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Cold holds national capital in warm embrace, minimum temperature at 7.8 degrees celsius

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 11:50:35 AM IST

Amid the biting chill prevailing in the entire North Indian belt, the cold tightened its hold on the national capital on Thursday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 7.8 degrees Celsius in the city, according to the India Metrological Department (IM ... read..

Gyanvapi verdict: Varanasi Court to present ASI scientific report today

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 11:50:33 AM IST

The Varanasi district Court will present the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) scientific report on the Gyanvapi mosque survey today. ... read..

Demand for Ayodhya's Ram Mandir models increases in foreign countries

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 11:50:31 AM IST

Ahead of the consecration programme to be held in Ayodhya on January 22, even foreign countries have witnessed an increase in demand for replicas of the Ram Mandir models in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Lived my life with honesty, have nothing to hide": CM Kejriwal responds to fresh ED summons

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 11:50:29 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday responded to the fresh summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, saying it was 'politically motivated' and 'illegal' like the previous one. ... read..

Roommate of Lok Sabha intruder Manoranjan detained from his residence in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 21, 2023 11:50:27 AM IST

A software engineer in a Karnataka-based firm, said to be a friend of one of the Lok Sabha intruders, has been detained by Delhi Police for questioning in connection with the Parliament security breach case, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: Amid suspension row, 3 new Bills to replace criminal laws to be placed before RS today

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:50:26 AM IST

A day after the strength of the Opposition was reduced further with the suspension of two more members from the Lok Sabha for raising a ruckus over their demand for a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the December 13 security breach, the Par ... read..

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand HC rejects bail plea of accused Pulkit Arya

General News | December 21, 2023 10:50:20 AM IST

Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Pulkit Arya, the main accused in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. ... read..

Naval exercise MILAN- 2024 to be held at Visakhapatnam, 50 countries likely to participate

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:50:17 AM IST

The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise - 2024 (MILAN) is to be held at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, and likely witness the largest-ever participation by over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships from friendly nations. ... read..

Maharashtra: Excise department seizes 580 bottles of foreign liquor in Mumbai; 3 individuals arrested

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 10:50:15 AM IST

The state excise department raided a warehouse on Solapur Street in Mumbai's Dana Bunder locality on Wednesday, seized 580 bottles of foreign liquor worth around Rs 80 lakhs and arrested three individuals in the matter, said an official from the State Exc ... read..

Two fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan's Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2023 10:50:09 AM IST

Amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country, Rajasthan has reported two fresh cases, according to the Additional Director of Health, Ravi Prakash Sharma. ... read..

"Has ruined Bengal's culture": BJP MP Saumitra Khan tears into TMC as Dhankhar mimicry fire rages

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 10:50:07 AM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress over the mocking of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee on the Parliament premises, BJP leader Saumitra Khan on Thursday said the ruling party in West Bengal has put t ... read..

300 fresh Covid-cases, three deaths in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 21, 2023 10:50:03 AM IST

Kerala reported 300 new active cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths on December 20, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ... read..

No need to panic, state fully prepared: Maharashtra Health minister on new Covid sub-strain

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 9:51:14 AM IST

Amid rising Covid cases in the state attributed to the new sub-strain JN.1, Maharashtra Health Minister, Tanaji Sawant has advised people to not panic saying that the healthcare system of the state was fully prepared and geared to deal with any possible s ... read..

Delhi: School boy dies after falling from foot-over bridge, FIR registered

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 9:51:10 AM IST

A 16-year-old boy died after falling from a foot-over bridge under Harsh Vihar police station limits of the city on Wednesday, said police. ... read..

"This action is inappropriate": Sachin Pilot hits out at BJP over suspension of MPs

Tonk (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2023 7:51:39 AM IST

After the suspension of 143 MPs from Parliament, Congress leader Sachin Pilot hit out at the BJP and asked if the opposition did not have the right to put forward its view. ... read..

Opposition's conduct towards Vice President is unparliamentary, indecent and inexcusable: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 6:51:04 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath has termed the behaviour of opposition MPs towards Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as unparliamentary, indecent and inexcusable conduct. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Police seize over 364-kilogram cannabis from ambulance in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 21, 2023 6:51:00 AM IST

In a breakthrough against the drug network, Raipur police have arrested a youth for allegedly peddling cannabis in an ambulance and recovered over 364 kilograms of cannabis (psychotropic drugs) from the emergency vehicle in Raipur. ... read..

