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J-K: NH-44 blocked in Ramban due to incessant rains, schools closed

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 17, 2023 9:48:43 AM IST

The National Highway-44 in Ramban district was blocked due to incessant rains, an official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Three-day 'Divya Samagam' begins in Puri, over 5,000 people from 15 countries take part

Puri (Odisha) | October 17, 2023 9:48:40 AM IST

Over 5,000 people from 15 countries participated in the 'Divya Samagam', a spiritual event that began on Monday in Puri. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Mastermind of 1998 Coimbatore Blast shifted to hospital

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 8:48:04 AM IST

Basha, the mastermind behind the 1998 Coimbatore blast case, was admitted to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital on Monday after breathing issues and high blood sugar levels. ... read..

"India's culture, heritage are its biggest strength": Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:48:00 AM IST

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that India's culture, history and heritage are its biggest strength. ... read..

38-year-old man arrested in Delhi for kidnapping toddler

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 8:47:59 AM IST

Delhi Police arrested a person for kidnapping a two-year-old girl, within seven hours after receiving the information. ... read..

Gujarat: People dance to 'Garba' tunes in Surat on second day of Navratri

Surat (Gujarat) | October 17, 2023 7:46:18 AM IST

On the second day of Navratri, people in Gujarat's Surat danced to 'Garba' (the traditional dance form of Gujarat) tunes with fervour. ... read..

'Hope judgement is in our favour': Kolkata gay couple ahead of SC's ruling on marriage equality rights for LGBTQIA+ community

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 6:49:01 AM IST

As the Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on various petitions pertaining to marriage equality rights for the LGBTQIA+ community on Tuesday, a gay couple from West Bengal's Kolkata expressed their hope for a verdict in favour of their community. ... read..

10 grams of gold to eligible brides likely in Congress' manifesto for Telangana polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2023 6:48:59 AM IST

As the poll bugle sounds in Telangana, the Congress is considering including a promise in its manifesto for the upcoming Telangana polls. This promise, under the proposed 'Mahalakshmi' guarantee, may offer eligible women 10 grams of gold at the time of th ... read..

Guwahati: Unique TV, retro music themed puja pandal at Chatribari

Guwahati (Assam) | October 17, 2023 5:47:50 AM IST

As the Durga Puja festival approaches, Guwahati is abuzz with excitement. ... read..

Twin toddlers killed, parents injured as tanker hits motorcycle in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 5:47:47 AM IST

Two twin toddlers died, and both of their parents were injured after the two-wheeler they were riding on was hit by a petrol tanker in the Vishrantwadi area of Maharashtra's Pune on Monday, police said. ... read..

Goods train coach derails near Dumraon railway station in Bihar's Buxar

Buxar (Bihar) | October 17, 2023 4:46:54 AM IST

A coach of a goods train derailed near Dumaron station in Bihar's Buxar district on Monday night, officials said. ... read..

Fatal collision in Pune: Four dead, two injured as truck catches fire

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 3:49:32 AM IST

Four people, including two minors, were killed after a truck caught fire following a collision in Maharashtra's Pune on Monday night, the police said. ... read..

Fire breaks out at manufacturing plant in Haryana's Palwal, no casualties reported

Palwal (Haryana) | October 17, 2023 3:49:30 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a paint manufacturing plant on the Sohna Route near the Dhatir village in Haryana's Palwal on Monday evening, officials said. ... read..

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, mercury drops

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 2:48:09 AM IST

Several parts of the national capital received light rainfall late on Monday night, leading to a 6-degree drop in temperature. ... read..

Minor quake shakes Maharashtra's Satara, magnitude 3.3 tremor recorded

Satara (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 1:48:14 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 on the Richter scale hit Maharashtra's Satara district late on Monday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said in a statement. ... read..

CM Manik Saha inaugurates state's first e-office in South Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | October 17, 2023 1:48:12 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday inaugurated the first district-level paperless e-office system in South Tripura district. ... read..

