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Customs seizes marijuana worth over Rs 11 crore at Mumbai airport, 1 held

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2024 10:42:15 PM IST

Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), Mumbai seized marijuana worth over Rs 11 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok on the intervening night of December 19-20, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Annamalai, others detained while protesting against DMK govt over funeral procession of Coimbatore blasts' mastermind

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2024 10:42:06 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai and several other leaders were detained by the police in Coimbatore on Friday, while they were protesting against the security being provided for the funeral of the mastermind in the Coimbatore bomb blast case. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel calls for accountability, zero corruption at Collectors and DDOs Conference

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 20, 2024 10:12:47 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday stated that the government, with enforcement officers and district administrative heads, must act as the medium for delivering quality services, facilities, and welfare scheme benefits to the public. ... read..

TN Governor Ravi criticises state govt for "purposefully excluding" name of nominee in committee for VC appointment

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2024 10:12:42 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu governor, RN Ravi on Friday slammed the state government, saying that the press release and notifications issued by the government regarding the search committee for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor for certain state universities were "mi ... read..

TMC to protest in Kolkata on December 23 over remarks against BR Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 10:12:40 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the "vitriolic" remarks against BR Ambedkar are a "reflection of the culture of hate" and "intolerance" and urged everyone to join them in their "fight to defend" the Babasahebs legacy and unite to h ... read..

India achieved a Total Fertility Rate of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5: Union MoS Anupriya Patel

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 10:12:37 PM IST

India has achieved a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) (2019-21), said Union MoS Anupriya Patel in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday. ... read..

Assam is now embarking on a journey toward development: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Nagaon (Assam) | December 20, 2024 10:12:35 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that Assam is now embarking on a journey toward development. ... read..

Parliament scuffle case against Rahul Gandhi transferred to Crime Branch: Delhi Police

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 10:12:32 PM IST

With both the BJP and the Congress registering counter complaints in the case of alleged assault during the chaos outside Parliament on Thursday, the Delhi Police on Friday tranferred both case to the Crime Branch. While the Police have registered an FIR ... read..

'BJP has only cheated the farmers in ten years,' says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on farmers' demand

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 10:12:30 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday, slammed the BJP, accusing them of deceiving farmers for ten years. ... read..

MP: CM Yadav performs bhoomi pujan, inauguration of development works worth Rs 1249 cr in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 10:12:28 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed bhoomi pujan and inauguration of various development works worth around Rs 1249 crores through a single click under 'Jan Kalyan Parv' in Indore district on Friday. ... read..

"Collective responsibility of MPs to maintain dignity, decorum of Parliament": LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 10:12:25 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla delivered his valedictory address on the concluding day of the third session of the 18th Lok Sabha and underscored the importance of maintaining the dignity and decorum of the Parliament. ... read..

India marks 20 years of Tsunami Warning system, experts highlight progress

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 20, 2024 10:12:23 PM IST

As the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami approaches, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) highlights significant advancements in tsunami warning and mitigation systems. ... read..

Maharashtra: Congress' Nana Patole hits back at 'Urban Naxal' allegations by CM Devendra Fadnavis, demands names

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2024 10:12:20 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole on Friday attacked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his allegations that several organizations associated with Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra were undermining the state and democracy, and promoting "Urban Naxal ... read..

BSF Meghalaya conducts special operations, seizes contraband worth Rs 10.60 lakh

Shillong (Meghalaya) | December 20, 2024 10:12:18 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) of Meghalaya successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt, seizing contraband items valued at Rs 10.60 lakh intended for smuggling into Bangladesh, a press release said. ... read..

Delhi HC rejects plea to quash FIR against DU professor over Gyanvapi mosque post

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 10:12:15 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition to quash the FIR filed against Delhi University Professor, Ratan Lal, for a controversial social media post about the Gyanvapi Mosque. ... read..

"Diversionary tactic": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2024 10:12:10 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday condemned the FIR against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling it a "diversionary tactic" and demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his statement re ... read..