"My priority is to listen to public's grievances": J-K's new Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2023 6:50:58 AM IST

The newly appointed Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo on Wednesday received a warm welcome as he arrived at the Secretariat, in Srinagar. ... read..

"We will also ensure arrest, speedy trial of culprits...": Bihar Excise Minister on Begusarai incident

Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2023 6:50:56 AM IST

After the attack on a police team by the liquor mafias that led to the death of a police inspector in Begusarai, Bihar Excise Minister Sunil Kumar said that the government will also ensure the arrest and speedy trial of the culprits so that there is no re ... read..

Tripura: Fire breaks out at ICA Office in Agartala, no casualties reported

Agartala (Tripura) | December 21, 2023 4:51:33 AM IST

A fire broke out at the Information and Cultural Affairs (ICA) Office in Agartala on Wednesday. ... read..

Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade demands daily passenger train service from Vasco to Belagavi

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 4:51:31 AM IST

Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha, Sadanand Shet Tanavade urged the Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce a daily passenger train service from Vasco to Belagavi through the South Western Railways with strategic stopovers at Londa and Dud ... read..

In last 3 months, about 1.5 lakh patients get ABHA-enabled Scan and Share faster OPD registration facility in Noida's DGCH hospital

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 4:51:29 AM IST

Embracing the Digital India vision, the healthcare sector is undergoing a revolution. Patients can now ditch the queues and book appointments online, while hospitals join hands with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to create a seamless, connecte ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu graces golden jubilee celebrations of MNR Educational Trust

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2023 4:51:27 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu graced the golden jubilee celebrations of MNR Educational Trust in Hyderabad on Wednesday. ... read..

"It's our responsibility to ensure people staying in night shelters do not face any kind of problem": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 3:50:56 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday took stock of shelter homes at Bhopal and said that it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure that the people staying in night shelters do not face any kind of problem. ... read..

98th All India Medical Conference to be held at Kovalam from December 26 to 28

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 21, 2023 2:50:37 AM IST

Indian Medical Association's 98th All India Conference will be held at Kovalam, which will be organized by Thiruvananthapuram's branch of Indian Medical Association from December 26 to 28. ... read..

Life renewed: Family of 53-year-old brain-dead woman gifts new life to many through organ donation at AIIMS Delhi

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:50:35 AM IST

In a heartfelt display of benevolence and selflessness, the family of Kanchan, a 53-year-old woman from Faridabad, has made the courageous decision to donate her organs after she was declared brain dead. This selfless act has the potential to save multipl ... read..

Mimicry of Vice President reduces dignity of Constitutional post but MP's suspension is unfair: Former Law Minister

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 2:50:31 AM IST

Former Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar has said that the mimicry of the Vice President reduces the dignity of the constitutional post and added that the suspension of MPs from Parliament is unfair. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police recover drone in Roranwala Khurd village in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 21, 2023 2:50:27 AM IST

In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered a drone on Wednesday at the outskirts of Village-Roranwala Khurd, District-Amritsar. ... read..

Ayodhya: Police gear up for Ram Temple's 'Pran Pratishtha' with traffic management plans

General News | December 21, 2023 12:21:12 AM IST

As Ayodhya gears up for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Temple on January 22, 2024, police department authorities are making arrangements to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on the special occasion. To guide tourists and devotees to the temple, police d ... read..

BJP core committee members arrive in Tripura to discuss 2024 election strategy

Agartala (Tripura) | December 21, 2023 12:21:10 AM IST

A team of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) core committee members arrived in Tripura on Wednesday to discuss various issues related to the organisational setup and to discuss strategies to strengthen the party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Bigg Boss Telugu season 7 winner Pallavi Prashanth arrested in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2023 12:21:08 AM IST

Bigg Boss Telugu season-7 winner Pallavi Prashanth has been arrested by the police from Telangana's Hyderabad for allegedly disturbing peace near the Annapurna Studios after the announcement of his victory on Monday night, said the police on Wednesday. ... read..

Jammu Divisional Commissioner meets with representatives of West Pakistani Refugees, displaced persons; assures early resolutions of their concerns

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2023 12:20:58 AM IST

Jammu Divisional Commissioner on Wednesday met with the representatives of West Pakistani Refugees (WPR) and Displaced Persons for the years 1947, 1965, and 1971. ... read..

