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Fire at Delhi's Gandhinagar market doused, no casualties reported

New Delhi | January 15, 2024 3:53:15 AM IST

A massive fire that broke out in Delhi's Gandhinagar Market area was successfully extinguished, said an official on Monday. ... read..

'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Temple: Historic global initiative unfolds as VHP leader Alok Kumar announces mass invitations

New Delhi | January 15, 2024 2:52:39 AM IST

In a momentous declaration, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Alok Kumar revealed plans for a grand initiative spanning 56 countries, as dignitaries come together to extend invitations to 10 crore homes for 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Temple. ... read..

UP: Moradabad Police launches night-time operation to ensure security, welfare

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | January 15, 2024 2:52:37 AM IST

In a strategic move, Moradabad Police, under the leadership of Senior Superintendent Of Police (SSP) Hemraj Meena, executed a comprehensive checking operation on Saturday night to ensure security and welfare across the district. ... read..

"Yatra is to unite nation": JD (U) leader KC Tyagi on Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

New Delhi | January 15, 2024 1:53:17 AM IST

JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that his party supported the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra started by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Manipur's Thoubal district and added that it would help the nation to unite. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh to observe 'dry day' on January 22 to mark Pran Pratishtha of Ram Temple

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 15, 2024 1:53:13 AM IST

As the country gears up to witness the grand 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to observe a 'dry day' on January 22 to mark the auspicious day. ... read..

Renowned Urdu poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71 after prolonged illness

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 15, 2024 1:53:11 AM IST

Renowned Urdu poet Munawwar Rana on Sunday breathed his last at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow following a cardiac arrest. ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Gandhinagar Market

New Delhi | January 15, 2024 1:53:09 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at Delhi's Gandhinagar market on Sunday. ... read..

Agartala abuzz with enthusiasm: Devotees unite for colourful rally in anticipation of 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Agartala (Tripura) | January 15, 2024 1:53:07 AM IST

Ram devotees from various corners of Tripura convened at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala to mark the 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

"Yatra will go on...will influence our morale": Salman Khurshid as 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' kicks off from Manipur

New Delhi | January 15, 2024 1:53:03 AM IST

As the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' kicked off from Manipur's Thoubal district, Congress leader Salman Khurshid said on Sunday that the 'yatra' would go on and that it would influence the morale of the party leaders. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Forest fire engulfs Bashisht, Shanag jungles in Manali; property worth crores of Rupees burnt

Manali (Himachal Pradesh) | January 15, 2024 1:53:01 AM IST

In a devastating incident unfolding in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, the jungles of Vashisht and Shanaag have been ablaze for the past two days, as confirmed by local authorities. ... read..

Embark on a journey of scientific marvels at IISF Challenge 2023

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 11:54:15 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Science Festival (IISF) announced the IISF Challenge 2023 on Sunday. Set to take place on January 18, 2024, the event will unfold as a unique space-related activity that brings together schoolchildren from across the nation, as pe ... read..

"Slavery still continues in Sindh...": VHP president Alok Kumar

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 11:54:01 PM IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International Working President Alok Kumar on Sunday said that the entire Sindhi community and the whole of India have not forgotten that Sindh is still not independent, adding that Hindus of Sindh still continue to follow thei ... read..

J-K: Residents of Anantnag offer special prayers for snow, rain amid severe dry spell

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 14, 2024 11:53:49 PM IST

Amid prolonged dry weather in Kashmir, special prayers were offered in South Kashmir's Anantnag on Sunday. ... read..

Tripura: CM Manik Saha participates in cleanliness drive at Jagannath Temple in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2024 11:53:45 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha participated in a cleanliness drive at Jagannath Temple in Agartala. ... read..

Veterans are icons of our country: MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 14, 2024 11:53:43 PM IST

Saying that veterans are the icons of the country, Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Sunday said that the Central government is committed to finding solutions to their problems. ... read..

Govt committed to welfare of ex-servicemen: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 11:53:39 PM IST

Eighth Armed Forces Veterans' Day was celebrated on Sunday at multiple locations in India to pay respects to the ex-servicemen for their selfless duty and sacrifices and reinforce solidarity towards the Next of Kin of these bravehearts. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat leaders hold cleanliness drives ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 11:53:37 PM IST

In a push towards cleanliness ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya spearheaded a cleanliness drive at the Balkeshwar Hanuman Temple in Lucknow. ... read..

