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Mizoram: Assam Rifles recover heroin worth over Rs 47 lakh in Aizawl; 2 held

Aizawl (Mizoram) | November 28, 2023 3:50:27 PM IST

In another crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles along with Special Narcotics CID Crime arrested two persons and recovered heroin worth over 47 lakh in Aizawl, Mizoram. ... read..

"You have to be arm-twisted to pay money that you are obligated to": SC to Delhi government over fund release for RRTS

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 3:50:22 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned Delhi government for not providing the full amount of its share of funds for Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) project and observing that it has to be "arm-twisted" to pay money that it is obligated to. ... read..

GenZ expresses their concern over shrinking wildlife habitat

Guwahati (Assam) | November 28, 2023 3:50:05 PM IST

To attain a better understanding of forest ecology in the urban landscape, Aaranyak organised an event titled Nature's Wonderland - A journey of curiosity, supported by Wipro Foundation and LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. (LASA), focusing on forest bi ... read..

Delhi HC notice on PIL against Universities allowing only female candidates for B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing Course

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 2:50:54 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on Public Interest Litigation, sought direction to quash the existing rule that only women candidates are eligible for B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing Course in Nursing Colleges run by All India Institute of Medical Scie ... read..

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami, takes stock of the situation

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 28, 2023 2:50:40 PM IST

With operations to safely evacuate 41 trapped labourers out of the Silkyara tunnel underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the ongoing rescue and relief efforts from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami via call on Tuesday. ... read..

Women from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand make a dash for Agniveer recruitment in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 2:50:36 PM IST

A large number of women arrived at the Army Medical Corps in Lucknow to take the physical tests in the women's military recruitment rally under the Agniveer scheme on Tuesday. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot confident of Congress forming govt in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 28, 2023 2:50:32 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that Congress will form government in all five states because of its social guarantees. ... read..

Indian Army vigilant at LOC to stop any attempt of infiltration in North Kashmir

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 28, 2023 2:50:26 PM IST

The Indian Army has stepped up its vigilance along the Line of Control (LOC) in Kupwara district of North Kashmir, constantly striving to thwart any attempts of infiltration from Pakistan. ... read..

HC notice to Centre, Delhi Govt on PIL seeks timely enforcement of employee data upload mandate

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 2:50:24 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Centre and Delhi Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea sought direction to frame rules required to implement Section 31A of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, as inserted by the Minimum Wages (Del ... read..

SC refuses to entertain bail plea of Senthil Balaji, says health condition doesn't seem to be 'very serious'

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 2:50:19 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant bail to DMK minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, on medical grounds. ... read..

"Hoping for good news by evening": Nodal Officer for Silkyara rescue raises hope of early evacuation of trapped labourers

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 28, 2023 2:50:17 PM IST

Nodal Officer for the Silkyara rescue operation and Secretary to the Uttarakhand government, Neeraj Khairwal, during a press briefing on Tuesday, informed that if there are no more hurdles, the rescuers are anticipating an early evacuation of the trapped ... read..

Bharat Biotech, institute Sydney ID partner to combat infectious diseases

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 28, 2023 2:50:14 PM IST

Bharat Biotech International and the University of Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance vaccine research initiatives, strengthen academic-industry partnerships and augment global efforts to combat ... read..

Union Minister Athawale demands two Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra from BJP

By Amit Kumar New Delhi | November 28, 2023 2:50:12 PM IST

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and President of the Republican Party of India (A) Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday demanded two Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra from the BJP. Athawale will soon meet BJP President J P Nadda and Union Home Min ... read..

2 killed, several injured after passenger bus overturns in MP's Panna

Panna (Madhya Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 2:50:02 PM IST

Two persons died and several injured after a passenger bus overturned in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district on Tuesday, a police official said. ... read..

Delhi HC imposes Rs Two lakh fine on Ashneer Grover for violating court order by posting against Bharat Pe

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 2:49:58 PM IST

The Delhi High court on Tuesday imposed costs of Rs. Two lakh on Former Managing director of Bharat Pe, Ashneer Grover for violating court's order by making social media post against Bharat Pe. ... read..

