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"BJP MP Pratap Simha gave Parliament passes through which these intruders entered": TMC leader Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2023 8:50:45 PM IST

Alleging that the two men with gas canisters who caused a security breach inside Lok Sabha were issued Parliament passes by BJP MP Pratap Simha, Trinamool Congress on Wednesday said that the lawmaker of the ruling party must be expelled as he compromised ... read..

Sitharaman introduces Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 8:50:41 PM IST

A bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha that provides for giving immediate effect for a limited period to provisions in bills relating to the imposition or increase of duties of customs or excise, with or without change in tariff classification. ... read..

UP govt gears up to complete development works in the state

General News | December 13, 2023 8:50:39 PM IST

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 13 (ANI) In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, a comprehensive action plan has been prepared to improve civic amenities and bring about a transformation in the lifestyle of the residents of slum an ... read..

Defence Ministry approves Rs 2800 crore rockets for Pinaka weapon system

General News | December 13, 2023 8:50:30 PM IST

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Rajya Sabha passes Bill to repeal 76 obsolete laws

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:56 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a Bill to repeal 76 laws that are obsolete or that have been made redundant by other laws. ... read..

Delhi HC upholds family court judgment, denies divorce to former J-K CM Omar Abdullah

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:46 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the appeal moved by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah against the Family Court judgment and upheld the judgment denying him a divorce from his wife Payal Abdullah. ... read..

Telangana: Former CM KCR's camp office to be official residence of Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2023 7:50:44 PM IST

The residential building at Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad's Begumpet has been allotted to Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikamarka Mallu. ... read..

6 people involved in Parliament security lapse conspiracy, say sources; manhunt launched for remaining two

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:54 PM IST

Four out of six people have been detained, who were involved in hatching the conspiracy of the Parliament security lapse, Delhi Police sources said on Wednesday, adding that a manhunt has already been launched for the remaining persons. ... read..

Parliament security breach: Opposition to meet President, demands Amit Shah's statement in both Houses

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:39 PM IST

A delegation of opposition leaders will meet President Droupadi Murmu on the issue of security breach in the Parliament. ... read..

BJP government has not been able to keep Parliament building safe: Congress MP

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:31 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday said that Home Minister Amit Shah should give a statement on the security lapse in Parliament, and alleged that BJP government has not been able to keep the Parliament building safe. ... read..

Parliament passes bill to establish Central Tribal University in Telangana

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 6:50:15 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at establishing a Central Tribal University in Telangana for providing higher education and research facilities primarily for the tribal population. ... read..

Parliament security breach: Accused identified; FSL team collects samples

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 6:50:10 PM IST

A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team collected the samples of coloured smoke flares used outside and inside the Parliament on Wednesday. ... read..

The Big-Fat Indian wedding, Bride, Groom and their extensive entourage drives Indian wedding industry

By Anchal Kumari New Delhi | December 13, 2023 6:50:08 PM IST

In India, weddings are a big deal. It is a source of pride for families. They are not just about the bride and the groom, but the entire family becomes part of this extravaganza meant to celebrate the uniting of two people. ... read..

Supporters stop Shivraj Singh Chouhan's car ahead of new MP CM's swearing-in, raise slogans hailing him

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2023 6:49:56 PM IST

A group of supporters stopped the vehicle of former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan outside the swearing-in ceremony site for the newly designated Madhya Pradesh CM in Bhopal on Wednesday, chanting slogans and expressing support with cries of 'mama, ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in canteen of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus; no casualties reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2023 6:49:52 PM IST

A fire broke out in the canteen at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus station in the Kurla area of Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, said officials. ... read..

NIA chargesheets 7 in Beldanga school backyard blast case in Bengal

General News | December 13, 2023 6:49:50 PM IST

New Delhi, December 13 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted seven accused in a case relating to an explosion in a litchi orchard behind Rameswarpur High School in the Beldanga area of Murshidabad in West Bengal.The anti-terror ... read..

Bill to amend Central Goods and Services Tax Act introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 6:49:46 PM IST

A bill to align provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act with the Tribunal Reforms Act to initiate the administrative process for operationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals was introduced in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

Railways filled 2.9 lakh vacancies in past 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw informs Parliament

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 6:49:45 PM IST

The Railways filled up as many as 294,115 vacancies in the past five years, of which more than 90 per cent of the candidates were recruited in the safety and operational categories, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply to a ... read..

