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UP: Passengers to enjoy AC bus travel by paying 10 pc less fare from Dec 16

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 11:51:27 PM IST

In a major relief to bus passengers in the chilly winter, the Yogi government has decided to give a 10 per cent discount on fares in air-conditioned (AC) buses in Uttar Pradesh. Passengers will be able to avail of this discount from December 16, 2023. ... read..

"PM Modi following in the footsteps of Rahul Gandhi ji": Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 11:51:38 PM IST

After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the names of Chief Ministers in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury took a dig at the ruling party and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "following in t ... read..

Key J-K issues discussed at meeting of Muslim Rashtriya Manch

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 11:51:18 PM IST

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch in a crucial meeting here in the national capital on Tuesday deliberated on comprehensive development in Jammu and Kashmir, connecting it with the mainstream. ... read..

"Never thought this would happen," says emotional mother of Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma

Bharatpur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 10:50:29 PM IST

After his son Bhajanlal Sharma was elected as the leader of the Rajasthan BJP legislature party, Gomti Sharma, mother of the Chief Minister-designate of the state, on Tuesday said that it has happened by God's will and that she never imagined that this wo ... read..

Swearing-in ceremony of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister will be historic, says state BJP chief VD Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 10:50:27 PM IST

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of newly designated Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president VD Sharma on Tuesday claimed that the ceremony would be historic. ... read..

BJP picks MLA Bhajanlal Sharma for Rajasthan CM; Diya Kumari, Prem Chand Bairwa to be deputy CMs

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 10:50:23 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has designated Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA from the Sanganer assembly constituency, as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, along with two Deputy Chief Ministers for the state. ... read..

Civil Aviation Minister Scindia asks aerospace manufacturers to increase supply chain manufacturing footprint in India

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:50:21 PM IST

In a significant move towards fortifying India's aerospace manufacturing and MRO sector, the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Tuesday urged leaders of aerospace manufacturing majors to present a collaborative plan outlining ... read..

"God's grace," says father of Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma

Bharatpur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 10:50:09 PM IST

Krishnalal Sharma, father of Bhajanlal Sharma, on Tuesday said that it is a great thing that his son has been named as the chief minister of Rajasthan. ... read..

66 pc decline in killing of security personnel in encounters in J-K between 2018 and 2022: MHA in LS

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:50:05 PM IST

There has been a significant 66 per cent decline in the killing of security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir during encounters with terrorists that took place between 2018 and 2022," the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. ... read..

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu calls on Governor KT Parnaik, discusses various programmes and issues

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 10:49:57 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday called on Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar. The head authorities of the state discussed Viksit Bharat programmes, Seva Aapke Dwar, Vibrant Border Village projects and oth ... read..

SC seeks Centre reply on plea seeking immediate implementation of the 33 pc Women Reservation Bill

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:49:53 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to file a reply on pleas seeking immediate implementation of the 33 per cent Women Reservation Bill in its true letter and spirit before the Parliamentary General Election 2024. ... read..

Fire breaks out at factory in Gujarat's Morbi due to boiler explosion

Morbi (Gujarat) | December 12, 2023 10:49:49 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a factory in Gujarat's Morbi on Tuesday due to a boiler explosion. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami conducts surprise inspection of ISBT, interacts with passengers

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 12, 2023 10:49:47 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a surprise inspection of ISBT and other areas of the city late on Tuesday evening and interacted with the passengers present at the Inter-State Bus Terminus. ... read..

FiberNet scam: SC defers hearing on Chandrababu Naidu's plea till January 17

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 9:50:34 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred till January 17, 2024 hearing of a plea filed by former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu seeking anticipatory bail in the FibreNet case. ... read..

"Hope that while working as CM of Rajasthan, you will maintain pace of development": Ashok Gehlot congratulates Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 9:50:28 PM IST

Congress leader and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday congratulated Bhajanlal Sharma on being selected as Rajasthan chief minister by the BJP legislature party. ... read..

New Bill would lower status of CEC, ECs, say Opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 9:50:25 PM IST

Opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday said that the bill to regulate the appointment, conditions of service and term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners if passed, would lower the status of the CEC and ECs. ... read..