Indian Navy conducts rescue operations in flood-hit Tamil Nadu; relief efforts continue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 12:20:56 AM IST

Amid relentless heavy rain causing widespread damage in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Navy undertook rescue operations in the southern part of the state. ... read..

"Neither Arvind Kejriwal nor his army is scared": AAP MP Sushil Gupta on ED summons against Delhi CM

Jhajjar (Haryana) | December 21, 2023 12:20:52 AM IST

In response to the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)'s fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in connection with liquor 'scam' case, party MP Sushil Gupta said that neither Kejriwal nor his supporters are intimidated ... read..

"Biggest non-serious leader of this century": Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:47 AM IST

In reaction to Rahul Gandhi claiming that the media is entirely focused on showing the mimicry incident and not highlighting the pain and agony of the suspended MPs, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that the former is the "biggest non-serious leader" of ... read..

"Laws humanized for first time..." Amit Shah on new criminal laws

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:43 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the three new criminal laws are being humanized for the first time after so many years of independence. ... read..

Congress rubbishes reports claiming Nitish Kumar 'unhappy' over proposal of Mallikarjun Kharge as PM candidate

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:41 AM IST

After some media reports claimed that Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United (JDU) Supremo Nitish Kumar was "unhappy" over the proposal of Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge as the Prime Ministerial candidate, Congress dismissed the same stating that t ... read..

Prime Minister went beyond the rulebook to do away with almost 2,000 obsolete rules: MoS Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:37 AM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi went beyond the rulebook to do away with almost 2,000 obsolete rules. ... read..

"Criminal justice laws humanized...": Amit Shah in Lok Sabha three major new bills

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:35 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the three new criminal laws are being humanized for the first time after so many years of independence. ... read..

SC asks Pune civic body not to cut trees for widening of road till Dec 21

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:33 AM IST

The Supreme Court has restrained the Pune Municipal Corporation from cutting trees till December 21 for widening one of the roads there so that a litigant can approach the Bombay High Court with the grievance. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: 80 kg Ganja worth Rs 16 Lakhs seized at Bhudanam Toll Plaza, five arrested

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 12:20:31 AM IST

In a significant operation, Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) officials intercepted a major ganja smuggling attempt at Budhanam toll plaza on Chillakuru national highway. The seized contraband, weighing 80 kg and valued at Rs 16 lakhs, was en route from Na ... read..

J-K DGP RR Swain visits Railways Headquarters, reviews functioning of GRP

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2023 12:20:29 AM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, RR Swain on Wednesday visited the Government Railway Police Headquarters in Jammu where he chaired the officers meeting and reviewed the overall security of Railways and functioning of GRP in the UT of Jam ... read..

"INDIA bloc meeting was restricted to tea, biscuits": JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:27 AM IST

Taking a jibe on the recently concluded fourth meeting of the INDIA bloc, the alliance leader and JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu on Wednesday said that the meeting was just restricted to tea and biscuits and concluded without any discussion on any serious iss ... read..

"Why is Amit Shah not giving a statement in the House security breach incident": Priyank Kharge

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | December 21, 2023 12:20:25 AM IST

Congress MP Priyank Kharge slammed the central government for suspending 143 MPs from the Parliament just for demanding a statement from the Home Minister on the Parliament security breach incident. ... read..

"What will PM Modi say on insulting his political opponents in last 20 years": Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | December 21, 2023 12:20:23 AM IST

Amid the controversy over the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday asked for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response over insulting his political opponen ... read..

Anee Bullion fraud case: ED attaches properties worth Rs 2.03 crore of IFS officer in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2023 12:20:21 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached properties in the form of bank balances, FDs and agriculture land situated at Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, worth Rs 2.03 crore, belonging to Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Neeharika Singh u ... read..

"Were farmers not insulted time and time again by you...": Randeep Surjewala targets BJP

Jind (Haryana) | December 21, 2023 12:20:19 AM IST

Facing heat on the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Wednesday said that it was the BJP under which farmers were "shamed and insulted" when they protested against the three repealed farm laws. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Shinde assures to convene special session for Maratha reservation in February

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2023 12:20:17 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asserted that the State will hold a special session specifically addressing the Maratha reservation in February. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Female Cheetah released in wild at Kuno National Park

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 11:22:00 PM IST

A female Cheetah named Veera was released in the wild at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, an official statement read. ... read..

