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"Pakistan has once again started promoting militancy": Defence expert Qamar Agha on recent terror attacks in J-K

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 5:51:10 PM IST

Defence Expert Qamar Agha said on Tuesday that Pakistan has once again started promoting militancy in the region as it wants to thwart the developmental agenda that is being carried out by the Centre there after the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kash ... read..

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi releases calendar that depicts PM Modi bowing to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Hubballi (Karnataka) | December 26, 2023 5:51:08 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday released a calendar depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi bowing to Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays courtesy call on Assam CM Sarma in Tehri Garhwal

Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | December 26, 2023 5:50:53 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Tehri Garhwal's Narendranagar on Tuesday. ... read..

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urges public not to panic amid rising cases of COVID's JN.1 sub-variant

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 26, 2023 4:51:09 PM IST

Amid rising cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of COVID in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the public to not panic while assuring that everything is fine so far. ... read..

India reported 69 cases of COVID subvariant JN.1 till Monday

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 4:51:07 PM IST

A total of 69 cases of JN.1 subvariant of COVID have been reported in the country till December 25, Health Ministry sources said on Tuesday. ... read..

Union Minister Anurag Thakur appeals to youth to give up drugs on Veer Bal Diwas

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 4:51:03 PM IST

On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, Union Minister Anurag Thakur appealed to the youth of the country to give up drugs, embrace sports and promote Fit India. ... read..

"Those called by Lord Ram will only reach...": Meenakashi Lekhi's indirect jibe at CPM on skipping consecration ceremony

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 4:50:59 PM IST

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi took an indirect jibe at the CPI (M) decision to skip the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 3.3 magnitude earthquake hits Ambikapur

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | December 26, 2023 4:50:57 PM IST

A low-intensity earthquake of 3.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale was recorded near Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed. ... read..

"India's growing economic, strategic power has filled some forces with jealousy, hatred": Rajnath Singh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 4:50:47 PM IST

After the INS Imphal, a Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyer was commissioned into the Indian Navy, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the INS Imphal is a shining example of 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence and a reflection of th ... read..

PM Modi's YouTube channel crosses 2 crore subscribers; highest among global leaders

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 4:50:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel on Tuesday crossed 2 crore subscriptions and is the highest amongst top global leaders. ... read..

J-K: Indian Army recover arms, arrest three in Pulwama

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 4:50:40 PM IST

In a joint operation at Panzu and Gamiraj in Pulwama district, the Indian Army and J-K Police arrested three individuals with two pistols and other war-like stores. ... read..

'Khule mann, band muhh': Congress Jairam Ramesh on INDIA seat-sharing talks

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 3:52:51 PM IST

Amid the continuing suspense over a seat-sharing agreement between the partners in the Opposition alliance -- INDIA, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said talks would be held with an 'open mind'. ... read..

Farooq Abdullah bats for India-Pakistan dialogue claims JK could become 'Gaza' without dialogue

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 3:52:49 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah warned on Tuesday that the Union Territory will meet the same fate as that of Gaza, which is at war with Israel, in the "absence" of a political dialogue. ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers four packets of narcotic substance from farmhouse in Fazilka

Fazilka (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 3:52:38 PM IST

The BSF recovered four packets of a narcotic substance suspected to be heroin from a farmhouse in Fazilka district on Tuesday. ... read..

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri offers prayers at Patna Sahib gurudwara on occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas'

Patna (Bihar) | December 26, 2023 3:52:36 PM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri offered prayers at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas' on Tuesday. ... read..

Veer Bal Diwas celebrated across the country, Sikh community thanks PM Modi

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 3:52:34 PM IST

Headlining an event in the national capital to mark 'Veer Bal Divas', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday noted how fellow Indians were taking pride in the country's heritage saying that the world, today, is viewing the country in a different light. ... read..

