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Punjab: BSF foils smuggling attempt, 3 arrested

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 25, 2023 4:21:30 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a smuggling attempt in Punjab's Amritsar and arrested three smugglers who were trying to flee with the consignment of heroin, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Have faith, new govt will work for development: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on BJP-led MP govt

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 4:21:28 PM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed faith that the members of the state cabinet who will take oath today will work for the development of the state under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and newly elected Chi ... read..

"INDI alliance emboldening him": Shehzad Poonawalla after Kalyan Banerjee dares Centre over Dhankhar mimicry

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 4:21:26 PM IST

In a blistering takedown of the Opposition after suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee defiantly stood his ground and dared the Centre to put him in jail over his impression of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla ... read..

PM Modi hands over cheque pertaining to dues of Hukumchand Mill workers in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 4:21:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over cheques worth about Rs 224 crore dues to the Hukumchand Mill workers to the official liquidator and heads of the Labour Union of Hukumchand Mill in Indore on Monday. ... read..

UAPA case against Newsclick: Amit Chakravarty moves plea to turn approver

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 3:20:58 PM IST

Amit Chakravarty, HR head of news portal NewsClick, has moved an application before the court concerned saying that he wants to become an approver in the case and is ready to give his statement under 164 Crpc before Magistrate in the case registered under ... read..

D K Jangala, Additional Sessions Judge, elected as President of Judicial Service Association of Delhi

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 3:20:49 PM IST

The elections of the Judicial Service Association (JSA) of Delhi were conducted in pursuance of the notification dated November 2, 2023. The elections were conducted for three posts, i.e., secretary and treasurer, which were announced on December 22, 2023 ... read..

Domestic flight operations at Surat Airport's newly inaugurated terminal begins

Surat (Gujarat) | December 25, 2023 3:20:45 PM IST

Surat International Airport on Monday commenced domestic flight operations from its newly inaugurated terminal, built at a cost of Rs 353 crore, with the arrival of two flights from Delhi and Hyderabad. ... read..

63 cases of JN.1 variant detected in country till Sunday, highest from Goa

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | December 25, 2023 3:20:35 PM IST

A total of 63 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected till Sunday, with Goa reporting the highest number of cases, Health Ministry sources said on Monday. ... read..

BJP National President JP Nadda extends Christmas greetings

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 3:20:30 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda on Monday extended his greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Christmas and called upon the people to draw inspiration from Jesus Christ. ... read..

"Arrogance at its peak in TMC": Dharmendra Pradhan hits out after Kalyan Banerjee dares Centre to arrest him over mimicry row

Angul (Odisha) | December 25, 2023 3:20:28 PM IST

In a scathing attack on suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee over the viral video purportedly showing him doing an impression of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar during the recent Winter Session of Parliament, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday ... read..

New-age amenities with a touch of mythology: How Ayodhya railway station is being remodelled ahead of temple consecration

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 2:21:18 PM IST

Refurbished platforms, new signboards, escalators, lifts, and murals of Lord Ram painted on walls--these and many more would be the features of the Ayodhya railway station after the ongoing revamp. ... read..

Robert Vadra celebrates Christmas with street children, blesses them with gifts

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 2:21:13 PM IST

Businessman and husband to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra, celebrated Christmas with street children and blessed them with gifts. ... read..

J-K Congress leaders to meet Kharge, discuss Lok Sabha election preparations

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 2:21:09 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders are scheduled to meet party leadership in the national capital on Tuesday to discuss election preparedness for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said. ... read..

2 killed, 13 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in J-K's Reasi district

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2023 2:21:05 PM IST

Two persons were killed while 13 others were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, police said on Monday. ... read..

"Let us not forget...": CJI condoles death of 4 soldiers in J-K at Christmas event in SC

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 2:21:03 PM IST

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, on Monday, condoled the death of four soldiers in an ambush attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector on Thursday of last week. ... read..

Country can never forget Atalji, says former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 2:20:55 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Himachal Pradesh paid their tribute on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday, with former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur stating that the country can never forg ... read..

