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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister asks officials to launch awareness drive for Aarogyasri scheme

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 11:51:35 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked the Medical and Health Department officials to launch a massive public awareness campaign on the services being extended under the YSR Aarogyasri scheme from September 15. ... read..

EC lifts Model Code of Conduct from five states with immediate effect

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:51:31 PM IST

As assembly elections in five states concluded - Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram, the Election Commission of India lifted the Model Code of Conduct on Monday, the officials stated. ... read..

Adani Group organises Green X Talks for persons with disabilities

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 4, 2023 11:51:29 PM IST

To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (December 3), the Adani Group on Monday organised Green X Talks where individuals with disabilities, who have conquered multiple barriers with their resilience and dedication, shared their life s ... read..

RS Chairman urges members to go through privileges panel report on charges against Raghav Chadha

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:51:27 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday urged members of the House to exemplify conduct that can be emulated by others and also told them to go through the report of Privileges Committee which held AAP member Raghav Chadha "guilty" of two charges ... read..

Delhi Court grants interim bail to Neeraj Bawana's father for surgery

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:51:16 PM IST

A Delhi Court on Monday granted one month's interim bail to Neeraj Bawana's father for undergoing surgery for the removal of a gall bladder stone. He is in judicial custody in relation to the FIR registered at Police Station Bawana under the Arms Act. ... read..

Congress to seek discussion on unemployment, price rise during Parliament's winter session

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:51:14 PM IST

The Congress on Monday said the party will seek discussion on people-centric issues such as unemployment, price rise and the "widening gap between the rich and the poor" in the country during the Winter Session of the parliament, which began today. ... read..

Indian Railway gears up to tackle cyclone 'Michaung'

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 10:51:36 PM IST

The Indian Railways has geared up its entire machinery in a big way to ensure and manage smooth and safe railway operations in the areas likely to be affected by the cyclonic storm 'Michaung'. ... read..

Nikki murder case: Court dismisses bail plea of Sahil's father in view of serious, grave allegations

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 10:51:23 PM IST

Delhi's Dwarka court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of Sahil Gahlot's father, Virender Singh Gahlot, in view of serious and grave allegations against him. The court also said that the threat and intimidation of the public witness cannot be ruled out. ... read..

Lalduhoma's ZPM ends MNF rule; ex-IPS officer-turned-politician all set to become Mizoram's new CM

Serchhip (Mizoram) | December 4, 2023 10:51:21 PM IST

After registering a landslide victory by winning 27 out of 40 assembly constituencies in Mizoram, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) is now going to form the next government in the north-eastern state and Lalduhoma, the ZPM chief, is all set to become Mizo ... read..

ZPM ends MNF rule; Lalduhoma likely to become Mizoram's new CM

Serchhip (Mizoram) | December 4, 2023 10:51:16 PM IST

"No question of privatisation of post offices...": Ashwini Vaishnaw in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 10:51:14 PM IST

The government has no intention to privatise post offices and the Post Office Bill also does not have any such provisions, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Five killed as heavy rain pounds Chennai, flights halted; Amit Shah assures help

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2023 10:51:12 PM IST

The deep depression over the South Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into cyclonic storm Michaung, is being monitored due to its destructive nature and potential impact. ... read..

BJP's victory is clear rejection of Congress, INDI alliance: Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | December 4, 2023 10:51:10 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the BJP's victory in three states holds significant importance ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, showcasing the clear rejection of the Congress and INDI alliance by the people.Speaking at a press ... read..

MHA committed to fast-track development of Ladakh: MoS Home Nityanand Rai in High-Powered Committee meet

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 10:51:06 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Monday emphasised that the ministry is committed to fast-track the development of Ladakh and meet the aspirations of the people of Ladakh. ... read..

"I don't know": Mamata Banerjee on next INDIA bloc meeting on Dec 6

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 4, 2023 9:50:16 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee might skip the upcoming meeting of the opposition's INDIA bloc on December 6, as the party supremo said on Monday that she was "not aware" of any such meeting. ... read..

IIT Delhi faculty combines technology with art forms to offer holistic educational experience

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 9:50:14 PM IST

In the pursuit of innovative pedagogy, a professor from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) at IIT Delhi has taken a step in transforming technical education by marrying technical papers with art forms. ... read..

