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TN floods: Manimuthar Dam reaches capacity, 1000 cubic feet water released into Thamirabarani River

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 10:20:01 AM IST

Amid the persisting flooding woes in the state, the Tirunelveli district administration on Saturday opened three sluices and released 1000 cubic feet of surplus water from Manimuthar Dam in Tirunelveli. ... read..

1 dead, 8 injured after bus hits several vehicles in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | December 24, 2023 10:19:59 AM IST

One person died and eight others were injured after a bus rammed into several vehicles in Surat on Saturday, officials said. ... read..

Ram Temple inauguration: "It is a matter of great pride", says Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam) | December 24, 2023 10:19:55 AM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the installation of Lord Ram's idol in Ayodhya's Ram Temple on January 22, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday that it is a matter of great pride for the country. ... read..

J-K: Retired police officer offering prayers shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2023 11:20:33 AM IST

Days after an attack on two military vehicles in the Rajouri sector claimed the lives of four soldiers, unidentified terrorists on Sunday opened fire at a retired police officer at Gantmulla in Baramulla district, police said, adding that he succumbed to ... read..

Manipur: Ammunition, war-like stores recovered during joint search operation in Noney district

Imphal (Manipur) | December 24, 2023 9:19:36 AM IST

Assam Rifles, in a joint search operation with Manipur police, recovered arms and ammunition in the general area of Kouburu Ridge in Noney district on Saturday, according to an official statement. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Fishing boat anchored at Rameswaram's Pamban catches fire

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 9:19:34 AM IST

A fishing boat anchored at Rameswaram's Pamban on Sunday morning. ... read..

People throng to enjoy thousand-year-old taste at Kashmiri food festival in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2023 7:20:26 AM IST

People thronged to witness the Kashmiri taste in Shimla at the Kashmiri food festival organised in association with the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). ... read..

STF Kolkata in joint operation with Bihar STF unearths illegal firearms manufacturing unit, nabs 3 people

Gopalpur (Odisha) | December 24, 2023 7:20:24 AM IST

State Task Force (STF) Kolkata Police in a joint operation with STF Bihar Police unearthed an illegal improvised firearms manufacturing unit and apprehended three accused. ... read..

"Whoever elected as WFI chief, job of athletes is to practice": BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 7:20:21 AM IST

Amid the heated debate on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections with wrestler Sakshi Malik announcing retirement and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri, Bharatiya Janata Party MP, Ramesh Bidhuri has said that ... read..

"PM Modi will hold roadshow, address public gathering on Dec 30 in Ayodhya": Commissioner Gaurav Dayal

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2023 7:20:19 AM IST

Gaurav Dayal, Commissioner of Ayodhya has said that in the meeting held on Saturday, arrangements were reviewed for the upcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the holy city on December 30, where he will inaugurate the airport and railway station ... read..

Sharad Pawar praises Gautam Adani for extending financial help to set up technology centre in Baramati

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 6:20:47 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Saturday thanked and praised industrialist Gautam Adani for giving financial help for the construction of a new technology centre in Baramati, of Pune district. ... read..

"Some people think they are above law": Dharmendra Pradhan takes dig at Kejriwal over ED summons

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 6:20:42 AM IST

After the Enforcement Directorate summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday took a dig and said that those who used to talk about public accountability are using ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at commercial complex in Madurai, people evacuated through emergency exits

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 6:20:40 AM IST

A fire broke out at a commercial complex in Madurai's Tallakulam in the late hours of Saturday. ... read..

"Consulting higher authorities to clarify kind of variant": Warangal Hospital on woman suspected to be infected with JN.1

Warangal (Telangana) | December 24, 2023 5:20:10 AM IST

A 62-year-old woman was isolated at Mahama Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Telangana after incidentally developing COVID-19 symptoms, JN.1 variant to be confirmed after genome sequencing, said Superintendent, MGM Hospital V Chandrashekar on Saturday. ... read..

"Govt should include locals to gather information": Ghulam Nabi Azad on Rajouri encounter

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2023 5:20:08 AM IST

After the deaths of three civilians in the Rajouri encounter, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) President Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that the government should also include local people to gather information in such places affected by attacks. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Fire breaks out in old building of Shimla Municipal Corporation

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2023 3:19:51 AM IST

A fire broke out in the old building of Shimla Municipal Corporation in the early hours of Sunday. ... read..

