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Indian Immunologicals Ltd commemorates 25 yrs of Human Biologicals Institute, announces new vaccines

Ooty (Tamil Nadu) | November 25, 2023 6:53:42 PM IST

Indian Immunologicals Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) marked a significant milestone as its human health division, Human Biologicals Institute (HBI), celebrated its 25th year since its inception on Saturday. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Met department predicts snowfall in higher reaches of hill state on Nov 26, 27

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 6:53:40 PM IST

The Weather Department in Himachal Pradesh has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of the hill state for two days, November 26 and 27. ... read..

BJP committed to ending injustice done to Madiga community: PM Modi in poll-bound Telangana

Kamareddy, (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 6:53:36 PM IST

A day after instructing officials to expedite the committee formation for a reservation to the Madiga community, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that his government is committed to "ending the injustice done" to the community. ... read..

Ministry of Education kick-starts third phase of Yuva Sangam under 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' initiative

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 6:53:33 PM IST

The Ministry of Education kicked off the third phase of Yuva Sangam with a delegation of 50 students belonging to diverse parts of Madhya Pradesh travelling to West Bengal for a cultural-cum-educational tour. ... read..

"We are going to bring terrorism down": J-K DGP on Rajouri encounter

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 25, 2023 6:53:29 PM IST

The Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, RR Swain, said on Saturday that the police officials, along with the Indian Army, will bring terrorism down. ... read..

Jharkhand: BJP slams Hemant Soren-led govt over giving protection to Bangladeshi infiltrators

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 25, 2023 6:53:27 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party state spokesperson Pratul Shahdev accused the Jharkhand government of giving protection to Bangladeshi infiltrators and said that whenever the state government is questioned about Bangladeshi infiltrators, the state government start ... read..

J-K: BJP delegation meets Jammu DC, demands for development of migrant Kashmiri camps

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 25, 2023 6:53:25 PM IST

A BJP delegation on Saturday called on Deputy Commissioner of Police (Jammu) Sachin Kumar Vaishya and pushed for development initiatives at camps housing migrant Kashmiri residents. ... read..

Telangana: Anti-Congress posters come up in Nizamabad ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

Nizamabad (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 6:53:21 PM IST

A week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) put up anti-Congress posters in Hyderabad, similar posters have now surfaced at Nizamabad in poll-bound Telangana. ... read..

Teachers stage hunger strike in Tamil Nadu's Salem, demands to remove pay disparity

Salem (Tamil Nadu) | November 25, 2023 6:53:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary School teachers staged a hunger strike at Salem Fort grounds demanding to remove the parity in the pay scale of post-graduate teachers. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Tourism chief RS Bali announces transformative initiatives worth crores in Kangra

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 6:53:16 PM IST

The Cabinet Minister in Himachal Pradesh and Chairman of the Himachal Tourism Board, RS Bali on Saturday announced a series of transformative initiatives in Kangra aimed at enhancing cultural and recreational facilities in the region. ... read..

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Delhi court sentences life imprisonment to four convicts

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 5:53:49 PM IST

The Saket Court of Delhi on Saturday sentenced four convicts to life imprisonment for killing TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan in 2008. ... read..

Delhi Court grants bail to accused in 4 yrs old murder case, says no connected evidence

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 5:53:43 PM IST

The Rohini Sessions Court of Delhi has granted bail to an accused in a 4-year-old murder case and said the accused has been in judicial custody since April 27, 2019, and that there is no connecting evidence against the accused except disclosure statement. ... read..

"BJP, BRS are using ED, Income Tax dept to target our party leaders," Telangana Cong chief Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 5:53:39 PM IST

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Revanth Reddy on Saturday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi over the recent raids on Congress leaders in Telangana, claiming that both parties were misusing the E ... read..

Excise Case: Delhi Court to hear bail petition of AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Nov 28

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 5:53:37 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi will hear the bail petition of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to alleged liquor irregularities case on November 28. ... read..

BSF Meghalaya thwarts cross-border smuggling attempt; seizes goods worth Rs 11 lakh in two separate operations

Shillong (Meghalaya) | November 25, 2023 5:53:24 PM IST

The troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya launched an operation and thwarted smuggling attempts near the Bangladesh border in two separate operations and seized goods worth Rs 11 lakh, said an official statement by the BSF on Friday. ... read..

Ram Janmbhoomi Trust shares pictures of floor inlay work at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 5:53:21 PM IST

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has shared a few pictures of the ongoing floor-inlay work at the Ram Temple on Saturday. ... read..

