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"DMK should apologise": K Annamalai on Tricolour insult incident outside Chepauk stadium, police says enquiry initiated

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 23, 2023 9:17:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Monday demanded an apology from the DMK party over the insulting of Tricolour outside Chepauk Stadium. ... read..

Ghazipur slaughterhouse: NGT seeks fresh report from DPCC in regards to flouting of environmental rules

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 9:17:24 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to examine the issue of alleged environmental violations in the Ghazipur slaughterhouse and directed it to file a fresh report within eight weeks. ... read..

"Wasn't Mamata Banerjee aware?" asks BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on 'Cash for Query' scandal

Asansol (West Bengal) | October 23, 2023 8:17:46 PM IST

Amid the controversy over his alleged "cash for query" allegations against Mahua Moitra, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary and MLA Agnimitra Paul wondered if CM Mamata Banerjee knew about her MP alleged activities. ... read..

"Congress will waive loans of farmers if voted to power in Chhattisgarh again," says Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 23, 2023 8:17:44 PM IST

Ahead of two-phase Assembly elections in the state, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday announced that Congress will waive loans of farmers if voted to power in Chhattisgarh again. ... read..

CM Yogi to participate in special event by Basic Education Dept in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 8:17:39 PM IST

In order to give impetus to the campaign of making students in council schools more skilled and smart, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will take part in a special event by the Basic Education Department, said an official statement from UP government on Mon ... read..

Nitin Gadkari condoles Bishan Singh Bedi's death, says "his exceptional talent left indelible mark on cricket"

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 8:17:37 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday expressed grief on the demise of Amritsar-born legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and said his exceptional talent as a spin bowler left an indelible mark on the cricket world. ... read..

J-K: Shat Chandi Yagya for 'world peace' concludes at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 23, 2023 8:17:35 PM IST

The nine-day-long Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) during Navratras for world peace, harmony, prosperity and health of humanity concluded on the auspicious occasion of Ramanavami at the holy shrine of Mata V ... read..

UP govt to conduct survey to assess riverbed minerals in Gomti, Ghaghra rivers

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 8:17:33 PM IST

The Yogi government will conduct a comprehensive survey to assess the status of minerals in the riverbeds of the Ghaghra and Gomti rivers in Barabanki district, said an official statement. ... read..

President Murmu mourns demise of legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 8:17:20 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed grief on the demise of Amritsar-born legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and said the former Indian cricket team captain was among those few who elevated spin bowling into an art. ... read..

Rajnath Singh arrives in Tezpur, for two-day visit to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

Tezpur (Assam) | October 23, 2023 8:17:18 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday arrived in Tezpur for a two-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. ... read..

Delhi Air Quality Index to remain in 'very poor' category till October 26: IMD scientist

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 8:17:14 PM IST

Taking account of the poor air quality in the national capital IMD scientist VK Soni on Monday said that there will be some improvement in the air quality after the implementation of GRAP, but it would remain in 'very poor' category until October 26. ... read..

"Killings being done as part of conspiracy": Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attacks Gehlot Govt on murder of Seers

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 23, 2023 8:17:10 PM IST

Mentioning the incident of killing of seers, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said that any incidents have taken place in Rajasthan and alleged that these killings are being done as part of a conspiracy. ... read..

CM Siddaramaiah visits Maharani's Science College for Women, instructs officials to complete Rs 150 crore project on time

Mysuru (Karnataka) | October 23, 2023 8:17:08 PM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during his visit to Maharani's Science College for Women in Mysuru on Monday instructed officials to complete hostel and college with an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore on time. ... read..

"Akhilesh Yadav has potential to become PM": SP leader Anurag Bhadouria

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 7:19:08 PM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Anurag Bhadouria on Monday said that Akhilesh Yadav has the potential to become Prime Minister adding that people in Uttar Pradesh still remember development work done during the tenure of SP chief. ... read..

MP: Gwalior police catch man with Rs 47 lakh banned currency notes of Rs 500, Rs 1,000

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 7:19:01 PM IST

Gwalior police caught a man with Rs 47 lakhs of banned currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in the district, a police official said on Monday. ... read..

SFI members holding Pro-Palestine demonstration detained in Delhi

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 7:18:52 PM IST

Students' Federation of India (SFI) members were detained in the national capital while holding a pro-Palestine demonstration on Monday. ... read..

