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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal allows 32 more shops to remain open for 24 hours

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 9:21:10 PM IST

To boost the night-time economy of the city, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday granted permission to 32 more shops and commercial establishments to operate 24 hours. These commercial establishments include shops, restaurants, and those that ... read..

Fire breaks out in slum in Mumbai's Govandi area, no injuries reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 2, 2024 8:21:30 PM IST

A fire broke out in a slum in Zakir Hussain Nagar, Govandi area of Mumbai, on Tuesday. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation authorities. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to Vivo's officials on ED plea challenging their release

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 8:21:28 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Vivo India officials who were recently released by the trial court in a money laundering case. ... read..

"Not aware of BJP's demand for government holiday for Ram Mandir inauguration", says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka | January 2, 2024 8:21:24 PM IST

On BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna's letter to declare a holiday on January 22, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said he was not aware of the BJP's demand for a government holiday for the inauguration of Ram Mandir and as the central government is conducting the program ... read..

Protest against new hit-and-run law affects city bus services in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 8:21:22 PM IST

The protest of transporters and drivers against the new law on hit-and-run cases has affected city bus operations in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district where out of 400 buses only 75 buses are operating within the city. ... read..

Queues at fuel stations in Bhopal, some other cities; tanker drivers protest over new law against hit-and-run cases

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 8:21:18 PM IST

People faced long queues at fuel stations in areas of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday as transport associations and drivers staged a protest against the provisions in the new law concerning hit-and-run cases. ... read..

"New hit-and-run law devised to alert vehicle drivers, ensure safety of passengers," MoS Road Transport VK Singh

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 8:21:16 PM IST

With the nationwide transportation strike against the new law on hit-and-run cases entering its second day on Tuesday, General VK Singh (Retd), Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways said that the new laws have been made to alert the vehicle dr ... read..

"Definitely, I will be going to Ayodhya," says Jharkhand Governor

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 2, 2024 8:21:14 PM IST

Ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya on January 22, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that he will definitely take part in the grand event. ... read..

"Teesri baar Modi Sarkar, ab ki baar 400 paar": BJP's new slogan for Lok Sabha 2024 polls

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 8:21:10 PM IST

The BJP, in its meeting on Thursday, has decided on a new slogan, 'Teesri baar Modi Sarkar, ab ki baar 400 paar' for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, party sources said. ... read..

Govt taking steps to make women strong, self-reliant in Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Dhami

Bageshwar (Uttarakhand) | January 2, 2024 8:21:02 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that his government is taking steps to make women strong and self-reliant in the state adding that many women have become self-reliant by joining self-help groups across the country. ... read..

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind condemns killing of four persons in Manipur, calls for decisive action

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 8:20:59 PM IST

Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani, the president of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, expressed concern over the rising violence in Manipur. In a brazen act, militants struck in Lilong Chengao region on Monday evening, resulting in at least 4 deaths and numerous injuries du ... read..

Ayodhya to witness over 18 forms of Ramleela from India and abroad

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 8:20:57 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to organize performances of over 18 forms of Ramleelas across the country and abroad in Ayodhya to showcase the global significance of Lord Ram. ... read..

SC seeks response from Centre, UP, Gujarat over removal of transgender teacher

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 8:20:54 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat on a plea filed by a transgender woman whose services as a teacher were terminated by two private schools in these states after her gender identity was revealed. ... read..

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu to reach out to public through Raa-Kadaliraa programme from Jan 5 to 29

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 8:20:52 PM IST

Former chief minister and TDP national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu will reach out to the people of Andhra Pradesh with a call 'Raa-Kadaliraa' from January 5 to 29, announced the party State unit president Kinjerapu Atchen Naidu here on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal approves proposal to set up industrial hub at Rani Khera

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 8:20:48 PM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday approved the proposal to set up an eco-friendly industrial hub at Rani Khera in northwest Delhi, said an official release. ... read..

"Adequate stock of petrol, diesel available in Punjab," official assures public after reports of fuel shortage

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 2, 2024 8:20:40 PM IST

Acting on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a high-level meeting involving senior state and district officials was convened on Tuesday to monitor the distribution of petrol and diesel in the state. ... read..

