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More than 5 crore ABHA accounts created during ongoing Ayushman Bhava campaign

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 1:50:18 PM IST

In a significant milestone, more than 5 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) accounts have been created during the ongoing Ayushman Bhava campaign. This is reflective of data up to December 28, 2023. ... read..

Ayodhya will be world's biggest site of Hindutva: Sri Ram Research Centre head

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 29, 2023 1:50:11 PM IST

Chairman of Sri Ram Research Centre, Ajay Pratap Singh, on Friday said that Ayodhya will be the biggest site of Hindutva at the international level. ... read..

"BJP reverting to its core message" says Congress' Shashi Tharoor ahead of Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 12:51:08 PM IST

Congress MP from Thiruvananthipuram Shashi Tharoor on Friday claimed that the upcoming consecration of the Ram Mandir and the inauguration of the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi showed that the BJP was reverting to its core message. The Congress leader also ques ... read..

Ayodhya to come under thick security blanket ahead of PM Modi's visit tomorrow

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 29, 2023 12:50:57 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on December 30, the city is to come under a blanket of heightened security, police said on Friday. ... read..

Darjeeling orange farmers in deep crisis as high taxes and market floods hinder exports

Siliguri (West Bengal) | December 29, 2023 12:50:55 PM IST

Once a golden treasure, the Darjeeling orange is facing a bitter crisis. Traders in Siliguri, the heart of the fruit trade, are staring at massive losses due to a drastic drop in production. ... read..

"Even today Shiv Sena is number one": Sanjay Raut reiterates his party's stand on 23 Lok Sabha seats

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 29, 2023 12:50:52 PM IST

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls in 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday said that the party has been contesting on 23 seats in the past and there would be no change in the seat-sharing ratio in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

JD(U) National Executive begins, leaders quash reports of change in party leadership

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 12:50:43 PM IST

The Janata Dal United's national executive got underway at the Constitution Club in Delhi. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh and other party leaders are attending the meeting. ... read..

At least 100 flights delayed due to fog at Delhi airport

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 11:50:46 AM IST

At least 100 flights were delayed and a few were canceled due to low visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Friday. ... read..

Dense fog covers Delhi-NCR; several flights delayed due to low visibility

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 11:50:44 AM IST

Delhites woke up to a hazy morning on Friday as the cold wave maintained its grip in Northern India. ... read..

Uttarakhand amends recruitment rules for dependents of deceased government servants

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 29, 2023 11:50:40 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government has introduced amendments to rules for dependents of deceased government servants that will enable them to apply for suitable employment in Group D or Group C posts, that is the post of Junior Assistant or its equivalent. ... read..

IAF Chief VR Chaudhari visits two frontline operational bases in western sector

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 11:50:30 AM IST

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari of the Indian Air Force visited two frontline operational bases in the western sector, the IAF said in a statement on Friday. ... read..

Delhi: Rehearsals for 75th Republic Day parade kick off

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 10:51:00 AM IST

Rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day parade kicked off here in the national capital on Friday. ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath scheduled to visit Ayodhya today to review preparations ahead of PM Modi's visit

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 29, 2023 10:50:58 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Ayodhya today after his visit was postponed yesterday due to bad weather. CM Yogi Adityanath will reach Ayodhya at 2 pm. ... read..

Mizoram govt grants consent for CBI investigation of offences related to corruption

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 29, 2023 10:50:56 AM IST

The Government of Mizoram has granted consent for a CBI investigation of offences in the state to eliminate corruption. ... read..

Dense fog causes visibilty woes; several Delhi-bound trains delayed

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 10:50:54 AM IST

As dense fog grips the national capital leading to low visibility, at least 11 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed on Friday. ... read..

People of Ayodhya have resolved to keep their city clean: UP Deputy CM ahead of PM Modi's visit

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 29, 2023 10:50:52 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday said that the people of Ayodhya have taken the resolution to keep the city clean in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival here. ... read..

Central Railway RPF retrieves stolen property worth Rs. 1.38 crore

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 29, 2023 10:50:48 AM IST

The Central Railway Railway Protection Force retrieved stolen property worth Rs. 1.38 crore during the period from April to November 2023, said a release. ... read..