Modi govt committed to maintaining impartiality of all institutions: Arjun Ram Meghwal in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 9:50:15 PM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said that the functioning of the Election Commission is impartial and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is committed to maintaining the impartiality of all the institutions. ... read..

Nimisha Priya Case: Delhi HC grants permission to petitioner to travel to Yemen at her own risk

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:28 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted permission to Nimisha Priya's mother to travel to Yemen at her own risk to negotiate the blood money (diyah) to save her daughter from capital punishment. ... read..

"Haven't opposed caste census": Shivakumar denies Kharge's charge

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 12, 2023 8:50:26 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday denied Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's claim that he was against the caste census. ... read..

Himachal govt expands Cabinet, Governor administers oath to newly inducted ministers

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 8:50:24 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the 'Oath of Office and Secrecy' to the newly inducted Cabinet Ministers Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat roadshow held in Madhya Pradesh's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 8:50:22 PM IST

Following the success of 11 international and 8 domestic roadshows, the Vibrant Gujarat 2024 delegation concluded the Indore roadshow on Tuesday. ... read..

Defence Ministry clears 70,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:21 PM IST

In a major boost to the firepower of soldiers, the Indian Army will get 70,000 more Sig Sauer assault rifles which will be given to troops deployed in counterterrorism operations and other duties. ... read..

"I am not scared of anyone...": Kerala Governor

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:16 PM IST

Accusing Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of hatching a conspiracy to hurt him after the SFI held black flag protests against him, state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday said that the police have been prevented from acting against these crimin ... read..

Former Telangana CM KCR urges people not to visit him at Yashoda Hospital

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2023 8:50:13 PM IST

BRS chief and former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekara Rao on Tuesday urged people not to visit him at the Yashoda Hospital to enquire about his health. ... read..

"Effect of demand for caste census": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on BJP's selection of CMs

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:11 PM IST

After the BJP named an OBC and tribal leader as the new Chief Minister's of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, respectively, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said on Tuesday that this was an effect of the demand for a caste census. ... read..

Assam Accord: SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging Section 6A of Citizenship Act

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:09 PM IST

The five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act inserted by way of an amendment in 1985 in furtherance of the Assam Acc ... read..

UP govt to equip UP Tourism Dept's website with several features, including 'data encryption'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 8:50:03 PM IST

In view of the increasing tourism potential of the state of Uttar Pradesh in recent years, the Uttar Pradesh Government, headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has stepped up preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025. ... read..

Punjab Police bust drug smuggling racket, arrest four persons with 3 kg heroin, cash

Chandigarh (Punjab ) | December 12, 2023 8:49:59 PM IST

Punjab Police busted a drug smuggling racket with the arrest of four persons and recovered 3 kg heroin and Rs 9 lakh money from their possession, said Commisioner of Police, Amritsar, Gurpreet Singh Bhullar here on Tuesday. ... read..

ED makes third arrest in Shine city fraud case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 8:49:57 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested a person in connection with an ongoing investigation under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in a money laundering case of Shine City fraud, officials said on Tuesday. ED ... read..

CBSE class 10 and 12 exams to start from February 15

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 7:51:09 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the 10th and 12th class board exams will begin on February 15, 2024. The exams will last for 55 days and conclude by April 10, 2024. ... read..

"I used these words because..." Farooq Abdullah clarifies on "J-K go to hell" remark

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 7:51:07 PM IST

Following the furore over his "let Jammu and Kashmir go to hell" remark, National Conference chief and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah issued a clarification saying that his party would not align with any other country and the ... read..

Rajya Sabha passes bill on appointment of CEC, election commissioners; Opposition stages walkout

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 7:51:03 PM IST

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners, with the opposition members strongly protesting against its provisions and staging a walkout. ... read..

"BJP elevates ordinary workers to big posts": Pramod Sharma, brother-in-law of Rajasthan CM designate

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 7:50:56 PM IST

Pramod Sharma, the brother-in-law of Bhajanlal Sharma who has been picked as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, expressed surprise at Bhajanlal Sharma's selection and said that the BJP has been entrusting significant responsibilities to ordinary workers ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: Rouse Avenue court reserves order on bail plea of AAP's Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 6:51:47 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday reserved an order on the bail plea of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. He has been in ED custody since October 4. ... read..