Agartala: Extensive security arrangements made ahead of Amit Shah's visit to chair NEC plenary

Agartala (Tripura) | December 20, 2024 9:42:08 PM IST

Tripura Police have made extensive security arrangements in Agartala ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit there on Saturday to chair the plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC). ... read..

Cabinet approves Rs 11,582 per qtl MSP for milling copra, Rs 12,100 for ball copra for 2025 season

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 9:42:06 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the minimum support price (MSP) for copra for the 2025 season. ... read..

Farmers protest: SC says Punjab's responsibility to ensure stable health of Dallewal

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 9:12:14 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday said that it is the Punjab authorities' responsibility to ensure the stable health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for over 20 days at the Khanouri border between Punjab and H ... read..

BJP leader Praveen Nettaru murder case: NIA arrests key PFI absconder on arrival from Bahrain

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 9:12:12 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested an absconding member of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in BJP leader Praveen Nettaru's murder case in Kerala. ... read..

Om Prakash Chautala's death: Haryana Govt declares 3-day state mourning

Gurugram (Haryana) | December 20, 2024 9:12:09 PM IST

The Haryana government has declared a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect to former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala who passed away here on Friday. ... read..

ED registers money laundering case against former minister KT Rama Rao over formula-E race irregularities

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 9:12:07 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against former minister KT Rama Rao (KTR) and others over alleged financial irregularities linked to the Form ... read..

BJP's PP Chaudhary to lead JPC on 'One Nation One Election' bills

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 9:12:05 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed Bharatiya Janata Party MP PP Chaudhary as the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the two bills on 'One Nation One Election.' ... read..

SC Judge Manmohan inaugurates Evening Court for traffic challans, emphasizes rule of law

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 8:42:14 PM IST

In a significant move to streamline the handling of traffic challans, Supreme Court Judge Justice Manmohan inaugurated the Evening Courts dedicated to addressing traffic violations in the national capital. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi condoles demise of former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 8:42:05 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi condoled the death of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala and offered her condolences to his family. ... read..

Himachal: CM releases 2025 Calendar of Kangra Co-operative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 8:12:18 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday unveiled the 2025 calendar of the Kangra Co-operative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank in Dharamshala. ... read..

"Nitish Kumar made Mahadalit CM": JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha hits back at Arvind Kejriwal over letter amid Ambedkar row

Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2024 8:12:05 PM IST

Janata Dal-United (JDU) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha on Friday launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after he urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to "consider the impact" of the alleged controversial rem ... read..

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders delivers warships Nilgiri and Surat to Indian Navy

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 7:42:19 PM IST

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) on Friday announced the delivery of two major warships-- Nilgiri and Surat, to the Indian Navy. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh Governor addresses conference of SPs and Commandants in Itanagar

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 7:42:12 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) on Friday addressed the inaugural session of the two-day annual Conference of Superintendents of Police and Commandants of Arunachal Pradesh Police at Dorjee Khandu Convention Centre in Itanagar, a ... read..

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates projects worth over Rs 54 crore in Haridwar

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2024 7:42:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 239 schemes worth Rs 54.31 crore at the newly constructed modern sports complex in Haridwar. ... read..

"Sanatan Dharma can save humanity": Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 7:12:32 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday described Sanatan Dharma as the key to saving humanity and establishing world peace. ... read..

Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested for illegal stay in Maharashtra's Thane

Thane (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2024 7:12:22 PM IST

Thane police's anti-human trafficking cell has arrested a Bangladeshi couple living illegally in Kalyan, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Air Force evacuates 12 paramilitary personnel who got injured in accident near Sikkim's Juluk

Pakyong (Sikkim) | December 20, 2024 7:12:10 PM IST

The Indian Air Force on Friday carried out swift rescue operations to evacuate 12 paramilitary personnel who got injured in a vehicle accident near a place called Juluk in the Sikkim sector, officials said. ... read..

"His character has come out in public": Assam CM targets Rahul Gandhi on Parliament scuffle

Nagaon (Assam) | December 20, 2024 6:42:09 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday lashed out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the scuffle that took place in the Parliament, alleging that the incident "exposed" the Congress leader's "true character" to the public. ... read..

