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Air quality in Mumbai continues to remain 'Moderate', AQI at 139

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 29, 2023 10:49:47 AM IST

While Delhi and parts of the NCR region are grappling with 'Very Poor' to 'Poor' air quality, the overall air quality in Mumbai continues to remain in the 'Moderate' category. ... read..

'Meri Maati Mera Desh': Gujarat BJP president flags off 'Kalash Yatra' to Delhi on e-vehicles

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 29, 2023 10:49:45 AM IST

Gujarat BJP President CR Patil, on Sunday, flagged off the 'Kalash Yatra' from Gujarat's Gandhinagar during which 75 'Kalash' (earthen pots) with soil collected from different villages of the state, left for the national capital on electric vehicles, as p ... read..

Maratha reservation: Meeting of Maharashtra Cabinet sub-committee tomorrow

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 29, 2023 10:49:39 AM IST

A meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet sub-committee to discuss on providing the reservation to the Maratha community will be held in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

Roadshow organised under millets promotion campaign in J-K's Kathua

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 29, 2023 10:49:37 AM IST

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (APFWD) organized a roadshow and millet campaign under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme launched in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi-NCR grapple with 'Very Poor to Poor' air quality despite 15-point plan; AQI in national capital at 309

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 9:46:43 AM IST

Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are in the grip of 'Very Poor' to 'Poor' air quality, with Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging from 221 to 341, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR). ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain washed after lunar eclipse

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 7:46:41 AM IST

Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain was washed with the water of holy rivers after the lunar eclipse. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 24 shops gutted in Kath Bazar's blaze in Firozabad

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 7:46:39 AM IST

Around 24 shops were gutted after a massive fire broke out in the Kath Bazar area in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad early Sunday morning, officials said. ... read..

Mera Hou Chongba: Manipur celebrates festival of oneness

Imphal (Manipur) | October 29, 2023 6:46:24 AM IST

Manipur, known for its rich culture and harmonious co-existence of various ethnic groups, celebrated the festival of 'Mera Hou Chongba' at Manipur at the Palace Compound in Imphal at a large scale. ... read..

Karnataka to set up separate secretariat for Scheduled Tribes

General News | October 29, 2023 5:46:34 AM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] October 29: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Karnataka Government has decided to set up a separate secretariat for the implementation of welfare programmes for Scheduled Tribes. ... read..

Fire engulfs 7 houses in Assam's Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam) | October 29, 2023 5:46:30 AM IST

As many as 6-7 houses were gutted in a fire that broke out on Saturday in Assam's Dibrugarh, officials said. ... read..

"Congress will form govt in Telangana," says DK Shivakumar

Vikarabad (Telangana) | October 29, 2023 4:49:26 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday exuded confidence that Congress will form the government in upcoming Assembly polls in Telangana. ... read..

Maharashtra: Harbour line services disrupted due to technical glitch

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 29, 2023 4:49:24 AM IST

Harbour Line services were disrupted on Saturday due to a technical glitch in a goods train that departed from Trombay yard for Kurla. ... read..

"Shocking": BJP's Kerala Vice President on Hamas leader's participation at pro-Palestine rally

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 29, 2023 4:49:22 AM IST

Expressing "shock" over the participation of Hamas leader Khaled Mashal at a pro-Palestine rally in Kerala, state BJP Vice President VT Rema said a "group of Islamic terrorists" has "shown their real mindset" in a secular country like India. ... read..

Cash-for-query row: Sukanta Majumdar demands punishment for Mahua Moitra, cites "breach of privilege"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 29, 2023 3:47:50 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar demanded punishment for the TMC MP citing "breach of privilege," on Mahua Moitra's cash for query scam. ... read..

"Good Job": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma applauds state police for crackdown on drugs

Guwahati (Assam) | October 29, 2023 3:47:48 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday lauded state police after it intercepted a vehicle and recovered 637. 28 grams of heroin in Karbi Anglong District. ... read..

"No evidence to back fake allegation": TMC MP Mahua Moitra hits back at cash-for-query row

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 3:47:46 AM IST

Amid the ongoing "cash for query" controversy and war of words between BJP leaders and TMC MP Mahua Moitra, the latter has debunked the allegations made by Union Minister Nishikant Dubey. ... read..

AP Govt making efforts to supply water to benefit farmers: Officials

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 3:47:43 AM IST

The Andhra Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has effectively managed the water distribution despite deficit rainfall to benefit the farmers in tail-end areas, but few media publications have been throwing mud against the govern ... read..

