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'Accept Caste Census report': Backward Classes seers appeal to Karnataka Chief Minister

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 6, 2024 11:51:35 PM IST

Seers of backward communities urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to accept the caste census report after meeting him at his home office on Saturday, where they submitted their plea. ... read..

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal urges Muslims to stay home from Jan 20-25; BJP hits back

Barpeta (Assam) | January 6, 2024 11:51:32 PM IST

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) President and Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal on Saturday urged all the Muslims to stay home from January 20 to 25. ... read..

"They say a Gujarati will find a way to innovate even simplest of things": CJI Chandrachud

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 6, 2024 11:51:30 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice DY Chandrachud on Saturday inaugurated a district court building in Rajkot and said that the people here have stayed rooted in its cultural heritage while embracing changes with time. ... read..

Himachal: FIR registered against Consumer Affairs department Inspector for dishonest withdrawal of salary

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 11:51:28 PM IST

An FIR was registered at the Shimla unit of State Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau (SV & ACB) against an Inspector of the Department of Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs for allegedly appointing several workers to work on his behalf without ... read..

Police bust narcotics smuggling racket active in Delhi, Noida, arrest 5 accused

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 10:51:18 PM IST

The Noida police busted a racket supplying narcotics substances to the students of a leading private university and other educational institutions located in Noida and Delhi, said officials in a statement. ... read..

Punjab: Vigilance Bureau arrests improvement trust accountant for taking Rs 8 lakh bribe

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 6, 2024 10:51:16 PM IST

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Saturday arrested Vishal Sharma, an Accountant in the Amritsar Improvement Trust (AIT), for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 8 lakh. ... read..

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates Nuagaon Road-Daspalla rail section; flags off train services to Daspalla

Nayagarh (Odisha) | January 6, 2024 10:51:14 PM IST

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the newly constructed Nuagaon Road-Daspalla Railway section and flagged off passenger train services to Daspalla in Nayagarh district on Saturday. ... read..

Property tax payment rules to be amended: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 6, 2024 10:51:10 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said that the government would amend laws to allow more time for payment of property tax and penalties. ... read..

Hyderabad: YS Sharmila meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 6, 2024 10:51:08 PM IST

Days after joining the Congress, YS Sharmila met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad on Saturday evening. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh: Tagin community celebrates golden jubilee of Si-Donyi festival

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 10:50:58 PM IST

The Tagin community in Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the 50th Si-Donyi festival at Naharlagun in Itanagar district on Saturday. ... read..

"On top of theft....", BJP's Nishikant Dubey lashes out at West Bengal government over attack on ED team

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | January 6, 2024 10:50:56 PM IST

A day after a team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was attacked in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey lashed out at the state government. ... read..

Massive fire at oil company in Gujarat's Valsad, none hurt

Valsad (Gujarat) | January 6, 2024 10:50:54 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at an oil company in the Valsad district of Gujarat on Saturday evening, officials said. ... read..

Will take inputs from our party leaders first on INDIA seat-sharing formula: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 10:50:52 PM IST

Amid speculations of seat-sharing among the INDIA bloc partners ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that at first, their team will take inputs from their party leaders in various states and then, after coming to a ... read..

Kerala: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inagurates Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Palakkad's Kanhirapuzha Panchayat

Palakkad (Kerala) | January 6, 2024 10:50:50 PM IST

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra has now received the participation of over 10 crore people, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said after inaugurating Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Kanhirapuzha Panchayat in Kerala's Palakkad district on Saturday. ... read..

Odisha: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw offers prayers at Nilamadhaba Temple

Nayagarh (Odisha) | January 6, 2024 10:50:49 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw offered prayers at Nilamadhaba Temple in Kantilo town of Nayagarh district on Saturday morning. ... read..

Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal hails ISRO for successful Aditya-L1 mission

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 10:50:47 PM IST

As the country successfully positioned the Aditya-L1 spacecraft in its designated "halo orbit" around the Lagrange point L1 on Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the ISRO team for the project. ... read..

Uttarakhand: MoS for Defence and Tourism Ajay Bhatt pays courtesy visit to CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 6, 2024 10:50:45 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Defence and Tourism Ajay Bhatt paid a courtesy visit to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the CM's residence on Saturday. ... read..

