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Himachal Pradesh CM lays foundation stone of Rs 5.36 crore BDO office building in Kangara's Rait
Kangara (Himachal Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 10:52:11 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the office building of the Block Development Officer to be constructed with an outlay of Rs 5.36 crore at Rait in Shahpur assembly constituency of Kangra distr ... read..


"They deserve suspension...": K Annamalai on mass suspension of Opposition MPs
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 10:52:09 PM IST
Following the suspension of over 140 MPs from the Parliament, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Thursday, said that Opposition leaders "deserve suspension." ... read..


"Soul, body and idea of new criminal laws are purely Bharatiya": Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:52:07 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the soul, body, and idea of the new three criminal laws are pure 'Bharatiya'. ... read..


MP: Court awards life imprisonment to 30-year-old man for kidnapping minor girl
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 10:52:05 PM IST
A special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Bhopal on Thursday sentenced a 30-year-old man to life imprisonment for abducting a five-year-old. ... read..


"Risk is low, no restrictions now": Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao amid surge in COVID cases
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 21, 2023 10:52:03 PM IST
In response to the evolving situation of COVID cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao provided reassurance to the people and said that the risk factor is low adding that there are no restrictions at present. ... read..


RS Chairman Mimicry Row: "We should not link everything with caste," says Congress's Meira Kumar
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:51:55 PM IST
Following the controversy that erupted over the mimicry of Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress leader and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said that we should not link everything with caste. ... read..


Chopped body parts of man found in plastic bags in Delhi's Baprola village drain
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:51:53 PM IST
Chopped body parts of a man were found in plastic bags in a drain at Delhi's Baprola Village on Thursday, police said. ... read..


Rajya Sabha passes 3 criminal bills replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act; Amit Shah says focus on time-bound justice to Indians
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:51:49 PM IST
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the three criminal bills -- the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita Bill and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill -- replacing the colonial laws namely the IPC, the CrPC ... read..


"Watershed moment in Indian history": PM Modi after Parliament passes Bills to replace British era criminal laws
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:51:47 PM IST
Calling the passage of three new criminal Bills in Parliament a 'watershed moment' in Indian history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that these Bills mark the end of colonial-era laws. ... read..


North East Delhi riots: Court dismisses plea of accused seeking 90 days bail on medical grounds
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:51:39 PM IST
A special court in Delhi on Thursday dismissed the plea of accused Shadab Ahmed, seeking interim bail of 90 days on medical grounds. ... read..


Odisha's Similipal Reserve to house rare black tigers in country
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | December 21, 2023 10:51:37 PM IST
The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district is the only tiger reserve in India that houses the rare black tiger (pseudo-melanistic), which has distinctive dark stripe patterns due to a genetic mutation. The reserve is located in the Mayurb ... read..


Parliament passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 9:52:14 PM IST
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, will help get rid of the colonial mindset and criminality. ... read..


Rajya Sabha passes momentous Bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 9:51:57 PM IST
Three momentous Bills to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act were passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. ... read..


Maharashtra: Drugs worth Rs 13 crore seized at Mumbai airport, one Cote d'Ivoire national held
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 9:51:49 PM IST
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered drugs worth Rs 13 crore from a woman passenger, arriving from Addis Ababa, at Maharashtra's Mumbai airport, according to an official statement by the DRI on Thursday. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami addresses public concerns, oversees govt schemes in Udham Singh Nagar
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | December 21, 2023 9:51:36 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the people of Udham Singh Nagar district at the Lohia head camp office on Thursday and addressed their concerns. ... read..


Smriti Irani says she opposed Menstrual Hygiene Policy as she doesn't want women to face harassment, bias
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 9:51:30 PM IST
Union Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Smriti Irani said that she opposed the Menstrual Hygiene Policy because she did not want women to face discrimination and harassment at the workplace over it. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Thoothukudi remain inundated amid heavy rainfall, educational institutions to be closed tomorrow
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 8:50:54 PM IST
A holiday has been announced for all the schools and colleges in Thoothukudi district on Thursday after heavy rains continued to pound the regions in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation and throwing life out of gear. ... read..


