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Three wildlife poachers against whom prosecution complaint filed traded in leopard skin, says ED

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 7, 2023 10:21:35 PM IST

The three alleged wildlife poachers against whom a prosecution complaint was filed in a special court here were involved in the trading of Leopard skin and wildlife organs, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) said on Thursday. ... read..

Assam Accord: SC seeks details on immigrants made citizens through Section 6A of Citizenship Act

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:21:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central government to furnish data on the number of immigrants who were conferred Indian citizenship through Section 6A(2) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and what steps have been taken so far to curb illegal migrat ... read..

Puducherry organises Armed Forces Flag Day programme

Puducherry | December 7, 2023 9:21:37 PM IST

The Puducherry Government organised an Armed Forces Flag Day programme at the Chief Minister's Office in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Thursday. ... read..

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav gave 'gol-mol' reply in Rajya Sabha on air pollution: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:21:31 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday hit out at Union Minister Bhupender Yadav saying that he gave a "gol mol" reply to pointed questions on public health and air pollution inside Parliament. ... read..

"Congress leaders trying to divide country": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad on Revanth Reddy's 'DNA' remark

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:21:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday alleged that the Congress is attempting to break the unity of the country and that the "North-South divide" is the latest in that series. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami plants 4000 tulip bulbs at his official residence

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 7, 2023 9:21:27 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with his wife Geeta Dhami on Thursday planted 4000 bulbs of 17 species of tulips at the Chief Minister's residence complex on Thursday. ... read..

Cyclone Michaun relief: TN to get second instalment of Rs 450 cr, says Rajnath Singh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 9:21:25 PM IST

Amid a flood-like situation in Tamil Nadu's Chennai due to heavy rainfall caused due to Cyclone Michaung, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured all possible help from the Central Government, adding that the first instalment of the Central sha ... read..

Preparations made to celebrate completion of one year of Himachal govt: State Cong chief Pratibha Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 9:21:19 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh state Congress chief Pratibha Virbhadra Singh on Thursday said there would be a grand celebration on the completion of one-year of the state government on December 11. ... read..

"Committee report will be tabled tomorrow...," TMC's Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Mahua Moitra

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:21:17 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Thursday asserted that the Committee report regarding TMC MP Mahua Moitra's alleged cash-for-query case will be tabled tomorrow. ... read..

Revanth Reddy-led govt in Telangana will work for public for next 5 yrs, says party leader Manikrao Thakare

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 7, 2023 9:21:15 PM IST

Telangana Congress Incharge Manikrao Thakare on Thursday said that Revanth Reddy-led government in the southern state will work for the public for the next five years. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:21:12 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint against three wildlife poachers under PMLA

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 7, 2023 9:21:10 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against three alleged wildlife poachers under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in a special court here, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi court initiates process to declare Nivas Promoter Director as 'absconder' in cheating case

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:21:08 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi has initiated the process to declare the Director of Nivas Promoter pvt Ltd, Rahul Chamola, who is accused of cheating home buyer, an absconder and directed that the notice of the same be issued in a newspaper. ... read..

Excise Case: Hyderabad businessman Arun Pillai gets 5 days interim relief from trial court

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:21:06 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Thursday granted five days custody parole to Businessman Arun Pillai in a money laundering case related to excise policy to look after his ailing wife in Hyderabad. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Andhra CPM State Secretary flags concerns over lack of proper drainage system

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 8:21:28 PM IST

Following heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Michaung during the past two days, Andhra Pradesh CPM State Secretary Srinivasa Rao on Thursday flagged concerns over the lack of a proper drainage system in the state. ... read..

UP govt to hold Road Safety Fortnight from December 15

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 8:21:22 PM IST

In an attempt to curb accidents and raise awareness on traffic rules, the Uttar Pradesh Government is set to hold a 'Road Safety Fortnight' campaign in all districts of the state from December 15 to 31. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh government to engage in talent hunt through 'Sanskriti Utsav'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 8:21:20 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh government is set to organise 'Sanskriti Utsav 2023' from December 25 to January 26, aiming to preserve the rich artistic traditions of the state, encourage artists belonging to different genres of art to pursue their art, and discover emerg ... read..

