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DDA identifies land to build international cricket stadium, five-star hotel in Delhi's Narela

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 12:19:07 AM IST

With the view to strengthen Delhi's claims for hosting the Olympics-2036, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to further identify land parcels in the Narela area for the development of an international cr ... read..

Surjagarh mine arson case: SC grants one more week to Maharashtra police to file response to bail plea by Surendra Gadling

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 12:19:05 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a week's time to the Maharashtra government on a bail plea by advocate Surendra Gadling in connection with the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case. ... read..

CM Kejriwal approves proposal to create 6,589 new jobs in Delhi civic body

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 12:19:03 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that his government has passed a proposal of 6589 new jobs in the Delhi Municipal Corporation which will include 2949 security guards and 3640 cleaning personnel. ... read..

Delhi riots: SC adjourned for January 10 hearing of Umar Khalid's bail plea

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 12:19:01 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned for January 10, 2024, the bail plea hearing of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North-East Delhi riots in February 2020. ... read..

High command to decide Chief Minister after discussions with elected MLAs: Rajasthan Congress chief

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 30, 2023 12:18:55 AM IST

Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra on Wednesday said that the high command after due deliberations with elected MLAs will decide the chief minister of the desert state and that there is no one in the race for the top post. ... read..

"Bhagwant Mann spreading anti-national sentiments in Punjab", says BJP's Tarun Chugh

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 12:18:53 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Tarun Chugh today strongly condemned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for inciting anti-India sentiments in the state for political reasons. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Kin of rescued workers celebrate Igas Bagwal at CM residence

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 30, 2023 12:18:49 AM IST

A day after the 41 trapped workers were brought out safely from the under-construction Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, bringing to an end an ordeal that spanned over two weeks, their relieved kin on Wednesday celebrated 'Igas Bagwal' at the residence of Ch ... read..

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra starts in Gujarat's Jamnagar, Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat) | November 30, 2023 12:18:43 AM IST

"Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra," a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the Centre's flagship schemes, started in Gujarat's Vadodara and Jamnagar on Wednesday. ... read..

TMC forms core committee to look after North 24 Parganas after Jyotipriya's arrest by ED

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 30, 2023 12:18:41 AM IST

A core committee had been formed by the All India Trinamool Congress for North 24 Parganas district after Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick who was leading the district, landed up in Enforcement Directorate (ED)custody. ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan exudes confidence in BJP's success in five assembly polls

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 30, 2023 12:18:39 AM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will get "unprecedented success" in the five state assembly elections the results of which will be known on December 3. ... read..

Delhi govt lifts GRAP-3 but asks officials to strictly implement GRAP-1 and 2

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 11:20:10 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that Grap-3 has been lifted in the national capital but the government is trying to ensure that Grap-1 and 2 are strictly implemented. ... read..

Pneumonia outbreak in China: Health department is well prepared, says Gujarat minister

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 29, 2023 11:20:08 PM IST

Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has said that the state government and the Central government are ready for any kind of emergency which may arise due to the surge in respiratory illness cases in China. ... read..

Vivo PMLA case: Lava's MD moves bail plea, says no direct or indirect control over Vivo's business

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 11:20:06 PM IST

The Managing Director of Lava International, Hariom Rai, has moved a bail petition in the trial court, stating that the allegations made against him are false and absurd. He has no direct or indirect control over Vivo's business, nor has he derived any mo ... read..

Centre to table 7 new Bills in upcoming winter session

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 11:20:00 PM IST

The Central government is planning to table seven new Bills, including those for setting up a Central Tribal University in Telangana and providing women's quota in Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry Assemblies, during the upcoming Winter Session of the Parl ... read..

CBI arrests CBFC official for demanding bribe to certify Kannada movie

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 29, 2023 11:19:58 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Regional Officer, Central Board of Film Certification, Bengaluru and two private persons in an alleged bribery case. ... read..

Karnataka govt releases draft document of AVGC policy, revised note on biotech

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 29, 2023 11:19:55 PM IST

The government of Karnataka on Wednesday released the draft document of the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) policy and a revised draft of the biotechnology policy at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023. ... read..

Telangana polls: ECI suspends three police officers for dereliction of duty

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 29, 2023 11:19:49 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Thursday suspended three police officers for dereliction of duties in connection with the seizure of Rs 18 lakh cash from Musheerabad. ... read..

