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Tunnel collapse: Fmr PMO advisor says trapped workers are in 'high spirits', NDRF says 'communication well established'

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 22, 2023 1:22:48 PM IST

Former advisor to the Prime Minister's Office Bhaskar Khulbe arrived at the Silkyara Tunnel on Wednesday, where 41 workers have been trapped for 11 days after a portion of an under-construction tunnel collapsed on November 12. ... read..

Dr Dangs Lab Launches "Decode", an Innovative Digital Smart Report Platform

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 1:22:46 PM IST

India's leading medical diagnostic service provider, Dr Dangs Lab, has unveiled "Decode" - a digital smart report platform, marking a milestone as the first of its kind in the country. ... read..

Three-year-old abducted in Mumbai, police arrest three for trying to sell child

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 22, 2023 1:22:35 PM IST

Mumbai police's Wadala Unit, have arrested three people including a girl in the abduction case of a 3-year-old child on November 20. The plot to sell the child for Rs 2 lakhs failed when the money was not received. The three arrested have been identified ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains reported in Erode, Tirupur and Coonoor areas

Erode (Tamil Nadu) | November 22, 2023 1:22:19 PM IST

Several areas of the state of Tamil Nadu remain inundated after hours of heavy to moderate rainfall in the region. Water entered houses and markets in the low-lying residential areas of Erode district due to heavy rainfall throughout the night. ... read..

PM Modi's 'prophecy' for Rajasthan, says "Ashok Gehlot government will never be formed"

Dungarpur (Rajasthan) | November 22, 2023 1:22:17 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed the ruling Congress government in Rajasthan over a number of issues and added that it is his prophecy that not only this time but the Ashok Gehlot-led government will never be formed in the state. ... read..

BSF troops in joint operation with Punjab Police recover 5.29 kg of contraband from Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 22, 2023 1:22:08 PM IST

The BSF troops in a joint operation with the Punjab police recovered five packets of contraband items from Attari village in Amritsar on Wednesday. ... read..

Six Opposition ruled states skip State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 to assess learning competencies

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 12:23:03 PM IST

A survey was conducted to understand the baseline performance in the development of the competencies including foundational, preparatory, and middle stages in the field of education. ... read..

NIA raids suspects in Punjab linked to banned terror group Sikhs for Justice

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 12:22:53 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted raids at the premises of suspects in Punjab having links to outlawed 'unlawful Association' Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), sources said. ... read..

"Shareholders do not become owners": Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on ED attachment order on Herald case

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 12:22:51 PM IST

After the Enforcement Directorate's action to attach properties worth Rs 751 crores in the National Herald Case, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said that the ED is guided by a panel of lawyers and asked ED to specify the law which says that shareholders becom ... read..

Uttarkashi Rescue Ops: BRO completes hill top road to access Silkyara tunnel for vertical drilling

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 22, 2023 12:22:49 PM IST

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed construction of a road near the Silkyara site to enable machines to pass through to rescue the 41 workers trapped for the past 11 days inside the 4.5 tunnel, a portion of which collapsed on November 12. ... read..

'Vote for me across 200 seats, not just locals': Rajasthan CM Gehlot's emotional appeal ahead of assembly polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 22, 2023 12:22:41 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made an emotional appeal to voters on Tuesday as assembly elections draw near in the state. He urged voters to consider his image, even if the local candidate has limited impact, stating, "Imagine that I am contesting ... read..

Four govt employees sacked in J-K in 'interest of security of State'

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 22, 2023 12:22:39 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated the services of four government employees, including a doctor, in the "interest of the security of the state". ... read..

"Haryana CM should stop doing politics," says Punjab Minister as blame game continues over stubble burning

Punjab | November 22, 2023 11:18:31 AM IST

Hitting out at the Haryana Chief Minister over the issue of stubble burning, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the latter should "stop politics" and should "stand" with the farmers. ... read..

Gujarat declares 'Ghol' as state fish at Global Fisheries Conference 2023

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | November 22, 2023 11:18:27 AM IST

Gujarat declared 'Ghol' as the state fish at the Global Fisheries Conference 2023 held at Ahmedabad on Tuesday. ... read..

Telangana Muslim JAC declares support to Congress

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 22, 2023 11:18:25 AM IST

In a major setback for the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government in Telangana, the Joint Action Committee of Telangana Muslim organisations has decided to extend their support to the Congress party for the November 30 State Legislative Assembly e ... read..