"Party's guarantees will prove to be masterstroke": Vaibhav Gehlot expresses confidence in winning Rajasthan polls

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 5:53:17 PM IST

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday cast his vote in the Assembly elections and expressed his confidence in Congress repeating the government in the state. ... read..

"People supporting BJP beyond caste, religion": UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak on Rajasthan Assembly polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 5:53:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said on Saturday that people in Rajasthan are supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) beyond caste and religion. ... read..

Delhi LG gives nod for filing appeal in Supreme Court in 1984 anti-Sikh riots related case

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 5:53:13 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given the go-ahead to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court judgement acquitting six accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. ... read..

"No hindrance in voting": Rajasthan police clarifies after stone pelting in Sikar

Sikar (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 5:53:11 PM IST

After heavy stone pelting was reported in Sikar on the polling day in Rajasthan on Saturday, police have clarified that there is no hindrance in voting and people should come out and vote. ... read..

"IMCR, DGHS taking appropriate steps," says Mansukh Mandaviya as China battles pneumonia outbreak

Mehsana (Gujarat) | November 25, 2023 4:49:06 PM IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday that the ongoing situation of the pneumonia outbreak in China is being keenly observed by the health institutions in India and all appropriate actions are being taken. ... read..

"Most money-making ministries in control of KCR's family": Rahul Gandhi

Nizamabad (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 4:48:57 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Telangana's Nizamabad district on Saturday, took aim at K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and said that KCR and all his family members in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi are corrupt, and mos ... read..

Rajasthan: Former Congress MP Manvendra Singh castes vote at Mewa Nagar in Barmer district

Barmer (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 4:48:47 PM IST

Former Congress MP Manvendra Singh, along with his wife Chitra Singh, reached a polling booth at Mewa Nagar in Barmer district to cast their votes for Rajasthan assembly elections on Saturday. ... read..

Indian Army, Assam police undertake trust-building initiative with ULFA cadres to bring them into mainstream

Guwahati (Assam) | November 25, 2023 4:48:45 PM IST

The Indian Army and the Assam Police have undertaken a trust-building initiative with the family members of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres to bring them into the mainstream and ensure peace. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Rukhsar Khan casts her first vote before her wedding

Jhalawar (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 4:48:41 PM IST

In a remarkable display of democratic spirit, bride-to-be Rukhsar Khan, a resident of Rajasthan's Jhalawar Housing Board took a pause from her wedding ceremonies to cast her first vote. She made her way to the polling station early in the morning. ... read..

PM Modi flew in twin-seater trainer aircraft received by IAF last month from HAL

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 4:48:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew in a twin-seater trainer LCA aircraft which was delivered to the Indian Air Force by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited last month. ... read..

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue op: Plasma cutter from Hyderabad being flown in, manual drilling to begin tomorrow, says CM Dhami

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 25, 2023 4:48:35 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said a plasma cutter is being flown in from Hyderabad to cut the auger machine that has got stuck in the debris of the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly elections: Jaipur's Palawala Jatan village boycott elections

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 4:48:32 PM IST

As people queue outside polling booths across Rajasthan to cast their votes, the villagers of Palawala Jatan have boycotted the elections as a show of resentment towards public representatives in the area. ... read..

People of Telangana fed up with BRS government, wind of change in favour of BJP: PM Modi in Kamareddy rally

Kamareddy (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 4:48:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there is a wave of change in Telangana with the people fed up with the rule of the BRS government and the wind is in favour of the BJP. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly election: Governor Kalraj Mishra appeals people to take part in voting peacefully

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 4:48:28 PM IST

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, reached a polling booth at Mahatma Gandhi Government School in Japiur district to cast his vote for the Rajasthan Assembly elections on Saturday. ... read..

Rajasthan records 55.63 pc voter turnout till 3 pm

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 4:48:26 PM IST

Rajasthan recorded 55.63 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 3 pm, the Election Commission informed on Saturday. ... read..

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'flouting' model code of conduct, approches EC for action

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 3:53:47 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday demanded the Election Commission take cognizance of a post by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the day of polling in Rajasthan, requesting social media platform 'X' to remove the "offending content" less it further vi ... read..