JNU student leader fined Rs 10,000 for forcibly opening union office on March 2

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 6:51:38 PM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University has fined student body president Aishe Ghosh Rs 10,000 for "forcibly pushing open the locked door of the students' union office" on the campus in March. ... read..

"We will ensure holistic development of state": Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 6:51:31 PM IST

After the first-time MLA from the Sanganer assembly constituency, Bhajanlal Sharma, was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, he affirmed that his government will take forward the development works of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Assam STF seizes fake gold, Indian currency notes; six arrested

Guwahati (Assam) | December 12, 2023 6:51:27 PM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police arrested six people on Tuesday and seized fake gold and fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from their possession. ... read..

Bhajanlal Sharma meets Rajasthan Governor; stakes claim to form govt

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 6:51:25 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister-designate Bhajanlal Sharma met Governor Kalraj Mishra in Jaipur and staked claim to form the government. ... read..

Amit Shah introduces three amended bills in Lok Sabha to replace IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act, earlier bills withdrawn

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 6:51:49 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday three amended criminal law bills which will replace the IPC, CrPc and Indian Evidence Act. ... read..

"Let Jammu and Kashmir go to hell...": Farooq Abdullah on SC verdict on Article 370

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 5:50:35 PM IST

National Conference chief and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah, when questioned about the Supreme Court's verdict on the abrogation of Article 370, said that Jammu and Kashmir should "go to hell." ... read..

No accurate data on all illegal immigrants: Centre to SC

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 5:50:29 PM IST

The Central government in an affidavit told the Supreme Court that it would not be able to provide accurate data on the extent of illegal migration of foreigners into India as such migration happened in a secretive manner. ... read..

First-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma selected as new Rajasthan CM

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 5:50:19 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) picked Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA from the Sanganer assembly constituency, as the chief minister of Rajasthan. ... read..

Proposal for 2 new India Reserve Battalions in Karnataka under consideration: MHA to Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 5:50:13 PM IST

A proposal from the government of Karnataka to establish two new India Reserve Battalions is under consideration, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. ... read..

IMA president Dr Sharad Agarwal calls for 'religion-neutral' NMC logo

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | December 12, 2023 5:50:07 PM IST

Amid a controversy over the National Medical Commission logo depicting a Hindu deity, Indian Medical Association (IMA) president Dr Sharad Agarwal said that doctors have no religion and that they do not discriminate based on religion. ... read..

Diya Kumari, Prem Chand Bairwa to be new Deputy CMs of Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 5:50:01 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday selected Prem Chand Bairwa and Diya Kumari as the new Deputy Chief Ministers of Rajasthan. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh emerging as a data centre hub: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 5:49:59 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, said that Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as a data centre hub in the country, adding that the state received investment proposals of Rs 40 lakh crore including several proposals related to the development of sem ... read..

46,631 Kashmiri Migrant families migrated from valley due to security reasons: MoS Nityanand Rai

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 5:49:57 PM IST

Union Minister for State Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday in a written reply that, as per the data provided by the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, 46,631 Kashmiri migrant families comprising 1,57,967 individ ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM-designate Vishnu Deo Sai meets Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 12, 2023 4:51:56 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister-designate Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday met with Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan. ... read..

Haryana: Brother kills sister brutally by stabbing her multiple times, flees from spot

Ambala (Haryana) | December 12, 2023 4:51:49 PM IST

A man from Ambala, Haryana killed his sister brutally on Tuesday by stabbing her multiple times and after committing the crime, the accused brother fled from the spot. ... read..

"Amit Shah is unaware of history, has a habit of rewriting it": Rahul Gandhi hits out at Home Minister over remarks on Nehru

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 4:51:47 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked Union Minister Amit Shah over his remarks concerning India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during debate on J-K bills in Parliament and said the senior BJP leader "is unaware of history" and "has a ... read..