1.18 cr houses sanctioned under PMAY-U since 2015, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 9:50:12 PM IST

More than 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned for eligible households, including slum dwellers, under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) since 2015, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. ... read..

18 products of Uttarakhand including Manduwa, Jhangora, red rice get GI tag

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 4, 2023 9:50:08 PM IST

Uttarakhand has become the state in the country to get the maximum number of Geographical Indication Certificates in a single day, 18. Till now, a total of 27 products of Uttarakhand have received GI tags, said an official statement from the government of ... read..

2,135 water body rejuvenation projects approved since 2021: Centre informs Parliament

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 9:50:06 PM IST

A total of 2,135 water body rejuvenation projects worth Rs 3,802 crore have been approved by the Centre under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 since the year 2021, Urban Affairs Ministry informed Parliament on Monday. ... read..

Mukhtar Ansari's son moves SC, seeking his transfer from UP jail apprehending threat

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 9:50:04 PM IST

Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari has moved the Supreme Court seeking his father's transfer from Banda Jail to any jail outside Uttar Pradesh apprehending an imminent and serious threat to his father. The petitioner has mentioned various incidents that too ... read..

Will continue to work for Congress after party's defeat in Rajasthan assembly polls: Sachin Pilot

Tonk (Rajasthan) | December 4, 2023 9:50:02 PM IST

Amid speculation that the Congress suffered in Rajasthan assembly polls due to infighting, Sachin Pilot said on Monday that he would continue to be a Congress soldier and work for the party's betterment. ... read..

"Self-centred attitude of Congress backfired in Assembly polls": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 4, 2023 9:49:58 PM IST

Targeting Congress over its Assembly polls defeat in three states, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that the grand old party lost due to its self-centred attitude of neglecting the alliance partners which costed them. ... read..

Petition filed in Delhi HC seeks verification of qualifications, certificates of all medical practitioners

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 9:49:54 PM IST

A petition has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Centre and the Delhi Government to conduct a time-bound verification of medical qualifications and educational certificates of all the medical practitioners practising across the N ... read..

DMRC to replace Smart Card with Open Loop National Common Mobility Cards: Centre informs Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 9:49:52 PM IST

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will introduce Open Loop National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) in a phased manner, which allows metro and bus travellers to use the same card across the country, the Parliament was informed on Monday. ... read..

Vivo PMLA case: Court issues fresh notice to Jail Superintendent to file medical report of Lava International MD

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 9:49:45 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi issued a fresh notice to the jail superintendent on Monday with directions to file a medical status report on cardiology and gastroenterology of Hari Om Rai, Managing Director of Lava International. ... read..

Telangana's new CM: Manikrao Thakare to submit Congress Legislature Party meeting report to Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 8:49:47 PM IST

After a mega win in Telangana, Congress state in-charge Manikrao Thakare and the party's special observer for the state will submit the report of the Congress Legislature Party meeting to party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Amit Shah speaks to Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, assures help

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 8:49:45 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on Monday to the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over cyclone 'Michaung' and assured all possible support from the Central government. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Five killed in Chennai amid heavy rain; airfield closed till 9 am tomorrow

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2023 8:49:41 PM IST

As many as five people have been killed in separate incidents in Tamil Nadu's Chennai amid heavy rain due to cyclone Michaung, according to an official statement by the Chennai police. ... read..

SC seeks Environment Ministry's view on capping iron ore mining in Odisha

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 8:49:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a view from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on whether iron ore mining in Odisha can be capped, keeping sustainable development and intergenerational equity in mind. ... read..

Manipur students affected by violence can avail education online or get admission in Assam, Meghalaya Universities: SC

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 8:49:29 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday provided three options to the 284 students affected by the Manipur violence to avail their education at two central universities in Assam or Meghalaya, or through the online mode. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung likely to make landfall between Nellore, Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 7:49:46 PM IST

The deep depression over the South Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Michaung', is likely to intensify further and make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh by tomorrow morning, according to the Indian Met ... read..

Rajasthan registers maximum number of cases against noise pollution, Delhi zero

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 7:49:44 PM IST

Rajasthan contributed 98.9 per cent of the total 7,378 cases registered under the Noise pollution acts in 2022, while Uttar Pradesh registered one case and Delhi zero cases, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annual report. ... read..