PM claimant Nitish Kumar could not even become INDIA bloc convenor: Pashupati Paras

Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2023 11:21:58 PM IST

Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) President Pashupati Kumar Paras said tha Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who allegedly wanted to be the Prime Minister, could not even be the convenor of INDIA bloc. ... read..

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan to provide multimodal connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 11:21:56 PM IST

The Prime Minister launched the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) on October 13, 2021, to provide multimodal connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones. PM Gati Shakti's National Master Plan provides a comprehensive database of the trun ... read..

Army official allegedly transmits military secrets to Pakistan, Court requests presence of Defence officer

By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 11:21:48 PM IST

In view of allegations against an army official that he transmitted the military secret documents relating to the Indian Army to Pakistan through another accused and an official posted at the Pakistan High Commission at New Delhi, a Delhi Court has reques ... read..

Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on alert amid Covid sub-variant JN.1 scare; doctors advise precautions

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 11:21:46 PM IST

As COVID cases show an upward trend in India, authorities at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital remain vigilant. Doctors advise being alert regarding this new variant, emphasizing that there is no need to panic, but precautions should be increased. ... read..

Drug regulator warns, bans use of cold, flu cough syrups

By Shalini Bharadwaj

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 11:21:44 PM IST

The Drugs general controller (India) wrote a letter on December 18, to all states and asked states and Union Territories to update the package insert of products made using a cocktail of two medicines chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine. ... read..

Amid harsh weather, Indian Army stands resolute in Uri sector with night vision devices along LoC

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 20, 2023 11:21:43 PM IST

The Indian Army stands resolute along the Line of Control in the Uri sector of North Kashmir's Baramulla district, where alert soldiers conduct night patrolling to thwart any enemy misadventures, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the ... read..

Chhattisgarh Police seize over 364 kilograms of cannabis in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 20, 2023 11:21:39 PM IST

Chhattisgarh police have arrested a youth for allegedly peddling cannabis in an ambulance and recovered over 364 kilograms of drugs from the emergency vehicle in Raipur. ... read..

Odisha Congress Chief accuses BJD govt of being "immersed in corruption"

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 11:21:35 PM IST

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Sarat Patnaik on Wednesday accused the Naveen Patnaik-led government of being "immersed in corruption" and alleged that the government has not been able to fulfil the dreams of the people of the state. ... read..

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launches NITI Aayog report, 'A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy'

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:21:44 PM IST

Launching a G20 report, 'A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy' in New Delhi, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Wednesday said that India has maintained that climate finance and technology are essential for enabling the ... read..

DG BSF reviews the operational preparedness of BSF Guwahati Frontier

Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2023 10:21:42 PM IST

Director General of Border Security Force Nitin Agrawal, along with Additional Director General (Eastern Command Kolkata) BSF Sonali Mishra, during his visit to the BSF Guwahati frontier on Wednesday, reviewed the current security scenario and operational ... read..

Lok Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill 2023; legislation seeks to amend some provisions of TRAI Act

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:21:36 PM IST

A bill to amend and consolidate the laws relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks, the assignment of spectrum and to amend certain provisions of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ... read..

UP: CM Yogi to visit Ayodhya tomorrow, to take stock of under-construction Ram Temple

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 10:21:30 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Ayodhya on Thursday to take stock of the ongoing construction of the Ram Temple. ... read..

DG BSF visits Agartala, motivates troops to tackle frequently changing situation

Agartala (Tripura) | December 20, 2023 10:21:24 PM IST

Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agrawal and Additional Director General of the Eastern Command Sonali Mishra, arrived on a two-day visit to Frontier Headquarters BSF of Salbagan in Tripura's Agartala. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami approves Family Welfare Sub-centre in Uttarkashi

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2023 10:21:19 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday gave a nod for the establishment of a Family Welfare sub-centre in the Uttarkashi district. ... read..

VP Dhankhar Mimicry Row: BJP stages protest in Bhopal, seeks apology from Congress

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 10:21:17 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 today held a protest against the opposition M ... read..