Schools shut in Pudhucherry today due to heavy rainfall

Puducherry | November 22, 2023 11:18:18 AM IST

Puducherry education minister A Namachivayam on Wednesday declared a holiday for all private and government schools due to heavy rains in the region. ... read..

Tunnel collapse: Uttarakhand CM speaks with PM Modi, 'briefs him' about rescue ops

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 22, 2023 11:18:14 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone today and briefed him about the ongoing rescue operations at Silkyar tunnel, where 40 workers have been trapped for 11 days after ... read..

Transfer of 24 HC judges in one go marks power shift from executive to judiciary": Justice Bibek Chaudhuri

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 22, 2023 11:18:10 AM IST

Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, who has been moved to Patna High Court from Calcutta, said his transfer along with other 23 judges in one go marks the "beginning of a power shift" from executive to the judiciary. ... read..

Visakhapatnam: Eight school children injured after auto collides with lorry

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | November 22, 2023 11:18:08 AM IST

An auto-carrying school children collided with a lorry near Sangam Sarath Theatre in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday morning. ... read..

J-K: Severe cold wave grips Kashmir, morning fog lowers visibility on roads

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 22, 2023 11:17:58 AM IST

As the temperature dips to zero degrees in Kashmir the dense fog in the morning continues and is causing difficulties for the people. ... read..

Meghalaya: Three-day Tourism Mart showcases untapped potential of Northeast

Shillong (Meghalaya) | November 22, 2023 10:17:48 AM IST

Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma and Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated the 11th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) on November 21 in Shillong. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Mansoor Ali Khan booked for remarks against co-actor Trisha

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 22, 2023 10:17:45 AM IST

The Chennai city police has booked actor Mansoor Ali Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan, police said. ... read..

Mumbai police register fraud case against couple on complaint of businessman Varun Bangera and actor Sameer Kochhar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 22, 2023 10:17:43 AM IST

Mumbai police registered a complaint filed by actress Karishma Tanna's husband Varun Bangera and actor Sameer Kochhar on a housing fraud case, said Andheri Police. ... read..

TMC worker shot dead in West Bengal's Jagaddal

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | November 22, 2023 10:17:40 AM IST

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UP: Fire breaks out at textile shop in Aligarh, no casualties reported

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | November 22, 2023 10:17:37 AM IST

A fire broke out at a textile shop in Kanwari Ganj area of Aligarh in the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, said Police. ... read..

"If I signal..." AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi threatens police inspector

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 22, 2023 10:17:31 AM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi's brother, Akbaruddin Owaisi on Tuesday openly threatened a police inspector who was asking him to follow model code of conduct in place for the upcoming assembly polls in the state ... read..

Maharashtra: Bailable warrant against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane in defamation case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 22, 2023 10:17:24 AM IST

A bailable warrant was issued against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane on Tuesday in connection with a defamation complaint lodged against him by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. ... read..

Uttarkashi: Location for vertical drilling identified to evacuate 41 trapped labourers

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 22, 2023 10:17:22 AM IST

Location has been identified for vertical drilling to bring out 41 workers trapped inside Silkyara Tunnel, 11 days after the underconstruction structure collapsed. ... read..

Delhi air quality dips into 'severe category' today

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 9:22:57 AM IST

The air in the National Capital dipped into the 'severe category' on Wednesday, from 'the 'very poor' category a day earlier, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. ... read..

TN: Coimbatore woman entrepreneur designs India's first "indigenously" built hovercraft

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | November 22, 2023 8:23:12 AM IST

A woman entrepreneur in Coimbatore has claimed to have designed India's first indigenously built hovercraft that can run on land and water. ... read..

Rear Admiral Arjun Dev Nair takes charge as commandant of Naval War College in Goa

Panaji (Goa) | November 22, 2023 8:23:10 AM IST

Rear Admiral Arjun Dev Nair has taken charge as the commandant of the Naval War College (NWC) in Goa, an official release said. ... read..

"It is erroneous," Congress MP Manish Tewari on former President Kovind as chairperson of 'One Nation, One Election' committee

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 7:19:03 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari has said that former President Ram Nath Kovind should have "never accepted" the chairmanship of the 'One Nation, One Election' committee. ... read..

