can float a grouping of Ramayana-Mahabharata countries...": Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:46 PM IST

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)'s former President Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe has said that a group of 'Ramayana-Mahabharata' countries can also be constituted where these holy epics are deeply engraved in the culture. ... read..

BJP's minority front to serve tea to Ram devotees in Ayodhya: Jamal Siddiqui

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:44 PM IST

The minority front of the BJP is preparing with enthusiasm for the arrival of Lord Shri Ram. BJP's minority front will welcome Ram devotees coming to Ayodhya. BJP's minority front will arrange free tea for all Ram devotees coming to Ayodhya. ... read..

"BJP is like a disgruntled child in gully cricket who...": Raghav Chadha's swipe at BJP over Chandigarh Mayor polls

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:30 PM IST

As the Chandigarh mayoral election which was to be held on Thursday was postponed, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha accused the BJP of trying to postpone the election because it is scared of "INDIA's triumph". ... read..

Union Cabinet approves MoU with Kenya on digital solutions at population scale

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:28 PM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on December 5 last year with Kenya in the field of sharing successful digital solutions implemented at population scale for digital t ... read..

Two Tripura officers to be awarded by Election Commission for best electoral practices; CM Saha congratulates

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:26 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has announced the names of thirteen bureaucrats who will be honoured with awards for their contributions to their best electoral practices in elections held this year. ... read..

Ayodhya: Ram Lalla idol placed in 'Garbha Griha' in Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 8:53:22 PM IST

As part of the elaborate rituals leading up to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony to be held on January 22, the idol of Ram Lalla was placed in the 'Garbha Griha' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday amid joyous chants of 'Jai Shri Ram.' ... read..

PM Modi to visit various temples in Tamil Nadu on January 20-21

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit various significant temples in Tamil Nadu on January 20-21. ... read..

"People's faith and trust in government are visible everywhere": PM Modi

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra from across the country via video conferencing and said that the faith of the people and trust in government are visible everywhere. ... read..

Sikkim Democratic Front accuses state government of neglecting Organic Mission

Gangtok (Sikkim) | January 18, 2024 8:53:05 PM IST

The Sikkim Democratic Front party commemorating the 8th anniversary of Sikkim Organic Day on Thursday, condemned the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha government for having 'completely ignored the Organic Mission' of Sikkim for the past 5 years. ... read..

Parliament Security Breach Case: Delhi Court rejects Neelam Azad bail plea, says allegations serious

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:53:03 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Thursday rejected the bail plea of accused Neelam Azad, arrested in the Parliament Security Breach case. ... read..

Gujarat: Boat capsizes in Vadodara's lake, 10 rescued

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 18, 2024 8:53:01 PM IST

As many as 10 children were rescued after a boat carrying children capsized in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake on Thursday. ... read..

Nagaland: All India NCC Trekking camp culminated at Kohima; over 500 cadets participated

Kohima (Nagaland) | January 18, 2024 8:52:55 PM IST

The All India NCC Trekking Camp culminated at Japfu Christian College, Kohima on Thursday in which 510 cadets from Senior Division and Junior Division NCC from NCC Directorates of Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim and NER atte ... read..

Delhi LG approves draft notification for amendment in Delhi Prison Rules for pre-mature release of infirm prisoners

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 8:52:51 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the draft notification for amendment in Delhi Prison Rules 2018 that will pave the way for pre-mature release of "incapacitated prisoners" undergoing a fixed-term imprisonment in Delhi Jails, said an offici ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin set to inaugurate Jallikattu arena in Keelakarai on January 24

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | January 18, 2024 8:52:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to inaugurate Jallikattu arena in Keelakarai, Madurai district, on January 24. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Under-construction flyover collapses in Chennai, no casualties

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 18, 2024 8:52:47 PM IST

An under-construction flyover collapsed in Chennai near the Nanganallur Thillai Ganga Nagar tunnel on Thursday. ... read..

Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha: Central govt announces half-day leave on Jan 22

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 6:54:55 PM IST

The Centre on Thursday announced that all central government offices will be closed for half-day on January 22 for the 'Pran Patishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Indian Navy coordinating with navies of partner nations' amid a resurgence of piracy attacks: Navy Chief

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 6:54:53 PM IST

The Indian Navy is coordinating with navies of "partners" countries to ensure safe sea passage amid the "resurgence" of piracy attacks, Indian Navy chief Hari Kumar said on Thursday. ... read..