Avinash Pande expresses gratitude after being appointed as Congress' UP incharge, MP Naseer Hussain appointed in charge of Kharge's office

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 3:19:49 AM IST

After being appointed as General Secretary Incharge of Uttar Pradesh, former Rajya Sabha MP, Avinash Pande has expressed his gratitude to the party leaders. Along with this, MP Syed Naseer Hussain has been appointed as in charge of Congress President Mall ... read..

"In NEP, arrangements are being made to study sports as formal subject", says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 24, 2023 3:19:45 AM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that in the National Education Policy (NEP), arrangements are being made to study sports as a formal subject and the same was discussed in the 3 day National Sports Educator's Conference. ... read..

BJP to target 50 pc vote share in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, cluster meetings to start after Jan 15

By Aashique Hussain New Delhi | December 24, 2023 2:20:57 AM IST

Amid preparations for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has set a target of achieving a 50 per cent vote share. Along with this, the party will start cluster meetings after January 15 and Yuva Morcha will hold 5000 conferen ... read..

"Govt raising Hijab issue to cover up its failures": Bommai targets K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2023 2:20:51 AM IST

As the hijab controversy flares up in Karnataka, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused current CM Siddaramaiah of hiding the failures of his government as well as raising the issue for only political gains. ... read..

J-K: Security forces deployed in Poonch as search ops underway to nab terrorists in Rajouri sector

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2023 12:20:08 AM IST

Security forces have been deployed in the Bafliaz area of Poonch district as search operations are underway to nab terrorists in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri sector. ... read..

Delhi: Special traffic arrangements made on routes near churches during Christmas

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 12:20:02 AM IST

Owing to Christmas celebrations, special traffic arrangements will be effective on various routes near churches in Delhi, said the Delhi Traffic Police. ... read..

"No country can move forward by ignoring 50 pc of its population": President Murmu stresses on woman empowerment

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 24, 2023 12:20:00 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that achieving the goal of celebrating India's centenary of Independence as a developed nation hinges on the strength, self-reliance and empowerment of every woman in the country. ... read..

Punjab: Two medical students killed, two injured in Bathinda road accident

Bathinda (Punjab) | December 24, 2023 12:19:58 AM IST

Two medical students were killed and two were injured after their car collided with a pole late on Friday night in the Mall Road area of Bathinda, according to the police. ... read..

Karnataka hijab row: Congress govt considers withdrawing ban, BJP alleges appeasement

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2023 12:19:54 AM IST

Sparking a series of discussions, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in a public meeting that his government will lift the ban on hijab imposed by the previous BJP government in the state, while the latter called it "appeasement" for the vote ... read..

BJP's national office bearers meeting concludes, briefings held on Ram temple, Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 12:19:50 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wrapped up a two-day meeting of national office-bearers, addressing crucial topics ranging from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to the progress of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Kerala: LDF convener Jayarajan accuses Congress of orchestrating attack on police personnel during march to DGP office

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 24, 2023 12:19:48 AM IST

Kerala's ruling alliance, the Left Democratic Front (LDF), convener EP Jayarajan accused the Congress on Saturday of orchestrating an attack on police personnel during its protest march to the DGP office here. ... read..

"It is not causing severe infections or hospitalisation": Former AIIMS director on COVID subvariant JN.1

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 12:19:46 AM IST

Former AIIMS director and senior pulmonologist, Dr Randeep Guleria said that the new subvariant of COVID is not causing severe infections and hospitalisation. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Panel formed to review Land Law Committee's recommendations will determine standards for issuing domicile certificate

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 23, 2023 11:21:20 PM IST

The five-member draft committee for a detailed examination of the report provided to the Uttarakhand government by the 'Land Law Committee' will work to determine the standards regarding issuing the domicile certificate, a statement by the chief minister' ... read..

Goa: Manipal Hospital staff celebrate Christmas in Panaji district

Panaji (Goa) | December 23, 2023 11:21:14 PM IST

With Christmas just around the corner, the nursing staff at Manipal Hospital in Dona Paula village decorated the entire premises of the hospital with ornamental stuff and sang carols on Saturday. ... read..