Congress leaders pay tributes to former president Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma on his death anniversary

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 3:52:28 PM IST

Congress leaders paid tribute to former President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma on his death anniversary. ... read..

Indian Navy commissions stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Imphal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 3:52:20 PM IST

The Indian Navy commissioned the indigenously built stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Imphal on Tuesday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde and other dignitaries. ... read..

Uttarakhand: 6 dead, 2 injured after brick wall collapses in Lahboli village

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 26, 2023 3:52:15 PM IST

Six workers died after a brick wall collapsed at Lahboli village of Mangalore police station area in Haridwar district on Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

Year of records and many new highs at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 26, 2023 3:52:11 PM IST

During the Cricket World Cup final matches, for three consecutive days, Ahmedabad Airport had the highest passenger movement, with 42,224 passengers travelling on one of those days. ... read..

Army Chief Manoj Pande calls on President Murmu in Delhi

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 3:52:03 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Fisherfolk pay homage to victims on 19th anniversary of 2004 Tsunami

Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 3:52:01 PM IST

On the 19th anniversary of the 2004 Tsunami, which left a long trail of death and devastation in its wake in the state, fishermen in Thiruvallur paid their tributes to the victims at Pazhaverkadu beach to their family members who lost their lives in the c ... read..

District administration launches drive to overhaul Kunds in Ayodhya ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram temple

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 3:51:59 PM IST

Ahead of the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the district administration and Municipal administration of Ayodhya have launched a drive to overhaul the Kunds or Water Ponds of Ayodhya. ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai participates in 'Veer Bal Diwas' celebration at Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 26, 2023 3:51:48 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai participated in the 'Veer Bal Diwas' celebration on Tuesday at Raipur to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh's sons Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji. ... read..

"Sahibzadas' fight against Mughals sets example for us": Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 3:51:46 PM IST

On the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas', West Bengal Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvdendu Adhikari said that the way Sahibzadas fought against the Mughals to protect their religion and sacrificed themselves sets a proud example for our cou ... read..

"MK Stalin acts like a toy CM" says AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 3:51:43 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and said on Tuesday that the DMK government has no achievements in the state. ... read..

Those behind attack on India cargo vessel will be found and dealt with: Rajnath at commissioning of INS Imphal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 3:51:41 PM IST

The government has taken the recent drone attack on a ship in the Arabian Sea very seriously, and, whoever carried out the strike will be tracked down and dealt with, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..

NCP calls for four-day 'Shetkari Akrosh Morcha' from Dec 27 against Centre over farmer's issue

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 2:51:24 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule has announced a four-day protest in Maharashtra's Pune from December 27 against the central government over the problems faced by the farmers. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath observes 'Veer Bal Diwas' in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 2:51:10 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath observed 'Veer Bal Diwas', in Lucknow and paid obeisance to Guru Granth Sahib, by carrying the Holy Book on his head, at a program at his official residence in Lucknow. ... read..

Dense fog in Delhi: 12 flights diverted to Jaipur, Lucknow so far

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 2:51:06 PM IST

As many as 12 flights were diverted to Jaipur and Lucknow airports following visibility issues due to dense fog over Delhi. ... read..

Amit Shah, JP Nadda offers prayer at Gurudwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 2:51:02 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Bharatiya Janta Party national president JP Nadda visited and offered prayers at Gurudwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas. ... read..

Delhi Advocate files complaint against Swami Prasad Maurya over his "Hindu religion is betrayal" remark

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 2:50:56 PM IST

A day after Samajwadi Party Leader Swami Prasad Maurya justified his "Hindu religion is betrayal" remark and set off a political storm, a Delhi advocate has taken offence at his remark and filed a complaint against him with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanja ... read..

Madhya Pradesh Congress holds meeting for upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 2:50:52 PM IST

After facing a defeat in recently concluded Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, the Congress party is gearing up for the upcmoing Lok Sabha election and held a meeting for the same at the state Congress office in Bhopal on Tuesday. ... read..