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'flouting' model code of conduct, approaches EC for action

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 3:53:45 PM IST

25 injured after head-on collision between two vehicles in Assam's Morigaon

Morigaon (Assam) | November 25, 2023 3:53:43 PM IST

At least 25 people were injured including one person who sustained severe injuries following a head-on collision between two passenger vehicles in Assam's Morigaon district on Saturday. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi's remark against PM shows his values...": BJP's Alka Gurjar on World Cup 'panauti' row

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 3:53:37 PM IST

As the polling process is underway in Rajasthan, BJP leader Alka Singh Gurjar said on Saturday, reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that these kinds of statements reflect the values of Rahul Ga ... read..

"BJP is expert in making issues out of non-issues": Congress leader Bulaki Das Kalla

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 3:53:34 PM IST

Rajasthan Congress leader Bulaki Das Kalla, while speaking to the media in Bikaner amid the ongoing polling process in Rajasthan, said on Saturday that the BJP is an expert in making issues out of nowhere. ... read..

Bathinda SP suspended for security breach of PM Modi in Ferozepur last year

Bathinda (Punjab) | November 25, 2023 3:53:19 PM IST

Superintendent of Police (SP) Gurvinder Singh Sanga, who was on duty when the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy was breached in Ferozepur on January 5, 2022, has been suspended. ... read..

"Experience was incredibly enriching...", PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas fighter aircraft in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 25, 2023 2:48:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sortie on a Tejas fighter aircraft in Bengaluru on Saturday during his visit to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited site. ... read..

Assam: Mass wedding held in Nalbari in line with PM Modi's vision of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'

Nalbari (Assam) | November 25, 2023 2:48:48 PM IST

With an aim of promoting and implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao", the Nalbari district administration of Assam on Thursday organized "Shubh Parinay', a mass marriage event at Sri Sri Hari Mandir in Nalbari town ... read..

Rajasthan sees 40.27 pc turnout till 1.30 pm, informs EC

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 2:48:46 PM IST

Rajasthan recorded 40.27 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 1.30 pm, the Election Commission informed on Saturday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects tunnel site; Arnold Dix sheds hope amid delay in rescue of trapped workers

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 25, 2023 2:48:43 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reached Uttarkashi to take stock of the ongoing rescue operation underway at the Silkyara tunnel. ... read..

J-K: One dead, one injured after house collapses in Udhampur district

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 25, 2023 2:48:41 PM IST

One person was killed and another was injured after a kutcha house collapsed in ward number one of Pattangarh Panchayat of Udhampur District in Jammu and Kashmir, said police. ... read..

Bus with wedding guests catches fire on Karnal National highway, timely action by driver prevents loss of lives

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 2:48:39 PM IST

A bus, carrying 15 to 17 wedding guests, caught fire in the Karnal National Highway on Saturday. ... read..

Law Ministry, in collaboration with Indian Law Institute, to celebrate Constitution Day tomorrow, VP Dhankhar to be chief guest

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 2:48:29 PM IST

The Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with the Indian Law Institute, will be celebrating Constitution Day at Vigyan Bhavan in the national capital on Sunday. ... read..

People are tired of KCR's appeasement politics, says Amit Shah ahead of Telangana polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 2:48:27 PM IST

Ahead of Telangana Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday targeted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government in the state and alleged it was mired in corruption for the last 10 years. ... read..

"Ultimately Janta Janardan decides fate of govt," says Sachin Pilot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 1:48:18 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday targeted the BJP-led Central government over alleged unemployment and inflation, while highlighting that the people who reign supreme in a democracy have the final say in choosing a government. ... read..

KTR takes a swipe at Congress for "insulting" PV Narsimha Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 1:47:58 PM IST

Telangana Minister and BRS MLA KT Rama Rao launched an attack on the Congress party on Saturday for disrespecting former Prime Minister of India and veteran Congress leader Late PV Narsimha Rao. ... read..

Uttarkashi tunnel op: Vertical drilling team on standby mode as rescue effort hit hurdles

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 25, 2023 1:47:56 PM IST

A team from Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) is now on standby mode to initiate vertical drilling from top of the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel to rescue to reach the 41 labourers trapped inside the under construction tunnel for the past 14 days. ... read..

Rajasthan polls: "Vote for good governance, law and order," BJP's Alka Gurjar appeal to voters

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 1:47:54 PM IST

BJP leader Alka Gurjar on Saturday appealed to the people of Rajasthan to vote for the BJP, which is fighting the State Assembly elections to "restore" law and order and "good" governance. ... read..