"Indian Navy is rapidly moving towards indigenisation": Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra) | December 4, 2023 7:49:42 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the Indian Navy is rapidly moving towards indigenisation adding that earlier most equipment in the Navy used to be imported, but now the Navy is transitioning from being a 'buyer Navy' to a 'builder ... read..

"Positive sign for 2024 Lok Sabha elections": Diya Kumari on BJP winning three state polls

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 7:49:36 PM IST

After the BJP swept three of the four states in the assembly polls, BJP MP Diya Kumari on Monday said that winning in three states is surely a positive sign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Current ethanol production capacity is 1,364 crore litres; sufficient to meet blending targets: Centre tells Rajya Sabha

General News | December 4, 2023 7:49:29 PM IST

New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI) The current ethanol production capacity in India is 1,364 crore litres and is sufficient to meet the fuel blending targets, the Centre informed Rajya Sabha on Monday. ... read..

RS panel holds Raghav Chadha guilty of breach of privilege; House approves suspension so far as 'sufficient punishment'

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 7:49:27 PM IST

Rajya Sabha on Monday decided to discontinue the suspension of AAP MP Raghav Chadha holding him "guilty of breach of privilege" and noting that the suspension suffered by him so far be taken as sufficient punishment. ... read..

"Whose victory is this?": LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury seeks clarification on BJP's win in 3 states

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 7:49:20 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reacted to the BJP's victory in three states in the recent assembly elections, asking if it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's victory or the victory of the common people. ... read..

"Ranks in Indian Navy to be renamed as per Indian culture": PM Modi

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra) | December 4, 2023 7:49:18 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that the ranks in the Indian Navy would be renamed as per Indian culture. ... read..

Kamal Nath calls review meeting of Congress candidates after poor show in MP assembly polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 6:50:02 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Kamal Nath has called a review meeting of the Congress candidates for state assembly polls 2023 after the party's poor performance in the election. ... read..

"I accept verdict of people," Mizoram CM Zoramthanga tenders his resignation

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 4, 2023 6:49:54 PM IST

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga tendered his resignation to Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan on Monday and accepted the verdict of the people. ... read..

PM Modi unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra) | December 4, 2023 6:49:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami launches book outlining state's public welfare schemes

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 4, 2023 6:49:45 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released the book "Meri Yojana," prepared by the Programme Implementation Department, Uttarakhand Government, in the form of an e-book, at the Secretariat in Dehradun on Monday. ... read..

Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow; to meet again at 11 am

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 6:49:39 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Monday adjourned till tomorrow at 11 am. ... read..

Punjab Police arrest two SFJ operatives for writing "Boycott Air India" slogans

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 4, 2023 6:49:37 PM IST

The Punjab Police in Monday arrested two operatives from the "Sikh For Justice" (SFJ) group for writing "Boycott Air India" slogans in public places. ... read..

SC adjourns hearing of PIL challenging Rahul Gandhi's restoration as LS member

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 6:49:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned a PIL challenging the restoration of Lok Sabha membership of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified after a court sentenced him to two years' imprisonment in a criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname' ... read..

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to consolidate, amend laws relating to post offices

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 6:49:33 PM IST

Rajya Sabha on Monday passed a Bill to repeal the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 and to consolidate and amend the law relating to the post offices in India. ... read..

Above 45,000 mutation cases settled at Revenue Lok Adalats: Himachal CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 5:50:50 PM IST

While presiding over a meeting of Administrative Secretaries on Monday, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu lauded the efforts of the revenue officers in expediting the long pending mutation and partition cases through Revenue Lok Adalats, said an offic ... read..

Now eyeing Lok Sabha elections 2024, says MP BJP chief VD Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 5:50:48 PM IST

After getting a clear mandate in Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief VD Sharma has claimed that now they are eyeing the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held next year. ... read..

"It's been six to seven years, elections have still not happened in J-K": Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 5:50:42 PM IST

Questioning why elections have not been conducted in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that the people of Union Territory are also a part of India and justice should be done to them accordingly. ... read..

"I got justice": Raghav Chadha after Rajya Sabha Chairman allows him to attend proceedings following suspension

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 5:50:37 PM IST

AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Monday expressed happiness over being allowed to attend the proceedings of Rajya Sabha after the House accepted the recommendation of the Privileges Committee that his suspension for more than three months is enough punishment ... read..