Enforcement Directorate moves Delhi HC challenging Supertech's RK Arora interim bail order

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 6:54:37 PM IST

Enforcement Directorate on Thursday moved Delhi High Court challenging 30 days interim bail granted to Supertech's chairman and Promoter R K Arora on medical and health grounds by the Trial Court. ... read..

SC reserves order on pleas relating to genetically modified mustard

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 6:54:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a batch of pleas opposing the environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard. ... read..

Former MP Ashok Tanwar resigns from primary membership of Aam Aadmi Party

Sirsa (Haryana) | January 18, 2024 6:54:27 PM IST

Former MP Ashok Tanwar tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday citing the reason as the alignment of AAP with the Indian National Congress for Chandigarh Mayor elections. ... read..

"Next year to be celebrated as Ramayan Utsav across globe": Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 6:54:15 PM IST

Ahead of the much-awaited Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya in less than a week, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Thursday said that next year will be celebrated as Ramayan Utsav across the globe. ... read..

"Responded fairly and squarely...": Jyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Shashi Tharoor

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 18, 2024 6:54:09 PM IST

Amid a war of words over the chaotic scenes at the Delhi airport over bulk flight delays and cancellations due to the prevailing fog conditions, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and said that h ... read..

"Kamakhya Temple will light up with thousand earthen lamps on Jan 22:" Head priest receives Ayodhya event invite

Guwahati (Assam) | January 18, 2024 6:54:05 PM IST

The head priest of the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Kabindra Prasad Sarma on Thursday extended support to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ram Temple said that the Kamakhya Temple will light up with a thousand earthen lamps (diyas) on January 22. ... read..

Budget session of Bihar Legislative Assembly to begin on February 5

Patna (Bihar) | January 18, 2024 6:54:01 PM IST

The Budget session of Bihar Legislative Assembly will commence on February 5 and conclude on February 29, an official order issued by the Bihar government said on Thursday. ... read..

"Unacceptable...," Jyotiraditya Scindia on incident relating to passengers eating on tarmac

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 18, 2024 6:53:53 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that within hours of getting information regarding the viral video showing passengers sitting and eating on the Mumbai airport tarmac, the show-cause notice was immediately issued to the airlines and ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 20-year-old MPPSC aspirant dies after cardiac arrest in Indore coaching class

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 6:53:51 PM IST

Tragedy struck an Indore coaching centre on Wednesday afternoon as a 20-year-old MPPSC aspirant, Raja, son of Manav Lodhi, resident of Sagar, collapsed and died while studying. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Yogi Adityanath meets in Lucknow, approves 8 proposals

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 6:53:45 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, in a meeting held at Lok Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, gave its nod to 8 important proposals on Thursday. ... read..

DGHS urges pharmacist associations to dispense antibiotics solely on qualified doctor prescriptions

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 6:53:29 PM IST

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has appealed to all the pharmacist associations in the country to dispense antibiotics only on the prescription of a qualified doctor. ... read..

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Intent with Netherlands in medical product regulation

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 4:53:15 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Memorandum of Intent (MoI) in the medical product regulation with the Netherlands. ... read..

New Delhi: Girl dies after being hit by bus in Sarita Vihar, driver booked

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 4:53:12 PM IST

A 12-year-old girl died after being hit by a bus in the national capital, officials informed, adding that the incident took place in the Sarita Vihar area of Delhi. ... read..

Ayodhya Ram Temple Pran Pratishta: Half-day in all central government offices on January 22

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 4:53:10 PM IST

Due to the overwhelming sentiments and requests from employees, the government has announced that all central government offices will be closed for half day on January 22 on the occasion of the Pran Pratishta ceremony of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya Ram Temp ... read..

