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Government committed to welfare of ex-servicemen: Rajnath Singh at Veterans' Day celebrations in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 4:53:20 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the celebrations of the eighth Armed Forces Veterans' Day by addressing a Veterans' Rally at Air Force Station in Kanpur on Sunday. ... read..

19-year-old boy stabbed to death by three boys at Delhi's Jama Masjid area

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 4:53:18 PM IST

A 19-year-old boy was stabbed to death allegedly by three boys in Delhi's Jama Masjid area, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Opposition slams BJP over Milind Deora's resignation from Congress, alleges 'conspiracy'

Imphal (Manipur) | January 14, 2024 4:53:16 PM IST

After Milind Deora resigned from Congress' primary membership on Sunday, opposition leaders launched an attack against the BJP and accused it of hatching a 'conspiracy' ahead of the launch of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. ... read..

"It's rebranding and repackaging yatra for Rahul Gandhi": Shehzad Poonawalla on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 4:53:14 PM IST

Terming the Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra as a "rebranding and repackaging" procession for Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday said that the Congress lost all elections after the Bharat Jodo Yatra, adding tha ... read..

Tripural's Teliamura police station adjudged as 'best police station' of 2023

General News | January 14, 2024 4:53:10 PM IST

Khowai (Tripura) [India], January 14 (ANI) Teliamura police station in Tripura's Khowai district has been recognised as the best police station in the state for the year 2023 for its outstanding contribution in maintaining the rule of law and anti-narcoti ... read..

UP CM Yogi launches 'Swachh Teerth' campaign ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 4:53:08 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Swachh Teerth' Campaign on Sunday by sweeping the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya. CM Yogi urged people to make Ayodhya the cleanest city given the arrival of Lord Shri Ram and ensure the cleanin ... read..

BSF, Punjab police seize 672 gms of heroin in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | January 14, 2024 4:52:59 PM IST

In a collaborative effort, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police successfully thwarted a narcotics smuggling attempt on the outskirts of Dall village in Tarn Taran and seized 672 grams of suspected heroin. ... read..

PM Modi gifts his shawl to girl during Pongal celebrations in Delhi

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 4:52:57 PM IST

In an overwhelming gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gifted his shawl to a young girl who performed during the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister of State L Murugan in the national capital. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Aditayanath flags off 100 e-buses for tourists in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 3:52:31 PM IST

As the country gears up to witness the grand Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday flagged off 100 electric buses for tourists in the city. ... read..

'Tukde-tukde gang' staging drama of uniting country: Dharmendra Pradhan on Bharat Nyay Yatra

Angul (Odisha) | January 14, 2024 3:52:23 PM IST

While reacting to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's statement that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is an ideological battle mounted against the politics of polarisation and social, economic and political injustice, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday sai ... read..

Ayodhya Ram temple: BJP launches Swachchata Abhiyan at religious places ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 3:52:21 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started a cleanliness drive on Sunday as part of the Swachchata Abhiyan campaign at all religious places until January 22 when the country will witness the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi receives warm welcome from party leaders in Imphal

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 3:52:07 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi received a warm welcome from party leaders and workers as he arrived at Imphal airport on Sunday afternoon, from where he will travel to Manipur's Thoubal to launch the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. ... read..

Pongal depicts emotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat': PM Modi

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 2:52:31 PM IST

Extending greetings on the Pongal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the festival depicts the emotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.' ... read..

GRAP-3 restrictions to be reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips to 'severe' category

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 2:52:29 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), a statutory body, on Sunday decided to reimpose restrictions as per Stage III of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect. ... read..

"Walking on path of development," says Milind Deora after quitting Congress

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2024 2:52:25 PM IST

After resigning from Congress' primary membership on Sunday, Milind Deora justified his move, by saying that he has chosen a "path to development." ... read..

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: 100 dignitaries from 55 nations to attend grand 'Pran Pratishtha' on Jan 22

By Suchitra Mukherjee Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 2:52:23 PM IST

Around 100 heads from 55 countries, including ambassadors and MPs, have been invited to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22nd, Swami Vigyananand, founder and global chairman of the World Hindu Foundation said on Sunda ... read..