Navaratri Brahmotsavam concludes with Chakra Snanam in Andhra's Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 7:18:50 PM IST

The nine-day Navaratri Brahmotsavam of Lord Sri Venkateswara came to an end with the conduct of Chakra Snanam amidst chanting of hymns from the scriptures by Veda pandits on Monday. ... read..

Wagh Bakri group scion Parag Desai dies after suffering brain haemorrhage, was injured in freak mishap

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 23, 2023 7:18:48 PM IST

Businessman Parag Desai, executive director of Wagh Bakri Group, died on Sunday "after suffering brain haemorrhage". ... read..

Former BJP minister Rustam Singh resigns from party after son gets BSP ticket to contest MP assembly polls

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 7:18:44 PM IST

Former minister and a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rustam Singh has resigned from all the responsibilities of the party after his son got a ticket from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to contest elections in the forthcoming assembly polls. ... read..

SAD chief mourns death of legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 23, 2023 7:18:41 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday condoled the death of Bishan Singh Bedi, the legendary Indian spinner and former captain of the Indian cricket team. ... read..

Punjab Police busts smuggling racket operated by US-based person, arrests man with 12 kg heroin

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 23, 2023 7:18:29 PM IST

Amid the ongoing war against drugs, Punjab Police has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket being operated by USA-based smuggler Sarwan Singh with the arrest of one person after recovering 12 kg of heroin from his possession, an official said on Mon ... read..

Bishan Singh Bedi dies at 77: Amit Shah condoles 'master of crafty bowling who could weave magic on pitch'

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 6:18:48 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed grief on the demise of Amritsar-born legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and said the former Indian cricket team captain will be remembered for his contributions to the cricketing world. ... read..

Delhi: Gang duped thousands with fake visas; 7 held

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 6:18:46 PM IST

Delhi Police on Monday arrested seven people and busted a racket that duped over 1,000 people by promising to help them procure visas to travel to countries in the Gulf countries or to Malaysia. ... read..

Indian Army to hold Chanakya Defence Dialogue; Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar to address talk series

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 6:18:44 PM IST

In an effort to foster open discussions on critical security issues, the Indian Army will organise a discussion series named the 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue' on November 3-4, army officials said on Monday. ... read..

"No policy, intention to serve people...": Shehzad Poonawalla slams INDIA bloc on Akhilesh Yadav's "Future PM" posters

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 23, 2023 6:18:38 PM IST

Taking a dig at political parties constituting INDIA bloc for promoting their respective leaders as Prime Ministerial candidates, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla hit out at the opposition alliance saying that the alliance has no policy, or intention to serv ... read..

Agniveer Akshay Laxman's last rites performed at Maharashtra's Buldhana

Buldhana (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 6:18:33 PM IST

The last rites of Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman were performed after his mortal remains were brought to his residence in Pimpalgaon Sarai village of Buldhana district on Monday. ... read..

Unexplored destinations to be connected with highways to boost tourism in Himachal: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 6:18:20 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that unexplored tourist locations are being connected with highways to facilitate tourists and special emphasis is also being placed on developing infrastructure to boost tourism in the state. ... read..

"Will make permanent decision on reservation to Maratha community": Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 6:18:12 PM IST

Assuring Marathas who have recently held agitations pressing their demands for reservation, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the state government led by Eknath Shinde will make a 'permanent decision' regarding the is ... read..

Two including minor killed in massive fire at building in Mumbai's Kandivali

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 5:19:18 PM IST

Two persons including a minor were killed in the massive fire that broke out at a nine-storey building in Kandivali area in Maharashtra's Mumbai on Monday afternoon, police said. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami performs 'Kanya Poojan' at his residence in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 23, 2023 5:19:16 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister on Monday performed 'Kanya Poojan' at his residence in Dehradun after attending a special puja organised on the occasion of 'Maha Navami'. ... read..

Man stabbed in Delhi park for sitting with accused's sister

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 5:19:14 PM IST

An Afghanistan national has been arrested in connection with an incident in which a 20-year-old was stabbed in a park in the national capital for allegedly sitting with a girl who is the sister of an associate of the apprehended foreigner, Delhi Police sa ... read..

Delhi court recommends extradition of Portuguese National wanted in London pub rape case

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 5:19:02 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court recently recommended the extradition of a fugitive criminal (FC) wanted in a London pub rape case of 2017. ... read..

Mumbai: Two killed after fire breaks out at building in Borivali

Borivali (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 5:18:49 PM IST

At least two people died and three others were injured after a fire broke out in an eight-storey building in Mumbai's Borivali on Monday, the officials said. ... read..