Amid harsh weather, Indian Army stands resolute in Uri sector with night watch along LoC

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 20, 2023 10:21:13 PM IST

Delhi HC dismisses habeas corpus petitions of Lava MD, Chinese national and others in Vivo money laundering probe

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:21:11 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed three habeas corpus petitions moved by Lava International's Managing Director, Hariom Rai, Chinese National Guangwen Kyang, alias Andrew Kuang and Nitin Garg. The individuals are accused in a money laundering probe again ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee has deprived several communities in Bengal": Suvendu Adhikari holds protest against TMC govt

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2023 10:21:09 PM IST

On the day West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged to release dues of nearly Rs 1.16 lakh crore, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari staged a protest against the Mamata Banerjee governm ... read..

Nitin Gadkari congratulates Tata Motors for first-ever Bharat NCAP 5-star rating

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:21:07 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated Tata Motors after its new Safari and Harrier models got the first-ever Bharat - NCAP 5-star rating. ... read..

MP: Social media influencer booked for raping woman on pretext of marriage in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 9:21:26 PM IST

A social media influencer has been booked for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marrying her in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, police said on Wednesday. The case has been registered at the MIG police station. ... read..

"Not in our character to insult anyone": Mallikarjun Kharge on mimicry incident

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 9:21:18 PM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders expressed anguish over the mimicry incident of the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that it is not in their character to insult anyone and f ... read..

BJP criticizes TMC MP's mimicry of RS Chairman, calls for apology amid Opposition's "unapologetic stance"

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 9:21:16 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Charu Pragya criticized TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday for mimicking Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and said that Opposition MPs are not even apologetic about the incident. ... read..

"Modi government delivers on what it says...Lord Ram's idol will be installed in Ayodhya on Jan 22": Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 9:21:13 PM IST

Asserting that the Modi Government delivers on the promises it makes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said earlier Congress came to power many times and kept giving dates but never fulfilled the assurances it made to the people. ... read..

Delhi govt reviewing COVID preparedness of health infrastructure, says AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj amid new surge

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 9:21:11 PM IST

Amid the surge in COVID cases in several parts of the country, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said that the city government is reviewing the COVID preparedness of the public health infrastructure in the national capital. ... read..

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

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | December 20, 2023 9:21:09 PM IST

In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab police recovered a Chinese drone and contraband items attached to it from a field on the outskirts of the Dal village in Punjab's Tarn Taran, an official statement by the BSF said on Wed ... read..

BJP holds protest in Bhopal against Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry incident

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 9:21:07 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a protest in Bhopal against the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee outside the Parliament. ... read..

147 MoUs worth over Rs 2 lakh cr signed so far as part of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 20, 2023 9:21:05 PM IST

Leading up to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 scheduled for January 2024, as many as 147 MoUs have been signed, projecting potential investments worth Rs 2.91 lakh crore in the initial phase. ... read..

"If mind is of Italy, will not understand...": Amit Shah takes dig at Congress over objections to some provisions of criminal law bills

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 9:21:03 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took a dig at the Congress over objections of its leaders to some provisions of new criminal law bills, saying "if mind is of Italy, then it is difficult to understand (these provisions)". ... read..

Gold worth Rs 19.17 lakh seized at Trichy airport

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 9:20:58 PM IST

The air customs authorities seized 306 grams of gold valued at Rs 19.17 lakh from a passenger who arrived at Trichy airport from Dubai, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Rajasthan reports two fresh COVID-19 cases

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 20, 2023 8:21:26 PM IST

In what appears to be a resurgence of deadly COVID-19, Rajasthan on Wednesday reported two fresh cases of COVID-19, according to an official statement by the Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) Jaisalmer. ... read..

Rajya Sabha gives nod to Bill to ease setting up of GST tribunal; fix age cap for member, president

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 8:21:24 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday gave its nod to a Bill to ease the setting up of GST appellate tribunals (GSTAT) by modifying the terms of appointment of members, and fixing a cap of 50 years as the minimum age for member or president of the tribunal. ... read..

MPs suspension row: INDIA bloc MPs to hold march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament tomorrow

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 8:21:22 PM IST

The Parliamentarians of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will hold 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..

DU sings MoU with SRI to promote research and development

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 8:21:12 PM IST

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Delhi and Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (a unit of Shriram Scientific and Industrial Research Foundation) to promote Research and Development. ... read..