North-East Delhi riots: Court acquits 10 accused of rioting, arson and robbery

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 11:19:47 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Wednesday acquitted 10 persons accused of rioting, arson, and robbery in the Gokul Puri area during the North-East Delhi Riots of February 2020. The court noted that the identity of the accused has not been established. ... read..

40,000 bottles of cough syrup worth over Rs 2 crore seized from truck along Assam-Tripura border

Karimganj (Assam) | November 29, 2023 11:19:43 PM IST

The police on Wednesday seized from a truck 40,000 bottles of cough syrup worth Rs 2.18 crore in Assam's Karimganj district along the Assam-Tripura border. ... read..

"Voters will know who gave up governance in Andhra to meet Telangana demand": Himachal CM Sukhu

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 11:19:41 PM IST

Weighing in on his party's prospects in the Telangana Assembly elections, Congress leader and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu on Wednesday said the people, while casting their votes, will be mindful of how the previous Congress-led United ... read..

San Francisco Indian Consulate attack case: Some Punjab, Haryana residents under NIA scanner, suspected of visiting US

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 11:19:37 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been tracking the activities of some residents of Punjab and Haryana for their alleged role in the attacks on the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, US, where they have been suspected of visiting in th ... read..

Telangana set for assembly polls, voting to begin at 7 am tomorrow

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 29, 2023 11:19:31 PM IST

After high decibel campaigning by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and Congress, Telangana will go for polls in 119 constituencies on Thursday. ... read..

Karnataka's focus riveted on creating ecosystem to foster growth, entrepreneurship, investment: MB Patil

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 29, 2023 11:19:29 PM IST

Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil said the government of Karnataka's focus remains on creating an environment that is conducive to growth, fostering entrepreneurship and attracting investments. Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day Be ... read..

"Haven't done anything wrong, people, God with me": Karnataka DY CM Shivakumar after HC stay on CBI probe into assets case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 29, 2023 11:19:27 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said he did no wrong and was facing a lot of trouble for only doing his party's work. ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway opens 13 Rail Coach Restaurants which highlight idea of Recycling, Reuse

Guwahati (Assam) | November 29, 2023 11:19:25 PM IST

To provide a unique dining ambience to the passengers, Northeast Frontier Railway has been opening Rail Coach Restaurants at its major stations and points. ... read..

"Queen of thieves": Day after being suspended from WB Assembly, LoP Suvendhu Adhikary rages at CM Mamata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 10:21:36 PM IST

Day after being suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the ongoing Winter Session, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday went ballistic at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her the "queen of thieves". ... read..

Pneumonia outbreak in China: Maharashtra health department issues advisory to all hospitals

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 29, 2023 10:21:26 PM IST

In the wake of increasing respiratory illness among children in China, the Maharashtra public health department has instructed all the hospitals in all districts and municipal corporations to ensure that their COVID infrastructure and systems, which inclu ... read..

SC allows Centre to extend term of Delhi's Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar by 6 months

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 10:21:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Central government to extend the tenure of Delhi's incumbent Chief Secretary, Naresh Kumar, who was scheduled to retire on November 30, by six months. ... read..

Telangana Assembly elections: Polling materials distributed in Nizamabad Urban constituency

Nizamabad (Hyderabad) | November 29, 2023 10:21:13 PM IST

As the countdown began to the Telangana Assembly elections on Thursday, polling paraphernalia was distributed to officials in the Nizamabad Urban Assembly constituency on Wednesday. ... read..

Srinagar Police books NIT student for uploading 'sensitive content'

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 29, 2023 10:21:10 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they have registered a case against a student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar for allegedly uploading sensitive content, hurting the religious sentiments of a particular community. ... read..

"Deeply touched," says Mallikarjun Kharge at launch of book to mark his 50 years in politics

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 10:21:02 PM IST

In his address at the launch of a book to mark his 50 years in electoral politics, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday that he was "deeply touched." ... read..

Manipur Chief Minister lauds Prime Minister, Home Minister for UNLF peace agreement

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 10:21:00 PM IST

On the day when the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) signed a peace agreement to renounce violence and join the mainstream, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for making ... read..

"We have identified 12,000 critical polling stations": Telangana CEO ahead of Assembly elections tomorrow

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 29, 2023 10:20:58 PM IST

With less than 12 hours to go for the Telangana Assembly polls, the Chief Electoral Officer for the state, Vikas Raj, on Wednesday said about 12,000 critical polling stations have been identified in the state where additional forces will be deployed. ... read..