Eight flights diverted due to bad weather at Delhi airport

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 2:52:19 PM IST

Bad weather conditions and poor visibility in Delhi affected flight movement to and from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Sunday. ... read..

Rajnath Singh acknowledges nation's unwavering respect for soldiers on Armed Forces Veterans' Day

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 2:52:16 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to ex-servicemen of the country and acknowledged the nation's affection towards soldiers during Armed Forces Veterans' Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. ... read..

Uttarakhand govt increases dearness allowance of employees, pensioners to 46 pc

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2024 1:52:28 PM IST

After the approval of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the State Finance Department has issued orders for a 4 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) to state employees and pensioners. With this order, the DA of employees has increased ... read..

Odisha: Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore rail line, flags off MEMU train service

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 14, 2024 1:52:26 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inaugurated the Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore passenger railway line. He also flagged off a newly introduced MEMU train service. ... read..

"Prime Minister decided this": Congress after Milind Deora quits party

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 1:52:24 PM IST

Following Milind Deora's resignation from the Congress party, the party's general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a role in his departure. ... read..

Dense fog blankets northern India with no respite from cold wave, visibility drops to zero

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 12:52:29 PM IST

Northern India woke up to thick fog on Sunday, facing cold wave conditions as visibility dropped to zero at several places including Delhi. ... read..

Autopsy assistant who conducted over 700 postmortems invited for Ram Mandir inauguration

Narharpur (Chhattisgarh) | January 14, 2024 12:52:27 PM IST

A 35-year-old woman autopsy assistant, who has conducted more than 700 postmortems, received an invitation from the Ram Mandir Trust for the Pran Pratistha program of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Bawana

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 12:52:25 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a factory in the Bawana Industrial Area of Delhi, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

People spending night in extreme cold immediately taken to shelter: Haryana CM at Karnal Railway Station

Karnal (Haryana) | January 14, 2024 11:52:27 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar took stock of the situation in the late hours of Saturday after he received information that some people were spending the night in the open at Karnal Railway Station amid extreme cold. ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi's flight to Imphal delayed due to fog

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 11:52:25 AM IST

A special IndiGo flight, through which Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were going to travel to Manipur's Imphal for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, was delayed due to fog and poor visibility conditions at Delhi Airport on Sunday morning. ... read..

Milind Deora ends '55-year relationship' with Congress, to join Shiv Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2024 10:52:54 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Milind Deora on Sunday announced his resignation from the party's primary membership. ... read..

Army brings under control forest fire in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 14, 2024 9:52:17 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in forest area near Dera ki Gali in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district in the early hours of Sunday. ... read..

Delhi: Telangana CM Reddy participates in Cong meet ahead of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 8:52:32 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy participated in the preparatory meeting for the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' at Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Dense fog reduces visibility, flights delayed as Delhi wakes up to freezing Sunday morning

New Delhi | January 14, 2024 8:52:30 AM IST

A dense layer of fog gripped the national capital, impairing the movement of traffic as the city woke up to a bitterly cold Sunday. ... read..

'Pran Pratishtha': Celebrations to be held at Hyderabad's SitaRam Bagh Mandir ahead of Jan 22 event

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 14, 2024 7:53:02 AM IST

As the country gears up to witness the grand Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, celebratory events have been planned at SitaRam Bagh Mandir in Hyderabad. ... read..

"Aiming for stars when...": Abhishek Banerjee takes dig at Cong after its rout in Assam hill council polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 7:53:00 AM IST

Following Congress's abysmal harvest in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) in Assam's Dima Hasao district, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Friday took a dig at the grand old party, saying that their seat share aspiratio ... read..

Tripura: Vivekananda Kendra inaugurated at Agartala school

Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2024 7:52:58 AM IST

In a celebration of Swami Vivekananda's 161st birth anniversary, Vivekananda Kendra-Agartala was inaugurated during an event at a distinguished school in Agartala. ... read..

'Pran Pratishtha': Kar Sevaks who laid down lives during Ram Temple movement brought alive on canvas

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 7:52:54 AM IST

Saffron volunteers, who lost their lives doing 'Kar Seva' during the Ram Mandir movement in the early 90s are being brought alive on canvas in Karsevakpuram, Ayodhya. ... read..

