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MP: Meat shops to remain closed in Indore on January 22 to mark 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2024 4:23:09 AM IST

With a few days left for the grand 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya temple, the Indore Municipal Corporation has decided to keep the meat shops closed on January 22 to mark the occasion. ... read..

"PM Modi's presence gives us a lot of energy": Kerala BJP Vice President

Kochi (Kerala) | January 17, 2024 4:23:07 AM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kerala on Tuesday to inaugurate several development projects, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice President Shoba Surendran heaped praise on the former, stating that his presence gives a lot of energy to the ... read..

"It is not Rajneeti; it is Dharmaneeti": Acharya Satyendra Das on 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 17, 2024 3:22:38 AM IST

Amid the opposition parties accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led centre of playing 'politics' in the name of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Acharya Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, said on Tuesd ... read..

"Notes of Sankirtan will echo where bullets once rang out": Yogi Adityanath on Ayodhya ahead of Jan 22

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 17, 2024 2:23:15 AM IST

With less than a week left for Ram Lalla's much-awaited homecoming, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said Ayodhya will resonate with the soulful notes of Sankirtan in the name of 'Ram' and earthen lamps will be lit and a Deepotsav will be celebra ... read..

Parikrama inauguration of Srimandir: Odisha CM declares govt holiday on Jan 17

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 17, 2024 2:23:13 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a public holiday in government educational institutions and offices on Wednesday to mark the grand opening of the 'Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa' (SPP) or Jagannath Temple heritage corridor project in Puri, th ... read..

Work on Prime Minister JANMAN Yojana has been started: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 17, 2024 2:23:10 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday said the implementation of Prime Minister JANMAN Yojana has been started in the state and 15 schemes aimed at bringing the Scheduled Tribes to the mainstream will be launched in the coming days. ... read..

Congress accuses government of surrendering Rs 1 lakh-crore agri-budget in five years, slams export curbs

Politics | January 17, 2024 2:23:08 AM IST

The Congress on Tuesday accused the Modi government of "surrendering" Rs one lakh crore of the agriculture budget in the last five years and said farmers in the country continue to face problems including rising input costs. ... read..

Nagaland problem needs resolution, but lacks conversation: Rahul Gandhi

Kohima (Nagaland) | January 17, 2024 2:23:04 AM IST

As Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' entered Nagaland on Tuesday, party leader Rahul Gandhi said that the Naga problem requires resolution, but it is lacking "conversation, listening to each other and working in implementing a solution." ... read..

Anand Vihar Tejas Rajdhani Express fulfills longstanding demand, includes halt at Malda Town

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 2:23:02 AM IST

In a significant development for West Bengal's railways infrastructure, the much-anticipated stoppage of the 20501 Agartala-Anand Vihar Tejas Rajdhani Express at Malda Town station has been fulfilled, addressing the long-standing demand of the inhabitants ... read..

Mumbai: DRI seizes smuggled gold worth Rs 2.58 cr, 4 held

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2024 2:22:58 AM IST

Based on the specific intelligence received, the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit on Tuesday intercepted two passengers who arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai from Jeddah. ... read..

Delhi HC asks forest department to file status report on protection of trees from termites in Kirti Nagar park

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:23:51 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently sought a status report from the Forest Department and other agencies on a plea of the Residents Welfare Association (RWA) seeking protection of trees from termites in an MCD Park in Kirti Nagar. ... read..

J-K: Chief Secretary reviews implementation of projects under Holistic Agriculture Development Program

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 17, 2024 12:23:47 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday reviewed the major achievements and progress on the implementation of all the 29 projects and sub-projects of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) in the Union Territory. ... read..

Udaipur Municipal Corporation clamps down against illegal encroachment

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | January 17, 2024 12:23:45 AM IST

The Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) on Tuesday launched crackdown against illegal encroachments by razing down decades-old constructions at the Dehligate intersection. This demolition marks a significant step in the city's 2024 initiative to become en ... read..

Skill development 'scam': SC gives split verdict on Naidu's plea seeking quashing of FIR; matter referred to higher bench

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:23:43 AM IST

The two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict in a plea filed by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, seeking quashing of the FIR and criminal proceedings against him in connection with the skill dev ... read..

Himachal SDRF rescues man trapped in truck that fell in Pandoh dam

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2024 12:23:41 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team has rescued a man trapped inside a truck that had fallen in Pandoh Dam. ... read..