Assam: North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council polls to be held on January 8

Guwahati (Assam) | December 12, 2023 4:51:45 PM IST

The State Election Commission of Assam announced on Tuesday that polling in 28 constituencies of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council in Dima Hasao district will be held on January 8 next year. ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda to join swearing-in ceremony in Chhattisgarh: BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sharma

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 12, 2023 4:51:37 PM IST

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister-designate Vishnu Deo Sai, BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sharma said on Tuesday that, as per the ongoing discussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National Presid ... read..

BJP central observers for Rajasthan arrive at BJP office in Jaipur to decide on CM

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 4:51:35 PM IST

Amid the suspense over whom the BJP will pick for the Chief Minister post in Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party central observers for the state, Rajnath Singh, Vinod Tawde and Saroj Pandey along with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, arrived at the BJP off ... read..

MHA approves Rs 338.24 cr for Gujarat which faced Cyclone Biparjoy in June

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 4:51:27 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday approved the financial assistance of Rs 338.24 crore to Gujarat as the state was severely affected by Cyclone Biparjoy in June this year. ... read..

MHA approves Rs 633.73 cr for Himachal which faced floods, landslides during southwest monsoon this year

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 4:51:25 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday approved the financial assistance of Rs 633.73 crore for Himachal Pradesh, which was severely affected due to floods, cloudbursts, and landslides during the southwest monsoon during the current year. ... read..

We supported J-K bills hoping that elections will be held soon: Priyanka Chaturvedi

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 4:51:23 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, speaking on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, said on Tuesday that Shiv Sena (UBT) has supported these bills with the hope that ele ... read..

People in UP use 'we' rather than 'I' reflecting community feeling which makes us Indians: President Murmu

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 4:51:18 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday reflected upon the 'community feeling' of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the use of the expression 'hum ' (we) instead of 'I' that the people use in the state during their conversations. ... read..

AAP moves Delhi HC, seeks land for party offices

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:51:09 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking direction from the Centre to take necessary steps as per law to allot suitable land in New Delhi, enabling the party to construct offices for its national and Delhi units at the earliest, c ... read..

Bill to reserve one-third seats for women in J-K assembly introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:51:07 PM IST

A bill seeking to reserve one-third of assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. ... read..

TN: Several residential areas in Kancheepuram waterlogged after lake breached

Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2023 3:51:03 PM IST

Several residential areas at Naduveerapattu in Sriperumbudur of the Kancheepuram district, experienced waterlogging on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Preparations underway for swearing-in ceremony of Mohan Yadav as Madhya Pradesh CM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 3:51:01 PM IST

Eight days after the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, the party declared three-time MLA from Ujjain south assembly seat, Mohan Yadav, as the new Chief Minister of the state on Monday. ... read..

Kerala MPs hold protest outside in Parliament, demand security for Sabarimala pilgrims

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:50:59 PM IST

Kerala MPs held a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament demanding security for Sabarimala pilgrims. ... read..

ED summons Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for questioning in money-laundering case

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:50:57 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for questioning in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam on Tuesday, official sources said. ... read..

Delhi Metro: CISF personnel saves woman attempting suicide

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:50:43 PM IST

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on Tuesday saved the life of a young woman while she was attempting suicide by jumping off the elevated metro track at Delhi's Shadipur metro station. ... read..

Govt moves bill in RS to regulate appointment conditions of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:50:38 PM IST

The Central Government on Tuesday moved a bill in the Rajya Sabha to regulate the appointment, conditions of service and term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs), and the procedure for the transaction ... read..

"I would rather die than go and ask something for myself": Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 3:50:36 PM IST

Former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that he would rather die than go and ask something for himself adding that Madhya Pradesh will achieve new heights under the CM-designate of the state Mohan Yadav. ... read..

"Congress party can't escape from their wrong deeds; they have to pay a price": BJP leader Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:50:34 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday targeted Congress, saying, "The Congress party can't escape from their wrong deeds; they have to pay a price," Rijiju added. ... read..

"Who needs 'Money Heist' fiction...": PM Modi's epic swipe at Congress over mega cash haul

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:50:32 PM IST

Taking a fresh swipe at the Congress over the recovery of over Rs 300 crores in cash from premises linked to Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in his native Jharkhand and neighbouring Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said one need not be ... read..