Telangana: Educational institutions to remain shut on Nov 29, 30 in Hyderabad for Assembly polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 28, 2023 2:49:54 PM IST

In view of the state election, all educational institutions in the Hyderabad district will remain closed on November 29 and 30. ... read..

From tragedy to triumph: Survivor Nidhi Chaphekar's 'Unbroken' journey after Brussels bombings

By Prashant Sonni Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2023 2:49:45 PM IST

Nidhi Chaphekar, a former air hostess with Jet Airways and survivor of the 2016 Brussels bombings, said that no one even thought that such an attack could happen in the world, stressing that it was "horrible." ... read..

"BJP is poisoning education and trying to spread hatred..." : RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari over calendar row

Patna (Bihar) | November 28, 2023 2:49:43 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Mrityunjay Tiwari on Tuesday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party for allegation of limiting the number of holidays for schools in Bihar during Hindu festivals and increasing it for Muslim festivals and said that BJP has become is ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath appeals to opposition to allow assembly smooth conduct of proceedings

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 1:50:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday welcomed all legislators who came to attend the winter session of the Assembly session and appealed to the opposition to extend support to conduct the proceedings smoothly. ... read..

India prepared, see no threat from China respiratory infections: Safdarjung Hospital's pulmonary head

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 1:50:16 PM IST

Stating that the latest respiratory illness outbreak in China is no threat to India, Dr Neeraj Kumar Gupta, Pulmonary Department Head at Safadarjung Hospital said, "we are well prepared." ... read..

"Comparing Mahatma Gandhi with anyone nothing short of sacrilege": Congress criticises VP Dhankhar's comments

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 1:49:48 PM IST

A day after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar compared Mahatma Gandhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that comparing the great Mahatma Gandhi to anybody is nothing short of a "sacrilege". ... read..

Tamil Nadu rains: 200 cft of excess water released from Chembarambakkam lake, flood alert sounded in Chennai

Tamil Nadu | November 28, 2023 1:49:46 PM IST

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu affecting the daily lives of the people and severely disrupting trains, flights and bus services. ... read..

Mumbai: 20-year-old woman Agniveer trainee allegedly dies by suicide

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2023 12:50:05 PM IST

A 20-year-old woman undergoing Agniveer training in the Navy allegedly died by hanging herself from ceiling in Mumbai, said police on Tuesday. ... read..

Assam: River island Majuli immersed in Raas Mahotsav

Majuli (Assam) | November 28, 2023 12:50:09 PM IST

The annual Raas Mahotsav is here, and what better place can be than Majuli in Assam to immerse oneself in the bhakti of Lord Krishna. The annual Raas Mahotsav or Raas Leela has started in Assam's Majuli, the world's largest inhabited river island. ... read..

"Request people in Delhi and NCR to be alert": Environment Minister Gopal Rai after slight improvement in AQI

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 12:50:01 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday advised citizens to remain cautious although the air quality had improved after the rain on Monday. ... read..

BJP accuses Nitish of appeasement over new Holiday calendar, JDU says BJP raising a non-issue

Patna (Bihar) | November 28, 2023 12:49:53 PM IST

An all-out war of words has broken out between the BJP and the ruling BJP-RJD in Bihar after the state government issued a new Holiday calendar for school. The BJP has accused the Bihar government of appeasment claiming that Muslim holidays have been incr ... read..

"Government does not want to face opposition": Akhilesh Yadav targets CM Yogi on first day of UP Assembly's winter session

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 12:49:40 PM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav targeted the Yogi Adityanath-led-BJP government in Uttar Pradesh over issues of farmers, reservation and an alleged poor condition of education in the state as the four-day winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislat ... read..

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: BJP criticises Congress for post against PM Modi, calls it 'unfortunate'

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 12:49:38 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam hit out at the Congress party on Tuesday over its post against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand. ... read..

