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Maharashtra: Man strangles wife to death, held

Thane (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2023 10:50:26 AM IST

A man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife in the Kalyan sub-division of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Developed, prosperous Kerala possible only without Left or Congress": Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams CM Vijayan over SFI workers-Governor confrontation

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:50:24 AM IST

Reacting to SFI's black flag protest against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the law and order situation in the state and said that the goal of a developed and prosperous ... read..

UP: Two notorious criminals arrested after police encounter in Mau

Mau (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 10:50:11 AM IST

Two notorious criminals were arrested in a police encounter on Tuesday morning near Van Devi under the Sarailkhansi police station area, in Mau Uttar Pradesh, according to police. ... read..

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

Chandigarh | December 12, 2023 10:50:08 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 sitings of drones laden with suspected contraband and narcotics have in increased, the re ... read..

May he be blessed with a long and healthy life: PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Sharad Pawar

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 9:51:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on his 83rd birthday. ... read..

Article 370 is now history, time for PoK to be liberated: VHP leader

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 9:51:11 AM IST

Welcoming the Supreme Court judgement on the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the international working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and senior advocate, Alok Kumar, said the landmark ruling would go down as a tribute to saffr ... read..

"People are coming out against the corruption of Congress': Assam BJP MLA Diganta Kalita after BJP's victory in assembly election

Guwahati (Assam) | December 12, 2023 9:51:05 AM IST

Assam BJP MLA Diganta Kalita slammed the Congress and said that the people of the nation are now coming out against the corruption of Congress and Congress Mukt Bharat will become a reality. ... read..

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu attends Shar Amartala Torgya Festival at Balemu

Balemu (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 9:50:59 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday attended the annual Shar Amartala Torgya Festival here at the Thegtse Sangye Choi Long monastery at Balemu, a small hamlet at the trijunction of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Bhutan in West Kameng dist ... read..

Stamp Duty Bill passed in Belagavi Karnataka Assembly Winter Session

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 12, 2023 8:50:36 AM IST

The Karnataka Stamp Amendment Bill, 2023 was passed in the Winter Session at Belagavi to raise stamp duty and mobilize financial resources. ... read..

Four-foot ditch adjacent to Hindan airbase found

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 8:50:34 AM IST

A four-foot ditch was found adjacent to the boundary wall of Hindan Air Force Base, Ghaziabad police informed on Monday. ... read..

Four-foot ditch adjacent to Hindon airbase found

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 8:50:32 AM IST

A four-foot ditch was found adjacent to the boundary wall of Hindon Air Force Base, Ghaziabad police informed on Monday. ... read..

Winter Session: After passage of landmark J-K Bills in RS, more important businesses lined up in both Houses today

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:30 AM IST

After the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2023 by the Rajya Sabha, which followed the Supreme Court upholding the revocation of Article 370 from the erstwhile st ... read..

"CM Vijayan sending people to hurt me physically": Arif Mohammad Khan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 12, 2023 7:50:03 AM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan alleged that the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is conspiring and the government is sending these people to hurt him physically ... read..

Security heightened at Madhya Pradesh CM designate Mohan Yadav's residence

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 6:51:12 AM IST

Hours after Bhartiya Janata Party announced BJP leader Mohan Yadav as the new chief minister or Madhya Pradesh, security was heightened at Yadav's residence in Ujjain. ... read..

Kerala: Fire breaks out at building filled with waste

Kozhikode (Kerala) | December 12, 2023 5:50:23 AM IST

A fire broke out in a non-habited, vacant building filled with waste at Kuttiady in Kerala's Kozhikode district, fire officials said. ... read..

Special Task Force arrests two for smuggling pangolin in Odisha

Rayagada (Odisha) | December 12, 2023 5:50:19 AM IST

A Special Task Force (STF) team arrested two people for smuggling pangolin in Odisha's Rayagada district. ... read..