"Previous govts supported anarchy, we take strict action to curb such elements": UP Chief Minister

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 10:50:43 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the previous governments for their approach to development and security on Saturday, asserting that these aspects hinge on mindset. ... read..

Bihar: Multiple medical colleges received threat emails in December

Patna (Bihar) | January 6, 2024 10:50:41 PM IST

A panic situation was triggered after multiple medical colleges in Bihar received threatening emails nearly two weeks ago, a top police official said on Saturday evening. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: TDP accuses CM Jagan of ignoring key manifesto pledges, demands whitepaper on promise fulfilment

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 10:50:39 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha member and senior TDP leader, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, on Saturday, asked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to release a white paper on the facts mentioned in the book 'Jagan failed in 85 per cent of promises' published b ... read..

UP govt urges residents to light Ram Jyoti in every house on January 22

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 10:50:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh government has urged the residents of the state to light a 'Ram Jyoti' in every household on the occasion of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya to be held on January 22. ... read..

Result of PM's inspiration and hard work of our scientists: BJP's CP Joshi on Aditya-L1 mission

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 6, 2024 10:50:35 PM IST

Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party president CP Joshi extended his wishes to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists on Saturday after the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, the nation's first dedicated solar mission, entered its final destination orbit ... read..

DGCA directs airlines for one-time inspection of emergency exits on all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 9:51:29 PM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday directed all Indian air operators to carry out a one-time inspection of the emergency exits immediately on all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft currently operating as part of their fleet. ... read..

Live streaming of Ram Temple consecration ceremony will be done at all jails in UP: State Prison Minister

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 9:51:27 PM IST

UP Prison Minister Dharmveer Prajapati on Saturday said that live streaming of Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22 will be done at all jails in Uttar Pradesh. Even prisoners will be able to watch the live telecast of the event. ... read..

Need more Gurukuls in New India to protect cultural heritage, provide modern education: Rajnath Singh

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | January 6, 2024 9:51:25 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for setting up more gurukuls in the country to not only provide modern education, but also protect India's moral and cultural heritage. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami lays foundation stone of "Patanjali Gurukulam and Acharyakulam" in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | January 6, 2024 9:51:22 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday laid the foundation stone of "Patanjali Gurukulam and Acharyakulam" along with the country's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the occasion of the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand and ... read..

Awake brain surgery of 5-year-old child was "very challenging for us": AIIMS doctor

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 9:51:20 PM IST

A five-year-old girl underwent awake craniotomy (conscious sedation technique) surgery for left perisylvian intraaxial brain tumour at AIIMS Delhi on Saturday, becoming the youngest in the world to undergo this procedure. ... read..

Special camps to be held on Jan 13, 20 for updating voters list, says MP chief electoral officer

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 9:51:17 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Anupam Rajan on Saturday said that special camps would be organised on January 13 and January 20 for updating the voters' list in the state. ... read..

Odisha: 5T chairman and BJU leader VK Pandian visits Balasore; review progress of development works

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 6, 2024 9:51:12 PM IST

Chairman 5T and Biju Janta Dal (BJU)leader, V.K. Pandian visited Balasore District on Saturday to review the progress of various developmental works in the district and reviewed the progress of Teaching and cancer Hospital being built at a cost of Rs 369. ... read..

"For anti-drone, anti-piracy ops, India has deployed 6 warships, more assets to be sent": Indian Navy chief

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | January 6, 2024 9:51:08 PM IST

The Indian Navy has deployed a total of six warships for anti-piracy and anti-drone operations and more of them will be sent further to tackle the challenge in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said. ... read..

Third in the trilogy of ISRO's success stories: Union Minister Jitendra Singh after Aditya-L1 enters Halo orbit

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 9:51:06 PM IST

Hours after ISRO's Solar Mission Aditya-L1 entered Halo Orbit, Union Minister of State Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said that this mission is the third success story in the trilogy of success stories registered by team ISRO. ... read..

Maharashtra records 154 fresh Covid cases in state

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 6, 2024 9:51:04 PM IST

A total of 154 fresh cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Maharashtra on Saturday, the Health Department said. ... read..

