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"Indians pay taxes like England to get services like Somalia": Raghav Chadha

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 9:11:29 PM IST

Stepping up attacks on the BJP-led NDA government for the Union Budget 2024-25, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday said that citizens of the nation have to pay taxes like England to get facilities like Somalia. ... read..

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays tribute to Kargil War heroes

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 25, 2024 9:11:28 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the brave heroes who laid down their lives for the country on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas here on Thursday. ... read..

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses Atishi of spreading lies regarding Budget allocation for Delhi

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 9:11:25 PM IST

Delhi BJP Secretary and MP Bansuri Swaraj on Thursday accused Delhi Finance Minister Atishi of spreading lies and misinformation regarding the allocation to the national capital in the Union Budget 2024. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu releases song 'Mere Kedara' dedicated to Lord Shiva

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 9:11:24 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday released a song dedicated to Lord Shiva titled 'Mere Kedara', filmed under the banner of Mahadev Studio. ... read..

Delhi Transport Minister orders enquiry into bus accidents, seeks report within 7 days

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 9:11:21 PM IST

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has ordered an enquiry by the Special Commissioner of Transport into recent accidents involving government buses. ... read..

AAP Land allotment matter: Centre allots bungalow to AAP for office space on temporary basis

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 8:41:30 PM IST

Central Government has allotted a bungalow in Lutyens to Aam Admi Party (AAP) for office space on a temporary basis for three years. This came after Delhi High Court had set a timeline for Centre to decide the request of AAP. ... read..

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu compares former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 8:41:22 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday compared YSRCP chief to slain Columbian narco-terrorist, Pablo Escobar. ... read..

"Our sisters need to be careful while using social media," says Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 25, 2024 8:41:21 PM IST

During an event jointly organised by The National Commission for Women and The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi raised awareness regarding the threats social media platforms pose for women and also hig ... read..

Rajasthan: ED arrests ninth accused in 2022 senior teacher exam paper leak case

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 8:11:25 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested the ninth accused under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case linked to the paper leak of a senior teacher 2nd-grade competitive examination, 2022, in Rajasthan, accordin ... read..

States have power to levy tax on mines, minerals bearing lands; royalty not tax: Supreme Court

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 8:11:21 PM IST

A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday held that states have the constitutional authority to levy taxes on mines and mineral-bearing lands. ... read..

After Delhi HC passes order, Centre allots new office space to Aam Aadmi Party

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 7:41:28 PM IST

Following the orders of the Delhi High Court, the Central Government has allotted a new office space to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Bungalow No. 1, Ravi Shankar Shukla Lane, New Delhi will be the new address of the Aam Aadmi Party headquarters, said AAP. ... read..

This is anti-federal budget, Kerala did not get anything: CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 7:11:35 PM IST

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar expressed his disappointment with the Union Budget 2024 and said that this is an anti-federal budget and Kerala did not get anything. He alleged that the budget was prepared arbitrarily to save the alliance and should be scrapped an ... read..

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Sai takes part in plantation drive under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | July 25, 2024 7:11:32 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, his cabinet, Speaker, leader of the opposition, and members of the assembly took part in a sapling plantation drive in the residential complex of the Vidhan Sabha on Thursday under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campa ... read..

Assam Civil Service Exam will have questions in Assamese for first time

Guwahati (Assam) | July 25, 2024 7:11:23 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state's Combined Civil Service Examination (Main) will have, for the first time, all questions in Assamese in addition to English. ... read..

Denial of special status to Punjab is among the reasons for boycotting NITI Aayog meeting: Punjab CM

Jalandhar (Punjab) | July 25, 2024 6:11:21 PM IST

After being denied special status by the Centre, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government has decided that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27. ... read..

Congress MP Channi accuses Centre of "undeclared emergency", says "Govt curbing Amritpal's freedom of speech"

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 5:41:24 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi triggered an uproar in Parliament on Thursday after he alleged that there is "undeclared emergency" under BJP-led government's rule and noted that "free speech" of the Waris Pun ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inaugurates 22nd State Junior and Senior Badminton Championship

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 25, 2024 5:11:26 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami here on Thursday formally inaugurated the 22nd Uttarakhand State Junior and Senior Badminton Championship. The Chief Minister also met the players and encouraged them. ... read..