Four-day Winter session of Uttar Pradesh Legislature commences from today

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 11:51:28 AM IST

The four-day session of Uttar Pradesh Legislature has been convened by the state cabinet from today. The assembly will be governed by new rules. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Kashi Ghats cleaned overnight after Dev Diwali celebration

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 11:51:23 AM IST

After the spectacular celebration of Dev Diwali in Varanasi, illuminating the city's ghats with 12 lakh earthen lamps; the city's administration has demonstrated efficiency in cleaning these lamps overnight, ensuring that the ghats remain pristine and wel ... read..

"Nearly 4000 personnel to be involved in counting of votes": Mizoram ramps up preparations for results day

General News | November 28, 2023 11:51:21 AM IST

Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], November 28: As the assembly election results day nears, Mizoram ramps up preparations for counting of votes. ... read..

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Multi-pronged operations underway as vertical, manual drilling works continue

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 28, 2023 11:51:00 AM IST

The efforts to rescue 41 trapped labourers are progressing on multiple fronts with both vertical and manual drilling works taking off at an almost similar pace from atop the hill and inside the tunnel accordingly on Tuesday. ... read..

600 kg ghee from Jodhpur Gaushala sent for 'Mahayagya' to be held in Ayodhya's Ram Lala Temple

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | November 28, 2023 11:50:55 AM IST

About 600 kilograms of clarified butter (desi ghee) has been sent from Jodhpur to light the eternal flame (Akhand Jyoti) and perform the Mahayagya in the Ram Lala Temple of Ayodhya. ... read..

UP: Hindu side petitioner offers prayers at residence on submission day of Gyanvapi Mosque Survey report

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 11:50:47 AM IST

Amid the ongoing survey of the Gyanvapi complex by the Archaeological Survey of India, Petitioner on the Hindu side of the case, Rekha Pathak offered prayers at her residence in hope of the submission of the Gyanvapi Mosque Survey report on the deadline, ... read..

After ban on banners, SP MLAs find new way to protest during winter session of UP assembly

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 11:50:44 AM IST

Ahead of the winter session, the Samajwadi Party (SP) called a meeting of party MLAs under the chairmanship of party chief Akhilesh Yadav. After the ban on banners and placards, Samajwadi Party MLAs have found a new way to protest in the assembly. ... read..

J-K: Army steps up vigil along Line of Control in Kupwara

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 28, 2023 11:50:26 AM IST

Following the recovery of arms and ammunition in Kupwara district a day ago, the Indian Army on Tuesday stepped up vigilance along the Line of Control (LoC), 'striving' to thwart any attempts at infiltration, an army official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Rainfall likely to continue till Dec 3, says Met office

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 11:50:20 AM IST

The sudden rainfall in Madhya Pradesh ahead of the chilly weather is likely to continue throughout the week, the state Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted the same weather conditions in the state till December 3. ... read..

Tripura CM attends 'Shri Harinam Sankirtan'

Agartala (Tripura) | November 28, 2023 11:50:18 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has attended the ongoing month-long 'Shree Hari Naam Sankirtan' being held here, according to an official release. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Fog blankets Lucknow city, traffic slows down

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 10:54:28 AM IST

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has been experiencing cold weather conditions in recent days, with fog blanketing the city and slowing down traffic. ... read..

J-K: Fifth round of 'Back to Village' programme concludes successfully in 152 panchayats of Kupwara district

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 28, 2023 10:54:24 AM IST

The fifth edition of 'Back to Village', a government-sponsored mega-public outreach programme, concluded peacefully in the 152 panchayats of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Two-day session of Punjab Assembly scheduled to start from today

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 28, 2023 10:54:18 AM IST

A two-day session of the Punjab Assembly has been convened by the cabinet led by the Bhagwant Mann government and is scheduled to start on Tuesday. ... read..