Telangana turned into debt-ridden state, "credit" goes to KCR: Nirmala Sitharaman

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 22, 2023 7:19:01 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman has claimed that when Telangana was formed, it was a revenue surplus and now it has become a revenue deficit state. ... read..

UP: Preparations underway in Mathura ahead of PM Modi's visit on Nov 23

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | November 22, 2023 7:18:59 AM IST

Preparations are underway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city on Thursday. ... read..

If World Cup final had taken place in Lucknow, India would have won: Akhilesh Yadav

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | November 22, 2023 6:21:56 AM IST

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has said that if the ODI World Cup 2023 final was held in Lucknow instead of Gujarat, then Team India would have won against Australia. ... read..

Will investigate immediately after forming govt in Chhattisgarh: Former CM Raman Singh on Jheeram Ghati massacre

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 22, 2023 6:21:54 AM IST

After the Supreme Court rejected the NIA's petition regarding the investigation in the Jheeram Ghati massacre case, former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Raman Singh asserted that the matter will be investigated immediately after the formation of Bharatiy ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel hails SC's verdict rejecting NIA plea on Jheeram Ghati massacre case

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 22, 2023 5:21:55 AM IST

Hailing the Supreme Court for rejecting the NIA plea on the Jheeram Ghati massacre case, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the "political conspiracy" behind the attack will now be exposed. ... read..

Delhi LG visits Chandni Chowk area, raises concern on lack of civic facilities

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 3:17:55 AM IST

Delhi LG VK Saxena visited the Chandni Chowk in old Delhi and raised concerns over the lack of civic facilities in the area. ... read..

IT Amendment Rules ensure safeguards for children, youth against harms arising from online gaming: Meity

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 3:17:53 AM IST

The Centre in its reply to a petition challenging IT Amendments in relation to online gaming, stated that the amendment has ensured safeguards for children and youth from being afflicted with various harms such as psychological injury, risk of gaming addi ... read..

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Chhattisgarh HC order on Jheeram Ghaati massacre

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 3:17:51 AM IST

The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the Chhattisgarh High Court order, which dismissed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) plea regarding the 2013 Jheeram Ghaati Naxal attack. ... read..

Held discussions on preparations for counting day: Madhya Pradesh CM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 22, 2023 3:17:49 AM IST

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Bhopal on Tuesday, ahead of the counting of votes for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections on December 3. ... read..

Development of our country depends on contribution of youth: President Murmu

New Delhi | November 22, 2023 2:21:43 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu said that the development of "our country depends on the contribution of youth." ... read..

Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art praying for rescue of workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel

Puri (Odisha) | November 22, 2023 2:21:39 AM IST

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand art at Puri beach here dedicated to the safety and rescue of the workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel at Uttarkashi with the message "Let the light of prayers take away the darkness." ... read..

World Heritage Week: Special exhibition of unique manuscripts in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 22, 2023 2:21:31 AM IST

In view of the 'World Heritage Week', the Department of Archives Archaeology and Museum (Kashmir Division) has organised a special exhibition displaying unique manuscripts and artefacts. ... read..

Assam: STF recovers 982 grams of heroin in Hojai, one held

Hojai (Assam) | November 21, 2023 11:48:28 PM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police on Tuesday recovered and seized 982 grams of heroin and arrested a drug peddler in Assam's Hojai district. ... read..

"Delhi may soon face water crisis": Atishi writes to LG demanding suspension of finance secretary for stopping funds of DJB

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:48:24 PM IST

Delhi Minister Atishi on Tuesday wrote to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena demanding suspension and disciplinary action against Finance Secretary Ashish C. Verma for allegedly stopping funds of Delhi Jal Board citing non-release of funds can lead to ... read..

Meenakashi Lekhi calls Rahul Gandhi 'shameless' for blaming PM Modi for World Cup loss

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:48:22 PM IST

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Tuesday called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi 'shameless' over his statement blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's World Cup Final loss to Australia. ... read..

"Will come up with 'good news' in next 40 hrs if..." say officials as they attempt to reach labourers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 11:48:20 PM IST

With the rescuers focusing on the 'horizontal drilling' method to evacuate 41 labourers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel, an official on Tuesday said that the time from tonight is the 'most crucial' and that if everything goes right, some 'good news' will ... read..

