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State chief minister can be Chancellor of Universities, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 21, 2023 5:51:48 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday opined that ruling chief ministers of states can assume the role of chancellors of universities, particularly for the development of varsities. ... read..

"Will take major steps on Deepfake issue, wait till 24th November": Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 4:52:42 PM IST

Union Minister for Electronics & Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on deepfakes and misuse of AI. ... read..

India International Trade Fair 2023: Cultural events lined up to celebrate Assam Day on Wednesday

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 4:52:34 PM IST

Assam Day will be celebrated here on Wednesday at the ongoing 42nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2023 at the Pragati Maidan. Assam's Minister for Industries and Commerce, Public Enterprises and Cultural Affairs, Bimal Borah, will be the chief gues ... read..

Jammu-Kashmir: Fire breaks out at factory in Jammu's Gangyal area

Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) | November 21, 2023 3:48:06 PM IST

A fire broke out in a factory in the Gangyal area of Jammu on Tuesday. ... read..

First Express Train flagged off in 112 Years for President Draupadi Murmu's native place

Badampahar (Odisha) | November 21, 2023 4:52:44 PM IST

November 21 became a special day for President Draupadi Murmu's village, Rairangpur, as the people in this region received the gift of an express train for the first time. ... read..

MP: VHP to invite over 25 lakh families of Central India for consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 3:47:54 PM IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will extend invitations to over 25 lakh families in Madhya Bharat Prant (Central India) in connection with the consecration program of Ram Mandir to be held in Ayodhya in the coming January, according to a release. ... read..

"Congress will protect rights of tribals; will conduct caste-census": Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan's Vallabhnagar.

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 3:47:48 PM IST

The Congress party continues to stir the political cauldron by suggesting that it will conduct a caste-bases census wherever the party forms a government, with party leader Rahul Gandhi reiterating his commitment towards the survey in Rajsthan's Vallabhna ... read..

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai says people need to be alert to curb air pollution

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 3:47:43 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said that he expects an improvement in air quality in the upcoming days in the national capital and said that people need to be alert to curb air pollution. ... read..

Do not sensationalise Uttarkashi incident, Centre advises TV channels

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 3:47:41 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to television channels to refrain from sensationalising the ongoing rescue operation underway at Silkyara in Uttarakhand and from undertaking any live posts or videos from close pr ... read..

"Longer Congress government remains in power, the more damage it will inflict on Rajasthan": PM Modi

Kota (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 3:47:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, at a rally in Rajasthan's Kota criticized the Congress government in the state on several issues, and said that the grand old party will inflict more damage on the state if remains at power. ... read..

"I am fine Maa, please eat your meals on time": Worker trapped in Silkyara Tunnel sends emotional message to mother

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 3:47:32 PM IST

The workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel at Uttarkashi received some amount of relief as some of the workers spoke to their relatives for the first time after being stuck in the tunnel for 10 days. ... read..

"Face of Jadugar fading away with each turning page of Red diary": PM Modi trains guns at Rajasthan CM

Baran (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 2:49:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a swipe at Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, calling him a "jaadugar" (magician) and said that his face is fading away with each turning page of the 'red diary'. ... read..

Chief Secy defamation case against news portal: Delhi HC reserves order on interim plea to take down article

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 2:49:26 PM IST

In Delhi's Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar's defamation case against news portal 'The Wire', the Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved the order on the interim application, which sought directions to the news portal to take down the article. ... read..

"PM Jhooth Bolo Yojana' to seek mandate": Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM Modi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 2:49:24 PM IST

Hours after the release of the Congress manifesto for Rajasthan, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit out at Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday and said that PM Modi is the only Prime Minister in the world who can never tell the truth. ... read..

Silkyara tunnel collapse: PM Modi takes stock of progress of ongoing rescue work

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 2:49:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took stock of the progress in the ongoing rescue work after the team made a significant breakthrough on Monday. PM Modi called Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami after a six-inch pipeline was pushed thro ... read..

"PM Modi revolutionized people's lives with schemes like Ujjwala, Ayushman, Mudra": Vasundhara Raje

Baran (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 2:49:20 PM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, while addressing a public meeting on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Anta in Rajasthan's Baran district, lauded PM Modi for creating a significant difference in the lives of the peop ... read..

DMK announces support for Congress in upcoming Telangana assembly elections

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 21, 2023 2:49:16 PM IST

The DMK party on Tuesday officially announced its support for the Congress party's candidates in the upcoming 2023 Telangana State Legislative Assembly Election. ... read..