Karnaraka: Tiger that killed 50-year old woman, captured in Hediyala

Hediyala (Karnataka) | November 28, 2023 10:54:16 AM IST

In the Hediyala range of Bandipur Tiger Reserve, a 10-year-old male tiger, responsible for the death of a 50-year-old woman, was successfully captured on Tuesday. ... read..

"Will bring them out soon": Workers assert confidence as manual drilling makes swift progress

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 28, 2023 10:54:14 AM IST

The workers involved in rat-hole mining inside the Silkyara tunnel to rescue 41 trapped labourers asserted confidence that the drilling work will be completed in 24 hours and the trapped labourers will be brought out soon as the rescue efforts entered 17t ... read..

BJP accuses Nitish Kumar of appeasement after release of new Bihar school calendar

Patna (Bihar) | November 28, 2023 10:54:10 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday launched a fresh attack against the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for allegedly decreasing the number of holidays for the state's schools during Hindu festivals and increasing it for Muslim festivals. ... read..

Vadodara's Heritage Week celebration showcases menus from across the globe

Vadodara (Gujarat) | November 28, 2023 10:54:08 AM IST

As part of Vadodara's Heritage Week celebrations, a unique exhibition showcasing menus from restaurants and hotels across the globe was organised on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Manual drilling underway, 50 metres crossed so far in total

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 28, 2023 9:52:42 AM IST

As the rescue operations enter the 17th day in the Silkyara tunnel, the work of manual drilling is underway to bring out the trapped workers. ... read..

Odisha Vigilance nabs police inspector, seizes from him Rs 7.5 lakh 'ill gotten cash'

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha0 | November 28, 2023 9:52:37 AM IST

Odisha Vigilance nabbed a inspector rank police officer posted at Baipariguda police station with lakhs of alleged bribe money. ... read..

At AQI of 354, Delhi air quality sees slight improvement after rainfall

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 9:52:35 AM IST

The air pollution in the National Capital improved slightly on Tuesday morning following light rainfall in several parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region a day ago. ... read..

Central government is giving Rs 6,080 crores for railway sector in Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hosur (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2023 9:52:33 AM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday asserted that the Central government has provided 6,080 crore rupees for the development of Tamil Nadu in the railway sector in the last one year. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Armed men attack salesman, rob TASMAC shop in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2023 9:52:31 AM IST

Four armed robbers attacked a liquor salesman and looted liquor bottles worth Rs 1 lakh and 48 from a Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) shop in the Sholavandan area of Madurai district on November 25. ... read..

WB: All-Women Squad of Pace setters to lead 10K run at Tata Steel 25K race in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 28, 2023 9:52:25 AM IST

An all-women squad of pacers are set to lead the eighth edition of the 2023 Tata Steel Kolkata 25K scheduled to take place on December 17 in the city of joy, Kolkata. ... read..

J&K: Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar inaugurates Jhiri Mela 2023

Jhiri (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 28, 2023 9:52:23 AM IST

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar inaugurated the week-long Jhiri Mela on Monday amid a grand ceremony. ... read..

Vice President Dhankar sparks controversy comparing Mahatma Gandhi with PM Modi; draws criticism from Congress MP

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 8:52:19 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar has received sharp criticism from Congress MP Manickam Tagore for allegedly comparing Mahatma Gandhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Odisha Pavilion reclaims 'Award of Excellence in Display' at IITF-2023; CM praises efforts

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 8:52:14 AM IST

Odisha Pavilion, which was the centre of the attraction at the India International Trade Fair (IITF-2023) in New Delhi reclaimed the Award of Excellence in Display as IITF-2023 concludes on a high note on Monday at Pragati Maidan. ... read..

"BJP leader from backward community will become CM": Piyush Goyal exudes confidence in BJP's victory in Telangana

Warangal (Telangana) | November 28, 2023 8:52:12 AM IST

Ahead of the elections in Telangana, Union Minister Piyush Goyal exuded confidence in BJP, saying his party is going to win the elections and a leader from the backward community of BJP will become Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

Heavy rainfall fills Mordhana dam in Tamil Nadu, farmers anxious yet hopeful for groundwater recharge

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2023 6:47:15 AM IST

Following the incessant recent rainfall in the Mordhana dam region in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, the dam has reached its full capacity. ... read..