Parliament security breach: LS Speaker Om Birla condemns intrusion; orders high-level probe

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 6:49:41 PM IST

After the security of Parliament was breached, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ordered a "high-level inquiry" into the incident in which two people jumped into the house chamber from the visitor's gallery with coloured smoke canisters. ... read..

"Intruders were apparently sponsored by a sitting MP of the ruling party...," claims Shashi Tharoor on Parliament security breach

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 5:50:22 PM IST

Raising concerns over the security breach in Parliament, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday claimed that intruders were apparently sponsored by a sitting MP of the ruling party. ... read..

Kerala Govt files suit in SC to alleviate financial distress arising due to alleged Centre's interference

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 5:50:21 PM IST

The Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court against the centre's alleged interference in the state's finances, and said that such interference hampers the state's ability to fulfil commitments in its annual budgets. ... read..

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 13, 2023 5:50:16 PM IST

Tribal leader and former Union Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday took oath as chief minister of Chhattisgarh at an event in Raipur which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leaders and chief ministers ... read..

"We need safe, secure and resilient AI": Japan Minister Hiroshi Yoshida

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 5:50:04 PM IST

Japan's Vice Minister for Policy Coordination, Ministry of External Affairs and Communications, Hiroshi Yoshida, on Wednesday called for a safe, secure and resilient Artificial Intelligence ecosystem and sought India's active participation in this regard. ... read..

Protestors with coloured gas canisters outside Parliament didn't carry IDs, mobile phones: Delhi Police

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 5:49:57 PM IST

Two persons, including a woman, who were detained for protesting outside Parliament using coloured gas canisters, were not carrying any identity proof, Delhi Police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"This is serious breach of security": Kharge on security breach in Parliament

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 5:49:47 PM IST

After the Parliament security breach in Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Malliakrjun Kharge raised the issue in the House, saying that sufficient information on the security breach is not available, the matter is serious, LS also got adj ... read..

"What Congress couldn't do in 60 yrs, PM Modi has done in just 9 yrs": Union Minister Sonowal

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 5:49:45 PM IST

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, while speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development strategies for the North-East, on Wednesday said that the PM has visited the region at least 64 times, showcasing his dedication. He also said that what Con ... read..

Intelligence Bureau questions four people for security breach in Parliament, teams sent to their native places

By Saurabh Trivedi New Delhi | December 13, 2023 4:51:40 PM IST

Senior officials of Intelligence Bureau have reached to the new Parliament building where a major security breach happened on Wednesday. ... read..

"Both men have been nabbed, thorough investigation being done": Speaker Birla on security breach in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 4:51:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that two men who jumped into House from the visitors gallery have been nabbed and necessary instructions have been given to Delhi Police in the matter. ... read..

Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra set to popularise millet-fish fusion; a festival scheduled later this month

Ernakulam (Kerala) | December 13, 2023 4:51:21 PM IST

The Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to facilitate market value chain for millets within Kerala and popularise fusion flavours of millet-fish combo as a balanced diet. ... read..

Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajan Lal Sharma to take oath on Dec 15

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 4:51:19 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister-designate Bhajanlal Sharma, along with his two deputies will take the oath of office on Friday (December 15) at Albert Hall, Ramniwas Bagh, in Jaipur, state BJP chief CP Joshi said on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi Police arrests two protesting with colour smoke outside Parliament

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 4:51:17 PM IST

Delhi Police has arrested two people protesting with 'colour smoke' outside the Parliament, as two others, who jumped from Lok Sabha gallery, were also nabbed. ... read..

Parliament security breach: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls all-party meet

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 4:51:15 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called a meeting of floor leaders of different political parties on Wednesday to address the concerns of all parties over the Parliament security breach incident. ... read..

Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes early surge of migratory birds, anticipates record numbers this winter

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2023 3:50:35 PM IST

With the onset of the winter season, the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district is witnessing a surge in migratory bird footfall. ... read..

