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Kerala Leader of Opposition accuses state govt of being apathetic towards higher education challenges

Kannur (Kerala) | December 16, 2023 10:50:56 PM IST

Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan voiced his apprehensions about the Kerala government's lack of commitment to addressing challenges in higher education on Saturday. ... read..

Beneficiaries attend Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | December 16, 2023 10:50:54 PM IST

A large number of beneficiaries attended the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme in Guwahati on Saturday. ... read..

Seva Bharti's work has made positive impact in people's lives: Speaker Om Birla at Seva Samman 2023

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 9:51:39 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appreciated Seva Bharti's spirit of selfless service and unwavering commitment towards social upliftment while addressing the 'Seva Samman 2023' programme in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Four Naxalites arrested for involvement in IED blast resulting in death of BSF Head Constable

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | December 16, 2023 9:51:37 PM IST

Four persons were apprehended in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Sadaktola village in Partapur police station limits, which resulted in the death of BSF Head Constable Akhilesh Kumar Rai, said a press note by Partapur poli ... read..

Parliament security breach case: Court notice to Delhi Police on Neelam's plea seeking copy of FIR, visiting permission

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 9:51:35 PM IST

The Patiala House Court on Saturday issued notice to the Special Cell of Delhi Police on an application moved by one of the accused Neelam Azad's parents seeking a copy of FIR registration under various sections of IPC and UAPA in connection with Parliame ... read..

CM Dhami pays tribute to IAF Squadron Leader Abhimanyu Rai

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 16, 2023 9:51:23 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reached the residence of Indian Air Force (IAF) Squadron Leader Abhimanyu Rai who lost his life in trainer jet crash and paid tributes to him and consoled the bereaved family at Jaintanwala. ... read..

Mizoram Governor unfurls national flag atop 70-foot-high mast to mark Vijay Diwas

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 16, 2023 9:51:21 PM IST

To commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the victory in the 1971 war, Hari Babu Kambhampati, the Governor of Mizoram, unfurled the 70-foot national flag at Assam Rifles Headquarters, Aizawl. ... read..

PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat between Varanasi-Delhi tomorrow

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 9:51:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi starting from December 17. During his visit, he will launch several infrastructure projects and is also expected to announce a second Vande Bharat train ... read..

Odisha STF arrests wanted Kashmiri fraudster posing as PMO official from Jaipur

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 16, 2023 8:51:29 PM IST

The Odisha Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Kashmiri fraudster who was also wanted by Kashmir Police in connection with cheating and forgery and has a non-bailable warrant pending against him. ... read..

"Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra helps in ensuring timely delivery of benefits to eligible beneficiaries": Telangana Governor

Medchal Makajgiri (Telangana) | December 16, 2023 8:51:26 PM IST

Governor of Telangana, Tamilisai Soundararajan, took part in the virtual inauguration of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at the MPDO Office in Bammaraspet, Medchal Makajgiri District on Saturday. ... read..

National Commission for Women says it won't tolerate crimes like Belagavi incident

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 16, 2023 8:51:24 PM IST

National Commission for Women (NCW) member Delina Khongdup on Saturday said that it will not tolerate crimes like the Belagavi incident. ... read..

"No association between suspension of MPs, parliament security breach incident": LS Speaker

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 8:51:15 PM IST

Three days following the security breach in the Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wrote a letter to all Members of Parliament, asserting that there is no connection between the security breach and the recent suspension of 13 MPs from the Lower House. ... read..

Maharashtra bureaucrat's son allegedly runs over girlfriend after fight in Thane district

Thane (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2023 8:51:07 PM IST

A 26-year-old woman was severely injured when her boyfriend, who is the son of a senior bureaucrat, allegedly tried to run her over with his car in Maharashtra's Thane district. ... read..

Parliament security breach case: One more accused arrested, six people arrested so far

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 8:51:03 PM IST

One more accused has been arrested in the Parliament security breach case and will be produced shortly before the concerned judge of Delhi's Patiala House Court. Six accused have been arrested in the case so far. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with homemaker who utilized govt loan to set up successful enterprise

Guwahati (Assam) | December 16, 2023 8:51:01 PM IST

A large number of people, and beneficiaries on Saturday attended the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' programme via video conferencing. ... read..