SC slams Delhi govt over not releasing funds for Regional Rapid Transport System

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 2:49:12 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Delhi government for a breach of undertaking given to it to provide funds for the Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) project and directed it to transfer the funds meant for advertising to the project. ... read..

Bihar: Family shot at while returning from Chhat Ghat, one more person succumbs to death

Lakhisarai (Bihar) | November 21, 2023 2:49:00 PM IST

One more person succumbed to injuries sustained after a family, which was returning after perfoming Chhath Puja in Lakhisarai district of Bihar on Monday was shot at by unidentified persons,police said on Tuesday. ... read..

"All categories of Rajasthan have been taken care of in Congress manifesto": Sachin Pilot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 1:48:30 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said that the manifesto released by the party on Tuesday for Rajasthan Assembly elections is "really good" as all the sections of the society of the state have been taken care of. ... read..

Covid vaccines did not increase sudden death risk among young Indian adults: ICMR study

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 1:48:28 PM IST

Vaccines administered for COVID-19 did not increase the risk of sudden death among young adults in India but it was the post-Covid hospitalisation, family history of sudden death, and certain lifestyle behaviours that are likely the underlying causes, acc ... read..

Ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls, Congress releases manifesto, pledges caste census, MSP for farmers

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 1:48:21 PM IST

Ahead of Assembly polls in Rajasthan, the Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto, which promises to hold a caste-based census, a new scheme for recruitment at the panchayat level and enactment of a law to implement the mininum support price for farmer ... read..

Breakthrough of inserting six-inch pipeline is definitely encouraging for us: CM Dhami

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 1:48:11 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed hope that the trapped workers would soon come out safely after a six-inch pipeline was pushed through the rubble of the collapsed portion in the Silkyara tunnel and audio-visual communication was re ... read..

"PM Modi only abuses the Congress" says Mallikarjun Kharge as he unveils Rajasthan election manifesto

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 1:48:06 PM IST

As the Congress launched the party manifesto for the Rajasthan elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacked Prime Minister Modi claiming that the PM was always abusing him or Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

Odisha: President Droupadi Murmu flags off three trains today

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | November 21, 2023 1:48:02 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu flagged off three new trains, which include the Shalimar-Badampahar Weekly Express, the Badampahar-Rourkela Weekly Express, and the Tatanagar-Badampahar MEMU train. ... read..

Delhi Excise Policy: Court extends judicial custody of Manish Sisodia till December 11

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 1:47:57 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday extended till December 11, the judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with an alleged excise policy scam. ... read..

"Work being done to get 6-inch pipeline fully functional" says tunnelling expert Arnold Dix as rescue op continues at Silkyara Tunnel

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 1:47:51 PM IST

International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association president Arnold Dix who is currently overseeing the ongoing rescue efforts at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site said that works were being done to get the 6-inch pipeline fully functional. ... read..

Mumbai Police arrest one suspect after woman's body found in suitcase in Kurla

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2023 1:47:46 PM IST

Mumbai Police arrested a person in a murder case of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase in the Kurla area. ... read..

Odisha: BJD leader Saluga Pradhan elected Deputy Speaker unopposed

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 21, 2023 12:50:04 PM IST

Senior Biju Janata Dal leader Saluga Pradhan was elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. ... read..

20 Archakas to be selected for Ram Lalla Temple worship in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 12:50:02 PM IST

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla Temple on January 22, 20 'Archakas' (Priests) of the Ramanand sect will be selected for the proper worship of Ramlalla in the Shri Ram temple at Ayodhya. Traditionally, worship in Hindu temples is performed ... read..

"Role of the governor is to uphold democracy, not kill it": DMK questions Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for delaying bills

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 21, 2023 12:49:58 PM IST

Amid the Supreme Court's scrutiny of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's delay in disposing of various bills, DMK leader TKS Elangovan slammed RN Ravi on Tuesday, saying that the role of the governor is to uphold democracy, not kill it." ... read..

MP: Congress leaders submit memo to Police, demand action in case related to party worker thrashed in Jabalpur

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 12:49:52 PM IST

Congress leaders have submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a case related to their one of the party workers thrashed Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district demanding quick action into the matter. ... read..

Silkyara tunnel collapse: Brief setback to rescue operations as narrow road prevents piling machine movement

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 12:49:47 PM IST

Efforts to rescue trapped 41 workers in the ongoing Silkyara tunnel collapse received a brief setback when the piling machine being transported for the rescue operation got stuck due to the narrow road leading to the spot. ... read..