J-K: Cleanliness drive launched in Reasi district on Makar Sankranti

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 14, 2024 11:53:35 PM IST

As part of the Swachchata Abhiyan campaign, a one-week cleanliness campaign began in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and will continue until the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya. ... read..

Tirthamukh mela highlights rich cultural heritage, tradition of Tripura: CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2024 11:53:29 PM IST

Tripura CM Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated the two-day Tirthamukh Mela. ... read..

New outfit for Lord Ram handed over to Ram Janmabhoomi temple chief priest ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 11:53:22 PM IST

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, a new outfit and flag were presented to Ram Janmabhoomi temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das on Sunday. The new outfit will be worn by Ram Lalla after the 'Pran Pratishtha ... read..

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects re-development work at Bhubaneswar and Cuttack railway station

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 14, 2024 11:53:14 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted an inspection of the redevelopment work at Bhubaneswar railway station on Sunday, emphasizing Prime Minister Modi's initiative to transform railway stations across the country into world-class facilities. ... read..

"Gimmick to keep Rahul Gandhi busy": BJP attacks Congress party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 11:53:10 PM IST

Criticizing the Congress party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra,' BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill asserted that the yatra is merely a ploy to keep Rahul Gandhi occupied, branding the grand old party as a "poorly run mismanaged NGO" under Rahul Gandhi's leader ... read..

"DRDO should emerge as world leader in exporting weapon systems": MoS Ajay Bhatt

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 14, 2024 11:53:08 PM IST

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Ajay Bhatt visited the DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad on Sunday and reviewed the ongoing missile technologies and related programmes at the Research Centre Imarat (RCI). ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Classes from nursery to Standard 8 to remain shut in Gautam Budh Nagar schools till January 16

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 10:54:04 PM IST

All schools from nursery to standard 8 will remain closed till January 16, 2024 in Gautam Budh Nagar in wake of dense fog, low visibility and cold wave in the district, Department of Basic Education in Gautam Budh Nagar said. ... read..

"... all alliance partners respect him and listen to him": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj on Kharge, becoming chairperson of INDIA bloc

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 10:54:02 PM IST

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday congratulated Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge for being named as the "chairperson" of the opposition's INDIA bloc. ... read..

Congress workers take out torch rally in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow in solidarity with Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 10:54:00 PM IST

Congress workers took out a torch rally in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Sunday in support of party MP Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

TMC protests in Kolkata against Centre over misuse of central agencies, blocking central funds

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 10:53:58 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) carried out a protest rally from Jadavpur to Garia on Sunday against the BJP-led central government for withholding central funds and the alleged misuse of central agencies. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi's film always flops...": Kailash Vijayvargiya attacks Congress on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 10:53:56 PM IST

Taking a jibe at Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which was launched in Manipur's Thoubal on Sunday, senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said that this is just a ploy to launch Rahul Gandhi time and again and this film always gets flop. ... read..

Delhi: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari participates in cleanliness drive at Valmiki Temple in Wazirabad

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 10:53:54 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari participated in a cleanliness drive at Valmiki Temple in Delhi's Wazirabad on Sunday. ... read..

UP: 'Prakatya Mahotsav' of Lord Shri Ram lalla celebrated in Ayodhya

General News | January 14, 2024 10:53:48 PM IST

The 'Prakatya Mahotsav' of Lord Shri Ram lalla was celebrated in Ayodhya with great fanfare on Sunday. ... read..

State-of-the-art AI-supported Telemedicine Mobile Clinic launched for remote hilly areas in Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 14, 2024 10:53:47 PM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Sunday launched state-of-the-art, Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported Telemedicine Mobile Clinic "Aarogya-Doctors on Wheels" for remote hilly areas of Ramnagar region ... read..

PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh, Kerala on January 16-17

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 10:53:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Kerala on January 16 and 17, where he will inaugurate and dedicate several projects to the nation, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Sunday. ... read..

J-K: Union Minister Jitendra Singh lays foundation stone of road project from Ramnagar to Ramwail in Udhampur

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 10:53:35 PM IST

Union Minister of State Science and Technology Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of the road project from Ramnagar to Ramwail in Udhampur district on Sunday. ... read..