Activist Shrikant Pujari walks out of jail in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 6, 2024 9:51:02 PM IST

Shrikant Pujari, who was recently granted bail by Karnataka's Hubbali court in connection with his alleged involvement in the riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, walked out of jail on Saturday. ... read..

"India's global respect has gone up significantly under PM Modi": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 9:50:58 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the picture and the destiny of the nation under his leadership adding that India's global respect has gone up significantly while the borders have ... read..

"India known for action that it takes to safeguard lives of its people": Anurag Thakur on MV Lila Norfolk hijack

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 9:50:52 PM IST

Following the rescue of 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Saturday that India is known for the action that it takes to safeguard the lives of its people. ... read..

Massive turnout in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: Over 10 crore participants in just 50 days

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 9:50:48 PM IST

In a monumental milestone, over 10 crore people have participated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in a short span of just 50 days, according to an official statement. ... read..

BJP to hold meeting of general secretaries on Jan 9

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 9:50:46 PM IST

A meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party general secretaries will be held on January 9 here as part of preparations for Lok Sabha polls, sources said. ... read..

India set to host 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth in 2026

General News | January 6, 2024 9:50:44 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh thanked Uganda for hosting the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), and called upon the delegates from other countries to attend the 28th conference in India in the year 2026 ... read..

Himachal govt to start standardised apple packaging; traders relieved

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 9:50:40 PM IST

The Himachal horticulture department will soon implement the universal carton for packaging apples. The department organised a meeting of farmers and other stakeholders with officials on the issue on Saturday. ... read..

"Centre, state govt schemes bringing positive changes in lives of poor": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 9:50:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that schemes of the central and state governments are bringing positive changes in the lives of the poor. ... read..

Kerala govt to host Plantation Expo in Kochi from Jan 20 to 22

Kochi (Kerala) | January 6, 2024 8:51:24 PM IST

The second edition of the Kerala Plantation Expo will be held in the city for three days from January 20, invigorating the state government's measures towards the growth of Kerala's plantation sector by showcasing its brand potential to tap the global and ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 gears up for grand showcase with cutting-edge tech, immersive cultural experience

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 6, 2024 8:51:22 PM IST

The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS 2024) promises to be a spectacle of innovation and cultural immersion, set to unfold from January 10-12 at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. With a capacity exceeding 18,000 delegates, the summi ... read..

Understanding sun is important for world, not India alone: ISRO chief after Aditya-L1 enters final orbit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 6, 2024 8:51:20 PM IST

Soon after Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) placed the Aditya-L1 spacecraft into its final destination orbit, ISRO chief S Somanath said that the crucial mission is not just India's alone but for the entire world. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024: Tight security arrangements made in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 6, 2024 8:51:16 PM IST

As the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 is around the corner, Gandhinagar is gearing up for an unprecedented security operation. The summit, scheduled from January 9-12, will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and dignitaries from across the globe descend ... read..

AYJNISHD(D), ISLIA host RCI-CRE seminar on 'Global Echoes-Advancing Sign Language Interpreting in Deaf Education'

Porvorim (Goa) | January 6, 2024 8:51:14 PM IST

The Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjani AYJNISHD(D), in collaboration with ISLIA and the Directorate of Accounts, Goa Government is hosting a two day RCI-Recognized International Continuing Rehabilitation Edu ... read..

Police install AI-powered CCTV cameras to ensure security at Ram Temple consecration

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 8:51:12 PM IST

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, artificial intelligence-powered CCTV cameras have been installed in areas around the temple as a large number of visitors are expected to attend the ceremony, a top police official said ... read..

Maharashtra leaders hand over cheque of Rs 11 crore for Ram Mandir

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 8:51:10 PM IST

Maharashtra Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leaders, Uday Samant and MP Shrikant Shinde handed over a cheque of Rs 11 crore for the Ram Temple on Saturday. ... read..

"Uttarakhand govt to build state guest house near Ram Temple in Ayodhya": CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 6, 2024 8:51:09 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state government will build a state guest house near the grand temple of Lord Ram being built in Ayodhya. ... read..

'Dilli Gramoday Abhiyan': On LG Saxena's instructions, DMs to stay overnight in Delhi villages

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 8:51:06 PM IST

In line with the 'Dilli Gramoday Abhiyan', Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has instructed all District Magistrates (DMs) in the national capital to stay overnight in villages in their districts on January 7 to get a first-hand account of the problems faced ... read..