Parliament security breach case: Conspiracy been going on since 2 years, police tells court

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:59 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Saturday informed the Patiala House Court that the Parliament Security breach conspiracy had been going on since more than last year, and freshly arrested accused Mahesh attended all the meetings held in different cities in this regard ... read..

"Whenever hope ends, Modi ki Guarantee begins": PM Modi

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that whenever hope ends, "Modi ki Guarantee" begins. ... read..

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi's Facebook page recovered after being hacked, hacker had posted obscene pictures

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:55 PM IST

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi said on Saturday that her Facebook page had been recovered after being hacked for a week, adding that the hacker posted obscene pictures and videos on her page. ... read..

Jamia Hamdard holds international conference on 'Cultures of Childhood in Contemporary South Asia'

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:53 PM IST

In a bold initiative to bridge the gap between academia and practice, the Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies at Jamia Hamdard, in collaboration with the Department of Social Sciences at South Asian University, organized the first -ever two- d ... read..

"Everybody is scared, nobody willing to give statement," member of BJP fact-finding team for Belagavi incident

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 16, 2023 7:51:48 PM IST

BJP MP Locket Chatterjee alleged on Saturday that women are scared under the Congress government in Karnataka. She was there in Belagavi as a member of the fact-finding team of the BJP for the incident of a 42-year-old woman being allegedly assaulted and ... read..

UP: Rahul Gandhi summoned again on Jan 6 in 2018 case over remarks against Amit Shah

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 7:51:38 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was summoned again by the MP/MLA court on January 6 in connection with a 2018 case on his remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a Bengaluru conference. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh bags Achiever States status in LEADS Survey Report 2023

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 7:51:36 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh has bagged Achiever States status in the LEADS Survey Report 2023 for the second consecutive year. ... read..

Attari border 102 kg heroin seizure case: NIA arrests key absconding accused trying to flee Dubai

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:32 PM IST

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key absconding accused in the Attari border heroin seizure case involving the smuggling of over 102 kgs of narcotics from Afghanistan via the India-Pakiastan border in April 2 ... read..

"Want Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to reach every poor person, rural or urban": PM Modi

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:28 PM IST

After flagging off the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in five States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his intention to elevate the yatra to new heights and ensure that it reaches every poor person in rural and urban areas. ... read..

"This has happened due to Congress govt's careless approach," Pralhad Joshi on Belagavi incident

Dharwad (Karnataka) | December 16, 2023 7:51:26 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday attributed the "careless and casual approach" of the Congress government in Karnataka in dealing with law and order as a reason behind the Belagavi incident, in which a 42-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and ... read..

"PM Modi changed culture of politics in India": Nadda in Himachal's Sunder Nagar

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 7:51:24 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the culture of politics in the country. ... read..

CM Sukhu lays foundation stone of Sirmauri Haat in Himachal's Sirmaur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 7:51:20 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of Sirmauri Haat at Puruwala in the Paonta Sahib Assembly constituency of Sirmaur district on Saturday. ... read..

Amit Shah stresses key achievements, initiatives under PM Modi's leadership at Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Gujarat

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 16, 2023 6:52:01 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted key achievements and transformative initiatives undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government while addressing a gathering at Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Saturday at Changodar in Gujarat's A ... read..

Delhi court sends Parliament security breach accused Mahesh to 7-day police custody

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:56 PM IST

The Patiala House Court here on Saturday granted seven-day custody of Mahesh Kumawat, the sixth accused in the Parliament security breach case, to the Police. ... read..

Deploy adequate staff at Sabarimala temple to reduce waiting time for devotees, G Kishan Reddy requests Kerala CM

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 16, 2023 6:51:54 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday requesting him to deploy adequate personnel and staff at Sabarimala temple to reduce waiting time for devotees. ... read..

South India is "safe house" of Indian culture, says Rajnath Singh in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 16, 2023 6:51:52 PM IST

South India is the "safe house" of the Indian culture, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM to inaugurate 'Him Mahotsav' in Delhi tomorrow; event to showcase state's crafts, cuisine, cultural heritage

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:50 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will on Sunday inaugurate 'Him Mahotsav' at Delhi Haat in the national capital as part of government's efforts to showcase the state's rich culture, its varied arts and crafts and diverse cuisine, and ... read..