Punjab: Gangster Jassa Happowal injured in police encounter

Zirakpur (Punjab) | December 13, 2023 3:50:29 PM IST

Gangster Karanjit Singh alias Jassa Happowal was injured in a Police encounter on Wednesday morning. The police had taken him to recover the pistol in a case of intentional murder but he started escaping from custody, Punjab police said. ... read..

CJI says he will look into listing of Mahua Moitra's plea against expulsion from LS

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 3:50:25 PM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday assured Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra that he would look into the listing of her plea against her expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query case. ... read..

BJP wants Election Commission to operate as per government's wish: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 3:50:15 PM IST

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, speaking on Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill 2023 passed in the Rajya Sabha, said on Wednesday that the BJP government wants Elect ... read..

Opposition leaders demand probe over security breach in Parliament

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 3:50:10 PM IST

Reacting to the security breach in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said in a social media post that the infiltration in the Lok Sabha is a troubling thing, especially on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attacks. ... read..

MP: Gwalior ASP booked in fake caste certificate case

Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2023 3:50:06 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police have registered a case against an additional superintendent of police (ASP) in connection with a fake caste certificate case in Vidisha district, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Indrani Mukerjea's Unbroken: The Untold Story Finds a Voice with the Launch of its Audio Book

Business | December 13, 2023 2:50:55 PM IST

"Unbroken: The Untold Story" by Indrani Mukerjea is now breaking new ground with the release of its audio book, providing audiences with an immersive experience available for purchase on Audible.in and Amazon. ... read..

Kerala: BJP Yuva Morcha holds protest against govt over alleged mismanagement at Sabarimala temple

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2023 2:50:51 PM IST

BJP Yuva Morcha held a protest against the Kerala government over the Sabarimala mismanagement issue in the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram, on Wednesday. ... read..

Health Ministry unveils 'Strategic Framework for Drowning Prevention'

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 2:50:47 PM IST

Professor SP Singh Baghel and Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar, Ministers of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the 'Strategic Framework for Drowning Prevention' here on Wednesday. ... read..

"Crimes against women will not be tolerated" says Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister-designate Diya Kumari

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 13, 2023 2:50:38 PM IST

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister-designate Diya Kumari on Wednesday targeted the Congress party over its inaction on the serious issue of crime against women, saying that the "Congress was in deep slumber." ... read..

Kothakota Srinivas Reddy takes charge as Hyderabad police commissioner

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2023 2:50:30 PM IST

Kothakota Srinivas Reddy, IPS, took charge as Hyderabad Commissioner of Police in the Hyderabad Commissionerate at Jubilee Hills on Wednesday. ... read..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant congratulates BJP leaders, workers in Chhattisgarh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 13, 2023 2:50:28 PM IST

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Chhattisgarh CM designate Vishnu Deo Sai, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended his wishes to the BJP leaders and workers in the state of Chhattisgarh. ... read..

Security breach in Lok Sabha, two men jump into House from visitor's gallery

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 2:50:24 PM IST

In a security breach in Lok Sabha, two men jumped into the House from the visitor's gallery and had canisters in their hand, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said. ... read..

J-K: SIA conducts raids at multiple locations in South Kashmir, including Anantnag and Kulgam

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 13, 2023 2:50:14 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigation Agency (SIA), with assistance from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local J-K police, conducted raids at multiple locations in South Kashmir, including Anantnag and Kulgam. ... read..

"Combined efforts from everyone to make Ram Temple inauguration grand": UP Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2023 1:51:30 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister of Tourism & Culture Jaiveer Singh, while speaking about the upcoming 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, said on Tuesday that everyone is putting in efforts to make this ceremony grand. ... read..

BJP leaders Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2023 1:51:23 PM IST

BJP leaders Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh in Bhopal on Wednesday. ... read..

Sanjay Raut booked for sedition over objectionable article on PM Modi in 'Saamana'

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2023 1:51:20 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in big trouble as an FIR was filed against him on charges of sedition and other offences on Tuesday for allegedly writing an objectionable article on Prime Minister Modi in the party's publication, 'Saamana'. ... read..