Those in power who tolerate paper leaks equally responsible for crime: Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 25, 2024 5:11:23 PM IST

AICC General Secretary-in charge of Chhattisgarh and former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot hit out at the Centre on the recent irregularities in the NEET exam and said that those in power who are turning a blind eye to the paper leaks are equally resp ... read..

Union Budget did "injustice to national capital," says Delhi Minister Atishi

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 5:11:21 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack against the Centre over the Union Budget 2024-25, Delhi Finance Minister Atishi said that injustice is being done to the people of Delhi. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh got record allocation in Union Budget for railway development: Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 4:41:38 PM IST

Amid Congress' criticism that the Union Budget 2024 was "discriminatory" towards all non-NDA-ruled states, Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan said on Thursday that Himachal Pradesh has a special place in the budget. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to ED on AAP leader Satyender Jain's plea challenging trial court cognisance, judicial remand order

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 4:41:35 PM IST

Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi's former cabinet minister Satyendar Jain challenging the trial court cognisance order and subsequent judicial remand order ... read..

SC issues notice to UP govt on Abbas Ansari's bail plea over illegally meeting his wife in Chitrakoot jail

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 4:41:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on Abbas Ansari's bail plea in connection with a case relating to allegedly illegally meeting his wife in Chitrakoot jail. ... read..

"Will release list of Muda sites illegally allotted during BJP tenure," says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 25, 2024 4:41:30 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said that the government would soon release a list of Muda sites illegally allotted by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. ... read..

Farmer whose father died by suicide meets Shinde, CM provides Rs 5 lakh financial assistance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 4:41:21 PM IST

A young farmer named Shivratan Munde on Thursday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and told him that he and his family have been suffering since the time his father died by suicide. The CM gave instructions to provide the farmer financial assis ... read..

Politics and budget are interrelated: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 4:11:38 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav said on Thursday that the budget and politics are interrelated and had it not been for politics, then Andhra Pradesh and Bihar would not have been given special packages. ... read..

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray to go solo in Maharashtra Assembly elections, says "Will fight 200 to 250 seats"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 3:41:34 PM IST

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday announced his intention to contest 200 to 250 seats independently in the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary directs officials to ensure effective management of Chardham Yatra

Dehradun (Uttrakhand) | July 25, 2024 3:41:29 PM IST

Uttrakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, on Thursday instructed all the departments related to the Chardham Yatra to regularly update real-time data on the Chardham Dashboard, which will be launched soon. She said that this dashboard will become a medium ... read..

Maharashtra: IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall till tomorrow ; schools and colleges declared holiday

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 3:41:26 PM IST

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of very heavy rainfall in isolated places on Thursday in areas of Raigad and Ratnagiri until Friday morning. ... read..

CM Mohan Yadav announces to open office in Coimbatore to facilitate investments in Madhya Pradesh

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | July 25, 2024 3:41:25 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday inaugurated an 'Interactive Session for Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh' in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and announced the opening of an office in Coimbatore to facilitate investments in Madhya Pr ... read..

Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall in Rashtrapati Bhavan renamed Ganatantra Mandap, Ashok Mandap

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 5:11:27 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan, namely, Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall, as Ganatantra Mandap and Ashok Mandap, respectively. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Officers call on CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 3:11:33 PM IST

A delegation of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS) Officers led by its President, Shravan Manta, called on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Thursday. ... read..

Marking 25th year of Kargil War, Army shows, exhibitions draw attention in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 3:11:31 PM IST

Marking the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, the Headquarters of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla is celebrating the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav.' ... read..

Woman entrepreneur from J-K's Baramulla launches AI-based app for wedding planning

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 25, 2024 3:11:30 PM IST

Iqra Nazir, an entrepreneur from Baramulla district, has launched an AI-based app named "Dawat Book" that promises to transform the way weddings are planned and managed. ... read..

"No concept of Durbar but of Shahenshah": Priyanka Gandhi's dig at Rashtrapati Bhavan Hall renaming

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 3:11:23 PM IST

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi took a dig at the renaming of the Durbar and Ashok Halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. ... read..