"Part of Assam's age-old traditions": CM Sarma at traditional buffalo fight event in Morigaon

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2024 12:23:39 AM IST

After attending the traditional buffalo fight, 'Moh-Juj,' organised in the Ahatguri area of Morigaon district on Tuesday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the event is part of the Assam's age-old traditions. ... read..

CDS General Anil Chauhan to inaugurate CAPSTAR-9 in Pune

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:23:35 AM IST

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan will inaugurate the ninth chapter of 'Capsule on Science, Technology and Applied Research' (CAPSTAR) at Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune on January 17. ... read..

"India major centre of attraction in global startup ecosystem": Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on National Startup Day

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 17, 2024 12:23:33 AM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday that more than 100 startups have become unicorns across India as the country has become a major centre of attraction in the global startup ecosystem. ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh paints lotus symbol at Mainpuri as part of 'Wall Writing' programme

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | January 17, 2024 12:23:24 AM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh paintted the party's 'Lotus' symbol as a part of the 'Wall Writing' programme for Lok Sabha elections in Mainpuri. ... read..

62-year-old braindead becomes multi-organ donor at Delhi Hospital; saves four lives

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:23:20 AM IST

A 62-year-old woman became a cadaveric multi-organ donor at Delhi Hospital after her son and daughter decided to donate her organs once she was declared brain dead on January 15. ... read..

NIA files chargesheet against five in cross-border arms smuggling case in Punjab

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:23:18 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against five persons, including 'designated individual terrorist' Lakhbir Singh Rode alias Baba and Ranjot alias Rana in a case relating to cross-border smuggling of arms by drones int ... read..

Airspace restrictions issued in Delhi ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:23:16 AM IST

Airspace restrictions will be in place in the national capital for 11 days this month in view of Republic Day preparations and celebrations. ... read..

"Moved SC against judgement given by fraud people": Uddhav Thackeray slams Maharashtra Speaker, CM Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2024 12:23:12 AM IST

After Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that the Eknath Shinde faction was the 'real' Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray said on Tuesday called the Shinde faction leaders 'fraud' and said that Narvekar and the Maharashtra Chief Minister must appe ... read..

"Presenting alternative vision before country": Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Kohima (Nagaland) | January 17, 2024 12:23:08 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that through 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', his party is trying to present an alternative vision before the country, and further took a dig at the BJP by advocating that 'religion of politics' should be followed and ... read..

Himachal recognized as 'Best Performer' under states' start-up ranking 2022

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2024 12:23:04 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh has been recognized as the "Best Performer" state under the "State's Start-up Ranking 2022" in B category (having a population less than one crore), which is the topmost recognition competing with states like Gujarat and Karnataka. ... read..

KTR condemns vandalism of Prof Jayashankar Garu statue, demands action against perpetrators

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2024 12:23:02 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and Sircilla MLA KT Rama Rao on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent vandalism of a statue of Professor Jayashankar Garu, a highly respected figure in the state. ... read..

Entire country now connected to one power grid: Union Minister RK Singh

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:23:00 AM IST

Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh, on Tuesday said the Centre has laid 1,93,000 kilometre transmission lines and completed an integrated grid that connects all transmission lines with one grid. ... read..

'Bharat Gaurav' trains undertake 172 trips carrying over 96,000 tourists in 2023

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 12:22:58 AM IST

The Ministry of Railways on Tuesday said that the 'Bharat Gaurav' trains in 2023 undertook 172 trips carrying 96,491 tourists. ... read..

Assam Police arrests banned CPI (Maoist) leader in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | January 16, 2024 11:24:21 PM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police on Tuesday arrested a leader of the banned CPI (Maoist) from Guwahati, officials said. ... read..

"Lord Ram picked PM Modi for Pran Pratishtha": MoS Meenakashi Lekhi

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 11:24:19 PM IST

Coming out in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in less than a week, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi borrowed a line from a recent article by BJP stalwart LK Advani to say that Lord Ram himself chose the former ... read..

No bullets will be fired in Ayodhya; devotees will be given laddoos: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 11:24:06 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that curfew would no longer be imposed in the new Ayodhya, rather there would be 'Sankirtan' (devotional songs' rendition) in the name of Lord Shri Ram. ... read..

CM Vijayan to lead LDF protest at Delhi against Centre's 'crippling financial embargo' on Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 16, 2024 11:24:04 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lead a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on February 8 against the Centre's "crippling financial embargo", Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener EP Jayarajan said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Gave my judgment according to Supreme Court order": Maharashtra Assembly Speaker after ruling in favour of Shinde Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 16, 2024 11:24:02 PM IST

Days after ruling that the Eknath Shinde faction was the 'real' Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Tuesday said that he gave his judgment according to the Supreme Court order. ... read..