Assam Governor attends 107th Foundation Day of Asam Sahitya Sabha, lauds institution for nurturing Assamese language

Sivasagar (Assam) | December 29, 2023 10:50:44 AM IST

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said that the Asam Sahitya Sabha, a prestigious institution, serves as a cornerstone in advancing the Assamese language, literature, and culture transcending all boundaries. ... read..

Madurai: Man sentenced to 10 years in jail for acid attack on college girls

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 9:50:31 AM IST

The Madurai Mahila Court has sentenced a man who threw acid on college girls to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. ... read..

SDRF rescues man trapped in 35-foot-deep well in J-K's Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 29, 2023 9:50:25 AM IST

Officials of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) rescued a 45-year-old man trapped in a 35-foot-deep well in Tangmarg village here on Thursday. ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on five-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Bundi

Bundi (Rajasthan) | December 29, 2023 9:50:23 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met the general public at Bundi Circuit House as part of his five-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Bundi. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 15000 crore in Ayodhya tomorrow ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla Temple

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 29, 2023 9:50:17 AM IST

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla Temple at Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a visit to Ayodhya on December 30, during which he will inaugurate various projects worth Rs 15 thousand crore to Ayodhya. ... read..

Ayodhya: Voting on Lord Ram Lalla's idol today, Temple trust to select best among three designs

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 29, 2023 9:50:15 AM IST

Voting to decide the idol of Lord Ram Lalla, which will be installed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple next month, is to be held on Friday, sources said. ... read..

"It is necessary that our society gets together and solves problems in unison": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Majuli (Assam) | December 29, 2023 9:50:13 AM IST

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that our country is one and it is necessary that our society gets together and solves its problems in unison. ... read..

Kenyan national held with cocaine worth Rs 14.90 cr at Mumbai airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 29, 2023 9:50:11 AM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence apprehended a woman passenger of Kenyan nationality at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly smuggling cocaine worth Rs 14.90 crore, a DRI release said on Friday. ... read..

Prakash Ambedkar reiterates his interest to join MVA and INDIA, demands 12 seats in Maharashtra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 29, 2023 9:50:07 AM IST

In yet another letter to the MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) leaders, former Lok Sabha MP Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dr BR Ambedkar, reiterated his interest in joining the MVA and INDIA alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. ... read..

Mortal remains of DMDK chief Vijayakanth brought to Island Ground in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 8:49:58 AM IST

The mortal remains of DMDK president and actor Vijayakanth were brought to Island Ground, Anna Salai on Friday morning. ... read..

Delhi: LG VK Saxena gives his nod to proposal to notify MTP Act

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 8:49:49 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a proposal to notify statutory reforms under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021, to ensure widespread access for women for abortion care. ... read..

Let MLA Yatnal submit documents of Covid scam during BJP govt before enquiry commission: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru | December 29, 2023 7:49:53 AM IST

"Let him place the documents before the inquiry commission," Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said, reacting over BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal's allegations against former CM BS Yediyurappa. ... read..

INDIA bloc will defeat NDA in 2024: Sachin Pilot after Congress rally in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 29, 2023 7:49:51 AM IST

After the Congress' 'Hain Taiyyar Hum' rally in Nagpur, Congress leader Sachin Pilot exuded confidence in the party's victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

UP-based cow slaughtering gang busted, three accused arrested: Delhi Police

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 7:49:49 AM IST

With the arrest of three accused, police claimed to have busted a UP-based cow-slaughtering gang active in Delhi-NCR, police said. ... read..

Maharashtra: Thane police beefs up security after bomb threat to synagogue; no explosives found

Thane (Maharashtra) | December 29, 2023 7:49:45 AM IST

Security has been up in the Naupada police station area in Thane after a synagogue, Jew worship place, received a bomb threat, police said. ... read..

Delhi's Safdarjung hospital gears up to treat COVID-19 patients

New Delhi | December 29, 2023 6:50:33 AM IST

Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the JN.1 sub-variant in various states, after AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital in the national capital has also reserved beds for patients and made other arrangements including oxygen and testing. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Former cricketer Ambati Rayadu joins YSR Congress

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | December 29, 2023 5:50:01 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has joined the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress. ... read..