CM Pushkar Dhami reviews preparations for Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 7, 2023 8:21:18 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday took stock of the preparations at Forest Research Institute for the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 which is going to be held on Friday and Saturday. ... read..

SC allows Kerala's review petition seeking modification of 2022 ruling on 1km Eco-Sensitive Zone

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 8:21:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court has allowed the petition of the Kerala government where it sought a review of the apex court's earlier verdict which banned mining activities in protected forests and made it mandatory for them to have an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of one ... read..

"BJP best-performing party among others": PM Modi in Parliamentary Party Meeting

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 8:21:06 PM IST

Hailing the BJP's resounding victory in assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his party's success rate in different polls indicates that the party is the best performing one am ... read..

CM Khattar appeals to people to contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 7, 2023 8:21:01 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, while paying tribute to armed forces personnel on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, urged all citizens to generously contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. ... read..

Lok Sabha passes bill for setting up central tribal university in Telangana

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 8:20:59 PM IST

A Bill seeking to establish a Central Tribal University in Telangana was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday. ... read..

Punjab CM launches 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Aapke Dwar' service for doorstep delivery of govt facilities

Patiala (Punjab) | December 7, 2023 8:20:49 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the launch of a service named 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Aapke Dwar', encompassing 42 facilities. ... read..

Ten industrial giants gearing up to invest Rs 1.11 lakh crore to set up units in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 7:21:17 PM IST

As the Uttar Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gears up for the Ground-Breaking Ceremony (GBC), Phase-1, 10 major industrial houses are likely to invest Rs 1.11 lakh crore to set up their units in the state, honouring the memoran ... read..

British Asian Trust official inaugurates fence to restrict wild elephant movements in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills

West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | December 7, 2023 7:21:11 PM IST

A 1.2 kilometre long and single-wire solar-powered fence to restrict movements of wild elephants was made operational in Borogopal Part 3 village in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya to facilitate coexistence of villagers with wild elephants. ... read..

BJP issues three-line whip for all its MPs to be present in Lok Sabha tomorrow

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 7:21:02 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday issued a three-line whip to all its MPs of Lok Sabha to be present in the House on Friday to discuss legislative business. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu appeals to people to generously contribute towards Armed Forces Flag Day

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 7:20:58 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday appealed to the people of the state to contribute generously on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day so that the amount collected can be used to help the soldiers, ex-servicemen and their ... read..

Western Railway collects Rs 115.71 crore during ticket checking drives

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 7, 2023 7:20:56 PM IST

The Western Railway has collected Rs 115.71 crore during various ticket-checking drives conducted from April to November 2023, according to the official statement. ... read..

Cardinal George Alencherry steps down as Major Archbishop of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

Ernakulam (Kerala) | December 7, 2023 7:20:48 PM IST

Cardinal Mar George Alencherry on Thursday said he has resigned as Major Archbishop of Syro-Malabar Church. ... read..

Asola Sanctuary walkathon-cyclothon event: "Permission granted without analysis of threat perception to people", says Delhi HC

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 7:20:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained Delhi government from organising the proposed walkathon-cyclothon event in Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary till further orders. The high court said that the permission for the event was granted without analysing ... read..

J-K: Vehicle plunges into gorge in Ganderbal; several feared dead

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 7, 2023 7:20:32 PM IST

Several people are feared dead after a vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge here, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

"Measures by central govt preventing country's development": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Ernakulam (Kerala) | December 7, 2023 6:21:55 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, during a press conference at Kerala's Ernakulam, said on Thursday that the central government's measures are hindering the country's development. ... read..

Income Tax dept conducts raids at Boudh Distilleries in Odisha, Jharkhand, recovers huge amount of cash

Khordha (Odisha) | December 7, 2023 6:21:53 PM IST

The Income Tax department conducted raid at the Boudh Distilleries Private Limited in Odisha and Jharkhand and recovered huge cache of currency notes from premises linked to the company, sources said. ... read..

Centre sanctioned 340 sports infrastructure projects across India worth Rs 3566.68 cr: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:21:51 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sanctioned 340 sports infrastructure projects of various categories in various States and the Union Territories (UTs) across the country, including Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, at a total cost of Rs 3 ... read..