Bihar: Police inspector shot, injured by unknown miscreants in Patna

Patna (Bihar) | December 25, 2023 1:21:00 PM IST

Days after a police inspector was killed and a home guard was seriously injured in an alleged attack by liquor smugglers in Bihar's Begursarai district, one police inspector in Patna was shot in the hand by some unknown miscreants. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Rajouri terror attack

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 25, 2023 1:20:58 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday paid tribute to two army personnel, Naik Virendra Singh and Rifleman Gautam Kumar, who lost their lives in a terrorist ambush on Thursday in Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Several injured in bus-trolley collision in Haryana's Jind

Jind (Haryana) | December 25, 2023 1:20:56 PM IST

Several people travelling in a Haryana roadways bus were injured after it collided with a trolley near Ashrafgarh Dauri village in the Jind district. ... read..

Fog blankets Bathinda as temperature drops, commuters face visibility challenges

Bathinda (Punjab) | December 25, 2023 1:20:54 PM IST

As the temperature dropped to 6.2 degree Celsius in Punjab's Bathinda on Monday, a dense layer of fog has engulfed the city, causing inconveninance for commuters. ... read..

Kharge writes to Dhankhar, expresses inability to meet him as he's away from Delhi

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 1:20:49 PM IST

Amid the bitter war of words between the Centre and the Opposition over a viral video of suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee purportedly mocking the mannerisms of Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday wrote to the Rajya S ... read..

Six killed in separate road accidents in Telangana

Nalgonda (Telangana) | December 25, 2023 1:20:47 PM IST

A total of six people were killed in two separate road accidents in Telangana's Nalgonda district, police said. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma makes surprise visit to Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh hospital

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 25, 2023 1:20:43 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma made a surprise visit to Sawai Man Singh Hospital (SMS) in Jaipur on Monday to take stock of healthcare services there. ... read..

Delhi: Rape accused flees CISF custody after being detained at IGI Airport

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:16 PM IST

A rape accused escaped from the custody of Central Industrial Security Force personnel at Delhi's IGI Airport, Delhi Police informed on Monday, adding that the incident took place on December 20. ... read..

"Kerala is very important to us": Congress leader Deepa Dasmunsi takes charge of state ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:14 PM IST

Ahead of the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader and Telangana and Kerala in-charge, Deepa Dasmunsi, said on Sunday that Kerala is the second state for which she has been given responsibility and emphasized its significance. ... read..

Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory as visibility drops due to fog

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:12 PM IST

Delhi Airport on Monday issued a passenger advisory after thick fog affected operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. ... read..

Army chief Gen Manoj Pande to visit Rajouri sector today to review ongoing counter-terrorist operations

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2023 12:21:10 PM IST

Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande is scheduled to visit the Rajouri sector on Monday days after four soldiers were killed in a terror attack in the region earlier. ... read..

Two Vistara flights to Hyderabad return due to bad weather conditions

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:08 PM IST

Two Hyderabad-bound Vistara flights from Bengaluru and Mumbai returned to their respective departure stations on Monday morning due to bad weather conditions in Hyderabad, the airline said. ... read..

Fire breaks out at a building in Mumbai's Chembur

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2023 12:21:06 PM IST

A fire broke out at a flat in a building in Mumbai's Chembur area, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

"Party confused; don't implement what they promise": BRS' K Kavitha hits out at Congress over hijab row

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 25, 2023 12:21:02 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Monday over the hijab row, stating that the party is confused and does not implement what they promise. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 12:20:58 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion today, oath taking at 3.30 pm: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 12:20:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that members of the state cabinet will take the oath around 3:30 pm on Monday. ... read..

J-K: Additional forces deployed in Poonch as search for terrorists continues in Rajouri

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2023 12:20:52 PM IST

Additional security personnel were deployed in the Poonch district on Monday even as a search operation was ongoing in the forested terrain of Dera ki Gali, where two Army vehicles were ambushed by heavily armed terrorists from across the border last week ... read..