"Disorder in House was deliberate and strategized": Dhankhar writes to Mallikarjun Kharge again

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 11:21:09 PM IST

In a fresh letter written to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that the disruptions during the winter session of Parliament which led to the suspension of 146 MPs were "deliberate and strategi ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy traffic hits Kasol and Manali as Christmas Eve nears

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 11:21:08 PM IST

The areas of Kasol and Manali in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday witnessed significant traffic congestion and slow vehicular movement as Christmas Eve nears. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to chair meeting of Collectors, SPs on Dec 24

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 23, 2023 11:21:05 PM IST

In a significant move towards bolstering governance at the grassroots level, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to convene a meeting of district collectors and SPs on December 24. ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint against Premia Projects, Solitaire Infomedia under PMLA act

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 11:21:03 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint (PC) against Premia Projects Ltd., Solitaire Infomedia Pvt. Ltd., and their directors under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, said the agency in a press release. ... read..

WB: Governor CV Ananda Bose removes Jadavpur University interim VC Buddhadeb Sau

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2023 11:21:01 PM IST

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has removed the interim Vice Chancellor of the Jadavpur University, Buddhadeb Sau, an official statement said on Saturday. ... read..

"Their awards are their right...they shouldn't return": Haryana minister Anil Vij after wrestler Bajrang 'returns' his Padma Shri

Ambala (Haryana) | December 23, 2023 11:20:50 PM IST

A day after Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia announced that he was returning the Padma Shri -- India's fourth-highest civilian award -- that was conferred on him in 2019, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said that the wrestler shoul ... read..

President Murmu visits Pokhran, interacts with Indian Army troops

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 11:20:46 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited Pokhran on Saturday and interacted with the troops of the Desert Corps serving in the Jaisalmer Sector of Rajasthan. ... read..

Maharashtra CM thanks SC for accepting curative petition on Maratha reservation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2023 11:20:42 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed his gratitude to the Supreme Court for accepting a curative petition filed by the state government challenging its May 5, 2021 judgment, which had held the Maratha reservation law unconstitutional. ... read..

Tamil Nadu floods: 35 deaths reported, focus now on restoring basic services, says chief secretary

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 10:21:28 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena said on Saturday that the rescue operation in the flood-affected southern districts of the state has been completed and the focus is now on the restoration of basic services there. However, communication lines in ... read..

Telangana: No casualties reported in fire which broke out at hospital in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 23, 2023 10:21:26 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a nine-storey building, which also housed a hospital, in the Gudimalkapur area of Telangana's Hyderabad, said an official. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass receives fresh snowfall

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 10:21:24 PM IST

Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass received fresh snowfall on Saturday. ... read..

Third ED summons to Kejriwal: Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges agency influenced by political pressure from Centre

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 10:21:22 PM IST

In a sharp response to the Enforcement Directorate summons to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal for the third time, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that the central agency's actions are influenced by political pre ... read..

PM Modi pays tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 10:21:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary on Saturday. ... read..

"PDA means Parivar Development Authority": Keshav Prasad Maurya attacks Akhilesh Yadav

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 10:21:18 PM IST

Taking a dig at Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that PDA refers to "Parivar Development Authority". ... read..

CM Yogi participates in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Bijnor

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 10:21:12 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Bijnor is progressing towards becoming an exemplary district in Western Uttar Pradesh by aligning with the mainstream of development. ... read..

Indian constitution based on Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita: CM Himanta Sarma

Kurukshetra (Haryana) | December 23, 2023 10:21:10 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Constitution of the country was written on the basis of Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagawat Gita. ... read..

"Players should focus more on sports..." says Manohar Lal Khattar after WFI election

Kurukshetra (Haryana) | December 23, 2023 10:21:03 PM IST

Following the election of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh as the president of the sport's governing body in the country, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar advised the players to "f ... read..

J-K: Vehicle buried under debris after under-construction building collapses in Pulwama

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 23, 2023 10:21:01 PM IST

A vehicle was damaged and buried under debris after a slab of an under-construction building collapsed in Pulwama on Saturday. ... read..

President Murmu witnesses Indian Army's firepower exercise in Pokhran

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 23, 2023 10:20:59 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a one-day visit to the desert city on Saturday, visited Pokhran and witnessed a firepower exercise involving intricate drills of fire and manoeuvres by various weapon platforms. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews revenue receipts, income resources

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 23, 2023 10:20:57 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reviewed in depth the revenue receipts and increase in income resources of this financial year in the Secretariat with the Finance Minister and senior officials of the government. ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM, Dy CMs meet President Murmu, PM Modi; discuss schemes related to development

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 10:20:55 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Ministers of the state Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao paid a courtesy call to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. They also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Unio ... read..