Making AAP accused in Delhi excise policy case is 'not political vendetta': BJP

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 1:48:10 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said that making the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) an accused in the Delhi excise policy case is not a "political vendetta." ... read..

Navratri puja at Sharda Temple in Kashmir signifies return of peace in Valley: Amit Shah

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:18:17 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that it is a matter of profound spiritual significance that for the first time since 1947, the Navratri pujas have been held in the historic Sharda Temple in Kashmir this year. ... read..

Himachal CM confers degrees, medals to students on 7th convocation of Shoolini University

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 12:18:15 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the 7th convocation of Shoolini University in Solan district on Monday conferred the PhD degrees to 63 students and honoured 77 students with gold medals. ... read..

Two Bangladeshis sentenced to 5 years in jail by NIA special court in Pune Ansarullah Bangla Team case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 12:18:09 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court has sentenced two persons to 5 years imprisonment in the Pune Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) case for harbouring ABT terrorists. ... read..

UP govt directs officials, discoms to provide uninterrupted power supply on Dussehra, Diwali

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 12:18:02 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government is making arrangements to provide uninterrupted power supply to people across the state during the upcoming festivals of Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali. ... read..

40 per cent below poverty line under double-engine government: Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 17, 2023 12:17:49 AM IST

Ahead of the high pitched state election, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel pointed out to Union Home Minister Amit Shah that under the "double-engine government" in the state, 40 per cent of people were below poverty line as compared to the Cong ... read..

UP CM Yogi pays tribute to president of International Buddhist Research Institute, Bhadant Shanti Mitra

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 12:17:47 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Shanti Upvan, the Buddhist Vihar located on VIP Road in Alambagh, late on Monday evening, where he met the mourners and their family members who were paying homage to the mortal remains of Bhadant Shant ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is brand ambassador for BJP...," BJP Mizoram's unit president Vanlalhmuaka

Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 17, 2023 12:17:41 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mizoram's unit president, Vanlalhmuaka, asserted on Monday that Rahul Gandhi acts as a de facto brand ambassador for the BJP and is considered their most effective campaigner in India. ... read..

UP to receive uninterrupted power supply on Dussehra and Diwali: Govt

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 12:17:40 AM IST

As per the intention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is making arrangements to provide uninterrupted power supply to people across the state during the upcoming festivals of Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali. ... read..

Govt committed to provide 5 hours of uninterrupted power supply to farmers: Karnataka Energy Minister

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 12:17:38 AM IST

Recognizing the crucial role of electricity in agriculture, Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George affirmed that the government is committed to providing 5 hours of uninterrupted power supply to farmers. ... read..

Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks 'lies', has emerged as a synonym: Congress leader Jitu Patwari

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 12:17:34 AM IST

Congress leader Jitu Patwari on Monday took a jibe at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying that lies and Shivraj Singh Chouhan "have become synonyms of each other". ... read..

SC averse to directing doctors to stop unborn's heartbeat, turns down plea for medical termination of pregnancy

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:17:32 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it is averse to issuing a direction to doctors to stop the unborn's heartbeat while allowing the Centre's application to recall its earlier order to allow termination of pregnancy. ... read..

Police gun down assailants who shot dead police personnel in Bihar's Vaishali

Vaishali (Bihar) | October 17, 2023 12:17:30 AM IST

Two accused were killed by the police after they shot dead police personnel in Bihar's Vaishali district on Monday, an official said. ... read..

Govt implemented schemes to provide justice to underprivileged: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Mysuru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 12:17:28 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the government's five guarantee schemes and others are reaching people belonging to all castes and religions and that these schemes have been implemented to provide justice to the underprivileged. ... read..

"Who is this Dada?" asks Nana Patole about retired IPS officer Borwankar's accusation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 12:17:22 AM IST

In a reaction to retired IPS officer Meera Borwankar's accusation on one 'dada', Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Nana Patole said that a proper investigation should take place and the matter will be raised in the Assembly. ... read..