MP: Man arrested for killing father, sister over mental health treatment dispute

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 5:47:24 AM IST

A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his father and sister as they were getting him treated for his mental illness in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, police said on Monday. ... read..

Youth dies of electrocution in Maharashtra's Thane while erecting pavilion

General News | November 28, 2023 5:47:22 AM IST

Thane (Maharashtra) [India], November 28 (ANI) An 18-year-old youth died of electrocution in the Kalwa area in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday, police said. ... read..

Pune: FIR against flight training academy officials for non-cooperation in twin aircraft crash probe

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2023 4:52:03 AM IST

A case has been registered against the officials of Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt. Ltd. in Baramati near Maharashtra's Pune on Monday for their allegedly not cooperating with the officials of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in an i ... read..

33 passengers injured as bus overturns in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh (Rajasthan) | November 28, 2023 4:51:55 AM IST

At least 33 passengers were left injured after a bus they were travelling in from Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur to Rajasthan's Pratapgarh overturned late on Monday night, police said. ... read..

Light rain triggers waterlogging in Haryana's Jhajjar; IMD forecasts more showers for Delhi-NCR

Jhajjar (Haryana) | November 28, 2023 4:51:53 AM IST

Many parts of Jhajjar witnessed water logging after light rain lashed parts of Haryana on Monday evening. ... read..

Cochin University stampede: Kerala State Human Rights Commission registers case, seeks report from varsity admin

By Aparna Jacob Ernakulam (Kerala) | November 28, 2023 3:47:19 AM IST

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has asked the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) administration to file a report within two weeks after investigating the circumstances under which the tech fest stampede took place, which ... read..

J-K: Arms, ammunition recovered in Kupwara; two held

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 27, 2023 11:48:57 PM IST

Two persons were apprehended on Monday after arms and ammunition were recovered in Kupwara district, said an official statement issued by the Indian Army. ... read..

Kashi glows in splendour on Dev Diwali with display of 21 lakh 'diyas', CM Adityanath lights first lamp

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 27, 2023 11:48:55 PM IST

In a breathtaking spectacle on Kartik Purnima evening, the ghats of Kashi looked celestial, illuminated with 21 lakh earthen lamps (diyas). ... read..

Dev Deepawali became spiritual event not just of Kashi or India, but of the world: CM Yogi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 27, 2023 11:48:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'Dev Deepawali' has become a spiritual event all over the world. ... read..

UP: MP-MLA Court ask Rahul Gandhi to appear on December 16 in 2018 case

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 27, 2023 11:48:36 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by MP/MLA court on December 16 in connection with a 2018 case over using derogatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a Bengaluru conference. ... read..

Kerala: Fast Track Court awards 40 years imprisonment, fine of Rs 20,000 to woman in POCSO case

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | November 27, 2023 11:48:34 PM IST

Kerala special Fast Track Court has sentenced a woman to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000 in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) case on Monday. ... read..

Five operatives of Canada-based terrorist Arsh Dalla arrested, hand grenades recovered: Delhi Police

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 11:48:32 PM IST

Five operatives of designated terrorists Arshdeep Dalla have been arrested and highly sophisticated weapons and hand grenades were recovered from their possession, Delhi Police said on Monday. ... read..

Jind school sexual assault case: Police adds more sections after one more victim came to record her statement

Jind (Haryana) | November 27, 2023 11:48:29 PM IST

In the sexual assault case of 142 girls by the school principal in Haryana's Jind district, the Haryana police have added more sections after one more girl came forward to record her statement under section 164 of CrPc. ... read..

"Three member committee formed to investigate incident": CUSAT VC on Tech Fest stampede

Kochi (Kerala) | November 27, 2023 11:48:27 PM IST

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Vice Chancellor Dr PG Sankaran on Monday informed that a three-member committee has been formed to investigate the tech fest stampede incident in which four students died and several students were left i ... read..