Differently-abled boy points toy gun at robbers, makes them flee in panic

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 4:51:00 AM IST

In a sheer act of bravery, a differently-abled boy chased away two robbers who had broken into his house. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board issues directions to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) on Ennore Creek oil spillage

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2023 4:50:58 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board issued certain directions to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) to identify hotspots in Buckingham Canal, Ennore Creek and adjoining areas where the oil deposits or oil slicks are stagnated and take necessa ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at auto spare parts warehouse in Kashmere Gate

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 4:50:54 AM IST

A fire broke out in an auto spare parts warehouse on Nicholson Road in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area on Monday night, a Delhi Fire Service personnel said. ... read..

Assam Chief Minister meets Delhi LG to discuss ongoing projects

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 3:50:11 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at his official residence in Delhi on Monday. ... read..

Telangana Chief Minister orders to credit Rythu Bandhu amounts into farmers' accounts

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2023 2:51:24 AM IST

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy ordered officials to release amounts under the Rythu Bandhu scheme into the farmers' accounts starting Monday. ... read..

Fire breaks out at auto spare parts warehouse in Delhi's Kashmere Gate

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

A fire broke out in an auto spare parts warehouse on Nicholson Road in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area in the early hours of Tuesday, fire officials said. ... read..

Delhi: Police rescues young girl about to jump off metro bridge

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 2:51:16 AM IST

A 20-year-old girl was rescued by the Central Industrial Security Force, Delhi Police and metro officials just in time as she tried to jump off the bridge near Shadipur metro station in Delhi on Monday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM-designate Mohan Yadav to take oath on Wednesday

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2023 1:50:19 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister designate Mohan Yadav, who has been named as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, said that the oath ceremony for the state's new government will be held on Wednesday. ... read..

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu meets ailing KCR at Hyderabad hospital

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 11, 2023 11:51:49 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu visited Yashoda Hospital to enquire about the health of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekara Rao in Hyderabad. ... read..

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in conference of Scheduled Caste people's representatives in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 11, 2023 11:51:45 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Scheduled Caste People's Representatives Conference (Garhwal Division) program in Dehradun today. ... read..

Rajasthan: BJP legislative party to meet in Jaipur tomorrow to select new CM

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 11, 2023 11:51:41 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Rajasthan is set to hold its legislature party meeting in Jaipur on Tuesday to decide on the new Chief Minister of the state, as confirmed by BJP MLA and former whip Jogeshwar Garg on Monday. ... read..

Mizoram govt earmarks Rs 150 crore for buying four identified crops, clearing healthcare bills

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 11, 2023 11:51:29 PM IST

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma held his first meeting with the top officials of his two departments--Finance and Planning and Programme Implementation--at his office chamber in Aizawl on Monday. ... read..

Nimisha Priya case: Delhi HC directs petitioner to file document to show foreign court gave option of blood money

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 11:51:24 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed Nimisha Priya's mother to place on record the document to show that a court in Yemen gave an option of blood money (diyah) to negotiate with the family of the deceased and to save her daughter from capital punishmen ... read..

Article 370: Justice Sanjiv Khanna expresses concern on covernsion of State into UT, says it has "grave consequences"

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 11:51:22 PM IST

Justice Sanjiv Khanna while upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, expressed concern on conversion of a State into Union Territory saying it has "grave consequences" and it denies the citizens an elected State government and impinge ... read..

Assam government official caught for taking bribe in Bongaigaon

Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2023 11:51:17 PM IST

The sleuths of the directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption of Assam police arrested a government employee on Monday while accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000, officials said. ... read..

6 poachers held with illegal weapons in Assam's Hailakandi

Hailakandi (Assam) | December 11, 2023 11:51:14 PM IST

As many as six poachers were arrested and illegal weapons were recovered from them by the forest department in Assam's Hailakandi district. ... read..

SC verdict upholding Article 370 abrogation will "strengthen national unity": RSS

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 11:51:10 PM IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) stating that it would 'strengthen national unity'. ... read..