Hyderabad: Army jawan dies as kite string cuts his throat

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 14, 2024 10:53:29 PM IST

An Army jawan died after the string of a kite allegedly cut his throat while he was riding a bike on a flyover, police said. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BJP may win over 450 seats, says Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2024 10:53:27 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed confidence in his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in securing victory in over 450 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Kaziranga Park among top five in number of migratory waterbirds across country, finds Water-Birds Census

Golaghat (Assam) | January 14, 2024 10:53:25 PM IST

The 5th Water-Birds Census at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve recorded 84,839 birds, a 27 per cent increase since the last count in 2021-22 and placing Kaziranga among the top-5 in the county in terms of presence of resident and winter-migratory ... read..

Delhi: Curbs back on cars and construction as AQI slips to severe category

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 10:53:23 PM IST

After the air quality index (AQI) in the national capital turned severe, the Delhi transport department on Monday ordered a ban on construction and on the running of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers with immediate effect. ... read..

Tripura Governor Nallu Reddy celebrates Makar Sankranti at official residence, CM Saha takes part

Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2024 9:54:22 PM IST

Tripura Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy organized Makar Sankranti celebrations at his official residence, Raj Bhavan, Agartala, on Sunday. The Chief Minister of the state, Manik Saha attended the function.The governor wished everyone on the occasion of Mak ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Residents celebrate Rahgeere Anand Utsav in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 9:54:18 PM IST

With the efforts of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Rahgeere Anand Utsav was held in Ujjain on Sunday. People gathered in large numbers to become a part of the celebration. ... read..

Lohri celebrated across country, devotees take dip in Amritsar's Golden Temple Sarovar

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 14, 2024 9:54:16 PM IST

As the country celebrates the festival of Lohri with great fervour this year, devotees in Punjab took a dip at the holy Sarovar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. ... read..

"This is just trailer; film is yet to come in": Eknath Shinde after Milind Deora's induction to Shiv Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2024 9:54:13 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that the induction of former Union Minister and Congress leader Milind Deora in his party was just a trailer and the full picture was yet to come, hinting at more influx from the opposition ahead of ... read..

JP Nadda participates in cleanliness drive at Guru Ravidas Mandir in Delhi

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 9:54:11 PM IST

Contributing towards the 'Swachhta Abhiyaan' ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, BJP National President JP Nadda participated in a cleanliness drive at Guru Ravidas Mandir in Delhi on Sunday. ... read..

Rajasthan: People celebrate Kite Festival in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 14, 2024 9:54:09 PM IST

As the entire country gears up to celebrate the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday participated in the kite festival organised in Jaipur. ... read..

Assam gears up to celebrate harvest festival Magh Bihu, markets crowded

Guwahati (Assam) | January 14, 2024 9:54:07 PM IST

As Assam gears up to celebrate harvest festival Magh Bihu, people thronged markets in Guwahati to buy traditional food Meji (made of bamboo, leaves and thatch), and various dishes, including Pitha (rice cake), fresh cream, thick creamy curd, golden honey, ... read..

Six people die of suffocation due to burning fireplace in Delhi

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 9:54:05 PM IST

Six people sleeping by a burning fireplace died due to suffocation on Sunday at two different places in the national capital. The first case came to light from Kheda Kalan village of Alipur police station area of Outer North Delhi, where a husband, wife a ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Cleanliness drive organised in Gwalior ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 9:54:03 PM IST

On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh's Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar held a cleanliness drive at Harsiddhi Maa and Hanuman Temple located in Gwalior Fort and Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh did the same at Sankatmochan Ha ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Eunuchs hold door-to-door campaign to distribute Akshat in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 9:54:01 PM IST

As the preparation for the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya is underway, people from the eunuch community distributed Akshat (sacred broken yellow rice brought from Ayodhya) in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. ... read..

Delhi LG approves proposal to permit 32 more establishments to operate 24X7

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 9:53:57 PM IST

Thirty-two more establishments--departmental stores, shops selling cosmetics and beauty products, and sweets shops--will be allowed to operate 24x7 in the capital, taking the total number of such commercial establishments to over 667. ... read..

