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"Arvind Kejriwal is scared of facing ED", says Haryana Minister Anil Vij

Chandigarh (Haryana) | November 3, 2023 9:47:28 PM IST

Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scared of facing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as the Aam Admi Party (AAP) supremo did not want to answer the questions of the central agency in the state excise poli ... read..

UP govt to establish aviation manufacturing hub in Noida

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 9:47:25 PM IST

In order to transform Uttar Pradesh into the hub of the aviation industry, the Yogi Adityanath government is set to launch a new scheme this month on one thousand acres of land near Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) being built in Jewar, said off ... read..

CRPF holds annual training conference in Delhi; discussion on integration of AI, IT in modules among other issues

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 9:47:19 PM IST

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) held an annual training conference on Friday in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Director General Sujoy Lal Thaosen. ... read..

BJP manifesto didn't talk about farmers, Old Pension Scheme: CM Baghel hits back at Amit Shah

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 3, 2023 9:47:12 PM IST

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said that the BJP manifesto released by Home Minister Amit Shah a few hours ago did not talk about farmer's loan waiver and Old Pension Scheme (OPS), while accusing the party of "copying" the Congress guarantees. ... read..

"We should learn from tribal communities how to live in harmony with nature": President Murmu

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 8:50:40 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that one can learn from tribal communities about living in harmony with nature adding that the life values of the tribal communities should be adopted not only for environmental protection but also for the preserv ... read..

UP CM seeks explanations from 12 DMs on negligence in revenue matters

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 8:50:37 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has sought explanations from 12 district magistrates of the state on negligence in revenue-related matters, said an official statement from the government of UP on Friday. ... read..

Smog towers not operational in Delhi over payments issue: Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 8:50:32 PM IST

As the air quality in the National Capital continues to deteriorate, the smog tower which was inaugurated in 2021 at a cost of Rs 20 crores in Connaught Place is locked up and not operational. ... read..

Air Pollution: NGT issues notice to Chief Secretaries of various states including Delhi, says immediate action required

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 8:50:24 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued a notice on Friday to the Chief Secretaries of the States where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has dipped to severe, very poor and poor categories. They are directed to take immediate remedial action and submit the ac ... read..

No medicines, electricity, water: Farooq Abdullah urges India to stand up against situation in Gaza

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 3, 2023 8:50:22 PM IST

National Conference (NC) patriarch and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Farooq Abdullah, called on fellow countrymen to rise against the sorry state of Gaza amid Israel's raging offensive against terrorist group Hamas. ... read..

Delhi AQI better since afternoon, likely to improve further: Panel

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 8:50:19 PM IST

As the Delhi air turned severe, leading to a temporary closure of schools and scores gasping for breath, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital clocked 468 on Friday, according to the 4 pm AQI bulletin of the Central Pollution Control ... read..

Japanese business delegation meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath to discuss new investment proposals

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 8:50:16 PM IST

A delegation of Japanese entrepreneurs led by Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday to discuss new proposals, said a press release by CMO on Friday. ... read..

Village-level community surveillance launched to prevent wildlife crimes in North East

Guwahati (Assam) | November 3, 2023 8:50:14 PM IST

In a pioneering effort, the region's premier biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak, has formed Community Surveillance and Monitoring Teams (CSMT) in some villages in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur as part of an initiative to elicit proactive com ... read..

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accuses MP govt of covering up Patwari recruitment scam

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 8:50:11 PM IST

General secretary in-charge of Madhya Pradesh for Congress party, Randeep Surjewala has targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government alleging that the government covered up Patwari recruitment scam in the state. ... read..

"We hope new Mizoram govt will listen to our problems," say Myanmar refugees staying near Aizwal

Aizawl (Mizoram) | November 3, 2023 8:50:09 PM IST

The refugees who fled from Myanmar to seek shelter in Mizoram expressed hope that the new government in the poll-bound state would listen to their problems and extend support to them. ... read..

Delhi: Poor air quality affecting internal organs, say health experts, advise caution

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 8:50:05 PM IST

With the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of Delhi-NCR breaching the 'severe' category, doctors and health experts advised people to travel only when necessary saying that the thick layer of smog hanging over the city air was having an adverse eff ... read..

People elected you to serve them not fight among yourselves: Rajnath takes dig at Congress over infighting in Rajasthan

Rajsamand (Rajasthan) | November 3, 2023 7:50:50 PM IST

Taking a dig at the Ashok Gehlot government over the perceived infighting in the Rajasthan Congress, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the ruling party could have fought its internal battles before forming the government in the state. ... read..

