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Lt General RC Tiwari visits Manipur, reviews operational preparedness

Kangpokpi (Manipur) | January 11, 2024 2:52:15 PM IST

Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, visited Assam Rifles formations and units in Kangpokpi, Senapati, Jwalamukhi, and Churachandpur in Manipur, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Aligarh: Handcrafted lock weighing over 50 kg prepared for Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 2:52:13 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh dsitrict in known as a centre for lock manufacturing. Harrison Locks has now prepared a 50-kg handmade lock that will be presented to the Ram temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Unfortunate, painful, shameful...," BJP tears into Congress for declining Ayodhya invite

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 1:52:42 PM IST

Labelling the Ram Temple inauguration an event of the BJP and RSS, Congress turned down the invitation for the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of Ram Temple, scheduled to be held on January 22, after which the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have slammed the gra ... read..

Temperature drops below freezing point, a layer of Ice spotted in fields of Rajasthan's Sikar

Sikar (Rajasthan) | January 11, 2024 1:52:24 PM IST

The severe cold affected the lives of people in the city of Sikar. Today, the mercury reached below the freezing point in the Fatehpur district of Rajasthan. ... read..

"Situation on Northern border is stable but sensitive": Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 1:52:22 PM IST

The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, said on Thursday that the security situation on the northern border is stable but sensitive. The Army Chief was speaking at the Annual Press conference ahead of Army Day on January 15. ... read..

SC seeks WB govt's reply on union minister Nisith Pramanik's anticipatory bail plea, hearing tomorrow

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 1:52:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will hear the anticipatory bail plea of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and West Bengal BJP MP Nisith Pramanik on January 12. ... read..

Chilkur Balaji temple head priest declares Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishta as 'Bigger than Diwali'

Rangareddy (Telangana) | January 11, 2024 1:52:14 PM IST

In an important statement, Chilkur Balaji Temple's Head Priest, Rangarajan, called upon devotees worldwide to embrace the upcoming Prana Prathista of Ayodhya Ram Mandir as a festival surpassing even Diwali in its profound significance. ... read..

"Because peace is coming in Kashmir valley, our adversaries are encouraging proxy wars": Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 1:52:08 PM IST

Ahead of Army Day on January 15, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, said on Thursday that the situation and terrorist activities in Rajouri and Poonch in the last 5-6 months have been an issue of concern and because peace is coming in the valley, o ... read..

National Investigation Agency raids 32 places in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab in terror-gangster case

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 12:52:26 PM IST

In another major step towards demolishing the terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus in the country, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday, conducted searches at 32 locations in Delhi, Haryana and Punjab, officials said. ... read..

"Play scripted long ago," Kapil Sibal on Maharashtra Speaker verdict

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 12:52:20 PM IST

Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Thursday said that the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's decision on pleas demanding disqualification of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction's lawmakers was a "play scripted long ago." ... read..

Parliament security breach case: Accused Manoranjan and Sagar Sharma undergo Narco test

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 12:52:15 PM IST

On the orders of the court, the team of the Delhi Police Special Cell went to Gujarat's Ahmedabad district, where the Narco test of Parliament Breach case accused Manoranjan D. and Sagar Sharma is underway. ... read..

J-K: CRPF, police recover IEDs, bullets in Manjakote area of Rajouri district

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 11, 2024 12:52:13 PM IST

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along with a wireless communication device and bullets during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district ... read..

More than 29 lakh people benefited in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra : Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | January 11, 2024 12:52:09 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting through video conference with all District Commissioners on Wednesday to take stock of the progress of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY), Chief Minister's Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan and the distrib ... read..

"100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22", says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 12:52:07 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth said on Thursday that 100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22 on 'Pran Partishtha Day'. ... read..

Ayodhya: Yajurveda verses recitation commences in Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 12:52:05 PM IST

Yajurveda verses recitation was started in the Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex in Ayodhya on Thursday. The verse chanting will continue for the next four days. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends Congress' decision to skip 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 11, 2024 12:51:57 PM IST

Amid sharp criticisms of the Congress party's decision to turn down the invitation to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday voiced support for the senior party leaders abstaining from the ... read..

Assam anti-encroachment drive: Golapara administration evicts 50 families from reserve forest

Golapara (Assam) | January 11, 2024 12:51:52 PM IST

The district administration and forest department conducted an eviction drive against the illegal encroachers in Assam's Goalpara district on Wednesday. ... read..