Mizoram police ready for incident-free vote counting: DGP Anil Shukla

Aizawl (Mizoram) | November 21, 2023 12:49:34 PM IST

As the counting day for the recently conducted Mizoram assembly election approaches, Mizoram's Director General of Police (DGP) Anil Shukla on Tuesday said that "full proof and arrangements have been made for incident-free counting of votes." ... read..

West Bengal: Fire breaks out at plastic factory in Howrah

Howrah (West Bengal) | November 21, 2023 12:49:32 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a plastic factory and godown in Ghusuri, Naskar Para area of Howrah on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Group of 100 devotees from Nagpur reaches Ayodhya; extends their prayers to Lord Ram

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 11:47:54 AM IST

A group of 100 devotees from Maharashtra's Nagpur reached Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Monday to offer their prayers to Lord Ram ahead of the consecration program of Ram Lala to be held in January next year. ... read..

Ramayana likely to be part of NCERT social science textbooks

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:47:52 AM IST

Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata should be taught in schools as part of the history curriculum under India's 'classical period', a high-level National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) panel has recommended. ... read..

"Men are coming home for sure" say international tunnel expert Arnold Dix as Uttarkashi Tunnel rescue op continues

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 11:47:37 AM IST

International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association president Arnold Dix, who has been roped in as part of the ongoing rescue efforts at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site, on Tuesday said he was absolutely sure that the 41 trapped workers will co ... read..

BSF troops intercepts drone, recover plastic container of contraband item in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 21, 2023 11:47:35 AM IST

The BSF troops have successfully intercepted a drone and recovered one small plastic container of a contraband item weighing 565 grams, from the farming field near village Mode in Amritsar on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: Policeman critically injured after being hit by bike, SUV in Tilak Nagar; 1 apprehended

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:47:34 AM IST

A 22-year-old man has been apprehended after the motorcycle he was riding on hit a Delhi Police head constable a day ago, leaving him critically injured in Tilak Nagar area, a police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 19-year-old girl kidnapped from Gwalior found at lodge in Guna

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 10:53:37 AM IST

A college student from Datia in Madhya Pradesh who was kidnapped on Monday, has been found at a lodge, the police official said. ... read..

Silkyara tunnel collapse: Trapped workers in good health, communicating with rescue teams

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 10:53:33 AM IST

As the rescue operation in the ongoing Silkyara tunnel collapse entered Day 10, the first visuals of the trapped workers emerged on Tuesday morning. Rescue teams are involved in a relentless effort to establish contact with them. The endoscopic flexi came ... read..

"Umeed jagi hain": Hope burns brighter now for Uttarkashi trapped workers' families

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 10:53:29 AM IST

Visuals of workers trapped inside Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel for the past 10 days emerged on Tuesday morning, has given new hope for worried relatives, some of whom are camping outside the site of the collapsed structure. ... read..

PM Modi leads by example, orders cleanliness drive after Bikaner roadshow

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 10:53:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for his commitment to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, has once again demonstrated his dedication to the cause. Following a massive roadshow in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Monday, the Prime Minister ordered an immediate cleanlines ... read..

Endoscopic camera facilitates first interaction with trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 10:53:17 AM IST

On the tenth day of rescue operations at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, a significant milestone was achieved after an endoscopic flexi camera was successfully inserted into the collapsed section. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh assembly polls: Re-polling begins at polling booth in Bhind's Ater constituency

Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 10:53:15 AM IST

Re-polling at a polling booth in Kishupura village in Madhya Pradesh's Ater constituency in Bhind district began on Tuesday morning following the orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI). ... read..

Mizoram: Assam Rifle recovers foreign-origin cigarettes worth more than Rs 7 lakh

Champhai (Mizoram) | November 21, 2023 10:53:13 AM IST

In another crackdown against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, with Customs Preventive Force Champhai, recovered five cases and 43 packets of foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 7.059 lakh in the general area of Iron Bridge Zokhawthar, Champhai district, ... read..

Silkyara tunnel collapse: Relief for 41 trapped workers as Rescue teams establish Audio-visual communication

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 10:53:07 AM IST

In a major breakthrough in the ongoing Silkyara tunnel collapse rescue team officials have successfully developed communication with the trapped worked through the 6-inch pipeline on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Re-polling underway in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh following Election Commission's order

Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 10:53:05 AM IST

Re-polling is underway at booth number 3 under polling centre number 71 at Kishupura in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday. ... read..