Uddhav Thackeray slams PM Modi for his remarks over Sharad Pawar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 29, 2023 3:47:40 AM IST

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on Sharad Pawar, ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday alleged PM Modi "crushed" farmers while questioning his contribution towards their welfare. ... read..

Haryana govt implements 20 per cent quota for SCs in Group A, B promotions: Khattar

Panchkula (Haryana) | October 29, 2023 2:50:09 AM IST

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said that Haryana government has "provided reservations in promotion for classes 1 and 2". ... read..

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal distributes appointment letters to 101 candidates at Rozgar Mela in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | October 29, 2023 2:50:07 AM IST

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal distributed appointment letters to 101 candidates at Rozgar Mela in Guwahati. ... read..

DK Shivkumar's speech given a spin by senior Congress leader making Revanth Reddy CM candidate in Telangana

Vikarabad (Telangana) | October 29, 2023 2:50:03 AM IST

Congress leader DK Shivkumar on Saturday said in English that under Revanth Reddy's leadership in Telangana, party's Six Guarantees are better than those given by it in Karnataka, but it was translated in Telgu by a senior party leader as "after becoming ... read..

Lunar eclipse 2023: When and where to watch

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 2:49:57 AM IST

The last lunar eclipse of 2023 has started. The partial lunar eclipse which will take place on Friday night at 11:31 pm has started. ... read..

DK Shivakumar's speech given a spin by senior Congress leader making Revanth Reddy CM candidate in Telangana

Vikarabad (Telangana) | October 29, 2023 2:49:53 AM IST

Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Saturday said in English that under Revanth Reddy's leadership in Telangana, party's Six Guarantees are better than those given by it in Karnataka, but it was translated in Telgu by a senior party leader as "after becoming ... read..

1984 riots case: Delhi LG gives nod for filing plea in SC against HC order acquitting 12 murder accused

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 2:49:49 AM IST

Delhi LG V K Saxena has given the go-ahead to the prosecution to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court judgment acquitting 12 murder accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots-related case in which eight persons were killed and one inj ... read..

"Being done by unbiased institutions": MoS Nisith Pramaik on Jyotipriya Mallick arrest

Siliguri (West Bengal) | October 29, 2023 2:49:45 AM IST

Reacting to the arrest of West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick in an alleged case of corruption in PDS ration distribution, Union Minister of State Nisith Pramaik said that unbiased institutions were handling the matter and that the truth would eventua ... read..

"NDA govt is doing crime": CM Ashok Gehlot on ED raids

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 2:49:43 AM IST

Attacking the Central government on recent Enforcement Directorate raids in poll-bound Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the National Democratic Alliance government is "doing a crime" and the country "will never forgive them". ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Union Minister L Murugan demands NIA probe into petrol bomb attack

Trichy (Tamil Nadu) | October 29, 2023 2:49:41 AM IST

Union Minister L Murugan on Saturday demanded a CBI or NIA Probe into the alleged petrol bomb attack outside Raj Bhawan in Tamil Nadu three days ago. ... read..

India celebrates 60 years of Codex: Safeguarding consumer health and fair food trade

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 2:49:39 AM IST

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, and to commemorate this milestone FSSAI, in association with FICCI, organised a seminar on India celebrates the 60th year of Codex on October 27 in Delhi. ... read..

Centre has no concrete action plan to control pollution: AAP spokesperson Reena Gupta

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 2:49:37 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party Senior leader and National spokesperson Reena Gupta attacked the Centre, alleging that the entire North India is struggling with air pollution, but it has no concrete action plan to control it. ... read..

"Change in people's thinking, want peace," says J-K LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir | October 29, 2023 2:49:29 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that there has been a "change in people's thinking" in the Union Territory and people "want peace and tranquillity". ... read..

"Congress always had objections to matters of our country," says Narottam Mishra

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 2:49:27 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Saturday hit out at the Congress, saying they (Congress) always had objection to matters of the country. ... read..

"Injustice done to BJP cadre, TN Guv will inquire..," BJP leader Gowda on arrest of party workers

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 29, 2023 2:49:25 AM IST

Reacting to the arrest of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries over the removal of a flagpole in Chennai, BJP leader DV Sadananda Gowda said that "injustice" was meted out to the BJP cadre and that illegal and unethical investigation was done by Dra ... read..