Rajasthan assembly polls: "Whatever we promised, we fulfilled," says CM Ashok Gehlot

Karauli (Rajasthan) | November 3, 2023 7:50:36 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday expressed confidence in the Congress's triumph in Rajasthan assembly polls. ... read..

No medicines, electricity, water: Farooq Abdullah rails against J-K admin after chairing Gupkar meet

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 3, 2023 7:50:26 PM IST

National Conference (NC) patriarch and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Farooq Abdullah, took a veiled dig at the current administration over the alleged sorry state of affairs in hospitals. ... read..

CBI raids Jaisalmer-based firm over suspicion of export of Shawls containing guard hair of Tibetan Antelope

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 7:50:21 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday registered a case on a complaint from the Customs Department against a Jaisalmer-based firm on the allegations of illegal export of Shawls and Stoles suspected to contain guard hair of Shahtoosh or Chiru (Tibe ... read..

Noida rave party with snake venom case: Court sends five accused to 14 days' judicial custody

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 7:50:16 PM IST

Gautam Budh Nagar Court on Friday remanded the five accused to 14 days' judicial custody in the Noida rave party snake venom supply case. ... read..

AIMIM announces candidates in poll-bound Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 3, 2023 6:47:26 PM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi announced that the party will fight the elections on all the seven seats on which it has MLAs and in addition to fight on two more seats in Telangana. ... read..

"Maharashtra government, Home Ministry's failure caused Maratha reservation violence": Supriya Sule

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 3, 2023 6:47:11 PM IST

NCP Sharad Pawar faction leader Supriya Sule, speaking on the violence during the Maratha reservation protest, said on Friday that the violence caused was a failure of the Maharashtra government and the Home Ministry. ... read..

BJP Yuva Morcha National Executive to meet tomorrow, flag off Mandal Sashaktikaran Abhiyan

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 6:47:05 PM IST

BJP Yuva Morcha National Executive meeting will be held at the party's extension office in Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

"Elvish Yadav should be arrested": Maneka Gandhi on snake venom supply case

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 6:47:03 PM IST

BJP MP Maneka Gandhi on Friday called for the arrest of YouTuber Elvish Yadav in the snake venom supply case adding that the name of the big boss winner was allegedly mentioned by the members of a gang who were arrested in Mathura for the same offence. ... read..

"Congress sabke dil mein hai...": Kharge exudes confidence of party winning Chhattisgarh assembly polls

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 3, 2023 6:46:49 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday expressed that his party would emerge victorious in the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly polls. ... read..

SC seeks CBI response on plea seeking transfer of assets case against CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from Andhra

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 6:46:31 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the CBI to respond to pleas seeking the transfer of the trial in the disproportionate assets case against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to some other state. ... read..

NIA arrests 15th accused in ISIS-inspired Coimbatore bomb blast case

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 6:46:16 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday said it has arrested the 15th accused in the ISIS-inspired car bomb blast case in Coimbatore, in which a suicide bomber was killed when his vehicle laden with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded. ... read..

SC asks AAP MP Raghav Chadha to meet RS Chairperson, tender unconditional apology to him over indefinite suspension

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 5:52:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday asked suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha to meet Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and tender an unconditional apology in view of his suspension from the House. ... read..

Air Pollution: HC pulls up Delhi govt authorities for the mess citizens of Delhi are in today

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 5:51:50 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up Delhi's forest department for passing stereotypical orders allowing the felling of trees in the national capital and asked if you wanted people to live in gas chambers? It's only application of mind and it is only ... read..

"Ravi Shankar Prasad should first win election from somewhere": Former MP CM Kamal Nath on BJP MP's remark

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 5:51:42 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has hit back at the remark of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Member of Parliament (MP) Ravi Shankar Parsad saying he (Prasad) should himself first win election from somewhere and then tell. ... read..

Chhattisgarh polls: Amit Shah unveils manifesto, promises agri scheme, 12k annually for married women and more

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 3, 2023 5:51:29 PM IST

Unveiling the BJP's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the double-engine government will make Chhattisgarh a fully-developed state over the next five years if elected. ... read..

NIA arrests two from Rajasthan in unlawful activities case linked to PFI

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 5:51:19 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two accused from Rajasthan in an unlawful activities case linked to the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), the agency said on Friday. ... read..