Telangana: 20- year-old falls from terrace while flying kite, dies

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana) | January 14, 2024 9:53:53 PM IST

A 20-year-old boy died after falling off the terrace of his building while flying a kite on Sunday in Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to inaugurate newly-built Madurai Jallikattu stadium on January 23

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2024 9:53:50 PM IST

The newly-built Madurai Jallikattu stadium is all set to be inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on January 23. ... read..

Surat's textile industry prepares one lakh caps inscribed with Lord Ram's name

Surat (Gujarat) | January 14, 2024 9:53:48 PM IST

Amid surge of enthusiasm among the public for the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the Surat textile industry has initiated the production of distinctive caps adorned with the name of Ram. ... read..

Consult ex-servicemen to combat rising terrorism in valley, suggests J-K LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 14, 2024 9:53:46 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in a meeting with officials, proposed seeking the advice of ex-servicemen to effectively combat terrorism in the valley. ... read..

30 crore Ayushman Cards created under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 10:53:21 PM IST

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has crossed the milestone of 30 crore Ayushman cards, said an official release on Sunday. ... read..

President Murmu to embark on 3-day visit of Meghalaya, Assam from Monday

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 9:53:34 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Meghalaya and Assam from January 15 to 17, an official statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Sunday. ... read..

"Auspicious day for country": Tamil Nadu Governor celebrates Pongal in Chennai, extends greetings to people

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2024 9:53:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Sunday extended warm wishes to people on Pongal and said the day is auspicious because everyone in the nation celebrates the festival in different ways at the same time. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 5 people injured after two cargo vehicles collide in Tiruvallur

Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2024 9:53:29 PM IST

Five people were injured after two cargo vehicles collided on the Chennai-Tirupati National Highway near Tiruttani on Sunday. ... read..

President Murmu to embark on 3-day visit of Meghalaya, Assam from tomorrow

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 9:53:27 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Meghalaya and Assam from January 15 to 17, an official statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Sunday. ... read..

Silver conch, flute, and ornaments from Banke Bihari temple handed over in Ayodhya for Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 9:53:23 PM IST

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, the devotees of Banke Bihari Temple on Sunday handed over a silver conch, a flute and several ornaments to Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Lord Ram Lalla, to dedic ... read..

Puri Railway Station undergoes rapid transformation under Amrit Bharat Scheme

Puri (Odisha) | January 14, 2024 9:53:21 PM IST

In a significant development, the Puri Railway Station in Odisha is witnessing rapid transformation under the ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The comprehensive redevelopment initiative aims to enhance the infrastructure and facilities at railway st ... read..

Bravery of soldiers respected not only in India, but also in other countries, says Rajnath Singh on Veterans' Day in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 8:53:38 PM IST

The bravery of Indian soldiers is such that they are respected not only in India but also in other countries, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Kanpur on Sunday. ... read..

Delhi: Over 5,000 people take part in Kite festival at Baansera

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 8:53:32 PM IST

Over 5,000 people visited Baansera on the banks of Yamuna adjacent to Sarai Kale Khan to celebrate the Patang Utsav and all tickets were sold by the second day, an official statement issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor said on Sunday. ... read..

Indian Army to deploy Drishti-10 drones near Pakistan border in Punjab

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 8:53:28 PM IST

The Indian Army's surveillance capability along the border with Punjab is all set to get a boost as the force is set to deploy its Drishti-10 medium-altitude, long-endurance drones at a forward base in the Punjab sector. ... read..

Preparations for West Bengal's Ganga Sagar Mela started 5-6 months in advance

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 8:53:22 PM IST

The preparations for the Ganga Sagar Mela, the country's second-largest fair after Kumbh, start five to six months in advance and multiple departments are roped in to give pilgrims a fulfilling experience. ... read..

PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 8:53:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Sunday, fed cows at his residence in the national capital. ... read..

Dense fog, low visibility impacts IndiGo flight operations; passengers experience discomfort

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 8:53:10 PM IST

Low visibility and dense fog conditions across North India impacted IndiGo flight operations, causing inconvenience to passengers travelling by air on Sunday. ... read..