BJP chief JP Nadda addresses massive rally for upcoming Mizoram assembly elections

Kamalanagar (Mizoram) | October 29, 2023 12:17:08 AM IST

National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party JP Nadda on Saturday led a grand rally in Kamalanagar, Mizoram for the impending Mizoram elections, said a release. ... read..

"All security arrangements are in place": Lucknow Police Commissioner ahead of India-England WC match

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 12:16:53 AM IST

Ahead of the India-England World Cup match, Lucknow Police Commissioner SB Shiradkar said on Saturday that all security arrangements are in place for the match scheduled to be played at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. ... read..

Indian Navy Chief presents Navy's Intellectual Beacon to Commander M Arun Chakravarthy

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 12:16:51 AM IST

Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Saturday presented the maiden Navy's Intellectual Beacon (NIB) to Commander M Arun Chakravarthy during a brief Presentation Ceremony at his chamber. ... read..

Previous BJP govt in Karnataka made efforts to destroy social fabric: State Minister K J George

Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 29, 2023 12:16:49 AM IST

Karnataka Energy Minister K J George on Saturday accused the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state of having made "efforts to destroy the social fabric". ... read..

PM Modi pays tributes to Sant Meerabai on her Jayanti, calls her life 'an inspiration to society'

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 12:16:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sant Meerabai on her Jayanti and said that her life is an inspiration for society. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police recover heroin from farm field in Ferozepur

Chandigarh | October 29, 2023 12:16:39 AM IST

In a joint operation with Punjab Police, Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered two packets of contraband items suspected to be heroin weighing 1.630 Kg from a village field in Ferozepur. ... read..

"Double engine govt fully committed to reviving lost glory of Kanpur, Bundelkhand": UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 12:16:35 AM IST

Criticising the previous state governments for hindering Kanpur's economic growth, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday stressed that the double-engine government is resolutely committed to restoring the lost glory of Kanpur and Bundel ... read..

Malayalam actor-politician Suresh Gopi booked for misbehaving with woman journalist

Kozhikode (Kerala) | October 29, 2023 12:16:33 AM IST

The Kerala Police on Saturday registered a case against Malayalam actor-politician Suresh Gopi for allegedly misbehaving with a woman journalist while he was interacting with reporters in Kozhikode. ... read..

Punjab police, BSF jointly recover drone, contraband items in Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | October 29, 2023 12:16:27 AM IST

Border Security Forces (BSF), in a joint operation with the Punjab Police, foiled another attempt by smugglers to smuggle narcotics by recovering a drone that had contraband items taped to it, said a press release by BSF on Saturday. ... read..

Punjab: Sukhbir Singh Badal condemns murder of Bathinda Mall Road Association President

Bathinda (Punjab) | October 29, 2023 12:16:21 AM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned the murder of Bathinda Mall Road Association President Harjinder Singh Mela in broad daylight on Saturday. ... read..

"BSNL will adopt 5G by June 2024": CMD Pravin Kumar Purwar

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 12:16:19 AM IST

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Chairman and Managing Director Pravin Kumar Purwar on Saturday said that BSNL will adopt 5G technologies by next year in June. ... read..

Ram Janmbhoomi Trust shares pictures of carvings inside Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 12:16:17 AM IST

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Saturday shared photos of carvings inside Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. ... read..

UP CM participates in 'Meri Mati Mera Desh Amrit Kalash Yatra'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 29, 2023 12:16:15 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday attended the state-level event 'Meri Mati Mera Desh - Amrit Kalash Yatra'. ... read..

ED conducts raids in multiple states regarding illegal online betting case, recovers over Rs 46 lakh

New Delhi | October 29, 2023 12:16:13 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids in three states in connection with an illegal online betting case, an official statement said on Saturday. ... read..

Vipassana will assist value-based education among young minds to create a new India: Ram Nath Kovind

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 11:16:54 PM IST

Addressing a gathering at the Abhidhamma Event held at the Gautam Buddha University on Saturday, former president Ram Nath Kovind stressed the importance of Vipassana meditation. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami flags off new train service between Kotdwar and Delhi

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 28, 2023 11:16:44 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the inaugural run of a new train service between Kotdwar and Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi) through a virtual video link. ... read..

Smart city projects are driving up prices of real estate: MD Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Ltd

Hubballi (Karnataka) | October 28, 2023 11:16:20 PM IST

Projects of the Smart Cities Mission under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs are driving up real estate prices in Hubballi, Karnataka and land prices near Tolankere Lake have seen a two-fold increase in three years, says Rudresh S Ghali Mana ... read..

