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"Samajwadi Party always been with caste census..": Akhilesh Yadav
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 11:47:57 PM IST
In response to the growing political divisions surrounding the much-debated caste-based census, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav reaffirmed the Samajwadi Party's unwavering commitment to the cause. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi's statement is baseless...," BJP Mizoram's leader Lalremsangi Fanai
Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 17, 2023 11:47:46 PM IST
After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the ruling Mizo National Front and Zoram People's Movement "are the instruments for the RSS and BJP to enter" the northeastern state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lalremsangi Fanai termed the statement "base ... read..


Minorty judgment of SC recognises civil unions, adoption for same-sex couple
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:47:44 PM IST
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul on Tuesday while giving their minority view, recognised the civil unions akin to marriage or conferring status upon the parties to the relationship between same-sex couples and held that ... read..


PM Modi gave respect to Baba Saheb in true sense: CM Yogi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 11:47:41 PM 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. ... read..


"Hitler Raj in Himachal Pradesh": State BJP President Rajeev Bindal
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 11:47:39 PM IST
Himachal BJP State President Dr Rajiv Bindal on Tuesday compared the Congress-led government in the state with that of Hitler, the infamous dictator of Nazi Germany after its attempts to change the trend of natural farming. ... read..


Ex-Navy employee, who faked his death for 20 years, arrested by Delhi Police for three murders
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:47:28 PM IST
Delhi Police has arrested an ex-Navy employee, who faked his death for nearly 20 years, for allegedly killing a relative and "burning" two labourers. ... read..


"It's real face of Congress," CM Chouhan takes pot-shot at infighting between Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 10:49:01 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday took a pot-shot at infighting between Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh. ... read..


"Govt may want to address operational issues...": Advocate Sai Deepak after SC verdict on same-sex marriage
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 10:48:54 PM IST
Commenting on the Supreme Court judgement refusing to recognise same-sex marriage, Advocate J Sai Deepak on Tuesday said that the "central government may want to look at the kind of operational issues it can address" without opting for legislative amendme ... read..


Madhya Pradesh polls: AAP's Chhatarpur candidate booked for violating Modal Code of Conduct
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 10:48:51 PM IST
An FIR has been registered against Aam Aadmi Party's Chhatarpur candidate Bhagirath Patel for holding a meeting without permission and violating the Modal Code of Conduct. ... read..


13 killed in twin blasts at firecracker factories in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 10:48:46 PM IST
As many as 13 people were killed in two different blasts that ripped through firecracker factories in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar on Tuesday, police officials said. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Wild gaur enters Kotagiri town in Nilgiris
Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 9:49:38 PM IST
Wild gaur (commonly known as bison) menace and threat has begun to creep into the town limits of Kotagiri in the Nilgiris district. ... read..


NHRC receives Action Taken Reports in many cases from Manipur government
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 9:49:23 PM IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a reminder notice to the state, seeking responses on eight pending cases registered with the Commission. ... read..


Delhi Air Pollution: Gopal Rai urges Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene joint meeting of NCR states
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 9:49:21 PM IST
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote a letter today to Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav urging him to hold a joint meeting with the environment ministers of NCR states regarding the problem of air pollution during the winter s ... read..


NE Delhi violence: Court seeks explanation from DCP over further investigation without permission
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 9:49:18 PM IST
A Delhi court hearing the North East Delhi riots case has sought an explanation in writing from the DCP (North East) over the 'half-hearted' further investigation of the case without taking permission from the court and filing a supplementary charge sheet ... read..


Aim for Indian Space Station by 2035, first Indian on moon by 2040: PM Modi at 'Gaganyaan' review meeting
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 9:49:16 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the progress of India's Gaganyaan Mission and to outline the future of India's space exploration endeavours and said the country should now aim for new and ambitious goals, inc ... read..


Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi set to ignite high-octane campaign with Vijayabheri bus yatra
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2023 9:49:08 PM IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi are scheduled to visit Telangana as part of their Vijayabheri yatra on Wednesday. ... read..