ASI team inspects five shrines and 19 wells in UP's Sambhal

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 6:12:35 PM IST

A 4-member team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) inspected five 'teerth' (shrines) and 19 wells in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh on Friday, officials said. ... read..

UP: Police refutes reports of stampede at Shiv Puran Katha program in Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 6:12:33 PM IST

UP Police on Friday confirmed that the reports of a stampede during the Shiv Puran Katha program in Meerut were fake and have assured the public that the event has been proceeding without any disturbances. ... read..

Congress' Pawan Khera condemns Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark, demands apology

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 6:12:30 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday, condemned Amit Shah's remark on Dr. BR Ambedkar, demanding an apology. He emphasized that Shah's words were public and undeniable. ... read..

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy meets two injured BJP MPs at RML Hospital

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 6:12:28 PM IST

Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Friday met the BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput in the Ram Manohar Lohiya who were injured during a scuffle in the Parliament premises. ... read..

"They treated me like a terrorist," says BJP's CT Ravi after securing bail from High Court in 'derogatory' remarks case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 6:12:23 PM IST

BJP leader CT Ravi has been granted bail by the Karnataka High Court on Friday following his arrest in a 'derogatory' remarks case filed by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. ... read..

Kejriwal accuses BJP of conspiring to delete Purvanchalis' votes ahead of Delhi poll

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 6:12:15 PM IST

Former Delhi Chief Minister and the Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the BJP of conspiring to delete the names of Purvanchalis from electoral rolls ahead of the Delhi Assembly election due in February. ... read..

Indian Army Vice Chief takes part in 80th-anniversary celebrations of Vietnam People's Army

Hanoi | December 20, 2024 6:12:12 PM IST

Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, took part in the 80th-anniversary celebrations of the Vietnam People's Army in Hanoi, a release said. ... read..

"Akraman on Samvidhan," says Rahul Gandhi; demands Amit Shah's resignation

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 6:12:10 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi continued to demand the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, claiming that there has been an "Akraman on Samvidhan" (Full on attack on Constitution) and that that the Bharat ... read..

Nagaland: Congress and KDCC organize massive protest demanding HM Amit Shah's resignation

Kohima (Nagaland) | December 20, 2024 5:42:18 PM IST

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), along with its frontal organisations and the Kohima District Congress Committee (KDCC), organized a massive demonstration earlier today at Congress Bhavan in Kohima. ... read..

"Govt has lost track, police is misguided": Basavaraj Bommai on CT Ravi's arrest

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:42:17 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata MP Basawaraj Bommai condemned the arrest of CT Ravi, the party's MLC in Karnataka. Bommai said that the state government has "lost its track," and that the police is being "misused" by the government. ... read..

"For us, Parliament's productivity was 100 per cent": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:42:09 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday stated that the FIR against Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was just a drama enacted by the BJP to distract from the real issues at hand.. ... read..

Unclaimed bag near BJP office in Delhi triggers panic, later found to belong to media person

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:42:06 PM IST

Panic ensued on Friday afternoon after an unclaimed bag was found near the BJP office on Delhi's Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg. ... read..

Supreme Court notice to Tamil Nadu on plea seeking recall of Senthil Balaji's bail order

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:12:21 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the State of Tamil Nadu on a plea seeking to recall its verdict granting bail to Minister Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-jobs scam. ... read..

Shimla welcomes tourists with holiday special train for Christmas, New Year

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 5:12:20 PM IST

The north Indian hill town, Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, has been abuzz with activity as Northern Railway introduced a holiday special train to cater to the increasing number of tourists flocking to the hill station during the Christmas and Ne ... read..

TMC MPs stage protest against HM Shah at Prerna Sthal, demand apology over his remarks

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:12:15 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on Friday protested against the remarks of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. ... read..

"Action will be taken against responsible": Dy CM Eknath Shinde on attack on Marathi family in Kalyan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2024 5:12:14 PM IST

After an alleged assault on a Marathi family in the Kalyan area of Thane, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that action will be taken against those who are responsible for the incident. ... read..