Hyderabad: Police bust online betting, trading fraud rackets, 4 held

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 6, 2024 8:51:03 PM IST

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police busted an online betting racket and a trading fraud racket and nabbed four people in two separate cases, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out in forest near Modi Mill Flyover, traffic affected

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 8:50:55 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in forest area near Modi Mill Flyover, Mathura Road in Central Delhi on Saturday evening, hampering vehicular movement in the area. ... read..

MP: Collector suspends two officials in connection with children's home running illegally; FIR against operator

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 8:50:53 PM IST

Bhopal Collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh on Saturday suspended two officials and issued a show cause notice against two others in connection with an illegally running children's home in the state capital Bhopal. ... read..

Himachal government approves creation of three police stations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 8:50:51 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh government has approved the creation of three police stations in the Una, Solan and Kangra districts of the state to provide people with quick assistance in crimes and to strengthen law and order in the state. ... read..

Four killed as truck runs over them near Karnataka's Hubballi

Dharwad (Karnataka) | January 6, 2024 8:50:49 PM IST

In a tragic incident, four people who were standing by the roadside after their vehicle met with an accident, were killed after a truck ran over them near Hubballi in Karnataka on Saturday. Five others sustained injuries in the two accidents. ... read..

Delhi excise policy money laundering case: Court grants interim bail to Sameer Mahendru on wife's health grounds

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 7:52:11 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday granted two weeks' interim bail to accused Sameer Mahendru on his wife's health grounds. He is a charge-sheeted accused in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. He sought four weeks of interim bail. ... read..

MP CM Yadav attends foundation stone laying ceremony of 'Gurukulam Evam Acharyakulam' in Haridwar, urges Ramdev to open Gurukul in state

Haridwar / Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 7:52:06 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday attended the foundation stone laying program of 'Gurukulam Evam Acharyakulam' at Swami Darshanand Gurukul Mahavidyalaya in Haridwar and urged swami Ramdev to establish a Gurukul in the state. ... read..

Amit Shah to chair National PACS Mega Conclave in Delhi on Jan 8

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 7:52:02 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah will chair the 'National PACS Mega Conclave' on 'Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra' on January 8 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Ministry o ... read..

Congress constitutes war rooms, publicity committee for ensuing Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 7:51:59 PM IST

Congress has constituted a Central War Room for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections which comprises the organisational war room and a communication war room, an official statement issued by the party said on Saturday. ... read..

Hyderabad police raids illegal spa centres in Gudimalkapur, arrest five women

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 6, 2024 7:51:57 PM IST

The Hyderabad police arrested five women during raids on two illegally run spas and massage centres in the Gudimalkapur area of the district, an official said on Saturday. ... read..

Mumbai: Another FIR filed against NCP leader for controversial remarks on Lord Ram

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 6, 2024 7:51:53 PM IST

Another First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in Mumbai against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Jitendra Awhad over his controversial remarks on Lord Ram. ... read..

Excise PMLA Case: Delhi court allows Sanjay Singh to file nomination physically for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 7:51:51 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi allowed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh to physically visit to file his nomination forms for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. He is presently in judicial custody in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy money ... read..

Assam: 900 young minds sensitised to Rhino's importance in ecosystem

Guwahati (Assam) | January 6, 2024 7:51:49 PM IST

The Aaranyaks flagship 'Rhino Goes to School' campaign was organised in the vicinity of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve here in Assam. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates 'The Vibrant Ahmedabad National Book Fair 2024'

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 6, 2024 7:51:47 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 9th Vibrant Ahmedabad National Book Fair 2024 on Saturday which was organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. ... read..

Assam: 35 students lose consciousness at school in Karimganj

Karimganj (Assam) | January 6, 2024 7:51:46 PM IST

As many as 35 students lost consciousness on Saturday during the Gunotsav Programme at Ramkrishna Vidyapith in Assam's Karimganj, said an official. ... read..

Illegal mining case: ED summons Jharkhand CM Soren's press advisor, Sahibganj DC in money laundering probe

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 6, 2024 7:51:42 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued a summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's press advisor, Abhishek Prasad to join its investigation on January 16 into an alleged money laundering probe linked to an illegal mining case. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 219 crore in Sirmaur district

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 7:51:40 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs 219 crore at Nahan in district Sirmaur on Saturday. ... read..