PM Modi flags off Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in 5 states

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram, the five states where assembly elections were held recently. ... read..

Parliament security breach: "Opposition making small thing a big issue," says BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 5:51:32 PM IST

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday took a jibe at the opposition saying they are making a small thing (parliament security breach) a big issue. ... read..

Over 17,000 girls receive self-defence training on Nirbhaya Diwas in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 5:51:30 PM IST

Over 17,000 school and college going girls have received self-defence training on Nirbhaya Diwas in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district. ... read..

18-year-old youth shot dead in MP's Gwalior, case registered

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 5:51:27 PM IST

An 18-year-old youth was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district on Friday late at night, a police official said. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses concerns of 200 people at Janata Darshan

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 5:51:24 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath heard the problems of around 200 people at Janata Darshan held in front of Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan on Gorakhnath Temple premises on Saturday. ... read..

"Doctors should work in the spirit of 'nation first' to make India a developed nation by 2047": Mansukh Mandaviya

By Shalini Bhardwaj Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 5:51:15 PM IST

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that a healthy society can create a healthy nation and that all doctors should work in the spirit of the "nation first", taking directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's drea ... read..

BJP chief JP Nadda holds roadshow in Himachal's Sundar Nagar

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 5:51:13 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda held a mega roadshow at Sundar Nagar in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi virtually interacts with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 5:51:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with the beneficiaries of the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' via video conferencing. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge reiterates demand for Home Minister's statement on Parliament security breach

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 5:51:05 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday reiterated the demand for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah in the House on the issue of a security breach in which two men jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitor's gallery. ... read..

"What India needs today is a bomb": Social media posts of security breach mastermind Lalit Jha under scrutiny

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 4:52:12 PM IST

The Special Cell of Delhi Police said it was keeping a close eye on the social media posts of Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind of the Parliament security breach. ... read..

Tender for Dharavi Redevelopment Project prepared during Uddhav govt: Ashish Shelar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2023 4:52:10 PM IST

Slamming Shiva Sena (UBT) for its double standards, BJP Mumbai unit president and MLA, Ashish Shelar, claimed that the conditions and the tender for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project were prepared during the Uddhav Thackeray government. ... read..

"Incident a direct fallout of unemployment, inflation": Rahul Gandhi on Parliament security breach

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 4:52:07 PM IST

Tying the BJP-led Centre to the Parliament security breach incident, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed that the incident was the fallout of 'unemployment' and 'inflation'. ... read..

Kerala Police detain BJP women's wing cadre protesting murder of six-year-old girl

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 16, 2023 4:51:50 PM IST

The Kerala Police on Saturday detained members of the BJP's Mahila Morcha, who had taken out a protest march against the accused in connection with the murder of a six-year-old girl in Vandiperiyar. ... read..

"Complete failure of law and order in Karnataka": BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi slams Congress over Belagavi incident

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 16, 2023 4:51:46 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Aprajita Sarangi on Saturday targeted the Congress-led Karnataka government over the Belagavi incident, saying there has been a complete failure of law and order in Karnataka. ... read..

"Never thought that I would get this post": New Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 16, 2023 11:51:39 PM IST

Newly elected Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday expressed astonishment at becoming the chief minister of Chhattisgarh saying that he is a farmer's son, got responsibilities at a young age and had never thought he would get this post. ... read..

Eastern Naval Command pays homage to 1971 war heroes on 'Vijay Diwas'

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 3:52:02 PM IST

The Eastern Naval Command conducted a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate Vijay Diwas at the War Memorial, RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, on Saturday. ... read..

CM Dhami honours martyrs of 1971 war, says UCC on the way in Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 16, 2023 3:52:00 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in the 'Tribute Ceremony' organised on the occasion of 'Vijay Diwas' at Martyr Memorial Gandhi Park, Dehradun. ... read..

