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Odisha: Devotees welcome Shree Jagannath temple administration decision to enforce dress code during visit

Puri (Odisha) | October 18, 2023 7:47:24 PM IST

Devotees visiting the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri have welcomed the decision of the Temple Administration to enforce a dress code for devotees on the premises from January 1, 2024. ... read..

AIMIM to hold public meeting in Hyderabad to protest against atrocities in Gaza and Palestine: Party chief Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2023 7:47:18 PM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday announced a public protest meeting in the state capital on October 23 against the atrocities in Gaza and Palestine amid the ongoing conflict. ... read..

PMLA case: ED arrests Pushpanjali Realms director on charges of cheating, duping flat buyers

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 7:47:16 PM IST

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested Rajpal Walia, director of Pushpanjali Realms and lnfratech Limited under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 on charges of cheating and duping flat buyers in Dehradun, the agency said on Wednesd ... read..

CITU intensifies action against 'Hire and Fire policy' of IGMC Shimla, protest against sacking of 200 Covid warriors

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 7:47:14 PM IST

Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) on Wednesday intensified its action against the 'Hire and Fire policy' of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla that sacked 200 Covid warrior and 24 security personnel. ... read..

Congress releases second list of 53 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 18, 2023 7:47:12 PM IST

The Congress on Wednesday announced the second list of 53 candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections that are due to be held in November in two phases. ... read..

"Unconventional, asymmetric warfare will be part of future conventional wars": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 7:47:06 PM IST

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasized that future conventional wars will include unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid warfare and said that armed forces should keep all these facets in consideration while planning and f ... read..

Mumbai: 17-year-old drowns in sea near Mahim, search op underway

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 6:47:11 PM IST

A 17-year-old boy is feared drowned in the Arabian Sea near suburban Mahim on Wednesday, officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya confident of BJP win in 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 6:47:09 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed confidence in the BJP's victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, predicting that the party would win all 80 seats in the state, more than the seats it won in 2019. ... read..

SC's show cause notice to two NCLAT members for defying its order

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 6:47:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) judicial member Rakesh Kumar and technical member Alok Srivastava to show cause why contempt of court proceedings be not initiated against them for delivering a judgement ... read..

Karnataka CM promises quota benefit for sportspersons in government jobs

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 18, 2023 6:46:59 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has pledged to expand sports reservation quota in government jobs in the State, across all departments. ... read..

I'm surprised whenever BJP talks about dynastic politics: AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 6:46:55 PM IST

A day after Rahul Gandhi slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over dynastic politics, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said on Wednesday that he gets surprised that whenever the BJP talks about 'Parivarvaad', it does not look at its own ... read..

"Whether Congress, SP form an alliance or not, it will not affect health of BJP": UP Dy CM Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 6:46:44 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya on Wednesday took a dig at the unity of the Opposition alliance INDIA and targeted Congress and Samajwadi Party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka offer prayers at Ramappa Temple in Telangana's Mulugu

Mulugu (Telangana) | October 18, 2023 6:46:32 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered prayers at Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district in Telangana on Wednesday. ... read..

"Why do such work that you get abuses?" CM Chouhan asks Kamal Nath on remark of giving power of attorney to face abuses

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 5:47:37 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken a dig at former CM Kamal Nath over his remark of giving power of attorney to Congress leader Digvijaya Singh to face abuses for him saying why do you (Nath) do such work that you face abuses. ... read..

New Delhi to organise second edition of World Food India 2023 from November 3-5

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 5:47:35 PM IST

New Delhi is set to organise the second edition of World Food India 2023 from November 3-5 at Pragati Maidan, according to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries press release. ... read..

"Stop talking like a dynast...": BJP's Pratyush Kanth flays Rahul Gandhi over Mizoram remarks

Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 18, 2023 5:47:29 PM IST

BJP leader Pratyush Kanth mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks during his recent visit to poll-bound Mizoram, saying he doesn't take him seriously as he can say anything that comes to his mind. ... read..

SP leader Akhilesh Yadav faces backlash on his INDIA alliance remarks

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2023 5:47:18 PM IST

BJP leader Ramchander Rao, on Wednesday took aim at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's statement on seat sharing among parties of the INDIA alliance stating that bickering in the Opposition grouping has already started to surface. ... read..

