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Omar Abdullah vows to continue 'political fight' against revocation of Article 370 from J-K regardless of SC verdict

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 7, 2023 7:20:12 AM IST

With the Supreme Court yet to pronounce its verdict on the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference leader and former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday vowed to continue with the political pushback to the move regardle ... read..

Assam: Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | December 7, 2023 7:20:10 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale hit Assam's Guwahati on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology. ... read..

J-K: Two terror associates arrested in Rajouri, arms, ammunition recovered

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 7, 2023 7:20:07 AM IST

Security forces conducted a successful joint operation in the Behrote area of Budhal in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, leading to the arrest of two terrorist associates and the recovery of a cache of arms, ammunition, and incriminating material, officials s ... read..

Ahead of oath-taking, Telangana CM-designate Revanth Reddy arrives in Hyderabad after meeting Cong high command

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 7, 2023 7:20:05 AM IST

Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Telangana Chief Minister-designate Revanth Reddy reached Hyderabad to a grand welcome from party supporters after meeting top Congress leaders in the national capital following the massive win in the assembly ... read..

On Ambedkar's death anniversary, Parliamentary panel on SCs and STs submits report outlining key recommendations

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:20:11 AM IST

On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, commemorating the death anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on Wednesday presented a detailed report outlining key recommendations. ... read..

Karni Sena chief killing: Two cops suspended, probe underway

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 7, 2023 6:20:09 AM IST

Two police personnel, including the station house officer (SHO), were suspended following the brazen murder of the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, in Jaipur. ... read..

Karnataka: BJP MLAs stage protest in Assembly over attack on party worker, demand Home Minister's response

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 7, 2023 6:20:07 AM IST

The Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday witnessed tumultuous scenes as BJP MLAs staged a protest on the third day of the ongoing Winter Session, demanding a response from the Home Minister in connection with an alleged attack on a party MLA's assistant and a ... read..

Delhi Development Authority suspends executive engineer for negligence in cleaning Narela roads

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:19:58 AM IST

In a strong message to errant officials, the Delhi Development Authority suspended Chhanveer, executive engineer, PD-6, for non-compliance with directions and dereliction of duties with regard to the cleaning of roads in Narela, the government informed th ... read..

Southern Railway cancels 15 train services today amid Chennai rains

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 6:19:56 AM IST

As many as 15 trains were cancelled by Southern Railways on Thursday amid heavy rainfall and water logging in Chennai, officials informed. ... read..

Health Minister orders probe into dowry allegations against groom after Kerala doctor dies by suicide

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 7, 2023 5:21:26 AM IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into dowry harassment allegations in connection with the death of a 26-year-old woman doctor in Thiruvananthapuram. ... read..

As suspense continues over Rajasthan CM pick, Vasundhara Raje arrives in Delhi

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 5:21:21 AM IST

Amid the continuing suspense over who the BJP top brass turns to as its chief ministerial candidate for Rajasthan, after the party returned to the helm on the back of a landslide mandate, former CM and stalwart leader Vasundhara Raje arrived in the nation ... read..

UP govt sacks officials over abuse of power, negligence, corruption

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 7, 2023 5:21:19 AM IST

The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday sacked several officials charged with misuse of power, negligence in work, and corruption, sources informed. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Schools and colleges to remain closed in four TN districts today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 4:20:19 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu government announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Thursday due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. ... read..

Gogamedi murder: Wife files complaint, Gehlot, DGP named

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 7, 2023 4:20:17 AM IST

Amid protests and a blame game between the outgoing Congress government and the BJP, which has come to power in the state, a case was registered in connection with the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena ... read..

"Deliberately provocative, blatantly false statements": Jairam Ramesh hits back at Amit Shah over 'Nehruvian blunder' claim

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 3:20:53 AM IST

Hitting back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who blamed the state of affairs in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on the "two PoK blunders" by Jawaharlal Nehru, during a discussion on two draft legislations for the Union Territory in the Lok Sabh ... read..