Mahua Moitra seeks urgent hearing in SC of her plea against expulsion from LS

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 1:51:14 PM IST

Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra's plea against her expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query case was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Wednesday for an urgent hearing. ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on habeas corpus petitions of Lava MD, Chinese national in Vivo money laundering probe

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 1:51:10 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has reserved the order on two habeas corpus petitions moved by Lava International's Managing Director, Hariom Rai, and Chinese National Guangwen Kyang, alias Andrew Kuang. Both individuals are accused in a money laundering probe again ... read..

Odisha transport department ties up with NCC for road safety awareness campaign

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | December 13, 2023 1:51:07 PM IST

The state transport department of Odisha has partnered with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to launch a comprehensive road safety awareness campaign. ... read..

Mumbai: Interstate drug kingpin, his aide arrested from Odisha in ganja seizure case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2023 12:49:46 PM IST

Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two persons including an intestate drug kingpin and his aide from Odisha in connection to a ganja seizure case, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Vishnu Deo Sai seeks blessings at Jagannath Temple before taking oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 13, 2023 12:49:37 PM IST

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister-designate Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday offered prayers at Jagannath Temple in Raipur. ... read..

Madras HC halts drinking water borewell project along Kollidam River

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 13, 2023 12:49:33 PM IST

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court ordered an interim injunction on the new drinking water borewell project along the Kollidam river bed at Anbil village in Trichy district. ... read..

Pushkar Singh Dhami to attend the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh CMs oath ceremonies

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2023 12:49:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami left to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Ministers designated for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Mohan Yadav and Vishnu Deo Sai scheduled for today. ... read..

"Ab vida...," says former MP CM Chouhan just before swearing-in ceremony of newly designated CM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2023 12:49:23 PM IST

A few hours before the swearing-in ceremony of newly designated Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the new CM would take the state to new heights. It was an emotional moment for the former CM w ... read..

Mohan Yadav takes oath as Madhya Pradesh CM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2023 12:49:19 PM IST

An era of former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan came to an end on Wednesday as BJP MLA Mohan Yadav took oath as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Delhi: 'Jaguar' cub found dead on National Highway-44 near Alipur

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 12:49:17 PM IST

A 'jaguar' cub was discovered lying on National Highway-44 in the Alipur area of North Delhi on Wednesday morning, police said. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh will follow footsteps just in way PM Modi is leading country: CM-designate Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2023 11:50:47 AM IST

Ahead of his swearing-in-ceremony, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that the state would follow the footsteps just in the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the country. ... read..

Pontifical delegate arrives in Kochi to find solution to liturgy dispute at Syro-Malabar Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly

Kochi (Kerala) | December 13, 2023 11:50:45 AM IST

Pope Francis's envoy to the Syro Malabar Church Archbishop Cyril Vasil arrived in Kochi on Wednesday to make another attempt at resolving the dispute over the liturgy in the Syro-Malabar Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly. ... read..

Parliament Winter session day 10: Highlights of key bills, statements in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 11:50:39 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, in the Lok Sabha on the 10th day of the Winter session of Parliament. ... read..

Mahadev case: Agencies in talks for deportation of Ravi Uppal held in Dubai on Tuesday

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 11:50:35 AM IST

In a significant achievement for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Dubai Police on Tuesday arrested Ravi Uppal, one of the two prime accused in the Mahadev Book online betting syndicate, and the agency officials concerned are learned to be engaged in talk ... read..

Haryana HC directs police protection to Chandigarh businessman after alleged threat from BJP MP Kirron Kher

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 13, 2023 11:50:30 AM IST

The Haryana High Court directed police protection to a Chandigarh businessman and his family as he alleged of receiving a life threat from BJP MP Kirron Kher. ... read..

Govt has mowed down the democracy with this 'billdozer': AAP MP Raghav Chadha on CEC bill

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 10:52:14 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha expressed his opposition to the recent passage of the CEC and other Election Commissioners (appointment, conditions of service and term of office) bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha by labelling the government's move as a 'bil ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in parking lot, one person grievously injured

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2023 10:52:12 AM IST

One person sustained severe burn injuries in a fire that broke out on Wednesday early morning in a parking lot opposite the Trans Residency building in Andheri East. ... read..