Telangana polls: Owaisi goes after BRS, Congress candidates for Jubilee Hills

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 21, 2023 11:48:17 PM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief, Asaduddin Owaisi, on Tuesday, took a swipe at the Congress and the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) over its candidates for the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. ... read..

Sonowal assigns top priority to critical projects in Northeast, wants completion by January

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:48:15 PM IST

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal assigned top priority to complete critical projects of the Northeast by January 2024. ... read..

"Is that how sports are to be encouraged": Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on PM

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:48:03 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's World Cup Final loss to Australia and said that Wayanad MP is continuing the Congress tradition of calling all abusive name ... read..

Matar Paneer, Veg Pulao packed for workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 11:48:01 PM IST

As the ongoing operation to extricate 41 labourers trapped inside the collapsed portion of the under-construction Silkyara tunnel of Uttarkashi entered its tenth day, rescuers on Tuesday packed solid food items such as veg pulao and matar paneer for them. ... read..

"BJP's accusation game or Congress' guarantees", what will work in Rajasthan elections

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 11:47:52 PM IST

As the campaigning, mudslinging, and blame games have all intensified with the BJP attacking the incumbent Congress government in Rajasthan, the grand old party has accused the BJP of only abusing. ... read..

Violence, corruption are two major issues that beset Bengal's public life: Governor Ananda Bose

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 21, 2023 10:49:29 PM IST

On completing one year as West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose said that violence and corruption are the two major issues in the state that beset public life. ... read..

UP govt issues guidelines for private coaching institutes over safety of girls, prohibits late evening classes

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 10:49:27 PM IST

As part of the Safe City project, the Uttar Pradesh government issued guidelines for private coaching institutes over the safety of girls prohibiting late evening classes. ... read..

"Congress can guarantee only corruption, atrocities, harassment of women..": JP Nadda

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 10:49:25 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda took a jibe at the Congress manifesto in Rajasthan and said the only guarantee the grand old party can provide is corruption and harassment of women. ... read..

Indian Air Force issues tender to HAL for buying 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets

By Ajit K Dubey

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:49:23 PM IST

In a step towards boosting its squadron strength, the Indian Air Force has issued a tender to the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the purchase of 12 advanced Su-30MKI fighter jets. ... read..

Punjab Health Minister urges Centre to release Ayushman funds accumulated to Rs 621 cr

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 21, 2023 10:49:17 PM IST

Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday appealed to the Central Government to release the Ayushman Funds, which has been accumulated to the tune of Rs 621 crores. ... read..

MP: 70-day-old boy branded with hot iron rod in superstitious belief it will cure him of illness, 3 booked

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 10:49:13 PM IST

In a horrific incident, a 70-day-old boy was branded 51 times with a hot iron rod in the superstitious belief that it would cure him of his illness, a police officer said, adding that the incident took place in the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

"Signs of desperation, mental instability": Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Rahul blaming Modi for World Cup loss

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:49:11 PM IST

In reaction to Rahul Gandhi blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's World Cup Final loss to Australia, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that such reference shows signs of "desperation" and "mental instability". ... read..

ED attaches properties worth Rs 751.9 crore in National Herald case

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:49:09 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued an order to provisionally attach properties worth Rs. 751.9 Crore in a money-laundering case investigated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 against Associated Journals Limited (AJL) an ... read..

NIA arrests 8th accused in weapons delivery through drones case in Kashmir

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:49:07 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the 8th accused in the Pak-backed terrorism case involving the delivery of weapons through drones to militants active in Kashmir, the agency said on Tuesday.A team from the NIA Jammu branch nabbed the 2 ... read..

DoPT keen to ensure timely promotions without slightest delay: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:49:05 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that the (Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is keen to ensure timely promotions without the slightest delay, and assured a delegation about the department's concern linked to the timely promotions of govern ... read..

UGC to revise NET syllabus: Chairman Jagadesh

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:49:03 PM IST

The curriculum of the National Eligibility Test--eligibility examination compulsory for candidates planning teaching jobs in higher educational institutions--will be revised, informed UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Tuesday. ... read..

Over 10 cr families to be invited to event ahead of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya: VHP chief

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:49:01 PM IST

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, along with other saffron outfits, will extend invitations to as many as 10 crore families across two lakh villages to an event by Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust, ahead of the scheduled consecration of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya ... read..