J-K: Dense fog disrupts life in Srinagar; minimum temperature drops to minus 3 degree Celsius

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 2:50:48 PM IST

Dense fog continues to disrupt normal life in the valley, as the minimum temperature was recorded at minus three degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Monday night. ... read..

Farooq Abdullah bats for India-Pakistan dialogue warnk JK could become 'Gaza' without dialogue

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 2:50:34 PM IST

"People with comorbidities should get COVID test done, not ignore cough and cold" says Dr Rajesh Chawla

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 2:50:32 PM IST

The JN.1 sub-variant of COVID has emerged all over the world, the virus which started in the US and other countries spread in India from Kerala and now there are more than 63 proven JN.1 variants in India, said a doctor from one of the leading Hospital gr ... read..

"Such statements are wrong" UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya slams Swami Prasad Maurya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 1:51:42 PM IST

In a reaction to Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya's controversial statement on Hinduism, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that people like Maurya are wronging themselves by making such statements. ... read..

23 resolutions, one special resolution passed at AIADMK General Council, Executive Committee meeting in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 1:51:34 PM IST

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Council (GC) and Executive Committee (EC) held a meeting at Shrivaaru Venkataachalapathy Palace in Chennai's Vanagaram area on Tuesday. ... read..

"World looking at us in a different light": PM Modi at event to mark 'Veer Bal Diwas'

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 1:51:32 PM IST

UP: Tourists face difficulties seeing Taj Mahal amid dense layer of fog in Agra

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 1:51:30 PM IST

As the winter chill continues to grip parts of North India, tourists in UP's Agra faced difficulties on their visit to the historical monument Taj Mahal as the city on Tuesday morning was engulfed by a dense layer of fog, significantly affecting the visib ... read..

"World looking at us in different light, we don't have even a second to waste": PM Modi on 'Veer Bal Diwas'

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 1:51:28 PM IST

IMD issues dense fog alert for northwest, parts of adjoining central India for another 3-4 days

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 1:51:26 PM IST

Dense fog is likely to continue over northwest and parts of adjoining central India during the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department said in a statement on Tuesday. ... read..

Gulmarg: Heavy tourist footfall during Christmas holidays signifies successful tourist season for JK

Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 1:51:22 PM IST

World-famous tourist destination Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to receive a huge influx of tourists in the coming months, especially on New Year. The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) along with other administrative wings and tourism players ... read..

CPM not to attend Ram Temple opening, says Brinda Karat, says politicisation of religious event

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 1:51:12 PM IST

Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Tuesday her party would skip the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Passengers escape fatal accident as bike hits bus in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 1:51:04 PM IST

Passengers escaped narrowly and a major accident was averted when a private bus was hit by a speeding bike near Boileauganj crossing in Shimla on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: One person arrested for stabbing man to death during heated argument

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:51:31 PM IST

One person has been arrested for stabbing a man to death over a heated argument, police said. ... read..

Flight operations disrupted at Delhi Airport as visibility drops to zero

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:51:28 PM IST

Flight operations were severely affected at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi as visibility dropped to 50 meters on Tuesday. ... read..

"Atal ji's dream of building Ram temple fulfilled by PM Modi": Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 12:51:21 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a scathing attack on Uddhav Thackeray without naming him regarding the Ram Temple and said the dream of the construction of Ram temple and removal of Article 370, that former Prime Minister Atal ... read..

"PM Modi spread saga of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons' sacrifice in India, world": Amit Shah

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:51:15 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday remembered the sacrifice of last Sikh guru- Guru Gobind Singh's four sons on the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas' and mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spread the saga of their sacrifice to every corner of the ... read..

PM Modi attends programme marking 'Veer Bal Diwas' in Delhi

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:51:13 PM IST

The day after hosting a delegation from the Christian community at his residence in the national capital on Christmas Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a programme marking 'Veer Baal Diwas' at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam in the national ... read..