AAP's Sanjay Singh moves Supreme Court challenging order of Delhi High Court

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 5:51:11 PM IST

After the Delhi High Court dismissed the plea of Sanjay Singh challenging his arrest in the Delhi Liquor Scam case, the Aam Aadmi Party leader has filed a petition in the Supreme Court. ... read..

"Congress saved the constitution of this country" : Congress President Kharge hit backs BJP

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 3, 2023 4:49:29 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that if the Congress had not done anything in 70 years, PM Modi would not have become Prime Minister, and Amit Shah would not have become Home Minister. ... read..

UP: 10 nursing students in Mathura hospitalised after chlorine gas leak

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 4:49:15 PM IST

At least 10 nursing students were hospitalised for treatment after an incident of chlorine gas leakage from a cylinder stored at the Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) office campus in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

BJP's Shehzad Poonawala dons gas mask, claims Smog Tower in Delhi non-functional

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 4:49:11 PM IST

Amid rising pollution in Delhi, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla reached the Smog Tower in Delhi's Connaught place wearing a World War Style Gas Mask. The BJP leader claimed that the tower had not been operational for eight months. ... read..

"Bhupesh Baghel a 'pre-paid' CM of Congress, his validity has ended": Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

Kabirdham (Chhattisgarh) | November 3, 2023 4:48:55 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is a 'pre-paid CM' of Congress and that the validity of his talk time has ended. ... read..

UP Finance Minister Suresh Khanna becomes convenor of GoM of GST Council

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 4:48:28 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh's Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna has been named the convenor for the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the GST Council to revise the tax rates on goods and services. ... read..

Rajya Sabha privilege committee seeks report from AAP's Raghav Chaddha by November 7

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 4:48:18 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha privilege committee meeting was held today to review the 'breach of privilege' case of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha. ... read..

Gyanvapi dispute: SC dismisses plea of mosque committee against transfer of case

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 4:48:13 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the order passed by the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, Justice Pritinker Diwaker, transferring the case relating to the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute to another bench from ... read..

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai urges people to use public transport to curb pollution due to vehicles

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 3:52:04 PM IST

As Delhi reels under severe air pollution, Environment Minister Gopal Rai appealed to the people to use public transport including metro and buses to control pollution due to vehicles. ... read..

"Kamal Nath is in trouble in Chhindwara", says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 3:52:01 PM IST

A senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Ravi Shankar Prasad has taken a pot-shot at former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath saying he (Nath) is in trouble in Chhindwara in view of upcoming state assembly polls ... read..

Air pollution: Patients with respiratory problems coming to OPDs almost doubled, says Apollo Hospital's doctor

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 3:51:57 PM IST

As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of Delhi-NCR is reeling under the 'severe' category, the number of people with respiratory and other problems has increased in the national capital, a health expert said on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu's plea challenging RSS marches: SC lists matter for hearing on November 6

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 3:51:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday listed the hearing on the Tamil Nadu government plea challenging the Madurai Bench of the High Court of Madras order allowing RSS to conduct flag marches in the state. ... read..

Two air incidents spark alarm among ATC Guild, flags change in rating system to Ministry

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 3:51:48 PM IST

India's Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) Guild penned an urgent letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Secretary regarding two incidents post-ATC Rating system changes, highlighting safety concerns. ... read..

"Elections on Nov 17 is election of future of Madhya Pradesh," says former MP CM Kamal Nath

Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 3:51:31 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has said the upcoming state assembly polls on November 17 is neither an election of a candidate, nor a party but it is the election of the future of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

"This is what Kejriwal has given to Delhi in last 8-9 yrs," says BJP's Manoj Tiwari as city's AQI worsens

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 3:51:24 PM IST

As the air quality in several parts of Delhi plunged to the 'severe' category, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday said that this is what Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has given to the people of the national capital in the last nine years. ... read..

To boost cooperation, India to establish defence wings across the world, says Army Chief

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 3:51:19 PM IST

In order to give a fillip to defence cooperation outreach, India is establishing Defence Wings at new locations across the world, said Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Thursday. ... read..

"Congress is disintegrating", says MP CM Chouhan

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 3:51:15 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken a jibe at the Congress party saying they (Congress) have nothing to do with work and they are disintegrating. ... read..