"What happened to double-engine government": West Bengal Minister flays ruling BJP over IIT-BHU sexual harassment case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 2, 2024 8:20:38 PM IST

The alleged sexual assault of an IIT-BHU student on campus premises continued to remain at the centre of a political firestorm as West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja sharpened his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, asking what action the ... read..

Gyanvapi mosque-Kashi Vishvanath temple: Application in SC for cleaning of 'wazukhana'

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 8:20:36 PM IST

An application was filed in the Supreme Court by the Hindu petitioners seeking direction from the District Magistrate of Varanasi for cleaning the entire area of 'wazukhana' of Gyanvapi mosque where the alleged 'Shivling' was found, and maintain hygienic ... read..

"Shahenshah has enacted a law against drivers": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over hit-and-run law

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 7:22:35 PM IST

Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'Shahenshah' (Emperor), Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre and said that the recently passed Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) bill contains a provision that will affect the drivers of the nation and can hav ... read..

Expansion of Lucknow Metro is need of capital: Chief Minister Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 7:22:32 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions for the expansion of Lucknow Metro to cater to the needs of the capital city. In an important meeting on Tuesday, he reviewed Lucknow, Agra and Kanpur Metro and said that the private sect ... read..

Amit Shah chairs high-level security review meeting on J-K

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 7:22:28 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Declare Tamil Nadu floods as national disaster, provide funds for relief, CM Stalin urges PM Modi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 7:22:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday requested the central government to consider the recent floods in various parts of the state a "national disaster" and provide adequate funds for it. ... read..

Congress leader Jaya Thakur moves SC challenging exclusion of CJI from selection committee for CEC, EC appointment

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 7:22:18 PM IST

Congress leader Jaya Thakur on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for elec ... read..

India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' commences in Rajasthan

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 7:22:10 PM IST

The two-week-long India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' commenced in Rajasthan, with 45 personnel representing each of the forces. ... read..

"Government is committed to development of Lakshadweep": PM Modi

Agatti (Lakshadweep) | January 2, 2024 7:22:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday affirmed the Central government's commitment to develop Lakshadweep, one of the Union Territories of the country. ... read..

Yogi govt to install 50 new lightning detection sensors across UP to avert casualties

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 7:22:02 PM IST

To minimise deaths due to lightning in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to establish a lighting detection sensor network in the state along with installing a large number of early warning systems, the Chief Minister's office said in a s ... read..

Declare Tamil Nadu floods as severe natural disaster, provide funds from national disaster funds, CM Stalin urges PM Modi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 7:21:55 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday requested the central government to consider the recent floods in various parts of the state a "severe natural disaster" and provide adequate funds for it from the National Disaster Funds. ... read..

UGC launches Annual Capacity Building Plan for growth, skill enhancement of employees

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 7:21:53 PM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) launched its Annual Capacity Building Plan (ACBP) for the first time to take a leap towards the growth and skill enhancement of its employees. ... read..

MHA likely to notify three criminal laws before January 26

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | January 2, 2024 7:21:47 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is all set to notify the three new criminal justice acts replacing colonial laws namely the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act before January 26, official sources said. ... read..

Ramlala's consecration ceremony will be unprecedented, unforgettable experience: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 6:21:13 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to make all necessary arrangements at the state government level to make the consecration ceremony of Shri Ramlala at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 other-worldly, unprecedented a ... read..

Invite sent to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for Ram Mandir consecration ceremony

Patna (Bihar) | January 2, 2024 6:21:06 PM IST

Ram Mandir Trustee Kameshwar Chaupal on Tuesday said that an invitation letter has been sent to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

Delhi: 3 drug traffickers nabbed, over 400 grams heroin seized

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 6:21:02 PM IST

The Delhi Crime Branch arrested three drug traffickers who were engaged in supplying drugs in the area of Delhi or the National Capital Region. A total of 426 grams of heroin was recovered from their possession, police said. ... read..