SC extends NCP leader Nawab Malik's bail by 6 months in money laundering case

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 12:51:50 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the interim bail of former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik for six months on health grounds in a money laundering case. ... read..

Cold wave, fog continues in Madhya Pradesh; Gwalior records minimum temperature 5.5 degree Celsius

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 12:51:48 PM IST

A cold wave and fog in Madhya Pradesh resulted in low visibility in the state capital Bhopal on Thursday morning. ... read..

Robust security and traffic measures implemented ahead of Ayodhya's 'Pran Pratishta' ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 11:52:30 AM IST

In anticipation of the sacred 'Pran Pratishta' ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a comprehensive plan encompassing advanced security and traffic management measures. ... read..

"Don't have moral strength to go to Ayodhya," Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Congress turning down Ram Temple invite

Patna (Bihar) | January 11, 2024 11:52:20 AM IST

Hitting out at the Congress after it turned down the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Union Minister Giriraj Singh claimed that the grand old party does not have the "moral strength" to go to Ayodhya. ... read..

No warm clother causes death of sixth-grade student due to cold in Bihar's East Champaran district

Motihari (Bihar) | January 11, 2024 11:52:16 AM IST

Due to the persisting cold wave conditions in the entire state of Bihar, a school student in East Champaran district died on Wednesday. The case was from Adarsh Government Middle School, Chakia, where a sixth-grade student named Manish Kumar fell unconsci ... read..

"100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22", says UP CM Yogi Adiyanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 11:52:08 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth said on Thursday that 100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22 on 'Pran Partishtha Day'. ... read..

J-K: ED summons Farooq Abdullah for questioning in money laundering case

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 11, 2024 11:52:06 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned National Conference President Farooq Abdullah for questioning on Thursday in connection with an alleged money laundering case, agency sources said. ... read..

Rishikesh vehicle accident: SDRF recovers body of female forest officer from Shakti canal

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | January 11, 2024 10:52:22 AM IST

SDRF recovered the body of the woman officer and wildlife warden (SDO) on Thursday. SDRF started the search operation early in the morning near Chilla powerhouse, as per the orders of Shri Manikant Mishra, Commandant SDRF. ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai booked for promoting 'religious enmity'

Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) | January 11, 2024 10:52:14 AM IST

Dharmapuri police in Tamil Nadu registered a case against state BJP president K Annamalai for allegedly promoting religious enmity. ... read..

Innovative initiative by traffic police in Chhatarpur to curb accidents: Radioactive collars on mute animals

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 10:52:12 AM IST

In a pioneering move to enhance road safety amid chilly weather, the traffic police in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, have launched a unique campaign. ... read..

Narcotics Control Bureau destroys 19 kg seized heroin in Punjab's Mohali

Mohali (Punjab) | January 11, 2024 10:52:10 AM IST

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) destroyed 19 kg of seized heroin in Punjab's Mohali on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

Security drill at Akshardham for Republic Day preparedness

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 10:52:06 AM IST

In a proactive measure to fortify security ahead of Republic Day, Delhi East District Police conducted a mock drill at Akshardham Temple, simulating a terrorist attack scenario. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh BJP to hold meeting in Lucknow to chalk out Lok Sabha poll strategy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 10:52:04 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a meeting of party leaders in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, today in line with preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and ongoing preparations for Pran Prathistha of Ram Temple. ... read..

Delhi: AIIMS takes proactive steps to address bed availability, patient comfort

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 10:52:02 AM IST

In line with its commitment to providing healthcare services to patients and attendants, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi announced a series of proactive measures to ensure the availability and efficient utilisation of Vishram Sadan be ... read..

Glimpses from JP Nadda's Assam visit; BJP chief receives astounding welcome

Guwahati (Assam) | January 11, 2024 9:51:53 AM IST

Amid talks between the INDIA partners to arrive at a seat-sharing agreement for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Tuesday arrived in Guwahati and attended various programmes in the state. ... read..

Delhi: Tihar jail administration revamps security measures after notorious gangster's murder

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 9:51:49 AM IST

In the wake of the murder of notorious gangster Tillu Tajpuria within Tihar Jail's walls, the prison administration has implemented a series of new security measures to ensure the safety of inmates. ... read..