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi credits PM Modi, 'Beti Bachao, Padhao' for improvement in sex ratio

Panipat (Haryana) | January 14, 2024 6:52:10 AM IST

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi on Friday said the sex ratio in the country has seen a marked improvement due to concerted efforts in this direction by the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Patal se bhi dhoondh ke nikal lenge...": Assam CM Sarma on absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 6:52:06 AM IST

As ruling TMC strongman and panchayat leader Sheikh Shahjahan, continued to remain absconding in light of the attack on ED teams that were out raiding his residence, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said he would be tracked down and ar ... read..

"Will visit Ayodhya with family after Pran Pratishtha": Akhilesh turns down Jan 22 invite

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 6:52:00 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday turned down the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, joining the list of Opposition leaders to have snubbed the temple invite. ... read..

West Bengal: Security tightened, all arrangements in place as devotees gather for Gangasagar Mela

By Ujjwal Roy South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 5:51:51 AM IST

While all eyes are on Ayodhya as the city prepares to host a long line of dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the opening of the grand Ram Temple on January 22, a popular pilgrimage site in another part of the country has also de ... read..

UP: Ayodhya counts on 'Pran Pratishtha' for quantum leap in tourism

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 4:52:15 AM IST

As people across the country and the world await the opening of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya in just over a week, the city is setting its hopes of a quantum leap in its tourism prospects on the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of January 22. ... read..

UP: Man behind Ayodha's transformative makeover opens up on 'humongous task'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 3:52:21 AM IST

With just over a week left for the grand ceremonial opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the city is being given a transformative makeover ahead of much-anticipated 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22. ... read..

CM Jagan, not Chandrababu, derserves life term: TDP leader Varla Ramaiah

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 14, 2024 2:53:54 AM IST

In a blistering attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, TDP leader Varla Ramaiah on Saturday said the former was a fit candidate for serving 'life imprisonment' than his party chief N Chandrababu Naidu. ... read..

Karnataka: Former CM Bommai demands SIT probe in gang rape incidents

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 13, 2024 11:57:53 PM IST

Stating that it is impossible to get justice for the sexually assaulted victims from the local police of various districts, former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday demanded that a Special Investigation Team be constituted to probe the ... read..

Former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur celebrates Lohri in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 11:57:49 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday celebrated the festival of Lohri at his official residence in Shimla with his friends, party leaders and workers. ... read..

Parliament security breach case: Court sends all accused to judicial custody till January 27

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 11:57:47 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday evening sent six accused of the parliament security breach case to judicial custody till January 27. ... read..

CM Yogi to visit Ayodhya on Sunday, flag off electric buses, autos

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 11:57:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be in Ayodhya on a one-day visit on Sunday, said the Chief Minister's office in a media release. ... read..

Women security is UP government's top priority: CM Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 11:57:35 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday underscored the government's commitment to prioritising security, self-reliance, and respect for half the population, following the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Law and Order in very bad condition in West Bengal": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after Purulia incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 11:57:27 PM IST

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Purulia incident, where a group of Sadhus was allegedly thrashed by a mob, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said that the law and order in the state is in a very bad co ... read..

"An ideological, not an electoral Yatra": Congress ahead of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Imphal (Manipur) | January 13, 2024 11:57:15 PM IST

As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slated to start the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' from here tomorrow, the party on Saturday said that the Yatra is an ideological battle the grand old party has mounted against the politics of polarisation and social, economic a ... read..

"Sound of mind is necessary to be a governor": Kerala law minister P Rajeev

Kozhikode (Kerala) | January 13, 2024 11:57:11 PM IST

Kerala Law Minister P Rajeev on Saturday took a dig at the state governor citing Dr BR Ambedkar's statement adding that as per the Constitution, it is the Union Government, not the Central. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Pawan Kalyan meets TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravathi

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 11:57:06 PM IST

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan party chief met Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday in Amaravathi. ... read..

Basavadi Sharana's dream of building casteless society possible by sharanas: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Kudala Sangama (Karnataka) | January 13, 2024 11:57:00 PM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that Basavadi Sharana's dream to build a casteless society is possible by the sharanas. Sharana means one who is free of caste. ... read..