Efforts being made to bring changes to villages of Delhi under Dilli Gramodaya Abhiyan: LG Saxena

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 6:20:46 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG), Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday attended the 'Dilli Gramodaya Abhiyan', a campaign to develop urbanised villages and said that efforts are being made to bring changes to the villages of the national capital. ... read..

Congress to meet for 'Bharat Nyay Yatra', ensuing Lok Sabha polls preparations on Thursday

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 6:20:40 PM IST

The Congress party has called a meeting of its General Secretaries, State Incharges and state party presidents for the preparation of the Bharat Nyay Yatra' and the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Thursday. ... read..

CBI files chargesheet in two inter-related cases of Manipur violence

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 6:20:38 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed two separate chargesheets in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup (M), Guwahati (Assam) against five accused in two inter-related cases of Manipur violence. ... read..

Ex-IndiGo employee dupes family of Rs 50 lakh with fake job offers, arrested

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 5:20:55 PM IST

A former employee of IndiGo Airlines has been arrested for duping a family in the national capital of Rs 50 lakh on the pretext of providing jobs at the airline. ... read..

BJP meeting on Ram Mandir underway in Delhi, Nadda present, Amit Shah to join later

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 5:20:53 PM IST

A meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir is being held in New Delhi. ... read..

Over 1 crore people screened under National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 5:20:49 PM IST

More than 1 crore people have been screened for sickle cell disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, an official statement issued on Tuesday said. ... read..

BSF jawan injured in militant attack in Manipur, condition stable

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 5:20:45 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) jawan injured in an attack by militants in Manipur's Moreh on Tuesday is stable and has been shifted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal. ... read..

ED raids underway at premises of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's associates in Delhi

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 5:20:41 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday raided the premises of the associates of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in the national capital as part of a money-laundering investigation, linked to alleged irregularities in the recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf B ... read..

Nurses from Kerala known in world for their expertise, skill, care and kind behaviour: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Ernakulam (Kerala) | January 2, 2024 5:20:37 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday inaugurated the Centenary celebration of Ernakulam Government School of Nursing at Ernakulam Town Hall. Chief Minister Vijayan said that Kerala's nurses were known in the world for their expertise, skill, ... read..

Parliament security breach: Court directs Delhi Police to file reply on bail plea of accused Nilam Azad

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 5:20:33 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi police to file a reply on the bail plea of Nilam Azad, accused in the Parliament security breach case. The hearing has been listed for January 10. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Schools in Lucknow to remain closed till Jan 6 amid cold wave

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 5:20:31 PM IST

In view of the cold wave conditions and dense fog, the district administration in Lucknow on Tuesday announced the closure of schools for students of Class 1 to Class 8 till January 6. ... read..

BSF apprehends 744 people, including 112 Rohingyas, in 2023 at Tripura border

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 5:20:27 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended 744 people in 2023 for trying to illegally enter India from Bangladesh through the International Border in Tripura. ... read..

Chinese visa case: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram appears before ED, calls it 'futile exercise'

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 4:20:53 PM IST

Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to the issuance of Chinese visas. ... read..

"My first public interaction in 2024": PM Modi wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Tamil Nadu in new year

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 4:20:51 PM IST

Acknowledging that it was his first public speech in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his New Year greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath holds meeting with officials ahead of Ram Mandir consecration

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 4:20:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials in Lucknow on Tuesday ahead of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

CM Dhami flags off door-to-door vehicles for waste management in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 2, 2024 4:20:36 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday flagged off 58 door-to-door vehicles for waste management in Dehradun city under 'Swachh Bharat Mission' from the Chief Minister Camp Office. ... read..

Shri Ram Mandir will be a symbol of cultural, spiritual and social unity of India as 'Rashtra Mandir': UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 4:20:34 PM IST

With just a few weeks left for the historic consecration of Shri Ram Lalla in the holy city of Ayodhya on January 22, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has outlined plans to make the occasion supernatural, unforgettable, and a symbol of India's ... read..

Manipur CM N. Biren meets injured security personnel after fresh violence in the state

Imphal (Manipur) | January 2, 2024 4:20:30 PM IST

After an incident of fresh violence at Moreh, Tengnoupal district, Manipur CM N. Biren Singh met injured security personnel at RIMS hospital. ... read..