Jagdish Devda, Rajendra Shukla to be new Deputy CMs of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 11:51:08 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday selected Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla as the new Deputy Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Punjab: BSF troops recover China-made drone with narcotics in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 11, 2023 11:51:06 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered a drone with narcotics in the farming field of Roran Wala Village in Punjab's Amritsar, the BSF Punjab Frontier said in a statement on Monday. ... read..

WhatsApp set to introduce new Channel Alerts feature for Android users

Washington | December 11, 2023 11:51:04 PM IST

Meta-owned WhatsApp is all set to introduce new features for Android users that allow users to search messages by date, access hidden navigation labels, and receive channel alerts. ... read..

BJP MLAs protest against Karnataka Minister's remark that only Congress can make a Muslim assembly Speaker

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 11, 2023 11:51:00 PM IST

BJP MLAs staged a protest against Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan on Monday for his reported statement that only the Congress can make a Muslim the speaker of an assembly. ... read..

"Rajiv Gandhi dropped my father from cabinet because of 'trust deficit': Pranab Mukherjee's daughter

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 11:50:56 PM IST

Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, said that her father was dropped from the cabinet because former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had some 'trust deficit' over him rising as a challenge to his authority. ... read..

"PoK Humara Hai...no one can snatch it from us": Amit Shah in Parliament

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 11:50:54 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed inside Parliament that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is part of India and that no one can snatch the region from us. ... read..

Assam CM discusses roadmap to enhance rail infrastructure with Railway Minister Vaishnaw

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 11:50:52 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan here on Monday. ... read..

Yogi govt invites artists from world to sculpt statues for Ramtosav 2024

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 11:50:50 PM IST

As Ayodhya gears up for the consecration of Lord Shri Ram's idol in his long-awaited temple on January 22, 2024, marking a historic event after 500 years, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is leaving no stone unturned to m ... read..

"Will take forward development works of PM Modi": Mohan Yadav after being selected as new CM of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 10:53:52 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Mohan Yadav as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. The leader from the Yadav OBC community who was elected MLA from Ujjain South, affirmed that his government will take forward the development works of Prim ... read..

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates EY technology hub in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 11, 2023 10:53:50 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated the Ernst and Young (EY) new technology hub in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

20 tonnes of Khasi Mandarin oranges flagged off from Meghalaya for Dubai

Shillong (Meghalaya) | December 11, 2023 10:53:46 PM IST

On a momentous occasion on Monday, the Department of Horticulture, Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Meghalaya State Agricultural Marketing Board, Government of Meghalaya, successfully organized the flag-off ceremony of 20 metric tons of ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM-designate Vishnu Deo Sai to take oath on Dec 13

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 11, 2023 10:53:44 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister-designate Vishnu Deo Sai and his council of ministers will be taking oath on December 13 in Raipur, a state government official said on Monday. ... read..

SC verdict on Article 370: PDP suspends all political activities for next 7 days

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir ) | December 11, 2023 10:53:43 PM IST

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended all of its political activities for the next seven days. ... read..

Today's day will be written in golden letters: Devendra Fadnavis on SC's decision upholding abrogation of Art 370

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2023 10:53:37 PM IST

Welcoming the Supreme Court's decision, upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that today's day will be written in golden letters. ... read..

Himachal CM announces Rs 1,500 per month for women in Lahaul-Spiti from Jan 2024

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 10:53:31 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced to give Rs 1,500 every month to all the women above 18 years of age in Lahaul-Spiti district from January 2024. ... read..

"Unhone galti ki...," Amit Shah again targets former PM Nehru in Parliament

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 10:53:24 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah again targetted former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and blamed him for Pakistan's illegal occupation of a portion of Kashmir, known as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). ... read..

Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand Chief Ministers hail Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 9:52:11 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the Supreme Court's decision on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. ... read..

