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We are on the verge of winning fight against Naxalism, says Amit Shah at BSF's 59th Raising Day

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) | December 1, 2023 12:50:17 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the country is on the verge of winning the fight against naxalism and the Border Security Force (BSF) has played a key role in this direction. ... read..

J-K: Life-size cut-out of PM Modi installed at banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 1, 2023 12:50:15 PM IST

A life-size cut-out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar has become an attraction for tourists and locals as the visitors, particularly tourists, were seen seizing the opportunity to take photos and selfies with the cut-ou ... read..

J-K: LeT terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter; ammunition recovered

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 1, 2023 12:50:12 PM IST

Security forces neutralised a terrorist associated with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district and recovered incriminating materials, along with arms and ammunition, an official press re ... read..

Cyclonic storm to cross Tamil Nadu coast on Dec 4, predicts MeT department

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 12:49:58 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a cyclonic storm to cross South Andhra Pradesh and adjoining North Tamil Nadu coast between Chennai and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh around December 4 evening. ... read..

Jharkhand: Union Home Minister Amit Shah honours fallen heroes at BSF's 59th Raising Day in Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) | December 1, 2023 11:50:46 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid tribute to the Border Security Force personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on the 59th Raising Day of the BSF in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district. ... read..

Punjab CM Bhagwan Mann announces increase in sugarcane MSP by 11 rupees

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 11:50:44 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced an increase of 11 rupees in the minimum support price of Sugarcane after hundreds of farmers protested, demanding the increase. ... read..

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal scheduled to meet rat miners who led to rescue of Silkyara trapped workers

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 11:50:30 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet the resilient rat miners who overcame the final hurdle to rescue the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel for 17 days. ... read..

Mumbai police's sniffer dog 'Leo' finds missing 6-year-old child

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 1, 2023 11:50:25 AM IST

In a remarkable demonstration of canine skill, a sniffer dog of the Mumbai police's Bomb Disposal and Detection Squad (BDDS) named Leo assisted the Police in locating a kidnapped 6-year-old child from the Ashok Nagar area of Andheri East, Mumbai. ... read..

Air Marshal Makarand Ranade assumes appointment of D-G (Inspection and safety)

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 11:50:22 AM IST

Air Marshal Makarand Ranade assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) in New Delhi on Friday, an official statement said. ... read..

Prahlad Singh Patel praises double engine Govt as pollsters predict BJP's win in Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 10:51:35 AM IST

Reacting to the exit poll results in Madhya Pradesh which predicted advantage for the BJP, Union Minister Prahlad Patel gave credit to the double-engine government in the state. ... read..

Rain, snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh

Rohtang (Himachal Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 10:51:31 AM IST

Parts of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall on Friday morning. ... read..

"BJP will come in power everywhere": Sadhvi Pragya on exit poll results

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 10:51:29 AM IST

As the exit poll results predicted a BJP victory in Madhya Pradesh, BJP's Bhopal MP Sadhvi Pragya exuded confidence of party's victory in all five states. ... read..

Assam Chief Minister presents scooters to meritorious students

Guwahati (Assam) | December 1, 2023 10:51:27 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ceremonially presented scooters under the Pragyan Bharati scheme to the girls and boys scoring 60 and 75 percent, respectively, in the Higher secondary examinations. ... read..

Met department predicts more rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2023 10:51:25 AM IST

The Meteorological Centre, Chennai has predicted light thunderstorms and lightning with light to moderate rain at isolated places in the state on Friday morning. The Meteorological department issued a notice at 7 am. ... read..

8 workers from UP rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel arrive in Lucknow, to meet CM Yogi soon

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 10:51:22 AM IST

Eight workers from Uttar Pradesh who were among the 41 safely rescued from the partially collapsed Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand after 17 days arrived in Lucknow on Friday morning. ... read..

J-K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Pulwama village

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 1, 2023 10:51:20 AM IST

One terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces and war-like stores were recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, the Indian Army said on Friday. ... read..