Tihar jail faces challenges as inmates exploit 5G network, Urgent tech upgrades needed

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 9:51:45 AM IST

The installation of a 5G network in Delhi's prisons proves to be a formidable task for the Tihar Jail administration, as existing jammers designed for 3G and 4G networks fall short, allowing inmates to maintain communication using the 5G network. ... read..

Delhi: 24 trains running late due to dense fog

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 9:51:41 AM IST

As many as 24 trains are expected to arrive late in Delhi on Thursday due to fog in several parts of the country, railway officials said. ... read..

Delhi: Rehearsals for Republic Day parade underway at Kartavya Path

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 9:51:38 AM IST

Braving the bitter cold and the early-morning fog, the Armed forces were seen marching to drumbeats during dress rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in the national capital on Thursday. ... read..

Himachal CM hands over land documents to Nakshatra Singh under Sukh Ashray Yojana

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 8:52:11 AM IST

As part of the state's Sukh Ashray Yojana, Nakshatra Singh from Bilaspur was provided documents of three biswa (0.094 acre) of land in her name for the construction of her house by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Oakover on Wednesday. ... read..

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy hosts representatives of 13 countries for dinner

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 11, 2024 7:52:03 AM IST

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy hosted representatives of 13 countries for dinner at Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. ... read..

Telangana: Wok on radar project of Indian Navy in Parigi to start in February

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 11, 2024 7:52:01 AM IST

The Indian Navy is planning to establish a low-frequency radar station in the forest area of the Damagundam temple premises in Parigi. ... read..

BJP leaders arrive in Ayodhya to review prep for Ram Temple opening

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 7:51:51 AM IST

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, several BJP leaders on Wednesday arrived in the temple town to take stock of the preparations for the event on January 22. ... read..

Health facilities in Ayodhya reviewed as city prepares for 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 11, 2024 7:51:49 AM IST

UP's secretary of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Health Ministry, Apurva Chandra, visited Ayodhya on Wednesday to assess the preparations regarding health facilities for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple. ... read..

Kejriwal received letter asking him to block dates for Ram Mandir inauguration: AAP sources

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 7:51:47 AM IST

With a couple of weeks left for the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya temple, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received a letter a few days ago saying he should block his dates as a formal invite for the ceremony, along with details will fol ... read..

More colleges in Tripura to offer Integrated Teacher Education Program courses soon: CM

Agartala (Tripura) | January 11, 2024 7:51:46 AM IST

To provide training to aspiring teachers, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday announced that a four-year Bsc-BEd course has been initiated this year at NIT, Agartala, as a pilot project in the state. ... read..

Turning down of Ram Temple invite a rejection of India's identity: Shivraj hits out at Cong

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 11, 2024 7:51:44 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday came down heavily on the Congress for declining the invite to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

"Well-thought-out strategy...?": BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill on Cong turning down Ram Temple invite

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 7:51:42 AM IST

Hitting out at the Congress after it turned down the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill on Wednesday asked if it was a "well-thought-out" strategy of the INDIA bloc to "disrespect" the fai ... read..

"Should have stayed away...": Former Congress Gujarat chief criticises decision to turn down Ayodhya invite

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 6:51:48 AM IST

Frowning on the decision by the Congress bigwigs to turn down the invite to the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at the grand temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the former party president in Gujarat on Wednesday said the high command should have refrained ... read..

Navy proactively deploying fleet to keep pirates at bay: Navy chief

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 11, 2024 6:51:44 AM IST

Amid the recent spate of attacks on Indian merchant ships in the Arabian Sea, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, on Wednesday said the Indian Navy was proactively deploying its fleet to keep pirates at bay. ... read..

Telangana CM extends support to Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 11, 2024 6:51:40 AM IST

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Wednesday extended support to Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' by pasting a Yatra sticker on his own vehicle. ... read..

"Big shock to those who run political parties through dynasties": CM Shinde takes swipe at Uddhav, Congress after Sena verdict

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 11, 2024 4:51:55 AM IST

After Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday declared the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena, the chief minister took a swipe at the Uddhav Sena and its MVA partner Congress, saying that the ruling came as a 'shock' to "people w ... read..

Wahi hota hai Jo manzoor-e-Narendra Modi hota hai: Priyanka Chaturvedi on 'real Sena' verdict

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 11, 2024 4:51:53 AM IST

Hours after Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that the Eknath Shinde faction was the 'real' Shiv Sena, the Lok Sabha MP from the rival UBT faction, Priyanka Chaturvedi, dragged the BJP intoi the matter saying that everything happens in acc ... read..