BSP MP Danish Ali, other opposition leaders express solidarity with people of Palestine

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 11:18:33 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali who came to meet Palestine ambassador Adnan Abu al Haija in the national capital on Monday said that the group of opposition MPs and other politicians want to express their solidarity with the people of Palestine. ... read..

Joint military exercise SAMPRITI-XI between India, Bangladesh concludes

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 11:18:27 PM IST

The 11th edition of bilateral Military Exercise SAMPRITI-XI between India and Bangladesh came to a close on Monday. ... read..

Centre notifies appointment of Justice Siddharth Mridul, Judge of Delhi HC as Chief Justice of Manipur HC

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 11:18:25 PM IST

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday notified the appointment of Justice Siddharth Mridul, Judge of the Delhi High Court as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court. ... read..

Mizoram polls: Congress fields Meriam Hrangchal from Lunglei South, Lalsanglura Ralte to contest against CM Zoramthanga

Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 16, 2023 11:18:23 PM IST

The Congress party on Monday decided to field Meriam L Hrangchal from the Lunglei South constituency for the November 7 Assembly elections in the northeastern state. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM arrives in Dubai for Global Investors Summit Roadshow

Dubai | October 16, 2023 11:18:21 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Dubai on Monday for the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit -2023 Roadshow. ... read..

'No Dues Certificate' makes beneficiaries once again credit-worthy under formal banking system: Assam CM Sarma

Dibrugarh (Assam) | October 16, 2023 11:18:19 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday attended the ceremonial distribution of relief under "Category-III" of the Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme (AMFIRS) 2021 for beneficiaries of Dibrugarh district at an event held at Mancotta ... read..

FSSAI launches Eat Right Creativity Challenge for Millets on World Food Day 2023

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 11:18:07 PM IST

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched the Eat Right Creativity Challenge for Millets (Shree Anna) on Monday on the occasion of World Food Day 2023. ... read..

Not running away from debate: Sunil Jakhar on SYL canal debate

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 16, 2023 11:18:05 PM IST

Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Sunil Jakhar clarified on Monday that he is not running away from the open debate on the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal issue but proposed that there should be judge in the debate. ... read..

VHP delegation meets Jharkhand Governor for abolition of Hindu Religious Trust Act

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 16, 2023 11:17:59 PM IST

A delegation of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) led by Jharkhand state unit vice president Chandrakant Raipat met Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhawan in Ranchi to demand the abolition of the Hindu Religious Trust Act. ... read..

Why was Women's Reservation Bill not passed during Congress' rule: Anurag Thakur

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 11:17:57 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday took a jibe at the Congress party over their claim that the Women's Reservation Bill was finally passed due to Congress's efforts, questioning why didn't the party that ruled the country for more than 60 years get it ... read..

Delhi govt dismisses Child Welfare Committee chairperson

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 11:17:55 PM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the proposal to fire the head of the child welfare committee on Monday. ... read..

"BJP pays lip service but Congress strives to improve lives of underprivileged": Mallikarjun Kharge in Baran

Baran (Rajasthan) | October 16, 2023 11:17:53 PM IST

Launching an awareness campaign for the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) in Baran district, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Bharatiya Janata Party merely pays lip service for the welfare of the impoverished, while the Congress ac ... read..

World Endodontic Day celebrated to stress need to save natural teeth from extractions

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 11:17:51 PM IST

For the first time, dentists are celebrating October 16 as World Endodontic Day to spread awareness among people about the need to preserve their natural teeth from root canal infection and extractions. ... read..

Our Sankalp of ending culture of exploitative micro finance lending is close to fruition: Assam CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | October 16, 2023 11:17:49 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the government's 'Sankalp' of ending the culture of exploitative microfinance lending is close to fruition. ... read..