"People want change" says Robert Vadra on exit poll results

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 1, 2023 10:51:15 AM IST

Businessman Robert Vadra on Thursday exuded confidence in Congress' victory in Madhya Pradesh along with other states and said that he has felt that people want a change. ... read..

"BJP uses ED to create black mark on DMK government": DMK Mouthpiece Murasoli slams BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2023 10:51:11 AM IST

DMK's mouthpiece, Murasoli, has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to tarnish the DMK government's reputation. ... read..

Mizoram: 3 women prisoners escape from Aizawl jail, lookout notice issued

Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 1, 2023 10:51:07 AM IST

Mizoram Police has issued a lookout notice for three escaped under-trial prisoners of Aizawl's Central Women Jail. ... read..

Delhi's air quality dips into 'severe' category

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 9:49:34 AM IST

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital dipped into the 'Severe' category in several areas, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Ludhiana court sentences 15 accused to life imprisonment in 2017 murder case

Ludhiana (Punjab) | December 1, 2023 9:49:30 AM IST

A court in Ludhiana sentenced 15 accused to life imprisonment in a murder case that is nearly 6 years old. Five of the accused were already in jail, while the remaining 10 were brought to the local civil hospital late at night on Thursday for a medical ex ... read..

Congress will get clear majority in Madhya Pradesh, says Digvijaya Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 9:49:20 AM IST

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, while speaking about Madhya Pradesh exit poll results, said on Thursday that nothing can be said about them as they are very diverse. ... read..

State cabinet approves Arunachal Pradesh logistics policy

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 8:49:28 AM IST

The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved the formulation of the Arunachal Pradesh Logistics Policy in alignment with the PM Gati Shakti Framework. ... read..

WB: Animal activists protest over suspicious death of puppies in Siliguri, demand probe

Siliguri (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 8:49:26 AM IST

Days after over a dozen puppies were found dead in a drain in the Subashpally area of West Bengal's Siliguri, a group of animal activists on Thursday took out a candle march as a mark of their protest over the incident. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami holds discussions on reducing impact of natural disasters at disaster management conference

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 1, 2023 7:49:53 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with scientists and experts from India and abroad at the 6th World Disaster Management Conference in the state capital on Thursday. ... read..

Tunnelling expert praises cooperation of national agencies in successful rescue of 41 workers from Silkyara tunnel

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 7:49:51 AM IST

Two days after relentless hard work, labour, and heartfelt prayers brought the 41 trapped men out of the Silkayara tunnel site in Uttarkashi, international tunnelling expert Arnold Dix appreciated the efforts of the rescue teams and said that the outcome ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu distributes compensation of Rs 11.31 cr to disaster-affected families in Solan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 7:49:45 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu distributed compensation of over Rs 11.31 crore under the 'Punrvaas' Scheme to the disaster-affected families of Solan district on Thursday. ... read..

Massive fire destroys fishermen's wooden boxes in Andhra's Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 6:50:36 AM IST

A massive fire in the Jalari Peta area of Visakhapatnam district destroyed several wooden boxes belonging to fishermen of the area on Thursday late night. ... read..

Fresh spell of snowfall in Gulmarg cheers tourists in J-K's Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 1, 2023 5:50:06 AM IST

World-famous tourist and skiing destination, Gulmarg, received a fresh spell of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday. ... read..

Israeli woman stabbed to death by husband in Kerala's Kollam

Kollam (Kerala) | December 1, 2023 5:50:00 AM IST

A 36-year-old Israeli woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in the Kodalimukku area in Kerala's Kollam district, police said on Thursday. ... read..

CM Patnaik launches affordable bus service in Odisha's Nabarangpur

Nabarangpur (Odisha) | December 1, 2023 5:49:58 AM IST

With an intent to extend affordable bus service to remote areas, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LaccMI) scheme in tribal-dominated Nabarangpur district on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life in parts of Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2023 5:49:54 AM IST

Normal life remained disrupted as heavy rains continued to lash parts of Chennai district in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas, traffic snarls and schools and colleges to remain closed. ... read..