"Mimicry is humour...Vice President should not be upset": Congress leader Digvijaya Singh
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 8:50:53 PM IST
Amid the controversy over the mimicry of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said on Thursday that the mimicry is a form of humour and the Vice President should not remain upset over the incident. ... read..


People need not panic over surge in Covid cases, precautions need to be taken: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
By K

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 21, 2023 8:50:51 PM IST
As the Union Health Ministry has issued a new alert for COVID-19 amid the surge in cases across the country, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah said on Thursday that people need not panic and that precautions need to be taken to avoid the risk. ... read..


PM Modi meets Speaker Birla, Rajnath after Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 8:50:49 PM IST
After Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die a day before the conclusion of the Winter session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. ... read..


Parliament security breach case: Court allows accused Neelam's plea for supply of FIR Copy, Lawyer meeting
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 8:50:47 PM IST
The Patiala House Court on Thursday allowed an application moved by one of the accused Neelam Azad's family seeking a supply of a copy of FIR registration under various sections of IPC and UAPA in connection with the Parliament security breach case. ... read..


"Kerala CM trying to threaten me": LoP Satheesan on police case over Youth Cong march violence
Kozhikode (Kerala) | December 21, 2023 8:50:45 PM IST
Reacting to the case registered against him over the Youth Congress march violence, Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly VD Satheesan on Thursday alleged that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is threatening him. ... read..


CBI court sentences five convicts to 7 years' rigorous imprisonment in Madhya Pradesh PMT exam 2013 case
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 8:50:39 PM IST
A special CBI court in Bhopal on Thursday convicted five persons and sentenced them to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each in connection with forgery in Madhya Pradesh Pre Medical Test (MP PMT) exam 2013. ... read..


"Why is Gandhi family allowing it...?": Smriti Irani criticises Rahul Gandhi on North-South divide debate
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 8:50:37 PM IST
Amid an ongoing North-South divide debate, Union Minister and Lok Sabha MP from Amethi, Smriti Irani, criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family's "stance" on the matter and questioned the motives behind such a debate in the country. ... read..


J-K: 3 soldiers killed after Army vehicles ambushed by terrorists in Rajouri
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2023 8:50:34 PM IST
Three Army personnel lost their lives while three others were injured in a terrorist attack on two military vehicles in the Thanamandi area in the Rajouri sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, an official said. ... read..


New criminal laws will ensure end of 'tareekh pe tareekh' era: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 8:50:30 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the three new criminal justice laws have drawn from India's own legal jurisprudence and with their implementation, the country will have vast contribution of technology in its criminal justice system. ... read..


Man kills wife, two children with cricket bat in Maharashtra's Thane; police launch manhunt
Thane (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 8:50:28 PM IST
A man allegedly killed his wife and two children with a cricket bat in Maharashtra's Thane, police said on Thursday. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Forest department launches investigation into death of elephant in Nilgiris
Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 8:50:26 PM IST
The forest department has started an investigation into the death of a male elephant in the Serambadi area of Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district, officials said on Thursday. ... read..


Death penalty for mob lynching, 'Sedition' word removed under Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita,2023
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 8:50:22 PM IST
The recently passed Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita , 2023 bill in Lok Sabha has included a provision for the death penalty for those committing the crime of mob lynching. ... read..


"Ponmudi is the first wicket": AIADMK leader after TN minister sentenced in disproportionate assets case
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 8:50:20 PM IST
After the Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi and his wife, P Visalakshi, to three years of simple imprisonment in a disproportionate assets case, the opposition party of the state has come down heavily ... read..


Mimicry row: Maharashtra minister files police complaint against Kalyan Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi; demands FIR registration
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 8:50:18 PM IST
Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Thursday lodged a complaint at Kalachowki police station in Mumbai and demanded the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee over the mimicry row of Rajya Sabha Chairma ... read..


Congress will take IT, Industries to new heights in Telangana: Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2023 7:52:42 PM IST
Expressing confidence in the Congress Government's initiatives, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy asserted on Thursday that the state is poised to elevate the industries, information technology, and related sectors to unprecedente ... read..


Telangana CM announces judicial inquiry into power purchase agreements, projects by BRS govt
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2023 7:52:40 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced that the state government would initiate a judicial inquiry into power purchase agreements with Chhattisgarh as well as the construction of the Bhadradri and Yadadri thermal power plants by th ... read..


