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Cyclone Michaung to make landfall on Dec 5 in coastal Andhra; heavy rain forecast

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 3, 2023 6:49:37 AM IST

Cyclone Michaung, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to skip the city and make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam with winds that could pack speeds of upto 100 kmph on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Assembly elections: D-Day looms as counting to begin for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana

New Delhi | December 3, 2023 6:49:35 AM IST

The votes for the legislative assemblies of four states -- Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana -- will be counted amid tight security arrangements on Sunday, in the final stretch of the battle billed as the semifinal before the mega fina ... read..

Chennai MeT predicts moderate rainfall, thunderstorms in 7 districts of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 3, 2023 5:50:58 AM IST

The Chennai Meteorological Centre forecast moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning in seven districts of Tamil Nadu for Sunday morning. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 1 dead, 20 injured after bus overturns and falls into ditch near Chengalpattu district

Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) | December 3, 2023 4:49:11 AM IST

A passenger was killed and 20 others were injured after a bus carrying 45 people from Chennai to Coimbatore overturned and fell into a ditch near the Chengalpattu district, police said. ... read..

Maharashtra: 62-year-old man found dead under Mumbai-Nashik flyover

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 3, 2023 4:49:09 AM IST

An unidentified 62-year-old man was found dead at Retibandar Creek under the Mumbai-Nashik flyover near the Kalwa area of Thane on Saturday, officials said. ... read..

"People fed up with how Cong turned Rajasthan into den of corruption": BJP's Baba Balak Nath ahead of counting day

By Suchitra Mukherjee Alwar (Rajasthan) | December 3, 2023 4:49:07 AM IST

With less than 12 hours to the counting day, BJP leader and the party's candidate from the Tijara Assembly constituency of Rajasthan, Baba Balak Nath, on Saturday lashed out at the Congress saying the saffron party would form the government and rid the st ... read..

North-East Delhi riots: Court pulls up police over non-appearance of special public prosecutor

New Delhi | December 3, 2023 3:50:35 AM IST

A court hearing on a matter related to the North-East Delhi riots on Saturday pulled up the city police over the non-appearance of the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP). ... read..

Mumbai building fire: Two charred bodies recovered; dousing ops still underway

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 3, 2023 3:50:31 AM IST

The charred remains of two people were recovered from a building in the Girgaon Chowpatty area of Mumbai after a fire broke out on Saturday night, officials said. ... read..

"Congress worked hard but BJP more likely to form govt in MP": Former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

By Toshi Mandola Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 3, 2023 3:50:29 AM IST

Weighing in on the party's prospects of returning to power in Madhya Pradesh, BJP leader and former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday said while the Congress worked hard to bring about a change of guard at the helm, the incumbent is in with a ... read..

Leopard sighted again in Delhi's Sainik Farm area, search underway

New Delhi | December 3, 2023 2:50:38 AM IST

Hours after authorities urged residents in South Delhi's Sainik Farm area to stay indoors after a leopard was spotted, the big cat was sighted a second time in the same location. ... read..

"Verdict will set 2024 tone for INDIA": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi ahead of counting day

New Delhi | December 3, 2023 2:50:36 AM IST

As the countdown began for the Assembly poll results in four states, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday claimed that the people will vote in favour of the Opposition INDIA bloc and the outcome will give the strength and momentum to the alliance as it bi ... read..

Danish Ali writes to LS Speaker over ethics panel report against Mahua Mitra, urges him to delete para on his 'conduct' at hearing

New Delhi | December 3, 2023 1:49:49 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali on Saturday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, claiming that the report to be tabled by the Ethics Committee in connection with the 'cash for query' charge against TMC leader Mahua Moitra has a 'full paragraph' on his c ... read..

3 rescued after fire breaks out at Mumbai building, no casualties reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 3, 2023 1:49:47 AM IST

Three people were rescued after a fire broke out at a building in the Girgaon Chowpatty area of Mumbai on Saturday night, officials said. ... read..