Tripura Police seizes 410 kgs of cannabis from two vehicles; drivers absconding

Dhalai (Tripura) | January 11, 2024 4:51:51 AM IST

Tripura Police on Wednesday recovered 410 kgs of dry cannabis, worth Rs 41 lakh, from the Dhalai district. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM, Governor attend musical evening dedicated to Lord Ram

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 11, 2024 3:53:18 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) participated in the 'Ram Raag Ek Sandhya Bhajan' on Wednesday. ... read..

BJP misusing ED, CBI; WB Governor their agent: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 3:53:12 AM IST

Amid a war of words between the ruling TMC and the BJP over the attack on an ED team at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday accused the primary opposition party in the state of misusing centra ... read..

Himachal CM lauds mountaineer Praveen Singh on being conferred with Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh ) | January 11, 2024 2:52:42 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday congratulated mountaineer Praveen Singh on being conferred with the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, 2022. ... read..

Counter 'falsehoods', highlight 'Modi govt's 10 years of failure', Kharge tells party frontal organisations

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 10:52:50 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for questioning the viability of coalition politics saying that the unease and restlessness of the BJP over the success of INDIA was obvious. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh emerging as country's most progressive state: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 10:52:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that those involved in nepotism, caste-based politics, and division had caused an identity crisis for the youth of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

After doing injustice to OBCs, Congress is taking out Nyay Yatra: BJP chief Nadda

Guwahati (Assam) | January 10, 2024 10:52:37 PM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda hit out at Congress on 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' at a party event in Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday. He alleged Congress was a hypocritical party and the on one hand, it spoke about OBCs and on the other, abused an OBC Prime Minis ... read..

Tamil Nadu: New premises of Institute of Company Secretaries of India inaugurated in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | January 10, 2024 10:52:34 PM IST

Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services, Tamil Nadu Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan inaugurated the new premises of Coimbatore Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) here and addressed the gathering on Wednesday. ... read..

"Congress' anti-Lord Ram face now exposed": Smriti Irani

Patna (Bihar) | January 10, 2024 10:52:32 PM IST

Hours after Congress announced that its senior leaders, including former party president Sonia Gandhi, invited to the Pran Pratistha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla, wouldn't attend the event, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that the grand old pa ... read..

Not certain from where drone came to attack merchant vessel: Admiral Hari Kumar

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 10, 2024 10:52:28 PM IST

Regarding the attack on a merchant vessel off India's west coast, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said that the Indian Navy has not yet finalised where the drone had come from. ... read..

BSF's all-women marching and brass-band contingents to debut in Republic Day Parade

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | January 10, 2024 10:52:25 PM IST

In a first, the Border Security Force's (BSF) all-women marching and brass band contingents will participate in this year's Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path. ... read..

Congress leader Nana Patole calls Maharashtra Speaker's verdict "unconstitutional and undemocratic"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 10, 2024 10:52:23 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Wednesday called the verdict of Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar in the Supreme Court "unconstitutional and undemocratic", saying it was against the rules of the party. ... read..

ED arrests ex-INLD MLA Dilbag Singh, aide in illegal mining case

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 10:52:20 PM IST

Former Haryana MLA Dilbag Singh and his associate Kulwinder Singh were apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering linked to illegal mining activities. ... read..

BJP's politics most disgusting: Congress leader Imran Pratapgarhi

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

Congress leader Imran Pratapgarhi on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party's politics of 'politicising' people's devotion is most disgusting. ... read..

Visakhapatnam to host multi-national naval exercise MILAN from February 19

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 10:52:15 PM IST

The 12th edition of the Indian Navy's multi-national exercise, MILAN 24, is all set to be organised in Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27. ... read..

Yogi govt deploys officers from other districts to monitor arrangements in Ayodhya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 10:52:13 PM IST

The Yogi government has deployed officials from other districts on a large scale in Ayodhya to accelerate and monitor the preparations for the inauguration of the Ram temple to be held on January 22. ... read..

K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar calls upon party workers to work unitedly for upcoming general elections

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 10, 2024 10:52:06 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the Congress party and the country were looking up to Karnataka in the upcoming general election and called upon the party workers to live up to those expectations. ... read..