"Acting like dictators": BJP leader CT Ravi slams Karnataka govt after arrest in 'derogatory' remarks case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 5:12:10 PM IST

BJP leader CT Ravi on Friday took a hit at the ruling party in the state and accused the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government of acting like 'dictators' following his arrest in a case filed by Karnataka minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. ... read..

SC to hear in January EVM verification plea of former Haryana MLA

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:12:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday posted for hearing in January 2025 plea of former Haryana Cabinet Minister and five-time MLA Karan Singh Dalal seeking verification and checking of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the recent Haryana Assembly Elections ... read..

"He was a visionary leader": Haryana CM remembers INLD Leader Prakash Chautala

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 20, 2024 5:12:06 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini described INLD leader Prakash Chautala as a visionary leader and stated that he will always be remembered for his contribution to the politics of the state. ... read..

BJP likely to get its new national president by January 2025

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:12:04 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to get its new National President in January 2025, sources said on Friday. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea to declare Ram Janmbhoomi Trust a public authority

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 5:42:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a petition seeking to declare the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust as a public authority on Friday. ... read..

Delhi HC Safeguards Journalist Rajat Sharma's personality rights, directs removal of deepfake content

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 4:42:09 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted senior journalist Rajat Sharma protection over his personality rights, directing the removal of content created through artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. ... read..

Pushkar Singh Dhami discuss infra facilities for Pilgrimage places in High-level meeting

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2024 4:42:05 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's residence on Friday, directed the officials to make efforts to increase their carrying capacity given the development of infrastructure facilities at Badri ... read..

Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of former Haryana CM Prakash Chautala

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 4:42:03 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi condoled the death of former Haryana chief minister Prakash Chautala. ... read..

"Our Women MPs were pushed," alleges Congress on ruckus in Parliament

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 4:12:12 PM IST

Congress Member of Parliament Pramod Tiwari alleged that the women MPs of the Congress were barred from entering the Parliament and pushed during the ruckus in Parliament on Thursday. ... read..

Leaders across political spectrum condole demise of former Haryana CM Prakash Chautala

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 20, 2024 4:12:10 PM IST

Several leaders across political lines condoled the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister and Indian National Lok Dal leader Prakash Chautala on Friday. ... read..

Apple discontinues iCloud backups for devices running iOS 8 or earlier

Washington | December 20, 2024 4:12:07 PM IST

In a significant shift, Apple has officially stopped supporting iCloud backups for iPhones and iPads running iOS 8 or earlier. ... read..

"They are supporting use of derogatory language towards women": Karnataka CM questions BJP's support for CT Ravi

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 3:42:35 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has slammed the BJP's support for party leader CT Ravi, who is facing allegations of using derogatory language against Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. ... read..

BRS MLCs protest at Telangana Legislative Council against FIR filed over party President KT Rama Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 20, 2024 3:42:28 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) MLC Kavitha Kalvakuntla and several others on Friday protested at the Telangana Legislative council on the FIR filed against the party's president KT Rama Rao on charges of corruption in Formula E racing event. ... read..

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala passes away in Gurugram

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 3:42:23 PM IST

Former Haryana Chief Minister and INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala passed away on Friday at his residence in Gurugram. Chautala had served as Haryana's chief Minister for five terms. ... read..

MP: Police, IT officials recover 52 kg gold, around Rs 9.86 cr cash from abandoned car in Bhopal; investigation underway

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 3:42:21 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police and Income Tax officials recovered 52 kg of gold worth over Rs 40 crores and Rs 9.86 crores cash from an abandoned car in state capital Bhopal on Thursday late at night, a police official said on Friday. ... read..

"Conspiracy to make hell on earth": UP CM Yogi condemns 'attack' on religious places

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 3:42:13 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday condemned the attacks on places of worship, including in Bangladesh, and said that there is a conspiracy to make "hell on earth," by anyone who tries to desecrate Sanatan dharma's religious places. ... read..