Removal of name of doctor issuing untrue certificate from medical council's roll not the only penalty: Delhi HC

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 5:18:47 PM IST

The Delhi High Court recently held that the removal of the name of the doctor, issuing an untrue, misleading, or improper certificate without examining the patient from the Medical Council (MCI) Roll is not the only penalty that can be imposed. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Locals fear as govt invites tenders for establishing granite quarries in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | October 23, 2023 4:18:29 PM IST

With the district administration of Madurai inviting tenders for establishing granite quarries near Sekkipatti and Thiruchunai villages, the local residents fear the quarry activities would adversely impact the cultivation of their farmlands. ... read..

"This is not an issue", says Tejashwi Yadav on Akhilesh Yadav's posters portraying him as "Future PM"

Patna (Bihar) | October 23, 2023 4:18:08 PM IST

Responding to Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav's posters portraying him as "Future PM", Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said that this is not an issue and that people keep putting up posters. ... read..

No case of negligence if complications unrelated to medical procedure: SC

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 4:18:02 PM IST

The Supreme Court has recently said that to apply the principles of Res Ipsa Loquitur, it is necessary that a 'Res' is present to establish the allegation of medical negligence. ... read..

MP assembly polls: Congress workers protest outside Kamal Nath's residence in Bhopal demanding change in candidates

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 4:17:58 PM IST

Rebellion in the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Congress continues with several ticket hopefuls protesting against the ticket allotment by the party. ... read..

Delhi: 8 more pollution hotspots identified, next 2 weeks crucial, says minister Gopal Rai

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 4:17:52 PM IST

With festivals of Dussehra and Deepavali and in light of the effect of farm fires, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that next two weeks were crucial for the city that has put into force phase two of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to ... read..

MP assembly polls: AAP state president Rani Agarwal to contest from Singrauli constituency

Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 4:17:41 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that state president of the party Rani Agarwal would contest the forthcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly polls from Singrauli constituency. ... read..

Pune police register multiple FIRs, book 9 persons for allegedly disrespecting Israel flag

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 4:17:39 PM IST

Pune police has registered multiple offences after it found flag stickers of Israel pasted in various locations on the streets of Pune on Saturday. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in Mumbai building, 4 injured

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 3:18:05 PM IST

Four people sustained injuries after a fire broke out on the first floor of a nine-storey building in the Kandivali area of Maharashtra's capital city Mumbai, fire department officials said on Monday. ... read..

MP: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia offers prayers at Gorkhi Devghar in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 3:18:01 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiradtiya Scindia offered prayers at Gorkhi Devghar located in Maharaj Bada area in Gwalior, dressed in royal attire on the occasion of the last day of Navratri on Monday. ... read..

"Sanatana Dharma has always worked for the welfare of the country and its people": CM Yogi

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 3:17:48 PM IST

On the occasion of 'Maha Navami', the ninth day of Shardiya Navratri, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said "Sanatana Dharma has always accepted evil powers as a challenge and worked for the welfare of the country and its people". ... read..

Karnataka CM wishes people on Dussehra, says "Preparation done for Jamboo Savari"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 23, 2023 3:17:46 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday wished the people of the state on the occasion of Dussehra and said that all preparations for the traditional 'Jamboo Savari' procession have been done. ... read..

Punjab: Cross-border drug smuggling racket busted, 12 kg heroin seized

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 23, 2023 3:17:40 PM IST

State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar claimed to have busted a cross-border heroin smuggling racket and arrested a man along with recovery of 12 kg of heroin from him. ... read..

'Completely condemnable,' says CPI(M) on Centre's 'Rath Prabharis'

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 3:17:36 PM IST

Following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's objection to the Centre's decision to rope in senior bureaucrats to showcase achievements and schemes of the BJP government, the CPI(M) has now sought the directive to be withdrawn terming it as a "gross m ... read..

Raipur Police's 'Cyber Ravan' creating awareness about online forgeries

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 23, 2023 3:17:25 PM IST

In a unique way to spread awareness among people about separate ways of online forgeries, Raipur Police have created a ten-headed effigy of Ravan (Cyber Ravan) and kept it at different locations in the city at separate times. ... read..

Litigants may become disillusioned with judicial process due to delays in proceedings: Supreme Court

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 3:17:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court has observed that the litigant public may become "disillusioned with judicial processes" due to inordinate delay in the legal proceedings not reaching their logical end and moving at a snail's pace due to dilatory tactics adopted by one ... read..