J-K motor vehicles department organizes mega blood donation camp in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 1, 2023 3:49:46 AM IST

In a collaborative effort to bolster community well-being, a mega blood donation camp was held in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday. ... read..

'Political party and candidate' significant factor in voting pattern in four election-going states: Survey

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 2:49:41 AM IST

'Political party and candidate' was the most significant factor in deciding voting patterns in three of the four states that went to the polls last month with the issue of "corruption" having varied significance among voters, according to the analysis by ... read..

Delhi University's academic council clears key proposals, approves dual degree programmes

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 2:49:39 AM IST

The University of Delhi convened its 1016th Academic Council meeting on Thursday, focusing on key proposals and approving a key proposal to implement dual degree scheme which will allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously. ... read..

Exit polls predict BJP advantage in MP, Rajasthan, Congress win in Chhattisgarh, Telangana and tight contest in Mizoram

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 1:49:45 AM IST

Exit polls on Thursday gave varied predictions in the poll-bound states, giving advantage to BJP in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, a clear edge to Congress in Chhattisgarh and Telangana and that the ruling MNF was ahead in power sweepstakes in Mizoram. ... read..

"Party that banks on nationalism insults national anthem": TMC's targets BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 12:21:39 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay on Thursday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by saying that the party that garners votes in the name of nationalism insults the national anthem for the second consecut ... read..

"Excellent move...": PM Modi applauds DAC approval to capital acquisition proposals

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 12:21:37 AM IST

Applauding the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)'s approval for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said this marks a crucial stride i ... read..

Will call maha panchayat of Khaps, launch big protest: Farmers after Haryana minister not removed from Cabinet over remarks

Jhind (Haryana) | December 1, 2023 12:21:35 AM IST

Day after the Haryana government ignored the ultimatum from the farmers, who had threatened protests if the state Agriculture Minister JP Dalal was not removed from the Cabinet over his alleged offensive remarks against them, the general secretary of 24 K ... read..

"Party that banks on nationalism insults national anthem": TMC targets BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 12:21:31 AM IST

Goa Governor to disburse financial assistance to dialysis patients tomorrow

Panaji (Goa) | December 1, 2023 12:21:29 AM IST

Financial assistance to dialysis patients will be provided from the Governor's discretionary funds at Raj Bhawan in Goa on December 1, an official statement said on Thursday. ... read..

"Laadli behna ne saare kaante nikaal diye": MP CM Chouhan after exit polls predict BJP win

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 1, 2023 12:21:15 AM IST

After the exit-poll predictions for Madhya Pradesh gave a clear edge to the incumbent BJP, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday thanked the women voters of the state, saying "Kaante ki takkar', 'Kaante ki takkar'...'Laadli behna ne saare kaant ... read..

Congress poised to form government in Telangana, BRS likely to fall short: Exit polls

New Delhi | December 1, 2023 12:21:11 AM IST

Exit polls on Thursday predicted that Congress is poised to form government in Telangana and that the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) would fall short of the majority after its 10-year rule in India's youngest state. ... read..

"Should we spare them for calling PM thief?": Suvendu Adhikari rails against TMC for 'slur' on PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 12:20:58 AM IST

Day after calling Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a "queen of thieves", in light of his suspension from the Assembly over alleged offensive remarks directed at the Speaker, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said those labelling ... read..

Uttarakhand: Video from inside Silkyara tunnel surfaces

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | December 1, 2023 12:20:52 AM IST

Days after the rescue of 41 trapped workers from an under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi, a video surfaced showing the interiors of the 2-km-long stretch inside the tunnel in which they were confined for close to 17 days. ... read..