NIA attaches properties of two key Lashkar operatives in 2015 J-K attack case

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:21:45 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached the properties of two key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives for their involvement in the 2015 terror attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

India fastest-growing economy, second-quarter growth highest in world: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:21:33 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India's second-quarter growth is the highest in the world as the country continues to be the fastest-growing economy. ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM; urges to implement PM-USHA scheme

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:21:31 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote a letter to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik requesting to implement Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme so that the state 'does not miss out on the benefits of the scheme' ... read..

Income Tax raids at Boudh Distilleries in Odisha, Jharkhand; additional counting machines sought to count huge amount of seized currency

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:21:25 PM IST

Income Tax Department, which conducted raids at the Boudh Distilleries Private Limited in Odisha and Jharkhand on Thursday ordered more machines to count the huge amounts of cash recovered. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: "PM Modi assures all possible help from Central Government", Defence Ministry

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:21:23 PM IST

Amid a flood-like situation in Tamil Nadu's Chennai due to heavy rainfall caused due to Cyclone Michaung, the Defence Ministry on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply distressed by the loss of lives in the cyclone affected state and ... read..

We have issued closure direction to unit, imposed Rs 50 lakh compensation: GPCB to NGT on Surat Chemical Fire

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:21:17 PM IST

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday that it has issued closure direction to unit with immediate effect and imposed Rs 50 lakh interim Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC) in connection with ... read..

Rajasthan: "Five MLAs were at resort...,Vasundhara Raje's son Dushyant behind it," alleges MLA Lalit Meena's father

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 7, 2023 6:21:12 PM IST

Amidst suspense over the chief ministerial pick in Rajasthan post the victory registered by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the father of MLA Lalit Meena claimed that the newly elected legislator from Kishanganj had been confined in resort alongwith fou ... read..

TN: Lake Puzhal fence wall weakens due to cyclone Michaung

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 6:21:08 PM IST

In the aftermath of cyclone Michaung, Lake Puzhal and other reservoirs in Chennai have reached their full capacity. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Tent cities being erected in Ayodhya for devotees during Ram Temple consecration

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 6:21:00 PM IST

Several tent cities are being erected in Ayodhya to accommodate thousands of devotees who are expected to arrive in the temple town of Uttar Pradesh for the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22 next year. ... read..

"We will soon be ready for USD 1 trillion exports": Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 'Make in India' initiative

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:20:58 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that India will soon reach one trillion dollar exports while lauding the 'Make in India' project started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

PM Modi is distressed, personally overseeing response: Rajnath Singh during visit to cyclone Michaung-hit Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:50 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a visit to Tamil Nadu to assess the on-ground situation in the cyclone-hit state, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is distressed by the loss of lives in Tamil Nadu and is personally overseeing the response t ... read..

"India not just manufacturing but doing it with precision": Ashwini Vaishnaw hits back Congress

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:46 PM IST

Rubbishing remarks made by some Congress leaders that India was only assembling electronic equipment instead of indigenous manufacturing, Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that it is not just only manufacturing but th ... read..

Fadnavis introduces Maharashtra Casino Bill in Assembly amid protests by opposition

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 7, 2023 5:21:44 PM IST

On the first day of Winter Session of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Maharashtra Home Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis introduced the Maharashtra Casino (Control and Taxation) Bill. ... read..

"Police not independent in West Bengal, works under political pressure...register less cases": NCW Chief on NCRB data

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:40 PM IST

Observing the just-released National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data labeling Kolkata as the safest city of India in 2022, the National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Thursday said that cases are not being registered in West Benga ... read..

"Their dedication in protecting our nation is unparalleled": PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers on Armed Forces Flag Day

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the soldiers on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day and lauded the service of the brave hearts, saying that their dedication to protecting our nation is "unparalleled." ... read..

UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses; lists funding, industry participation

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:33 PM IST

The University Grants Commission on Thursday approved a set of guidelines for the introduction of short-term skill development courses in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), specifying the course and fee structure, target group, focus areas and involvemen ... read..

NIA attaches properties of LeT operatives involved in 2015 Udhampur attack on BSF convoy

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:26 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached the properties of two key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives for their involvement in the 2015 terror attack on a BSF convoy in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.The two accused whose propert ... read..