Kerala: Fr Anthony Kozhuvanal of Thamarassery diocese passes away at 70

Kozhikode (Kerala) | December 7, 2023 3:20:49 AM IST

Monsignor Anthony Kozhuvanal of Thamarassery diocese in Kerala's Kozhikode district passed away at the age of 70 on Wednesday. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: IAF air-drops 2300 kg relief material in flood-affected areas of Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 7, 2023 3:20:47 AM IST

As Chennai grappled with the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, the Indian Air Force continued relief operations in the city until sunset on Wednesday. ... read..

Poll harvest in 5 states, central schemes discussed at meeting of BJP national general secretaries: Sources

By Toshi Mandola New Delhi | December 7, 2023 2:21:34 AM IST

The national general secretaries of the BJP on Wednesday came together for a meeting at the party's Delhi headquarters, with the discussions centred on the saffron sweep of the heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan and an encourag ... read..

Man found dead Delhi's Narela, probe underway

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 2:21:32 AM IST

A man was found dead on a road in outer Delhi's Narela area, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Biggest opposition to Backward Classes came from Congress, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 2:21:30 AM IST

New Delhi [India], December 7 ... read..

Lok Sabha passes two bills on J-K; Amit Shah targets Congress, talks of Nehru's 'blunders'

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 2:21:21 AM IST

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed two bills relating to Jammu and Kashmir with Home Minister Amit Shah in his reply to the debate targeting the Congress and stating that the people suffered due to "two blunders" of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehr ... read..

Delhi: BJP makes fresh graft charges against AAP govt, claims tenders awarded for 'fictitious' project sites

New Delhi | December 7, 2023 2:21:19 AM IST

Opening a fresh battle front against the ruling Aam Aam Party (AAP) in the national capital, the BJP's Delhi unit on Wednesday alleged corruption in the Irrigation and Flood Department. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Indian Air Force continues relief operations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 6, 2023 11:52:29 PM IST

The Indian Air Force continued relief operations until sunset in Chennai on Wednesday in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung, which has left several parts of the city inundated. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Heavy damge to crops in NTR district due to cyclone Michaung

NTR (Andhra Pradesh) | December 6, 2023 11:52:27 PM IST

The aftermath of cyclone Michoung has cast a shadow of sorrow over the lives of farmers in several villages in the NTR district, especially in Thorlapadu village of Chanderlapadu Mandal. ... read..

Haryana govt launches good governance awards scheme to recognize excellence

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 6, 2023 11:52:25 PM IST

The Haryana government has notified the Haryana Good Governance Awards Scheme 2023 (Haryana Sushaasan Puraskaar Yojna, 2023), said the state Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal, on Wednesday. ... read..

Indian Army reviews HR policy, to implement new promotion policy from January 1

General News | December 6, 2023 11:52:20 PM IST

The Indian Army is coming out with a comprehensive promotion policy which will be implemented from January 1, 2024. ... read..

"Garba has become global": Gujarat Home Minster Harsh Sanghavi on Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 6, 2023 11:52:18 PM IST

Gujarat Home Minster Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday said that Gujarat's vibrant Garba dance has achieved global recognition as UNESCO officially declares it an Intangible Cultural Heritage. ... read..

PM Modi to address 2nd edition of fintech event Infinity Forum on December 9

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 11:52:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 2nd edition of the flagship Financial Technology event - Infinity Forum 2.0, on December 9, 2023, an official statement said on Wednesday. ... read..

INDIA block parties hold parliamentary strategy meeting at Kharge's residence; Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) not present

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 11:52:12 PM IST

Members of the INDIA block have decided to highlight issues of the people in the remaining part of the winter session of Parliament "to make the government accountable" and said a date of meeting of leaders of the grouping will be fixed soon in consultati ... read..

Vasundhara Raje heads for Delhi amid suspense over CM pick for Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 6, 2023 11:52:10 PM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje left for Delhi from the Jaipur airport this evening, amid suspense over the BJP's chief minister's pick for the state. ... read..

Jharkhand Assembly's winter session set to commence on December 15

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 6, 2023 11:52:02 PM IST

The winter session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly will begin on December 15. ... read..

"Celebration of life...": PM Modi hails declaration of Garba as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 11:51:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the declaration of 'Garba' (traditional dance form of Gujarat), as an Intangible Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). ... read..