Electric pink auto service to start in Ayodhya from tomorrow ahead of 'Pran Pratistha ceremony'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 11:56:57 PM IST

As the preparation for the 'Pran Pratistha ceremony' of Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya is underway, the state transport department will start the service of a new-design electric auto to help commuters visit various religious programmes in the city. ... read..

"Now, we have a strong base for this Yatra": KC Venugopal ahead of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 11:56:56 PM IST

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Saturday said that 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' will be different from the first one as Rahul Gandhi has gained much experience, adding that the yatra will cover more than 100 districts because the grand old party ha ... read..

Assam: 50th Karbi Youth Festival begins with a splash of cultural colours

Karbi Anglong (Assam) | January 13, 2024 11:00:51 PM IST

The much-awaited golden jubilee celebration of the Karbi Youth Festival (KYF) organised by Karbi Cultural Society (KCS) began at the Karbi People's Hall, Taralangso in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Saturday. ... read..

Ram Ki Paidi provided grand look ahead of Pran Pratishta ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 11:00:49 PM IST

The Yogi government has completed various restoration and development projects worth Rs. 105.65 crore to enhance the beauty of Ram Ki Paidi and give it a new and grand form. The Ram Ki Paidi not only has great historical and mythological significance for ... read..

"Filled with excitement", says Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara on invitation of 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 11:00:47 PM IST

After receiving the invitation for the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya, Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara and a member of the UP Kinnar Welfare Board, Kaushalya Nand Giri, said that the transgender community is filled with exci ... read..

"Pride of country": Karnataka Dy CM congratulates Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 13, 2024 11:00:41 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday congratulated his party president, Mallikarjun Kharge, for being named as the "chairperson" of the opposition's INDIA bloc. ... read..

"They were sinners and will remain...": Assam CM Himanta slams Congress

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 13, 2024 11:00:39 PM IST

Launching a blistering attack on Congress, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the grand old party has committed sins all its life, they made many conspiracies to ensure that Ram Temple is not built. ... read..

After nine days people will witness most glorious moment in Indian history: Rajnath on 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 11:00:28 PM IST

With the Pran Pratishta ceremony of Shri Ram Lala at the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya approaching, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called the event the most glorious moment the people will be witnessing in the country's history. ... read..

Congress should do 'Mafi Yatra' instead of 'Nyay Yatra': Assam Minister Ashok Singhal

Guwahati (Assam) | January 13, 2024 9:53:01 PM IST

A day before Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Assam Minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday lashed out at the Congress and said that the party should "ask pardon from the countrymen for corruption" and should do a 'Mafi Yatra' instead. ... read..

2,500 folk artists to perform on 100 stages in Ayodhya on January 22

General News | January 13, 2024 9:52:58 PM IST

The Culture Department is making extensive preparations for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on January 22. To make the event unique and unforgettable, 2,500 folk artists will perform on 100 stages in Ayodhya on January 22, according to ... read..

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to start from Manipur tomorrow

Imphal (Manipur) | January 13, 2024 9:52:53 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, will start tomorrow from Manipur's Thoubal district. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath urges statewide cleanliness campaign before 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 9:52:50 PM IST

To beautify the entire state of Uttar Pradesh before the Pran Pratishtha programme of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasised the significance of cleanliness. ... read..

UP: Yogi govt tightens security in Ayodhya through land, sky, water surveillance

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 9:52:48 PM IST

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lala in Ayodhya's Ram Temple, the Uttar Pradesh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Yogi has tightened the security in Ayodhya through land, air, and water surveillance. ... read..

"TMC's motive to give message to particular vote bank": BJP MP over attack on Sadhus in West Bengal

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) | January 13, 2024 9:52:35 PM IST

Slamming Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal over the recent attack on Sadhus in the state, BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato said that the incident was indicative of TMC's intention to convey a specific message to a particular voter demographic. ... read..

"Indira and Sanjay Gandhi died due to cow slaughter curse": BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde

Uttara Kannada (Karnataka) | January 13, 2024 9:52:31 PM IST

Sparking a controversy, BJP MP and former Union Minsiter Anantkumar Hegde said that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Congress leader Sanjay Gandhi were cursed with cow slaughter, adding that "Indira Gandhi was shot dead on Gopasthami day," a result ... read..