Cross-border arms smuggling case: NIA chargesheets Pak-based terrorist Ranjot Singh, four others

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 11:24:00 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against five persons, including 'designated individual terrorist' Lakhbir Singh Rode and Pakiastan-based terrorist Ranjot Singh in a case relating to cross-border smuggling of arms via ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches distribution of Ration Cards under NFSA to 40-Lakh-plus new beneficiaries

Guwahati (Assam) | January 16, 2024 11:23:58 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday attended the ceremonial distribution of ration cards to 42,85,745 new beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act at an event held at Boripara locality of Guwahati's Maligaon. ... read..

"PM Modi is following all the rituals," says BJP leader Rahul Sinha ahead of Pran Prathistha ceremony

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 11:23:54 PM IST

Ahead of the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha on January 22 at Ayodhya, BJP leader Rahul Sinha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is following all the rituals and doing 'anusthan' to prepare himself for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Kerala; holds massive roadshow in Kochi

Ernakulam (Kerala) | January 16, 2024 11:23:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a roadshow from the Maharaja College ground to the government guest house in Kerala. ... read..

"NACIN's role is to provide modern ecosystem to country": PM Modi

Sri Sathya Sai District (Andhra Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 11:23:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated new campus of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics at Palasamudram in Sri Sathya Sai District. ... read..

7-year-old survives after throat slashed by glass-coated manja in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 11:23:42 PM IST

A seven-year-old girl was critically injured after her throat got caught in a glass-coated manja for kites while riding along on a scooter with her father in Visakhapatnam. ... read..

Gujarat: Remains of 2800-year-old settlement found in PM Modi's village Vadnagar

Mehsana (Gujarat) | January 16, 2024 11:23:38 PM IST

A joint study by the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) has discovered evidence of a human settlement that is as old as 800 BCE (Before the Christian Era) at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's village in Vadnagar, Gujarat. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 4,000 cr in Kochi tomorrow

Kochi (Kerala) | January 16, 2024 11:23:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 4,000 crore in Kochi on Wednesday focussing on transforming India's ports, shipping, and waterways sectors, an official statement said. ... read..

"Ready to talk to Naxals on video call": Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 16, 2024 10:24:19 PM IST

Describing democracy as the best system of governance in the world, Chhattisgarh's Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated that he is ready to talk to Naxals through video call. ... read..

Assam: Traditional buffalo fight 'Moh-Juj'organised after nine years as part of 'Magh Bihu' celebration in Morigaon

Morigaon (Assam) | January 16, 2024 10:24:17 PM IST

The traditional buffalo fight, popularly known as 'Moh-Juj', was organised after a gap of nine years at Ahatguri as part of the 'Magh Bihu' celebration in Assam's Morigaon district on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi HC restrains Punjabi rapper Bohemia from working for groups other than Saga Music

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 10:24:08 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order restraining Punjabi rapper Bohemia from singing, making music videos and public performances for other music groups without prior permission in writing from Saga Music. ... read..

Delhi HC summons principal secretary over non-payment for constructing 10,000-bed Covid care facility

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 10:24:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday summoned the Principal Secretary (PWD) of the Delhi Government in a matter related to non-payment for the construction of the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre with 10,000 beds in Chhatarpur in 2020. ... read..

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces rally in Kolkata on January 22

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 10:23:49 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that she will lead a 'rally' with people of all religions in Kolkata on January 22 on the day when Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla will be performed in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Violence is not the way in any situation...," Air India's pilot Captain Zoya Agarwal on IndiGo incident

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 10:23:47 PM IST

Following an incident of alleged assault against an IndiGo pilot on board, Air India's pilot Captain Zoya Agarwal condemned the incident and asserted that violence is not the way in any situation. ... read..

AugustaWestland case: SC refuses to interfere with bail given to businessman Rajeev Saxena

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 9:23:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plea seeking to cancel the bail plea of businessman Rajeev Saxena, accused-turned-approver in the AgustaWestland chopper deal case. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Kerala, to inaugurate development projects

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 16, 2024 9:23:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Kerala where he received a warm welcome by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Muhammad Khan at the Nedumbassery airport. ... read..