"I am not in this race": Rajasthan BJP Chief C P Joshi ahead of legislative meeting to decide Chief Minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 2:51:25 PM IST

Ahead of the Congress legislative party meeting scheduled today, Rajasthan BJP Chief C P Joshi said that he is not in the race to become Chief Minister of Rajasthan. ... read..

Special cell of Delhi Police busts interstate syndicate of firearms traffickers, three held

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 2:51:22 PM IST

The special cell of Delhi Police has busted an interstate syndicate of firearms traffickers and arrested three of its key members including the manufacturer. ... read..

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy orders stringent action against drug supply, abuse in state

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2023 2:51:10 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ordered the officials to crack the whip on the supply and abuse of narcotics in the state. ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the situation of Navy personnel in Qatar

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 2:51:05 PM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the situation of imprisoned retired Indian Navy personnel in Qatar. ... read..

"Sardar Patel, Syama Prasad Mukherjee attended meet on Art 370, Nehru was in US": Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 2:50:55 PM IST

Coming out in defence of Jawahar Lal Nehru after the BJP blamed the country's first prime minister for decades of violence and instability in Jammu and Kashmir and the special constitutional privileges for the erstwhile state under Article 370, NCP stalwa ... read..

Rajnath Singh and BJP observers arrive in Jaipur for BJP Legislature party meeting to pick CM

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 2:50:54 PM IST

Union Defence Minister and BJP observer for Rajasthan, Rajnath Singh on Tuesday arrived to attend the legislature party meeting which is likely to decide on the name for the new Chief Minister in the state today. ... read..

Odisha: IT raid concludes at Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu's Balangir premises

Balangir (Odisha) | December 12, 2023 1:50:07 PM IST

Income tax officials on Tuesday concluded an IT raid at Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha's Balangir. ... read..

"Hemant Soren is neck-deep in corruption, behaving like monarch": BJP leader after fresh ED summons on land scam case

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 12, 2023 1:50:01 PM IST

Taking a swipe at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned him for the sixth time in connection with the alleged land scam case, BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo on Tuesday said the former was behaving more like a 'm ... read..

Maharashtra assembly winter session: Opposition parties protest against deaths in govt hospitals across state

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2023 1:49:55 PM IST

The opposition parties in Maharashtra, amid the ongoing state assembly winter session, protested against the state government and Health Minister Tanaji Sawant over the deaths that occurred in the state government hospitals. ... read..

Omar Abdullah-Payal Abdullah divorce case: Delhi HC dismisses former J-K CM's plea

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 1:49:53 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea filed by former Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah against a family court order denying him a divorce from his wife Payal Abdullah. ... read..

Media reports claiming failure in procuring contraceptives are ill-informed and misleading: Health Ministry

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 12:50:46 PM IST

There have been some media reports alleging that India's family planning programme is likely to be severely affected due to failure in procuring contraceptives by the country's central procurement agency, the Central Medical Services Society (CMSS). Such ... read..

"Anything can happen" says Rajasthan BJP' MLA Jogeshwar Garg ahead of party legislative meeting to select CM

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2023 12:50:44 PM IST

Ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislative meeting to select the Rajasthan Chief Minister today, BJP MLA and former whip Jogeshwar Garg claimed that anything could happen. ... read..

"For most pathbreaking, for some heartbreaking": Kapil Sibal after SC upholds Centre's revocation of Article 370 from J-K

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 12:50:42 PM IST

Sharing his first thoughts a day after the Supreme Court validated the Centre's move to abrogate Article 370 from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, senior advocate and former Congress leader, Kapil Sibal, on Tuesday said the judgement was 'pathbre ... read..

"Kerala Chief Minister hatched conspiracy to hurt me": Governor Arif Mohammad Khan

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 12:50:36 PM IST

Accusing Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of hatching a conspiracy to hurt him after the SFI held black flag protests against him, state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday said that police have been prevented from acting against these criminals ... read..