"It is in sync with Constitution...," Annamalai on BJP's Telangana poll promise of doing away with Muslim quota

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 21, 2023 10:48:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday defended his party's poll promise in Telangana of doing away with the 4 per cent reservation for the Muslim community, saying that the decision was in congruence with the Constitution. ... read..

"Kumaraswamy has become a laughing stock": Shivakumar on JDS leader's adult film screening allegation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 21, 2023 10:48:50 PM IST

Reacting to JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy's allegation that he screened adult films in makeshift tents in the past, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the JDS leader has become a laughing stock with his "baseless allegations". ... read..

Our focus is to save lives of workers trapped inside Uttarkashi tunnel: NDMA

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:48 PM IST

Member of the National Disaster Management Authority, Lt General (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain on Tuesday said that our focus is to save the life of workers trapped inside the under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi. ... read..

All four tyres of KCR's car have been deflated: Congress on 'Scamgress' row

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:46 PM IST

Ahead of the November 30 Telangana Assembly elections, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi came down heavily on the Bharat Rashra Samithi (BRS) over its 'Scamgress' advertisement saying that all the four tyres of KCR's (Telangana Chief Minister ... read..

"Why should people who violate law...?": SC bench suggests farmers lighting up crop residue be denied MSP

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:44 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, during a hearing on a plea pertaining to rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, suggested that the farmers who engage in stubble burning be deprived of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) benefits as a part of the economic repercussi ... read..

Gajendra Singh Shekawat slams Congress on Caste-Census, says "it's not in purview of state govt"

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 10:48:40 PM IST

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday slammed the Congress party for promising to conduct the Caste Census in their manifesto and argued that holding of caste survey comes under the purview of the Central government, adding that it reflects t ... read..

CM Yogi seeks explanations from 7 DCs and 7 DMs on negligence in disposal of revenue cases

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 10:48:32 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has once again taken strong action against officials involved in negligence, irregularities, and laxity in resolving revenue disputes and asked for explanations from 7 DCs and 7 DMs on their negligence into the matter. ... read..

Assam CM attends passing-out parade of 52nd batch basic course of NEPA

General News | November 21, 2023 10:48:26 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday attended as Chief Guest the passing-out parade of the 52nd batch of the basic course of North Eastern Police Academy comprising 377 trainee officers in the rank of Deputy Superintendents and Sub-Inspecto ... read..

Riots, curfew are Congress' identity; petrol costliest in Rajasthan: CM Yogi

Bhilwara (Rajashtan) | November 21, 2023 10:48:16 PM IST

On Tuesday, a massive turnout of crowds greeted Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as people gathered on rooftops and at rallies to watch and listen to him. CM Yogi was in Rajasthan, seeking votes for BJP in the upcoming elections. ... read..

PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Rajasthan's Jaipur ahead of polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 10:48:14 PM IST

In a run-up to the state assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in Rajasthan's Jaipur district on Tuesday. ... read..

CPI MP Viswam writes to Railway Minister, flags concern about coach factory in Chennai

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:08 PM IST

CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday expressing concern over the future of Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. ... read..

"Congress has dozen Chief ministers, will only get 20 seats...", says CM KCR in Telangana

Khammam (Telangana) | November 21, 2023 10:48:06 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Tuesday took a jibe at Congress, saying that the grand old party has a dozen candidates to claim for the post of chief minister, adding that the Congress will get only 20 seats. ... read..

"BJP compelled to use its agencies...": Congress hits back over ED's action in National Herald Case

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:04 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over ED's action to attach properties worth 751 crores in the National Herald Case and said that BJP is compelled to misuse its agencies as it is staring at its defeat in 5 poll-boun ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out at Srinagar's Wazir Bagh locality

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 21, 2023 10:48:02 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in the Wazir Bagh locality of Srinagar, on Tuesday evening. ... read..

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in TN, Kerala over next two days

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:00 PM IST

A deep easterly wave prevailing over peninsular India could bring heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the next couple of days, a scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. ... read..

TDP approaches ECI, seeks revision of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:47:58 PM IST

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday submitted a representation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi, seeking revision of electoral rolls in the State of Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Election Commission issues show cause notice to Delhi BJP chief over AAP complaint

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:47:56 PM IST

The Election Commission (ECI) has issued a show cause notice to Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Virendra Sachdeva on the complaint of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over a video uploaded on Facebook and Twitter which aims to "tarnish" the image of ... read..