Delhi: Four Manipur natives beaten up after quarrel in Ashram area, probe on

New Delhi | December 3, 2023 1:49:44 AM IST

Four Manipur natives, residing at Jeevan Nagar in the Ashram area of the national capital, were allegedly beaten up by a group of attacks, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Schools, colleges in Kanchipuram to remain closed on December 4 due to heavy rainfall

Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2023 11:51:28 PM IST

After the IMD forecast of heavy rain in various parts of Tamil Nadu, the Kanchipuram district collector announced a holiday for schools and colleges on December 4. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police arrest four, seize heroin, drone in Gurdaspur village

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | December 2, 2023 11:51:20 PM IST

In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police on Saturday raided a village in Gurdaspur district and arrested four alleged smugglers with heroin and a drone. ... read..

IMD predicts rain in several districts of TN, Puducherry, Karaikal this night

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2023 11:51:12 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain with lightning in some districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday night. ... read..

"BJP to get full majority in Rajasthan": Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 2, 2023 11:51:04 PM IST

Ahead of the results of the Rajasthan Assembly elections, Union Minister and BJP leader Arjun Ram Meghwal exuded confidence in BJP, saying his party will emerge victorious by getting a full majority and will surely form the government in Rajasthan. ... read..

Five killed after car hits tree in Punjab's Faridkot

Faridkot (Punjab) | December 2, 2023 11:50:56 PM IST

Five people died after a car rammed into a tree on Saturday night in Punjab's Faridkot. ... read..

MP assembly polls: Tight security arrangements put in place for counting day in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 11:50:45 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police have made adequate security arrangements across the state in view of the counting of votes which is scheduled to be held tomorrow. ... read..

Ahead of results, Congress appoints AICC Observers to oversee CLP meetings

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 11:50:41 PM IST

Ahead of the counting of votes for four states tomorrow, the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed AICC (All India Congress Committee) observers to coordinate the meetings of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in four key states: Rajasthan, Te ... read..

"BJP to perform better than exit poll expectation": State president Vanlalhmuaka on Mizoram assembly election

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 2, 2023 10:50:04 PM IST

Reacting to the exit polls of the Mizoram assembly election, Bharatiya Janata Party state president Vanlalhmuaka said on Saturday that the party will perform better. ... read..

Two week long food carnival begins in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 10:49:58 PM IST

A two-week-long food carnival has started in Shimla, where different traditional dishes from all the districts of Himachal Pradesh are being served. ... read..

Chances of BJP forming government in Madhya Pradesh are high: Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 10:49:50 PM IST

Former Lok Sabha Speaker and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday said that chances of the BJP forming the government in Madhya Pradesh are high as the "effects of the work done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi are visible." ... read..

Preparations have been made at all counting centres: Rajasthan's Chief Electoral Officer

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 2, 2023 10:49:46 PM IST

All the arrangements for counting of votes have been made in Rajasthan, the state's Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta said here on Saturday. ... read..

1052 lost lives in Gujarat owing to heart attacks in last 6 months: Education Minister

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 2, 2023 9:50:44 PM IST

Gujarat Education Minister Kuber Dindor has said that a total of 1052 people have lost their lives in the state in the last six months due to heart attacks. ... read..

UP govt provides assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh under Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 9:50:41 PM IST

Committed to increasing the income of farmers in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government is providing support to farmers and their families under the CM Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme, offering assistance up to Rs 5 lakh. ... read..

Parliament's winter session expected to be stormy, 21 bills on government agenda include three to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 9:50:35 PM IST

The winter session of Parliament is expected to be stormy with the Ethics Committee that probed the cash-for-query allegations against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra slated to lay its report on the opening day in Lok Sabha and the opposition parties f ... read..

"We will form government in Telangana": BRS leader Dasoju Srravan

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 2, 2023 9:50:33 PM IST

Ahead of the counting of votes for assembly elections in Telangana, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader Dasoju Srravan expressed confidence in his party's ability to get back into power. ... read..

"BJP will lay trap of horse trading, will offer Rs 100 crore instead of Rs 35 crores," alleges Congress leader Shobha Oza

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 9:50:31 PM IST

Congress Leader Shobha Oza has taken a potshot at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying the BJP will lay a trap of horse trading and offer of Rs 100 crores will be made instead of Rs 35 crores (referring to the Congress MLAs switch to BJP in 2020). ... read..