Ashwinin Vaishnaw announces winners of 10th National Community Radio Awards

Aizwal (Mizoram) | July 25, 2024 2:41:33 PM IST

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards on Thursday. On this occasion, the Minister also inaugurated India's 500th Community Radio Station in the presenc ... read..

Severe waterlogging in Moradabad due to heavy rains; pumps used to drain out water

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 2:41:30 PM IST

Moradabad's Bholenath colony has been facing severe waterlogging conditions due to the excessive rains on Thursday. ... read..

ICMR releases 32 new standard treatment workflows for common and serious diseases

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 2:41:24 PM IST

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and WHO India, has released 32 new Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) for common and serious diseases. ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw announces winners of 10th National Community Radio Awards

Aizwal (Mizoram) | July 25, 2024 2:41:23 PM IST

Karnataka passes resolution against NEET exam, wants CET back

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 25, 2024 2:11:39 PM IST

Raising its strong voice against the all-India medical entrance exam NEET, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government on Thursday passed a resolution in both houses of the state government against the exam and demanded the Centre for allowing the state to r ... read..

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi takes on Karnataka CM alleging misuse of funds, demands CBI probe

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 2:11:37 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched attack on the Karnataka government and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged misuse of funds and involvement in various scams. ... read..

NCB Guwahati seizes 6.790 kg of Methamphetamine, apprehends two in major drug bust

Guwahati (Assam) | July 25, 2024 2:11:27 PM IST

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Guwahati Zonal Unit seized 6.790 kg of drugs and apprehended two individuals on July 23. ... read..

Pune Rains: Fire brigade rescues 70 people stranded in floodwaters as part of rescue and relief ops

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 2:11:25 PM IST

Amid the heavy rain in Pune, the District Fire Brigade has rescued 70 people who had been stranded in the flood waters in the Nimbjanagar area of the city following heavy downpours. ... read..

Air India flight operations hit by heavy rains in Mumbai; airline offers full fare refunds

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 1:41:35 PM IST

Flight operations have been affected following heavy rains that pounded Mumbai and its suburbs, resulting in the cancellation and diversion of some of the flights. ... read..

Fire breaks out in car service centre in Danpur area of Patna

Patna (Bihar) | July 25, 2024 1:41:34 PM IST

A fire broke out in a car workshop in the Danapur area of Patna, Bihar, on Thursday. ... read..

LS Speaker Om Birla, other leaders pay tribute to former LS Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 1:41:31 PM IST

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, current Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with other leaders, paid floral tribute at the Constitution House of the Parliament on Thursday. ... read..

Around 200 Indigo flyers stranded at Istanbul airport, Airlines issues statement

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 1:41:27 PM IST

Around 200 flyers are facing a harrowing experience at Istanbul airport after their IndiGo flight to Delhi got delayed by 12 hours on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi Excise policy case: Court gives ED timeline to supply copies of supplementary charge sheets to accused

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 1:41:24 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday gave a timeline to the Directorate of Enforcement to provide hard copies of up to 8th supplementary charge sheets to accused persons by July 31. ... read..

Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami pays tribute to Amar Shaheed Sridev Suman

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 25, 2024 1:11:31 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday paid tribute to Amar Shaheed Sridev Suman, the hero of Tehri Jan Kranti, on his death anniversary by offering flowers to his picture. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde appeals to people to "Move to safer places" as continuous rains hit state

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 1:11:29 PM IST

As the state of Maharashtra faces the effects of continuous rainfall, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday took stock of the situation in the state. ... read..

"Such remarks should not be made": Kiren Rijiju on BJP MP Gangopadhyay's remarks in LS amid opposition protest

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 1:11:28 PM IST

Amid the opposition protest, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised his party MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Thursday for his remarks during the budget discussion on July 24 in Lok Sabha and said that the Speaker of the House has power to take ... read..

Union Budget: BJP to showcase budget benefits through nationwide programmes

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 1:11:26 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold nationwide programmes to inform the public across the country about the features and benefits of the Union Budget 2024-25 in wake of the ongoing protest by the opposition parties accusing the budget of being ... read..