Centre should immediately release Rs 8,000 crore of Punjab's funds, demands AAP MP Sandeep Pathak

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 9:51:55 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha Member from Punjab, Dr Sandeep Kumar Pathak raised the issue of outstanding funds in the parliament and demanded that the central government immediately "release Rs 8,000 crore of funds due to Punjab". ... read..

Rajya Sabha passes J-K reservation and reorganisation amendment bills to give rights to those facing 'injustice'

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 9:51:44 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed unanimously the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 with voice vote amending key laws in the Union Territory aimed at providing "rights to those ... read..

Raghav Chadha suspension: SC disposes of AAP MP's plea as his suspension from RS revoked

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 9:51:26 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of the plea of AAP MP Raghav Chadha, who had filed plea against his suspension from the Rajya Sabha, after it was informed that his suspension was revoked. ... read..

Odisha: Retired executive engineer, spouse convicted in disproportionate assets case

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 11, 2023 9:51:23 PM IST

The Special Judge of Special Court, Bhubaneswar on Monday convicted R.W. Division's retired Executive Engineer in Umarkote of, Nabarangpur district and his spouse in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. ... read..

Farmers distressed as wild elephants create havoc in Andhra's Chittoor; Karnataka border villages on alert

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 9:51:21 PM IST

Wild elephants have been causing trouble for farmers in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district. ... read..

BJP obstructing Assembly proceedings to divert attention from internal squabbles: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 11, 2023 9:51:19 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that BJP MLAs were staging protests and obstructing the proceedings of the assembly just to divert people's attention from their party's internal conflicts. ... read..

"Historical and Momentous decision", say BCI, SCBA, legal experts on SC verdict on Article 370

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 8:50:53 PM IST

On the Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 on Jammu and Kashmir, the Bar Council of India (BCI), Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and several legal experts including former Union Law Secretary called it a very important and "Historical and Momentous ... read..

"Heartiest congratulations...," Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan greets Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 8:50:49 PM IST

Congratulating Mohan Yadav, who was designated as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the state will progress to new heights under the "guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." ... read..

Delhi HC gives last opportunity to civic bodies to file reply on plea seeking proper cleanliness in public urinals

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 8:50:45 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted the last opportunity to civic bodies including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other respondents to file their reply/affidavits on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to ensure that the ... read..

Assam's forest department evicted illegally constructed houses in Goalpara

Goalpara (Assam) | December 11, 2023 8:50:37 PM IST

The forest department on Monday bulldozed a Mosque and other houses that were illegally constructed in the reserve forest area in Assam's Goalpara district. ... read..

Indian Forest & Wood Certification scheme launched to promote sustainable management of forests, agroforestry

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 8:50:35 PM IST

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the 'Indian Forest & Wood Certification' Scheme, which offers voluntary third-party certification designed to promote sustainable forest management and agroforestry in the country. ... read..

Telangana Governor lauds PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Voice of Youth' initiative

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 11, 2023 8:50:29 PM IST

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Voice of Youth' initiative, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said it is a great initiative for the youth, and every youngster should come up with innovative ideas. ... read..

"Inko nahi samja sakta": Amit Shah takes dig at Congress over stance on SC verdict concerning Article 370

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 8:50:25 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday took a dig at Congress over its stance of disagreeing with the Supreme Court judgement over the manner in which Article 370 was abrogated from Jammu and Kashmir and said the opposition party will continue to lose electio ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Three-time MLA from Ujjain Mohan Yadav becomes new Chief Minister

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 8:50:23 PM IST

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and three-time MLA from Ujjain south assembly seat, Mohan Yadav has been declared the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Forest department demolishes houses during eviction drive in Assam

Goalpara (Assam) | December 11, 2023 8:50:21 PM IST

The forest department on Monday bulldozed a Mosque and other houses that were illegally constructed in the reserve forest area in Assam's Goalpara district. ... read..