"Central investigative agencies target Opposition": Ramesh Chennithala after ED arrests alleged aide of Aaditya Thackeray

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2024 4:53:08 PM IST

Reacting to the arrest of Suraj Chavan, an alleged close aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray, Congress leader in charge of the Maharashtra unit of the party Ramesh Chennithala said on Thursday that the central investigation agencies are targetin ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu praises 'noble gesture' of adopting Jyoti

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 4:53:06 PM IST

'Child of the State' Jyoti (Pseudo name), presently residing in the Child Care Home at Tutikandi, Shimla, was adopted by her new parents in the presence of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who is also the Chairman of the Himachal Pr ... read..

AICC issues show cause notice to Congress spokesperson Alok Sharma for making defamatory remarks about Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 4:53:04 PM IST

All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Thursday issued a show cause notice to Congress spokesperson Alok Sharma for making defamatory remarks against former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath. ... read..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant joins 'Swachhata Abhiyan', cleans temple premises in Sakhali

North Goa (Goa) | January 18, 2024 4:53:02 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Thursday cleaned temple premises in Sakhali constituency in North Goa as part of the 'Swachhata Abhiyan'. ... read..

UP Tourism Minister hands over ten thousand Firozabad glass bracelets for Ayodhya Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 4:53:00 PM IST

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Cultural Minister Jaiveer Singh handed over 10,000 Firozabad glass bracelets(kade) with 'Jai Shree Ram' engraved on them to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth ... read..

Cold wave, fog continue in Madhya Pradesh; Nowgong, Datia record minimum temperature of 5.6 degree Celsius

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 4:52:58 PM IST

A cold wave and fog continued in Madhya Pradesh resulting in low visibility in various parts of the state on Thursday morning. ... read..

"Cleaning of Wazukhana from January 20": Varanasi DM after Supreme Court's order in Gyanvapi case

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | January 18, 2024 4:52:54 PM IST

After the meeting of both the Muslim and Hindu sides regarding the Supreme Court's order to clean the 'Wazukhana' area of Gyanvapi Mosque on Thursday, District Magistrate S Rajalingam said that the cleaning of the area will start from January 20. ... read..

Delhi: 39-year-old overcomes autoimmune disorder, stands on feet again

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 4:52:52 PM IST

A 39-year-old woman from Delhi bedridden and paralysed due to the effects of polymyositis, a rare autoimmune disorder, made a miraculous recovery after specialised treatment at a private hospital in the national capital. ... read..

Navy destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responds to drone attack in Gulf of Aden

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 3:54:40 PM IST

In a rapid and effective response, the Indian Navy's mission-deployed guided missile destroyer, INS Visakhapatnam, on Thursday addressed a distress call from the Marshall Island-flagged MV Genco Picardy following a drone attack on the night of January 17. ... read..

Bilkis Bano case: 3 convicts move SC for extension of time to surrender; hearing on January 19

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 3:54:38 PM IST

Three of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case have approached the Supreme Court, seeking an extension of time to surrender before the jail authorities. ... read..

MHA sends high-level team to Ayodhya to deal with cyber threat ahead of Ram Temple inauguration

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 3:54:36 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a high-level team to Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya to deal with cyber threats ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in the historical town on January 22. ... read..

Cabinet approves MoU in medical product regulation with Dominican Republic

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 3:54:30 PM IST

The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the medical product regulation with the Dominican Republic in order to tackle issues of substandard, falsified medicines moving in the international markets. ... read..

Cabinet approves creation of posts for 16th Finance Commission

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 3:54:28 PM IST

The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of three posts at the level of Joint Secretary for the 16th Finance Commission. ... read..

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy hits out at BJP ahead of PM's state visit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 18, 2024 3:54:22 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Karnataka visit on January 19, the state Congress minister Ramalinga Reddy lashed out at the Bhartiya Janta party. ... read..

Chandigarh mayoral elections postponed, AAP-Congress protest allege BJP misusing government apparatus

Chandigarh | January 18, 2024 3:54:05 PM IST

In a scathing attack on the BJP, AAP MP Sandeep Pathak alleged that the saffron party was misusing the government apparatus after the Chandigarh mayoral election which was to be held on Thursday was postponed. ... read..

12-year-old hit by Delhi school bus dies; driver nabbed

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 3:54:03 PM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday apprehended the driver of a bus that was allegedly involved in an accident in which a 12-year-old girl died in Delhi's Sarita Vihar. ... read..

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