"Congress to get landslide victory in Telangana," Revanth Reddy on exit polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 1, 2023 12:20:48 AM IST

After the exit poll projection showed Congress leading the race to form government in Telangana, state Congress president Revanth Reddy asserted that the grand old party is going to get a landslide victory this time, and today's exit polls showed the same ... read..

BJP writes to EC, alleges electoral malpractices by BRS candidates, workers in Telangana polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 30, 2023 11:22:47 PM IST

Union Minister and Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president G Kishan Reddy has written to the Election Commission and Chief Electoral Officer of the state alleging "electoral malpractices by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) candidates and their wo ... read..

Telangana polls: AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi casts his vote in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 30, 2023 11:22:35 PM IST

As the polling process is underway in Telangana, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi on Thursday casted his vote in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. ... read..

Telangana Assembly Polls: 63.94 pc voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 30, 2023 11:22:31 PM IST

Telangana recorded a voter turnout of 63.94 per cent till 5 pm in the assembly polls for 119 seats, according to the Election Commission of India. ... read..

RSS to launch campaign 'Bridging South' to counter 'Cutting South' on Dec 12: J Nandakumar

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:22:23 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will launch a campaign titled 'Bridging South' to counter the 'Cutting South' event by a group of politically motivated people in Kerala and Chennai on December 12, National Convenor of Prajna Pravah and member of RSS Akh ... read..

Speaker extends tenure of Utpal Kumar Singh as Lok Sabha Secretary General till Nov 2024

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:22:20 PM IST

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Thursday extended the tenure of Utpal Kumar Singh, IAS (retd) as secretary general, Lok Sabha and the Lok Sabha Secretariat for a period of one year. ... read..

Exit polls predict clear edge Congress in Chhattisgarh, BJP putting up strong fight

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:22:09 PM IST

The exit polls on Thursday gave Congress a clear edge in Chhattisgarh, showing that the ruling party in the state is poised to return to power with the BJP also expected to put up a good contest unlike in the 2018 polls. ... read..

Exit polls predict clear edge for Congress in Chhattisgarh, BJP putting up strong fight

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:22:02 PM IST

SC quashes reappointment of Kannur University Vice-Chancellor, finds decision unwarranted intervention of Kerala govt

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:53 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the notification relating to the reappointment of Kannur University Vice-Chancellor and found that the appointment was an unwarranted intervention of the state government. ... read..

FiberNet 'scam' case: SC defers hearing on Chandrababu Naidu's plea till Dec 12

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred till the December 12 hearing of a plea filed by former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu seeking anticipatory bail in the FibreNet case. ... read..

Delhi HC quashes 16-year-old FIR related to kidnapping minor after settlement between parties

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently quashed an FIR for allegedly kidnapping a minor boy in June 2007. The high court quashed the 16-year-old FIR in view of the settlement between the accused and the complainant. ... read..

"LCA ideal to replace MiG-series fighter jets": IAF chief after Centre's nod to buy 97 more indigenous fighters

By Ajit K Dubey

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:36 PM IST

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said the nod given by the Defence Ministry to procure 97 more LCA mark 1A fighter jets marks a 'landmark event' and demonstrates the force's commitment towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. ... read..

Exit polls predict advantage BJP in Rajasthan, Congress too in sweepstakes to form government

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:32 PM IST

The exit polls on Thursday reinforced the perception of a hard contest in Rajasthan, with differences in their prediction of the winner in the crucial Hindi heartland state that has a nearly three-decade tradition of not repeating an incumbent government. ... read..

"GDP growth numbers display resilience, strength of Indian economy": PM Modi

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:28 PM IST

After GDP data for the July-September quarter (Q2) were revealed on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the growth numbers display the resilience and strength of the Indian economy adding that the government is committed to ensuring fast-pace ... read..

What is 57 now will be 75 in days to come: Chhattisgarh CM after exit polls give Congress edge

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 30, 2023 11:21:26 PM IST

Hours after the exit poll projections gave Congress an edge over the BJP in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said his party was on course to secure a 'huge majority'. ... read..