Odisha: BJD celebrates its 27th Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 26, 2023 12:51:11 PM IST

The ruling party in Odisha, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is celebrating its 27th Foundation Day. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav calls on former CM Chouhan after cabinet expansion

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 12:51:09 PM IST

After Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday called on former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the state capital Bhopal. ... read..

73-year-old man trampled to death by wild elephant in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 12:51:04 PM IST

In an unfortunate incident, a 73-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant when he went for open defecation in Narasipuram, Coimbatore on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Punjab: 100 Pak drones shot down this year, says BSF

Punjab | December 26, 2023 12:50:58 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) informed on Tuesday that its personnel have either successfully shot down or recovered 100 Pakistani drones, through which attempts were made to smuggle narcotics, arms and ammunition into Indian territory, to date. ... read..

Rajasthan: Cheetah 'Agni' repatriated from Baran after escaping from Kuno National Park

Baran (Rajasthan) | December 26, 2023 12:50:52 PM IST

The team of Kuno National Park and Forest Department of Baran district, in a joint operation repatriated Cheetah 'Agni' from Baran, Rajasthan, after the Cheetah managed to escape from Kuno National Park ... read..

Railway track damaged due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 11:51:20 AM IST

The railway track in Alwarthirunagari has been damaged due to heavy rainfall in the Thoothukudi district, and repair work is underway. ... read..

"Lord Ram must be wondering...": Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal over death of Army personnel in Rajouri

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 11:51:18 AM IST

After the death of four army personnel in Rajouri where two Army vehicles were ambushed by heavily armed terrorists, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal expressed his grief over the incident and said that Lord Ram must be wondering what's happened to my people. ... read..

"Has Shashi Panja joined BJP?" BJP's Agnimitra Paul questions Trinamool leader's comments on party

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 11:51:16 AM IST

In reaction to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister Shashi Panja commenting on internal squabbles in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership in West Bengal, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul questioned if the former had joined the BJP. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: People in Cuddalore pay homage to victims on 19th anniversary of 2004 Tsunami

Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 11:51:14 AM IST

On the 19th anniversary of the 2004 Tsunami on Tuesday, the fisherfolk and residents in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district paid homage to those who lost lives in the catastrophe. ... read..

Winter chill continues to grip parts of North India; cold waves and dense fog in several cities

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 11:51:02 AM IST

The winter chill continues to grip North India, as cities such as Prayagraj, Ghaziabad and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh and Moga in Punjab faced cold waves, engulfed in dense fog on Tuesday morning. ... read..

"Lord Ram is in my heart, don't need to show off": Kapil Sibal on attending consecration ceremony at Ayodhya

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 11:51:00 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has said that Lord Ram is in his heart and he does not need to engage in any show, the statement came when Sibal was asked if he intends to attend the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya scheduled on January 22. ... read..

14 trains delayed due to dense fog in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 11:50:58 AM IST

The Northern Railways informed that 14 trains have been affected so far in the northern zone due to the dense fog prevailing over the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..

Sanjay Bhandari case: Court issues open-ended NBW against UK national Sumit Chaddha

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 11:50:53 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi has issued an open-ended non-bailable warrant (NBW) against UK national Sumit Chadha, newly accused by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering related to controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and others. ... read..

Congress begins exercise of studying prospective candidates for 2024 Lok Sabha in Karnataka

Uttara Kannada (Karnataka) | December 26, 2023 11:50:51 AM IST

Karnataka Minister of Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation H.K. Patil on Monday said that the background of the Lok Sabha election is being studied to see the suitability of candidates. ... read..

Opposition should watch Vajpayee videos, learn how to behave in Parliament: BJP Bengal chief

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 11:50:47 AM IST

Taking a swipe at the Opposition alliance on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday, the BJP's West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar said the leaders in the rival alliance to old videos of the departed saffron ... read..