PM Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya airport on Dec 30, operations set to begin next month
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 7:52:26 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ayodhya Airport on December 30. ... read..


DMK MP Tiruchi Siva reiterates opposition's demand, insists Amit Shah's statement in House
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 7:52:24 PM IST
Amid the ongoing suspension spree of opposition MPs in Parliament, DMK's Tiruchi Siva criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his silence on the security breach incident that happened in Lok Sabha on December 13 while reiterating the opposition's de ... read..


Punjab: Former MLA arrested in recruitment irregularities case of 312 medical officers
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 21, 2023 7:52:22 PM IST
Satwant Singh Mohi, a former MLA from Shatrana, has been arrested and raids are being conducted to arrest the other remaining accused, an official statement said on Thursday. ... read..


Gujarat: Solar plant installed in Sabarmati Multi-Modal Transit Hub, expected to generate about 10 lakh units of green energy annually
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 21, 2023 7:52:14 PM IST
The Sabarmati Multi-Modal Transit Hub building in Gujarat's Ahmedabad has installed a 700 kWp (kilowatt peak) solar power plant under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) mode. ... read..


"BJP afraid of AAP because of its rising popularity," says Delhi Minister Atishi after ED summons Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 7:52:09 PM IST
After the Enforcement Directorate summoned Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi took a fresh jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led ce ... read..


UP CM Yogi takes officials to task for negligence in disposal of complaints received through IGRS portal
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 7:52:02 PM IST
Taking a tough stance against officials who neglect or mishandle complaints received through Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) portal, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered strong actions against the concerned officials in a recent review meet ... read..


WB teachers' recruitment scam: SC seeks reply from ED on TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya's plea
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 6:51:07 PM IST
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a bail plea filed by jailed former West Bengal Board of Primary Education chairman Manik Bhattacharya in connection with the primary teacher recruitment scam. ... read..


"To wilfully stand there and encourage disrespect...": Smriti Irani shreds Rahul Gandhi over mimicry row
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 6:51:03 PM IST
Unleashing a no-holds-barred attack on Rahul Gandhi, who was pictured filming the crude impression of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar by suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on the Parliament premises, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday said the Congress ... read..


Assam CM inaugurates academic blocks of Royal Global University in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2023 6:51:01 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the G, H and I academic blocks of Royal Global University at Betkuchi at a programme held at the university premises at Betkuchi in Guwahati on Thursday. ... read..


VGGS 2024: Pre-Summit Seminar on Chemicals, Petrochemicals to be held in Gujarat's Bharuch
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 21, 2023 6:50:59 PM IST
Pankaj Joshi, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, announced on Thursday that a pre-Vibrant seminar on chemicals and petrochemicals is scheduled for December 23, 2023, in Bharuch, as part of the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024. ... read..


AP: CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy distributes tabs to Class 8 students in Chintapalle
Alluri Sitharama Raju (Andhra Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 6:50:55 PM IST
Celebrating his birthday in the tribal region with students, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy formally launched the distribution of tabs to Class 8 students in the Chintapalle town of Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Thursday. ... read..


Assam CM attends Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Kamrup
Kamrup (Assam) | December 21, 2023 6:50:53 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attended the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Kamrup and urged the officials to ensure the saturation of all beneficiaries. ... read..


"PM doesn't need validation of cosy clubs in Lutyens": Smriti Irani
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 6:50:49 PM IST
Setting the tone for next year's Lok Sabha elections with the BJP seemingly on a strong footing after routing the Opposition in the key heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Union Minister Smriti Irani said Prime Minister Modi wa ... read..


Natural farming to be part of school curriculum, says Gujarat Education Minister Praful Pansheriya
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 21, 2023 6:50:47 PM IST
With an effort to increase awareness of chemical-free farming in the state, Gujarat Education Minister Praful Pansheriya announced on Thursday that natural farming will be included in the educational curriculum from classes IX to XI. ... read..


"Sonia Gandhi is very positive on this matter": Digvijay Singh on invite for Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 6:50:39 PM IST
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday confirmed reports of an invitation to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, adding that she was "very positive on this matter." ... read..