Telangana: Man missing after car falls into pond in Vikarabad

Vikarabad (Telangana) | December 25, 2023 12:20:48 PM IST

A person was reported missing after his car fell into a pond in Telangana's Vikarabad district, a police official said on Monday. ... read..

"Let's resolve to work together for well-being of one and all": President Murmu extends Christmas greetings

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 11:20:17 AM IST

Extending her greetings to fellow citizens on Christmas Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called upon the people to work unitedly for the well-being and prosperity of one and all. ... read..

Vajpayee's birth anniversary: PM Modi, President Murmu, others pay floral tribute at 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 11:20:12 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bigwigs led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi on Monday to offer floral tributes on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. ... read..

Parties should set aside differences and unite to crush terror in J-K: Former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2023 10:20:52 AM IST

Condemning the killing of a retired senior police officer in Baramulla, former Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday urged all political parties to unite in the fight against terror. ... read..

Cold wave tightens grip on north India, Delhi shivers in dense fog with 'Very Poor' air quality

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 10:20:50 AM IST

As the cold wave tightened its grip on North India, the national capital woke up to an even colder morning accompanied by dense fog on Monday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Minor girl consumes poison after being raped

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 10:20:48 AM IST

In a shocking incident in central India's Damoh district, a minor girl consumed poison after being allegedly raped by a youth. ... read..

"We recall noble teachings of Lord Christ": PM Modi extends greetings on Christmas

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 10:20:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Christmas while wishing for peace and prosperity for all. He also recalled the noble teachings of Jesus Christ. ... read..

Rampur: UP Police attaches SUV worth Rs 20 lakh belonging to aide of Azam Khan's son

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 10:20:42 AM IST

A movable property, worth around Rs 20 lakh, belonging to an aide of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's son has been attached under the provisions of the Gangster Act, police said on Sunday. ... read..

"A sufferer knows how to withstand from inside, take all upfront insults": Dhankhar raises mimicry row

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 10:20:36 AM IST

After voicing his anguish over a viral video in which suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee was purportedly seen mocking his mannerisms, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday invoked the mimicry row, saying he is a 'sufferer' who isn't spare ... read..

Year-ender: 2023 witnesses record defence exports, all-time high productions

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 9:20:48 AM IST

As a result of the government's shift from viewing India as a net importer to a net exporter over the past few years, the defence sector has seen a quantum jump. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi extends Christmas greetings

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 9:20:46 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Christmas. ... read..

People offer mid-night prayers across country on occasion of Christmas

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 7:20:45 AM IST

People across the country celebrated Christmas eve with mass mid-night prayers taking place in different states. The churches were lit up and people even burst firecrackers in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate the winter festival. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh reviving after disastrous floods, tourists visiting state for Christmas, New Year

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 7:20:41 AM IST

Lakhs of tourists thronged Himachal Pradesh during the festive season, particularly on Christmas Eve and approaching new year. The State is witnessing huge rush of tourists in its all famous tourists destinations, especially at 9.2 Km, Atal Tunnel Rohtang ... read..

"For now, celebrate Viksit Bharat...": Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Cabinet expansion

Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 7:20:37 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on being asked about the state's cabinet expansion has said that for now, let's just celebrate the Viksit Bharat, cabinet will be formed. ... read..

Shops must have 60 pc Kannada language nameplates by Feb 28: BBMP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 25, 2023 7:20:35 AM IST

Tushar Giri Nath, chief commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), has said that by February 28, commercial stores under the administrative body need to install 60 percent Kannada language nameplates, which, if failing to do so, will attra ... read..

"Govt will take decision after looking into it deeply": K'taka Home Minister on Hijab issue

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 25, 2023 7:20:33 AM IST

With the debate on the hijab issue continuously heating with each passing day, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has said that the government will take a decision after looking into the matter deeply. ... read..

Year Ender 2023: Indian Democracy turning pages with inauguration of new Parliament Building

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 7:20:31 AM IST

The year 2023 was all about highs and lows for India as we successfully conquered the moon with our Chandrayaan-3 mission but fell short of winning the cricket World Cup. But the major turnaround was on May 28, when the country witnessed democracy turning ... read..