Excise PMLA case: Delhi court extends AAP leader Sanjay Singh's judicial custody till Dec 11

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 5:50:32 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to the excise policy case until December 11, 2023. ... read..

Mahua Moitra should get chance to speak in her defence: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 5:50:29 PM IST

Lok Sabha member and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, speaking about his fellow parliamentarian Mahua Moitra's alleged cash-for-query case which the Ethics Committee is looking into, on Monday, said the TMC member should be given a chance to speak i ... read..

Essential to choose right path: UP CM Yogi at inauguration of Maharana Pratap Education Council

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 5:50:27 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that every path leads to some destination, and it is essential to choose the right path for the right destination. ... read..

Six killed, six injured in road accident in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 5:50:23 PM IST

Six people were killed and six others were critically injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge near Sunni in Shimla district on Monday morning, police said. ... read..

"They are not INDIA blocs, they are dash-dot blocs," Meenakashi Lekhi after BJP's Assembly polls victory in 3 states

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 4:51:14 PM IST

Post the BJP sweep of elections in the Hindi heartland states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Monday said that the magic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to reign. ... read..

Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray congratulates BJP for victory in three Hindi heartland states

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 4, 2023 4:51:11 PM IST

After the BJP's victory in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, Shivsena UBT Chief and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray congratulated the BJP leaders. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 6000 cusecs water discharged from Chembarambakkam lake ahead of cyclone 'Michaung' landfall

Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2023 4:50:55 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) has increased the amount of surplus water discharged from Chembarambakkam Lake in Chennai from 3000 cusecs to 6000 cusecs due to bad weather conditions and heavy rainfall in the region, ahead of Cyclone Michaung ... read..

Instagram Threads search now supports 'all languages' in most recent update

California | December 4, 2023 4:50:47 PM IST

Instagram's Twitter/X rival, Threads, is getting more aggressive by bringing its keyword search function to every area where the app is accessible. Before being rolled out to the majority of other English- and Spanish-speaking nations, including the Unite ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out at building in Ghaziabad; no casualties reported

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 4:50:39 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in a banquet hall in a multi-storey building in the Vasundhara area of Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, said an official on Monday. ... read..

"Results will be different in future": Akhilesh Yadav on BJP winning three state polls

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 4:50:37 PM IST

After BJP swept three of the four states in assembly polls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday hoped that the results in the future will be different by saying that if they have to fight a party like BJP, then they have to face them with disci ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: Public holiday declared in four districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2023 4:50:26 PM IST

In view of the cyclonic storm Michaung, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. ... read..

Plea in Delhi HC against non-regulation of artificial intelligence, deepfake technologies in India

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 3:50:56 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Delhi High Court against non-regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake technologies in India. ... read..

AAP leader Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha membership revoked

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 3:50:52 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party Raghav Chadha's suspension from Rajya Sabha was revoked by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday ... read..

Mizoram Assembly polls result: ZPM set to form government with majority; BJP says outcome 'unexpected'

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 3:50:39 PM IST

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has won 26 seats, surpassing the mandatory halfway mark in the 40-seat assembly required to constitute the upcoming government in Mizoram. ... read..

"Passengers safety and security our priority": Jyotiraditya Scindia in Parliament

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 4:51:07 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said the safety and security of air passengers was the top priority of his government. ... read..

"Didn't not visualise that I would lose election": Chhattisgarh's outgoing Deputy CM TS Singh Deo

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | December 4, 2023 3:50:27 PM IST

Chhattisgarh outgoing Deputy Chief Minister, TS Singh Deo on Monday said that the results of the state assembly elections declared a day earlier were 'unexpected' for him as he had not visualised his defeat. ... read..

Cyclone Michaung: East Coast Railway cancels 60 trains in its jurisdiction

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 4, 2023 3:50:17 PM IST

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has cancelled as many as 60 trains in its jurisdiction ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Michaung on Monday. ECoR has opened a Crisis Management Cell to monitor Cyclone Michaung. ... read..

"I will speak when they table it..." TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Ethics Committee report

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 3:50:15 PM IST

Amid the ongoing controversy on the alleged "cash-for-query" case, TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Monday denied commenting on the Ethics Committee report saying "she'll only speak when they table the report before the Parliament." ... read..