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls for total revamp of Air Pollution Act amid worsening AQI

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 2:52:15 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday raised concerns over the rise in air pollution in the country and called for a total revamp of the Air Pollution Act and air quality standards to make them stringent and effective. ... read..

YouTuber Elvish Yadav denies charge after FIR filed against him for allegedly supplying snake venom at rave party

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 2:52:08 PM IST

YouTuber Elvish Yadav has denied alleged involvement in the supply of Snake Venom at a rave party in Noida. This after an FIR was filed against six people including the YouTuber for supplying the Venom. ... read..

"Chaos, power crisis is guaranteed": Telangana Minister KTR hits out Congress

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 3, 2023 2:52:02 PM IST

Telangana Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao attacked the Congress party by terming it "a party whose warranty has expired" and said that if people vote for Congress, chaos is guaranteed. ... read..

Sharmila-led YSRTP withdraws from Telangana Assembly poll fray, to support Congress

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 3, 2023 2:52:00 PM IST

The YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) chief YS Sharmila on Friday said she will not contest the November 30 Assembly polls in Telangana and has decided to support the Congress. ... read..

ED registers money laundering case against Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 3, 2023 2:51:47 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Ravindra Waikar in connection with the construction of a luxury hotel on Jogeshwari. ... read..

TN: Congress leaders garner support for signature campaign against NEET in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 3, 2023 2:51:43 PM IST

Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu garnered support for the signature campaign against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination in the presence of TN Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chennai on Friday. ... read..

CM Gehlot questions intent of ED, says ED focus only on opposition

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 3, 2023 2:51:36 PM IST

Even as Enforcement Directorate raids continued in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday questioned the intent of ED and said that ED is only paying attention in going to politicians' houses. ... read..

"Taj Mahal not built by Shahjahan": PIL in Delhi High court demands correction of history books

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 2:51:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to decide representation seeking change in the books of history pertaining to the construction of the Taj Mahal, claiming there is no historical evidence of demolition of pala ... read..

Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi calls for strict action against accused in Snake Venom supply case

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 2:51:28 PM IST

Even as YouTuber Elvish Yadav has denied allegations of being involved in the supply of Snake venom at a rave party in Noida, former Union Minister and Chairperson of People for Animals has demanded strict action against the alleged accused in the case. ... read..

"INDI alliance has disintegrated" says MP CM Chouhan

Satna (Madhya Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 1:51:42 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken a jibe at the INDIA alliance after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's remark on INDIA bloc saying the INDIA alliance disintegrated before it formed and even Bihar CM said that Congress did not ... read..

Uttar Pradesh Govt holds meeting on emerging opportunities with Japan Embassy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 1:51:35 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in an event organised by the Uttar Pradesh government and the Embassy of Japan on Friday. ... read..

SC lists Nov 22 for hearing plea seeking implementation of Women Reservation Bill before 2024 polls

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 1:51:30 PM IST

The Supreme Court has listed a plea for hearing on November 22, 2023, seeking immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill before the 2024 general elections ... read..

Indian Air Force conducts operation and maitainence activities as part of Excercise Poorvi Akash

Shillong (Meghalaya) | November 3, 2023 12:47:06 PM IST

As part of the Exercise Poorvi Akash being done by the Eastern Air Command (EAC) today, round-the-clock operational, maintenance and other critical activities were undertaken across the entire command, Indian Air Force said in an official statement. ... read..

At 'severe' AQI, Minister Gopal Rai says Delhi govt cannot control pollution 'completely', blames outside sources

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 12:47:03 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said that the government cannot control the pollution in the national capital completely and that sources outside the city cause twice the pollution than inside. ... read..

Indian Air Force conducts operation and maintenance activities as part of Exercise Poorvi Akash

Shillong (Meghalaya) | November 3, 2023 12:47:01 PM IST

"Delhi has become a gas chamber under Arvind Kejriwal": BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 12:46:59 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday slammed the Delhi government for the air quality crisis in the national capital and said that the metropolitan city had become a "gas chamber" under the governance of Chief Minister Arvind K ... read..

Don't want SC to be a 'Tarikh Par Tarikh Court': CJI Chandrachud

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 12:46:56 PM IST

Urging the lawyers not to seek adjournment unless necessary, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said that we don't want the Supreme Court to become a 'Tarikh Par Tarikh Court'. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Protests at IIT-BHU campus after student molested on campus

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 12:46:52 PM IST

Massive protests broke out at the IIT-BHU campus on Thursday with students gathering in large numbers at the institute director's office demanding better security in the campus. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) questions Centre's intent on reservation for Marathas

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 3, 2023 12:46:39 PM IST

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said that a constitutional amendment is required for Maratha reservation and asked if the Modi government would bring any proposal related to this in the winter session. ... read..