CM Sukhu lays foundation stone of Rs 268 crore Pepsi bottling plant at Kandrori in Kangra

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 8:21:05 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the Pepsi bottling plant of Varun Beverages Limited to be built at a cost of Rs 268 crore at Kandrori in Kangra. ... read..

"Those hiding in other countries...trial in absentia introduced": Amit Shah on provisions in new criminal law bills

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 8:21:03 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the new criminal law bills have a provision of trial in absentia for those who are "hiding in other countries" for terror acts and other offences in India. ... read..

Defence Ministry signs Rs 1,600 cr deal with MDL for buying 6 next-gen patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 8:20:55 PM IST

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai, on December 20, 2023, for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVS) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). ... read..

4000 saints invited, Tent City established: Ayodhya gears up for consecration ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 8:20:53 PM IST

The Ayodhya temple trust said that invitations have been sent to saints from all traditions ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma inaugurates Bathou Traditional & Cultural Centre, attends Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Rally at Kokrajhar

Kokrajhar (Assam) | December 20, 2023 8:20:45 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Bathou Traditional and Cultural Centre built at a cost of Rs 5 crore that has been funded by the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) administration, at Bagansali in Kokr ... read..

MP: Congress supporters booked for creating ruckus at Mahakal temple in Ujjain during Jitu Patwari's visit

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 7:21:13 PM IST

A group of unidentified supporters of Congress have been booked for allegedly creating a ruckus at Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain during the visit of the newly appointed state chief of the party, Jitu Patwari, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Two people killed in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi in rain-related incidents

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 7:21:07 PM IST

Two people died in rain-related incidents on Wednesday in the Thoothukudi district, which is one of the four southern districts of Tamil Nadu that have been hit by the heavy rain in the past three days. ... read..

"Covid like any other communicable disease, cannot be wiped out," says Health Expert

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 7:20:46 PM IST

Amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant of the Coronavirus, a Kerala-based health expert said on Wednesday that Covid is like any other communicable disease that cannot be wiped out completely adding that the strike rate of the disease ... read..

Vivo PMLA case: Court takes cognizance on ED charge sheet filed against Chinese National, Lava's MD and others

General News | December 20, 2023 7:20:42 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Wednesday took cognizance of a prosecution complaint (charge sheet) filed by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case related to the Chinese mobile company Vivo inv ... read..

Supreme Court issues directions to Delhi government for judicial infrastructure

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 7:20:40 PM IST

The Supreme Court has issued various directions to the Delhi Government about the construction of judicial infrastructure in the national capital. ... read..

Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers 250 AH-64 Apache fuselages, manufactured in India

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 20, 2023 7:20:30 PM IST

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the 250th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad. ... read..

Mansukh Mandaviya chairs COVID review meet, directs officials to stay prepared against new strains of virus

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 6:22:06 PM IST

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in India and the preparedness of the public health system for surveillance, containment and management of COVI ... read..

Delhi: 26-yr-old dies after being stabbed over phone, cash in Shahdara

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 6:21:48 PM IST

A 26-year-old man died allegedly after being stabbed by two men when he refused to hand over his mobile phone and cash during an e-rickshaw ride in Delhi's Shahdara, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"More than Rs 1 cr of defrauded amount refunded to online cyber fraud victims this year in Outer North district": Delhi Police

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 6:21:44 PM IST

With the assistance of Cyber Crime police in the Outer North district, a defrauded amount of more than Rs 1 crore has been refunded to the multiple victims who were lured into online financial fraud this year, Delhi Police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"They have turned into jokers", says JP Nadda after TMC's Kalyan Banerjee mimics VP Dhankhar

Basti (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 6:21:32 PM IST

After Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee was seen mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda on Wednesday condemned the Opposition and compared them with "jokers". ... read..

Amid a surge of COVID cases, Jammu hospitals prepare to fight against new variant

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 20, 2023 6:21:24 PM IST

As the Union Health Ministry has sounded a new alert for COVID, preparations to fight against the disease have been started in Jammu. In Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital, one of the major hospitals in the region, a COVID ward has been set up. ... read..

"Our mission now is 2024 general elections": 22 BJP MLAs from Odisha leave for New Delhi

Odisha (Bhubaneshwar) | December 20, 2023 6:21:22 PM IST

All 22 MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Odisha left for New Delhi to meet the party's top brass to discuss the strategy for the 2024 General elections. ... read..

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