First visuals of workers trapped at Silkyara tunnel emerge, workers healthy, communicate with rescue teams

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 9:48:16 AM IST

On the tenth day of rescue operations at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, a significant milestone was achieved after a an endoscopy camera was successfuly inserted into the collapsed section. First visuals of the trapped worke ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 15 fishermen reach Chennai airport after being released from Sri Lanka

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 21, 2023 9:48:06 AM IST

Fifteen fishermen who were released from Sri Lankan prisons reached Chennai airport on Tuesday. ... read..

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Morning meal prepared for trapped workers

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 9:48:02 AM IST

A morning meal was prepared for the workers who have been trapped in a tunnel in Silkyara, Uttarkashi for 10 days. ... read..

"Can we forget Brij Bhushan Singh?": Congress leader questions PM Modi's remark on crimes against women in Rajasthan

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 9:47:56 AM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Rajasthan government of "insulting women" of the state, Congress leader Gourav Vallabh took a swipe at the PM, asking about the actions taken against BJP leader Brij Bhushan Saran Singh, who is accused of sex ... read..

At AQI of 323, Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 8:51:37 AM IST

The National Capital continued to experience 'very poor' air quality on Tuesday morning, with an air quality index (AQI) of 323, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India). ... read..

"We're very happy": Hema Malini after Allahabad HC gave nod for construction of the Banke Bihari corridor

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 7:48:22 AM IST

After the Allahabad High Court gave the nod for the construction of the Banke Bihari corridor in Vrindavan, veteran actor turned politician Hema Malini expressed happiness over the decision and said that it will benefit everyone. ... read..

Rajasthan: Man dies after Chinese manjha slits his neck in Barmer

Barmer (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 7:48:16 AM IST

A man lost his life after coming into contact with a Chinese manjha that slit his neck vein in Rajasthan's Barmer on Monday, officials said. ... read..

Bihar: Five people die under suspicious conditions in Gopalganj

Gopalganj (Bihar) | November 21, 2023 7:48:10 AM IST

At least five people died under suspicious circumstances in Bihar's Gopalganj, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Andhra CM orders probe into Visakhapatnam fishing harbour fire incident

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 7:48:06 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mogan Reddy on Monday ordered the officials to conduct an inquiry into the fire incident at Visakhapatnam fishing harbour. ... read..

Congress will provide Maratha reservation on basis of caste census: Nana Patole

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2023 6:48:54 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Monday said that the grand old party will provide Maratha reservations in the state on the basis of the caste census if the party is voted to power. ... read..

J-K: Suspicious box found near Kishtwar Highway

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 21, 2023 6:48:50 AM IST

A suspicious tin box was found near the Kishtwar Highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. ... read..

Chandigarh custom seizes gold biscuit, sheets disguised as credit cards worth Rs 67.71 lakh

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 21, 2023 6:48:48 AM IST

The Chandigarh customs officials on Monday recovered one gold biscuit and five gold sheets worth Rs 67.71 lakh from Chandigarh, officials said. ... read..

"Poised to transform transportation landscape": CM Patnaik after Odisha inks pact with Delhi Metro

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 21, 2023 5:48:37 AM IST

Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation on Monday signed a contract with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for the construction of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project (Phase-I) from Bhubaneswar airport to Trishulia in Cuttack. ... read..

Mission Karmyaogi is needed to solve public grievances: Haryana CM Khattar

Gurugram (Haryana) | November 21, 2023 5:48:35 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that Mission Karmayogi is needed to solve public grievances efficiently in the state. ... read..

Two dead, 10 injured after under-construction stadium collapses in Telangana

Rangareddy (Telangana) | November 21, 2023 4:49:09 AM IST

At least two people were killed and 10 sustained injuries after an under-construction private indoor stadium collapsed in Telangana's Rangareddy on Monday. ... read..

"On war footing": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on evacuating all workers safely from collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 21, 2023 4:49:02 AM IST

Amid the ongoing efforts to rescue the workers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that they are working on a war footing to evacuate all the workers safely. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu instructs to resolve pending cases of mutation, partition by Jan next year

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 3:53:21 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday instructed officials to settle the pending revenue cases of mutation, partition and demarcation of land by January 20, 2024. ... read..

Mumbai: Yellow Gate police seize smuggled diesel worth Rs 18 lakh in boat; 6 held

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 21, 2023 3:53:19 AM IST

The Yellow Gate police have arrested six people, including sailors, for allegedly attempting to smuggle diesel in a boat via the Arabian Sea, near Sewri jetty in Mumbai, officials said on Monday. ... read..