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar takes stock of rain situation in Pune, issues instructions for assistance

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 12:41:47 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took stock of the rain situation in Pune district headquarters after heavy downpours in various parts of the district. ... read..

Haryana: Earthquake of 2.4 magnitude hits Faridabad

Faridabad (Haryana) | July 25, 2024 12:41:45 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 2.4 on the Richter Scale hit the Faridabad region of Haryana on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Maharashtra Congress backs Anil Deshmukh on his allegations against Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 12:41:43 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Thursday backed Anil Deshmukh's allegations that Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has asked him to implicate Uddhav and Aditya Thackeray. Former Home Minister of Maharashtra Anil Deshmukh had been arres ... read..

"Make those video clippings public": Anil Deshmukh on proof Deputy CM Fadnavis has against him

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 12:41:41 PM IST

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh spoke in a press conference on Thursday on the proof Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had against him, where he was heard talking about Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. ... read..

Delhi Excise policy CBI case: Court extends judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal till August 8

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 12:41:38 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till August 8 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to stay Netflix's release of series 'Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper'

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 12:41:31 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has refused to stay the release of webseries, Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper, released on OTT platform Netflix. ... read..

"PM didn't receive mandate, so more has been given to Andhra and Bihar": TMC MP Saugata Roy on Budget 2024

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 12:41:28 PM IST

Hitting back at Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for his critical remarks against the opposition of "insulting people's mandate", by criticizing the Budget, TMC MP Saugata Roy on Thursday said that the Prime Minister has not received the majority, hence more f ... read..

Telangana Deputy CM Vikramarka to present state budget today

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 25, 2024 12:41:21 PM IST

The Telangana government is all set to present the annual state budget on Thursday, day three of the third session of the Third Telangana Legislative Assembly. ... read..

Congress' Pramod Tiwari comes to Kharge's defence on "mataji" jibe at FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 12:11:38 PM IST

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari defended party chief Mallikarjun Kharge on his "mataji" jibe at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the discussion on the Union Budget in Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Traffic stalled at Tamhini Ghat in Raigad-Pune route due to debris after landslide

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 12:11:35 PM IST

Traffic has been halted at Tamhini Ghat on the Raigad-Pune route following the debris from a landslide as a result of the heavy rains. ... read..

Palghar collector announces holiday for schools and colleges due to heavy rain

Palghar (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 12:11:32 PM IST

The Palghar Collector has announced a holiday for all the schools and colleges on Thursday after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Palghar district, predicting a possibility of heavy rain. ... read..

Punjab: Three members of armed robbery gang arrested with illegal weapons in Mohali

Mohali (Punjab) | July 25, 2024 11:41:42 AM IST

The Mohali Police have arrested three members of an armed robbery gang with illegal weapons and stolen vehicles, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh police recruitment: Written exam for 60,244 constable positions scheduled for August

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 11:41:26 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has announced the written examination for the direct recruitment of 60,244 constable positions in the civil police. ... read..

"BJP stopped us from replying" says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on BJP's sit-in protest

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 25, 2024 11:41:21 AM IST

After the BJP leaders in Karnataka staged a night-long sit-in at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in protest against various alleged scams of the Siddaramiah government, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of stopping CM Sidd ... read..

Congress' Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "recent spate of train accidents"

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 11:11:38 AM IST

The Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, gave adjournment notice on Thursday to discuss the "recent spate of train accidents". ... read..

Accused of partisanship, Karnataka Assembly speaker UT Khader says, "Can't set a bad precedent for proceedings"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 25, 2024 11:11:35 AM IST

After the BJP leaders in Karnataka staged a night-long sit-in at the Vidhan Soudha protesting against what they allege are the various scams of the Siddaramiah government, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khadar said on Thursday that the BJP's de ... read..

Punjab CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting after INDIA bloc decision to protest against Budget

Chandigarh (Punjab) | July 25, 2024 11:11:30 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, while expressing solidarity with the INDIA bloc has decided that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will not attend the Niti Aayog meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27. ... read..