"Inko nahi samjha sakta": Amit Shah takes dig at Congress over stance on SC verdict concerning Article 370

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 8:50:17 PM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tenders his resignation to Madhya Pradesh Governor

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 7:49:54 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan tendered his resignation to Governor Mangubhai C Patel at Raj Bhavan in Bhopal after party leader Mohan Yadav was elected as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Mohan Yadav meets Madhya Pradesh Governor; stakes claim to form govt

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 7:49:52 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh CM-designate Mohan Yadav met Governor Mangubhai C Patel at Raj Bhavan in Bhopal and staked claim to form the government. ... read..

JNU issues rules for conduct on campus: Rs 20,000 fine for dharnas, Rs 10,000 for raising anti-national slogans

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 7:49:42 PM IST

Students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University can face a fine of Rs 20,000 for resorting to violence, holding dharnas, and hunger strikes on the campus and a fine of up to Rs 10,000 for raising anti-national slogans and inciting intolerance towards religion ... read..

NMC issues show cause notice to around 50 per cent medical colleges for not following standards: Sources

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 7:49:40 PM IST

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued show cause notice to around 50 per cent of medical colleges for not following standards set by them, sources said on Monday. ... read..

Govt committed to onion procurement amid rising prices: Farmers and consumers equally important, says Consumer Affairs Secretary

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 7:49:38 PM IST

The central government will continue procuring onions from farmers, and its intervention in both retail and wholesale will persist, according to Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh. ... read..

Assam village women exhibit livelihood products before British Asian Trust officials

Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2023 7:49:32 PM IST

Womenfolk of Tanti Pather, Konwabam and Kamargaon villages in Assam's Dibrugarh district exhibited high-quality handloom products besides other home-made edibles before the visiting British Asian Trust officials. ... read..

Traffic halted on Jammu-Srinagar highway due to shooting stones in Ramban

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2023 7:49:28 PM IST

Vehicular movement on the busy Jammu-Srinagar National highway was halted due to fresh mudsliding and shooting stones in the Ramban district, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Viksit Bharat initiative going to be a dream come true: WB Governor CV Ananda Bose

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2023 7:49:13 PM IST

Following the launch of 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday said that Viksit Bharat is going to be a dream come true. ... read..

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 "disappointing": Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2023 6:50:26 PM IST

Peoples Conference (PC) Chief Sajad Lone on Monday said that the Supreme Court verdict on the pleas challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution is "disappointing" and justice has yet again "eluded" the people of Jammu a ... read..

Supreme Court verdict: 'Brighter future' for J-K, Ladakh following Article 370 abrogation, says EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 6:50:24 PM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, reacting to the Supreme Court's verdict on the abrogation of Article 370, said on Monday that the judgment portends a brighter future for people in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) and Ladakh. ... read..

"Will try to fulfil my responsibilities," Madhya Pradesh CM-designate Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 6:50:13 PM IST

After Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, he thanked state as well as central leadership while affirming that his government will try to fulfil all responsibilities. ... read..

"Historic day for India": BJP's NV Subash on SC's decision to uphold abrogation of Article 370

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 11, 2023 6:50:10 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson NV Subhash on Monday called the Supreme Court's verdict that upheld the Union Government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution a "historic day for India". ... read..

Odisha: IT department recovers Rs 351 cr from Boudh Distilleries linked to Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu

Balangir (Odisha) | December 11, 2023 6:49:50 PM IST

The Income Tax department has, so far, recovered a cash haul of Rs 351 crore during its searches on Boudh Distillery Private Limited, a company based in Odisha. The company is allegedly linked to Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu, sources said. ... read..

Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on two J-K bills

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 6:49:39 PM IST

Rajya Sabha on Monday took up discussion on two bills on Jammu and Kashmir, with Home Minister Amit Shah likely to reply to the debate later in the day. ... read..

"Achcha lag raha hain...": father of Madhya Pradesh CM designate Mohan Yadav

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 6:49:35 PM IST

After Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, the family members of Ujjain South MLA expressed happiness and said that it is a matter of joy. ... read..