"While opposing PM Modi, Congress opposing country as well": Chhattisgarh Dy CM Arun Sao

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 25, 2023 6:20:17 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao slammed the Congress party and said that while opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the grand old party and other opposition parties are not shying away from opposing the country as well. ... read..

Lt General Upendra Dwivedi pays homage to 4 soldiers who died during Poonch encounter

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2023 5:20:06 AM IST

In a solemn wreath-laying ceremony, Leiutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, paid homage to four soldiers who laid down their lives during the terrorist operation in Surankote of Poonch district. ... read..

Punjab: BSF foils smuggling attempt in Amritsar, arrests 3 smugglers

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 25, 2023 5:20:04 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a smuggling attempt in Punjab's Amritsar and arrested three smugglers who were trying to get away with the consignment of heroin. ... read..

Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Santa Claus with onions and sand with message-'Gift a Plant, Green the Earth'

Puri (Odisha) | December 25, 2023 4:20:54 AM IST

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of Santa Claus using onions at Puri's Blue Flag beach with the message 'Gift A Plant, Green The Earth' on the eve of Christmas. ... read..

"PM Modi will win 3rd time with blessings of over 50 pc people": Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Angul (Odisha) | December 25, 2023 3:19:45 AM IST

Expressing his confidence for victory in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win with the blessings of more than 50 per cent people of the country. ... read..

Shimla decorated for Christmas celebrations, some people left disappointed as midnight prayers cancelled last moment

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 3:19:44 AM IST

As the country celebrates the winter festival of Christmas and the tourist favourite destination Shimla is decorated for the festival, however, some people in the city were left a bit disappointed as the midnight prayers were cancelled following the bad h ... read..

Assam legislators play football match with celebrities on Christmas eve

Karbi Anglong (Assam) | December 25, 2023 3:19:38 AM IST

On the eve of Christmas, a friendly football match between legislators of the Assam Assembly and state's celebrities was played in Bokajan in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. ... read..

PM Modi assures support to Tamil Nadu, deputes Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess flood situation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 25, 2023 12:21:24 AM IST

In the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Michaung, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured support for Tamil Nadu and deputed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess the flood situation. ... read..

Assam: Himanta inaugurates Railway Over Bridge at Jagiroad, says will reduce travel time by 35-45 minutes

Guwahati (Assam) | December 25, 2023 12:21:22 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a Railway Over Bridge at Jagiroad in Morigaon district for Rs 85 crore which will reduce travel time by 35 to 45 minutes. ... read..

PM Modi to settle pending demand of Indore's Hukumchand Mill workers on Monday

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the programme 'Mazdooron Ka Hit Mazdooron ko Samarpit' and hand over a cheque of about Rs 224 crore pertaining to the dues of the Hukumchand Mill workers on December 25, said an official release on Sunday. ... read..

"Attempt being made to divide north and south India": Haryana Minister Anil Vij on DMK MP Maran's remarks

Ambala (Haryana) | December 25, 2023 12:21:18 AM IST

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Sunday said that some opposition parties in the country are attempting to divide north and south India but they will not be successful in their goals as all Indians are united. ... read..

"Wrote several letters to Health Secretary..." Saurabh Bharadwaj on supply of sub-standard drugs in govt hospitals

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:16 AM IST

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday said that he had written several letters to the Health Secretary regarding the supply of sub-standard quality drugs in Delhi's government hospitals and that he had asked him to conduct the audit of medicin ... read..

Odisha: 5T Chairman VK Pandian reviews construction work of Odia University in Puri

Puri (Odisha) | December 25, 2023 12:21:12 AM IST

Biju Janata Dal leader and Chairman of (5T) Transformational Initiatives Nabin Odisha, VK Pandian on Sunday visited the Satyabadi area and reviewed the progress of the first phase construction work at Odia University in Puri district . ... read..

Semi-Christmas celebrations held at Andhra Pradesh Raj Bhavan

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 12:21:10 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer participated in the semi-Christmas celebrations held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan here on Sunday. ... read..