Uttarakhand Police clear debris near Gulabkoti, Pagalnala in Joshimath on Badrinath National Highway

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | July 25, 2024 11:11:22 AM IST

The Uttarakhand police have cleared the debris near Gulabkoti in the Joshimath area on the Badrinath National Highway, which was blocked due to debris after the landslide on Thursday. A video released by the Chamoli Police on X showed that the road has be ... read..

UBT Sena's Sanjay Raut backs Anil Deshmukh on his allegations against Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 10:41:26 AM IST

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's allegations that Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis had asked him to implicate Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray and others has caused a political storm. Deshmukh had been arrested by the ED in 2021 in an a ... read..

"Mandate of people insulted..." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticizes opposition for doing politics over Budget

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 10:41:24 AM IST

In a strong rebuttal to the opposition's criticism of Union Budget 2024-25, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused the opposition of engaging in mere politics rather than providing constructive feedback on the budget. ... read..

Continuous rain causes waterlogging in Rajasthan's Dausa, brings relief to farmers

Dausa (Rajasthan) | July 25, 2024 10:41:21 AM IST

Rain has been lashing the region of Dausa in Rajasthan for the past 18 hours, causing waterlogging in the area and cutting off connectivity with many colonies along the Jaipur Road. ... read..

J-K: Another batch of pilgrims embarks on Amarnath Yatra under tight security

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 25, 2024 10:11:43 AM IST

Another batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath yatra from the Panthachowk Srinagar base camp under tight security measures on Thursday morning. ... read..

2008 Malegaon blast case: Special NIA court to start hearing final arguments today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 10:11:39 AM IST

The special NIA court will start the hearing on final arguments in connection with the 2008 blast case in Maharashtra's Malegaon on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi: Truck breakdown at Mayapuri Flyover affects traffic from Dhaula Kuan to Rajouri Garden

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 10:11:37 AM IST

Traffic has been affected in the carriageway from Dhaula Kuan towards Rajouri Garden due to the breakdown of a loaded truck at Mayapuri Flyover, said the traffic police on Thursday. ... read..

BJP's Shaina NC expresses gratitude to Centre for allocating Rs 1087 crore to Mumbai metro

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 10:11:34 AM IST

BJP's Shaina NC expressed her gratitude to the Central Government on Thursday for allocating a total of Rs. 1087 crore to the Mumbai Metro and Rs. 683 crore to the Nagpur Metro to enhance the infrastructure facilities in the state. ... read..

Mumbai: One arrested for history sheeter's murder at Worli spa

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 10:11:30 AM IST

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday late night arrested a man in connection with the brutal murder of a history sheeter inside a spa located in the Worli area. ... read..

Mangalore city police conducts raid at city jail

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | July 25, 2024 9:41:35 AM IST

The Mangalore City Police on Wednesday morning, under the guidance of the Commissioner of Police, Mangalore City, conducted a surprise raid on the Mangalore City Jail Barracks. ... read..

Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall forces release of water from Khadakwasla Dam-Pune, heavy rains in Mumbai

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 9:41:33 AM IST

Due to continuous rainfall in the catchment area of Khadakwasla Dam, the dam reached its full capacity on Thursday. ... read..

Mumbai Rains: Andheri subway shut for vehicular movement; downpours disrupt public transport services

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 9:41:29 AM IST

The Andheri Subway in Mumbai has been closed for vehicular movement following waterlogging from the persistent rainfall. ... read..

Congress' Manish Tewari gives adjournment notice in LS urging discussion on border situation, trade deficit with China

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 9:41:26 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari gave an adjournment notice on Thursday in the Lok Sabha, urging discussion on the border situation and huge trade deficit with China. ... read..

"Injustice to state, will boycott Niti Ayog meet" says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 25, 2024 9:41:24 AM IST

Addressing the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that his government would boycott the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27 in protest against the central government's alleged injustice to the sta ... read..

'Honoring the honest': Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel honors taxpayers

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 25, 2024 9:11:32 AM IST

CM Bhupendra Patel praised the transformation of the tax system from a process-centric to a people-centric model, a change driven by the reform, perform, and transform vision under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. ... read..

Dy Air Chief visits DRDO, HAL, TASL in Hyderabad, lauds indigenisation efforts towards self reliance

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 9:11:29 AM IST

Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit visited the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Telangana's Hyderabad in a two-day visit from July 23-24 ... read..