Telangana Assembly polls: Key constituencies to watch out for in triangular fight

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 29, 2023 10:20:54 PM IST

Assembly elections in Telangana are set to be held on Thursday and a three-way competition is anticipated among the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress. ... read..

Bengaluru Tech Summit: India is moving towards being a manufacturing-driven economy, says Invest India CEO

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 29, 2023 10:20:50 PM IST

Nivruti Rai, Managing Director and CEO of Invest India, on Wednesday said that India was moving from a consumption-driven economy to a manufacturing-driven economy. ... read..

Defence Ministry to discuss mega military projects worth around Rs 2 lakh crore tomorrow

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 10:20:47 PM IST

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government is set to give a big push to indigenisation in the defence sector as the Defence Ministry is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss projects worth around Rs 2 lakh crore including two mega fighter ai ... read..

WB: Mamata rails against Centre, claims it is sitting on dues of 21 lakh people; BJP hits back

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 8:19:06 PM IST

As Union Home Minister Amit Shah headlined a BJP show of strength in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday railed against the Centre for allegedly stalling payment of arrears to the state government under the MGNREGA ... read..

Pneumonia outbreak in China: There's nothing to panic, says Karnataka Health Minister

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 29, 2023 8:19:02 PM IST

In view of the emergence of a mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday said that they are preparing the hospitals for any kind of emergency but as of now there is nothing to panic. ... read..

"Seats in MBBS course at AIIMS are not for sale," says Delhi HC, dismisses appeal for recovery of money

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 7:19:36 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal against an order passed by Karkardooma court. The trial court had refused to pass an order for recovery of the amount paid for securing a seat in MBBS course in AIIMS. ... read..

J-K: Budgam Police foil illegal trade of counterfeit gold biscuits; 3 persons held

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 29, 2023 7:19:33 PM IST

Three persons accused of being involved in the illicit trade of counterfeit gold biscuits were arrested here, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Lotus will bloom in Telangana: BJP's Goshamahal candidate T Raja Singh

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 29, 2023 7:19:25 PM IST

A day ahead of the Assembly elections in Telangana, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Goshamahal T Raja Singh on Wednesday said that out of the 119 seats, his party will emerge victorious in 40 and will give tough competition to other parties in 50 se ... read..

Nirmal Sitharaman meets Ashwini Vaishnaw, requests flyover at Tamil Nadu railway crossing

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 7:19:08 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Railway Minister AshwiniVaishnaw on Thursday, requesting him to construct a manned gate or a flyover in place of the subway under the railway crossing in Lanthai Village in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Manipur oldest armed group has inked peace accord; agreed to join mainstream: Amit Shah

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 7:19:22 PM IST

Terming it a historic move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Manipur's oldest valley-based armed group, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), on Wednesday signed a peace agreement to renounce violence and join the mainstream. ... read..

Jind: Farmers seek Haryana minister JP Dalal's ouster from cabinet over 'offensive' remarks

Jind (Haryana) | November 29, 2023 7:18:59 PM IST

After a row erupted over Haryana Agriculture Minister JP Dalal's alleged remarks against those who took part in the farmers' protest in 2020-21 against three now-repealed farm laws, the farmers on Wednesday sought his removal from the cabinet. ... read..

"Oppn would have questioned even if workers were rescued in 10 days": Union MoS Gen (retd.) VK Singh

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:19:40 PM IST

Hitting back at Opposition leaders for questioning the delay in the rescue of the trapped workers from the Uttarkashi tunnel, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, General (retd.) VK Singh, on Thursday said they should have volunteered ... read..

PM Modi got emotional during cabinet meeting when tunnel rescue mission was discussed: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:19:38 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi got "very emotional" during the cabinet meeting after learning that the 41 labourers trapped inside the Uttarkashi tunnel were evacuated after a gruelling rescue operation of ... read..

Indian Council for Cultural Relations to hosts first-of-its-kind international meet on Indian knowledge system

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:19:37 PM IST

For the first time, over 85 senior academics from 39 countries, largely Heads of Departments teaching subjects of the Indian Knowledge System, will be coming together in an international meet organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) e ... read..

Punjab: Heroin weighing one kg recovered in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | November 29, 2023 6:19:35 PM IST

In a joint operation, the Punjab police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have recovered a packet of heroin wrapped with white adhesive tape from a field on the outskirts of Mehdipur village in Punjab's Tarn Taran, according to an official statement by ... read..