"Govt needs to be clear": BKU's Yudhvir Singh on suspension of newly elected body of WFI

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:08 AM IST

Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Yudhvir Singh criticised the Union Sports Ministry's decision to suspend newly elected body of Wrestling Federation of India while demanding clarity on the matter. ... read..

PM Modi to grace 162nd birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the programme on the occasion of the 162nd birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on December 25 in Delhi. ... read..

Punjab police bust inter-state pharma drug cartel running from UP and Gujarat

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 25, 2023 12:21:03 AM IST

Punjab Police have busted an interstate network of illegal opioid manufacturing and supply units running from pharma factories based in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, said Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar here on Sunday. ... read..

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar greets nation on eve of Christmas

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:21:01 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted the nation on the eve of Christmas. ... read..

Supply of 'non-standard' drugs in Delhi govt hospitals: Saurabh Bharadwaj writes to health secy, urges to make arrangements

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:59 AM IST

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday wrote to the health secretary over the supply of 'not of standard quality' drugs in the national capital, urging the latter to procure alternative arrangements. ... read..

Goa police seize drugs worth Rs 1 lakh, one arrested

North Goa (Goa) | December 25, 2023 12:20:57 AM IST

The Goa Police arrested one person during a narcotics raid and seized narcotics substance worth Rs 1 lakh from his possession, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Security Forces demolish monuments built by Naxals in Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | December 25, 2023 12:20:55 AM IST

As a part of their anti-naxal operation, the monuments built by Naxals were demolished by the security forces in the Hiroli village in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur. ... read..

PM Modi to virtually distribute dues of Hukumchand Mill workers in Indore on Dec 25

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually participate in the programme 'Mazdooron Ka Hit Mazdooron ko Samarpit' and hand over a cheque of about Rs 224 crore pertaining to the dues of the Hukumchand Mill workers in Indore on Monday. ... read..

Congress questions Goa CM Sawant's 'silence' on Income Tax raids against TCP board member

Panaji (Goa) | December 25, 2023 12:20:51 AM IST

Congress leader Girish Chodankar questioned the silence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Income Tax raids against a member of the Town and Country Planning Board along with an IAS officer posted in Goa. ... read..

Andhra: TDP Chief Naidu performs three-day penance rituals at his residence in Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 12:20:49 AM IST

The three-day Shatachandi Parayana Ekottara Vriddhi Maha Chandi Yagam and Sudarshana Homam rituals at the residence of Telugu Desam president Nara Chandrababu Naidu ended at his residence in Vijayawada on Sunday. ... read..

Jagan's time is over as political migrations have started: Chandrababu Naidu

Politics | December 25, 2023 12:20:47 AM IST

The TDP supremo, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, took a dig over Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday, saying that his time is over as political migrations in the state have begun. ... read..

"Police, CPI(M) attacking our workers...Kerala CM doing what BJP does to opposition": KC Venugopal

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 25, 2023 12:20:45 AM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday, claimed that his party workers were brutally attacked by the CPI(M) goons and police. ... read..

Maharashtra: Police constable dies after kite string slits his throat

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2023 12:20:43 AM IST

A police constable died after his throat got slit by a kite string at Santa Cruz Highway, police said on Sunday. ... read..

President Murmu extends Christmas greetings to citizens

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:37 AM IST

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has extended greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Christmas. ... read..

No control on distributing prasadam: Devasom board

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 25, 2023 12:20:30 AM IST

Devasom Board President PS Prashant on Sunday clarified on the distribution of 'Aravana' (Prasada) to the pilgrims. ... read..

"BJP is only left with Hindutva agenda...": Congress Telangana incharge Deepa Dasmunsi

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:28 AM IST

The newly appointed Congress Telangana incharge Deepa Dasmunsi on Sunday said that BJP only fights elections with the agenda of Hindutva and they have no other issues remaining to contest polls. ... read..