SC sends back land row matter to Allahabad HC, requests to decide it expeditiously

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 6:52:11 PM IST

The Supreme Court has remanded back to the Allahabad High Court a matter raising the question of whether non-agricultural land reserved for cremation grounds, residence etc can be taken into account as part of total land holding. ... read..

Govt working on cultural development so that future generations can be proud of: Rajnath Singh

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | January 6, 2024 6:52:07 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the government is working towards cultural development that is beyond preservation so that future generations can be proud of the country's culture. ... read..

"PM Modi has changed culture of politics in India": BJP president JP Nadda

Panchkula (Haryana) | January 6, 2024 6:52:05 PM IST

BJP National president JP Nadda on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the culture of politics in India adding that before the tenure of PM Modi, the political culture of the country was based on caste politics. ... read..

"Relentless dedication": PM Modi congratulates Team ISRO on Aditya L1 reaching L1 point

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 6:52:03 PM IST

Soon after India's maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 reached its intended destination L1 point (Lagrange Point) on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists for their "extraordinary feat" and said that the mission is a testament to ... read..

Mahadev betting app case: "As more evidence is obtained, summons can be issued to former CM Baghel," says ED lawyer

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 6, 2024 6:51:57 PM IST

After the ED named former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in the Mahadev App case, Saurabh Pandey, Enforcement Directorate lawyer, said that as more evidence is obtained during the investigation, summons can be issued to Baghel also. ... read..

"PM Modi, Home Minister resolving issues in Manipur": Giriraj Singh hits back at Kharge's remark on situation in state

Begusari (Patna) | January 6, 2024 6:51:47 PM IST

Hitting back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said on Friday that Home Minister Amit Shah and the PM were taking steps to resolve the ethnic str ... read..

Aditya-L1 enters final orbit; India creates yet another landmark, says PM Modi

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 6:51:43 PM IST

In a significant scientific milestone, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday injected Aditya-L1 spacecraft - the first dedicated solar mission - into its final destination orbit. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Chennai MeT sounds rain alert in Chennai, Cuddalore, other districts during next 3 hrs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 6, 2024 6:51:40 PM IST

Light to moderate spells of rain are very likely to occur at isolated places in several districts of Tamil Nadu during the next three hours, said a nowcast warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre on Saturday. ... read..

Congress' BK Hariprasad accuses BJP of trying to instigate communal riots in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 6, 2024 6:51:38 PM IST

Senior Congress leader B. K. Hariprasad has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to create communal riots in Karnataka and a history sheeter has received a fatwa from the BJP to carry out communal riots. ... read..

"Law and order deteriorating in West Bengal," says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury days after attack on probe agency

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | January 6, 2024 5:51:45 PM IST

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress government following an attack on an Enforcement Directorate team in West Bengal two days ago, West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the law and order situation is "deteriorating" i ... read..

NIA attaches 4 properties of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate members in three states

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 5:51:43 PM IST

In another major step towards demolishing the terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus in the country, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday attached four properties owned by members of dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's organised terror-crim ... read..

Kharge targets government over Manipur situation, asks why PM Modi has not visited the state

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 5:51:41 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the BJP government's handling of situation in Manipur, saying he has not visited the northeastern state which has faced ethnic violence. ... read..

Kashmir: NIA attaches house of key conspirator in arms seizure case

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 5:51:35 PM IST

Continuing with its crackdown on terrorist groups, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday attached the house of a key conspirator in the 2022 Chanapora arms seizure case in Kashmir. The property of accused Aamir Mushtaq Ganaie, identified as ... read..

32-year-old man jumps to death from Mumbai highrise

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 6, 2024 4:52:12 PM IST

A 32-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by jumping off from the terrace of his apartment in Versova at around 2 pm yesterday. ... read..

Plea in Delhi High Court over man's death after four hospitals deny him treatment

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 4:52:10 PM IST

A plea has been moved in Delhi High Court highlighting a recent incident in which a man who jumped out of a moving police van died as allegedly four government hospitals in the national capital denied him treatment. ... read..