PM Modi condoles deaths of victims of Jaipur fire incident, announces ex-gratia for families of deceased

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 3:42:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the families of the victims of the Jaipur fire incident, resulting in the death of at least seven people. ... read..

Plea in SC seeks preliminary inquiry into cases involving serious allegations such as dowry, sexual offence, UCC implementation

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 3:42:06 PM IST

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking preliminary inquiry in cases involving serious allegations such as a dowry, sexual offences and the implementation of an Uniform Civil Code. ... read..

Delhi HC grants ED more time to respond to Kejriwal, Sisodia's petition in Excise Policy case

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 3:12:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) additional time to file its reply to the petition filed by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. The petition challenges the trial court's decision to take cognizance of the chargesheet ... read..

Rajasthan Minister ensures quick treatment for Gas Tanker Fire Victims

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 20, 2024 3:12:38 PM IST

Following the fire accident in a gas tanker on Ajmer Road on Friday, Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar ensured that all appropriate arrangements were made for the swift treatment of the injured at SMS Hospital. ... read..

"Productivity of Parliament went down due to disturbances created by Opposition": Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 3:12:36 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that the productivity of Parliament's Winter Session had declined due to disruptions by the Opposition and urged them to avoid similar interruptions in the upcoming Budget session. ... read..

Karnataka: Belagavi court orders CT Ravi to appear in special court for people's representatives

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 3:12:25 PM IST

Belagavi's Fifth JMFC Court on Friday directed BJP leader and MLC CT Ravi to appear before the Special Court for People's Representatives in Bengaluru. ... read..

BJP supporting use of derogatory language towards women: Siddaramaiah on CT Ravi arrest controversy

Mandya (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 3:12:06 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of supporting the use of derogatory language towards girls. ... read..

Odisha BJP Youth Wing protests manhandling of MP Pratap Sarangi by Rahul Gandhi

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 20, 2024 3:12:05 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) held a demonstration in Bhubaneswar, Odisha protesting against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's alleged manhandling of Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi in Parliament. ... read..

Amit Shah to visit Bru settlement areas, attend 72nd North East Council meeting in Tripura on Saturday

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 2:42:18 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Tripura on Saturday where he will engage in a series of significant events, including a visit to the Bru settlement areas and participation in the 72nd plenary session of the North East Council (NEC). ... read..

Blatant misuse of criminal law: Congress' Manish Tewari condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 2:42:13 PM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday condemned the FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it an "blatant misuse of the provisions of criminal law." ... read..

Rajasthan:"...Broke bus window, jumped out...:" eyewitness on Bhankrota fire horror

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 20, 2024 2:42:09 PM IST

Passengers of a bus, which caught fire in the massive blaze that broke out near a petrol pump at Bhankrota on Friday morning on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway after a chemical-laden truck collided with an LPG tanker and several other vehicles, have recounted ho ... read..

BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda meets BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput at RML Hospital

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 2:12:31 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda met BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, injured during a scuffle in the Parliament premises, in RML Hospital on Friday. ... read..

"BJP coming up with new version of case to distract attention from burning issue of insulting Babasaheb Ambedkar": CPI MP Sandosh Kumar

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 2:12:30 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP Sandosh Kumar on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was coming up with new versions of cases to distract attention from the burning issue of the insult of Babasaheb Ambedkar. ... read..

BJP workers protest in Chikkamagaluru and Belagavi against CT Ravi's arrest

Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 2:12:27 PM IST

BJP workers staged protests in Chikkamagaluru and Belagavi on Wednesday, condemning the arrest of party leader and MLC CT Ravi. ... read..

Randeep Surjewala, Ghanshyam Tewari, V Vijaysai Reddy to be part of 'One Nation One Election' JPC

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 2:12:23 PM IST

Just before Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, the House adopted the motion moved by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal regarding forming the Joint Parliamentary Committee for two bills on 'One Nation One Election.' Twelve members have twelve Upper ... read..

Amit Shah lauds SSB on 61st Raising Day, praises border security efforts

Siliguri (West Bengal) | December 20, 2024 2:12:20 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 61st Raising Day celebrations of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Siliguri, West Bengal, where he praised the force for its significant contributions to India's security. ... read..