Every vote cast would stand for good governance over terrorism, justice over injustice: BJP Rajasthan chief CP Joshi

Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 12:54:04 PM IST

The BJP's Rajasthan chief CP Joshi took a veiled dig at the Congress government amid the ongoing polling for 199 Assembly seats in Rajasthan, saying that every vote cast would be for good governance over 'terrorism' and justice over injustice. ... read..

West Bengal: Fire breaks out at Kulti Railway Station

Asansol (West Bengal) | November 25, 2023 12:54:02 PM IST

A fire broke out at Kulti Railway Station in Paschim Bardhaman, Asansol district, West Bengal, on Saturday. ... read..

Karnataka: People pay last respects to Rajouri braveheart Captain MV Pranjal

Bengaluru Urban (Karnataka) | November 25, 2023 12:53:54 PM IST

People paid their last respects to Capt MV Pranjal on Saturday in Karnataka's Jigani area, who lost his life in action during the Rajouri encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"Modi ji's speeches lack substance," Ashok Gehlot's swipe at PM after casting his vote in Sardarpura

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 12:53:49 PM IST

After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday saying his speeches "lack substance." ... read..

Rajasthan registers 24.74 pc voter turnout till 11.30 am, says EC

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 12:53:47 PM IST

Rajasthan on Saturday recorded 24.74 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 11.30 am, the Election Commission informed. ... read..

All meat shops to remain closed in Uttar Pradesh today; Yogi Govt declares 'No Non-Veg Day'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 12:53:45 PM IST

On the birth anniversary of Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani, the Uttar Pradesh government has declared a 'no non-veg day' on Saturday. ... read..

Mumbai Police forms special team to investigate 'Mahadev App' case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 25, 2023 1:48:01 PM IST

The Mumbai Police has formed a four-member special team to investigate the 'Mahadev betting app case'. ... read..

People will vote to script new political chapter in Rajasthan: Union Minister Gajendra Sekhawat after casting his vote

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 11:49:48 AM IST

Amid the ongoing polling for 199 Assembly constituencies in Rajasthan, Union Jal Shakti Minister and senior BJP leader, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, arrived at his designated polling centre in Jodhpur to cast his vote on Saturday. ... read..

Bihar: Fire breaks out in electric vehicle at Patna Zoo

Patna (Bihar) | November 25, 2023 11:49:46 AM IST

A fire broke out in an electric vehicle at gate number 2 of Patna Zoo on Saturday night, said officials. ... read..

Rajasthan polling: Scuffle breaks out at Sardarshahar assembly constituency, representative of Counciller alleges attack on him

Churu (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 11:49:44 AM IST

A scuffle broke out at a polling booth in Sardarshahar assembly constituency in Rajasthan while voting for assembly elections was underway on Saturday. ... read..

BSF nabs Pakistani infiltrator at Indo-Pak border in Punjab's Firozpur district

Firozpur (Punjab) | November 25, 2023 11:49:41 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) have apprehended a Pakistani infiltrator in Firozpur district, Hussainiwala, at the India-Pakistan international border while the infiltrator was trying to enter India. ... read..

"Voters of Rajasthan ready to teach lesson to Congress": BJP's Satish Poonia

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 11:49:37 AM IST

The voters of Rajasthan are ready to teach a lesson to the Congress party, said Rajasthan BJP leader and Deputy Leader of Opposition Satish Poonia, while speaking to ANI at Jhotwara Assembly constituency in Jaipur. ... read..

Two killed as fire breaks out at scrap shop in Thane

Thane (Mumbai) | November 25, 2023 11:49:33 AM IST

Two people were killed and three were injured after a scrap shop caught fire due to a cylinder blast in the Mumbra area of Thane on Saturday. ... read..

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: BRO personnel to quickly transport machines for vertical drilling to hill top

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 25, 2023 11:49:29 AM IST

The Border Roads Organization team personnel have been instructed to transport machines to enable vertical drilling on the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi through the road they recently built to access the top of the hill, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Myanmar crisis: Census reveals over 6000 Myanmar refugees in Mizoram's Zokhawthar

Champhai (Mizoram) | November 25, 2023 11:49:25 AM IST

More than 6,000 Myanmar nationals who fled from their country in the 2021 military coup and the recent violent incidents that took place in the Chin state between the rebel groups of the military junta are still taking shelter in the Zokhawthar area in Mi ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Car catches fire in Noida, two charred to death

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 11:49:19 AM IST

Two persons were charred to death after the car they were in was charred to death in Uttar Pradesh's Noida early on Saturday, police said. ... read..