Eastern Army Commander meets Manipur Governor, CM; discusses current security scenario

Imphal (Manipur) | December 7, 2023 5:21:20 PM IST

The Eastern Army Commander, Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita, reached Manipur on Wednesday and interacted with Governor Anusuiya Uikey and Chief Minister N Biren Singh, said a press release. ... read..

MoU signed between AAI and Gujarat govt for development of various airports in state

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:14 PM IST

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Gujarat government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for development of airports in the state of Gujarat at Gandhinagar in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday. ... read..

MK Stalin congratulates Revanth Reddy; wishes for his successful, impactful tenure as Telangana CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 5:21:12 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin congratulated the Telangana CM-designate and state party chief Revanth Reddy, said a post by Stalin on 'X' on Thursday. ... read..

"Inquiry committee constituted on inputs shared by US...no specific evidence shared by Canada": Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:10 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that an inquiry committee is looking into inputs shared by the US related to the nexus of organised crime, trafficking in the context of an alleged murder attempt on a US national and that Canada had ... read..

Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey of Cyclone Michaung-affected areas of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 4:22:39 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted an aerial survey of cyclone Michaung affected areas of Tamil Nadu on Thursday and held discussions with Chief Minister MK Stalin to assess the damage. ... read..

12 ministers take oath in Telangana; PM Modi congratulates newly sworn CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 7, 2023 4:22:35 PM IST

Twelve MLAs took oath as Ministers in a fresh cabinet in Telangana along with new Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy on Thursday in Hyderabad. ... read..

Centre approves 1st urban flood mitigation project of Rs 561.29 cr for Chennai Basin project

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 4:22:29 PM IST

The Central government has approved the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs 561.29 crore for 'Integrated Urban Flood Management' activities for the Chennai Basin project, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday. ... read..

Vivo PMLA case: ED files chargesheet against Chinese smartphone maker Lava's MD, others

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 4:22:26 PM IST

Enforcement Directorate has filed its main Prosecution Complaint (Chargesheet) in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case connected to the Chinese mobile phone company Vivo in Delhi's Patiala House Court. ... read..

"COVID destroyed financial viability of airlines but..": Civil Aviation Minister responds on air price hike issue in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 4:22:24 PM IST

Citing the huge losses faced by the airlines due to the impact of Coronavirus on the aviation sector, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Lok Sabha on Thursday said that even in that scenario airlines have operated on a sustainable model. ... read..

Messenger finally gets end-to-end encryption by default

Los Angeles | December 7, 2023 4:22:14 PM IST

Meta is now rolling out end-to-end encryption for one-on-one conversations and calls on Messenger, finally fulfilling a promise that's been in the works for quite a while. According to the firm, when end-to-end encryption is enabled, only you and the pers ... read..

"Administration is working towards arresting accused": BJP state chief CP Joshi on Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi murder

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 7, 2023 4:22:08 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party Rajasthan Chief CP Joshi has said that the administration is working towards arresting the accused involved in the murder of National President of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. ... read..

Kerala doctor's death: Colleague arrested, charged with abetment to sucide

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 7, 2023 4:22:01 PM IST

A postgraduate student of Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Medical College was taken into custody from Karunagapally in the State on Thursday in connection with the death of Shahana, the 26-year-old doctor who died allegedly by suicide. ... read..

"Agnipath scheme is a path-breaking manpower intake exercise": Army Chief Manoj Pande

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 7, 2023 4:21:51 PM IST

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande on Thursday said that the introduction of the Agnipath scheme has been a path-breaking manpower intake and management methodology that will ensure induction of youthful profile and bring more technologica ... read..

Revanth Reddy takes oath as Telangana Chief Minister; Bhatti Vikramarka as Dy CM

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 7, 2023 3:21:03 PM IST

Anumula Revanth Reddy on Thrusday took oath as Chief Minister of Telangana, becoming the first Congress CM of the youngest state in India. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Centre releases Rs 493.60 cr disaster relief for Andhra, TN gets Rs 450 cr

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 3:21:01 PM IST

The Central government has released in advance its share of the second instalment of the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) of Rs 493.60 crore to Andhra Pradesh and Rs 450 crore to Tamil Nadu, the two states which bore the impact of the cyclonic storm Mich ... read..