J-K: People observe 'black day' over tribal invasion in Kashmir by Pak army

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 23, 2023 3:17:21 PM IST

Voice for Peace and Justice, a non-political youth organization of Kashmir observed a 'black day' on October 22 at Srinagar to mark the 77th anniversary of the tribal invasion of the Kashmir Valley by Pakistan army backed Tribal on October 22, 1947. ... read..

Miffed over scolding, employee kills dhabha owner, his son in Delhi; nabbed from Punjab

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 2:17:32 PM IST

The Delhi police have nabbed the accused in the double murder case involving a dhabha owner in his 30s and his eight-year-old son in Delhi's Nab-Karim area, police said on Monday. ... read..

J-K: Mughal Road closed for traffic after fresh snowfall

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 23, 2023 2:17:25 PM IST

Vehicular movement on the Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley's Shopian district with the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, has been restricted after a fresh spell of snowfall in the region on Sunday. ... read..

"Soon we are going to give you guarantees": Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announces before elections

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 23, 2023 2:17:21 PM IST

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said that the party is soon going to announce the guarantees to be given in the state, just like it did in Karnataka. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Woman pours petrol on neighbour, burns him alive in Raebareli

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 2:17:15 PM IST

A man burnt to death after his neighbour allegedly poured petrol on him and set him on fire in Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. ... read..

MP CM Chouhan performs Kanya Puja at CM House on last day of Navaratri

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 2:17:13 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with his wife Sadhna Singh performed Kanya Puja at the CM house in the state capital Bhopal on the occasion of the last day of Navratri festival on Monday. ... read..

Assam CM visits Durga puja pandals on Maha Navami

Guwahati (Assam) | October 23, 2023 2:17:11 PM IST

On the occasion of Maha Navami Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited several pandals in the Pandu area of Guwahati. ... read..

Delhi: LG VK Saxena participates in G20 tree plantation ceremony at Nehru Park

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 1:18:19 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena participated in the G20 tree plantation ceremony at Nehru Park in the national capital on Monday. ... read..

Fire breaks out at godown in Delhi's Chawri Bazar, no casualties reported

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 1:18:17 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a godown located on the third floor of a building in Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Monday morning, an official said. ... read..

Mortal remains of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman to be brought to his residence today

Buldhana (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 1:18:13 PM IST

People have started to gather at the residence of Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman in Pimpalgaon Sarai village of Buldhana district. ... read..

UP: CM Yogi performs 'Kanya Poojan' at Gorakhnath Temple

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 1:18:03 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday performed 'Kanya Poojan' at the Gorakhnath Temple. ... read..

UP: Posters portraying Akhilesh Yadav as "future PM" put up in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 1:18:01 PM IST

Several posters portraying Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav as the "future Prime Minister" were put up outside the party headquarters in Lucknow by the party workers. ... read..

Delhi University teachers question administration for collecting personal data of professors

General News | October 23, 2023 1:17:56 PM IST

Delhi University Teachers have raised objections over the university collecting data of assistant professors for 2024 election duty, saying any attempt to involve teachers in polls will not be in the interest of students. ... read..

"People should verify NEET exams' guidelines," Karnataka Education Minister over Hijab row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 23, 2023 1:17:54 PM IST

Amid the ongoing Hijab row in Karnataka, Higher Education Minister of State MC Sudhakar on Monday said that the people should verify the guidelines of the NEET examination adding that it is allowed to write the exam wearing the Hijab. ... read..

UP: Thick layer of smog covers Noida, AQI remains in 'very poor' category

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 12:17:41 PM IST

The air quality in the Delhi-NCR region was on Monday morning recorded to be in 'Very Poor' category, according to SAFAR-India. ... read..

Maha Navami 2023: Devotees offer prayers at Chenthitta Devi Temple in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 23, 2023 12:17:37 PM IST

Devotees in large numbers thronged Chenthitta Devi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram to offer prayers on Maha Navami or the last day of Navaratri. ... read..

"Won't allow forces luring Hindus for conversion", says Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Shastri

Pathankot (Punjab) | October 23, 2023 12:17:35 PM IST

Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Shastri has once again sparked a debate when he said that he does not want 'foreign' powers not to enter Hindu Temples, Gurudwara and lure innocent Hindus. ... read..

PM Modi pays tribute to former VP Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on his 100th birth anniversary

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 12:17:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former Vice-President of India, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on his 100th birth anniversary. ... read..