Himachal: Anti Narcotics Task Force held two with 1.290kg charas from Sirmaur district
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 9:49:03 PM IST
The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Himachal Police has arrested two accused with 1.290kg of charas from the Paonta Sahib area in the Sirmaur district, police said. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Haridwar DM forms teams to assess crop loss to compensate farmers
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2023 9:48:58 PM IST
In order to compensate the farmers who bear the brunt of natural disasters in Uttarakhand, Haridwar DM Dhiraj Singh Garbyal has formed teams to assess the crop loss due to rain and storms. ... read..


"Why Owaisi is supporting KCR, who is unjustly treating Muslims of Telangana," BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri
Nizamabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2023 9:48:55 PM IST
Questioning the support extended by All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi to Telangana chief minister KCR, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arvind Dharmapuri raised concerns about the treatment given by KCR to Muslims in the ... read..


Himachal Pradesh: Chief Minister Sukhu launches 'Him Samachar' App of IPR department
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 9:48:53 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday launched the 'Him Samachar' App, a pioneering initiative of the Himachal Pradesh Information and Public Relations Department. ... read..


Amit Shah to interact with tribal youth under Tribal Youth Exchange Program tomorrow
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:49:45 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will interact with tribal youth under the Tribal Youth Exchange Program on Wednesday. ... read..


Congress CEC meeting tomorrow, to finalise candidates in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:49:42 PM IST
The Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting is scheduled to convene on Wednesday to deliberate on the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections and remaining candidates for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh assembly pol ... read..


Centre earns over Rs 117-cr revenue in 1st two weeks of ongoing Swachhata Special Campaign 3.0 by disposing scrap
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:49:40 PM IST
The government has earned an impressive revenue of more than Rs 117 crore in the first two weeks of the ongoing Swachhata Special Campaign 3.0, just by disposing of scrap, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. ... read..


MP: Police bust online betting in Indore; recover Rs 23 lakh cash, 1.25 kg gold
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 8:49:37 PM IST
A 40-year-old man was arrested in connection with cricket betting in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, police also recovered Rs 23 lakh cash and 1.25 kg gold from him, an official said. ... read..


Delhi LG gives nod for registration of case under anti-corruption law against two PWD engineers
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:49:35 PM IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given his nod for the registration of a case under the anti-corruption law against an assistant engineer and junior engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) in an alleged scam relating to a road constructi ... read..


Uttarakhand CM signs MoUs worth Rs 5450 crore with industry groups in Dubai
Dubai | October 17, 2023 8:49:27 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives of various industry groups in the road show organized in Dubai for the Uttarakhand Global Investor Summit 2023, said an official statement from Chief Minister's ... read..


Congress Screening Committee meeting for Rajasthan underway in Delhi
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:49:20 PM IST
The Congress Screening Committee meeting for Rajasthan is underway in the national capital. ... read..


Court to pronounce verdict in journalist Soumya Vishwanathan murder case on Wednesday
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:49:14 PM IST
The Delhi Court is set to pronounce judgement in a 15-year-old murder case of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan on Wednesday. ... read..


Zomato CEO clarifies on Indore's viral delivery girl video, says "someone just free-riding on brand"
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 7:52:23 PM IST
After a video showing a woman biker in a Zomato uniform carrying a food delivery bag in Indore went viral, the online food delivery platform's CEO Deepinder Goyal on Tuesday clarified that the company has nothing to do with the incident adding that it cou ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces cash prizes to Asian Games medalists from Armed Forces
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 7:52:18 PM IST
Gold medal winners at the Asian Games from the Indian Armed Forces will receive Rs 25 lakh each, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Tuesday. ... read..


"Medals, performance will inspire country's youth": Rajnath Singh on 19th Asian Games
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 7:52:16 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday felicitated medal winners, participants and support staff from the Armed Forces, who took part in the recently concluded 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou, China. ... read..


CISF takes over security of Jabalpur airport, 67th airport till date
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 7:51:58 PM IST
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday took over the responsibility of securing Jabalpur airport, with the total sanctioned strength of 115 personnel aiming to bolster security and ensure the safety of both passengers and airport staff. ... read..


"Govt of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka collapsed but...," Rajasthan CM Gehlot
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 17, 2023 7:51:47 PM IST
Emphasizing that while the governments of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka collapsed, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were unable to destabilize the government in Ra ... read..