Ravi Uppal, key accused in Mahadev betting app arrested by Dubai Police, to be extradited to India

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 10:52:05 AM IST

In a major success for the Enforcement Directorate, the Dubai Police on Tuesday arrested Ravi Uppal, one of the two prime accused in the Mahadev Book online betting syndicate. Uppal is also the alleged co-promoter of the app. According to the sources, the ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah, others pay tributes to fallen jawans on 22 yrs of Parliament attack

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 10:52:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other top political leaders and ministers of the country on Wednesday reached the old Parliament building and paid their tributes to the fallen Jawans on the 22 years of the Parliament Attack. ... read..

NIA raids over half dozen locations in Bengaluru in terror conspiracy case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 13, 2023 10:52:01 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches in over half a dozen locations in Bengaluru in a terror conspiracy case. ... read..

Manipur CM Biren Singh urges newly-appointed Mizoram CM not to comment on internal matters of Manipur

Imphal (Manipur) | December 13, 2023 10:51:59 AM IST

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday asked the newly elected Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma not to interfere in the internal matters of Manipur. ... read..

Union Education Minister to move Central Universities Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha today

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 9:50:04 AM IST

The 10th day of the Parliament's Winter Session is expected to see significant business in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, as Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is to move the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today for consideration ... read..

Delhi: Overall AQI persists in 'very poor' category

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 9:49:56 AM IST

The overall air quality in the national capital continued to hover in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Govt planning to turn Suvarna Vidhana Soudha into tourist spot: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 13, 2023 9:49:51 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, while attending the Golden Celebration program on the premises of Belagavi Suvarna Soudha, said on Tuesday that the Karnataka government is planning to make the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belgavi a tourist spo ... read..

New Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh CMs to take oath today

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 8:49:23 AM IST

Chief Minister designates Mohan Yadav and Vishnu Deo Sai will take their oath as the new Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, respectively, on Wednesday. ... read..

Abandoned elephant calf starts new life in Kerala's Palakkad

Palakkad (Kerala) | December 13, 2023 8:49:21 AM IST

A six-month-old elephant calf, Kanmani, returned to a new life under the care of a veterinarian and Forest Guards after being found abandoned in the Attapadi forest in October with injuries all over the body. ... read..

BRS's Kavitha seeks "guarantee of women safety" after Belagavi woman assault case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2023 7:50:19 AM IST

Sharing screenshots of media reports of an incident in Karnataka's Belagavi district where a woman was stripped naked, paraded and assaulted after her son eloped with a girl of the same village, Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha said that it is time th ... read..

Abondobed elephant calf starts new life in Kerala's Palakkad

Palakkad (Kerala) | December 13, 2023 7:50:17 AM IST

A six-month-old elephant calf, Kanmani, returned to a new life under the care of a veterinarian and Forest Guards after being found abandoned in the Attapadi forest in October with injuries all over the body. ... read..

SFI has 'silent support' of CM Vijayan, says state BJP chief after 'attack' on Kerala Governor's convoy

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2023 6:49:04 AM IST

After activists of the Students Federation of India (SFI) held a black flag protest against state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and allegedly attacked his car in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala BJP President K Surendran said that the incident has the silent supp ... read..

Rahul Gandhi should speak on cash unearthed at MP's residence: Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 5:50:02 AM IST

Commenting on the recent Income Tax raids on Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu's premises, in which crores of rupees were unearthed, Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale said that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi should speak on the matter. ... read..

Tripura CM inaugurates new Primary Health Centre in Khowai

Khowai (Tripura) | December 13, 2023 4:50:40 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the new Primary Health Centre (PHC) building and staff quarter building at Chebri in Tripura's Khowai district. ... read..

"Will hit streets if funds are not released...": Kunal Ghosh on Mamata's upcoming meeting with PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2023 4:50:34 AM IST

Ahead of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the release of funds for the state government, Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said that the party will hit the streets if their rightful ... read..

Two Assam police officers to take charge of SITs to probe violence in Manipur

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2023 4:50:32 AM IST

Two top police officers from Assam have been placed at the disposal of the Manipur government to take charge of the Special Investigation Teams (SITs) constituted for violent incidents that took place in Manipur in recent months. ... read..

Tamil Nadu police produces ED officer caught taking bribe before Dindigul judicial magistrate

Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) | December 13, 2023 3:49:24 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu Police produced Enforcement Directorate officer Ankit Tiwari, who was allegedly caught 'red-handed' while accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakhs from a doctor, before the judiciary magistrate in Dindigul. ... read..