Covid subvariant JN.1: No need for additional dose of vaccine at present, says INSACOG chief

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | December 23, 2023 10:20:53 PM IST

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in India and the detection of a subvariant JN.1, India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) chief Dr NK Arora said that no additional dose of vaccine is needed against the subvariant at present. ... read..

Odisha Health Department issues guidelines amid surge of COVID-19 cases

Odisha ( Bhubaneswar) | December 23, 2023 9:21:46 PM IST

In response to the emergence of the new COVID sub-variant JN.1, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department issued guidelines on Saturday. They urged vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and individuals with pre-existing health conditions, ... read..

Speaker Om Birla urges entrepreneurs to contribute to building a modern nation based on innovation and ideas

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 9:21:42 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged entrepreneurs to contribute to building a modern and vibrant nation based on innovation, ideas and workmanship. ... read..

Karnataka hijab row: BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal accuses CM Siddaramaiah of doing appeasement politics

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 23, 2023 9:21:39 PM IST

BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Saturday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his decision to withdraw the hijab ban imposed by the previous BJP government, accusing him of indulging in appeasement politics. ... read..

"How does he know before the election?" RLD's Jayant Chaudhary on PM Modi's 'Abki baar 50 pc vote paar' slogan

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 9:21:31 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi sounded the Lok Sabha poll bugle with the slogan 'Abki baar 50 pc vote paar', Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday asked how he knows about the results prior to the election. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police recover Chinese drone with heroin in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 23, 2023 9:21:27 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, in a joint operation, recovered a drone and a packet of contraband suspected to be heroin from a farming field adjacent to Village Bhaini Rajputana in Punjab's Amritsar, said an official release on Saturday. ... read..

India setting the global agenda, giving leadership to world: Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 9:21:23 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla on Saturday addressed young cost accountants at a function organised by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India in New Delhi. ... read..

J-K: Inquiry into deaths of 3 civilians in Poonch-Rajouri sector underway, says Indian Army

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 23, 2023 9:21:21 PM IST

The Indian Army said on Saturday that it is conducting an inquiry into the deaths of three civilians in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, where militants launched an attack on army personnel on December 21, killing four soldiers. ... read..

"Udhayanidhi is a brat, should be mature," says L Murugan over his remark over Central funds

Erode (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 9:21:15 PM IST

After Udhaynidhi's statement that the Centre was not giving funds to Tamil Nadu though it was nobody's father's money, Union Minister L Murugan said that Udhaynidhi was a brat and should become mature. ... read..

Major reshuffle in Cong ahead of LS polls: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra relieved as UP incharge, Sachin Pilot appointed Chattisgarh incharge

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 9:21:13 PM IST

In a major reshuffle in the party, the Congress on Saturday relieved Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the post of AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Meghalaya: Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Tura region

West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | December 23, 2023 9:21:05 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale hit the Tura area in the West Garo Hills region of Meghalaya on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi launches Kisan Mitra AI app on Kisan Samman Diwas

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 8:20:36 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Kisan Mitra AI application and honoured farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and agricultural scientists on the occasion of the 'Kisan Samman Diwas' at an event in Lucknow on Saturday. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at hospital in Hyderabad, efforts on to douse it

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 23, 2023 8:20:35 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at Ankura Hospital in the Gudimalkapur area in Telangana's Hyderabad, said an official. ... read..

PWD to carry out maintenance work in Delhi on war footing ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 8:20:33 PM IST

Delhi Public Works Department Minister Atishi instructed the Principal Secretary of PWD to carry out the repair and maintenance works in the national capital on war footing in view of Republic Day, an official release said on Saturday. ... read..

"Everything possible with EVM": Sanjay Raut on PM Modi's pitch for 50 percent votes in Lok Sabha elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2023 8:20:29 PM IST

On the reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instructed the national leaders of the BJP to target securing more than 50 percent of votes in the 2024 general elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut expressed the view that achieving this objective ... read..

Uttar Pradesh govt extends liquor shop hours for Christmas and New Year's eve

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 8:20:23 PM IST

Ahead of Christmas and New Year's, the Uttar Pradesh government has extended the liquor sale timings by an hour, till 11 p.m. on Christmas eve--December 24) as well as New Year's Eve--December 31, said the Excise Department on Saturday. ... read..