Delhi-LG approves substantial increase in monthly relief for Kashmiri migrants

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 5:47:14 PM IST

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, has given his official approval for an enhancement in the Adhoc Monthly Relief (AMR) provided to Kashmiri migrants residing in the national capital. ... read..

Five members of a family poisoned to death in Gadchiroli; Police arrest 2 women

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 5:47:12 PM IST

Two women have been arrested for allegedly poisoning to death five persons of a family in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Son is a natural heir to his father's property...Where is the question of dynasty here?": Cong leader defends Rahul amid dynasty row

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 5:47:08 PM IST

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi after he accused the BJP of dynastic politics, bringing up the sons of Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh to support his claim, Congress leader Rajmani Patel on Wednesday defended his party senior and his family sayin ... read..

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, wife, son given seven-year jail term in fake birth certificate case

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 5:47:05 PM IST

A court in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Wednesday convicted Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Abdullah Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeem Fatima and son Abdullah Azam Khan in a fake birth certificate case. ... read..

Delhi court convicts five accused in 2008 murder case of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 5:47:02 PM IST

Delhi's Saket court on Wednesday pronounced the verdict in the 15-year-old murder case of Journalist Soumya Vishwanathan convicting five accused under provisions of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami performs 'Karseva' at under-construction temple in Abu Dhabi

Dubai | October 18, 2023 5:46:56 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami who is currently on his visit to UAE, on Wednesday performed Karseva (voluntary labour) by laying bricks in the under-construction BPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, said an official statement from Chief Minister ... read..

Agartala: Durga Puja pandal gutted in fire, CM Manik Saha condoles incident

Agartala (Tripura) | October 18, 2023 5:46:53 PM IST

In a shocking incident, a fire broke out in a Durga Puja pandal at Blood Sun Club at Ujan Abhaynagar, Agartala on Wednesday. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condoled the incident through his social media handle. ... read..

Online registrations open for Yuva Sangam Phase III under 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 4:48:51 PM IST

The Ministry of Education has initiated online registrations for Phase III of Yuva Sangam, a collaborative program under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' (EBSB) scheme. ... read..

BJP releases second list of nine candidates for upcoming Mizoram elections

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 4:48:48 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its second list of nine candidates on Wednesday for the upcoming Assembly elections in Mizoram. ... read..

"I will call Rahul Gandhi 'Election Gandhi'...," BRS MLC K Kavitha takes swipe at Congress MP

Nizamabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2023 4:48:43 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Wednesday took a swipe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi calling him 'Election Gandhi' as he "visits the state only during elections," she said. ... read..

PN Mahesh selected as new chief priest of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 18, 2023 4:48:38 PM IST

PN Mahesh of Putillath Mana in Enanallur near Muvattupuzha has been appointed as melshanthi (chief priest) of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala. ... read..

Cabinet approves 4 pc hike in DA for central government employees

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 4:48:36 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a four per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners. ... read..

Supreme Court Collegium recommends five advocates for appointment as judges in Punjab and Haryana High Court

Chandigarh | October 18, 2023 4:48:29 PM IST

The Supreme Court Collegium in a notice on Tuesday recommended the names of five advocates for their appointment as judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. ... read..

RPF rescues over 800 children, disrupts traffickers and ensures passenger safety

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 4:48:26 PM IST

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to railway security and passenger safety, with an array of commendable achievements in the month of September under the operation 'Nanhe Faristey'. ... read..

Congress leader Siddharth Tiwari, former Congress MLA Phunder Chaudhary join BJP ahead of Madhya Pradesh assembly polls

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 4:48:14 PM IST

In a blow to the Congress party in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, two Congress leaders Siddharth Tiwari and Phunder Chaudhary joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday ahead of the assembly polls scheduled to held next month. ... read..

"There is a deep pit in Congress manifesto": Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia rips into ruling party over failed promises

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 4:48:09 PM IST

Taking a jibe at the Congress over its manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said there was a "deep pit" in Congress's list of poll promises. ... read..

"Is this how an MP should speak?": BRS leader slams BJP MP for remarks against CM KCR, family

Hyderabad, Telangana | October 18, 2023 4:48:07 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader Sridhar Reddy on Wednesday hit out at BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri for his remarks targeting Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, state minister and his son KT Rama Rao and daughter K Kavitha. ... read..