Ujjwala scheme: Udhampur women in J-K thank PM Modi for free LPG connections

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 10:50:58 AM IST

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), under which clean cooking fuel is provided to poor households across the country, is transforming the lives of women in Panchayat Satian of Ramnagar Tehsil in Udhampur who had to cover a lot of distance to collect ... read..

'Belated wisdom': Sena (UBT) mouthpiece jabs Centre over suspension of wrestling federation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 10:50:56 AM IST

Saamana, the official mouthpiece of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction), on Tuesday took potshots at the Centre over an official release by the Union Ministry for Sports and Youth Affairs, suspending the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). ... read..

J-K: Three suspects held along with war-like stores in Pulwama

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 10:50:54 AM IST

Three suspected individuals have been apprehended along with the recovery of two pistols and other war-like stores during a joint cordon and search operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, the Army said on Tuesday. ... read..

J-K: Three-storey footwear store in Poonch gutted in fire

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 9:50:41 AM IST

A fire broke out at a three-storey shop at the main market in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. ... read..

Delhi-NCR wakes to a layer of dense fog as cold wave grips capital

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 9:50:32 AM IST

A layer of dense fog was witnessed over the Delhi-NCR region on Tuesday morning, as the temperature dropped to almost 7 degrees in the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department. ... read..

Makeshift bridge set up for Christmas celebrations in Neyyattinkara town in Kerala collapses, several injured

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 26, 2023 9:50:30 AM IST

A makeshift bridge set up for Christmas celebrations collapsed at Poovar near Neyyattinkara, causing injuries to seven people, officials said. ... read..

Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya justifies Hindu 'Dhoka' remark says "SC has said the same thing"

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 9:50:24 AM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya, who is infamous for his controversial statements, explained his "Hindu ek dhoka hai" remark, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat and Union Minister Nit ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out in scrap market near Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 8:51:18 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in a scrap market near Lucknow's Keshav Nagar area in the early hours of Tuesday, fire officials said. ... read..

More than 1500 people perform tabla in Gwalior, set Guinness World Record

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 8:51:16 AM IST

More than 1500 people performed tabla in the 'Taal Darbar' at Gwalior fort on Monday and set a Guinness World Record for the most numbers of people performing tabla simultaneously. ... read..

"PM Modi to soon flag off Amrit Bharat train with 'Push-Pull' tech", says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 7:50:55 AM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off the newly made Amrit Bharat train which features push-pull technology. ... read..

Aircraft with 303 Indian passengers held in France lands at Mumbai airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 7:50:53 AM IST

The A-340 aircraft, with 303 Indian passengers, that was grounded in France over suspected human trafficking, landed in Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits Leh

Leh (Ladakh) | December 26, 2023 7:50:51 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hit the Leh region in the wee hours of Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out in Patlikuhal forest area of Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 7:50:49 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in the Patlikuhal forest area of Kullu, destroying forest wealth worth crores of rupees. ... read..

"Govt to give white ration cards to poor in Telangana": Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 26, 2023 7:50:47 AM IST

As a part of 'Praja Palana' (people's governance) in Telangana, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao has said that from December 28 to January 6, the state government will give white ration cards to the poor in Telangana. ... read..

'LGBTQ Fashion Show' in Siliguri to spread awareness about issues faced by community

Siliguri (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 7:50:45 AM IST

An LGBTQ Fashion Show was organised in Siliguri where more than 28 participants from various districts of North Bengal participated in it. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Seven people fined Rs 50,000 each for hunting spotted deer in Hosur

Hosur (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 7:50:43 AM IST

Seven people were fined Rs 50,000 each for allegedly hunting spotted deer and selling the meat, Denkanikottai Forest Department said. ... read..

"People have faith in Modi's guarantee which means development": Gujarat CM

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 26, 2023 5:50:09 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that people in the country have faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee, which means development. ... read..

J-K: 3.7 magnitude earthquake hits Kishtwar

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 26, 2023 5:50:07 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 on the Richter Scale hit the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed. ... read..