Maratha reservation: SC will hear on January 24 Maharashtra govt's curative petition against quota verdict

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 8:20:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court has posted for hearing on January 24 a curative petition filed by the Maharashtra government challenging its May 5, 2021 judgment, which had held the Maratha reservation law unconstitutional. ... read..

PM Modi's 'Ab Ki Baar 50% Vote Paar' slogan is "arrogance": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2023 7:20:48 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan of 'Ab Ki Baar 50% Vote Paar' (this time more than 50 per cent vote) given to BJP workers as "arrogance and overconfidence" that the voters will give a befitti ... read..

Udhayanidhi Stalin denies use of any "bad word" following 'father's money' jibe at Nirmala Sitharaman

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 7:20:38 PM IST

Coming up with a clarification on his statement for Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said he hasn't used any bad words for Sitharaman and if anybody points it out, he will take it back. ... read..

Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case: Court directs ED to file reply on bail plea of Daud Nasir

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 7:20:22 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file a reply on the bail plea of Daud Nasir. He has been in custody in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case lodged by the ED. ... read..

After LG seeks probe into drug quality in Delhi hospitals, Health Minister questions late action

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 7:20:18 PM IST

After Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena sought a probe into the quality of drugs supplied in Delhi hospitals, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj questioned the delay in addressing the concern raised by him a month ago regarding negligence of an official in moni ... read..

"No need to panic, need to remain alert": AIIMS on new COVID subvariant JN.1

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 7:20:16 PM IST

After a surge in the cases of the new COVID subvariant JN.1, doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have advised people to not panic but rather remain alert and vigilant. ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Goans on Zuari Bridge being fully operational

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 7:20:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people of Goa on the occasion of the Zuari Bridge being fully operational. He said the bridge will boost tourism and commerce by improving connectivity. ... read..

"Cong, allies were looking for reason to boycott the winter session": Anurag Thakur

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 23, 2023 7:20:12 PM IST

Two days after the Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die, Union Minister Anurag Thakur slammed opposition parties for politicising the suspension of MPs and said that the leaders of opposition parties were looking for a reason to boycott the ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Bengalureans on Kempegowda International Airport T2 winning world special prize for interior

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 7:20:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people of Bengaluru on Kempegowda International Airport, Terminal 2 winning the World Special prize for an Interior 2023 in the airports category and called it a "commendable feat". ... read..

Decision to allow "Wine and Dine" in GIFT City was taken to connect businessmen coming from abroad socially: Gujarat Minister

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 23, 2023 7:20:04 PM IST

Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel on Saturday said that the decision by the state government to allow the consumption of liquor in hotels, restaurants and clubs offering "Wine and Dine" in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) has been taken to con ... read..

Yogi govt to buy 804 inflatable boats for 22 flood-prone districts of UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 7:20:00 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to purchase 804 inflatable boats for 22 flood-prone districts of the state. The inflatable boats, to be bought at the cost of Rs 80.40 crores, will cater to the needs of 2,412 villages located in the basins of the ... read..

Kerala: Congress' protest march to DGP office turns violent as police use water cannons to disperse throngs

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 23, 2023 7:19:58 PM IST

The Congress on Saturday staged a protest march to the DGP office against the recent alleged police action on youth Congress workers in connection with the Pinarayi Vijayan government's programme mass outreach programme 'Nava Kerala Sadasu' ... read..

New criminal laws passed by Parliament are revolutionary and transformative: Union Law Minister

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 7:19:54 PM IST

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday termed the new criminal bills passed by Parliament in the recently concluded winter session are revolutionary and transformative and have a sense of indigenousness. ... read..

J-K: Indian Army foils infiltration bid at IB sector in Jammu's Akhnoor

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 23, 2023 6:20:58 PM IST

The Indian Army's 16 Corps, also known as the White Knight Corps, foiled an infiltration bid in the International Border sector at Khour in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu district, said officials on Saturday. ... read..

President Murmu, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma to visit Pokaran Field Firing Range

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 23, 2023 6:20:48 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma arrived at Jaisalmer at noon on Saturday on a one-day visit to the desert city and welcomed President Droupadi Murmu at the Airport. ... read..