Maharashtra: 62 'man-eater' tigers captured from Chandrapur, Gadchiroli districts in last 10 years

By Saurabh Joshi Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2024 7:52:23 PM IST

Amid concerns over the escalating conflict between humans and tigers in Maharashtra's Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts, forest department officials claimed to have captured 62 unruly tigers over the past decade. ... read..

Pollution control body, Municipal Corporation set up waste materials recovery facility in UP's Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 7:52:21 PM IST

The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation and the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) has set up a materials recovery facility to reduce the waste stream, cut down pollution, dispose garbage efficiently and help prolong the life of city streets in the d ... read..

"Never thought that I would quit Congress...," Milind Deora after joining Shiv Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2024 7:52:19 PM IST

Hours after resigning from the primary membership of Congress, former Union Minister Milind Deora joined Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday calling it an "emotional day" and said he never thought that he would "quit" Congr ... read..

Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented GRAP-3 rule: Delhi Environment Minister

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 7:52:14 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the GRAP-3 rule has been implemented in the national capital after a rise in air pollution owing to a decrease in the flow of wind and little sunlight since January 13. ... read..

Assam: Signboards to warn of elephant movements put up in sensitive areas

Guwahati (Assam) | January 14, 2024 7:52:10 PM IST

To mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC) and avoid instances of human casualties, signboards giving warning of elephant movements have been set up in the areas adjoining the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries for the first time in Assam. ... read..

"AAP will not allow Centre to demolish slums, drive thousands of families into homelessness": Atishi

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 7:52:08 PM IST

Senior Aam Adami Party (AAP) leader Atishi accused the BJP-ruled central government of allegedly hatching a "conspiracy" to demolish all slums in the city and said that her party will not allow Centre to 'drive thousands of families into homelessness' til ... read..

Ramotsav 2024: Goa Minister Vishwajit Rane pledges to take 15,000 devotees for Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

Panaji (Goa) | January 14, 2024 7:52:06 PM IST

Health Minister of Goa, Vishwajit Rane joined the Swachh Teerth cleanliness campaign in Goa on Sunday and took a pledge to take 15,000 devotees of Lord Ram for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

Champat Rai receives 'Bhar' from Mithila for Lord Ram ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 7:52:02 PM IST

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Sunday received 'Bhar' (gifts) arrived from Mithila, Bihar and said that people associated with Punaura D ... read..

"Siddaramaiah name is associated with Ram but he acts like Kalanemi," Hanumangarhi priest amid Ayodhya invitation row

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 7:51:58 PM IST

Hanumangarhi temple priest Mahant Raju Das on Sunday attacked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for declining the invitation to attend the Pran Prathistha ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

"He should be arrested," Karnataka Congress workers file complaint against Anantkumar Hegde

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 14, 2024 7:51:55 PM IST

Karnataka Congress workers and KPCC General Secretary S Manohar lodged a complaint against former Union Minister and BJP leader Anantkumar Hegde at the High Ground Police Station on Sunday. ... read..

'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra': "Whether successful or unsuccessful, this is fight for ideology," says Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Imphal (Manipur) | January 14, 2024 7:51:53 PM IST

While speaking on Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra', West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday said whether it is successful or unsuccessful, this is a fight for ideology. ... read..

Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi take part in Army Day event which features martial arts, flypast

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 7:51:49 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, participated in the 76th Army Day program. Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh attended the event as chief guest. Governor Anandi Ben Patel was also present at the program. ... read..

Air India passengers stranded for 8 hours inside plane due to adverse weather

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 7:51:47 PM IST

Passengers aboard two Air India (AI) flights experienced over eight hours and another two and a half hours of delay due to adverse weather conditions at Delhi airport. ... read..

Delhi CM Kejriwal offers chadar for Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | January 14, 2024 7:51:41 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal offered a sacred chadar for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the occasion of 812th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on Sunday. ... read..

"Who are they seeking 'Nyay' for": BJP's K Laxman jibes at Congress over Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 14, 2024 7:51:39 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP K Laxman on Sunday took a jibe at Congress as party leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' and asked who the grand old party was seeking justice for. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 jolts Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | January 14, 2024 6:53:04 PM IST

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richter Scale hit Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh on Sunday, said the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Delhi schools set to reopen tomorrow, no classes before 9 am amid severe fog conditions

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 6:52:58 PM IST

Schools in Delhi are all set to reopen on January 15 in physical mode after the winter break announced due to dense to very dense fog. ... read..