"Will challenge Speaker's verdict in Supreme Court," says Maharashtra LoP Ambadas Danve

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 10, 2024 9:52:59 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and leader of opposition in the Maharashtra assembly, Ambadas Danve, said on Wednesday that the party would challenge the verdict of Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar in the Supreme Court. ... read..

Maharashtra Speaker rejects all disqualification petitions, says Shinde faction "real Shiv Sena" following split

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 10, 2024 9:52:56 PM IST

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday rejected the disqualification cross-petitions filed by rival Shiv Sena groups in a crucial verdict and noted that the Shinde faction was real Shiv Sena following the June 2022 split in the party. ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee's intolerance, incapability turned West Bengal into Waste Bengal": BJP's NV Subhash

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 10, 2024 9:52:53 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson NV Subhash on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on "pran prathishtha" at Ram Temple in Ayodhya and said that because of her intolerance and incapability, West Bengal has ... read..

"No possibility of CM Jagan Reddy returning to power again": TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 9:52:51 PM IST

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that there is no possibility of Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy returning to power again in his lifetime. ... read..

WHO's ICD-11 incorporates Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani data, boosting traditional medicine; AYUSH ministry launches module for nationwide integration

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | January 10, 2024 9:52:49 PM IST

With the inclusion of data and terminology relating to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases 11 classification, traditional medicine has received a new boost. ... read..

Union Minister Hardeep Puri says Congress will 'regret' its decision to decline Ram Temple event invite

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 9:52:37 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said that the Congress will regret its decision to turn down the invitation for the inauguration ceremony of Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya later this month. ... read..

Energy among people in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam for Nyay Yatra: Congress leader KC Venugopal

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 9:52:36 PM IST

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said on Wednesday that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, set to be flagged off this week, will be historic like the previous Rahul Gandhi-led foot march, and there is enthusiasm among people in northeastern states, includ ... read..

Maharashtra Speaker's verdict: "All match-fixing; we will approach Supreme Court," says Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 10, 2024 9:52:30 PM IST

After the Maharashtra Speaker announced its decision in favour of the Shinde faction Shiv Sena, UBT faction leader Sanjay Raut said that this is all match-fixing and they will approach the Supreme Court. ... read..

Congress-AAP talks on seat-sharing going on in positive manner: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 8:52:31 PM IST

As seat-sharing talks are going on between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the discussions between the two parties are going on positively. ... read..

More female than male voters in Andhra Pradesh: ECI chief Rajiv Kumar

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 8:52:25 PM IST

Amid preparations for the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh in 2024, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday said that the number of female voters in the state is more than the number of male voters. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu lays foundation stones of projects worth Rs 108 crore in Hamirpur's Nadaun

Nadaun (Himachal Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 8:52:22 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of four projects worth Rs 108 crore in the Nadaun assembly constituency of Hamirpur district on Wednesday. ... read..

People of country will boycott Congress in future for turning down Ram temple invitation: Anurag Thakur

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 10, 2024 8:52:18 PM IST

After the Congress turned down the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Union Minister Anurag Thakur attacked the party, stating that the people of the country will boycott them in the future. ... read..

NCPCR summons YouTube official over challenges 'portraying potentially indecent acts involving minors'

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 8:52:16 PM IST

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Priyank Kanoongo, has issued a summons to YouTube's Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Mira Chatt, asking her to appear in person before them on January 15. ... read..

"Not Nyay Yatra but Beimaano ki Yatra": BJP leader Majinder Sirsa slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 8:52:12 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday for his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', stating that the yatra aims to bring together the most corrupt people in the country. ... read..

Six packets of suspected heroin seized in Punjab's Fazilka

Fazilka (Punjab) | January 10, 2024 8:52:06 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police, recovered a drone along with six packets weighing 6 kilograms and suspected to contain heroin from a farming field near Village Majar Jamsher Pattan Dhani in Fazilka district on Wed ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav transfers Rs 1,577 crore to 1.3 crore Ladli Bahna beneficiaries

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 8:52:04 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday transferred Rs 1576.61 crore to the bank accounts of 1.29 crore beneficiaries of Ladli Bahna Yojana. ... read..

Special VFR operations start at Gondia airport to overcome issues due to low visibility

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 7:52:58 PM IST

As a step forward towards addressing the issue of flight delays, diversions and cancellations due to low visibility at small airports, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the commencement of special visual flight rules (VFR) oper ... read..