Congress govt should stand by powerloom garment industry of Siricilla: KTR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 16, 2024 9:23:09 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and Sircilla MLA KT Rama Rao on Tuesday urged the Telangana Congress-led government to stand by the power loom garment industry of Siricilla. ... read..

"False allegations...," Mahant Dinendra Das on claims that Nirmohi Akhara is unhappy with rituals of Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 9:23:07 PM IST

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust member and Nirmohi Akhara Mahant Dinendra Das on Tuesday said that the claims that the Akhara is "unhappy" with the rituals in the Ram Temple town are "false" adding that everyone is satisfied and everyone is going ... read..

Cochin Shipyard aims to double its turnover to Rs 7,000 cr by 2028: Union Minister Sonowal

Kochi (Kerala) | January 16, 2024 9:23:05 PM IST

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the preparation of the key strategic projects at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi on Tuesday. ... read..

Responding to PM Modi's cleanliness call, TN Governor RN Ravi picks up broom at Ramanathaswamy temple

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | January 16, 2024 9:23:03 PM IST

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to take up cleaning of temples and other places of worship across the country ahead of the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and his wife Lakshmi on Tuesday cleaned the prem ... read..

Indian Army Paramotor Expedition from Kibithu to Kutch culminates

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 9:23:00 PM IST

An Indian Army Paramotor Expedition under NATEX K2K National Expedition from Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh) to Kutch (Gujarat) culminated on Tuesday. ... read..

Centre following mantra of 'Ignore-Neglect-Sleep-Repeat' on Karnataka issues: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 16, 2024 9:22:52 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday made derogatory remarks on PM Modi, saying that he is betraying Kannadigas and is following the mantra of 'Ignore-Neglect-Sleep-Repeat' when it comes to the Congress ruling state. ... read..

South American nations showing interest in Pinaka, India working on developing 120 Km, 200 Km rockets for it

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 9:22:50 PM IST

In what could be a significant success for indigenous weapon systems, two South American countries have shown interest in the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. ... read..

Karnataka: Kin of Ayodhya idol creator Arun Yogiraj chants 'Ram Japa' ahead of Jan 22 'Pran Pratishtha'

Mysuru (Karnataka) | January 16, 2024 9:22:48 PM IST

With less than a week to the grand enthronement of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the family members of Arun Yogiraj, the Mysure sculptor who shaped the idol, chanted 'Ram Japa' at his residence on Tuesday. ... read..

Rajasthan: Decision to reschedule RAS Mains to be taken at next cabinet meet on Jan 18, says minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 16, 2024 8:23:31 PM IST

State Minister and BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena on Tuesday met a delegation of candidates, who are to appear for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) Mains, saying that a decision on pushing back or rescheduling the civil services exam will be taken ... read..

West Bengal: Indian Coast Guard rescues 182 pilgrims returning from Ganga Sagar Mela near Kakdwip

South 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 8:23:21 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a rescue operation by deploying hovercrafts from Haldia for the rescue of 182 pilgrims stranded on a grounded ferry near Namkhana, Kakdwip. ... read..

MHA constitutes tribunal to adjudicate cause of declaring Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir as unlawful association

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 8:23:16 PM IST

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal consisting of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Sachin Datta for the purpose of adjudicating whether there is sufficient cause for declaring the Tehreek-e-Hur ... read..

"Hope party will experience revival in Andhra under leadership of Sharmila Reddy," Congress leader Janga Goutham

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 8:23:08 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Congress leader Janga Goutham on Tuesday extended his best wishes to YS Sharmila Reddy for being appointed as the new President of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, marking a significant development for the party. ... read..

Namibian cheetah Shaurya passes away at Kuno, post-mortem to determine cause

Jakhoda (Madhya Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 8:23:06 PM IST

In a fresh setback to the ambitious 'Project Cheetah', Shaurya, a Namibian cheetah at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, passed away on Tuesday. ... read..

"All 13 Panch of Nirmohi Akhara to attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya": Mahant Dinendra Das

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 7:23:18 PM IST

Mahant Dinendra Das of the Nirmohi Akhara on Tuesday said that all 13 'Panch' of the prominent Akhara will attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

BSF apprehends 14 people with 240 cattle heads along Indo-Bangladesh border

Siliguri (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 7:23:14 PM IST

In a joint operation with West Bengal Police, troops of North Bengal Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) have apprehended 14 persons and rescued 240 cattle heads along the Indo-Bangladesh border, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Entire country is 'Rammay'...Lord Ram also symbol of good governance": PM Modi in Andhra Pradesh

Palasamudram (Andhra Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 7:23:12 PM IST

Noting that the entire country is steeped in devotion ahead of the Pran Pratishtha event at Ayodhya temple on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the expanse of Lord Ram's life, his inspiration is much beyond devotion and He is a ... read..