General Officer Commanding-Dakshin Bharat Area commemorates 'Vijay Diwas'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 16, 2023 3:51:45 PM IST

On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Lieutenant General KS Brar, the General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, honoured the fallen heroes of the 1971 war with Pakistan at the War Memorial in Chennai. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging charges in Haryana Judicial Paper Leak case

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 3:51:43 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a former Registrar (Recruitment), Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the order framing charges against him by Sessions Court, Chandigarh, in the Haryana Civil Services (Judicial Branch) paper l ... read..

Naxalite camp busted in forests of Pedda Karma in Bijapur, explosives recovered

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | December 16, 2023 3:51:39 PM IST

A Naxalite camp was busted and a huge quantity of explosive materials, medicines, Maoist literature, and uniforms were recovered after an exchange of fire in the forests of Pedda Karma in Bijapur district on Saturday. ... read..

"Centre has to take responsibility": DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Parliament security breach

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 16, 2023 2:51:08 PM IST

Amid the continuing war of words between the Treasury and the Opposition over the Parliament security breach on Wednesday, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Saturday demanded a statement from the Centre calling the incident a very 'serious' security lapse. ... read..

We didn't politicize, Delhi Police called it terror attack: Congress's KC Venugopal on Parliament security breach

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 1:50:46 PM IST

Firing a fresh salvo at the BJP-led central government over the massive security breach in Parliament, senior Congress leader KC Venugopal on Friday said it wasn't the Opposition members but Delhi Police that politicised the incident after labelling it as ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav pays tribute to fallen heroes of 1971 war

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 1:50:42 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid tribute to the fallen heroes of the 1971 war at Shaurya Smarak in the state capital Bhopal on Saturday. ... read..

MHA directs all IPS officers to submit their Immovable Property Return-2023 by January 31 next year

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | December 16, 2023 1:50:36 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all the Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across the country to submit their Immovable Property Return 2023 by January 31 next year. ... read..

Speeding car overturns, catches fire on highway; 2 sustain minor burns

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | December 16, 2023 1:50:34 PM IST

Two men sustained minor burn injuries after a moving car on the Ahmedabad-Udaipur Highway caught fire in Udaipur district on Friday night, officials said. ... read..

Delhi police sources reveal mastermind Lalit Jha destroyed five mobile phones before his arrest

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 1:50:30 PM IST

Delhi police sources have revealed that mastermind Lalit Jha, in connection with the Parliament security breach, destroyed five mobile phones before coming to Delhi and was misleading the investigating team. ... read..

Action to be taken against EdTech companies offering degrees with foreign varsities: UGC officials

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 1:50:26 PM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) will take action against all the EdTech companies offering degree and diploma courses in online mode in association with foreign universities, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Karnataka: BJP Mahila Morcha holds protest over Belagavi incident, women's delegation arrives

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 16, 2023 1:50:24 PM IST

Members of the BJP's Mahila Morcha and workers staged a protest on Saturday in Bengaluru over the stripping and parading of a woman in the Belagavi district. ... read..

MP: Massive fire breaks out at Indore food stall, brought under control

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 12:51:12 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a fast food joint at Shakkar Bazaar in Indore on Friday night, an official said, adding that the blaze was brought under control in a few hours following prompt action by the fire brigade. ... read..

Maharashtra: Six dead after truck rams into car at Sonkhamb in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2023 12:50:59 PM IST

In a tragic accident, six people died after a truck rammed into a car at Sonkhamb in Katol taluka of Nagpur district on Friday midnight. ... read..

Akhila Bharatiya Veerashaiva Mahasabha members urge Karnataka CM for scientific survey of caste census

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 16, 2023 12:50:57 PM IST

Even as the Congress leadership is championing the conduct of a Caste census there appears to be dissent brewing within its own ranks. In Karnataka. members of Akhila Bharatiya Veerashaiva Mahasabha met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and submitted ... read..

Security arrangements increased in Ayodhya ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Mandir

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 11:50:25 AM IST

Security measures have been heightened in Ayodhya ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Mandir on January 22, 2024. ... read..

Amid BJP protests over Belagavi parading incident, dy CM Shivakumar says all culprits arrested

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2023 11:50:23 AM IST

Amid the BJP planning a nationwide protest over the stripping and parading incident at Belagavi, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said all culprits involved in the incident have been arrested and none will be spared at any cost. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pay tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 11:50:21 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the armed forces on Vijay Diwas. ... read..