Congress puts bar codes behind chairs for crowdfunding in Nagpur's 'Hain Taiyyar Hum' rally

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 29, 2023 3:50:40 AM IST

The Congress put bar codes behind the chairs for crowdfunding during a rally in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Thursday. ... read..

DPIIT hosts Chintan Shivir for Manufacturing in Delhi

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 11:51:21 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal presided over a meeting convened today in New Delhi to unveil pivotal outcomes and recommendations made during the Chintan Shivir for Manufacturing held on October 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. an ... read..

Tripura CM pays his last respect to 7-time MLA Surajit Datta

Agartala (Tripura) | December 28, 2023 11:51:19 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha paid his last respects to veteran politician and seven-time MLA Surajit Datta at the Secretariat in Agartala on Thursday. ... read..

"Situation has changed...Shiv Sena should think of it": Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam rejects Uddhav's 23-seat demand in Maharashtra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 28, 2023 11:51:14 PM IST

Following the demand of the ally Shiv Sena (UBT) to avail 23 seats in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam said that the situation has "changed" now and that the Shiv Sena (UBT) should think of it. ... read..

Telangana: Amit Shah chairs meeting of Mandal Presidents of BJP

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 28, 2023 11:51:10 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting with the Mandal Presidents of the BJP from across Telangana on Thursday evening during his long-day visit to the southern state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

AAP's Sanjay Singh to offer prayers to Bharat Mata idol in jail, observe fast every Friday

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 11:51:08 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh will offer prayers to Bharat Mata's idol inside the jail and observe fasting every Friday. The Senior AAP leader has given a message from jail to stand united to safeguard the country's democracy. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Navi Mumbai, efforts on to douse it

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 28, 2023 11:51:04 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Taloja industrial area of Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra. ... read..

"keeps...divisive agenda alive": Kiren Rijiju hits out at Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra

Guwahati (Assam) | December 28, 2023 11:50:51 PM IST

Hitting out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that the Wayanad MP's yatra perpetuates a divisive agenda and his visits to various states foster division among the people. ... read..

Financial Intelligence Unit issues show cause notices to nine offshore crypto platforms

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 11:50:49 PM IST

As part of compliance action against the offshore entities, Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) has issued show cause notices to nine offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Launderin ... read..

Anish Dayal Singh appointed as DG CRPF, Nina Singh to head CISF

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 11:50:47 PM IST

IPS officer Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), an official order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said on Thursday. ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers Pakistani drone from Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 28, 2023 11:50:45 PM IST

A Pakistani drone carrying narcotics was recovered from Amritsar in a joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, an official statement said on Thursday. ... read..

"Those known for injustice are pretending to provide justice": Smriti Irani launches veiled attack at Rahul Gandh's Nyay Yatra

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 11:50:41 PM IST

In a veiled attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra, Union Minister Smriti Irani said that those who are known for injustice are pretending to provide justice these days. ... read..

"Creating new cadre of veterinarians dedicated to serving wild animals is crucial": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 11:50:35 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that creating a new cadre of veterinarians is important for those professionals who play an important role in the medical care of wild animals. ... read..

Smartwatches can detect abnormal heart rhythms in children: Study

California | December 28, 2023 11:50:31 PM IST

A recent study from the Stanford School of Medicine suggests that smartwatches can assist medical professionals in identifying and diagnosing abnormal heart rhythms in children. ... read..

Delhi govt keeps vigilant eye on new Covid-19 variant JN.1, health minister visits hospital

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 11:50:26 PM IST

Keeping a vigilant eye on the new variant JN.1 of the coronavirus, the Delhi government is in action mode, taking all the requisite steps. ... read..

"Republic Day not a platform for self-endorsement": Sunil Jakhar on "tableau" row

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 28, 2023 10:51:32 PM IST

Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar on Thursday hit out at state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann amid the "tableau" row, stating that the tableau of Punjab was rejected because of the photographs of Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann in ... read..