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Pulwama

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 30, 2023 11:21:20 PM IST

An encounter broke out on Thursday between a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces and terrorists at the Arihal village in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Delhi Health Minister denies alarming situation in hospitals amid pneumonia surge in China

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:16 PM IST

Amidst the outbreak of mysterious pneumonia in China, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said that the experts of the Delhi government held a meeting in connection to the matter and noted that the situation is not alarming in the hospital ... read..

India's GDP expected to grow by 6.5 per cent in FY24: Finance Ministry

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:14 PM IST

Hours after the Union Finance Ministry stated that the Indian economy grew 7.6 per cent during the July-September quarter of the current financial year 2023-24, it said that India's GDP is expected to grow by 6.5 per cent in financial year 2024. ... read..

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation stone for 6 projects, inaugurates KV in NIT Rourkela

Sundergarh (Odisha) | November 30, 2023 11:21:10 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday laid the foundation stones for six projects and inaugurated the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) at NIT Rourkela in Odisha. ... read..

"BJP will form govt with clear majority in Chhattisgarh": Raman Singh after exit polls predict Cong win

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 30, 2023 11:21:08 PM IST

Dismissing the exit poll projections, which put Congress in the lead in Chhattisgarh, former chief minister and BJP stalwart Raman Singh on Thursday asserted that the saffron party will defy the numbers quoted by pollsters and from the next government in ... read..

UP Govt to organise recitation of Akhand Ramayan, Hanuman Chalisa in major temples from Jan 14-22

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | November 30, 2023 11:21:04 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh government will organise a recitation of Akhand Ramayan and Hanuman Chalisa in major temples of the state in January 2024, an official said. ... read..

Excise Policy case: Delhi Court seeks ED response on interim bail plea of Businessman Arun Pillai

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:21:03 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on an interim bail plea moved by Businessman Arun Pillai in a money laundering case related to excise policy. ... read..

"Will form govt with absolute majority": BJP trashes exit-poll projections for Chhattisgarh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 30, 2023 11:21:01 PM IST

The BJP on Thursday was dismissive of the exit-poll projections for Chhattisgarh and exuded confidence in the party wresting the state from the Congress. ... read..

"Naxalism taking last breath in Odisha": BSF IG Dhaneshwar Kumar Sharma

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 30, 2023 11:20:59 PM IST

Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Odisha, Dhaneshwar Kumar Sharma on Thursday applauded the decreased Naxalite activity in the state and said that Naxalism is taking its last breath in Odisha. ... read..

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre organises exhibition of seminal American pop art pieces

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 30, 2023 11:20:57 PM IST

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) organised the launch of 'POP: FAME, LOVE AND POWER', a groundbreaking exhibition of seminal American Pop Art pieces from the late 1950s onwards curated by Lawrence Van Hagen. ... read..

Most exit polls predict BJP winning by good margin in Madhya Pradesh, some say Congress in fight

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:20:53 PM IST

BJP has a clear advantage in Madhya Pradesh, most exit polls said on Thursday as they predicted Congress falling short in its poll effort in the state where it was expecting to gain from "anti-incumbency" against the government. ... read..

BSF Guwahati seized cattle, Yaba tables, other contraband items worth Rs 12 cr this year till now

Guwahati (Assam) | November 30, 2023 11:20:49 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) Guwahati Frontier seized a large number of cattle heads, ganja, Yaba tablets, gold, Phensedyl and other contraband items worth Rs 12 crore till November 30 this year in areas along Indo-Bangladesh border. ... read..

Paddy harvesting season ends, significant decrease in stubble burning cases recorded: Environment Ministry

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:20:47 PM IST

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Thursday said that the paddy harvesting season for the year 2023 came to an end witnessing a significant decrease in stubble burning. ... read..