J-K: Portion of Ranbireshwar Temple collapses in Jammu
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 17, 2023 7:51:37 PM IST
A portion of Jammu's ancient Ranbireshwar Temple collapsed here on Tuesday morning after being struck by lightning, a temple official said. ... read..


J-K: Srinagar Smart City project embarks on transformative initiatives to rejuvenate rich cultural heritage
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 17, 2023 7:51:29 PM IST
In an endeavour to preserve and rejuvenate the rich cultural heritage of Srinagar's Downtown area, the Srinagar Smart City project has embarked on a series of transformative initiatives. ... read..


Assam: Woman killed after attacked by wild elephant in Goalpara
Goalpara (Assam) | October 17, 2023 6:48:48 PM IST
A woman was killed in Assam's Goalpara district after being attacked by a wild elephant on Tuesday, according to a forest official. ... read..


Solicitor General Tushar Mehta welcomes SC verdict on same-sex marriage
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 6:48:46 PM IST
Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta has welcomed Tuesday's Supreme Court's judgement refusing to recognise the legality of same-sex marriages. ... read..


Assam: STF seizes 60,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 15 crore; 3 arrested
Guwahati (Assam), | October 17, 2023 6:48:35 PM IST
The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police on Tuesday recovered and seized 60,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 15 crore in Guwahati and apprehended three drug peddlers including a man from Manipur. ... read..


Awards for policemen, firemen, home guards, other services merged
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 6:48:24 PM IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has merged the Central awards conferred separately to the police, fire service, home guard and correctional service-- a move to streamline the honours for Central and State police personnel as well as departments and org ... read..


"This government can't digest popularity...": DSSP VP Jatinder Singh on ED raid at Choudhary Lal Singh
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 17, 2023 6:48:12 PM IST
Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party vice president Jatinder Singh on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led Union government for the Enforcement Directorate's raid at the premises of his party's chairman Choudhary Lal Singh. ... read..


"BRS used police against me...," Congress Telangana chief Revanth Reddy after detention
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2023 6:48:03 PM IST
Congress' Telangana Chief Revanth Reddy was detained by Telangana Police on Tuesday at Gun Park in Hyderabad during the party's protest against Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and alleged that the Chief Minister has been using money and liquor in an ef ... read..


Jharkhand CM Soren condoles death of six students due to drowning in Hazaribagh dam
Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) | October 17, 2023 6:48:01 PM IST
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of six children in Hazaribagh's Lotwa dam. ... read..


Raghav Chadha bungalow row: Delhi HC sets aside Patiala House court order to evict AAP MP
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 6:47:55 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside an order by the Patiala House court that paved the way for the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to evict Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha from his official residence in the national capital. ... read..


Gaganyaan: Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission scheduled at 8 am Saturday
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 5:49:16 PM IST
ISRO is all set for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission, a key part of its ambitious human space mission Gaganyaan, at 8 am this Saturday from the spaceport at Sriharikota, the space agency said in its latest update on Tuesday. On Monday, it had said th ... read..


K'taka govt constitutes Strategic Investment Committee to attract investments to state
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 5:49:09 PM IST
In a first, the Karnataka government has constituted a Strategic Investments Committee (SIC) as a guide to attract investments to the state. ... read..


Nine killed after twin explosions at firecracker units in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 5:49:07 PM IST
As many as nine people were killed in two different blasts that ripped through firecracker factories in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar on Tuesday, police officials said. ... read..


Same-sex union: Petitioners, activists unhappy with verdict but say there are positive takeaways
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 5:48:53 PM IST
Even though the Supreme Court has refused to give marriage equality rights to the LGBTQIA+ community noting that conferring legal status to civil union can only be through a law enacted by Parliament, petitioners and rights activists, though disappointed, ... read..


Rajasthan Assembly polls: Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, Bhawani Singh Kalvi join BJP
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 5:48:42 PM IST
Ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar and Bhawani Singh Kalvi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital on Monday. ... read..


"Arrogance of power-drunk Punjab CM going out of control": LoP Bajwa on arrest of former Congress MLA
Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 17, 2023 4:50:44 PM IST
Terming the arrest of former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira as vendetta politics' by the Aam Admi Party-led Punjab government, the Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday said that the arrogance of the power-drunk Chief M ... read..