"People like Dayanidhi Maran are spreading filth in our country": Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:24 AM IST

Reacting to the remarks made by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran that Hindi speakers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar come to Tamil Nadu to do jobs like construction work and cleaning of toilets, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Sunday said that it is people like DMK ... read..

Year Ender 2023: BJP victories in Hindi heartland sets stage for ensuing Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:22 AM IST

The year 2023 turned out to be a successful year for BJP as it registered comprehensive victories in the Hindi heartland and set the stage for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party which was unable to repeat its government in Karnataka, was able to wres ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Kullu Police make special arrangements for peaceful Christmas

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 12:20:18 AM IST

To ensure that the public celebrates Christmas eve in a peaceful and safe manner, special arrangements have been made by the district police, and a police action plan has been prepared for better traffic management during Christmas, including rescue and e ... read..

Indian Navy to commission Stealth-Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal on December 26

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2023 12:20:14 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..

Madhya Pradesh cabinet to be expanded tomorrow: CM Mohan Yadav

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:12 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet will be expanded on Monday. ... read..

ADGP, Jammu Divisional Commissioner assess security situation in Poonch post DKG encounter

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2023 12:20:10 AM IST

Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Vijay Kumar and Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar conducted a visit to Poonch to evaluate the security scenario in the aftermath of the Dera ki Gali (DKG) encounter, which resulted in the deat ... read..

"BJP will win 400 plus seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls": Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 25, 2023 12:20:08 AM IST

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will again form the government in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the party will win 400 plus seats. ... read..

"Will support every effort to ensure...": AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 25, 2023 12:20:06 AM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday interacted with the party's Bahadurpura's assembly primary unit leadership and stated that efforts will be made to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not become PM again. ... read..

Deepa Dasmunsi addresses key political challenges in Kerala after named Congress' state in-charge

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 11:20:35 PM IST

After Congress' massive win in the Telangana assembly polls, the party is now eyeing the neighbouring state, Kerala, with significant organisational rejig ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. ... read..

Kerala: People steeped in joy; gear up for Christmas eve

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 24, 2023 11:20:25 PM IST

People from across the country are steeped in joy and enthusiasm ahead of the start of Christmas celebrations. ... read..

Kolkata: Park Street bustles with Christmas Eve merriment

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 11:20:16 PM IST

Park Street is abuzz with Christmas Eve celebrations on Sunday. ... read..

Ram Mandir consecration will remove another symbol of slavery: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 11:20:11 PM IST

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that on January 22, the country is going to remove another "symbol of slavery" and install Ram Lalla at his birthplace. ... read..

Youth of J-K have potential to excel in any field: PM Modi heart-to-heart conversation with students

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 11:20:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with 250 students from J-K as a part of their 'Watan Ko Jano' programme in the national capital and said that the "students enthusiasm and energy are truly admirable." ... read..

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was 'Ajat Shatru' of politics: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2023 11:20:02 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the 'Ajat Shatru' of politics. He possessed remarkable abilities to work in both favourable and challenging situations. ... read..

J-K: Union Church in Udhampur comes alive with Christmas celebrations

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2023 11:20:00 PM IST

Devotees gathered in large numbers in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur on Christmas eve, as well as to celebrate the festival with great fervour and gaiety. ... read..

Year Ender: While INDIA bloc searches for PM face; BJP targets 50 pc vote share in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 11:19:58 PM IST

As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections draw near, India's political landscape is undergoing a significant reshuffling. The emerging INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) consortium is gearing up to challenge the established National Democratic ... read..

PM Modi to release first series of 'Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya' on Monday

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 11:19:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the first series of 11 volumes of 'Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya' on December 25 in a programme organised at the Vigyan Bhawan of the national capital, said an official release on Sunday. ... read..

"Two years' bonus to be given to 12 lakh farmers": Chhattisgarh CM Sai

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 24, 2023 11:19:56 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Sunday that the state government will give two years' bonuses to about 12 lakh farmers in the state. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM meets BJP President JP Nadda

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 11:19:42 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav met with BJP chief JP Nadda at his residence on Sunday in the national capital. ... read..

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