"Congress has only one mission--"dynastic politics": Amit Shah in Rajasthan

Sikar (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 8:51:42 PM IST

Launching a blistering attack on Congress, Union Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the grand old party has only one mission which is 'Dynastic politics' and they have been trying to launch Rahul Gandhi since 2015, but have failed." ... read..

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in over 10 districts in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 21, 2023 7:47:50 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in over 10 districts of Tamil Nadu in the next three days. ... read..

"Ask yourselves if you deserved a chief minister like this": PM Modi shreds Gehlot over law and order, crimes against women

Karauli (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 7:47:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down heavily on the Congress government in Rajasthan and the party high command in the national capital over its guarantees to farmers in the poll-bound state. ... read..

"PM has one issue only to abuse Congress", says Mallikarjun Kharge in poll-bound Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 7:47:42 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Modi has no issues to deliberate on but he has only one issue to abuse the grand old party. ... read..

Focused effort is 'horizontal drilling' to rescue workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel: Officials

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 7:47:35 PM IST

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday said that the most 'focused effort' of rescuers working at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site is the 'horizontal drilling' through the Auger machine to evacuate the 41 workers trapped for 10 days ... read..

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly named Brand Ambassador of West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 21, 2023 7:47:31 PM IST

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly was named the Brand Ambassador of West Bengal by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the opening day of the seventh global business summit in Kolkata on Tuesday. ... read..

Kerala: CM Vijayan lauds DYFI intervention during 'black flag' protest by Youth Congress

Kannur (Kerala) | November 21, 2023 6:51:22 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinnarayi Vijayan on Tuesday came out in praise of members of the party's youth wing, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), for confronting Youth Congress protesters waving black flags at his motorcade in Pazhayangadi. ... read..

"Why do we need Indira Gandhi's regime when...": KCR hits out at Congress

Khammam (Telangana) | November 21, 2023 6:51:18 PM IST

Telangana Cheif Minister K Chandrashekar Rao made a scathing attack at Congress recalling the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's regime and said "Why do we need that regime when nothing good happened during that period." ... read..

People enthusiastically participated in polls, Chhattisgarh will be free of Congress "misrule": BJP's Arun Sao

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 21, 2023 6:51:15 PM IST

BJP's Chhattisgarh unit president Arun Sao, MP, has exuded confidence about the party's victory in the assembly polls held earlier this month and said that married women will start receiving Rs 1000 per month in their accounts and appropriate action will ... read..

Bengaluru electrocution deaths: Rights panel takes suo motu cognisance

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 6:51:09 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday suo motu cognisance of a media report of a 23-year-old woman and her nine-month-old baby, who were electrocuted after they stepped on a live wire that lay unattended on a sidewalk near Hope Farm in th ... read..

Kerala: Former student opens fire at Thrissur school, no casualties

Thrissur (Kerala) | November 21, 2023 6:51:07 PM IST

In a shocking incident, a young man on Tuesday opened fire inside a classroom at his former school in Kerala's Thrissur. Nobody was reported to be injured in the shooting incident. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs officials to make roads completely pothole-free by November end

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 5:52:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during the meeting of the Public Works Department at the Secretariat on Tuesday, instructed the officials to make the roads completely pothole-free by November 30. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK district secretaries meeting to be held today in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 21, 2023 5:52:25 PM IST

A meeting of district secretaries chaired by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami will be held in Tamil Nadu's Chennai district on Tuesday. ... read..

Coast Guard apprehends five Sri Lankan fishermen for entering Indian waters off Rameswaram coast

General News | November 21, 2023 5:52:12 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended five Sri Lankan fishermen on Tuesday for illegally entering Indian waters off the coast of Rameswaram, said the officials. ... read..

BJP demands apology after Rahul Gandhi links World Cup loss to PM's presence

Barmer (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 5:52:07 PM IST

Soon after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by indirectly blaming him for India's loss to Australia in the World Cup Final, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned the usage of such a wo ... read..

BJP demands apology after Rahul Gandhi links World Cup loss to PM's presence in stadium

Barmer (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 5:52:04 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh: Gorakhpur malls raided after state ban on Halal-certified food items

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 5:51:56 PM IST

Close on the heels of the Yogi Adityanath government imposing a ban on Halal-certified food items in the state, the chief food information officer of Gorakhpur conducted a raid at City Mall and AD Mall on Tuesday. ... read..

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