No plan so far to make RT-PCR testing mandatory for COVID at airports, say Health Ministry sources
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 6:50:37 PM IST
Amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India, there is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for Covid 19 mandatory at Airports for travellers in the country, official sources in the Health Ministry said on Thursday. ... read..


"It's the choice I made and they bear consequences": Union Minister Smriti Irani on her family being dragged into politics
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 6:50:14 PM IST
Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday spoke on the consequences that her children have faced because of her decision to join politics. ... read..


Productivity of Lok Sabha was 74 pc in 14th session: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 6:50:06 PM IST
The Fourteenth Session of the 17th Lok Sabha, which commenced on December 4, 2023, was adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule on Thursday, recorded 74 per cent productivity in the Winter Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said. ... read..


BJP leaders protest over Dhankhar mimicry row; demand apology from Kalyan Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 5:51:47 PM IST
Amid the controversy triggered after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee was seen mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filming the same, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Thursday staged a protest at ... read..


Kiran Singh Dev appointed as Chhattisgarh BJP President
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 21, 2023 5:51:43 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Kiran Singh Dev as its State President in Chhattisgarh. ... read..


Three more Congress MPs suspended from Lok Sabha; total suspensions in Parliament reach 146
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 5:51:41 PM IST
Three Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Thursday for the remainder of the Winter session for their "unruly behaviour". ... read..


Parliament security breach: Delhi Court extends police custody of four accused by 15 days
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 5:51:39 PM IST
The Patiala House Court has extended the custodial remand of four accused individuals, Manoranjan, Neelam, Sagar, and Anmol, to the Special Cell of Delhi Police for 15 more days until January 5, 2024, in the Parliament security breach case. ... read..


Rajya Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill 2023 for expansion of services
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 5:51:37 PM IST
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 through voice vote to amend and consolidate the law relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks as well as assignmen ... read..


Maharashtra ATS arrests two Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 5:51:35 PM IST
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested two Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Navi Mumbai, said an official from the Maharashtra ATS. ... read..


Tripura Police arrest man with heroin worth Rs 40 lakh
North Tripura (Tripura) | December 21, 2023 5:51:31 PM IST
Tripura Police arrested a man with heroin worth Rs 40 lakh in the North Tripura district, said an official. ... read..


Delhi excise policy PMLA Case: Court defers order on bail plea of AAP MP Sanjay Singh
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 5:51:29 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday deferred an order on the bail application of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in the Delhi Excise Policy money laundering case. ... read..


Lok Sabha adjourned sine die a day before conclusion of winter session
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 5:51:27 PM IST
Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday, a day ahead of the scheduled close of the winter session of Parliament, after the House passed some key bills, including that related to appointment of CEC and election commissioners and a bill to replace Pres ... read..


J-K: Rajouri BJP holds protest, denounces INDIA bloc over disruption in Parliament
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2023 5:51:25 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday held a protest on Workshop Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri against the Opposition bloc INDIA, including the Congress party highlighting concerns about their "obstructive approach" in parliamentary proceedings ... read..


MP: District Education Officer urges private schools to get parents' permission before children taking part in Christmas programs in Shajapur
Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 4:51:16 PM IST
Ahead of Christmas, District Education Officer in Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur has urged all private schools in the district to necessarily take parents' permission before selecting students to participate in Christmas programs ... read..


PM Narendra Modi meets former PM, HD Deve Gowda
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 4:51:02 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Prime Minister, HD Deve Gowda, along with Janata Dal (Secular) Karnataka leader, HD Kumaraswamy, and MLA HD Revanna, today here in national capital. ... read..


Delhi HC issues notice to ED on Jacqueline's plea seeking quashing of FIR, proceedings
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 4:50:55 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea seeking quashing of the ECIR (FIR) and supplementary chargesheet filed by the ED in Rs 200 crore money laundering case inv ... read..


Patna Mahavir Mandir to gift 'Paag and Makhana' to Lord Ram
Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2023 4:50:40 PM IST
Patna's famous Mahavir Mandir will be arranging Paag (headgear) and makhana (foxnut, a type of dry fruit) for the Ram temple from Shri Ram's -in-law's place, Mithila in Bihar. ... read..


Congress Working Committee meeting underway at AICC headquarters
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 4:50:38 PM IST
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is underway at AICC headquarters to deliberate and discuss the current political situation in the national capital on Thursday. ... read..


Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 4:50:33 PM IST
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday took up discussion on the three bills that seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Indian Evidence Act of 1872. ... read..


Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates various tourist attractions at Rashtrapati Nilayam
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2023 4:50:26 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated various tourist attractions at Rashtrapati Nilayam at Secunderabad. ... read..


Parliament passes bill on appointment of CEC, election commissioners
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 3:51:43 PM IST
Parliament passed a bill on Thursday to regulate the appointment and service terms of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners, with Law Minister Arjun Meghwal stating that legislation has been brought following a judgement of the ... read..


Tamil Nadu: CBI court sentences three to 5-year RI for causing losses to bank
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 3:51:40 PM IST
The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases on Thursday sentenced three accused, including the then CEO cum Chairman of a private company, to undergo five years of rigorous imprisonment in connection to a c ... read..


TN Minister K Ponmudi's conviction in DA case: DMK plans to move Supreme Court
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 3:51:32 PM IST
Reacting to the Madras High Court's judgement sentencing Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a disproportionate assets (DA) case, advocate and DMK leader NR Elango said on Thursday that the matter will be taken to ... read..


JN.1 variant is fast spreading; vulnerable for older people with multiple comorbidities: Health expert
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 3:51:30 PM IST
Amid the emergence of a fresh coronavirus subvariant JN.1, Co-Chair, IMA COVID Task Force Dr Rajeev Jayadevan on Thursday said that the new strain can be problematic for people of old age and those with multiple comorbidities. ... read..


Health experts advise patients with comorbidities to remain isolated as COVID-19 JN.1 variant sees spike
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2023 3:51:28 PM IST
Rajasthan University of Health Science's Vice Chancellor Dr. Sudhir Bhandari asked fellow citizens not to panic about the new variant JN.1 due to the strong vaccination programme in the country. ... read..


Parliament passes Telecommunications Bill, to replace British-era laws
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 3:51:24 PM IST
Parliament passed a bill on Thursday that seeks to amend and consolidate the laws relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks and the assignment of spectrum. ... read..


"Murder of democracy, insult to Constitution": Supriya Sule on suspension of 143 Opposition MPs
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 3:51:15 PM IST
Coming down heavily at the BJP-led Centre, Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule on Thursday said the bulk suspension of Opposition MPs from both Houses of Parliament represents the 'murder of democracy'. ... read..


"Very dangerous for our country's unity": Kiren Rijiju rips Congress, DMK MPs for questioning SC ruling on Article 370
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:51:26 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday hit out at leaders of INDIA block partners Congress and the DMK over their 'disparaging' remarks on the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling, upholding the revocation of special constitutional privileges under Artic ... read..


Delhi HC asks Centre, Delhi govt to decide on linking properties to Aadhaar
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:51:24 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Centre, Delhi government and the authorities concerned to take a decision on a public interest litigation (PIL) praying to link Aadhaar with property documents. ... read..


ED summons are to create sensational news ahead of Parliamentary elections: CM Kejriwal
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:51:17 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, responding to the fresh summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Thursday, said that the summons sent to him are just to create sensational news in final months of the parliamentary elections in 2024. ... read..


"BJP should be ashamed...": Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on suspension of 143 MPs from Parliament
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:51:02 PM IST
Hitting out at the Centre over the bulk suspension of opposition MPs from Parliament, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government should be ashamed of 'tarnishing history.' ... read..


GOC Trishakti Corps interacts with soldiers deployed in East Sikkim
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:51:00 PM IST
The General Commanding Officer (GOC) Trishakti Corps, Lt General VPS Kaushik, visited the forward areas in Sikkim on Thursday. ... read..


Unnecessary comments by INDIA bloc members on other parties inappropriate: Mayawati
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 2:50:55 PM IST
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, at a press conference in Lucknow on Thursday, lashed out at member parties of the INDIA bloc, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP), who make comments on opposition parties that are not a part of the alliance. ... read..


Fire breaks out at commercial building in Delhi's Barakhamba
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:50:49 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a commercial building in New Delhi's Barakhamba Road area on Thursday afternoon, officials said. ... read..