VHP warns AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi of legal action for 'provoking Muslim community'

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 3:22:19 PM IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain on Tuesday warned AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his comment that "Young people, I am telling you, we have lost our Masjid and you are seeing what is being done there. Don't ... read..

"Airports are not only a medium of travel, but centre of growth, employment": Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 3:22:17 PM IST

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday that airports are not only a medium of travel, but the centre of growth. ... read..

Supreme Court agrees to hear Himachal DGP Sanjay Kundu's plea against his removal

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 3:22:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the January 3 plea of Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu, who challenged the High Court's order to shift him to another post to ensure that he doesn't influence the probe into the alleged h ... read..

PM Modi says Centre stands with flood-hit in TN, CM Stalin urges calamity to be tagged as 'national disaster'

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 3:22:05 PM IST

Saying that he was deeply pained and moved by the plight of the flood-hit people of Tamil Nadu, in the aftermath of the devastating tropical cyclone 'Michaung', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured that the Centre stands with them at this diffi ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah justifies arrest of man for post Babri demolition riots, BJP calls for statewide protest

Koppal (Karnataka) | January 2, 2024 3:21:57 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the opposition's allegation of hate politics in connection with the arrest of a man linked to the riots that took place after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. ... read..

"Law will decide if he can run govt from jail": BJP Delhi chief hits out at CM Kejriwal over ED summons in excise case

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 3:21:55 PM IST

The BJP's Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday lashed out at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his statement that he was ready to discharge his duties even from jail. ... read..

"Attempt to draw inspiration from Tamil heritage...," PM Modi on installation of sacred Sengol in new Parliament building

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 3:21:48 PM IST

Asserting that India is proud of the vibrant culture and heritage of Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the installation of sacred Sengol in the new Parliament building was an attempt to draw inspiration from the model of good governance t ... read..

Punjab: DSP found dead along canal in Jalandhar, probe underway

Jalandhar (Punjab) | January 2, 2024 2:20:52 PM IST

A top police officer was found dead in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, officers informed on Tuesday. ... read..

Kerala Governor should directly come into electoral politics and fight any seat in Kerala: CPI-M leader Brinda Karat

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 2:20:46 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) senior leader and Politbureau member, Party Brinda Karat on Tuesday hit out on Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammad Khan and said that it would be more appropriate for the Governor of Kerala to directly come into the elector ... read..

PM Modi opens new Trichy airport terminal, launches projects worth over Rs 20,000 cr

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 2:20:39 PM IST

In a push for 'Sabka Vikas' south of the Vindhyas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a bouquet of development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Tiruchirappalli on Tuesday. ... read..

SC asks Attorney General on steps taken to implement 'Kavach' system to prevent railways accident

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 2:20:31 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Attorney General of India R Venkatramani to apprise it of the steps the Central government has taken for the implementation of anti-collision systems including 'Kavach' to prevent railways accident. ... read..

Transporters stage protests across India against new hit-and-run law

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 2:20:24 PM IST

Several transporters and auto-driver associations across India are on protest against the new law on hit and Run incidents. ... read..

Sculptor Yogiraj Arun's family expresses joy and pride after idol selected for Ayodhya consecration

Mysuru (Karnataka) | January 2, 2024 2:20:20 PM IST

In an overwhelming moment for the family of sculptor Yogiraj Arun, the idol carved by him was finalised for consecration at the Ram Temple on January 22. ... read..

CM Yogi pays tribute to late BJP leader Hridaynath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 1:21:16 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to late BJP leader Hridaynath Singh in Lucknow on Tuesday. ... read..

Transporters, drivers protest against new law on hit-and-run cases in various cities

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 2, 2024 1:21:12 PM IST

The Transport Association and drivers staged a protest against the new law on hit-and-run cases in Maharashtra's Nagpur. The new law attracts a 7-10-year prison sentence for drivers falling foul of it. As a result of this protest, people at petrol pumps f ... read..