Birsa Munda birth anniversary celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas only due to PM Modi, says JP Nadda

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 28, 2023 11:16:16 PM IST

While addressing a public meeting in Jharkhand's Ranchi, BJP national president JP Nadda on Saturday asserted that it was only due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Birsa Munda's birth anniversary is celebrated across the country as 'Janjatiya Gaurav D ... read..

IMD predicts rain, snow after October 31 in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 11:16:14 PM IST

India Meteorological Department Himachal Pradesh on Saturday forecast light rain and snow in higher reaches in the state after October 31. ... read..

Mukesh Ambani receives fresh death threat, email demands Rs 200 cr

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 28, 2023 11:16:10 PM IST

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has received fresh death threats via email threatening to shoot him if he fails to pay Rs 200 crore, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Introduction of three new bills replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act is welcome, change is better: SC judge Rajesh Bindal

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 10:21:11 PM IST

Justice Rajesh Bindal of the Supreme Court on Saturday welcomed the move of the government bringing three new bills replacing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Evidence Act, asserting that the change is always better. ... read..

Ten direct relatives of former CMs in fray for MP assembly polls 2023

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 10:20:56 PM IST

Ten direct relatives of former Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh have thrown their hat in the ring for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections scheduled to be held next month. ... read..

Congress is responsible for India's non-performing assets crisis: BJP leader Amit Malviya

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 10:20:53 PM IST

In a Twitter thread, Amit Malviya, the BJP's IT Cell head, has hit back at Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who had accused the BJP government of taking India's economy to "Defaulter Kaal". ... read..

"It is anti-national activity": BJP's Dushyant Gautam slams Hamas leader's participation at pro-Palestine rally in Kerala

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 10:20:51 PM IST

Expressing concern over the participation of Hamas leader Khaled Mashal at a pro-Palestine rally in Kerala, BJP leader Dushyant Gautam on Saturday said it was "anti-national activity" and asked the CPI(M)-led government in the state to stop any such activ ... read..

"Madhya Pradesh will celebrate Diwali thrice in coming days": Amit Shah in Chhindwara

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 10:20:45 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Madhya Pradesh is set to celebrate the Diwali festival thrice in the coming months. ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan distributes 176 appointment letters at Rozgar Mela in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 28, 2023 10:20:33 PM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday distributed over 176 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits at Rozgar Mela in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

Govt sets minimum export price of USD 800 per metric tonne on onions till Dec 31

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 10:20:30 PM IST

The Union Government on Saturday notified the Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 800 per Metric Ton (MT) on a FOB basis for the export of onions with effect from October 29 to December 31, 2023. ... read..

Panchayat workers should inform people about govt welfare schemes: BJP leader Jairam Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 10:20:25 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur said that the panchayat unit is the most important unit in the country's democracy and urged workers at the panchayat level to connect with each and every person and inform them about the welfar ... read..

Hamas leader's participation at pro-Palestine rally in Mallapuram reflects "failure of Kerala government": BJP's Vijayvargiya

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 10:20:15 PM IST

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday said that Hamas leader Khaled Mashal's virtual participation in a pro-Palestine rally at Mallapuram in Kerala shows "the failure of the Pinarayi Vijayan government." ... read..

BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers over unprovoked cross-border firing along IB in Jammu

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 10:20:07 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) has lodged a protest with Pakistan Rangers over unprovoked cross-border firing at a forward post in the Arnia sector along the Indo-Pak border, in which a BSF jawan and a woman were injured, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

"Today India is one of the five largest economies": Meenakashi Lekhi at job fair

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 10:20:04 PM IST

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Saturday hit back at the opposition for criticizing the Government of India over unemployment. She said that those who do not wish to see the progress of India will obviously have problems. ... read..

India's G20 presidency has opened doors for global investment: Union MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 10:19:39 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Saturday said that India's G20 presidency has opened doors for global investment. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh govt set to procure over 32 lakh Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits soon

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 9:18:03 PM IST

In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's steadfast commitment to enhancing healthcare in Uttar Pradesh, the state government is actively engaged in the procurement of over Rs 32.92 lakh Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits to facilitate effective testing an ... read..