Snatcher tries to steal AAP MLA Somnath Bharti's mobile, caught by locals

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 11:48:21 PM IST

A man who was trying to steal Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti's Mobile phone was caught red-handed by locals on Monday, police said. ... read..

BJP does not have organisation, it has central agencies: Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 11:48:13 PM IST

In reaction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiating an investigation against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said that since they do not have organisation, they are using the central agencies as one. ... read..

Both Congress, BRS immersed in corruption, parivarvad: JP Nadda

Kamareddy (Telangana) | November 27, 2023 11:48:09 PM IST

A few days before Telangana goes to poll, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda said that both Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are immersed in corruption and "parivarvad." ... read..

16 flights diverted due to bad weather in Delhi

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 11:48:07 PM IST

At least 16 flights were diverted from Delhi after operations were impacted at the capital's airport because of heavy rain and lightning. ... read..

Supriya Sule urges Maharashtra govt to help farmers after unseasonal rains damage crops

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 27, 2023 11:48:05 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule on Monday urged the Maharashtra government to help the farmers after unseasonal rains damaged crops across the state. ... read..

"We've started relief work": Gujarat Health Minister on death toll amid unseasonal rainfall

Mehsana (Gujarat) | November 27, 2023 11:48:03 PM IST

Reacting to the death toll in Gujarat due to unseasonal rainfall that claimed 27 lives, Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said on Monday that they have started the relief work on the instruction of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. ... read..

"BRS illegally occupied Masjid lands in Telangana...": Priyanka Gandhi in Gadwal

Gadwal (Telangana) | November 27, 2023 11:48:01 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday launched an attack on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and alleged that BRS has illegally occupied Masjid lands and occupied the land of waqf board with the help of All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslim ... read..

"Kashi is synonymous with Dev Deepavali": PM Modi

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 11:47:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness about the presence of diplomats from several nations, who got a glimpse of India's cultural vibrancy in Kashi's Dev Deepavali. ... read..

Winter Assembly Session of Haryana to start from Dec 15

Chandigarh (Haryana) | November 27, 2023 11:47:29 PM IST

The Winter Session of the Haryana Assembly will begin on December 15, an official statement said. ... read..

Exercise Mitra Shakti 2023: Indian, Sri Lankan armies hold joint tactical drills in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 27, 2023 10:56:15 PM IST

The troops of Indian and Sri Lankan armies underwent joint tactical drills at the College of Military Engineering in Pune as a part of Exercise Mitra Shakti 2023, an official statement said on Monday. ... read..

UP govt lays network of 5,000 km of roads under CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 27, 2023 10:56:03 PM IST

In order to strengthen the infrastructure and improve connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has done extensive work over the past six and a half years on the widening, strengthening, and reconstruction of roads over various kilometres across ... read..

Assam Rifles concludes National Integration Tour

Kohima (Nagaland) | November 27, 2023 10:55:54 PM IST

The Assam Rifles marked the conclusion of the National Integration Tour with a flag ceremony upon their return to Kohima from Delhi and Amritsar. ... read..

J-K: Pir Panchal organizes event on Mumbai terror attack, urges people to remain vigilant

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 27, 2023 10:55:52 PM IST

A mega cultural festival was organised in a far-flung area of Jammu and Kashmir's Bhatni village in the Ramban District on Monday on the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed 166 lives. ... read..

Amid drone threat, BSF intensified security measures for foggy days

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 10:55:47 PM IST

Ahead of the foggy season in winter, Intelligence agencies raised concern after the Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted more than two dozen Pakistani drones in the last fortnight that entered Indian territory to drop narcotics and arms. ... read..

Ex-IAS officer Pandian who joined BJD is committed to CM Patnaik: Odisha Minister

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 27, 2023 10:55:39 PM IST

Odisha Minister Pratap Keshari Deb on Monday said that former IAS officer VK Pandian, who joined the Biju Janata Dal today, is committed to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and has been tirelessly working for the progress of the state. ... read..