UP: Mentally unstable man injured after being beaten up by Kanwariyas in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 10:11:41 AM IST

A group of Kanwariyas allegedly beat up and injured a mentally unstable man at the Kanwar camp at Meenakshi Chowk in the Muzaffarnagar district, said an official on Thursday. ... read..

Kolkata: Man jumps in front of metro train, critical

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 25, 2024 8:41:31 AM IST

Metro services in Kolkata were disrupted on Wednesday after a man tried to die by suicide by jumping in front of the train. ... read..

Delhi: Light showers bring relief from humid weather

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 8:41:28 AM IST

The national capital woke up to light rain early on Thursday morning, which brought relief from the persistently humid weather. ... read..

This is not a matter worth discussing: Basavaraj Horatti, Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 25, 2024 8:41:21 AM IST

Speaking on the matter of BJP MLAs demanding discussion on the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scams in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti said on Wednesday that this is not a matt ... read..

Budget discussion to continue today in Parliament

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 8:11:24 AM IST

The discussion on the Union Budget 2024-25, presented on July 23, will continue in both Houses of Parliament on Thursday. ... read..

Demand for debate on MUDA scam: BJP holds night-long sit-in protest at Karnataka Assembly

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 25, 2024 7:41:21 AM IST

BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition R Ashok and BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra, slept inside the assembly on Wednesday night. The BJP MLAs are protesting and demanding discussion on the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam by ... read..

Ex-Agniveers to get 10 pc reservation, age relaxation in CISF, BSF, SSB, CRPF, RPF

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 6:41:23 AM IST

In line with a historic decision, ex-Agniveers will get a 10 per cent reservation, age relaxation and exemption from PET (Physical Efficiency Test) in the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Railway Protection Force (RPF ... read..

Pune: Electric transformer catches fire in Indrayani Nagar of Pimpari Chinchwad city

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 25, 2024 5:41:27 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in an electric transformer in the Indrayani Nagar of Pimpari Chinchwad city on Wednesday night. ... read..

Various parts of country witnesses lunar occultation of Saturn

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 5:41:22 AM IST

Various parts of the country witnessed Shani Chandra Grahan, also known as the Lunar Occultation of Saturn, on the night of July 24-25. ... read..

Odisha: Economic Survey report laid before Assembly; state budget to be presented today

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | July 25, 2024 4:41:21 AM IST

The State Economic Survey report of Odisha mentioned that the state's economy is estimated to grow at a rate of 8.5 percent in the financial year 2023-24, as per the advance estimate, in comparison to 7.9 per cent growth in 2022-23. ... read..

"Politically motivated...": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticises FM Sitharaman over Union Budget

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 4:11:20 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor alleged discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and termed it a political budget. ... read..

SSP Jammu convened series of meetings with locals in RS Pura to strengthen border vigilance

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 25, 2024 3:11:21 AM IST

SSP Jammu Dr Vinod Kumar-IPS held a series of crucial meetings with residents and weapon licence holders from Arnia, Treva, Sai, Baspur, and Agrachak areas of the RS Pura Sub-Division. ... read..

Indian Railway to extend connectivity to border areas of North Eastern region

Guwahati (Assam) | July 25, 2024 2:41:25 AM IST

The Indian Railway has planned to extend the railway connectivity to the border areas of the North Eastern region as well as internally connect Imphal, Aizawl, and Kohima in the coming years, thereby reducing travel time to the region. ... read..

"Solution is gettable through dialogues only": Haryana Minister Kanwar Pal on farmers protest at Shambhu border

Chandigarh (Haryana) | July 25, 2024 2:41:24 AM IST

Reacting to the Supreme Court's order that the status quo be maintained at the Shambhu border, where farmers have been camping since February 13, Haryana Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar said that the farmer's issue could be solved through dialogue only. ... read..

Himachal CM, Dy CM, condoles death of Una's soldier during an encounter near Srinagar

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 25, 2024 2:41:22 AM IST

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri expressed their heartfelt condolences to the grieving family members of Naik (Gunner) Dilawar Khan, a brave Indian Army soldier who died during an encounter with terro ... read..

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