India will solve Energy Trilemma by developing smart, sustainable solutions: Mukesh Ambani

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 2, 2023 8:51:08 PM IST

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said that India will develop "smart and sustainable solutions" to address the "Energy Trilemma" because it has extremely talented young minds who have vowed to fight the Climate Crisis. ... read..

Election Commission agreed to postpone counting considering people's sentiments: Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 2, 2023 8:51:05 PM IST

Following the postponement of the counting of votes for the Mizoram assembly elections, Chief Electoral Officer Madhup Vyas said that the Election Commission of India agreed to the request of social organisations and political parties as "Sunday being dev ... read..

Normalcy coming back to Manipur, will achieve solution soon: Manipur Chief Minister

Imphal (Mizoram) | December 2, 2023 8:51:03 PM IST

Days after the central and state governments signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, in a free-wheeling conversation with ANI, said that "peace talk" is taking place in Manipur and d ... read..

"Prayed for Kamal Nathji's victory...we will get full majority": Congress MP Nakul Nath ahead of counting in Madhya Pradesh

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 8:51:01 PM IST

Hours before the counting for Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, Congress MP Nakul Nath, who is son of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, expressed confidence that Congress will form the government with full majority in the state. ... read..

"BJP will come to power with complete majority in MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan": Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 8:50:59 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win with a complete majority in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. ... read..

Karnataka govt orders CBI inquiry into frauds in three Bengaluru-based cooperative banks

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 2, 2023 8:50:54 PM IST

The Karnataka Government has ordered a CBI inquiry into alleged frauds in three cooperative banks in Bengaluru in which many people have suffered losses, according to an official statement. ... read..

NIA raids 4 states, busts fake currency racket seizing fake notes

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 7:51:24 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) searched four states on Saturday and busted fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) rackets being carried out in various parts of the country by seizing fake notes, currency printing paper, printer and digital gadgets. ... read..

Sharad Pawar hits out at Ajit Pawar, says instead of worrying about party focus on resolving people's issues

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 2, 2023 7:51:16 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday hit out at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and said that instead of worrying about who left the party, take up the issues of citizens and get them resolved. ... read..

"We don't have to be worried about those who left the party": NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 2, 2023 7:51:09 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday hit out at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and said that instead of worrying about who left the party, take up the issues of citizens and get them resolved. ... read..

Christian leaders in Kerala back PM Modi's vision for developed India by 2047; Rajeev Chandrasekhar says country seeing rapid infra development

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 2, 2023 7:50:51 PM IST

A gathering of prominent Christian leaders at Kochi in Kerala has expressed support and commitment towards India's development initiatives under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Chhattisgarh assembly polls: All arrangements made for counting of votes, says Chief Electoral Officer

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 2, 2023 6:50:48 PM IST

All arrangements for the counting of votes in Chhattisgarh have been completed and sufficient officials have been appointed for the same in all the 90 assembly constituencies, the state's Chief Electoral Officer Reena Baba Saheb Kangale said here today. ... read..

'Yuva Sangam' aims to foster experiential learning, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 2, 2023 6:50:46 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that 'Yuva Sangam-3', an initiative under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' scheme, aims to foster experiential learning and introduce youth to the rich diversity of India. ... read..

Chennai police deploys district disaster response team amid cyclonic storm warning

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2023 7:51:18 PM IST

Amid the forecast of a cyclonic storm to cross South Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining North Tamil Nadu coast, Sandeep Rai Rathore, Commissioner of Police, Chennai, said on Saturday that they have started a concept of a district disaster response team for ... read..

Excise PMLA case: ED files chargesheet against AAP's Sanjay Singh, his associate

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 5:50:24 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday filed a supplementary prosecution complaint (Chargesheet) against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh and his alleged associate Sarvesh Mishra in a money laundering case related to the Excise policy case. ... read..

Yogi, Scindia inspects Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 5:50:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and General (Retd) VK Singh inspected the under-construction Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya on Saturday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh : Former CM Digvijaya Singh's "traitor" jibe at Jyotiraditya Scindia

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 5:50:01 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday took a jibe at Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia ahead of counting of votes for the recently held Assembly elections in the State. ... read..

BSP bats for nationwide caste-based census in all party meeting

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 4:50:41 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has reiterated the demand for carrying out a caste census at the national level, with the party raising its voice in the all-party meeting convened on Saturday, two days ahead of the Parliament's Winter Session. ... read..