UP: Champat Rai shares pictures of finishing work going on inside Ayodhya Ram temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 10:51:29 PM IST

The secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Thursday shared some fresh pictures of the finishing work going on inside the Ram temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Haryana: Nirmal Singh, Chitra Sarwara quit AAP citing "personal reasons"

Chandigarh | December 28, 2023 10:51:27 PM IST

In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Haryana, senior party leader Nirmal Singh and his daughter and party's Haryana unit vice president Chitra Sarwara quit the party citing "personal reasons". ... read..

Chandrababu Naidu calls for "Think Globally, Act Globally" at TDP forum meeting

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 28, 2023 10:51:09 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, attended the TDP Forum Meeting in Bengaluru on December 28 and called to "Think Globally, Act Globally." ... read..

AP: TDP youth leader calls for expulsion of filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma from state for Vyooham

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 10:51:07 PM IST

After a row erupted over Ram Gopal Varma's latest film Vyooham based on the politics of Andhra Pradesh, several leaders have demanded the expulsion of the filmmaker from the state. ... read..

CISF nabs four airlines staff, one passenger for suspected 'human trafficking' at Delhi airport

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 10:51:05 PM IST

The Central Industrial Security Force deployed at Indira Gandhi International Airport nabbed four airline staff and one passenger suspected of being involved in "human trafficking," the Public Relations Officer, CISF, said in an official statement on Thur ... read..

SC Collegium recommends new Chief Justices for 5 High Courts

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 10:51:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of new Chief Justices for the High Courts of Punjab and Haryana, Rajasthan, Allahabad, Gauhati, and Jharkhand. ... read..

COVID-19: "We are keeping watch on situation, have made adequate arrangements," says AIIMS medical superintendent

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 10:50:58 PM IST

The national capital reported two new cases of coronavirus on Thursday and reports of both the infected patients were sent for genome sequencing to confirm whether they were instances of sub-variant, JN.1. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh continues to progress under CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 9:51:53 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh, once considered a backward state, is now being counted among the leading states. The transformative phase that began in 2017 under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership continues to progress in 2023. Under his leadership, the state go ... read..

Most patients who require hospitalisation are of influenza, RSV: Health expert

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 9:51:49 PM IST

As India logged 702 new COVID-19 cases and reported six deaths in the last 24 hours, Dr Dhiren Gupta, Senior Paediatrician, Sir Gangaram Hospital said that currently, most patients requiring hospitalisation are of influenza and Respiratory syncytial virus ... read..

NCW condemns killing of woman in Assam over suspicion of witchcraft, seeks detailed report

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 9:51:47 PM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has condemned the incident in which a woman was attacked with sharp weapons and burnt to death by a group of six persons for allegedly practising witchcraft in Assam's Sonitpur district. ... read..

"Govt not planning to buy chopper": Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma refutes media report

Shillong (Meghalaya) | December 28, 2023 9:51:37 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma refuted media reports on Thursday of the government planning to procure a helicopter for the state, citing the substantial costs and technical expertise associated with such an acquisition. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs speedy resolution of problems faced by public

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | December 28, 2023 9:51:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday met people at the Lohiahead Camp office in Udham Singh Nagar district and directed speedy resolution of their problems. ... read..

Ayodhya's new airport to be named after Maharishi Valmiki

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 9:51:27 PM IST

The new airport in Ayodhya will be named after sage poet Maharishi Valmiki, sources said on Thursday. ... read..

Assam police arrest four persons, seize heroin in Cachar district

Cachar (Assam) | December 28, 2023 9:51:25 PM IST

Police on Thursday evening apprehended four persons along with heroin in Assam's Cachar district. ... read..

CBI arrests Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, two others in bribery case

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 9:51:21 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested a Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, an Enforcement Officer and a private person for bribery of Rs 2 lakh. ... read..

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Consecration ritual to begin on January 16; preparations in full swing

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 9:51:15 PM IST

Preparations for the consecration ceremony of Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shri Ram Temple are going on at a very fast pace. As this moment is coming closer, curiosity among the common people is also increasing. ... read..

India will become USD 5 trillion economy in 2-2.5 years: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 9:51:11 PM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that in the next two and a half years, India will become a USD 5 trillion economy while addressing media persons at the launch of the E-Commerce Export Handbook for MSMEs at an event in New Delhi. ... read..