"Whether PM or VP, everyone should take it with open heart": TMC's Majeed Memon on mimicry row
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 2:50:41 PM IST
Amid the showdown between the Treasury and the suspended members of the Opposition over the mocking impression of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by TMC MP Derek O'Brien, fellow party leader and senior advocate Majeed Memon on Thursday said regardle ... read..


Karnataka Minister MB Patil meets industry heads in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 1:50:56 PM IST
The Karnataka delegation led by the Minister for Large and Medium Industries, and Infrastructure Development MB Patil on Wednesday held discussions with prominent industry leaders in Mumbai, and invited Temasek Holdings to invest in KHIR-City an official ... read..


Tourists throng Shimla ahead of year-end festivities but rue lack of snowfall
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 1:50:54 PM IST
The police in Shimla district said they were anticipating a huge rush of visitors ahead of Christmas and the year-end festivities. ... read..


"Sad, unfortunate": BSP chief Mayawati on suspension of MPs
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 1:50:52 PM IST
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Large quantity of areca nuts seized in Assam's Cachar, three arrested
Cachar (Assam), | December 21, 2023 1:50:49 PM IST
Police seized a large quantity of areca nuts (Burmese Supari) in Assam's Cachar district on Wednesday and arrested three people, police said on Thursday. ... read..


CISF to be deployed for 'comprehensive' security of Parliament
By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 1:50:43 PM IST
Days after a major security breach in Parliament, the central government is in talks with concerned stakeholders to give "comprehensive" security of the institution to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). ... read..


Suspended MPs' protest: Opposition cries foul, Tharoor says moment to start writing 'obituaries for Parliamentary democracy'
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 1:50:39 PM IST
Hitting out at the Centre over the bulk suspension of opposition MPs from Parliament, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that the moment has come to start writing 'obituaries for the Parliamentary democracy' in our country. ... read..


UNESCO recognises Terminal 2 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda as one of 'World's Most Beautiful Airports'
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 21, 2023 1:50:26 PM IST
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has earned prestigious accolades at UNESCO's 2023 Prix Versailles. The Terminal 2 (T2) secured recognition as one of the 'World's most beautiful airports' and was awarded the coveted 'World special prize for an i ... read..


Patna: Woman constable shot, injured by unknown assailant
Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2023 12:50:40 PM IST
A woman constable sustained bullet injuries while she was shooting a video with another police sub-inspector in Patna on Wednesday evening, said police. ... read..


Our nation on cusp of take-off... Indians want this flight to be expedited: PM Modi
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:50:35 PM IST
Exuding confidence in returning to his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence for a third, straight term in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his fellow citizens have come to realise that the country is poised for a giant leap and want their aspirations to t ... read..


Madras HC sentences TN Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in DA case
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 12:50:31 PM IST
The Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. ... read..


NIA takes over J-K Kokernag encounter case
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:50:23 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the Jammu and Kashmir Kokernag encounter case that occurred in September earlier this year in which a colonel, a major and a soldier from the Indian Army, a DySP of J-K Police, and Lashkar-e-Taiba militant ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court denies bail to arrested ED officer
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 12:50:19 PM IST
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Ankit Tiwari who was arrested by Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) sleuths in connection with an alleged b ... read..


Tamil Nadu Rains: Pregnant woman rescued by IAF, delivers baby in Madurai
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 12:50:15 PM IST
A pregnant woman named Anushiya Mayil who was airlifted by the Indian Air Force rescue team, delivered a baby at the Government Rajaji Hospital on Wednesday morning. ... read..


Kharge alleges BJP "purposely" disrupting proceedings as INDIA bloc stages protest march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:50:13 PM IST
The Parliamentarians of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc conducted a march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk in the national capital on the issue of suspension of members in both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. ... read..


Parliament security breach: Counter Intelligence Unit brings all 6 accused together to match sequence of events
New Delhi | December 21, 2023 11:50:47 AM IST
The Counter Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Special Cell of Delhi Police brought all the six accused in the Parliament breach case to check if the sequence of events as claimed by each of them earlier matches, officials said on Thursday. ... read..


Swiss woman searches for her biological mother in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharastra) | December 21, 2023 11:50:41 AM IST
Vidhya Philippon, a Swiss woman, has been searching for her biological mother in Mumbai for the past decade. The only clue she has is the mother's surname and address, which is no longer in existence. ... read..


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