AAP leader Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha suspension revoked

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 3:50:11 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party Raghav Chadha's suspension from Rajya Sabha was revoked by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday ... read..

West Bengal: Engine of Kolkata-Radhikapur Express derails, catches fire after colliding with truck, no casualties

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 4, 2023 2:50:59 PM IST

The engine of Kolkata-Radhikapur Express derailed and caught fire after it collided with a truck laden with sand in the early hours of Monday between Dhulianganga and Ballalpur in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. ... read..

Cyclone 'Michaung' intensified to severe cyclonic storm, says Met department

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2023 2:50:57 PM IST

The deep depression over the South Bay of Bengal which has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Michaung' is likely to continue to move north-northwestward, intensify further and reach the Westcentral bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining nor ... read..

Mizoram results: ZPM's CM candidate secures victory in Serchhip; party on track to form government with 17 wins, leads in 10 seats

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 2:50:49 PM IST

Lalduhoma, the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), has secured a clear victory in the Serchhip Assembly constituency of Mizoram as the Election Commission of India declared results for 25 seats of the polls that were held in ... read..

Rajya Sabha Chairman reconstitutes 8-member panel of vice-chairpersons with 50 per cent women MPs

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 2:50:43 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons comprising eight members with the presence of 50 per cent women parliamentarians. ... read..

Delhi HC asks Centre to clear its stand on plea against use of public servants to highlight achievements of ruling govt

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 2:50:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Central Government to clear its stand on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by former public servants and sought direction to declare that no ruling party at the centre or state can use, directly or indirectl ... read..

Negligence in addressing public issues won't be tolerated: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 4, 2023 2:50:28 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday instructed the administration and police officials to address the issues of people with utmost seriousness, sensitivity and attention and ensure satisfactory solutions. ... read..

Supreme Court extends interim bail of Satyendar Jain till next date

General News | December 4, 2023 2:50:26 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday extended interim bail granted to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyender Jain in a money laundering case till the next date of hearing. ... read..

Congress leaves decision on selection of Telangana Chief Minister to Congress President

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 4, 2023 2:50:11 PM IST

After a mega win in Telangana, Congress legislature party (CLP) meeting of the newly elected MLAs was conducted in Hyderabad's Gandhi Bhawan on Monday. ... read..

Mizoram: ZPM set to form government in state, CM aspirant Lalduhoma to meet Governor on Tuesday

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 1:50:33 PM IST

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), a six party alliance, is headed toward forming the government on it own in Mizoram. at 12 noon Election Commission trends showed the ZPM leading in 26 of the 40 seats. Among these ZPM has so far clinched 7 wins on Monday as ... read..

"I think Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury leaked Ethics Committee's report on Mahua Moitra": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 1:50:20 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday alleged that the Congress MP and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leaked the Ethics Committee report on Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra before it was tabled in the H ... read..

Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group to meet today to chalk out strategy for Parliament Winter Session

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 1:50:16 PM IST

The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting will be held on Monday evening to chalk out the strategy for the winter session of Parliament. ... read..

Privileges Committee meeting of RS to be held in Parliament over Raghav Chadha's suspension

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 1:50:10 PM IST

A Privileges Committee meeting of the Rajya Sabha will be held in Parliament on Monday to discuss the suspension matter of Aam Adami Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chaddha. ... read..

Bill to make way for Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 1:50:02 PM IST

The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday, the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament. ... read..

Chhattisgarh polls: BJP set to form govt after wins on 54 seats; T.S. Singhdeo loses by 64 votes

Raipur | December 4, 2023 12:49:44 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Chhattisgarh assembly polls and is set to form the government in the 90-member state Assembly, as the party has crossed the majority mark by securing 54 seats. ... read..

NCRB data shows spike in crime against women, Delhi registers highest number of cases among metros

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 12:51:20 PM IST

Cases of crime against women have spiked with an increase of 4 per cent seen in States and Union territories while an increase of 12.3 percent was recorded in 19 Metro cities in 2022 over the preceeding year. ... read..