Two coaches of Howrah-Mumbai Mail train decouple near Bengal's Uluberia

Howrah (West Bengal) | December 16, 2023 11:50:17 AM IST

Two coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail train decoupled near the Uluberia area of the Howrah district in West Bengal on Friday evening, officials said. ... read..

Parliament security breach: Delhi Police sources reveal that intruders came with seven smoke cans

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 11:50:15 AM IST

Delhi Police sources on Saturday revealed that the intruders in connection with the Parliament security breach had arrived with seven smoke cans to carry out the incident. ... read..

IAS Raghvendra Kumar Singh appointed principal secretary to Madhya Pradesh CM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 11:50:09 AM IST

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raghvendra Kumar Singh has been appointed principal secretary to Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav. ... read..

Defence minister, top military brass pay tribute to fallen soldiers on 'Vijay Diwas'

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 11:50:07 AM IST

On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, a series of commemorative events were held across India. At the National War Memorial, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and Navy ... read..

Covid subvariant JN.1 case detected in Kerala, raises concerns

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | December 16, 2023 11:50:05 AM IST

The Covid subvariant JN.1, a descendant of BA.2.86, has been detected in parts of Kerala, triggering concerns about its impact. ... read..

J-K: Udhampur farmers yield over 3,000 quintals of mushrooms, earn Rs 6 cr in revenue

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 16, 2023 11:50:01 AM IST

In a significant accomplishment, the farmers of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir cultivated over 3,000 quintals of mushrooms, resulting in a revenue of at least Rs 6 crore. ... read..

Delhi grapples with cold: IMD reports dip in temperatures

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 10:51:01 AM IST

Delhi recorded a temperature of 7.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 10:50:57 AM IST

In a stirring tribute on Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted the brave heroes of the 1971 war, whose sacrifices led to a decisive victory for India. Their unwavering spirit and dedication, he said, are etched in the nation's history and the ... read..

Will push for discussion in Assembly on Bill to ban polygamy: AIUDF MLA

Guwahati (Assam) | December 16, 2023 10:50:55 AM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam on Friday said his party will push for a discussion in the Assembly on a proposed Bill to ban polygamy that the state government plans to introduce in February next year. ... read..

Chennai Airport Customs seize narcotic substances worth Rs. 12 crores, one arrested

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 16, 2023 10:50:49 AM IST

One person was arrested as the Chennai Airport Customs seized 1201 grams of narcotic substances (Cocaine) worth Rs. 12 crores, the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs said on Friday. ... read..

Will work to fulfil PM Modi's guarantees: Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma after taking oath

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 16, 2023 9:51:38 AM IST

After being sworn into office on Friday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday assured people that his government will strive to fulfil all the guarantees for the state as was laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in the BJP's manif ... read..

UGC notifies regulations for foreign higher education institutions in India

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 9:51:28 AM IST

In a significant development, the University Grants Commission (UGC), exercising its powers under the UGC Act, 1956 (as amended), has notified two key regulations for foreign higher education institutions in India. ... read..

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi's Facebook page hacked

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 9:51:26 AM IST

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi claimed on Friday that her Facebook page had been hacked, adding that she had not been able to access her social media page for the past few days. ... read..

Andhra cabinet approves proposal to launch second phase of Jagananna Arogya Suraksha from January 1

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 9:51:24 AM IST

The Andhra cabinet, led by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, approved a proposal to launch the second phase of Jagananna Arogya Suraksha from January 1. ... read..

Mumbai Police tracks down man who threatened Ratan Tata

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2023 9:51:18 AM IST

Mumbai Police said it tracked down an MBA holder, who allegedly made a call threatening veteran industrialist former Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata. ... read..

Former Punjab cop arrested with 500 gram heroine, sent to five-day remand

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | December 16, 2023 7:50:42 AM IST

The Punjab State Special Operation Cell arrested a former police personnel, Jagdeep Singh, with 500 gram of heroin, police officials said. ... read..

Indian bureaucracy most impactful in realising people's aspirations: Vice President Dhankar

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:50:40 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said on Friday that the Indian bureaucracy is the most impactful transactional mechanism on a global horizon to realise the aspirations of the people. ... read..