"Rights of queer citizens must be protected...": Advocate Karuna Nundy after SC verdict on same-sex marriages
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 4:50:38 PM IST
After the Supreme Court refused to give marriage equality rights to the LGBTQIA+ community in India, Advocate Karuna Nundy said that although there were four separate judgements but anything that was unanimous, was that the rights of queer citizens must b ... read..


Fake currency racket busted in Rajasthan, 1 held
Hanumangarh (Rajasthan) | October 17, 2023 4:50:36 PM IST
Rajasthan Police apprehended one person and seized a consignment of fake currency notes with a face value of over Rs 29 lakh from Hanumangarh in the State, police said on Tuesday. ... read..


Indian Army to acquire eight landing attack craft for operations in creek areas
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 4:50:35 PM IST
The Indian Army has initiated the process to acquire eight landing attack craft for carrying out search and rescue operations in the creek areas and river basins in different parts of the country, said the army officials. ... read..


"Even if I have to go to jail 10 times...": Arrested former Cong MLA Kulbir Singh Zira threatens to expose "illicit mining and drug trade"
Firozpur (Punjab) | October 17, 2023 4:50:31 PM IST
The Congress's former MLA Kulbir Singh Zira, who was arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly obstructing officials from performing their official duties, said he would expose the "illicit mining and drug trade with evidence" once he is out of jail. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Despite continuous snowfall, record number of pilgrims perform Char-Dham Yatra
Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2023 4:50:28 PM IST
Despite continuous snowfall and harsh cold weather, a record number of pilgrims are arriving for the Char-Dham Yatra this year. ... read..


UP govt trains 771 personnel of private security agencies under Safe City Project
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 4:50:22 PM IST
With the aim to ensure the safety, respect, and self-reliance of women in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government has taken significant steps within the fourth phase of Mission Shakti. ... read..


"CM Shinde is a guest for only a few days": Saamana
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 4:50:18 PM IST
Saamana, the editorial of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said "CM Shinde is a guest for only a few days." ... read..


"It's not manifesto of Congress, but letter of lies": Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 4:50:16 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday took a jibe at the Congress party over their election manifesto saying that it was not a manifesto of the Congress, but the letter of lies. ... read..


Punjab Police bust terrorist module; two arrested
Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 17, 2023 4:50:12 PM IST
Punjab police averted targeted attacks in the state bordering Pakistan by busting a terrorist module with the arrest of two operatives and seized one pistol and 10 live cartridges from their possession, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..


Andhra High Court adjourns TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's bail plea to October 19
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 3:49:39 PM IST
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday adjourned Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu's bail plea to October 19 in skill development case. ... read..


Gaganyaan mission's readiness reviewed by PM Modi
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 3:49:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired a high-level meeting to assess the progress of India's Gaganyaan mission and to outline the future of India's space exploration programs. ... read..


"It is an ATM Sarkar...": BJP leader Ashwath Narayan slams Karnataka government
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 3:49:13 PM IST
After Income Tax authorities seized Rs 42 crore from a contractor's house in Bengaluru city, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashwath Narayan on Tuesday took a dig at the Congress party and said "It is an ATM Sarkar and is completely exposed." ... read..


Manipur transnational conspiracy case: Spl court seeks NIA response on bail plea of Moirangthem Anand Singh
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 3:49:08 PM IST
A Special Court on Tuesday sought a response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a bail plea moved by Moirangthem Anand Singh, arrested in relation to the Manipur Transnational Conspiracy case. ... read..


New book 'Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann Ki Baat @100' tells story of India's unique journey under PM Modi's leadership: Amit Shah
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 3:48:51 PM IST
As BlueKraft Digital Foundation launched a book titled 'Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann Ki Baat @100' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the new book sheds new light on ... read..


"Congress in many ways a family-run party...": Shashi Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 17, 2023 3:48:46 PM IST
Reacting to a question at an event in Thiruvananthapuram on not being a Prime Ministerial candidate from party, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday said that Rahul Gandhi could become Prime Minister since Congress is in many ways is a 'family-run' pa ... read..


SC refuses to recognise same-sex marriage or civil unions, says it's for Parliament to decide
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 3:48:43 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to recognise the right of same-sex couples to enter into marriages or have civil unions and left it to the Parliament to decide the issue. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi takes on BJP for allegations on dynasty politics
Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 17, 2023 3:48:39 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over dynasty politics and said "What is exactly the son of Amit Shah doing?" ... read..