IT raids various locations in Tamil Nadu allegedly linked to DMK leaderslu, DMK leader Vasugi Murugesan's sister's house

Karur (Tamil Nadu) | November 3, 2023 11:47:45 AM IST

The Income Tax Department conducted searches in various locations in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Kerala: Gold worth over Rs 11 lakh seized at Kochi airport

Kochi (Kerala) | November 3, 2023 11:47:42 AM IST

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at the Cochin airport in Kerala intercepted a passenger on November 2 and seized five gold buttons, a ring and a hairclip worth over Rs 11 lakh, said officers. ... read..

Delhi-NCR residents gasp for breath as air quality turns 'severe'; doctors say roads have become smoking zones

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 11:47:31 AM IST

As air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning, people said they experienced breathing problems and irritation in the eye among others. ... read..

IT raids various locations in Tamil Nadu allegedly linked to DMK leaders

Karur (Tamil Nadu) | November 3, 2023 11:47:29 AM IST

The Income Tax Department conducted searches in various locations in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Image of Ethics Panel Chairperson hurt by BSP MP Danish Ali": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 11:47:18 AM IST

A day after Lok Sabha Ethics Committee member and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Danish Ali condemned the manner in which the panel's meeting was conducted, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused the BSP MP of tainting the image of Committee Chairperson Vinod Sonka ... read..

Long queue outside RBI Chandigarh branch to deposit, exchange Rs 2,000 notes

Chandigarh | November 3, 2023 11:47:16 AM IST

A long queue was seen outside the RBI's regional office in Chandigarh, with people coming from far and wide from Himachal Haryana and Punjab to exchange their Rs 2000 notes. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly elections: BJP releases 4th list of candidates

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 11:47:11 AM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) released its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly polls on Friday. ... read..

Haryana's target is to reduce stubble burning by 50%: Dy Commmssioner Jind

Jind (Haryana) | November 3, 2023 11:47:08 AM IST

As the air quality in several parts of Delhi slipped to the 'severe' category on Friday morning and the three neighbouring states- Delhi, Punjab and Haryana are locked in a tussle over the pollution problem, Deputy Commissioner of Jind, Mohd Imran Raza s ... read..

Uttar Pradesh government issues notice to reclaim Samajwadi Party office, Azam Khan's school in Rampur

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 11:46:55 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government issued a notice to vacate the Samajwadi Party office and the Azam Khan's School in Rampur. ... read..

Excise team recovers 634 litres of illicit liquor, 6055 kg of Lahan in Bhopal ahead of assembly polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 11:46:48 AM IST

Excise team in Bhopal has recovered 634 litres of illicit liquor and 6055 kg of Lahan from various spots in the city as a part of its action on illegal liquor production and transportation in view of the forthcoming state assembly polls, an official said. ... read..

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan visits Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 10:50:44 AM IST

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan along with other dignitaries visited the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) here on Friday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh polls: Polling booth established for first time in Chandmeta, naxal-affected village of Bastar

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | November 3, 2023 10:50:34 AM IST

The first phase of voting in Chhattisgarh is going to be held on November 7. Voting will be held on 20 seats in the first phase, out of which 12 seats fall under the Bastar division. Conducting voting in the interior areas of Bastar has been a big challen ... read..

Pune Police invokes Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against drug mafia Lalit Patil

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 3, 2023 10:50:29 AM IST

Pune Police invoked provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against drug mafia Lalit Patil and his aides in the drug peddling case. ... read..

Jal Jeevan Mission money laundering case: ED raids 25 locations in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 3, 2023 10:50:26 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 25 locations across Rajasthan as part of its money laundering investigation into the implementation of the Centre's 'Jal Jeevan Mission' in the poll-bound state. ... read..

Mizoram: Assam Rifles recover heroin worth Rs 17.78 lakh in Champhai district

Champhai (Mizoram) | November 3, 2023 10:50:24 AM IST

Assam Rifles recovered 25.4 grams of narcotics worth rupees 17.78 lakh in Champhai on November 1, said an official statement from Assam Rifles. ... read..