PIL in SC seeking to include CJI in selection committee for CEC, EC appointment

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 1:21:10 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Union of India to implement an independent and transparent system of selection constituting a neutral and independent selection committee for the appointment of the ... read..

Rajasthan CM Sharma chairs meet with councillors, interacts with people, takes selfies

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 2, 2024 1:20:57 PM IST

Getting into his work since being sworn into office, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday went into conference with BJP councillors at his Jaipur's Mansarovar Park and was also seen interacting with locals. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits Jammu-Kashmir

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 2, 2024 1:20:39 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter Scale jolted Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

BJP meeting underway in Delhi, Lok Sabha polls, Ram Mandir on agenda

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 1:20:31 PM IST

A key meeting attended by senior leaders of BJP is underway in Delhi on the upcoming consecration ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple and strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Working to match speed, skill and scale of youth: PM Modi at convocation of TN university

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 1:20:27 PM IST

Congratulating students at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the ancient Indian civilisation has always been centred around knowledge. ... read..

Vivo money laundering case: ED moves Delhi High Court against release of interim CEO, 2 others

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 2:20:44 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court's order directing the release of three accused, including the interim CEO of Chinese smartphone maker VIVO, and others in a money laundering case. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Man kills wife, 3 children in Bilaspur; probe underway

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | January 2, 2024 12:22:49 PM IST

A man allegedly killed his wife and their three minor children by strangulating them in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh over suspicion of her infidelity, a police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Troops rehearse for 75th Republic Day Parade amid biting cold

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:22:42 PM IST

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

"Siddaramaiah is our Ram...why should he visit Ayodhya?": Congress leader stokes row, BJP fumes

Chitradurga (Karnataka) | January 2, 2024 12:22:40 PM IST

Congress leader former Karnataka minister, H Anjaneya, stoked a major controversy on Monday, equation Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with Lord Ram. ... read..

After floods, tourists have started turning towards Himachal once again: CM Sukhu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 12:22:36 PM IST

On the increasing footfall of tourists in Himachal Pradesh during the ongoing Shimla Winter Carnival, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said it was encouraging that tourists were once again flocking to the state after the floods last year. ... read..

Tamil Nadu's Trichy decked up to welcome PM Modi

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 12:22:32 PM IST

Tiruchirappalli has been decked up with heightened security in place to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will inaugurate the new terminal building at the city's international airport on Tuesday. ... read..

"Matter of pride": Karnataka BJP chief praises Ram Lalla sculptor Yogiraj after idol picked for Ayodhya consecration

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 2, 2024 12:22:28 PM IST

Heaping praise on Karnataka sculptor Yogiraj Arun, after his carving of Ram Lalla was selected for the 'Pran Pratishtha' at the grand temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the BJP's state chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Tuesday called it a 'matter of pride' fo ... read..

NCPCR writes to Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary demanding action against unregistered children's home running in Dewas

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 12:22:23 PM IST

Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Priyank Kanoongo on Monday wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh demanding an action against unregistered children's homes running in Dewas district. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Tiruchirappalli, received by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 12:22:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Tiruchirappalli to a warm reception by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi. ... read..

"Will dedicate my 100 percent to the state": Rajasthan BJP leader Avinash Gehlot takes charge as cabinet minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 2, 2024 12:22:12 PM IST

Rajasthan Minister Avinash Gehlot took charge as a cabinet minister after performing prayers with his wife and family in the secretariat on Monday. ... read..

Assam: Fire breaks out in market area near Rangia in Kamrup district

Kamrup (Assam) | January 2, 2024 12:22:10 PM IST

A fire broke out in a market area at Tulsibari near Rangia in Assam's Kamrup district on Tuesday. ... read..

PM Modi condoles death of Padma Bhushan awardee Professor Ved Prakash Nanda

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:22:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of Professor Ved Prakash Nanda whose work he said highlighted his "strong commitment" to "legal education." ... read..

PM Modi attends 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 12:21:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Congress seeks ECI appointment for INDIA bloc leaders delegation to discuss VVPAT issue

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:21:49 PM IST

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh wrote a letter to the Election Commission of India on Tuesday seeking an appointment to meet the delegation of INDIA bloc leaders to discuss the issue of Voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT). ... read..