Punjab Police carries out operation 'OPS Seal-V'; seals 131 entry, exit points of 10 border districts

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 6, 2023 11:51:52 PM IST

Punjab police on Wednesday carried out a special operation 'OPS Seal-V', aiming to check all the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep a tab on drug trafficking and liquor smuggling, besides, keeping vigil on the movement of gang ... read..

BJP's Giriraj Singh sparks controversy with 'thumka' remark on Mamata Banerjee; Trinamool calls "archaic mindset"

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 11:51:48 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh has erupted a controversy with his remark against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the latter shaking a leg with celebrities during the Kolkata International Film Festival, terming it "inapp ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami attends Home Guards foundation day celebration

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 6, 2023 11:51:46 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated the cultural evening "Udgam," organised on the occasion of Home Guards Foundation Day, at the Home Guards and Civil Defence Directorate, Dehradun, by lighting the lamp. ... read..

Rajnath Singh to visit Tamil Nadu tomorrow to assess cyclone-affected areas

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 10:50:09 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Tamil Nadu to assess the flood situation caused due to cyclone 'Michaung'. ... read..

Nagaland: Eastern Army Commander unveils development works in Dimapur, Chumukedima

Kohima (Nagaland) | December 6, 2023 10:50:07 PM IST

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command, Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita on Wednesday visited the Spear Corps HQs at Dimapur, Nagaland. ... read..

UP: Yogi Adityanath pays a courtesy visit to Governor Anandiben Patel

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 6, 2023 10:50:03 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to the state's Governor Anandiben Patel at Raj Bhavan. ... read..

Amit Shah blames Nehru for PoK, says due to "two blunders" of country's 1st PM, Kashmir "suffered for years"

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 10:50:01 PM IST

Blaming Jawaharlal Nehru for Pakistan occupying part of Jammu and Kashmir which belongs to India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that due to the "two blunders" of the former Prime Minister, Kashmir had to "suffer for years." ... read..

Delhi police taken several measures to improve law & order situation: MoS Nityanand Rai

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 10:49:56 PM IST

Delhi Police has taken several measures to improve law and order situation, like the dynamic identification of crime-prone areas, deployment of police pickets, foot patrolling, PCR Vans and Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs), Union Minister of State for H ... read..

Rajasthan: Advisor in energy department resigns citing personal reasons

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 6, 2023 10:49:54 PM IST

The advisor of the Energy Department under the Rajasthan government, Anil Kumar Gupta, on Tuesday tendered his resignation from his post. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Governor Ravi expresses condolences, support for cyclone Michaung victims

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 6, 2023 10:49:52 PM IST

Governor of Tamil Nadu R N Ravi on Wednesday extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Michaung. ... read..

Annamalai compares DMK's ideology to that of Hitler after Senthilkumar's 'Gaumutra' slur

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 6, 2023 9:51:45 PM IST

In a scathing attack on the DMK concerning MP DNV Senthilkumar's 'Gaumutra' slur, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai compared the party's "theory" to that of the late Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Thursday. He called for the party to be ousted from the state. ... read..

BJP to hold Parliamentary party meeting tomorrow amid suspense over CMs in 3 states, PM Modi to be present

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 9:51:43 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold the Parliamentary party meeting tomorrow at Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament House complex amid suspense over the selection of Chief Ministers in three states - Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. ... read..

SC sets aside Gujarat HC's order quashing FIR against Mehul Choksi, wife

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 9:51:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court has recently set aside a 2017 judgement of the Gujarat High Court, which quashed an FIR registered by the State Police in 2015 against the fugitive businessman Mehul Chinubhai Choksi and his wife. ... read..

"How do they hope to run PMO one day if can't..." What Pranab Mukherjee told his daughter about Rahul Gandhi

Gurugram (Haryana) | December 6, 2023 9:51:33 PM IST

Former President of India and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee had thought of Rahul Gandhi as a politician who is "yet to mature." ... read..

Plea in Delhi HC seeks direction to BCI to include RTE as compulsory subject in curriculum of LLB course

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 9:51:28 PM IST

The Delhi High Court recently disposed of a plea to make the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) a compulsory subject in all law schools. ... read..

Delhi Police file chargesheet against Kaushik Kumar Gupta for alleged fraud

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 9:51:26 PM IST

The Delhi Police on November 22, have filed a chargesheet under section of fraud against one Kaushik Kumar Gupta claiming that the accused allegedly duped businessman Narendra Sharma of the sum of Rs 2 crore and interest. ... read..

Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case: Court issues notice to ED on bail plea of accused Zeeshan Haider

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 9:51:23 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a bail plea of Zeeshan Haider, who has been in custody in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case in which AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan is also involved. ... read..

Horn-blowing competition held in Nagaland's Kisama to revive dying practice

Kisama (Nagaland) | December 6, 2023 8:51:33 PM IST

A traditional horn-blowing competition was held in Nagaland's Kisama village to revive the dying practice and create an awareness among the new generation. ... read..

Delhi University Academic Council holds meeting to discuss strategic plan

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 8:51:31 PM IST

A special meeting of the Academic Council regarding the Strategic Plan (2022-2047) of the University of Delhi was held under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Wednesday. ... read..

"There was no other way rather to take up Kashmir issue to UN...": Farooq Abdullah on Amit Shah's remark on Nehru

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 8:51:25 PM IST

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah defended the first PM of the country Jawaharlal Nehru, after Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday blamed Nehru for "two major blunders"- one of them to take the Kashmir issue to the United Nations ... read..

Odisha Special Relief Commissioner asks district collectors to assess damage caused due to cyclone Michaung

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 6, 2023 8:51:24 PM IST

The Odisha Special Relief Commissioner has directed district collectors to immediately assess the damage caused to crops due to rains under the influence of cyclone Michaung. Assistance will be given as per SDRF norms. ... read..

Assam Rifles seize 20,000 yaba tablets near Bangladesh border in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | December 6, 2023 8:51:22 PM IST

In a significant crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, Assam Rifles have seized 20,000 yaba tablets near the Bangladesh border in Tripura, an official said. ... read..

"PoK Hamara Hai": Amit Shah in Parliament

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 8:51:29 PM IST

Twenty four seats have been reserved in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir as "PoK is ours," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Parliament on Wednesday. ... read..

Winter vacation in Delhi reduced to 6 days, to begin from January 1

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 8:51:18 PM IST

The Delhi government has reduced the winter vacations in Delhi schools from 15 to 6 days, as per a circular by the Directorate of Education. ... read..

Government to give guarantee on loan under Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Start-up Scheme: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 6, 2023 8:51:16 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the banks to provide loans at concessional interest rates for the public welfare schemes of the government so that more and more people could avail the benefits of the schemes. ... read..

Guidelines on search or seizure of digital devices of journalists to be prepared soon: Centre to SC

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 8:51:14 PM IST

The Centre assured the Supreme Court on Wednesday that guidelines would be framed soon to regulate the seizure of phones or other digital devices belonging to individuals, particularly media professionals. ... read..

Delhi: INDIA bloc meeting to be held today at Kharge's residence

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 7:52:24 PM IST

A meeting of the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc will be held today at 7 pm at Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence here in the national capital. ... read..

15 organisations declared unlawful associations under UAPA: MHA to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 7:52:15 PM IST

A total of 15 organisations have been declared unlawful associations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to date, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

In Delhi, 13 police stations running in rented premises: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 7:52:09 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 13 police stations are running on rented premises in the national capital. ... read..

Punjab: Governor reserves three Bills for President Murmu's consideration

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 6, 2023 7:52:07 PM IST

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday reserved three Bills passed by the state assembly in June this year for the consideration of President Droupadi Murmu. ... read..

BJP MLA Diya Kumari meets JP Nadda in Delhi

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 7:52:03 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, Diya Kumari, on Wednesday met with party's national president JP Nadda here in the national capital. ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: Both houses adjourned till 11 am tomorrow

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 7:52:01 PM IST

Both the Houses of Parliament proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday till tomorrow at 11 am. ... read..

Karni Sena chief killing: Amid tension in Jaipur, paramilitary forces on standby

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 7:51:59 PM IST

The Central Armed Police Force has been deployed in Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan to control any untoward situation after the murder of the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. ... read..

South Central Railway's Vijayawada division observes 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr BR Ambedkar

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | December 6, 2023 7:51:55 PM IST

South Central Railway, Vijayawada Division, observed the 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar on Wednesday at the Divisional Railway Auditorium in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada. ... read..