"Medical protocols being followed, workers under observation," Uttarkashi DM on tunnel rescue

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 6:19:26 PM IST

After the successful rescue of the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel, the District Magistrate of Uttarkashi, Abhishek Ruhela on Wednesday said that medical protocols are being followed and all the workers are under observation. ... read..

Key accused, his aide named in NIA chargesheets in 2022 Mangaluru cooker IED blast case

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:19:17 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against the key accused and his aide in the Islamic State (IS)-sponsored pressure cooker blast that took place in Mangaluru, Karnataka, in November last year. ... read..

"Congress, BRS distributing money and liquor in Telangana", BJP's G Kishan Reddy alleges

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 29, 2023 6:19:15 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party Telangana President, G Kishan Reddy has alleged that the opposition parties like Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) have been distributing money and liquor in the poll-bound state. ... read..

"No free lunches" says Rajnath Singh in push for quality in defence manufacturing

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:19:01 PM IST

Emphasising the importance of quality in manufacturing defence-related equipment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that there is "no free lunch" implying that one needs to pay the price for everything, even for improving quality. ... read..

UP govt to hold 'Sanskriti Utsav 2023' from December 25 to January 26

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 29, 2023 6:18:57 PM IST

In an attempt to familarise the world with Uttar Pradesh's rich cultural heritage and folk art, the state government is set to celebrate the 'Sanskriti Utsav 2023' from December 25 to January 26, 2024 on a grand note. ... read..

UP govt to simplify land consolidation process by adopting AI, ML-based technologies

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 29, 2023 6:18:52 PM IST

In its ongoing pursuit to accelerate the technology-driven progress of Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government is gearing up to make the land consolidation processes simple, accessible and state-of-the-art by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine L ... read..

'Bharat Gaurav' food poisoning incident: Meals not supplied by railway staff or IRCTC staff, say officials

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:18:50 PM IST

At least 40 passengers travelling on the Bharat Gaurav Yatra Special package train from Chennai to Palitana in Gujarat suffered food poisoning allegedly after consuming meals onboard. ... read..

WB: Amid BJP's mega show in heart of Kolkata, CM Mamata leads TMC protest over non-payment of central dues

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 6:18:41 PM IST

As the BJP organised a massive show of strength at the heart of Kolkata on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with members of the ruling Trinamool Congress, sat on a dharna on the Assembly premises over the alleged non-payment of ... read..

"What wrong did he say? Sanjay Raut after ex-Mumbai mayor Dalvi arrested for 'objectionable' language against Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 29, 2023 5:20:05 PM IST

Shiva Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday slammed the Eknath-Shinde-led NDA government in Maharashtra after police arrested former Mayor of Mumbai Datta Dalvi for allegedly using "objectionable" language against the Maharashtra Chief Minister. ... read..

Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further three years

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 5:19:54 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Courts as a centrally sponsored scheme from April 4, 2023, to March 31, 2026, with a financial implication of Rs 1952.23 crore (Rs 1207.24 cror ... read..

Chief Justice of India welcomes two judges from Nepal's court

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 4:20:36 PM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday welcomed two judges from Nepal who sat in court and witnessed its court proceedings. ... read..

MHA gives additional charge of CRPF Director General to ITBP Chief Anish Dayal

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 4:20:22 PM IST

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday announced to assign additional charge of Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to the chief of Indo-Tibetan Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Anish Dayal Singh, till the appointment of a regula ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces cash incentive for all personnel involved in Slikyara rescue operation

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 4:20:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that an incentive amount of Rs 50,000 each will be given to all the personnel working in the rescue operation inside the Silkyara Tunnel. ... read..

China pnemonia outbreak : Govt keeping close watch on developments in other countries, WHO

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 4:20:13 PM IST

Amidst the emergence of a mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China, the Union Health Ministry has proactively reviewed and strengthened preparedness measures against respiratory illness in the country ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh Governor visits vibrant border village Hurii in Kurung Kumey district

Kurung Kumey (Arunachal Pradesh) | November 29, 2023 4:20:11 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) visited Hurii, one of the vibrant border villages in the remote Damin Circle of Kurung Kumey district, on Tuesday. ... read..

Kerala: Rahul Gandhi attends book launch event featuring speeches by late P Seethi Haji at Kozhikode

Kozhikode (Kerala) | November 29, 2023 4:19:55 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended a book launch event featuring speeches by the late P Seethi Haji at Kerala's Kozhikode on Wednesday. ... read..