Winter Session: 19 bills, 2 financial items to be taken up in Parliament

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 5:50:13 PM IST

A total of 21 bills including two financial bills are likely to be taken up during the upcoming Winter Session of the Parliament. ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with Kerala students under Yuva Sangam in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 2, 2023 5:49:55 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan interacted with a delegation of 42 students of 'Yuva Sangam' from Kerala travelling to Odisha for an inter-cultural exchange and educational tour, said a press release on Saturday. ... read..

"BJP will form govt in MP as well as in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh," says BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 3:51:48 PM IST

National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and BJP candidate from Indore 1 constituency, Kailash Vijayvargiya has said that the BJP will form government in Madhya Pradesh as well as in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. ... read..

"Don't care ...,"says ex Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath on exit polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 3:51:44 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has said that he does not care about any (exit) poll and has faith in the voters of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

"Whole world is global village...can't remain cut off from it": President Murmu

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 2, 2023 3:51:42 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that the entire world is a 'global village' and one can face the challenges before the world only by sharing research and innovation with each other. ... read..

Heavy rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu districts in Tamil Nadu

Tiruvallur/Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2023 3:51:40 PM IST

Heavy rain lashed several areas of Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts on Saturday amid rainfall predictions by the India Meteorological Department. ... read..

"Expecting more insurgent groups to join...": Manipur CM Biren Singh invoking UNLF peace accord

By Suchitra Mukherjee Imphal (Manipur) | December 2, 2023 3:51:38 PM IST

As the Central and Manipur governments have signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), to renounce violence and join the mainstream, Chief Minister Biren Singh hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for the same an ... read..

Rajasthan: BSP expels Sumrat Singh Jahaji for indiscipline and anti-party activities

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 2, 2023 3:51:36 PM IST

The Jaipur district unit of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) expelled party leader Sumrat Singh Jahaji on Saturday. ... read..

Telangana: Elaborate arrangements made in Telangana's Warangal ahead of counting of votes

Warangal (Telangana) | December 2, 2023 3:51:32 PM IST

Ahead of the counting of votes in Telangana, elaborate arrangements were made in the Warangal district on Saturday. ... read..

ED conducts search operations at 6 locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 3:51:28 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted search operations at six locations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, said a press release by the ED on Saturday. ... read..

"Those responsible will not be spared": Punjab Education Minister on students hospitalised in Sangrur due to food poisoning

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 2, 2023 3:51:22 PM IST

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday said that the contractor responsible for the food supply has been arrested after 20 students were hospitalised in Sangrur due to food poisoning. ... read..

ED files charge sheet against AAP's Sanjay Singh in Delhi excise policy case

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 3:51:20 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has lodged a supplementary prosecution complaint (charge sheet) on Saturday against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

"BJP will form govt with a full majority in Madhya Pradesh": Jyotiraditya Scindia

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 3:51:17 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia asserted confidence in the party forming government in Madhya Pradesh with a full majority ahead of the counting on December 3. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Bus services on Narayanpur-Orchha route suspended amid Naxal disruptions

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | December 2, 2023 2:50:19 PM IST

Bus services on the Narayanpur-Orchha route was suspended on Saturday following disruptions by Naxals during the first day of Naxalite's People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week. ... read..

Three anti-submarine warfare ships launched at Cochin Shipyard

Kochi (Kerala) | December 2, 2023 2:50:06 PM IST

The first three ships in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard for the Indian Navy were launched. ... read..

Congress will win over 130 seats in MP, says former CM Digvijaya Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 2:50:04 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has said that the Congress party will win more than 130 seats in the state. ... read..

"Not in CM race but...": Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi

Rajsamand (Rajasthan) | December 2, 2023 2:50:00 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajasthan President CP Joshi has said that he is not in the race for the chief minister's post in Rajasthan, but will be the first person to garland the one who will hold the position if his party forms the government in the s ... read..

Govt ready for structured debate; Speaker will decide on Ethics Panel report on Mahua Moitra, says Pralhad Joshi after all-party meeting

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 5:50:11 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said that the Government is fully ready for structured debate and they have requested the opposition to let the House function smoothly. ... read..