DCW chief Maliwal inspects bus stops in Delhi for women's safety

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:50:36 AM IST

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Maliwal inspected bus stops in the national capital in view of women's safety. ... read..

"Had given us lot of trouble": Gudur Narayana Reddy slams BRS calls to 'reject' Telugu movie 'Razakar'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 16, 2023 6:51:44 AM IST

Gearing up for the release of the Telugu movie Razakar, whose trailer has already led to heated and animated debate among politicians, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gudur Narayana Reddy, who is also the producer of the film, said that the previous B ... read..

J-K: Police attaches properties worth Rs 87 lakh of two drug peddlers in Pooch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 16, 2023 6:51:40 AM IST

Police attached the Rs 87 lakh worth of property of two drug peddlers in Degwar Tarwan, a village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Pooch district. ... read..

J-K: Security personnel recovers IEDs and grenades in Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 16, 2023 6:51:36 AM IST

Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition, including IEDs and grenades, in the Dara Peer Makal area of Thanamandi in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. ... read..

If independent reporting leads to tax raid, declare it unconstitutional: Justice Nariman

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2023 5:51:48 AM IST

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman said on Friday that if independent reporting has led to a tax raid, judges should declare it illegal and unconstitutional. ... read..

BJP to organise several events on Vajpayee's birth anniversary on Dec 25

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 4:51:05 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to organise several events across the country to mark the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, celebrated as Good Governance Day. ... read..

More than 10,500 CCTV cameras being installed in Surat, Vadodara

Surat/Vadodara (Gujarat) | December 16, 2023 3:51:18 AM IST

More than 10,500 CCTV cameras are being installed in Surat and Vadodara. Cameras are also being installed in 52 municipalities and 80 inter-state entry and exit points to use the system for traffic management, enforcement, and criminal case detection. ... read..

Kerala: Five dead as autorickshaw-bus collides in Malappuram

Malappuram (Kerala) | December 16, 2023 3:51:17 AM IST

Five people have died after an autorickshaw collided with a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims coming from Karnataka, police said. ... read..

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy visits Yakubnagar border outpost

Agartala (Tripura) | December 16, 2023 3:51:15 AM IST

Tripura Governor, N Indrasena Reddy visited border outpost Yakubnagar of the 139 Batallion Border Security Force, where he was given the 'Guard of Honor'. ... read..

Delhi: Elderly woman's body found wrapped in plastic inside bed box in Harsh Vihar

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 3:51:11 AM IST

An elderly woman's body was found wrapped in plastic inside a bed box on Friday after her family reported that a foul smell was emanating from the ground-floor bedroom at their residence, police said. ... read..

Jyotiraditya Scindia urges steel sector to enhance application of AI

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 3:51:09 AM IST

The Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, urged stakeholders in the steel sector to enhance the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in their respective steel plants. ... read..

Manipur violence: SC asks State to furnish to court-appointed committee steps taken to secure places of worship

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 2:50:43 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Manipur government to furnish to the court-appointed committee the details about the steps it had taken to restore the places of worship that had been destroyed in the ethnic violence. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate world's largest corporate office, Surat Diamond Bourse

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 2:50:39 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world's largest corporate office hub, 'Surat Diamond Bourse' on Sunday. ... read..

NHRC issues notice to Karnataka Govt over reported incident of stripping, beating of woman

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 1:50:25 AM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent a notice to the Government of Karnataka on Friday over the reported incident of stripping and beating a woman in Belagavi district. ... read..

NIA issues lookout notice on accused in murder of RSS leader Srinivasan

New Delhi | December 16, 2023 1:50:23 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) which is probing the Popular Front of India (PFI) terror recruitment case, has issued lookout notices for several accused in the murder of RSS leader Srinivasan, a resident of Kerala's Palakkad, on April 16, 2022. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Police officials seize 492 kgs cannabis in Sri Satya Sai

Sri Satya Sai District (Andhra Pradesh) | December 16, 2023 1:50:19 AM IST

In a significant operation, the police in Kodikonda check post of Chilamathur mandal, Sri Sathyasai district, seized cannabis valued at one crore rupees and apprehended four individuals, police said. ... read..

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