"Sharad Pawar faction are delaying hearing...," Ajit Pawar faction's counsel on NCP's name, symbol

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 3:53:15 AM IST

After the meeting with the Election Commission, Ajit Pawar faction's counsel, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi on Monday said that the Sharad Pawar faction is delaying the hearing over the staking of claims on the party's name and symbol following a split in ... read..

State govt prioritizes employee welfare: RS Bali assures fulfillment of demands

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 3:53:13 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Chief RS Bali on Monday emphasized the commitment of the present government towards the welfare of employees during his participation in the state-level foundation day ceremony of the Employees Federation. ... read..

President Murmu to award President's Colour to AFMC Pune on Dec 1

New Delhi | November 21, 2023 3:53:09 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the President's Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in a ceremony on December 1, in its platinum jubilee year. ... read..

MAS Holdings chairman meets Odisha CM; expresses intent to open textile unit

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 21, 2023 3:53:07 AM IST

MAS Holding's Chairman, Mahesh Amalean on Monday met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and told him about the company's interest in setting up an integrated textile and apparel manufacturing facility in Odisha. ... read..

"Jhooth ke saudagar...": Supriya Shrinate reacts to PM Modi's appeasement remark on Congress

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 21, 2023 2:52:04 AM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "appeasement" remark on the grand old party and called the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders "jhooth ke saudagar" (dealers of lies). ... read..

"Cannot afford to have Congress or BJP come to power in Telangana": AIMIM chief Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 21, 2023 2:52:00 AM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday asserted that Telangana cannot afford to have the Congress or the BJP come to power, adding that if they come to power. ... read..

Yogi govt will set up new 1600 MW power project in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 21, 2023 1:48:31 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will build a new 1600 MW production unit, 'Anapara-E'. Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam approved this proposal in the board meeting of the corporation on Monday. The proposal wil ... read..

"We are only getting betrayed": Omar Abdullah blames Centre for "power cuts"

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 21, 2023 1:48:29 AM IST

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday unleashed an attack against the BJP-led Central government over the "power cuts" and other unresolved issues in Kashmir. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu instructs officials to resolve pending cases by January 20 next year

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 20, 2023 11:50:14 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday instructed officials to settle the pending revenue cases of mutation, partition and demarcation of land by January 20, 2024. The High Power Committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister reviewed the ... read..

Kerala: Party workers beaten up for displaying black flags to CM Vijayan's motorcade, says Youth Congress

Kannur (Kerala) | November 20, 2023 11:50:10 PM IST

Youth Congress workers were beaten for displaying black flags at the motorcade of Chief Minister Pinaraya Vijayan in Pazhayangadi, Eripuram on Monday. ... read..

HC issues notice to Delhi Govt on PIL against PWD to hand over possession of 6 newly constructed schools

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 11:50:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on a PIL filed by a Social Jurist through Advocate Ashok Agarwal seeking direction against the Public Work Department to hand over the possession of 6 newly constructed Delhi Government schools. ... read..

Rescue operations at full swing, committed to saving lives of workers in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse, says government

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 20, 2023 11:49:59 PM IST

The government said on Monday that rescue operations are continuing in full swing to save the 41 trapped workers at Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi and constant communication is being maintained with efforts to keep up the morale of the workers trapped in t ... read..

Hot Khichdi being filled in cylindrical bottles for labourers trapped in Silkyara tunnel

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | November 20, 2023 11:49:52 PM IST

Hours after an alternative six-inch lifeline pipe reached the Silkyara tunnel, where 41 labourers have been trapped for over a week, rescuers are filling Khichdi in cylindrical bottles to be sent to the stranded workers. ... read..

"PM, ED and IT are silent": Congress' Pawan Khera on black money allegation against BJP candidate Baba Balak Nath

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 11:49:50 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in Rajasthan, Baba Balak Nath over allegations of black money and said "Why is the Prime Minster, ED and IT are silent on this." ... read..

Congress passed proposal in Raipur for conducting caste-based census: Ashok Gehlot

Dausa (Rajasthan) | November 20, 2023 11:49:46 PM IST

Ahead of the November 25 assembly polls, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the Congress party has passed a proposal in Raipur on conducting caste-based census and has also issued directions in that regard. ... read..

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits seven accused of rioting, arson

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 11:49:44 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Monday acquitted seven accused persons in a case of rioting, vandalism, arson etc giving them the benefit of the doubt. ... read..

Supreme Court questions TN Governor over delay in pending bills since Jan 2020

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 11:49:42 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu Governor over the delay in disposing of various pending bills. ... read..

Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik launches 3 affordable housing projects for underprivileged

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 20, 2023 11:49:36 PM IST

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched 3 affordable housing projects for the residents of Bhubaneswar. A total of 1722 beneficiaries have got houses in these 3 projects and all these projects have been built by the Bhubaneswar Development Author ... read..

"We provided relief to farmers, BJP waived off loans of big industrialists": Priyanka Gandhi in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

Bhilwara (Rajasthan) | November 20, 2023 11:49:32 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Monday said that the Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government provided relief to farmers in the state whereas BJP is busy waiving off loans of many big industrialists in the country. ... read..

Telangana polls: BSP candidate from transgender community holds campaign in Warangal East

Warangal (Telangana) | November 20, 2023 10:48:20 PM IST

BSP candidate Pushpithalaya, who belongs to the transgender community and is contesting from Warangal East constituency in Telangana, campaigned on Monday and sought support from people for the November 30 assembly polls. ... read..

Maharashtra: Indian Navy Sailor arrested in a bribery case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 20, 2023 10:48:18 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday arrested a medical sailor working at the Indian Navy Hospital Station (Ashwini Hospital) in Mumbai's Colaba on the allegations of bribery. ... read..

Every citizen has significant role to play in realizing vision of 'Developed India': CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 20, 2023 10:48:12 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday reviewed the preparations for organizing the 'Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra' and gave the necessary guidelines to make it a successful event. ... read..

Hate Speech: 28 States, UT appointed nodal officers, Centre to SC

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 10:48:10 PM IST

The central government has informed the Supreme Court that 28 States and Union Territories have appointed nodal officers in compliance with its guidelines to prevent mob violence and lynching following hate speech incidents. ... read..

"Party workers threatened from campaigning in Civil Lines constituency": BJP candidate Gopal Sharma alleges in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 20, 2023 10:48:04 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Gopal Sharma on Monday alleged that his party workers were threatened and stopped from campaigning in the Civil Lines constituency in Rajasthan. ... read..

Mental health of workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel may be affected: Psychiatrist

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 10:47:58 PM IST

The labourers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi from the day of Diwali have not been rescued yet. It has been more than eight days since 41 labourers were trapped in the tunnel, hence essential items like food and medicines are being suppli ... read..

Silkyara tunnel collapse: IAF airlifts another 36 tonnes of critical equipment to help in rescue operation

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 10:47:54 PM IST

Assisting in the rescue operations underway to evacuate 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, three aircraft of the Indian Air Force airlifted another 36 tonnes of critical equipment on Monday. ... read..

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Dharmendra Pradhan flags off extension of Banaras-Sambalpur Express up to Vizag

Sambalpur (Odisha) | November 20, 2023 10:47:51 PM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Railway Minister Ashvini Vaishnaw flagged off the extension of the Banaras-Sambalpur Express up to Visakhapatnam from Sambalpur railway station on Monday. ... read..

Assam Police "Goes Blue" on World Children's Day

Guwahati (Assam) | November 20, 2023 10:47:49 PM IST

The Assam Police' Child Rights Week campaign that started on November 14 culminated with the "Go Blue" campaign on World Children's Day. World Children's Day is observed globally on November 20. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: CEO holds meeting with officials to make voter list error-free for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 20, 2023 10:47:45 PM IST

In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha General Election-2024, the Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh today held a meeting with all the District Election Officers (Deputy Commissioners) and Electoral Registration Officers of the state to make the voter ... read..

Rising Sun Water Fest concludes successfully in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | November 20, 2023 10:47:43 PM IST

The Second Edition of the Rising Sun Water Fest, themed "Revisiting Saraighat 2023," a collaborative effort between the Government of Assam and the Indian Army's Eastern Command, concluded successfully on Monday at Deepor Beel, Guwahati. ... read..

Visakhapatnam espionage case: NIA arrests 3rd person after raids in Mumbai, Assam

New Delhi | November 20, 2023 9:48:10 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested one more accused in the Visakhapatnam espionage case involving leakage of classified defence information through a Pakistani ISI spying network. ... read..

80 pc of boat cost will be given to fishermen who lost them in fire: Andhra Fisheries Minister

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | November 20, 2023 9:48:08 PM IST

Following the fire that broke out at the Visakhapatnam fishing harbour late night on Sunday, Andhra Pradesh Fisheries Minister Seediri Appalaraju said that the Chief Minister has decided to give 80 per cent of the total cost of the boat directly as compen ... read..

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