What caused Himachal floods? Expert team releases assessment report

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 30, 2023 11:20:41 PM IST

A technical team, which was tasked with assessing the cause and impact of floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, has attributed the calamities to overburdening of the surface and lack of controlled drainage in Shimla and other parts of the state. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Gehlot meets Governor Kalraj Mishra in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 30, 2023 11:20:37 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met Governor Kalraj Mishra on Thursday at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur, Rajasthan. ... read..

"Decision on CM will be taken by Congress high command," says Chhattisgarh Deputy CM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 30, 2023 11:20:35 PM IST

Hours after the exit poll projections gave Congress an edge over the BJP in Chhattisgarh, state Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader T S Singh Deo on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the exit poll projections and said that the decision on CM will ... read..

"Laadli behna ne saare kaante nikaal diye": MP CM Chouhan after exit polls predict BJP win

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 30, 2023 11:20:30 PM IST

After the exit-poll predictions for Chhattisgarh gave a clear edge to the incumbent BJP, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday thanked the women voters of the state, saying "Kaante ki takkar', 'Kaante ki takkar'...'Laadli behna ne saare kaante ... read..

Two degrees simultaneously at DU, proposal approved by Academic Council

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:20:28 PM IST

In a major development, students of undergraduate and post-graduate courses at Delhi University may study two academic programmes simultaneously. The proposal in this regard was approved by the academic council. ... read..

"Exit polls have limited sample size, BJP will come to power": Chhattisgarh BJP chief Arun Sao

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:20:26 PM IST

Dismissing the exit poll projections, which put Congress in the lead in Chhattisgarh, state party chief and BJP leader Arun Sao said that the small sample size of exit polls does not reflect the exact situation adding that BJP is set to form government in ... read..

Ruling MNF has advantage in Mizoram but ZPM too in race to form government: Exit polls

Aizawl (Mizoram) | November 30, 2023 11:20:20 PM IST

The two regional players in Mizoram - MNF and ZPM - are in the race to form government in Mizoram, exit polls said on Thursday with most predictions stating that the ruling party led by Chief Minister Zoramthanga has an advantage in the northeastern state ... read..

"Exit polls have limited size, BJP will come to power in Chhattisgarh": Party State president Arun Sao

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 30, 2023 11:20:16 PM IST

Dismissing exit poll projections, which put Congress in the lead in Chhattisgarh, BJP state president Arun Sao on Thursday exuded confidence in the party wresting the state from the Congress and said that the exit polls have a limited size. ... read..

"Country runs by vision, not by television": Kamal Nath dismisses exit polls prediction of BJP win in MP

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 30, 2023 11:20:14 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath on Thursday said that the public is set to put a stamp on the Congress government in MP and further appealed to the party workers not to get affected by most exit polls predicting a BJ ... read..

Pharmacy Council of India to launch revamped "DIGI-PHARMed" application tomorrow

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 7:51:00 PM IST

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) will launch a revamped - "DIGI-PHARMed" application on December 1 with four integrated services having an objective to regulate the Pharmacy education in the country by enrollment/registration of Pharmacy institutions/P ... read..

Union Minister Sonowal joins PM Modi during Sankalp Yatra from Assam's Nalbari

Nalbari (Assam) | November 30, 2023 6:50:50 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Sankalp Yatra at a meeting held in Assam's Nalbari on Thursday. ... read..

End nexus between ambulance drivers and private hospitals: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 30, 2023 6:50:40 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar called for putting an end to the nexus between ambulance drivers and private hospitals. ... read..

Committee led by Amit Shah approves Rs 1658-crore Recovery and Reconstruction plan for Joshimath

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 6:50:38 PM IST

A high-level Committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah on Thursday approved the Recovery and Reconstruction (R&R) plan of Rs 1658.17 crore for Joshimath in Uttarakhand which has been affected by la ... read..