Delhi wakes up to dense haze as air quality turns 'severe' at multiple locations

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 9:46:37 AM IST

The air quality in several parts of Delhi reeled under the 'severe' category on Friday morning with Mundka recording the highest Air Quality Index (498), as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

"Will form corruption-free govt in Mizoram," says ZPM's CM candidate Lalduhoma

Aizawl (Mizoram) | November 3, 2023 9:46:34 AM IST

Ahead of the assembly polls in Mizoram, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) said that if they get the numbers they will provide a corruption-free government in the north-eastern state. ... read..

Maharashtra CM meets quota activist Jarange Patil, says state will provide viable solution for Maratha reservation

Jalna (Maharashtra) | November 3, 2023 9:46:32 AM IST

Hours after Maratha Reservation activist Manoj Jarage Patil ended his fast-unto-death state Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met with the activist and assured him that a viable solution for reservation was being worked on. ... read..

"Raid is just an excuse to harass people": Delhi minister after 20 hours long questioning by ED

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 7:50:28 AM IST

Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand, who underwent more than 20 hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate, criticized the central government for the agency's actions, asserting that the raid is merely a pretext to harass individuals. ... read..

Punjab: BSF troops recover narcotics in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 3, 2023 7:50:22 AM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered one packet of narcotics suspected to be heroin in the farming field near Bharopal village in Amritsar. ... read..

Mukhyamantri Samipeshu: Tripura CM addresses citizens' grievances, provides immediate assistance

Agartala (Tripura) | November 3, 2023 7:50:16 AM IST

In the 22nd phase of the Mukhyamantri Samipeshu program on Thursday, people from different areas of the state met Chief Minister Prof. (Dr) Manik Saha. The Chief Minister spent a long time at his official residence listening to the grievances of people fr ... read..

"Mahua Moitra being targeted," Congress MP Uttam Reddy on 'cash for query' row

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 7:50:14 AM IST

Congress MP Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday dismissed the allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey saying that the latter is trying 'to present a misleading narrative to the public' over 'cash for query row' and said that the T ... read..

Former BJP member Sadhvi Anadi Saraswati joins Congress ahead of Rajasthan Polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 3, 2023 7:50:12 AM IST

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sadhvi Anadi Saraswati, a former member of the BJP joined the Congress on Thursday. ... read..

Rights of members being trampled by non-prorogation of House: Partap Singh Bajwa to Punjab Assembly Speaker

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 3, 2023 7:50:08 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition Partap Bajwa has written to Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan about the non-prorogation of the House, urging him to address the issue promptly and ensure the sanctity and dignity of Vidhan Sabha as it is 'affecting the functioning of ... read..

"After elections, Congress will remove Baghel..." Assam CM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 3, 2023 6:49:35 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that the Congress intends to remove Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel from leadership post after the assembly elections of the state conclude. ... read..

Karnataka: 5 killed after motorcycle collided with truck in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | November 3, 2023 6:49:33 AM IST

Five people, including two children, died after a two-wheeler collided with a truck near Balluragi village in Kalaburagi on Thursday, an official said. ... read..

Shrine Board welcomes para archers on return from Hangzhou Asian Games

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 3, 2023 6:49:31 AM IST

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's para archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar were received and traditionally welcomed by higher officials of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on behalf of Chairman, SMVDSB (Lt. Governor, JK-UT) with garlands and tila ... read..

RLP announces 6 more candidates for Rajasthan Assembly polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 3, 2023 6:49:29 AM IST

The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) on Friday released the fourth list of six more candidates for the upcoming assembly polls of Rajasthan. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Contractual employees of Transport Corporation to be entitled to family travel passes

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 3, 2023 6:49:27 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, will be offering family travel passes to contractual employees of the Transport Corporation, as part of efforts to enhance the state's roadways system. ... read..

"Central govt failed to fulfil promises": JDU Chief Rajiv Ranjan

Patna (Bihar) | November 3, 2023 6:49:24 AM IST

After Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to teachers, Janata Dal-United (JDU) National President Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh criticized the BJP-led central government, asserting that it has failed to fulfill any of its promis ... read..

Delhi remains most polluted city in last five years in India

New Delhi | November 3, 2023 5:46:01 AM IST

Delhi had the highest PM (Particulate Matter) 2.5 levels in the country in the month of October and has been experiencing a consistent upward trend since 2021, according to the Respirer Report. ... read..

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