"BJP devoted entire strength to election campaign, decision will favour party": Anurag Thakur

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | December 2, 2023 2:49:54 PM IST

Ahead of the results of Assembly poll in five States, Union Minister Anurag Thakur asserted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has devoted its entire strength to the election campaign and the decision will also be in favour of the party. ... read..

"Expulsion is extremely serious punishment": Adhir Ranjan writes to Lok Sabha Speaker on cash-for-query case against Mahua Moitra

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 1:51:43 PM IST

Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written a letter to Speaker Om Birla on the report of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, reportedly recommending the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in a "ca ... read..

18 Delhi-bound flights diverted due to low visibility, bad weather

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 1:51:41 PM IST

At least 18 Delhi-bound flights were diverted, while many others were delayed on Saturday due to low visibility and bad weather at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, said airport sources. ... read..

Aditya-L1 mission: Solar wind ion spectrometer becomes operational

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 1:51:39 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation informed on Saturday that the Solar Wind Ion Spectrometer (SWIS), the second instrument in the Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) of its maiden solar mission, Aditya L1 is operational. ... read..

BJP is going to form government in Madhya Pradesh with huge majority, says CM Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 1:51:35 PM IST

Ahead of the counting of votes in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is forming the government in the state with a huge majority. ... read..

All-party meeting held ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 5:50:03 PM IST

A meeting of floor leaders of political parties in both houses of Parliament was held on Saturday ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, which begins on December 4. ... read..

Alleged conman Sukesh Chamdrashekhar objects to calculation of tax penalty on high-end cars by IT dept

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 1:51:25 PM IST

Sukesh Chandrasekhar, on Saturday, through his lawyer Anant Malik, issued a press statement concerning the recent news in regards to the auction by the Income Tax Department related to his several high-end cars. ... read..

"Votes will never change": ZPM candidate expresses 'happiness' over change of counting day for Mizoram Assembly polls

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 2, 2023 1:51:23 PM IST

Lalnghinglova Hmar, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader and party candidate from Aizawl West-II has expressed his happiness after the Election Commission of India revised the date for counting of votes in Mizoram Assembly elections for December 4. ... read..

Jharkhand: Three workers rescued from Uttarakhand tunnel return home to warm welcome

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 2, 2023 1:51:14 PM IST

Joy and celebration filled the air in Jharkhand's Khirabera village as three local workers rescued from the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand returned home. ... read..

"Our candidates approached by CM KCR in Telangana": Congress' DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 2, 2023 12:50:29 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed on Saturday that the Congress candidates in Telangana informed the party about them being approached by Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao in an attempt to form the gov ... read..

CM Yogi clarifies distinction between budget and supplementary budget to Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 12:50:26 PM IST

Taking a dig at the Leader of the Opposition in the UP Assembly, Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clarified the distinction between the original budget and the supplementary budget. ... read..

Haryana: Cold wave and fog hit Ambala

Ambala (Haryana) | December 2, 2023 11:50:14 AM IST

Visibility took a plunge and hit zero in some places as dense fog engulfed Haryana's Ambala City accompanied by the cold waves on Saturday. ... read..

Three Delhi-bound Vistara flights diverted due to low visibility at airport

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 11:50:08 AM IST

Three Delhi-bound Vistara flights were diverted on Saturday due to low visibility at the Delhi airport. ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers China-made drone in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | December 2, 2023 11:50:07 AM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday recovered a Chinese-made drone in Khalra village of Punjab's Tarn Taran district, according to a press release by BSF Punjab Frontier. ... read..

ED official arrested in Tamil Nadu; Congress blames central agency, BJP says unfair to implicate entire department

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2023 11:50:05 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) officials on Saturday conducted searches at the Enforcement Directorate sub-zonal office in Madurai after arresting ED officer Ankit Tiwari in connection with a bribery case and seized several ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF soldiers injured in IED blast in Dantewada

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) | December 2, 2023 11:50:03 AM IST

Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the Barsoor police station area, Dantewada Police said. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Ladakh

Ladakh | December 2, 2023 10:51:32 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter scale struck Ladakh on Saturday. ... read..