CAA is country's law, no one can stop it's implemention: Amit Shah at Kolkata rally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 4:19:53 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that nobody can prevent the Central Government from implementing the the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. ... read..

MS Dhoni backed Garuda Aerospace bags second DGCA Type Certificate

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 3:20:14 PM IST

Former captain of Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace, India's premier drone manufacturer, has achieved its second Type Certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Medium Category Drones. ... read..

Salman Khan receives threat again; his security reviewed

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 29, 2023 3:19:41 PM IST

The security of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been reviewed after the superstar received another threat on Tuesday, this time through Facebook, Mumbai Police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Preparations in full swing for Telangana State elections as state gears up for polling day

Hanumakonda (Telangana) | November 29, 2023 3:19:37 PM IST

All preparations are underway for the smooth conduct of polling for the Telangana State Assembly elections on November 30. ... read..

Gujarat: 24 injured after fire breaks following blast in Surat chemical factory

Surat (Gujarat) | November 29, 2023 3:19:26 PM IST

A total of 24 people sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a chemical factory in Surat, Gujarat, on Wednesday. ... read..

Indian Navy's operational demonstration 2023 on December 4 at Sindhudurg

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 2:20:12 PM IST

The Indian Navy will display its operational prowess and capabilities through an 'Operational Demonstration' covering a spectrum of naval operations by ships and aircraft at the iconic Sindhudurg Fort on the western seaboard of India on December 4, 2023. ... read..

Kerala Governor action on pending bills came only after hearing in top court, Supreme Court notes

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 2:20:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the Kerala Governor, after the institution of proceedings, has exercised power by granting assent to one bill sent by the state government and seven bills have been reserved for consideration by the president. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami meets workers at Chinyalisaur Community Health Centre

Uttarkashi (Uttarkhand) | November 29, 2023 2:20:05 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the rescued workers on Wednesday during his visit to the Chinyalisaur Community Health Centre, where they are undergoing treatment a day after being evacuated successfully. ... read..

Airports Authority of India observes Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2023

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 2:19:55 PM IST

The country's largest airport operator and sole Air Navigation Service Provider, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is observing Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2023. The week-long celebration, that started Tuesday, is being observed at all airports and ... read..

Uttarakhand: After rescue, workers share light moments at Chinyalisaur Community Health Centre

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 2:19:53 PM IST

A rescued worker at Chinyalisaur Community Health Centre on Wednesday shared a video of his fellow workers having some light moments after enduring 17 days of ordeal inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Red Hills reservoir gates opened after continued rainfall in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 29, 2023 2:19:45 PM IST

The sluice gates of the Red Hills reservoir were opened on Wednesday to release 200 cusecs of water as Chennai continued to receive rainfall. ... read..

"We fulfilled our commitment" says specialist Rat Miner team as they celebrate successful rescue of 41 workers

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 2:19:41 PM IST

When heavy machinery broke down in an effort to drill through the debris that had trapped 41 workers in the Silkyara tunnel, the rescuers resorted to rat-hole mining, a banned practice in the country. ... read..

40 passengers fell ill due to food poisoning on Bharat Gaurav train

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 2:19:37 PM IST

40 passengers travelling on the Bharat Gaurav train from Chennai to Pune suffered from food poisoning. ... read..

"Workers fully examined, everyone is healthy" says CM Dhami after meeting wrokers at Chinyalisaur Hospital

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 2:19:33 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the rescued workers from the Silkyara tunnel at Chinyalisaur Hospital on Wednesday and said that workers have been completely examined and they are healthy. ... read..

Atal Dulloo appointed as J&K's new Chief Secretary

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 1:19:47 PM IST

Atal Dulloo has been appointed as the new chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Centre appoints Atal Dulloo as new Chief Secretary of J-K with effect from December 1,2023

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 1:19:43 PM IST

The Central government on Wednesday appointed senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Atal Dulloo as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from December 1 this year. ... read..

Land for Job Scam: Court grants time to accused persons to inspect documents

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 1:19:35 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday granted more time to the accused persons in the Land for Jobs scam to inspect the documents filed along with the charge sheet by the CBI. ... read..

Uttarakhand: NDRF rescue team members recount experience leading to evacuation of 41 workers

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 1:19:32 PM IST

National Disaster Relief Force personnel Manmohan Singh Rawat, who was commander of the team that went in to rescue workers in the Uttarkashi tunnel on Wednesday said that throughout the operations they maintained constant contact with those trapped insid ... read..