North East Festival in Vietnam celebrates northeastern art, culture

Ho Chi Minh | October 28, 2023 9:17:56 PM IST

As part of the 3rd edition of the North East India Festival, cultural programmes and exhibitions celebrating northeastern art and culture and featuring a variety of products from the North Eastern states of India was held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday e ... read..

Man shoots woman for having extramarital affair with brother in Delhi's Jaitpur area, arrested

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 8:16:34 PM IST

A man was arrested on Saturday after he shot dead a 24-year-old woman in southeast Delhi's Jaitpur area for having an extra-marital relationship with his brother, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Hamro Sikkim Party founder-president Bina Basnett joins Sikkim Democratic Front

Gangtok (Sikkim) | October 28, 2023 8:16:32 PM IST

Ahead of the Sikkim Assembly elections, scheduled to be held next year, Founder President of Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) Bina Basnett on Saturday joined the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) Party. ... read..

MP CM Chouhan visits house of girl who benefitted from Scooty scheme on her invitation in Dhar, sips tea

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 8:16:23 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday visited the house of a girl who benefitted from Girl Scooty Scheme on her invitation and sipped tea at her house in Dhar district. ... read..

SC to deliver order on Manish Sisodia bail plea in Delhi liquor policy cases on Oct 30

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 8:16:14 PM IST

The Supreme Court will deliver the order on the bail pleas of Manish Sisodia in liquor policy irregularities cases on October 30. ... read..

North East India Festival in Ho Chi Minh City continues to strengthen ties between India, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh | October 28, 2023 7:20:28 PM IST

The North East India Festival officially commenced yesterday evening in Ho Chi Minh City, and aims to strengthen ties between India and Vietnam in the fields of academics, trade, business, and culture. ... read..

Karnataka: Residents protest against civic body for not making proper arrangements for Valmiki Jayanti

Dharwad (Karnataka) | October 28, 2023 7:20:26 PM IST

People belonging to the Valmiki community in the Dharwad district of Karnataka staged a protest against the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) for not making proper arrangements to celebrate Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti on Saturday. ... read..

Odisha: VK Pandian directs authorities to complete Sri Mandir Heritage Corridor project before December 15

Puri (Odisha) | October 28, 2023 7:20:24 PM IST

Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha scheme V K Pandian on Saturday asked the authorities to complete the Sri Mandir Heritage Corridor project in Puri before December 15. ... read..

Threads API is in works, deets inside

Los Angeles | October 28, 2023 7:20:20 PM IST

On Saturday, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that the company is planning to come up with a Threads application programming interface (API). ... read..

MP assembly polls: Congress complains to Election Commission against CM Chouhan, PM Modi for program in Chitrakoot

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 6:18:13 PM IST

A Madhya Pradesh Congress delegation has submitted a complaint letter to the state election commission against Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delivering a political speech at a government program in Chitrakoot. ... read..

Badrinath Dham, other temples closed at 4 pm as Sutak period of lunar eclipse begins: Temple committee

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | October 28, 2023 6:18:07 PM IST

Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee said that on October 28, the doors of Shri Badrinath Dham and other temples were closed at 4 PM, when the Sutak period of the lunar eclipse began. ... read..

Pension amount of destitute women will be increased in near future: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Auraiya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 6:18:03 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the pension amount of destitute women will be increased in the near future. ... read..

NIA files supplementary chargesheet against PFI operative in Patna

Patna (Bihar) | October 28, 2023 6:17:51 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against a key PFI member Anwar Rashid for being involved in the alleged unlawful and anti-national activities. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: "Why are you afraid?" Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi over OBC caste census

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | October 28, 2023 5:16:42 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asserted that the Congress will conduct the caste-based census if the party assumes office at the Centre while questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he is afraid to conduct it. ... read..

Four arrested BKI operatives were assigned for targeted killings: Punjab Police

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 28, 2023 5:16:36 PM IST

Punjab Police on Saturday said that four operatives of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), whose arrests were announced on Saturday by the police, were assigned for targeted killings in a big city in the state by their handlers. ... read..

Kerala actor-politician stirs up row by placing hand on reporter's shoulder; woman says will take legal action

Kozhikode (Kerala) | October 28, 2023 5:16:28 PM IST

The woman journalist, who is at the centre of a controversy stirred up by Malayalam actor-politician Suresh Gopi has said that she will take legal action against the former Rajya Sabha MP's behaviour. ... read..