SC's verdict dismissing challenges to abrogation of Article 370 is 'disturbing': CPI(M)

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 6:49:29 PM IST

The politbureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday said that the verdict of the Supreme Court dismissing the challenges to the abrogation of Article 370 and dissolution of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is disturbing and has serious conse ... read..

Delhi: 3 criminals evade capture after firing shots during police encounter

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 5:50:31 PM IST

Three unidentified criminals, believed to be involved in various crimes, fled after firing shots in the air when a police team attempted to apprehend them in a forest area in North Delhi, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Armed forces veterans appreciate the end of Article 370

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 5:50:27 PM IST

As the debate around the constitutional validity of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir comes to an end with the Supreme Court upholding its abrogation on August 5, 2019, armed forces veterans have appreciated the apex court verdict. ... read..

"Concede that I could not provide justice to J-K people, but our efforts will continue": Omar Abdullah

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 5:50:22 PM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader, Omar Abdullah, conceded that he could not provide justice to its people but added that his efforts would continue. ... read..

Fully support discussion on North Karnataka issues: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 11, 2023 5:50:20 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that he fully supports discussion on issues facing North Karnataka in the Legislative Assembly. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: Court allows Sanjay Singh to appear before Privilege Committee of Parliament

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 5:50:16 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday granted permission to Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh to appear before the Privilege Committee of Parliament to file his submissions in breach of privilege matters. ... read..

Assam CM meets PM Modi; invites to lay foundation stone of few projects in state

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 5:50:09 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to lay the foundation stone of a few projects in the state and dedicate the grand statue of Bir Lachit at Jorhat. ... read..

Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 covers 58 airports focusing on North Eastern, hilly, tribal among other regions: Govt to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 5:50:07 PM IST

The Central government on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 covers 58 airports across the country focusing on North Eastern, hilly and tribal among other regions mainly focusing on transporting perishable food products. ... read..

Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant welcomes SC verdict on Article 370

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 5:49:59 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. The article conferred a special status on Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav selected as new Madhya Pradesh CM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 5:49:54 PM IST

Mohan Yadav, who was cabinet minister in the Madhya Pradesh Government headed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) pick as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Rajnath Singh calls SC decision to uphold abrogation of Article 370 "historic"

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 4:51:02 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called Supreme Court's decision to constitutionally validating the removal of Article 370 a "historic" decision that is going to make every Indian happy. ... read..

Omar Abdullah alleges house arrest while J-K police deny releasing any kind of orders

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2023 4:51:00 PM IST

Amid the Supreme Court verdict on abrogation of Article 370, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has alleged that his house has been locked and he is not allowed to meet anyone while the Jammu and Kashmir police denied that no orders have been releas ... read..

MP CM Chouhan registers for BJP's legislature party meeting to be held today to elect CM of state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 4:50:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday registered his name for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s legislature party meeting scheduled to be held in the state capital Bhopal to elect the CM of state. ... read..

BSF recovers made in China drone from Tarn Taran district of Punjab

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | December 11, 2023 4:50:52 PM IST

The Border Security Force in a joint operation with the Punjab Police recovered a made-in-China drone from the farming field in the Tarn Taran district early Monday. ... read..

Varanasi court gives one more week to ASI to submit Gyanvapi survey report; next hearing on Dec 18

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 4:50:44 PM IST

The Varanasi district court on Monday granted one more week to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit a scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. ... read..

Assam: Thief involved in several theft cases killed while attempting to flee

Golaghat (Assam) | December 11, 2023 4:50:40 PM IST

An accused involved in several theft cases was killed in an encounter when he allegedly fired at police in Golaghat district of Assam, a senior police officer said here on Monday. ... read..

Bhopal: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar meets Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2023 4:50:28 PM IST

Amid suspense over the Chief Minister's candidate in Madhya Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central observer and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday. ... read..

3.16 cr MSMEs registered in India between July 2020 and Dec 4, 2023: Govt to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 11, 2023 4:50:25 PM IST

A total of 3,16,05,581 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) were registered in India between July 1, 2020, and December 4, 2023, the Central government told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. ... read..

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