"PM Modi has changed definition of politics": JP Nadda at 'NaMo Navmatdata' Abhiyan event

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 8:52:46 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President, JP Nadda on Saturday took a jibe at the Opposition's INDIA bloc and termed it as a 'Virtual Alliance', which is conducting meetings just for formality, asserting that 'PM Modi has changed the definition of politi ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shukla, CM Sukhu wish people on Makar Sankranti

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 8:52:37 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday wished the people of the state on Makar Sankranti. ... read..

Elaborate security arrangements made for inauguration of Jagannath Heritage Corridor project: Odisha Police

Puri (Odisha) | January 13, 2024 8:52:33 PM IST

Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the inauguration of the Jagannath Heritage Corridor project on January 17, a top police officer said. ... read..

100 chartered planes to land in Ayodhya on Jan 22 would be parked in nearby airports: Official

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 8:52:31 PM IST

A total of 100 chartered planes, which will land in Ayodhya on the occasion of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla, will be parked in nearby airports, an official said on Saturday. ... read..

"Rumours being spread to create sensation": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on son being made Deputy CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2024 8:52:25 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday dismissed speculation that his son Udhayanidhi Stalin is being elevated to the Deputy CM post. ... read..

People gearing up to celebrate Magh Bihu in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | January 13, 2024 8:52:09 PM IST

Ignoring the chilly winter conditions, Assam is gearing up to celebrate Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu. ... read..

Assam Rifles seizes Yaba tablets worth Rs 3.8 crore in Karimganj; 2 drug peddlers apprehended

Karimganj (Assam) | January 13, 2024 7:52:18 PM IST

Assam Rifles on Saturday apprehended two drug peddlers and seized 22,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 3.8 crore from General Area Patharkandi, under Patharkandi police station in Assam's Karimganj district. ... read..

"Rs 18000 core project; 55 pc work completed": Jyotiraditya Scindia on Navi Mumbai Airport

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2024 7:52:08 PM IST

Stating that the Rs 18,000 crore Navi Mumbai International Airport will be completed by March 2025, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that 55 per cent of the project work has been already completed. ... read..

Telangana CM urges Piyush Goyal to approve establishment of 'Industrial Corridor' connecting Hyderabad to Vijayawada

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 7:52:05 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy along with Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, called on Union Minister of Industry and Commerce Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Ram Temple trust holds meeting with govt officials in run-up to 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 6:52:11 PM IST

A meeting was held on Saturday between Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a trust constituted to look after the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and government officials here in the temple town ahead of the much-awaited 'Pran Pra ... read..

Decision on commencement of HPV Vaccination yet to be taken, media reports claiming otherwise false: Centre

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 6:52:07 PM IST

There have been some media reports speculating that the Union Government will launch a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign in the second quarter of the year 2024 to target girls in the 9-14 years age group. Such reports are not true, said the ... read..

Ayodhya: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya to conduct Kundli Yagya in 1008 Mahakunds with 40 thousand saints from tomorrow

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 6:52:01 PM IST

Acharya Ramchandra Das, successor of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, said that a grand Amrit Mahotsav programme has been organised in Ayodhya where 1008 'Mahakunds' have been made in which More than 40 thousand saints will sit together and chant mantras from t ... read..

"Police using maximum technology for security enhancement": Praveen Kumar, Ayodhya IG

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 6:51:52 PM IST

With security being one of the major factors in the upcoming Pran Pratishtha programme in Ram Mandir on January 22, Praveen Kumar, Inspector General (IG) said that the people of Ayodhya is ready to become host and police is making use of technology for se ... read..

Indian Army launching 'Operation Sarvashakti' to counter Pakistan's attempts to revive terrorism in J-K

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | January 13, 2024 6:51:47 PM IST

In a major step towards thwarting Pakistan's attempts to increase terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army is launching Operation Sarvashakti, where the security forces will be targeting the terrorists operating on both sides of the Pir ... read..

Meeting of Mallikarjun Kharge with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal underway in Delhi

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 6:51:45 PM IST

A meeting of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal is underway in Delhi. ... read..

Everyone 'agreed' on Kharge's name to head INDIA bloc: Pawar after opposition's key meeting

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2024 6:51:43 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that all the members of the opposition's INDIA bloc agreed to the proposal that the alliance, formed to take on the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, should be headed by Congress chief ... read..