IIT Guwahati in collaboration with Assam govt's Arohan Scheme, promotes STEM subjects among students

Guwahati (Assam) | December 28, 2023 9:51:09 PM IST

Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with the Government of Assam's flagship Arohan scheme is actively engaged in motivating meritorious students to pursue STEM (science, technology, ... read..

13 crore people came out of poverty in 5 yrs, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 8:52:32 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that 13 crore people came out of poverty in the country during a five-year period. ... read..

Vivo money laundering case: Delhi court extends ED custody of Vivo India interim CEO, two others by one day

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 8:52:29 PM IST

The Patiala House Court in New Delhi on Thursday extended the ED Custody of Hong Xuquan, the Interim CEO of Vivo India and two others by one day in a money laundering case. ... read..

Delhi minister Atishi instructs Chief Secretary to file status report on ammonia treatment plant project at Wazirabad

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 8:52:27 PM IST

In view of rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Thursday wrote to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, instructing him to file a status report on the setting up of an ammonia treatment plant in Wazirabad. ... read..

Paramilitary forces to switch to 'Sandes App' for official communication, document sharing

By Saurabh Trivedi New Delhi | December 28, 2023 8:52:25 PM IST

Para-Military forces will completely switch to 'Sandes App' for all official communication and sharing of documents from the first week of January. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, flag off Amrit Bharat trains on December 30

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 8:52:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a visit to Ayodhya on December 30, during which he will inaugurate the Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station, a significant milestone in the government's commitment to enhancing infrastructure and connectiv ... read..

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expresses condolence over loss of lives in Guna road accident

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 8:52:08 PM IST

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday mourned the loss of 13 people in a tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Guna, in which 17 others were also injured. ... read..

"Aditya-L1 set to reach Lagrange Point on January 6": ISRO chief S Somnath at Bombay Tech Fest

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 28, 2023 8:52:00 PM IST

Chairman of The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) S. Somanath attended the annual science and technology festival of IIT Bombay and announced that Aditya L1 spacecraft is set to reach its cosmic destination, Lagrange Point 1 (L1), on January 6, 20 ... read..

BJP's V Muraleedharan slams Congress for its unclear stand in attending Ram Mandir consecration ceremony

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 8:51:58 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Thursday slammed Congress for its alleged discomfort in attending the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

"Crores of people achieved financial inclusion; focus on welfare of poor, women in last 9 years": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 28, 2023 8:51:49 PM IST

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday attended the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme at Athagada block in Cuttack and said that crores of people in the country achieved financial inclusion and Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre had put sp ... read..

Tamil Nadu floods: CISF personnel conduct rescue, relief operations in Tuticorin

Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 8:51:43 PM IST

CISF personnel of NFC Pazahayakayal in Tuticorin conducted rescue and relief operations during the Tamil Nadu floods, facilitating the safe passage of people and delivery of ration in challenging conditions. ... read..

"Centre has discriminated": AAP CM Bhagwant Mann on exclusion of Delhi, Punjab tableau in Republic Day parade

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 28, 2023 7:52:27 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hit out at the BJP-led central government over the non-inclusion of the state's tableau for the Republic Day parade, alleging the Centre has discriminated against the states ruled by the Aam Aadmi Party. ... read..

PM Modi's arrival in Rammay Ayodhya will be unforgettable: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 7:52:25 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday gave instructions to make all arrangements to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the religious city of Ayodhya on December 30 an "unforgettable event." ... read..

PM Modi to visit Ayodhya on Dec 30, to inaugurate several development projects

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 7:52:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 11,100 crore to revamp civic facilities and develop world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on December 30. ... read..

"Rajasthan govt committed to punishing criminals": BJP's Rajendra Rathore

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 28, 2023 7:52:06 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajendra Rathore on Thursday heaped praise on the present state government led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, stating that the latter is committed to punishing criminals. ... read..

Hyderabad student dies by suicide due to exam anxiety

Rangareddy (Telangana) | December 28, 2023 7:52:04 PM IST

An intermediate first-year student allegedly died by suicide over exam "fear" in Hyderabad's Peerzadiguda, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi reports two fresh Covid-19 cases, samples sent for Genome Sequencing

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 7:52:02 PM IST

The national capital has reported two fresh cases of COVID-19, said the Medical Superintendent of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital. ... read..