Stop violence, start peaceful dialogue: Chief Minister Biren Singh appeals to people amid Manipur crisis

Imphal (Manipur) | December 26, 2023 3:50:27 AM IST

Stating that tourism in the state has reduced by 10-20 per cent, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appealed to the people to stop violence and start a peaceful dialogue to end the ethnic crisis. ... read..

Indian Navy to commission Stealth-Guided Missile Destroyer 'Imphal' today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 2:51:35 AM IST

The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth-guided missile destroyer Imphal, at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on December 26, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the Chief Guest. ... read..

Delhi: Saurabh Bharadwaj accuses Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar of inaction over sexual harassment case in Burari

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:22:24 AM IST

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday slammed Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar for his "inaction" over the alleged sexual harassment of outsourced workers at Burari Hospital. ... read..

Fifth group of Tamil delegates reaches Kashi to attend Kashi Tamil Sangamam II

Kashi (Varanasi) | December 26, 2023 12:22:20 AM IST

The fifth batch of Tamil delegates comprising farmers and artisans (named after the sacred river Narmada) reached Kashi today to participate in Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase II. ... read..

MP: Six vehicles ram into each other, catch fire

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 12:22:18 AM IST

Six vehicles including five cars and a truck caught fire after ramming into each other on the Agra-Mumbai national highway at Ganesh Ghat in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, said the police. ... read..

Telangana reports 10 fresh COVID-19 cases

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 26, 2023 12:22:04 AM IST

Telangana on Monday reported 10 COVID-19 cases when 989 samples were tested in the state, said a COVID status bulletin released by the state government. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh police crack down on reckless driving post viral video

Lahaul Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 12:22:02 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Police on Monday issued a challan to the owner of an SUV for allegedly driving the SUV in Chandra River, Lahaul and Spiti after a video of it went viral on social media. ... read..

Good Governance Day: Govt launches 3 new features on iGOT Mission Karmayogi platform

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:22:00 AM IST

On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi by introducing three new features on the iGOT Karmayogi platform that include My iGOT, Blended Programs and Curated Programs. ... read..

"Good governance means being service-centric rather than power-centric": PM Modi

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:21:54 AM IST

Highlighting the benefits of good governance and scam-free government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that good governance has resulted in 13.5 crore people coming out of poverty. ... read..

"For progress of state...," Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 12:21:52 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh said that he will fulfil his responsibilities with the utmost dedication for the progress of the state. ... read..

Pro-talks group of ULFA likely to sign peace agreement soon

Guwahati (Assam) | December 26, 2023 12:21:46 AM IST

The most awaited peace pact between both state and central governments and a pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is likely to be signed by the end of this year or in January next year. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates 'Shimla Winter Carnival'

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 12:21:44 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated the first-ever 'Shimla Winter Carnival' at the historic Ridge in Shimla. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Union MoS Annpurna Devi visit Varanasi during Kashi Tamil Sangamam II

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 12:21:40 AM IST

Governor of Tamil Nadu RN Ravi and Union Minister of State for Education, Annpurna Devi, visited the Assi Ghat in Varanasi on Monday. ... read..

"Double-engine govt under leadership of PM Modi will...," CM Mohan Yadav after MP Cabinet expansion

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 12:21:38 AM IST

Following the expansion of the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Monday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hoped that the double-engine government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi would do all the development work in the states. ... read..

Assam: Woman burnt to death by group of six persons for allegedly practicing witchcraft in Sonipat

Sonitpur (Assam) | December 26, 2023 12:21:36 AM IST

In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old 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, the police said on Monday. ... read..

Rajasthan: Govind Singh Dotasara attacks BJP over termination of 'Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitra' program

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 26, 2023 12:21:32 AM IST

Rajasthan Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasara on Monday trained guns at the state government ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the termination of 'Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitra' internship program. ... read..

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