Three arrested by Noida police in gang-rape case, victim allured in pretext of giving job

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 12:21:47 PM IST

Three accused were arrested on December 1 by Noida police in a horrific gang-rape incident that took place in June 2023. As per the Police the victim was sexually assaulted after being allured for a job. After being blackmailed the victim registered the c ... read..

Amit Shah condoles death of legal scholar Professor Ved Prakash Nanda

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:21:45 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday condoled the passing away of reputed legal scholar Professor Ved Prakash Nanda. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Rampaging elephant herd damages crops, causes havoc in Chittoor district

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 12:21:38 PM IST

A herd of elephants unleashed havoc in Koonapalli, Pulicherla mandal, damaging crop fields and wreaking destruction in villages late-night on Monday. ... read..

PM Modi working on 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas', Congress busy "criticising": Ram Temple chief priest

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 10:21:23 AM IST

Reacting to the remarks of Congress leader Udit Raj over his "Manuvad" remark, Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das Ji Maharaj slammed the grand old party, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing 'Sabka Sath, Sa ... read..

Karnataka sculptor Yogiraj Arun's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya on Jan 22, mother calls it 'happiest moment'

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 10:21:15 AM IST

With the country counting down to the grand 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the idol carved by sculptor Yogiraj Arun from Karnataka has been finalised for the consecration at the Ram Temple on January 22. ... read..

Delhi fog: 26 trains delayed due to low visibility

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 10:21:12 AM IST

At least 26 trains arrived late due to fog in the national capital on Tuesday morning, Indian Railways said. ... read..

"Trichy holds a special place...": Annamalai opens up on PM Modi's Tamil Nadu visit today

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 10:21:10 AM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to the South, BJP state president for Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai on Tuesday said Trichy holds a 'special place' in the former's heart. ... read..

PM Modi to begin South visit after BJP's heartland sweep, will inaugurate new terminal at Trichy airport today

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 9:21:00 AM IST

In his first visit down South since the BJP swept the key heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan in the assembly elections in November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building at Tiruchirappalli Inter ... read..

Gujarat: Surat Police bust Bangladeshi human trafficking network, 10 held

Surat (Gujarat) | January 2, 2024 8:19:57 AM IST

Surat police claimed to have nabbed ten people, including nine Bangladeshi citizens and busted a Bangladeshi network involved in human trafficking in India. ... read..

Delhi: 2,129 motorists caught for drunk driving in year-end drive

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 8:19:54 AM IST

Delhi Traffic Police conducted a special drive against drunk driving in the national capital from December 16 to December 31. A total of 2129 people were prosecuted in the last 15 days of the previous year, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Cold wave grips Jammu and Kashmir on New Year's Day, thick fog affects visibility

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 2, 2024 6:19:55 AM IST

With a drop in the maximum temperature, the Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir experienced extreme cold conditions on New Year's Day. The visibility in the area was near zero due to thick fog on Monday evening. ... read..

"My head hangs in shame": Chandrababu Naidu condemns Vizag gang rape incident, criticizes Andhra govt

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 2, 2024 6:19:51 AM IST

TDP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, on Monday expressed anguish and concern over the incident where a 16-year-old girl was gang raped by eight men in Vizag. ... read..

Tripura: Police intercept fake ambulance, ganja worth Rs 20 lakh seized in Unakoti

Unakoti (Tripura) | January 2, 2024 5:21:41 AM IST

A fake ambulance was intercepted by the police, and 53 packets of ganja were seized in Tripura's Unakoti district, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Union Minister Sonowal celebrates New Year with elderly residents at old age home in Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam) | January 2, 2024 5:21:37 AM IST

Union Minister for AYSUH and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visited an old age home in Assam's Dibrugarh on Monday, where he spent New Year's Day with the senior citizens of the community. ... read..

Tripura: Police destroy 2 lakh cannabis saplings in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | January 2, 2024 4:21:10 AM IST

Continuing their crackdown on illegal cultivation of cannabis, Tripura police destroyed around two lakh saplings in Agartala on Monday, officials said. ... read..

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