Fire breaks out at Ranchi Daily Vegetable market, several shops gutted

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 13, 2023 2:49:41 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in Ranchi's Daily Vegetable Market during the early hours of Wednesday. ... read..

BSF gives list of 75 individuals to Punjab Police suspected of being involved in drug trafficking

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 13, 2023 2:49:39 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) has given a list of 75 individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking to the Punjab Police. ... read..

Punjab and Haryana High Court asks government to file status report on BSF recommendation on drug traffickers

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 13, 2023 2:49:37 AM IST

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a status report from the Punjab and Haryana governments on the steps taken after the BSF gave a list of 75 individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking to the Punjab Police. ... read..

Biggest "money heist" since 1947: Jairam Ramesh's Adani reference to PM Modi

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 2:49:35 AM IST

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Money Heist' dig, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh drew a reference to Adani, saying that the nation seeks an explanation from the government on the "biggest money heist since ... read..

"Grateful and happy for this opportunity," Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 11:52:04 PM IST

Diya Kumari, who has been named as Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister, on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing trust in her and providing her the opportunity to serve. ... read..

"Will take forward idea, tradition of state": Rajasthan Speaker-designate, Vasudev Devnani

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 11:52:02 PM IST

After being selected as Rajasthan Assembly Speaker-designate, Vasudev Devnani expressed his gratitude to the central and state leaderships on Tuesday and said that he will work together to take forward the idea and tradition of Rajasthan. ... read..

Mohan Yadav congratulates Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 11:51:59 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Mohan Yadav on Tuesday congratulated Bhajanlal Sharma on being elected as the leader of the Rajasthan BJP legislature party and said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, double-engine governments wi ... read..

Delay in bill signing: Tamil Nadu govt moves amendment application in SC against Governor

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 11:51:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu government has filed an amendment application in the Supreme Court seeking to declare state Governor RN Ravi's decision for reserving some bills for consideration as unconstitutional, illegal, arbitrary, and unreasonable. ... read..

Rajesh Dharmani, Yadavindra Goma inducted in Himachal Cabinet; CM Sukhu says portfolios of Ministers will be changed

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 11:51:55 PM IST

With the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadavindra Goma, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet now has 11 members. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said after the oath ceremony of new ministers said that the portfolios of the ministers will be changed. ... read..

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha launches online ticket service for Mata Vaishno Devi shrine ropeway

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 12, 2023 11:51:53 PM IST

To provide better facilities for the pilgrims, LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated the online ticket service for the passenger ropeway that runs from Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan to Bhairon Temple on Tuesday. ... read..

Rajya Sabha passes Bill on appointment of CEC, EC; Opposition calls it attack on democracy

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 11:51:51 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the legislation on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, while the Opposition walked out of the proceedings after markings its objection to the proposed law. ... read..

FIR in Telangana against CEC, ECs prompts govt to protect them from legal proceedings

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 11:51:47 PM IST

The First Information Report (FIR) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar prompted the government to safeguard CEC and Election Commissioners (ECs) from legal proceedings related to actions taken during their tenure, provided such actions w ... read..

Devaswom Board refutes UDF allegation of lack of amenities at Sabarimala temple, terms it politically motivated

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 12, 2023 11:51:44 PM IST

Travancore Devaswom Board president PS Prashanth on Tuesday refuted the Opposition United Democratic Front's (UDF) allegation that there are no basic amenities in Sabarimala temple. He termed the allegation politically motivated. ... read..

Retired judge Sunil Shukre appointed as chairman of Maharashtra Backward Class Commission

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2023 11:51:42 PM IST

Retired judge Sunil Shukre was appointed as the chairman of the state Backward Class Commission on Tuesday. ... read..

Odisha: Infant who fell into abandoned borewell in Sambalpur rescued

Sambalpur (Odisha) | December 12, 2023 11:51:36 PM IST

An infant who fell into an abandoned borewell in Odisha's Sambalpur was rescued on Tuesday night. ... read..

"Will work for upliftment of Dalits...": Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 11:51:32 PM IST

Prem Chand Bairwa, who has been named as Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister, on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he will work for the upliftment of Dalits and all other sections of the society. ... read..

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