JP Nadda arrives in Rajasthan's Kota to hold meeting with BJP leaders

Kota (Rajasthan) | October 18, 2023 3:46:59 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Wednesday arrived in Rajasthan's Kota to hold a meeting with party leaders in the poll-bound state. ... read..

MoS Home Nityanand Rai emphasizes India's SAGAR initiative at Global Maritime India Summit 2023

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 3:46:57 PM IST

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, addressed the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 on its second day, focusing on maritime safety and security. ... read..

Embraer Aircraft deal: Delhi HC dismisses ED plea challenging trial court order granting interim bail to Singapore businessman

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 3:46:54 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) plea challenging the trial court order that granted interim bail to Dev Inder Bhalla, a Singapore-based businessman in connection with a Money laundering case linked to a defence deal wit ... read..

CISF to takeover security of Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu this week

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi, | October 18, 2023 3:46:49 PM IST

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), one of the armed police forces under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs will take over the security of Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu this week-- a high-security Central jail in the Union Territory carrying over 90 ... read..

BJP's Shehzad Poonawala rips into Gehlot govt over law and order, women's safety, shares piece of advice for "Rahul-ji"

Kota (Rajasthan) | October 18, 2023 3:46:44 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the Congress government in Rajasthan over the alleged breakdown in law and order and lack of women's safety, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday exuded confidence that his party will return to power in the desert state ... read..

Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses international investors in Dubai

Dubai | October 18, 2023 3:46:42 PM IST

Uttarakhand CM, Pushkar Singh organised a roadshow in Dubai under the 'Invest in Uttarakhand' campaign, said a press release by the CMO on Wednesday. ... read..

"Corruption in Congress DNA": BJP's Gaurav Bhatia throws counter-punch at Rahul after Adani claim

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 3:46:30 PM IST

Hurling back the corruption charge at the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, after the latter on Wednesday levelled fresh allegations against the Adani Group citing a report in the UK daily Financial Times, BJP spokesperson questioned his silence in the National ... read..

Bengaluru: Fire breaks out in commercial building in Koramangala

Koramangala (Bengaluru) | October 18, 2023 3:46:27 PM IST

A fire broke out at a commercial building in Bengaluru's Koramangala area on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. ... read..

Assam BJP gearing up for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Guwahati (Assam) | October 18, 2023 3:46:23 PM IST

The Assam unit of Bharatiya Janta Party held a crucial meeting at the State BJP Headquarters in Guwahati to prepare a roadmap for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

Guinness Record for longest dosa to be attempted at World Food India event

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 2:47:01 PM IST

An attempt at setting a Guinness Record for the longest dosa in the world will be made during the upcoming World Food India event to be held here in the national capital. About 60 to 80 chefs will be working together to create a millet dosa over 100 feet ... read..

Ethics Committee calls Nishikant Dubey, advocate Dehadrai for oral evidence on complaint against Mahua Moitra

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 2:46:36 PM IST

The Ethics Committee of Parliament has called BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai, for oral evidence on October 26 in regard to the complaint filed by Dubey against TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleging that she has "a direct involvement in 'cas ... read..

Sikkim flash flood: IAF flew 262 sorties, shifted 2,002 civilians to safer locations

Gangtok (Sikkim) | October 18, 2023 2:46:31 PM IST

Relief operations by the Indian Air Force continued unabated in Sikkim, which is still counting the spoils from a devastating flash flood, officials said. ... read..

"INDI-alliance partners questioning Cong on seat allocation": BJP claims cracks in Opposition bloc

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2023 1:49:56 PM IST

Claiming cracks in the "INDI-alliance", BJP leader N Ramchander Rao Wednesday said the partners in the Opposition bloc are already at odds with the Congress with regard to seat sharing for next year's Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"INDIA bloc formed to unitedly fight Lok Sabha elections": Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 1:49:46 PM IST

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) MP Sanjay Raut said that the INDIA bloc has been forged to fight unitedly next years general elections and Congress should hold discussions for seat sharing in states where they have "weaker presence". ... read..

PM Modi to launch 511 skill centres in rural Maharashtra on Thursday

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 1:49:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras at once in Maharashtra on Thursday evening via video conferencing. ... read..

Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Bawana area

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 1:49:18 PM IST

A fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Bawana area on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. ... read..

BJP releases first list of 12 candidates for Mizoram Assembly elections

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 1:49:14 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its first list of twelve candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Mizoram. ... read..

Punjab Police nabs operative of Lawrence Bishnoi & Goldy Brar gang

Punjab | October 18, 2023 1:49:06 PM IST

The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police on Wednesday said it arrested an operative of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang, who along with other members was allegedly planning to strike targets assigned to them by their foreign handlers. ... read..

Delhi HC summons Trial Court records in ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda's matter

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 12:48:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has summoned the Trial Court Record in Gopal Kanda's matter related to abetting the suicide of Anuradha Sharma, who died six months after her daughter (Gitika Sharma) died by suicide in August 2012. ... read..

"Let him come up with proof...": Sadananda Gowda after Karnataka deputy CM claims seized cash belongs to BJP

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 18, 2023 12:48:24 PM IST

Hitting back at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar over his claim that the money unearthed by sleuths of the Income Tax Department during a raid in the state belonged to the previous government, BJP leader Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday dared the ... read..

"Confident that public will bless us again," Kharge as Congress meets to decide Rajasthan poll candidates

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 12:48:18 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge chaired a meeting of its Central Election Committee to deliberate on candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections. ... read..

"Congress a symbol of dynasty politics" says Union Minister Prahlad Patel

New Delhi/Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 12:48:12 PM IST

Union Minister Prahlad Patel on Wednesday took a dig at the Congress party over Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remark on dynasty politics saying they (Congress) were used to dynasty politics, appeasement, lying and spreading confusion. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi targets Adani group again on coal pricing issue

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 12:48:07 PM IST

Citing UK-based newspaper, Financial Times which claimed that the Adani Group was purchasing coal above its market value from Asian countries, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that it is due to this reason for prices of electricity in cou ... read..

Assam: 32 cattle heads recovered from three cars in Nagaon district, one arrested

Nagaon (Assam) | October 18, 2023 11:49:00 AM IST

A total of 32 cattle heads were recovered from three cars, and one person was arrested in Assam's Nagaon district, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: Chidambaram urges India to explore ways to start negotiations

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 11:48:48 AM IST

Reacting to the blasts in a hospital in Gaza that killed hundreds of people, Congress Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday urged India and other countries to prevail upon both Israel and Palestine to come to the negotiating ... read..

Special prayers offered at Dehradun temple for victims of Hamas attacks

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 18, 2023 11:48:31 AM IST

As Israel's war on Hamas entered its 12th day, special prayers were offered at Mata Vaishno Devi Gufa Yoga Temple here on Wednesday for those who perished in the Hamas terror attacks. ... read..

DGCA implements new rules for powered hang gliders to enhance safety & security

By Saurabh Trivedi New Delhi | October 18, 2023 11:48:29 AM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented new regulations regarding operations and security of powered hang gliders. ... read..

Congress CEC meeting begins in Delhi, to finalise candidates in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 10:49:35 AM IST

A meeting of Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) has begun here to finalise candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections and remaining candidates for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 10:49:28 AM IST

Governor of Tamil Nadu R N Ravi offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' at 83, shows marginal improvement from Tuesday

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 10:49:26 AM IST

Amid concerns around stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'moderate' category on Wednesday. ... read..

AAP's Raghav Chadha thanks Delhi HC after it sets aside order on his official bungalow

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 10:49:22 AM IST

Suspended AAP MP Raghav Chadha thanked the Delhi High Court after it set aside an order by the Patiala House court, making it incumbent on the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to ask him to vacate his official bungalow in the national capital. ... read..

Pollution not discussed in DPCC board meeting, decline in air quality not even in agenda: Expert member

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 9:50:28 AM IST

Amid concerns around the air quality in the national capital ahead of the approaching winter, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) Board held a meeting at the Secretariat on Tuesday. ... read..

Death toll rises to 40 in Sikkim flash floods, 76 people still missing

Gangtok (Sikkim) | October 18, 2023 9:50:26 AM IST

The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods increased to 40, and 76 people are still missing in the disaster-hit state, an official statement said on Tuesday. ... read..