"India lost World Cup because of PM's presence, Tejas might 'crash' as PM did sortie" claims TMC MP Santanu Sen

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 10:55:25 PM IST

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a sortie on the fighter jet Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru, Trinamool Congress MP Santanu Sen clamied that the Tejas fighter might "crash" after PM Modi had flown in it. ... read..

"Goal is to make Himachal 'Green Energy' by March 2026": CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 27, 2023 10:55:20 PM IST

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government has set a goal to make Himachal Pradesh a Green Energy State by March 31, 2026. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu attends Boita Bandana ceremony in Odisha to reflect ties with Southeast Asia

Jagatsinghpur (Odisha) | November 27, 2023 10:55:13 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday attended the Boita Bandana ceremony which was organized by the Paradip Port Authority at Paradip. ... read..

"Unfortunate and serious": BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi slams TMC MP's remarks on PM Modi's Tejas sortie

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 10:55:10 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday said that the TMC leader Shantanu Sen's remarks that Tejas fighter aircraft might "crash" after PM Modi had flown in it are serious and unfortunate. ... read..

Delhi-bound flight diverted to Jaipur due to bad weather

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 10:55:05 PM IST

The Vistara flight from Guwahati to Delhi (GAU-DEL) was diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to bad weather and air traffic congestion at Delhi airport on Monday. ... read..

Light rain lashes several parts of the national capital

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 10:55:03 PM IST

Light rain lashed several parts of the Delhi-NCR on Monday evening. ... read..

"Gandhiji would have praised PM Modi for taking forward Swachhta Abhiyan," says Dhankhar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 27, 2023 10:55:01 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said that if Mahatma Gandhi were alive today, he would have praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking forward the Swachhta Abhiyan. ... read..

"It is very astonishing...," BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Santanu Sen's remarks

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 10:54:52 PM IST

Reacting to Trinamool Congress MP Santanu Sen's remarks, West Bengal BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Monday said that it is very "astonishing" that an educated person, a doctor like Santanu Sen speaks like an "illiterate." ... read..

Indian Army to boost firepower with 200 new mounted howitzers, 400 towed gun systems

By Ajit K Dubey New Delhi | November 27, 2023 10:54:48 PM IST

In a bid to boost its mobile firepower in high-altitude border areas like Line of Actual Control with China the Indian Army is soon going to issue a tender for acquiring 200 new mounted howitzers equipped with 105 mm guns. ... read..

Gujarat: Death toll rises to 27 amid unseasonal rainfall

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 27, 2023 10:54:45 PM IST

The death toll in Gujarat due to unseasonal rainfall that hit several parts of the state over the weekend increased to 27 on Monday, claiming the lives of 79 animals, an official statement from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said. ... read..

J-K: Human trafficking network busted, Rohingya man among 5 arrested in Bandipora

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 27, 2023 10:54:42 PM IST

Bandipora Police on Monday arrested five people, including a Rohingya national, in connection with a human trafficking network in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. ... read..

Respiratory illness cases in China due to "common viruses, no possibility of another COVID-like pandemic yet": AIIMS doctor

New Delhi | November 27, 2023 10:54:34 PM IST

Amid rising cases of respiratory illness in China, Dr SK Kabra, (HoD Mother and Child Block, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS) has said that viral infections are common in winters and there is no possibility of another pandemic like COVID ye ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu appeals people to follow Guru Nanak Dev's preachings

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 27, 2023 10:54:32 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu while congratulating the state and countrymen on the occasion of Guru Parv said that the work done by Guru Nanak Dev for Sikhism is a big message for everyone. ... read..

"BJP, BRS policy is to just stay in power and become richer": Priyanka Gandhi Gandhi in Telangana

Bhongir (Telangana) | November 27, 2023 10:54:27 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is working to stay in power and become richer while the underprivileged are becoming poorer. ... read..

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