BJP deceiving farmers, Congress will provide higher MSP: Randeep Surjewala

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 5:16:26 PM IST

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday attacked the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government and the central governments over issues related to farmers and said "BJP was deceiving" them. ... read..

Unprovoked Pakistani firing led to heavy retaliation by BSF in Arnia, RS Pura sectors

General News | October 28, 2023 7:20:18 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated to unprovoked firing opened by Pakistani troops two days ago in Jammu's Arnia and RS Pura sectors with equal measure and inflicted heavy damage to the enemy posts and their terrorist-supporting infrastructure. ... read..

Several Congress leaders including former Rajasthan FM's son join BJP, party says "not wave, but storm"

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 28, 2023 4:20:29 PM IST

Several Congress leaders including Chandra Singh Baid, the son of former Rajasthan Finance Minister Chandanmal Baid, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the November 25 Assembly polls. ... read..

"MP govt provided just 21 jobs in last three years": Priyanka Gandhi attacks Shivraj Chouhan

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 4:20:28 PM IST

Hitting out at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said that the state government led by BJP has given just 21 jobs in the last three years. ... read..

Lok Sabha Ethics panel asks Mahua Moitra to appear on Nov 2, says no further extension in date

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 4:20:18 PM IST

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has now asked TMC MP Mahua Moitra to appear before it on November 2 in connection with the alleged 'Cash for Query' scandal. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin requests Centre to secure release of detained fishermen by Maldivian Coast Guard

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 28, 2023 4:20:16 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday in a letter addressed to the Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar requested to secure the release of 12 Tamil fishermen detained by the Maldivian Coast Guard. ... read..

Owaisi criticises Centre's decision to abstain from UN resolution calling for truce in Israel-Hamas conflict

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 28, 2023 4:20:11 PM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday criticised the central government for abstaining in the United National General Assembly (UNGA) on a resolution that called for a humanitarian truce in the ongoing Israel-Ha ... read..

Gujarat: 7 members of family die by suicide in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | October 28, 2023 4:20:09 PM IST

Seven members of a family allegedly died by suicide in Siddheshwar apartment in Gujarat's Surat on Saturday, police said. ... read..

UP: Rajnath Singh expresses confidence in PM Modi returning to power in 2024

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 4:19:58 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the people of the country have complete faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya alleges harassment of BJP workers in Chhattisgarh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 28, 2023 4:19:47 PM IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has complained to the Chhattisgarh Election Commission regarding the alleged harassment of BJP workers during an election campaign here. ... read..

Centre has given nod for Jamrani Dam Project, says Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 28, 2023 4:19:43 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that the Cabinet Committee of the Government of India has given its approval to the Jamrani Dam Project, which was pending for a long period of time. ... read..

"Raids during election...it has never happened", says Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 4:19:35 PM IST

Attacking the Central government on recent ED raids in poll-bound Rajasthan, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Congress won't be scared and one day they (BJP) too will have to suffer. ... read..

Israel-Palestine conflict: CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury says implementation of 'Two-State' mandate only solution

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 4:19:32 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday said that the only 'solution' to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict is the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations (UN) for a 'Two-State'. ... read..

Suresh Gopi who misbehaved with journalists, should apologise: Kerala Union of Working Journalists

Kozhikode (Kerala) | October 28, 2023 4:19:28 PM IST

After a video of actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi misbehaving with a woman journalist surfaced online, the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) on Saturday said that Suresh Gopi should admit his mistake and issue an apology. ... read..

PM Modi distributes 50,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela

New Delhi | October 28, 2023 3:17:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 50,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits via video conferencing on Saturday. ... read..

"Truth cannot be hidden": Anurag Thakur on 'Cash for Query' case

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | October 28, 2023 3:17:03 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday targeted TMC MP Mahua Moitra over 'Cash-for-Query' saying, "Even if she does not accept her mistakes, then too, the truth cannot be hidden." ... read..

Bengal BJP MLA alleges her car 'attacked' by bikers; TMC leader's relative among 2 nabbed

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 3:17:01 PM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhary on Saturday alleged that her car was "attacked" in Malda district last night. ... read..

2 held by Punjab Vigilance Bureau for taking Rs 4 lakh bribe

Chandigarh | October 28, 2023 3:16:57 PM IST

As part of its ongoing anti-corruption campaign in the state, the Vigilance Bureau of Punjab arrested two individuals for accepting Rs 4 lakh as bribe to facilitate the removal of the complainant's name from a police case. ... read..

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