INDIA bloc to raise alleged leak of ethics committee report before it is tabled in Parliament: Sources

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 12:51:18 PM IST

In the all-party meeting of the INDIA bloc, the leaders of the opposition parties decided to raise the issue related to the alleged leak of the ethics committee report to the media before it was tabled in parliament, sources said. ... read..

Traffic jams, roads inundated; Heavy downpour in Chennai causes disruption to normal life

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2023 12:51:14 PM IST

As Cyclone Michaung approaches towards the North Tamil Nadu coast, several areas of Chennai were left inundated due to heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging. ... read..

"Proud that I will sit in Parliament as MLA today": MoS Prahlad Patel

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 12:51:10 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti, Prahlad Patel, who secured victory in the recently declared Madhya Pradesh assembly elections on Monday said that he is proud to sit in Parliament as an MLA. ... read..

Two pilots killed as Indian Air Force aircraft crashes in Telangana's Medak

Medak (Telangana) | December 4, 2023 12:51:03 PM IST

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed in action when their Pilatus trainer aircraft crashed at Toopran town in Telangana's Medak district on Monday morning, IAF officials said. ... read..

"Rajnaitik garmi badi tezi se badh rahi hai...": PM Modi after Assembly election results

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 12:51:01 PM IST

Amid ruckus the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Monday shortly after the Winter Session of Parliament commenced with BJP MPs raising slogan of "Teesri Baar Modi Sarkar" and "Baar Baar Modi Sarkar" in the presence of PM Narendra Modi ... read..

Revanth Reddy frontrunner to become Chief Minister of Telangana says senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 4, 2023 12:50:57 PM IST

As Congress is set to form the first non-BRS government in Telangana after the bifurcation of the state in 2014, Congress leader and former member of Rajya Sabha V Hanumantha Rao said that the Chief Minister would be decided after the Congress Legislature ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid ruckus in House

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 12:50:53 PM IST

As soon as the Lok Sabha convened for the first day of the Winter Session, the MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised slogans to herald the BJPS's performance in the state assembly elections in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

World's first indigenously designed portable hospital unveiled in Gurugram

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 1:49:58 PM IST

The world's first portable hospital, the indigenously made 'Arogya Maitri cube', which can be assembled and installed within one hour of reaching the emergency site to treat the injured, was unveiled in Gurugram on Saturday. ... read..

NCRB report shows sharp increase in Cyber Crime cases in states, Metros; overall dip in IPC cases registered in 2022

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:50:21 AM IST

There has been a sharp increase in Cyber Crime Cases registered both in States as well as 19 Metro cities according to data released by the National Cime Records Bureau (NCRB), Ministry of Home Affairs. ... read..

Mizoram Assembly Results: Zoram People's Movement claims first victory in Tuichang defeating incumbent Mizo National Front MLA

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:50:13 AM IST

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has secured its first victory in Tuichang, triumphing over the incumbent Mizo National Front (MNF) MLA, according to the Election Commission of India. ... read..

"I hope with collective efforts, we will enhance dignity of the House": LS Speaker Birla to MPs ahead of Parliament Winter Session

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:50:02 AM IST

Ahead of Parliament Winter Session on Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appealed to all political parties for cooperation to ensure the smooth functioning of the House. ... read..

Navy Day: PM Modi to witness operational demonstration by Indian Navy at Sindhudurg

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 4, 2023 11:50:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend Navy Day celebrations at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra today. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Two died, one injured after newly constructed wall collapsed in Chennai's Kanathur area due to heavy rainfall

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 4, 2023 11:49:56 AM IST

Two people died and one was critically injured at Chennai East Coastal Road on Monday morning amid the incessant rainfall that lashed several parts of Chennai with very strong wind, police said. ... read..

Don't vent frustration of assembly poll defeat inside Parliament: PM Modi to opposition ahead of Winter Session

New Delhi | December 4, 2023 11:49:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Winter Session of Parliament that begins on Monday is a "golden opportunity for Opposition parties to do something constructive" and asked them not to vent anger at their defeat in assembly polls inside the ... read..

Section 144 imposed on coastal areas of Puducherry as cyclone 'Michaung' approaches

Puducherry | December 4, 2023 10:51:13 AM IST

In view of the upcoming cyclone 'Michaung', expected to hit the west-central Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts, the Puducherry district administration imposed Section 144 of the IPC on the coastal areas close to ... read..

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