Skill development scam: SC reserves verdict on Chandrababu Naidu's plea for quashing of FIR

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 9:50:22 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its judgment on a plea filed former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu seeking to quash the FIR registered against him in the skill development scam case. ... read..

"Reaping benefits of PM Modi's governance": Father of Israel returnee expresses gratitude

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 9:50:19 AM IST

The Indian embassy in Israel is carrying out extensive outreach activity for the Indian community amid the raging war with the terrorist group Hamas. ... read..

J-K: Two BSF personnel injured as Pakistan Rangers open fire along border

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 18, 2023 9:50:17 AM IST

Two Border Security Force personnel sustained bullet injuries in "unprovoked firing" from Pakistani Rangersalong the International Border in Arnia Sector of Jammu, officials said. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Woman kills 2-year-old niece, hides her body under sofa

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 9:50:15 AM IST

A woman allegedly strangled her two-year-old niece to death for not allowing her to sleep in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Family is strength of party...": Shashi Tharoor clarifies his remarks on party functioning

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 9:50:13 AM IST

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor issued a clarification over his family-run party remarks and said that it was not a formal statement and his comments were being misinterpreted, adding that the Gandhi family is the strength of the party. ... read..

Delhi: Financial services secretary chairs meeting with private sector general insurers

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 8:46:45 AM IST

Dr Vivek Joshi, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the General Insurance Council and the leaders and CEOs of private sector general insurance companies here in the national capital, an ... read..

Delhi: Morning 'aarti' performed at Jhandewalan temple on 4th day of Navratri

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 8:46:43 AM IST

A special morning puja and 'aarti' were performed at Delhi's Jhandewalan temple on Wednesday to mark the fourth day of Navratri. ... read..

Assam: Siliguri club brings slice of Benaras ghats for revelers this Durga Puja

Siliguri (Assam) | October 18, 2023 8:46:41 AM IST

The Swastika Yuvak Sangha, a club in the Siliguri district of West Bengal, is set to bring a slice of Benaras for Durga Puja revellers. ... read..

KCR is running corrupt government in Telangana: Piyush Goyal

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2023 7:47:56 AM IST

Ahead of assembly elections in Telangana, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday alleged that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao was running a corrupt government and urged the people of Telangana not to back the corrupt government. ... read..

Only PM Modi gave true respect to Ambedkar: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), | October 18, 2023 7:47:50 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given respect to Baba Saheb in the true sense and highlighted PM's dedication to transforming key locations linked to Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar into rever ... read..

Delhi: 7 children injured after school van collides with another vehicle

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 7:47:48 AM IST

At least seven children were injured after the school van they were travelling in collided with another vehicle in Sadar Bazar Road area in southwest Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, police said. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates 'Durga Pandals' in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | October 18, 2023 6:47:40 AM IST

On the third day of the Navratri festival, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated two 'Durga Pandals' organized by Shibnagar Modern Club and Amra Tarun Dal in Agartala on Tuesday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 'Shri Anna Mahotsav' to be held from Oct 27 to 29 in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 6:47:38 AM IST

In a move to encourage farmers for millet production, the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh as part of Millets Year celebrations will organize a three-day 'Shri Anna Mahotsav' and state-level millet workshop at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow from Octob ... read..

Rajkot's Navratri celebration: Women perform 'Garba' on two-wheelers with swords in hand

Rajkot (Gujarat) | October 18, 2023 6:47:35 AM IST

On the third day of the Navratri festival in Gujarat's Rajkot on Tuesday, women displayed remarkable enthusiasm as they performed 'Garba' while wielding swords on two-wheelers at Rajvi palace. ... read..

Mumbai: DRI seizes cocaine worth Rs 70 crore in series of busts, 4 arrested

Mumbai (Maharastra) | October 18, 2023 6:47:33 AM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials arrested 4 people and recovered 7 kg of cocaine drugs from them in a series of cases in Mumbai, officials said. ... read..

'Poor illiterate fellow': Assam CM Sarma criticises Rahul Gandhi over 'dynasty politics' remark

Guwahati (Assam) | October 18, 2023 5:46:22 AM IST

Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks on 'dynasty politics,' Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a 'poor illiterate fellow.' ... read..