Delhi: 22 flights, delayed by fog for more than 3 hours, depart IGI airport

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 7:23:08 PM IST

At least 22 domestic flights, which were delayed by over three hours owing to reduced visibility brought on by persistent fog, departed from the India Gandhi International Airport in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..

Rajasthan: Congress appoints Tika Ram Jully as CLP leader, Dotasra to continue as state unit chief

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 7:23:01 PM IST

Congress on Tuesday appointed its party member Tika Ram Jully as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party in the Rajasthan Assembly. ... read..

Jaiveer Shergill requests Jyotiraditya Scindia to start flights from Adampur to Varanasi

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 7:22:54 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill, along with leaders of the Punjab BJP on Tuesday met Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and demanded resumption of flights from Adampur to New Delhi. ... read..

"India is now seen as strong and powerful nation": Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 7:22:52 PM IST

Union Defence Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that the perception that India was a "weak country" has changed in the past nine years because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is now considered as "strong and powerful." ... read..

Haryana CM chairs State Agricultural Marketing Board meeting; directs them to monetize their abandoned assets

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 7:22:46 PM IST

The Haryana government has initiated the process of monetizing the old or abandoned properties of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Car crashes into trench near Gumkhal, SDRF rescues 3

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | January 16, 2024 7:22:43 PM IST

Three people were rescued after their car lost control and crashed into a trench near Gumkhal on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Haryana CM asks departments to implement resolutions established during 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 7:22:41 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has called upon all departments to diligently implement the resolutions established during the Third National Conference of Chief Secretaries, aiming for seamless access to welfare schemes and excellence in servi ... read..

Skill development scam: SC gives split verdict on Chandrababu Naidu's plea for quashing of FIR

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 6:24:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court's two-judge bench on Tuesday delivered a split verdict in a plea filed by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu seeking to quash FIR and criminal proceedings against him in the Skill Development scam case. ... read..

MP: Interviewer arrested for demanding sexual favours from women candidates in exchange for job in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 6:24:14 PM IST

The Crime Branch has arrested an interviewer who allegedly demanded sexual favours from women candidates in exchange for job in Seed Development Corporation in Gwalior, a senior police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi lives in 'la-la' world...repeatedly keeps on spreading lies": Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 6:24:12 PM IST

Reacting to the remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have made the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya a 'Narendra Modi' function, Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekh ... read..

"Promise to work faithfully towards rebuilding party to its past glory in Andhra Pradesh," YS Sharmila

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 6:24:08 PM IST

Newly appointed Congress Andhra Pradesh chief YS Sharmila Reddy on Tuesday thanked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal for trusting her with the post of the president of Andhra Pradesh Congre ... read..

PM degree row: SC stays defamation proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh for four weeks

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 6:24:04 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the defamation proceedings initiated against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh over their comments in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's academic degree. ... read..

Parliament security breach case: All accused involved in disrupting sovereignty and integrity of country, says Delhi Police

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 6:23:51 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Tuesday opposed the bail plea of accused Neelam Azad in the Parliament security breach case and said the present accused is involved in the offence, which is punishable up to a life sentence or death penalty. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami headlines roadshow, credits PM Modi for end to 500-year wait for Ram Temple

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | January 16, 2024 6:23:41 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ending the long wait for a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Delhi Court grants interim bail to Supertech's RK Arora for 30 days on health grounds

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 6:23:26 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Tuesday granted interim bail for 30 days to Supertech's chairman and promoter, RK Arora, on medical and health grounds. ... read..

Delhi govt approves ex-gratia of Rs 1 cr to families of 6 soldiers died in line of duty

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 6:23:22 PM IST

In tribute to the indomitable spirit and sacrifice of security personnel, the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore to the families of six deceased personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. ... read..

"It took PM Modi's leadership to lift 25 crore Indians from poverty": Union Minister Chandrasekhar takes jibe at Congress' 'Garibi Hatao'

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 5:23:38 PM IST

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar hit out at the Congress government for their empty slogans on 'Garibi Hatao' saying that it has taken the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lift 25 crore Indians out of poverty. ... read..