MP CM Chouhan, his wife offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 11:49:17 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with his wife, offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain district on Friday night. ... read..

Assam: Kaziranga National Park showcases its biodiversity conservation measures to international experts

Kaziranga (Assam) | November 25, 2023 11:49:15 AM IST

The three-day visit of dignitaries from France and South Africa to Assam, under the Indo-Pacific Park and Biodiversity Partnership, concluded on Friday at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly polls: "This festival will decide your future," says Rajyavardhan Rathore to voters

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:26 AM IST

As polling is underway in Rajasthan, BJP MP Rajyavardhan Rathore reminded voters on Saturday that this festival of democracy will determine their future for the next five years, and they should not have any difficulty choosing the next government in the s ... read..

Rajasthan polls: "BJP will form strong government, says Arjun Ram Meghwal after casting vote in Bikaner

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:24 AM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday claimed that the BJP will form a strong government in Rajasthan where polling for the 199-member assembly began on Saturday morning. ... read..

BJP's Vasundhara Raje offers prayers in Jhalawar as Rajasthan goes to polls

Jhalawar (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:20 AM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party's key candidate for Rajasthan, former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, offered prayers in a temple in Jhalawar on the polling day. ... read..

"Congress will form govt again," says Sachin Pilot after casting his vote in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:18 AM IST

Sachin Pilot on Saturday said that the Congress will form the government again with a comfortable majority in Rajasthan, where polling for the 199-member assembly is underway. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly Election: Wheelchair-bound woman among voters who queued up outside polling booths

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:16 AM IST

Long queues marked the commencement of the Rajasthan state assembly elections on Saturday as voters turned out in large numbers across 199 out of 200 assembly seats from 7 am. The polling stations witnessed a significant turnout in various constituencies, ... read..

Two dead after fire breaks out in car in Noida's Amrapali Platinum Society

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | November 25, 2023 10:49:14 AM IST

Two people died after a fire broke out in a car at Amrapali Platinum Society, Sector-119, under Police Station, Sector-113, Noida. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Congress' Gourav Vallabh casts his vote in Udaipur

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:06 AM IST

The national spokesperson of Congress and candidate from the Udaipur Assembly seat, Professor Gourav Vallabh, casted his vote at the polling booth located at St Mary's School in the city as polling is underway across Rajasthan. ... read..

J-K PDD announces withdrawal of Electricity Duty to alleviate power tariff hike

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 25, 2023 10:49:04 AM IST

In a strategic move to alleviate the impact of a 15% tariff increase, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has announced the withdrawal of Electricity Duty (ED) in its revised power tariff, said Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Powe ... read..

Rajasthan logs 9.77 pc voter turnout till 9.30 am, says EC

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:02 AM IST

Rajasthan on Saturday recorded 9.77 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 9.30 am, the Election Commission informed. ... read..

Rajasthan polls: Vasundhara Raje casts vote in Jhalawar, urges voters to make lotus bloom

Jhalawar (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:49:00 AM IST

BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje cast her vote for the state Assembly elections at a polling booth in Jhalawar on Saturday. ... read..

"People waiting to oust liars," says BJP candidate Baba Balak Nath after casting his vote in Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 10:48:58 AM IST

Lashing out at the Congress ruling government in Rajasthan, BJP candidate Baba Balak Nath from Tijara said on Saturday that people will vote for the BJP, which is "dedicated" to development and good governance in the state where polling for the 199-member ... read..

Rajasthan Elections: Ahead of polling, mock poll at Hanumangarh gets delayed due to EVM malfunction

Hanumangarh (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 9:48:56 AM IST

As voting began in 199 out of 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan on Saturday, a mock poll conducted ahead of polling failed at booth number 63 of the Hanumangarh district due to EVM malfunction. ... read..

"Congress will get another chance in Rajasthan," says Sachin Pilot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 9:48:54 AM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot exuded confidence on Saturday that his party will get another chance in the state, saying the mood of the people is towards changing the trend of alternating governments this time. ... read..

Rajasthan Elections: Union Minister Arjun Meghwal casts his vote, expresses confidence in BJP's victory

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 9:48:50 AM IST

Ahead of casting his vote in Kisamidesar of Bikaner East assembly constituency, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal appealed to voters to cast their votes. ... read..

Rajasthan assembly elections: Mallikarjun Kharge urges people to vote

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 9:48:48 AM IST

As polling for Rajasthan assembly elections started on Saturday, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a post on 'X', appealed to the people of the state to cast their votes. ... read..