"Why delay in naming Chief Ministers": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questions BJP

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 3:20:58 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party over its process of naming Chief Ministers in three states where the party registered Assembly polls victories and said that BJP is playing musical chairs right now w ... read..

HC restrains Delhi govt from organising proposed event in Asola Bhati Sanctuary

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 3:20:54 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained the Delhi Government from organising the proposed event Cyclothon and walkathon in the Asola Bhati Sanctuary. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung has weakened into low-pressure area in Jharkhand: IMD official

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 7, 2023 3:20:42 PM IST

The cyclonic circulation Michaung that ravaged the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the last few days has now weakened and converted into a low-pressure area in Jharkhand, a weather official said. ... read..

Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 3:20:40 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu on Thursday and held discussions with Chief Minister MK Stalin to assess the damage due to cyclone Michaung. ... read..

Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit: CM Dhami holds meeting with senior officials

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 7, 2023 3:20:38 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with senior officials at the government residence on Thursday regarding the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023. ... read..

Amid flood-like situation, Indian Navy rescues stranded people in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 3:20:31 PM IST

Amid flood-like situation in Tamil Nadu's Chennai due to heavy rainfall caused due to Cyclone Michaung, more than 700 people were shifted to safer locations by the flood relief teams of the Indian Navy. ... read..

Pneumonia cases in AIIMS Delhi have no link with China Respiratory infections cases: Health Ministry

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 3:20:26 PM IST

Pneumonia cases in AIIMS Delhi have no link to the recent surge in respiratory infections in children in China, an official statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday. ... read..

Rajnath Singh appeals people to contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 3:20:20 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to the people to wholeheartedly donate to the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Fund and become a part of the government's endeavour to ensure the welfare of the 'Veer Naris', ex-servicemen and their families, said a pre ... read..

"You don't tell us what is important, what is not": Mahua Moitra lashes out at Giriraj Singh over 'thumka' remark

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 3:20:18 PM IST

Coming down heavily on Union Minister Giriraj Singh over his 'thumka' remark against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra said on Thursday that "one whose Ministry has stolen Rs 7000 crore of MGNREGA wages f ... read..

"New chapter in history of Telangana": Congress MPs ahead of Revanth Reddy's swearing-in as CM

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 7, 2023 2:22:11 PM IST

Ahead of the grand swearing-in ceremony of Telangana's new Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, Congress leaders on Thursday expressed their excitement and said that this will be a new chapter in the history of Telangana. ... read..

Kesavananda Bharati verdict now available in 10 Indian languages: CJI DY Chandrachud

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 2:21:47 PM IST

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday announced that the Keshavananda Bharti judgement is now available in 10 Indian languages on the website of the Supreme Court. ... read..

Mahua Moitra reacts to Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata Banerjee; Trinamool MPs stage protest

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 1:21:53 PM IST

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday lashed out at "misogyny" of the BJP and Union Minister Giriraj Singh over the latter's 'Thumka' remarks for her party leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

BJP using Sharmistha Mukherjee to defame Rahul Gandhi, says Vijay Wadettiwar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 7, 2023 1:21:32 PM IST

In reaction to late former President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee's claims about Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar said on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party ( ... read..

No separate offices allotted for NCP factions in Vidhan Bhavan

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 7, 2023 1:21:30 PM IST

While the winter session of the Maharashtra Assembly kicked off on Thursday, separate offices have not been allotted to both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in contravention of the practice followed for the Shiv Sena factions. ... read..

Proceedings under offence of kidnapping, trafficking of children can't be quashed on settlement basis: Delhi HC

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 1:21:26 PM IST

The Delhi High Court, in an order, stated that the practice of compromising cases that involve the kidnapping of innocent minor children cannot be allowed and the criminal proceedings cannot be quashed based on such settlements. ... read..

"What is BJP's contribution towards J-K...": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 1:21:22 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday questioned the contributions of the Bharatiya Janata Party towards Jammu and Kashmir and said that BJP was only able to form its government at the Centre by the repeatedly criticising the country's first ... read..