JP Nadda to visit Rajasthan today, to hold meetings with BJP leaders of Ajmer, Kota divisions

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 5:46:20 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda will visit Rajasthan on Wednesday to hold meetings with party leaders as part of the BJP's preparations for the upcoming state assembly polls, party leaders said. ... read..

Congress Screening Committee meeting concludes in Delhi

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 5:46:16 AM IST

The Congress on Tuesday night concluded its screening committee meeting in the national capital for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly polls. ... read..

Delhi: BJP's core group meetings deliberate on ticket allocation for Rajasthan, MP polls

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 4:46:45 AM IST

As part of their preparation for the upcoming Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s core groups from both states convened separate meetings here in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..

"Shameless...": Telangana CM KCR slams Congress over Dharani portal row

Jangaon (Telangana) | October 18, 2023 3:49:09 AM IST

Launching an attack on Congress, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Tuesday said that it is trying to snatch farmers' rights by speaking of removing the 'Dharani' portal, which is the official land records management portal of the state. ... read..

Third edition of North East India Festival to be held in Vietnam from Oct 27 to 29

Guwahati (Assam) | October 18, 2023 2:47:12 AM IST

Looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the Act East Policy, the 3rd edition of the North East India Festival will be held at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, from October 27 to 29. ... read..

Nagaland: Congress names Wanglem Konyak as its candidate for 43 Tapi by-polls

Kohima, (Nagaland) | October 18, 2023 11:47:28 PM IST

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday gave the party ticket to Wanglem Konyak for contesting the 43 Tapi Assembly constituency by-election scheduled on November 7. ... read..

It is necessary to create Kannada speaking environment in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka), | October 18, 2023 1:48:07 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday stressed upon the need to create an environment where Kannada is spoken in Karnataka and make the language indispensable in the state. ... read..

"While Supreme Court has shut one door, it has opened another door": Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on SC's 'Same Sex Marriage' verdict

London | October 18, 2023 1:48:05 AM IST

Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani said that Supreme Court has asking the Union Government to constitute a high-level committee to examine all issues pertaining to same-sex marriage. ... read..

Odisha: Girl assists her father in making idols during Durga Puja to run household

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 18, 2023 1:48:02 AM IST

A 28-year-old girl is assisting her father in making idols during Durga Puja in Bhubaneswar. Her father is very proud of her as she "works like a son" to run the household. ... read..

Election Commission designates Vyasan R as new Chief Electoral Officer for Nagaland

Kohima, (Nagaland) | October 17, 2023 11:48:27 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) in consultation with the State Government of Nagaland, has designated IAS officer Vyasan R as the new Chief Electoral Officer for the state. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu govt revolves around crown prince Udhayanidhi Stalin": Annamalai slams DMK

Erode (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 11:48:18 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, stating that it revolves around "crown prince" Udhayanidhi Stalin. ... read..

CPI MP expresses disappointment over SC verdict on same-sex marriages

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:48:16 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam on Tuesday expressed his disappointment over the Supreme Court judgement concerning same-sex marriages and said the court has pushed the ball in the government's court issue "which is u ... read..

"SC has upheld principle of parliamentary supremacy": Asaduddin Owaisi on SC verdict

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2023 11:48:09 PM IST

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court had upheld the "principle of parliamentary supremacy" after the top court refused to recognise the legality of same-sex marriages. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Additional Chief Secretary direct officials for quick redressal of problems hindering investment projects

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2023 11:48:07 PM IST

For 100 per cent grounding of the MOU signed by the investors with the Uttarakhand government, Additional Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has given instructions to the Housing Department, Revenue Department, Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board, Finance Depar ... read..

Jharkhand CM holds review meeting of Health Department to strengthen healthcare system

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 17, 2023 11:48:03 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday held a review meeting of the Health Department at Project Bhawan to discuss ways to strengthen the healthcare system in the state. ... read..

No marriage right to same-sex couple: Justice Bhat agrees with CJI in SMA, but disagrees on adoption right of queer people

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:48:01 PM IST

Three judges of the five-judge Constitution bench disagreed with the Chief Justice of India on adoption rights for LGBTQIA+ people but agreed that the Special Marriage Act, 1956 (SMA) cannot be interpreted in such a manner so as to enable marriage between ... read..

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