Nagpur is birthplace of Ambedkar's, RSS's contrasting ideologies: Kharge at 'Hain Taiyyar Hum' rally

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 28, 2023 7:51:55 PM IST

In his address at the party's 'Hain Taiyyar Hum' rally in Nagpur on Wednesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that Nagpur is the birthplace of two ideologies, one of Bhimrao Ambedkar and the other of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). ... read..

"Going to win elections in Maharashtra, country": Rahul Gandhi at Congress rally in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 28, 2023 7:51:52 PM IST

In his address at the Congress' 'Hain Taiyyar Hum' rally in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday exuded confidence that the grand old party will win elections in Maharashtra and across the country. ... read..

"Why will he resign?" asks JD (U) leader KC Tyagi amid reports of Lalan Singh's resignation

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 7:51:48 PM IST

JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Thursday refuted rumours of Lalan Singh's resignation as party president on Thursday, saying that Nitish Kumar, Lalan Singh and he have been together for the last 48 years, so why would he resign? ... read..

"There's fight between two opposing ideologies in country," says Rahul Gandhi at Hain Taiyyar Hum rally

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 28, 2023 7:51:46 PM IST

While participating in the 'Hain Taiyyar Hum' rally in Nagpur district, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that there is an ongoing conflict between two opposing ideologies in the country. ... read..

"It will be Rahul Gandhi vs PM Modi in 2024 polls," says Karnataka BJP leader

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 28, 2023 6:51:15 PM IST

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and BJP leader CN Ashwath Narayan said on Thursday that the contest in 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

Assam: 14-day ASOMI SARAS Mela 2023 underway in Guwahati's Khanapara

Guwahati (Assam) | December 28, 2023 6:51:07 PM IST

The 14-day-long ASOMI SARAS which commenced earlier this week is underway at Ganesh Mandir Field of Khanapara in Guwahati. ... read..

"Profiting over dead...:" Congress hit BJP over Rs 40,000 crore COVID scam

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 6:51:05 PM IST

A day after Karnataka BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged that Rs 40,000 crore was embezzled by former CM BS Yediyurappa during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the party was "profiting over the dead." ... read..

Chanda Kochhar, 10 others accused of 'cheating' private company, case registered

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 6:50:57 PM IST

A case has been registered against former ICICI Bank Managing Director and CEO Chanda Kochhar in the national capital, accusing Kochhar and 10 others of cheating a private company, leading to a loss of Rs 27 crores. ... read..

NIA chargesheets six key accused in Maharashtra ISIS terror module case

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 6:50:53 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged six people involved in recruitment and fund-raising for the global terrorist organisation. ... read..

Maharashtra ISIS terror module members had been sharing 'DIY' kits with their contacts: NIA charge-sheet

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 6:50:47 PM IST

In a significant revelation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said that members of the Maharashtra Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror module had been sharing "DIY (Do It Yourself) kits" with their contacts committed to propag ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Two police constables held for looting Rs 14 lakh from bus driver in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 6:50:23 PM IST

Two police constables posted at Chandan Nagar police station in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district were arrested in connection with looting Rs 14 lakh from a private bus driver in the city, a police official said on Thursday. ... read..

"Option of filing review petition being explored": CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 28, 2023 5:51:28 PM IST

CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami on Thursday said that options are being explored including filing a review petition before the Supreme Court in regard to its judgment upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate the Article 370. ... read..

UP: BSP MP, former party MLA likely to join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) | December 28, 2023 5:51:26 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP from the Lalganj constituency, Sangeeta Azad and former party MLA, Azad Ari Mardan are likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Villagers in TN name a road after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman near Ramanathapuram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 5:51:22 PM IST

Villagers of Ramanathapuram city named a road after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after she advocated for the construction of a flyover in Landhai village. ... read..

Special trains to run from Amritsar, Bathinda, Chandigarh to Ayodhya for consecration ceremony

Ambala (Haryana) | December 28, 2023 5:51:20 PM IST

In a bid to accommodate the surge in demand during the newly built Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony next month, the Ambala Division of Railways has announced plans to run special trains from Amritsar, Bathinda and Chandigarh to the holy city of Ayodhya. ... read..

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