J-K: NIA attaches properties of terrorists in Awantipora

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 7, 2023 1:21:20 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached two residential buildings including a double-storey and a single-storey houses belonging to terrorists in Awantipora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. ... read..

Will eliminate Mafia with the power of law, says BJP MLA Rajyavardhan Rathore

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 7, 2023 1:21:17 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore after securing a win in Rajasthan, has openly challenged Mafia in the state and said he would eliminate them with the power of law. ... read..

Victory in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh polls due to hard work, team spirit: PM Modi tells BJP MPs

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 1:21:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the recent win of the BJP in Assembly polls in three states was due hard work of all the party workers. ... read..

Delhi: Two arrested with fake Indian currency notes worth Rs 1.20 lakh

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 12:20:31 PM IST

Two persons were arrested by the crime branch of Delhi Police with Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth Rs 1,20,000 on Tuesday, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Jaipur: Karni Sena chief's body brought to Rajput Sabha Bhawan, last rites this afternoon

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 7, 2023 11:20:44 AM IST

The mortal remains of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was brought to Rajput Sabha Bhawan in Rajasthan's Jaipur on Thursday morning for people to pay their last respects. ... read..

BJP Parliamentary meeting begins amid suspense over Chief Ministers in states

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 11:20:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers S Jaishankar, Amit Shah and Ashwani Vaishanaw were among other MPs who arrived on Thursday morning in Parliament to participate in a key Parliamentary party meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today ... read..

NIA may take up Khalistani terrorist Pannun issue during FBI chief's visit to India next week

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 11:20:35 AM IST

With Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray expected to visit India next week, sources have said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is preparing to take up the issue of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun with t ... read..

Cyclone Michaung effect: Chennai continues to reel under waterlogging; Defence Minister to conduct aerial survey today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 11:20:31 AM IST

Several areas in Chennai continued to reel under severe waterlogging conditions on Thursday caused due to heavy rainfall in the region following Cyclone Michaung's landfall two days ago. ... read..

Hyderabad plastered with posters of Revanth Reddy ahead of his swearing-in as Telangana Chief Minister

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 7, 2023 11:20:27 AM IST

Posters of Anumula Revanth Reddy was plastered across Hyderabad city on Thursday ahead of him taking oath as chief minister of Telangana, after the Congress party emerged victorious in the Telangana Assembly polls ... read..

"Modi ji ka swagat hai...": PM Modi gets rousing welcome at BJP's meeting after win in 3 states

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 11:20:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a rousing welcome on Thursday from BJP MPs at the Parliamentary Party meeting held ahead of the commencement of proceedings of the foruth day of the Winter Session of Parliament began for the day ... read..

Per-acre expenditure cost of wheat, rice should be reduced: Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 10:20:53 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday that we need to reduce the per-acre expenditure cost to get better prices for our produce. ... read..

Air Quality in Delhi remains 'poor', overall AQI at 276

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 10:20:43 AM IST

The air quality in the National Capital continued to remaim in 'poor' category on Thursday. ... read..

Two arms smugglers held in Delhi, semi-automatic pistols seized from them

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 10:20:30 AM IST

Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two arms smugglers and seized 10 semi-automatic pistols from them, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Govt to move Bill to establish Central University in Telangana for consideration, passage in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 10:20:24 AM IST

As the Parliament convenes on Day 4 of the ongoing Winter Session on Thursday Union Minister of State (MoS) for Education Subhas Sarkar on Thursday will move the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for further consideration and passage in Lok Sabh ... read..

Amit Shah to move Bills on J-K in Rajya Sabha, discussion on country's economic situation to continue

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 9:20:26 AM IST

As the Parliament convenes on Day 4 of the ongoing Winter Session on Thursday Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the two bills the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023; and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 i ... read..

Odisha: Minor fire breaks out in Bhubaneswar-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 7, 2023 9:20:22 AM IST

A minor fire broke out in the passenger-bound Bhubaneswar-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express at the Cuttack station in the early hours of Thursday. ... read..

Nijukti Parba marks induction of 421 officers into Odisha civil service

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 7, 2023 7:20:15 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday addressed the 'Nijukti Parba' programme for the newly recruited Odisha Civil Services officers at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan. ... read..

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