Parliament Security Breach Case: Delhi Police opposes bail plea of accused Neelam Azad; Court reserves order

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 5:23:27 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Tuesday opposed the bail plea of accused Neelam Azad, arrested in the Parliament Security Breach case and stated that the material, evidence and other documentary evidence show her complicity in the offence and thus, disentitle her to ... read..

Soldiers turn lifesavers off the battlefield, saving blood cancer patients

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 5:23:23 PM IST

In a story of selflessness that transcends the battlefield, two remarkable Army personnel Captain Cyrus and Fezal have become heroes not with weapons but with a life-saving stem cell donation. ... read..

Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath Temple: SC allows cleaning of 'wazukhana' where 'Shivling' was found

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 5:23:21 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed an application of Hindu women petitioners seeking direction for cleaning the entire area of 'wazukhana' of Gyanvapi mosque where the alleged 'Shivling' was found and maintaining hygienic condition. ... read..

Skill development scam: SC gives split verdict on Chandrababu Naidu's plea for FIR of quashing

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 5:23:07 PM IST

Congress appoints YS Sharmila party chief in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 4:24:41 PM IST

The Congress on Tuesday appointed YS Sharmila Reddy, sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, as president of the party in the poll-bound state. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu interacts with self-help group members at Baljek Airport in Meghalaya's Tura

West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | January 16, 2024 4:24:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu interacted with the members of self-help groups (SHG) at Baljek Airport in Meghalaya's Tura on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi HC halts unauthorised construction of Guest House near protected monument Nizamuddin Baoli

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 4:24:34 PM IST

Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed civic authorities concerned to ensure no further illegal or unauthorised construction of any guest house on government land near the centrally protected monument "Nizamuddin Ki Baoli." ... read..

Thaipusam festival begins in Tamil Nadu's Kalgakumalai temple

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | January 16, 2024 4:24:32 PM IST

The vibrant and sacred Thaipusam festival commenced with great enthusiasm this morning as devotees gathered at the Kalgakasalamurthy temple in Thootukudi for the ceremonial flag hoisting. ... read..

Land for job money laundering case: Court adjourns hearing on chargesheet against Rabri Devi, others

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 4:24:24 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday after hearing the initial submissions by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), adjourned the hearing on the chargesheet against Amit Katyal, Rabri Devi and others accused in the Land for job money laundering case. Two firms h ... read..

Why are people being refused LPG connections under Ujjwala Yojana? asks Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 4:24:15 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday wrote a letter to the State Chief Secretary questioning the refusal of new LPG connections to beneficiaries under the Ujjwala Yojana in the state. ... read..

"RSS, BJP have made it completely political Narendra Modi function": Rahul Gandhi on Jan 22 Ram Temple ceremony

Kohima (Nagaland) | January 16, 2024 4:24:08 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that RSS and the BJP have made the January 22 function at Ram Temple in Ayodhya "a completely political Narendra Modi function" and that it is difficult for Congress leaders "to go to a political function which ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi's visit to 'Lepakshi' holds important significance in Ramayana

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 3:26:01 PM IST

Just six days before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh today. A place that holds important significance in Ramayana. ... read..

ED attaches 62 immovable properties of Heera Construction in bank fraud case

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 3:25:46 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 62 immovable properties worth Rs 30.28 Crore belonging to Heera Construction, its Managing Director Abdul Rasheed and other individuals as "proceeds of crime" in a bank fraud case. ... read..

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj participates in Sunderkand Paath recitation

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 3:25:36 PM IST

Aam Aadmi party minister Saurabh Bharadwaj participated in the Sunderkand Paath recitation organized by his party in the Chirag Dilli area. ... read..

Tripura: CM Manik Saha participates in cleanliness drive of different temples in his constituency

Agartala (Tripura) | January 16, 2024 3:25:32 PM IST

In response to the Prime Minister's call for the cleaning up of temples, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday participated in the cleanliness drive of different temples in his constituency, Bordowali. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Veerabhadra temple in Andhra Pradesh

Sri Sathya Sai (Andhra Pradesh) | January 16, 2024 3:25:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers at the Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh. A place that holds important significance in Ramayana. ... read..

Cold wave, dense fog in parts of North India; Haryana's Hisar reports lowest minimum temp at 1.1 degrees C

New Delhi | January 16, 2024 3:25:23 PM IST

Dense to very dense fog was reported over Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Eastern Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday morning, with cold wave to severe cold wave conditions prevailing over most parts of Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, the Meteorological department said. ... read..

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