One person cheated of Rs 50,000 by impersonator on call, Delhi police conducts probe

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 12:50:28 PM IST

Delhi police on Tuesday said that a person was deceived and cheated recently in October when he received a WhatsApp call in which an impersonator claimed that his nephew was abducted and an amount of Rs 50,000 had to be transferred for his release. ... read..

"Focus is to serve people better" says Madhya Pradesh CM designate Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 12:50:17 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister designate Mohan Yadav, who has been named as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, said on Wednesday that his focus from here is on how the people of the state can further be served by BJP in a better way. ... read..

UP: Ayodhya's international airport reaches final stages of construction

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 11:51:58 AM IST

The Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport being built in Ayodhya on the lines and outline of Ayodhya's Shri Ram temple has reached its final stages of construction. ... read..

Cold wave hits UP's Moradabad, dense fog reduces visibility

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 11:51:54 AM IST

Thick fog and chilly waves blanketed Moradabad City in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday morning, causing visibility to plummet to almost nil in certain areas. ... read..

514 drone sightings since 2022, 121 brought down: Punjab IGP on drive against drug menace

Chandigarh | December 12, 2023 11:51:50 AM IST

Weighing in on the continuing drive against the drug menace, Punjab's Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Headquarters, Sukhchain Singh Gill, on Monday said while the sightings of drones laden with suspected contraband and narcotics have in increased, the ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Passengers stage protest after train stopped for an hour

Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2023 11:51:46 AM IST

Passengers staged a protest against the station master after a train from Chennai to Chengalpattu via Singaperumal temple was stopped for an hour in the Singaperumal temple area on Monday midnight. ... read..

Maharashtra: Raigad Police recovers drugs worth Rs 325 crore, 3 held

Raigarh (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2023 11:51:44 AM IST

Raigad Police have seized MD drugs worth Rs 325 crores in two proceedings. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Silver crown offered to Mahakal at Mahakaleshwar temple during Bhasma Aarti

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 11:51:42 AM IST

A silver crown was offered to Mahakal at the Mahakaleshwar temple during the Bhasma Aarti on Tuesday morning. ... read..

MP: Congress leader Kamal Nath meets CM-designate Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 11:51:35 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh CM and Congress leader Kamal Nath met Madhya Pradesh CM-designate Mohan Yadav. ... read..

"Articles 370, 35A ensured people of J-K never got rights that fellow Indians enjoyed": PM Modi

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 11:51:31 AM IST

Hailing the landmark ruling, upholding the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the verdict strengthened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', adding that the Articles 370 and 35A deprived p ... read..

Woman stripped naked, paraded and assaulted in Karnataka's Belagavi, 7 arrested

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 12, 2023 11:51:29 AM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that action has been taken and seven people have been arrested so far in connection with the incident in Karnataka's Belagavi district where a woman was stripped naked, paraded and assaulted after her ... read..

Amit Shah to re-introduce three new Criminal Law bills in Parliament

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 11:51:27 AM IST

New Delhi [India], December 12 ... read..

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama set to give one-day teaching on Gyalsey Thokme Sangpo's 37 Practices of Bodhisattva in Gangtok

Sikkim (Gangtok) | December 12, 2023 10:50:39 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama will be giving one-day teaching on Gyalsey Thokme Sangpo's 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Laklen Sodunma) today at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok. ... read..

Delhi: Overall AQI persists in 'Very Poor' range, thick fog shrouds India Gate

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:50:35 AM IST

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

"We welcome this decision": Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370 in J-K valid

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2023 10:50:33 AM IST

Welcoming the Supreme Court judgement on the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray said, "We welcome this decision because we supported the removal of Article 370." ... read..

Newsclick Row: Delhi HC dismisses news portal plea challenging Income tax orders

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:50:29 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the News Portal NewsClick plea challenging the orders dated November 3 and February 20 passed by the Income Tax Department and said it has not been able to make out a prima facie case in its favour. ... read..

Zoological Park in Darjeeling gets two Siberian tigers under exchange programme

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | December 12, 2023 10:50:27 AM IST

Two one and a half-year-old Siberian tigers named Lara and Akamas were brought to the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park from Pefos Zoo in Cyprus in exchange for the two red pandas from the Zoo. ... read..

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