Blow to Pinarayi govt's arrogance: Kerala Students Union leader after Kannur University VC accepts SC ruling against re-appointment

Kannur (Kerala) | November 30, 2023 6:50:32 PM IST

Hours after Kannur University Vice-Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran announced that he would not file a review petition against the Supreme Court ruling, cancelling his reappointment, the state vice president of Kerala Students Union, Muhammad Shammas, said t ... read..

"Amit Shah's leadership played pivotal role for united future in Northeast": Manipur CM Biren Singh

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 6:50:30 PM IST

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday and thanked him for his commitment in working collaboratively for the betterment of Manipur and playing an instrumental role in bringing the United National Liberation Fron ... read..

LoP Suvendh Adhikari leads BJP protest against TMC after being suspended from West Bengal Assembly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 30, 2023 6:50:20 PM IST

Days after being suspended from the West Bengal Assembly, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari held protest against the ruling Trinamool Congress on the premises of the state legislative assembly on Thursday. ... read..

Throat pain, symptoms similar to routine infections common during winter onset: Specialist says H9N2 virus in China should'nt trigger panic

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 6:50:18 PM IST

Amidst a rise of respiratory illness including pneumonia cases in children in China and a directive by the Union government to review preparedness in the country the director of Delhi's Lady Hardinge Hospital has said that there is no oubreak of H9N2 viru ... read..

UP govt encourages establishment of small and cottage industries in state

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 30, 2023 6:50:14 PM IST

In a written response to a question on the third day of the Winter session in the State Assembly, Rakesh Sachan, the Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, mentioned that the UP government led by Yogi Adityanath is encouraging the establishment ... read..

Kerala: Rahul Gandhi flags off ambulance of Wayanad Medical College in Kalpett

Wayanad (Kerala) | November 30, 2023 6:50:00 PM IST

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi flagged off the ambulance of Wayanad Medical College in Kalpett, Kerala, on Thursday. ... read..

CBI files chargesheet against former Special Secretary in J-K Govt, two others in bribery case

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 6:49:58 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against the then Special Secretary in the Jammu and Kashmir government, then Chief Horticulture Officer, Jammu and a private person before the Special Judge in Jammu in connection with a br ... read..

Use of animals to sense entry of cross border drones under experimental phase: BSF DG

General News | November 30, 2023 6:49:49 PM IST

If all goes well, the BSF will soon come up with a specific technique to sense the entry of cross-border drones into Indian territory with the help of animals. ... read..

"Your prayers reached to God": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on successful tunnel rescue ops in Uttarkashi

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | November 30, 2023 6:49:47 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that the people in India and across the world were praying to the god for the success in the rescue operation in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel where 41 workers got trapped adding that the resc ... read..

Kerala: Opposition demands Higher Education Minister's resignation after SC verdict on Kannur University VC re-appointment

Thrissur (Kerala) | November 30, 2023 5:51:11 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, VD Satheesan welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to quash the re-appointment of Kannur University Vice Chancellor and said that it was a clear intervention from the part of the state government as ... read..

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir set to receive special soil from Thailand before consecration

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Bangkok | November 30, 2023 5:51:05 PM IST

In a gesture filled with cultural significance, Thailand is sending soil to the Ramjanmabhoomi ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Four months after leaving for Pakistan to marry her love, Anju returns to India to take her children say agencies

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 5:51:03 PM IST

Anju, alias Fatima, who had travelled to a remote village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan to marry her Facebook love Nasrullah, has disclosed to intelligence agencies that after taking a divorce from her Indian husband she will try to tak ... read..

"Pakistan Rangers were totally unexplainable in flag meeting on ceasefire violation, warned them won't tolerate...": BSF DG

By Rajnish Singh

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) | November 30, 2023 5:51:01 PM IST

Pakistan Rangers were "totally unexplainable" and gave excuses when confronted on violating the ceasefire agreement in Samba on November 9, in which a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General (DG) Nitin Ag ... read..

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