'Sankranti' occupies a significant place in our cultural tradition: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 6:51:39 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Saturday conveyed his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the 'Sankranti' festival. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses grievances of 200 people at Janata Darshan

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 5:52:02 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the grievances of 200 people at Janata Darshan on Saturday. ... read..

Congress invites INDIA bloc parties to join Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 5:51:56 PM IST

After the virtual meeting of the INDIA bloc was held today, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the seat-sharing talks are progressing in a positive way. ... read..

Ram Mandir: Doors to be installed by January 19, process of cleaning, grinding stones for third floor is underway

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 5:51:45 PM IST

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ram Mandir on January 22, the work of installing doors in the temple has reached its final stage, while the process of grinding and cleaning the stones for the third floor is underway at a fast pace. ... read..

"Opposing Lord Ram is opposing India": Assam Minister criticizes Congress for declining 'Pran Pratishtha' invite

By Hemanta Kumar Nath Guwahati (Assam) | January 13, 2024 4:52:27 PM IST

Assam's Housing & Urban Affairs and Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday criticized the Congress party after its leaders declined to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on plea claiming Afghan students deprived of RTE benefits

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 4:52:23 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has reserved the order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) moved for 46 Afghan Refugee students of a MCD run school Jangpura on denial of Right to Education (RTE) Act benefits like uniform, scholarship, etc on the alleged reason of ... read..

Kerala: Youth congress protests Rahul Mamkootathil's arrest

Ernakulam (Kerala) | January 13, 2024 4:52:21 PM IST

Youth Congress Ernakulam district committee led a protest march to the police commissioner's office today to protest against the arrest of Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil. ... read..

"Serious deterioration of India's national security environment": Jairam Ramesh on Army Chief's remarks

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 4:52:19 PM IST

Army Chief General Manoj Pande's recent remarks are a timely reminder of the "serious deterioration" of India's national security environment under the Modi government, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged on Saturday. ... read..

J-K: Search operation underway after terrorist attack in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 13, 2024 4:52:15 PM IST

A search operation is underway in Poonch after suspected terrorists fired upon a convoy of security forces on Friday night, army sources said. ... read..

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar declines convenor post of INDIA alliance

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 3:52:20 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) national president Nitish Kumar on Saturday rejected the post of convenor of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, sources said. According to sources the Bihar CM suggested that som ... read..

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal to visit Goa next week for Lok Sabha polls preparation

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 3:52:15 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Goa from January 18-20 to review the party's preparations for Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

'Shri Ram Charan Paduka' Yatra to leave from Chitrakoot on Jan 15

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 3:52:11 PM IST

As the preparation for the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is underway, the 'Shri Ram Charan Paduka Yatra' will leave from Chitrakoot on January 15. ... read..

Special Guests attending 'Pran Pratishtha' to receive sacred 'Ram Raj' (Sacred Soil) as a gift

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2024 3:52:02 PM IST

With the Pran Pratishta ceremony of Shri Ram Lala at the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya approaching, preparations are in full swing for the mega event. ... read..

AAP announces 'Ghar Bachao BJP Hatao' Campaign after central govt eviction drive in Delhi

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 3:51:55 PM IST

Tension is brewing in the capital as the central government's move to evict residents from slum clusters in Delhi faces opposition from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. ... read..

AAP announces 'Ghar Bachao, BJP Hatao' Campaign after central govt eviction drive in Delhi

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 3:51:50 PM IST

Tension is brewing in the capital as the central government's move to evict residents from slum clusters in Delhi faces opposition from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. ... read..

Congress' Sandep Dikshit says Arvind Kejriwal must appear before ED like Congress leaders did

New Delhi | January 13, 2024 3:51:48 PM IST

Reacting to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit suggested that the AAP chief must present himself before the ED like Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi who went when ... read..

West Bengal: 12 arrested in connection with 'sadhus assault' brought to Raghunathpur Sub-Divisional Court

Purulia (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 2:52:46 PM IST

Twelve people who were arrested in connection with the assault on three Sadhus (ascetics) in West Bengal's Purulia were brought to the Raghunathpur Sub-Divisional Court in the district on Saturday. ... read..

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