BJP members stage protest over arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 2:12:13 PM IST

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members on Friday staged a protest at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru over the arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi. ... read..

"Deliberately created ruckus...not forgivable": BJP MPs condemn Rahul Gandhi's actions in Parliament

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 2:12:11 PM IST

Several BJP MPs launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged behaviour during a ruckus in Parliament on Friday, accusing the Leader of Opposition of "arrogance," "violating parliamentary rules," and a "shameful attitude" towa ... read..

AAP releases fifth list of candidates for Delhi assembly elections

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 2:12:08 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday released its fifth list of candidates list for Delhi Assembly elections 2025 and fielded Mahender Chaudhary from Mehrauli. ... read..

Maintaining house's dignity is responsibility of every member: LS Speaker Om Birla amid protests

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 1:42:14 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla again urged the MPs on Friday to follow the rules of the House and not to protest at any of the Parliament gates, warning them of appropriate action of any deviation from the rule. ... read..

"Parliament did not fulfil its duty; have let people of India down": Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 1:42:06 PM IST

On the last day of the Winter Session, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his dismay over repeated disruption in the Parliamentary proceedings saying that the Parliament failed to fulfil its responsibilities and let the people of the country down. ... read..

"He pushed Pratap Sarangi": Nishikant Dubey accuses Rahul Gandhi of violence against BJP MP

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 1:12:32 PM IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's behavior in Parliament, accusing him of pushing and misbehaving with BJP lawmakers during the ongoing Winter Session. Dubey recounted witnessing the altercation, which he described as sho ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath attends Panchnarayan Mahayagna in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2024 1:12:31 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Ayodhya on Friday to attend the Panchnarayan Mahayagna and 108 Shrimad Bhagwat Parayan, taking place at Asarfi Bhawan Peeth. The ritual, which began on December 17, will conclude on December 23, with participation ... read..

"I am also a mother...": Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar replies to alleged derogatory remarks against her

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 1:12:29 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar on Friday replied to the alleged derogatory remarks made against her by Bharatiya Janata Party MLC CT Ravi at the Karnataka legislative assembly, while speaking to reporters at her residence in Belagavi, Karnataka. ... read..

Bombay High Court dismisses plea against Adani group's Dharavi redevelopment tender

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2024 1:12:24 PM IST

The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the tender awarded to the Adani Group for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. ... read..

"Tarnishing image of Parliament": BJP MP Arun Govil condemns parliament scuffle

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 1:12:21 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arun Govil on Friday condemned the scuffle in the parliament saying that it is harmful to our image and is tarnishing the reputation of Parliament. ... read..

"BJP attempts to weaken constitution, democracy": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 1:12:13 PM IST

Lok Sabha Member of Parliament and Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament, claiming that the ruling party is trying to weaken the constitution and democ ... read..

"FIR filed against CT Ravi, will be presented before court": Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 1:12:10 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said that an FIR had been filed against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi. ... read..

"BJP creating a false sory to hide Amit Shah's truth": Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2024 1:12:08 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Friday said that not a single video had come which could prove that Rahul Gandhi had pushed BJP MPs and further said that BJP was creating a false story to hide Amit Shah's truth. ... read..

Malikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi and other INDIA bloc members stage protest against Amit Shah

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 12:42:19 PM IST

Rajya Sabha LoP Malikarjun Kharge, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDI alliance MPs staged a protest on Friday over the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks over Dr. BR Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. ... read..

SC says no toll for commuters on DND flyway

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 12:42:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that no tax will be levied on the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) flyway for commuters and dismissed an appeal of Noida Toll Bridge Corporation Limited (NTBCL) against 2016 order of the Allahabad High Court. ... read..

"We should uphold Parliamentary decorum": Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 20, 2024 12:42:09 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday expressed outrage over the conduct of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the Winter Session of Parliament. ... read..

"FIR filed against CT Ravi, will be presented befofre court": Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 20, 2024 12:42:04 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said that an FIR had been filed against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi. ... read..

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