First meeting of Congress' National Alliance Committee concludes in Delhi

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 6:20:46 PM IST

The first meeting of the newly formed National Alliance Committee of the Congress concluded in Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Assam health department gears up to combat new COVID subvariant JN.1

Guwahati (Assam) | December 23, 2023 6:20:38 PM IST

The Assam Health Department has directed all hospitals in the state to make arrangements to fight against COVID after the detection of many cases of the new COVID subvariant JN.1. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questions Home Minister for Parliament security breach

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2023 6:20:36 PM IST

(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday hit out at the BJP government at the Centre over the security breach in Parliament and asserted that it is the responsibility of Home Minister Amit Shah to explain how the security breach happened. ... read..

"Important to put an end to anti-India agenda": VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal on temple defacing incident in US

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 6:20:34 PM IST

After the Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California was defaced by suspected pro-Khalistan activists, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad National Spokesperson, Vinod Bansal, said on Saturday that it is important to put an end to the anti-India agenda wherever it i ... read..

Karnataka Hijab Row: BJP slams Congress, says "CM could have at least spared educational institutions from dirty politics"

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 6:20:30 PM IST

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit out at the Congress government of the state over its decision to withdraw the hijab ban imposed by the previous BJP government, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of indulging in 'appeasement politics'. ... read..

J-K: Govt announces compensation, jobs to families of 3 civilians killed in Poonch district

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 23, 2023 6:20:28 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir administration announced compensation and jobs to the families of three civilians who were found dead near the site of an anti-terrorist operation in Poonch district. ... read..

Delhi HC constitutes committee for improvement of health facilities in prison

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 6:20:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday formed a Committee headed by the Health Secretary of the Delhi Government to give suggestions to improve the healthcare facilities in prisons in the national capital, observing that every prison inmate has an inherent right ... read..

BJP stages protest against allotment of Saraswati Mandapam for 'Nava Kerala Sadasu'

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 23, 2023 6:20:21 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday staged a protest against the allotment of 'Saraswati Mandapam' for the Nava Kerala Sadasu' in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram. ... read..

21-year-old Delhi University student dies by suicide

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 6:20:17 PM IST

A 20-year-old woman, who was pursuing her graduation from Delhi University and whose mother works in the Intelligence Bureau, allegedly died by suicide in her room, according to the police. ... read..

14-year-old student dies in road accident in MP's Chhatarpur

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2023 5:21:12 PM IST

A 14-year-old student was killed in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district on Saturday, police said. ... read..

Rohini Court acquitted four accused after four years in murder case, found no connecting evidence

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 5:21:10 PM IST

The Rohini Sessions Court of Delhi has discharged four persons after four years who were accused in a murder case at the stage of arguments on charges due to insufficient evidence. It said that the accused has been in judicial custody since 2019 and tha ... read..

BJP guns for influencer Kamya Jani over Puri temple visit, demands her arrest for 'promoting beef'

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 23, 2023 5:21:04 PM IST

A controversy erupted after the BJP's Odisha unit came down heavily on BJD leader VK Pandian for giving access to social media influencer Kamiya Jani inside the Jagannath Puri shrine, alleging that she is "known for promoting beef consumption". ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM, Dy CMs call on PM Modi; discuss schemes related to development

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 5:21:02 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai along with Deputy CMs Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday and discuss various schemes related to the development of the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Over 11 tons of relief materials dropped in flood-affected areas in Thoothkudi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 5:21:00 PM IST

The Indian Air Force dropped over 11 tons of relief materials in 12 different places in Thoothukudi District on Saturday on its fifth day of continued Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the southern Tamil Nadu city, which was ... read..

"We will discuss it," says CM Siddaramaiah on decision to lift hijab ban in Karnataka

Mysuru (Karnataka) | December 23, 2023 5:20:58 PM IST

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, while speaking about his previous statement of lifting the hijab ban in the state, said on Saturday that the decision will be discussed. ... read..

Parliamentarians pay tribute on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 5:20:56 PM IST

The Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan (old Parliament building) on Saturday echoed with solemnity as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, led a group of parliamentarians in paying heartfelt floral tributes ... read..

Punjab: BSF, Punjab police recover Chinese drone, contraband item in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | December 23, 2023 5:20:54 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, in a joint operation, recovered a drone and a packet of contraband item suspected to be heroin from a farming field adjacent to Village Dode in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, said a press release by BSF Punjab ... read..

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