People will be freed from Rajasthan's Congress government and its loot: Anurag Thakur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 2, 2023 10:51:15 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur, speaking about exit poll results and Rajasthan assembly elections, said on Saturday that people of Rajasthan will soon be freed from the Congress government and its loot. ... read..

Navy Day 2023: Defence Chiefs lay wreaths at War Memorial in solemn ceremony

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 10:51:11 AM IST

In a solemn ceremony ahead of Navy Day, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar paid their respects at the National War Memorial. The top mi ... read..

Almost 10 pc of students suffer from active cases of AIDS in Tripura; CM expresses concern

Agartala (Tripura) | December 2, 2023 10:51:07 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday expressed concerns over the rising cases of HIV/AIDS in the state and said that the number of active cases among the students is causing worry. ... read..

13 centres, nearly 4000 personnel assigned: Counting day preparations in full swing in Mizoram

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 2, 2023 10:51:03 AM IST

As the Election Commission of India rescheduled the counting of votes for assembly elections in Mizoram to December 4, preparations are in full swing to ensure smooth conduct of operations. ... read..

Tripura: BSF celebrates Raising Day at Salbagan

Agartala (Tripura) | December 2, 2023 9:50:35 AM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday celebrated its 59th Raising Day during an event organised at Salbagan in West Tripura's sector headquarters. ... read..

Firing in train: Dismissed RPF constable's bail plea hearing adjourned until Dec 8

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 2, 2023 9:50:31 AM IST

A Mumbai court on Friday adjourned the bail plea of dismissed Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh until December 8 as the prosecution sought time to file a response to his application. ... read..

Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclonic storm by Dec 3

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 9:50:22 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department informed on Saturday that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 12 hours and further, into a cyclonic storm by December 3. ... read..

Delhi: Air quality recorded as 'very poor' in several areas

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 9:50:19 AM IST

The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'very poor' category in several areas, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Light to moderate rain with thunderstorm likely in 12 districts of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2023 8:50:04 AM IST

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has predicted moderate thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 12 districts of Tamil Nadu for Saturday morning. ... read..

34th International Konark Dance Festival begins in Odisha's Puri

Puri (Odisha) | December 2, 2023 8:50:02 AM IST

The 34th International Konark Dance Festival began in the backdrop of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha's Puri district on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu vigiliance, anti-corruption wing continues search at ED office in Madurai

Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) | December 2, 2023 7:51:33 AM IST

The sleuths of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) continued their search at the ED sub-zonal office in Madurai throughout Friday night in connection with the case involving an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer, Ankit Tiw ... read..

Jharkhand CM welcomes rescued workers from Silkyara tunnel, assures support with over Rs 1 cr in schemes

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 2, 2023 6:50:19 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met with the 15 workers from Jharkhand and their families, after their safe rescue from the Silkyara tunnel along with 26 other workers in Uttarkashi on November 28. ... read..

Congress President Kharge directs in-charges, observers to monitor vote counting in five election states

New Delhi | December 2, 2023 6:50:17 AM IST

Ahead of the five state assembly election results, All-India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday directed all five incharges and observers of the election states to keep an eye on the counting of votes. ... read..

Tripura CM announces increase of bed capacity at AGMC-GB Pant hospital

Agartala (Tripura) | December 2, 2023 6:50:11 AM IST

In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare services and ensuring hassle-free treatment for the people of the state, Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a major expansion at Agartala Government Medical College & GB Pant Hospital. ... read..

'Arunachal's intrinsic cultural diversity has to be maintained': CM Khandu attends 'Indigenous Faith Day' celebrations

Papum Pare (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 2, 2023 6:50:09 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu participated in the Indigenous Faith Day celebrations and said that indigenous cultural diversity is the soul of the state and that it needs to be maintained and preserved for posterity. ... read..

Chairman 5T, Nabin Odisha Pandian Visits Inter-State Bus Terminal at Baramunda

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 2, 2023 5:50:23 AM IST

5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman VK Pandian on Friday visited the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Baramunda and reviewed various ongoing works for the timely completion of the project, which will be an important transit infrastructure in the capital city to ... read..

J-K: Fresh spell of snow blankets Doda district; snow clearance ops begins

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 2, 2023 5:50:21 AM IST

A fresh spell of snowfall blanketed the Bhaderwah area in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Friday. ... read..

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