Portion of foot-over bridge collapses in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 12:17:26 PM IST

A portion of a foot-over bridge near Lalita Park Bus Stand in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar area collapsed late on Sunday night after being hit by a crane being transported on a carriage truck, police said on Monday. ... read..

"Not going to last": SBSP Chief OP Rajbhar attacks INDIA bloc

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 12:17:19 PM IST

Amid rising "tensions" within the INDIA bloc, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) Chief OP Rajbhar on Monday took potshots at the alliance stating that it is "not going to last". ... read..

Delhi High Court seeks fresh status report on removal of cattle from city's roads

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 12:17:17 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently called for a fresh status report from the Delhi Government over the gathering of cows and buffaloes on the road of the national capital and steps taken in this regard. ... read..

MP: Devotee worship 'Jawar' on last day of Navratri at Balaji temple in Chhatarpur

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 12:17:15 PM IST

Scores of devotees visited Balaji temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district on Monday to worship 'Jawar' Khappar installed here on the occasion of the last day of Navratri festival. ... read..

"No point in discussion on this": Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav on CM's 'friendship' remark

Patna (Bihar) | October 23, 2023 12:17:02 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Monday played down Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 'friendship' remark made towards a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. ... read..

171-feet-tall Ravana effigy to be burnt in Haryana's Panchkula on Dussehra

Panchkula (Haryana) | October 23, 2023 12:17:00 PM IST

The tallest Ravana of the year has been unveiled at Shalimar Ground in Haryana's Panchkula ahead of the Vijaya Dashmi or Dussehra celebrations. ... read..

MP assembly polls: Congress' Digvijaya Singh requests ECI to handover VVPAT slips to voters

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 11:18:46 AM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Digvijaya Singh has once again hit the headlines ahead of state assembly polls after he requested Election Commission of India (ECI) to handover VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) slips to voters. ... read..

Mizoram: Assam Rifles recovers drugs worth Rs 1.17 crore in Champhai, one arrested

Champhai (Mizoram) | October 23, 2023 11:18:43 AM IST

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles, along with Mizoram Police, recovered 168 grams of heroin worth Rs 1.17 crore in Mizoram's Champhai District's Tlangsam Village, and arrested one person on October 21, an official from the Assam Rifles said on Monday. ... read..

Rajnath Singh embarks on two-day visit to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh today

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 11:18:41 AM IST

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a two-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh today. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 40-year-old man shot dead in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 11:18:39 AM IST

A 40-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Uttar Pradesh's Loni area of Ghaziabad district, police said. ... read..

Puducherry: Devotees perform 'Palambhikai Puja' on Maha Navmi at Muthukumaraswamy temple

Puducherry | October 23, 2023 11:18:37 AM IST

As the nine-day festival of Shardiya Navratri entered its last day on Monday, devotees all over India performed 'Kanya Pujan', to worship girls as manifestations of Goddess Durga. ... read..

"Second phase of GRAP implemented in Delhi to reduce pollution," Environment Minister Gopal Rai

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 11:18:25 AM IST

As Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 306, Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that the second phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in Delhi to reduce the effect ... read..

"AIMIM is BJP's B team": Pratap Sinch Khachariyawas slams Owaisi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 23, 2023 10:18:32 AM IST

Reacting to All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi's public meeting in Jaipur, state minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas has said that they (AIMIM) are Bharatiya Janata Party's B team. ... read..

Mumbai's air quality continues to remain in 'moderate' category; AQI at 127

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 10:18:30 AM IST

The air quality in Mumbai on Monday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category with an air quality index of 127, according to the system of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, Safar-India. ... read..

Gujarat's Dhordo village gets UNWTO's 'Best Tourism Village' title

Kutch (Gujarat) | October 23, 2023 10:18:27 AM IST

Recognizing Dhordo's outstanding contribution to sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and rural development, the village in Gujarat's Kutch district has been awarded with the "Best Tourism Village" title by the United Nations World Tourism Organiza ... read..

"Hate speech is fastest way to promotion in BJP", Asaduddin Owaisi on revocation of MLA Raja Singh's suspension

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 23, 2023 10:18:25 AM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after it revoked the suspension of Telangana MLA T Raja Singh. ... read..

Rajasthan polls: Party has shown faith in me, says Cong MLA Pramod Jain Bhaya on getting ticket again

Baran (Rajasthan) | October 23, 2023 10:18:23 AM IST

After the Congress party released its second list of candidates for the Rajasthan assembly polls fielding its sitting MLA, Pramod Jain Bhaya, from the Anta constituency, he said that the party command has shown faith in him. ... read..