Old Pension Scheme, caste census, OBC quota, Rs 25 lakh health insurance among Congress 'guarantees' in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 3:48:36 PM IST
Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for Madhya Pradesh assembly polls next month and made a slew of promises including Old Pension Scheme, caste census, Nari Samman Nidhi of Rs 1500 per month to women, Rs 25 lakh health insurance and 27 per cent ... read..


Mizo National Front, ZPM "are instruments" for BJP to enter Mizoram: Rahul Gandhi
General News | October 17, 2023 2:49:44 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed confidence about the party's victory in the Mizoram assembly polls and alleged that the ruling Mizo National Front(MNF) and Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) "are the instruments for the RSS and BJP to enter" ... read..


Mumbai's air quality recorded in 'moderate' category
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 2:49:41 PM IST
The air quality in Mumbai on Tuesday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category with an air quality index of 115. ... read..


"SC shouldn't give recognition...not consistent with Indian values": Top cleric on same-sex marriage
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 2:49:31 PM IST
As the five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice DY Chandrachud, held a crucial hearing on a batch of pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, Muslim cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi said urged the ... read..


Government identifies 11 eco-tourism sites to attract tourists: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 2:49:23 PM IST
Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Eco Tourism Society here on Monday evening and said that the State Government would promote eco-tourism on a large scale and infrastructure was being develope ... read..


Same -sex union: SCBA welcomes decision, says legisation is Parliament's domain
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 2:49:21 PM IST
The Supreme Court Bar Association has welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on the same-sex marriage matter where the apex court has accepted the version of the central government and the right to legislation lies in the domain of Parliament. ... read..


Disappointed but will keep fighting, say activists after SC verdict on same-sex marriages
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 2:49:18 PM IST
Activist Anjali Gopalan, who was among the bunch petitioners in the same-sex marriage case on Tuesday said that the the Supreme Court verdict refusing to recognise the legality of same sex marriages in the country was disappointing. ... read..


Punjab: Supporters of former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira stage protest after his arrest
Firozpur (Punjab) | October 17, 2023 2:49:07 PM IST
Hours after former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira was arrested by police, his supporters staged a protest and sat on strike outside the Central Jail in Firozpur on Tuesday against Zira's arrest. ... read..


"It's BJP corruption...": DK Shivakumar on Income Tax department raids in Karnataka
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 2:48:53 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday refuted the allegations made by the BJP that the money recovered in the raids conducted by the Income Tax department belongs to the Congress government. ... read..


LS Speaker Om Birla refers 'cash for queries' complaint against TMC MP Mahua Moitra to ethics panel
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 2:48:43 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has referred the complaint lodged by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the TMC's Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra, to the Ethics Committee in the alleged cash for query scandal, sources said on Tuesday. ... read..


Calcutta HC issues guidelines for media coverage on West Bengal recruitment scam
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 17, 2023 2:48:35 PM IST
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued guidelines for media coverage on Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee and other similarly placed suspects in the recruitment scam. ... read..


"Kharge attempting damage control before poll results," BJP's Pratul Shah Deo
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 17, 2023 1:47:48 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party has said that Congess President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent assertion that if the Congress retains its government in Rajasthan, it will also seize power at the Centre in 2024 is an attempt to do damage control before the results of ... read..


"Day not far when India will be among top three economies": PM Modi at Global Maritime India Summit
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 1:47:33 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the day is not far when India will be among the top three global economies, adding that everyone was looking at India in the hope that it will lead the efforts for a new world order. ... read..


SC refuses to give marriage equality right to LGBTQIA+ community
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 1:47:18 PM IST
A five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench has in majority verdict ruled that for LGBTQIA+ couples there is no unqualified right to marriage and that conferring legal status to civil union can only be through enacted law. ... read..


J-K: Protests held after ED raids former minister's residence
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 17, 2023 1:47:13 PM IST
Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party leaders and workers staged a protest outside former Member of Parliament and Member of Legislative Assembly, Chaudhary Lal Singh's house in Kathua after Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in connection with a Preven ... read..