Karni Sena activists hold protest in Jaipur over murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 6, 2023 6:52:23 PM IST

Karni Sena members held a protest in Jaipur on Wednesday over the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena. ... read..

As Heart attack cases surge, Health Ministry initiates CPR training, Mansukh Mandaviya participates

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 6:52:12 PM IST

A training program was organised in the Central Health Ministry on giving the first CPR in case of cardiac arrest, during which Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of State for Health Dr Bharti Pawar and SP Singh Baghel were also pr ... read..

"Congress party registered victory under Revanth Reddy": Deepender Hooda congratulates Telangana CM-designate

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 6:52:10 PM IST

Congress MP Deepender Hooda met the Telangana CM-designate and state party chief Revanth Reddy on Wednesday and congratulated him on the party's performance in the state. ... read..

Crime Branch dismantles inter-state drug cartels supplying college students in Delhi-NCR; six arrested

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 6:52:07 PM IST

The New Delhi Range (NDR) crime branch and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) crime branch cracked down on two separate inter-state drug cartels involved in trafficking narcotics to college students, resulting in the arrest of six individuals, according to ... read..

"Will continue to serve you until my last breath": Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Chhindwara

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | December 6, 2023 5:50:05 PM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said that he would continue to serve the public until his last breath. ... read..

Highest number of BSF personnel followed by CRPF opting for voluntary retirement: Govt

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 5:50:03 PM IST

At least 4127 Border Security Force personnel followed by 2572 Central Reserve Police Force personnel have opted for voluntary retirement from service in the year 2023 to date, the Parliament was told on Wednesday. ... read..

"I didn't say anything new..." says OSD Lokesh Sharma amid ruckus over allegations against Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 6, 2023 5:49:59 PM IST

Firing a fresh salvo at Ashok Gehlot, Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Lokesh Sharma, on Wednesday claimed that he did not say anything "new" and that this has already been said by the former chief minister's son, Vaibhav Gehlot in the "red diary", which re ... read..

Cyclone Michaung weakens; no disastrous impact foreseen: IMD

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 5:49:57 PM IST

India Meteorological Department Director General Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday that the cyclonic storm Michaung has weakened and won't have any disastrous impact. ... read..

"We are kick-starting mission 29": Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Lok Sabha polls 2024

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | December 6, 2023 5:49:55 PM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh is kick-starting "mission 29", and mentioned that the party has to win all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the coming Lok Sabha polls in 2024. ... read..

Centre sets up three counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist schools in Odisha for training police personnel: MHA to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 5:49:51 PM IST

The government has set up three counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist schools in Odisha for training police personnel, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

"Abrogation of Article 370 harmed relation between J-K and rest of country": Omar Abdullah

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 6, 2023 5:49:49 PM IST

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday unleashed an attack against the BJP-led Central government, saying that it harmed the relation between Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of the country with its decision of abrogating the Article ... read..

Excise PMLA case: Sanjay Singh concludes arguements on Bail, ED to argue on Dec 9

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 5:49:47 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party Leader Sanjay Singh through his legal team on Wednesday, concluded the arguements on bail in a money laundering case related to the Excise policy case till December 11, 2023. ... read..

Wrestler sexual harassment case: Delhi police file written submissions against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 5:49:45 PM IST

Delhi police on Wednesday filed its written submissions on the charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. ... read..

BJP MPs who emerged victorious in state assembly polls resign from Parliament

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:51:15 PM IST

Days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won three assembly elections in the Hindi heartland, the MPs who were fielded by the party in these elections and won their respective constituencies, have resigned from the Parliament. ... read..

North-East Delhi Violence: Court grants bail to accused in 4 cases

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:51:13 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has granted bail to a person accused in four North East Delhi riots cases. These cases pertain to rioting in February 2020 in the area under Police Station Shastri Park. ... read..

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot commemorates 67th 'Mahaparinirvan Diwas' by honouring BR Ambedkar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 6, 2023 4:51:11 PM IST

In a solemn ceremony held at Raj Bhavan today, the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, paid heartfelt tribute to the eminent social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar, on the occasion of his 67th 'Mahaparinirvan Diwa ... read..