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Manual drilling to reach workers will start once Auger removed from pipeline, says official

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 25, 2023 9:48:46 AM IST

Manual drilling will start soon to cut through the debris that separates rescuers from the 41 trapped workers in the collapsed portion of the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, officials informed on Saturday. ... read..

At AQI of 404, Delhi's air quality remains in 'severe' category

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 9:48:44 AM IST

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category on Saturday, as Air Quality Index (AQI) of 404 was recorded at 7:46 am on Saturday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India). ... read..

Wife punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai for birthday celebration

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 25, 2023 9:48:42 AM IST

In a shocking incident, a 36-year-old man died after he was punched on the nose by his wife after he refused to take her to Dubai for her birthday celebration. ... read..

IMD predicts thunderstorm with light rainfall at isolated places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till 10 am

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 25, 2023 9:48:40 AM IST

India Meteorological Department (IMD) Chennai issued a thunderstorm warning for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the next three hours from 7 am to 10 am on Saturday morning. ... read..

"Ignore mistakes, keep state's interest in mind": CM Gehlot's final appeal as polling begins in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 8:51:59 AM IST

As polling began for the Rajasthan Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made a final appeal to voters, urging them to "ignore any mistake" that might have happened and vote while keeping the "state's interests in mind." ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Key constituencies and contestants to watch out

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 8:51:52 AM IST

As the polling began in Rajasthan, all eyes will be on the key constituencies of Sardarpura, Tonk, Jhalarapatan, Nathdwara, Jhunjhunu, Jhotwara, and Churu among others. ... read..

PM Modi extends best wishes to first-time voters in Rajasthan, urges record turnout

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 8:51:50 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to first-time voters in Rajasthan where polling for 199 member Assembly seats began on Saturday morning. ... read..

Rajasthan polls: Congress aims to buck 'alternate' trend, BJP seeks comeback

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 8:51:48 AM IST

As no political party has retained power in Rajasthan for the last 25 years, Congress is hoping to buck the trend banking on Gehlot's "welfarism" and promises made in its manifesto while the BJP seeks to oust the "corrupt" government by vociferously raisi ... read..

"If it would've been played in opposition ruled state..." Congress' Rashid Alvi backs Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remark

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 8:51:46 AM IST

Backing Rahul Gandhi's 'Panauti' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that if the World Cup final had been played in opposition-ruled states, then we might have won. ... read..

"Ignore mistakes; keep state's interest on top,": CM Gehlot's final appeal as polling about to begin in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 7:48:21 AM IST

As polling is about to begin for the Rajasthan Assembly Elections, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made a final appeal to voters, urging them to "ignore any mistake" that might have happened and vote while keeping the "state's interests in mind." ... read..

Voting begins for Rajasthan assembly polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 25, 2023 7:48:19 AM IST

Voting began in 199 out of 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan on Saturday after days of hectic campaigning by major political parties including the ruling Congress and BJP. ... read..

Telangana polls: RRS working for Congress to ensure AIMIM candidate's defeat, alleges Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 5:48:44 AM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that "RSS people have come from Delhi and are working for the Congress" in Telangana. ... read..

Contribution of Maharaja Bir Bikram in state's development will continue to inspire all: Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura) | November 25, 2023 4:48:21 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the contributions of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur to the state's overall development will continue to inspire everyone. ... read..

"4 per cent Muslim reservation based on socio-economic status, not on religion," says Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 25, 2023 3:53:07 AM IST

Telangana Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA KT Rama Rao has said the 4 per cent Muslim reservation in the state is not on the basis of religion but on the basis of socio-economic status in the community. Rao said this while reacting to Union ... read..

Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor, CM pay tributes to Rajouri Martyr Captain MV Pranjal, 50 lakh compensation announced

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 25, 2023 3:53:05 AM IST

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tributes to Capt MV Pranjal after his mortal remains arrived at Bengaluru's HAL Airport on Friday. ... read..

Three die by electrocution at private hospital in Outer Delhi

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 2:52:48 AM IST

Three people, including two plumbers and an electrician, died allegedly due to electrocution while carrying out repair work at a private hospital in outer Delhi's Ranhola area on Friday, police said. ... read..

Guwahati city police bust racket of fabricating land documents, arrest three persons

Guwahati (Assam) | November 25, 2023 12:25:19 AM IST

Guwahati city police on Friday busted a racket of fabricating land documents and arrested three persons including government employees in Kamrup (Metro) district, said the police. ... read..

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