ED raids 8 locations in J-K money laundering case against RB Educational Trust
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:49:17 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches on eight premises situated at different locations in Jammu and Kashmir in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against RB Educational Trust. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi rides pillion on scooter to meet former Mizoram CM
Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 17, 2023 12:49:12 PM IST
Embarking upon the day two of his visit to Mizoram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the former Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla. ... read..


"What was the point in trying to stop this march?": BJP leader blasts DMK govt after HC clears RSS march in Tamil Nadu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 12:48:52 PM IST
BJP leader and the party's Tamil Nadu vice president, Narayanan Thirupathy, on Tuesday hit out at the DMK government over its alleged bid to stall an RSS march in the state. ... read..


Varanasi: IT raids multiple properties of bullion trader Narayan Das
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 11:49:56 AM IST
Sleuths of the Income Tax department were carrying out raids at multiple properties of bullion trader Narayan Das in Varanasi. ... read..


LGBTQ activists hope for positive verdict from SC in same sex marriage case
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:49:53 AM IST
As the Supreme Court bench is expected to deliver its judgement on Tuesday regarding the marriage equality rights for the LGBTQIA+ community, Indian Activist Anjali Gopalan said that they hope for a positive verdict, it can be a civil right or marriage eq ... read..


Morning Aarti performed at temples across country on third day of Navratri
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:49:48 AM IST
Morning 'aarti' was performed at temples across the country on the third day of Navratri. ... read..


Naxal killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | October 17, 2023 11:49:45 AM IST
A Naxalite was killed on Tuesday morning following an encounter with security forces in Bijapur's Bandepara, an official statement said. ... read..


BlueKraft Digital Foundation launches book on PM Modi's radio show 'Mann ki Baat'
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:49:50 AM IST
BlueKraft Digital Foundation has launched a book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat. The book has been titled 'Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann Ki Baat @ 100'. ... read..


UP: 5 killed in Meerut soap godown explosion; CM Yogi extends condolences
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 11:49:22 AM IST
Four people were killed on Tuesday in an explosion at a soap factory godown in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, an official said. ... read..


As India awaits verdict on same-sex marriage, Akal Takht blacklists priests for solemnising one in Bathinda
Amritsar (Punjab) | October 17, 2023 11:49:17 AM IST
The Akal Takht "blacklisted" for five years the Sikh priests and ragis (gurbani exponents) for solemnising a same-sex marriage a month ago. ... read..


Five people injured in explosion at house in UP's Meerut
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 10:51:12 AM IST
An explosion occurred at a house in Meerut on Tuesday morning which resulted in injuries to five people, said an official. ... read..


One injured in Delhi's Red Fort ground during Ramlila
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 10:50:57 AM IST
One person sustained injuries after electrical equipment used for decoration broke fell near the stage during a Ramlila program held at Red Fort ground on Monday night in the national capital, officials said. ... read..


Israeli supporters take out march in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 17, 2023 10:50:49 AM IST
A group of people staged a public march in Ahmedabad in support of Israel in its ongoing war with Palestine-based militant group Hamas. ... read..


"Farmers across Telangana are with CM": BRS MLC K Kavitha
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2023 10:50:46 AM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Tuesday said the farmers in Telangana will vote in favour of Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in the upcoming Assembly elections, adding that the state-sponsored 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme has made a difference t ... read..


MP: Congress leader from Ujjain, Vivek Yadav joins Aam Aadmi Party
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 10:50:36 AM IST
Vivek Yadav, a Congress leader from Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district, has left the party and joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the party did not give him a ticket to contest in the forthcoming assembly polls scheduled to be held next month. ... read..


Rs 10 lakh cr investment, over 300 MoUs expected to be signed during Global Maritime India Summit: Sonowal
By Amit Kumar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 9:48:53 AM IST
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that the 3rd Global Maritime India Summit is going to begin in Mumbai today under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expected investment of Rs 10 lakh crore ... read..


Punjab: Former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira arrested
Firozpur (Punjab) | October 17, 2023 9:48:50 AM IST
Former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira was arrested by police on Tuesday morning from his residence in Zira in Firozpur district for for allegedly obstructing officials from performing their official duties ... read..


Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh receives first snowfall of season, temperature dips
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2023 9:48:45 AM IST
The iconic heights of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand were covered in white on Tuesday after the district received the season's first snowfall. ... read..


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