Will win Dausa Vidhan Sabha seat by huge margin, says Congress leader Murari Lal Meena

Dausa (Rajasthan) | October 23, 2023 10:18:20 AM IST

On being shortlisted to contest from Rajasthan's Dausa in the upcoming assembly elections in the state, Congress leader Murari Lal Meena said on Sunday that it is a matter of joy for him that the party high command has trusted him. ... read..

CISF takes over security of Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | October 23, 2023 10:18:14 AM IST

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), one of the armed police forces under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken over the security of Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu-- a high-security Central jail in the Union Territory carrying over 900 p ... read..

J-K: Devotees throng Shri Vaishno Devi temple in Katra on last day of Navratri

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 23, 2023 10:18:13 AM IST

As the Navratri festival entered its last day today, devotees thronged the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra to get a glimpse of Goddess Durga. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Actress Gautami Tadimalla resigns from BJP, cites 'lack of support'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 23, 2023 10:18:11 AM IST

Actress Gautami Tadimalla on Monday resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) citing a lack of support from the party and its leaders. ... read..

Saamana's latest editorial targets Centre over Agniveer scheme

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 23, 2023 10:18:09 AM IST

Saamana, the editorial of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) on Monday took a dig at the Central government's 'Agniveer' scheme while mentioning the example of Israel. ... read..

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category, with AQI of 306

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 9:15:40 AM IST

The overall air quality in the national capital on Monday morning was recorded in the 'Very Poor category', with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 306 against 302 recorded on Sunday afternoon, as per SAFAR-India. ... read..

Farmer shot at by unidentified men in Punjab's Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Punjab) | October 23, 2023 9:15:32 AM IST

A 35-year-old farmer was critically injured allegedly after being shot at by unidentified men in Athaula village of Punjab's Jalandhar district on Sunday, police said. ... read..

Chhattisgarh polls: Congress leader Kuldeep Singh happy on his name being included in third list

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 23, 2023 8:15:11 AM IST

Congress leader Kuldeep Singh Juneja on Sunday expressed happiness over his name being included in the third list of candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections saying he would strive to repay the faith that the party has reposed in him. ... read..

Emoluments governed by terms of service: Army clears air on grant to next of kin of fallen Agniveer

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 8:15:09 AM IST

Expressing support for the bereaved family of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, the Indian Army on Sunday sought to clear the air on compensation to the next of kin, saying that the same is " governed by the relevant terms & conditions of service of the ... read..

'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' a violation of election model code: Congress leader

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 23, 2023 7:18:39 AM IST

Congress leader RC Chaudhary on Sunday claimed that the BJP's 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra', which is aimed at ensuring the implementation of the Centre's welfarist schemes in rural India, counts as a breach of the Model Code of Conduct of the Election Co ... read..

"Beautification of Gyanvapi well was done by empress Baiza Bai": Scindia amid mosque row

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 7:18:34 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia visited Manas Bhawan in Phool Bagh, Gwalior, offering prayers on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. ... read..

Train Firing: GRP chargesheet says RPF constable who killed 4 was 'mentally stable'

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 6:16:16 AM IST

RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, who shot 4 people, including his senior officer, dead with his service weapon on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express on July 31, is completely sane and was aware of what he was doing, chargesheet filed b ... read..

Manipur Police detains active member of underground group, seizes ammunition

Imphal (Manipur) | October 23, 2023 6:16:14 AM IST

Manipur Police said on Sunday it detained an active member of an underground group from the Imphal-West district and recovered ammunition and explosives from him. ... read..

Idol of Goddess Lakshmi decorated with 6 kg of gold, Rs 2 crore cash in Vizag

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 6:16:12 AM IST

The idol of Goddess Lakshmi, the presiding deity of wealth at the famous Sri Kanyaka Parameswari temple in Visakhapatnam, was decorated with 6 kg of gold, Rs 2 crore in cash, and 6 kg of silver on Sunday. ... read..

"Anyone who misbehaves with sisters and daughters will be hanged": MP CM amid furore over crimes against women

Mauganj (Madhya Pradesh) | October 23, 2023 6:16:09 AM IST

Making a statement of intent on the occasion of Durgashtami, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said those misbehaving with women will be hanged till death if the BJP is voted back. ... read..

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