One Nation, One Poll: High-Level Committee invites Public Comments

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 4:52:06 PM IST

The High-Level Committee relating to the holding of simultaneous elections in the country has issued a public notice inviting public comments on the issue. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Ex-CM Chouhan urges govt for action after 26 girls from illegally run children's home go missing

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 4:51:51 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged the state government for action in the case of the disappearance of 26 girls from a children's home in Bhopal which is allegedly operating without permission. ... read..

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena to perform 'Maha Aarti' in Nasik on Ram Temple consecration day

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 6, 2024 4:51:47 PM IST

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that the party will perform a 'Maha Aarti' at the bank of the Godavari River in Maharashtra's Nasik on the Ram Temple consecration day on January 22. ... read..

TDP commend Ambati Rayudu's decision to quit YSRCP

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | January 6, 2024 4:51:45 PM IST

The TDP Chief and former CM of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu's party on Saturday expressed appreciation for Ambati Rayudu's choice to quit Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress, a week after joining the party. ... read..

"Congress has done nothing but mislead people": Giriraj Singh lashes out at Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on PM Modi

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 4:51:39 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday lashed out at Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge over the latter's remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he and the "party have done nothing but mislead people." ... read..

EAM Jaishankar presents Shrestha Divyang Balika award to winner Fatima Anshi

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 6, 2024 4:51:33 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday presented the Shrestha Divyang Balika award to winner Fatima Anshi in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram. ... read..

BJP gears up for 2024 elections, JP Nadda, Manohar Lal Khattar hold roadshow in Haryana

Panchkula (Haryana) | January 6, 2024 4:51:31 PM IST

In a mega poll push, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bhartiya Janata Party President JP Nadda along with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held a massive roadshow in Panchkula. ... read..

Weather change triggers surge in COVID, flu cases, says Health Expert

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 3:52:08 PM IST

As winter sets in and cold wave intensifies, health experts are highlighting a sudden surge in viral infections, influenza, and COVID-19 cases. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal to embark on Gujarat visit tomorrow amid speculation of ED arrest

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 3:52:06 PM IST

Amid speculations of the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat tomorrow. ... read..

"Modi ki Guarantee means good governance, people-centric schemes": EAM Jaishankar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 6, 2024 3:52:04 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the work done by the Central government for over last nine years, stating that "Modi Ki Guarantee" means good governance and people-centric schemes. ... read..

Sexual harassment case: Delhi Police concludes arguments on charges against ex WFI chief

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 3:52:02 PM IST

Delhi Police has concluded its arguments on the framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in an alleged sexual harassment case lodged against him by women wrestlers. ... read..

Delhi HC directs Finance Department of GNCTD to release amount to PWD for 6 new school buildings

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 3:51:45 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the Finance Department of the Delhi Government to release the requisite amount to the PWD department concerning six newly constructed government school buildings that are not functional due to non-payment to Public Works ... read..

Bihar STF bust illegal minigun factory in Munger, arms smuggler apprehended

Munger (Bihar) | January 6, 2024 3:51:39 PM IST

A specialized team of the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid on Saturday in Munger district, uncovering an illicit "minigun" factory. ... read..

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal accuses Congress of creating D-Voters, NRC problems in Assam

Barpeta (Assam) | January 6, 2024 2:51:39 PM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Chief and Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal made strong allegations against the Congress party, claiming that it is responsible for creating D-Voters (Doubtful Voters) and NRC (National Register of Citizens) issues in ... read..

Congress unveils logo, slogan of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 2:51:28 PM IST

The Congress on Saturday unveiled the logo and slogan of the party's upcoming 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' which will be led by party leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

Delhi Police Special Cell nabs sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Rohini

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 2:51:24 PM IST

An active gang member and sharpshooter of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from the national capital's Rohini area, an official of the Special Cell of Delhi Police said on Saturday. ... read..

J-K: Army's Romeo Force, SOG police conduct search operation in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 6, 2024 1:51:35 PM IST

The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu-Kashmir Police conducted search operations in Poonch district on Saturday, police said. ... read..

Delhi CM Kejriwal accepts resignation of Women Commission Chief, Swati Maliwal to to file RS nomination on Jan 8

New Delhi | January 6, 2024 1:51:33 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accepted Swati Maliwal's resignation as Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief. ... read..

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