"It is their problem": BJP's Manoj Tiwari after Congress declines invitation to Lord Ram Lalla 'Pran Pratistha'

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 7:52:46 PM IST

After Congress decided to skip the Ram Temple event in Ayodhya later this month, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday said that if the grand old party feels that Lord Ram is not theirs, it is their problem. ... read..

"Don't want to comment on Congress turning down Ram temple invitation, party high command will answer": DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 10, 2024 7:52:44 PM IST

Soon after the Congress turned down the invitation to the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, party leader and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the party high command would answer to this. ... read..

Assam: Fifth Waterbird Census begins in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve

Golaghat (Assam) | January 10, 2024 7:52:42 PM IST

The 5th Waterbird Census and Kaziranga Bird Conservation Festival began in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve on Wednesday with the participation of hundreds of enumerators, students and volunteers. ... read..

Shinde faction was real Shiv Sena when rival factions emerged: Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 10, 2024 7:52:40 PM IST

Delivering verdict on cross-petitions by Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of rival group MLAs after a split in the party in June last year, Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar said on Wednesday that the "Shinde faction was real Shiv Sena when ri ... read..

Migrant couple found dead at home in Delhi; police suspect 'suffocation' due to brazier

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 7:52:38 PM IST

A couple from Uttar Pradesh was found dead inside their house in New Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Wednesday. They had burnt a coal brazier (angeethi) inside the house, which could have led to the incident. ... read..

"It should come as no surprise": BJP's Nalin Kohli after Congress decides to skip Lord Ram's Pran Pratistha event

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 7:52:34 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nalin Kohli on Wednesday said that the senior Congress leaders' decision to decline the invitation to the Ram Temple event in Ayodhya later this month is 'not surprising'. ... read..

Delhi HC initiates suo motu case against sale of expired food products by re-packaging

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 7:52:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has decided to initiate a suo motu plea against the matter of sale of expired food products by repackaging and has issued notices to the authorities concerned. ... read..

Indian Army, AIIMS sign MoU for collaborating in areas of mutual interest

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 7:52:24 PM IST

The Indian Army and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the objectives of collaboration in areas of mutual interest, combined research and academic activities addressing multidisciplinary scie ... read..

Have lost 10kg in custody: Supertech's RK Arora seeks bail on health ground

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 6:52:36 PM IST

Supertech's chairman and Promoter RK Arora, on Wednesday, while seeking interim bail on health grounds, submitted that he has lost 10 kg in custody. ... read..

"Rahul Narvekar has brought down dignity of post": NCP's Jitendra Awhad on Maharashtra MLAs disqualification plea

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 10, 2024 6:52:34 PM IST

As political observers watch the major developments in Maharashtra over the speaker's decision on the MLA's disqualification plea, Jitendra Awhad (NCP-Sharad Pawar faction) leader has said that the post of Assembly Speaker is the highest but Rahul Narveka ... read..

Dedication, hard work of officers, staff towards making secretariat example of excellence is commendable: Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 6:52:30 PM IST

Presiding over an event organised in Parliament House on the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the dedication and hard work of the Secretariat's officers and staff towards making the S ... read..

UP: Defence Secretary inaugurates 'Abhigyaan' at Bharat Electronics Limited, calls it 'asset to scientific community'

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 6:52:25 PM IST

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated 'Abhigyaan', the state-of-the-art auditorium at the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Defence Public Service Unit (DPSU), today in Uttar Pradesh's in Ghaziabad. ... read..

Assam: BJP president Nadda, CM Sarma conduct roadshow in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | January 10, 2024 6:52:21 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, BJP national president JP Nadda and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted a roadshow in Guwahati on Wednesday. ... read..

Mar Raphael Thattil appointed new Major Archbishop of Syro Malabar Church

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 10, 2024 6:52:19 PM IST

Pope Francis has confirmed the appointment of Mar Raphael Thattil, Bishop of Shamashabad as the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church. The Pope granted the confirmation, requested in accordance with canon 153 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Chu ... read..

"Not less than Maldives for us": Tourists visiting Lakshadweep praise hospitality in Islands

Lakshadweep | January 10, 2024 6:52:11 PM IST

Tourists coming in to explore Lakshadweep's Agatti Island say that the Lagoon beach, one of the popular beaches on the island, is clean and pristine but say that the Island needs to improve on some of its facilities and popularise it so that it turns into ... read..

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