PM Modi to virtually interact with Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra beneficiaries Thursday

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 1:19:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to Avtar Singh Kochar in ED, MCOCA case

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 1:19:05 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Avtar Singh Kochar in the money laundering as well as in the MCOCA case. ... read..

"I have invited him to clarify situation": Karnataka CM after BR Patil threatened to reign over corruption charges

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 29, 2023 1:19:00 PM IST

A day after senior Congress leader and MLA BR Patil, accused Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda of leveling corruption charges against him over public works and demanded a probe into the matter, CM Siddaramaiah said that he had spoken with Patil ... read..

Met office predicts rain in various regions in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 29, 2023 12:20:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh has been experiencing sudden rainfall for the past couple of days in various regions. The Regional Meteorological Centre has also predicted that this will continue for the next a few days in the state. ... read..

Uttarkashi Rescue Operation Health Nodal Officer says all 41 workers are healthy

Chiniyalisaur (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 12:20:54 PM IST

After screening and a health checkup at Chiniyalisaur Community Health Centre, 41 workers who were successfully rescued from the Silkyara Tunnel are healthy, said Dr. Bimlesh Joshi, Nodal Officer Health of Rescue operation. ... read..

House collapses in Mumbai after cylinder blast, 6 people injured

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 29, 2023 12:20:40 PM IST

An incident of house collapse has been reported in the Chembur area of Mumbai due to a cylinder blast, a BMC official said on Wednesday. ... read..

"PM Modi didn't miss single day's update" says Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 12:20:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Wednesday, expressed his happiness on the successful rescue of trapped 41 workers from the Uttarkashi tunnel and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself was being constantly updated of the mission ... read..

BSF and Punjab Police recover contraband drugs in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 29, 2023 12:20:29 PM IST

In a joint operation the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police recovered contraband drugs on Wednesday on the outskirts of Village Ranian, District Amritsar. ... read..

West Bengal: TMC gears up to counter Amit Shah's mega Kolkata rally today

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 12:20:27 PM IST

Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's address to a mega rally in Kolkata on Wednesday, the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal has planned to counter the BJP leader's visit. ... read..

"Workers showed courage, kept our hopes alive:" says Bhaskar Khulbe who supervised Uttarakhand tunnel rescue

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 11:21:57 AM IST

The courage displayed by the workers trapped for 17 days inside the collapsed Silyara tunnel in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand gave a boost to those involved in the multi-agency rescue operation. ... read..

"Combined sense of purpose to save 41 people outweighed all challenges" says Tunnelling expert Arnold Dix

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 11:21:55 AM IST

After the successful evacuation of all 41 workers who were trapped inside Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel for 17 days, International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, said on Wednesday that though there were multiple challenges in the rescue operation, the comb ... read..

"Celebrated only yesterday:" A late Diwali for families of rescued workers from Uttarkashi tunnel

Shravasti (Uttar Pradesh) | November 29, 2023 11:21:53 AM IST

Family and friends of the 41 workers, who were safely pulled out from the debris of the collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi after 17 days are jubiliant and have been celebrating by bursting firecrackers. ... read..

J-K: Rohingya man among 5 arrested for human trafficking in Bandipora

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 29, 2023 11:21:43 AM IST

Five people, including a Rohinhya man, have been arrested in connection with a case of alleged human trafficking in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said. ... read..

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader arrested for 'derogatory' remarks against CM Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 29, 2023 11:21:39 AM IST

Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested former Mayor of the city and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Datta Dalvi for his alleged objectionable language against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the officials said. ... read..

"All workers are happy and doing well": Uttarakhand Minister after meeting rescued workers from Uttarkashi Tunnel

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 11:21:28 AM IST

Uttarakhand minister Prem Chand Aggarwal on Wednesday said that all 41 workers who were rescued after 17 days, are happy and doing well now. ... read..

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue op: medical checkup of 41 workers underway

Chiniyalisaur (Uttarakhand) | November 29, 2023 10:20:42 AM IST

A medical checkup of 41 workers who were successfully rescued from the Silkyara Tunnel located on Uttarkashi-Yamnotri Road is going on at Chiniyalisaud Community Health Centre. ... read..

J-K police recovers 222 kg poppy straw in Udhampur; one apprehended

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 29, 2023 10:20:40 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered 222 kg of psychotropic substance 'poppy straw' from a truck at Zero Point Chenani on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Udhampur, said a press release on Tuesday. ... read..

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