"Let us commit to creating a nation where veterans and their families thrive": IAF chief

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 6:52:54 PM IST

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Sunday recalled the contributions made by veterans of the armed forces and committed to creating a nation where veterans and their families thrive. ... read..

"Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring welfare of our ex-servicemen": Indian Navy chief

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 6:52:52 PM IST

Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Sunday said that the Armed Forces of today are a product of the visionary leadership and selfless service of our veterans, adding that the Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring the welfare of our ex-servicemen ... read..

Efforts being made to hush up Haveri moral policing incident by offering money: Former Karnataka CM Bommai

Dharwad (Karnataka) | January 14, 2024 6:52:50 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday alleged that efforts have been made to hush up the moral policing incident of Haveri by offering money to the victim. ... read..

"Has Rahul Gandhi thought of Nyay for 1984 atrocities on Sikh Community," asks Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 6:52:48 PM IST

Reacting to the Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi whether he had ever thought about justice (Nyay) for the people of the Sikh community who suffered atrocities in 1984. ... read..

Ayodhya residents to witness cultural presentations from other states ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 6:52:43 PM IST

Under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, different cultures from across the country will meet in Ayodhya, the Chief Minister's office said on Sunday. ... read..

"We are going through period of great injustice in India:" Rahul Gandhi in Manipur

Thoubal (Manipur) | January 14, 2024 6:52:39 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that his party started the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to ensure justice to the people as they are facing a period of 'great injustice' in the country. ... read..

Acclaimed sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik receives invitation for Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

Puri (Odisha) | January 14, 2024 5:52:55 PM IST

Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik has received an invitation from the Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh to participate in the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

"Country will always remember sacrifice of Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2024 5:52:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday met the family members of Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht, who lost his life during an encounter operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district recently. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends best wishes to people on Makar Sankranti

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2024 5:52:45 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on Makar Sankranti and Uttarayani festival on Sunday. ... read..

Ram Temple inauguration: Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in cleanliness drive in Nainital

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2024 5:52:43 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in a cleanliness drive at Kainchi Dham in Nainital as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s campaign at religious places ahead of the Ayodhya's Ram temple inauguration. ... read..

Amit Shah attends Uttarayan Patang Mahotsav in Gujarat; flies kites

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 14, 2024 5:52:40 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended the Uttarayan Patang Mahotsav in Gujarat's Ahmedabad and flew kites along with supporters here as part of Uttarayan celebrations. ... read..

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar invited for Ram Mandir inauguration

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 5:52:38 PM IST

Former Lok Sabha Speaker and senior Congress leader Meira Kumar received an invitation for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir on Sunday. ... read..

Former Karnataka CM Bommai demands SIT probe into Haveri moral policing incident, alleges cover-up efforts

Hubballi (Karnataka) | January 14, 2024 5:52:30 PM IST

Alleging that efforts have been made to "hush up" the "moral policing" incident in Karnataka's Haveri, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday asked the Congress-ruled government in the state to constitute a special investigation team to probe th ... read..

WB: BSF seizes gold worth Rs 12 lakh in North 24 Parganas, two held

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 5:52:28 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) along with the South Bengal frontier have arrested two Bangladeshi smugglers and seized five gold bangles and three gold chains worth over Rs 12 lakh at Integrated Check Post (ICP) Petrapole in North 24 Parganas district of ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari take part in kite festival as part of Makar Sankranti celebrations

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 14, 2024 5:52:24 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma took part in kite flying as part of Makar Sankranti celebrations in Kishanpole Bazar area, Jaipur on Sunday. ... read..

Congress launches Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur, Kharge criticises PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit state

Imphal (Manipur) | January 14, 2024 5:52:20 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur which has been in the grip of violence for the last few months, saying that the PM only visited the state during elections 'seeking votes'. ... read..

Know the story of carving and installation of stone in Ayodhya's Ram Temple

By Suchitra Mukherjee Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 5:52:18 PM IST

As Ayodhya is buzzing with anticipation for the Pran Prathistha ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22, the beautifully carved stones installed in the temple of Lord Shri Ram have been carved in Ayodhya for years and this work is being looked after by a ... read..

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