"J-K, Ladakh witnessed profound affirmative and progressive changes" : MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:51:09 PM IST

Post-abrogation of Article 370, the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed profound affirmative and progressive changes encompassing their entire governance, including developmental activities and security, said Minister of Sta ... read..

KC Venugopal congratulates Revanth Reddy for Congress' performance in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 6, 2023 4:51:07 PM IST

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal met the Telangana CM-designate and state party chief Revanth Reddy on Wednesday and congratulated him on the party's performance in the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin takes stock of Cyclone Michaung

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 6, 2023 4:50:59 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took stock of effected areas due to Cyclone Michaung on Wednesday and distributed basic necessities like food and milk to rainfall-affected people in Chennai. ... read..

Giriraj Singh tells Opposition leaders to refrain from mockery, "otherwise, you yourself will be finished"

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:50:47 PM IST

After the 'Gaumutra' remark by DMK member of Parliament DNV Senthilkumar, which has hence been expunged, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said opposition leaders should stop mocking and "attempting to finish Sanatan" noting that doing so would prove detriment ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin takes stock of impact of Cyclone Michaung

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 6, 2023 4:50:43 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took stock of effected areas due to Cyclone Michaung on Wednesday and distributed basic necessities like food and milk to rainfall-affected people in Chennai. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Half-yearly exams postponed in TN's Chennai, Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 6, 2023 4:50:38 PM IST

Half-yearly exams for school students have been postponed in severally affected districts of Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Michaung, said the Tamil Nadu School Education Department on Wednesday. ... read..

Rajasthan Karni Sena chief murder accused identified

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 6, 2023 4:50:34 PM IST

In a big breakthrough in the murder case of Rashtriya Karni Sena Chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the Rajasthan Police has identified two shooters who were involved in the killing. ... read..

90 newly elected MLAs out of 230 in Madhya Pradesh have criminal cases, says ADR report

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 6, 2023 4:50:27 PM IST

After the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh concluded and its results announced, Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) released its report in which it was revealed that 90 newly elected MLAs out of 230 in the state, which is nearly 39 percent, have ... read..

We will meet shortly: Mamata Banerjee on next INDIA bloc meeting

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 6, 2023 4:50:23 PM IST

Amid speculations that Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the INDIA bloc meeting due to scheduling issues, the West Bengal Chief Minister clarified, saying that the opposition leaders will be meeting shortly whenever the Congress comes up with a favourable ... read..

"Gehlot government made criminals fearless" says UP Minister Raghuraj Singh protesting Sukhdev Gogamedi's murder

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 6, 2023 4:50:21 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Government Minister Raghuraj Singh reached Jaipur's Metro Mass Hospital, where protests are being held against the murder of the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. ... read..

Bills on Jammu and Kashmir aimed at providing justice, rights to those who were ignored: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:50:19 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the two bills on Jammu and Kashmir moved for approval in the Lok Sabha pertain to providing rights to those who faced injustice and were insulted and ignored. ... read..

100 pc saturation of schemes being implemented in J-K post-abrogation of Article 370: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:50:10 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that 100 per cent saturation of various schemes are being implemented in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Ashok Gehlot government is responsible for murder of Karni Sena Chief: BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 6, 2023 4:50:05 PM IST

BJP leader Balmukund Acharya took potshots at the Ashok Gehlot government for its 'bad governance' and the recent killing of Karni Sena Chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in Jaipur. ... read..

Rajasthan: Rajput leader was denied security, led to his death, alleges BJP's Kirodi Lal Meena

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:50:00 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kirodi Lal Meena has alleged that the previous Rajasthan government had neglected security demands of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the national president of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, who was shot dead at his home in Jaipur a ... read..

Ladakh introduced new technology to cultivate vegetables in harsh conditions: MHA informs Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 4:49:58 PM IST

Union Territory of Ladakh has introduced a new technology namely "Ladakh Green House" to cultivate vegetables in limited quantities in controlled conditions throughout the year, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles deaths in Cyclone Michaung

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 2:52:05 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Michaung. ... read..

Intelligence agencies to grill Paramjit Singh on his role in terror funding

New Delhi | December 6, 2023 2:52:03 PM IST

Intelligence agencies will question Paramjit Singh, alias Dhadi, a close aide of Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode, to ascertain his links to terror funding. ... read..

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