J-K: Jammu zone IGP reviews security situation in Kathua district

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 16, 2023 10:18:47 PM IST

Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police, Anand Jain, on Monday reviewed the crime position and overall functioning of Kathua District with all supervisory officers and other police officers. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Villagers submit petition to district collector opposing granite quarry auction near Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | October 16, 2023 10:18:42 PM IST

Farmers of Sekkipatti and Thiruchunai villages have filed a petition with the District Collector objecting to the public auction of granite quarries. ... read..

Raghav Chadha Bungalow Row: Delhi HC to pass order tomorrow on plea challenging trial court order

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:39 PM IST

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass its order on Tuesday (tomorrow) on the Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha's plea challenging the trial court order that enabled the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to evict him from the government accommodation. ... read..

Pravallika suicide: BJP Mahila Morcha delegation meets Telangana Governor, submits memorandum

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2023 10:18:36 PM IST

A delegation of Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha on Monday met state Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and submitted a memorandum to her over the death of student Pravallika. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate 17 km India's first Regional Rapid Transit System Delhi-Meerut section on Oct 20

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) on October 20. ... read..

No child sexual abuse material on platform: YouTube

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:30 PM IST

YouTube said on Monday that it did not detect any child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) on its platform nor evidence of such from the regulators. ... read..

Same-sex: SC to deliver judgement on plea seeking marriage equality rights for LGBTQIA+ community tomorrow

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on various petitions pertaining to marriage equality rights for the LGBTQIA+ community on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi vehicle aggregator schemes are in final stage: Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:06 PM IST

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced that the two-vehicle aggregator schemes launched in May 2023 for public feedback are in the final stage and will soon be sent for approval by the concerned authority. ... read..

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a call for women to lead our nation: PM Modi

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underlined the significance of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and said that the recently passed bill is a symbol of empowerment and a call for women to lead our nation towards a brighter future. ... read..

SC refuses to entertain plea against Bihar govt decision to include transgender as category in caste list

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:10 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition against the Bihar government's decision to include 'hijra', 'kinnar', 'kothi', and 'transgender' as a category in the caste list. ... read..

"Congress has deceived public": Rajnath Singh in Telangana

Maheshwaram (Telangana) | October 16, 2023 10:17:51 PM IST

Alleging that Congress has deceived the public, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Congress created Telangana under pressure and left many issues unsolved. ... read..

"Will decide with whom will form alliance except the BJP,": JDS state president Ibrahim contradicts Deve Gowda

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 16, 2023 10:17:48 PM IST

Contrary to the Janata Dal (S) supremo H D Deve Gowda's decision to form an alliance with the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, C M Ibrahim, the President of the JD(S) unit in Karnataka, hinted at a possible split, asserted that his faction repre ... read..

NIA arrests accused in Manipur bomb blast case

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:17:27 PM IST

In an intelligence-based joint operation with Assam Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested Md Noor Hussain from Assam in a case related to a bomb blast in Manipur, officials said. ... read..

Will be strict with stubble-burners: Haryana CM Khattar

Kaithal (Haryana) | October 16, 2023 9:17:22 PM IST

In line with the commitment to combat stubble burning, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday that there is no reason to burn stubble, but if people still don't understand, we will be strict with them. ... read..

GDP growth estimated at 6.3 per cent for 2023-24: FICCI Economic Outlook Survey

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:17:16 PM IST

The Indian economy is projected to grow by 6.3 per cent in FY24 with a minimum and maximum growth estimate of 6.0 per cent and 6.6 per cent respectively, according to the latest Economic Outlook Survey released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Comm ... read..

"NaMo App will go long way in furthering our democratic spirit": PM Modi

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:17:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the NaMo App will go a long way in furthering democratic spirit. ... read..

Assam anti-corruption body arrests three persons, including two govt officials for taking bribe

Guwahati (Assam) | October 16, 2023 9:17:09 PM IST

Sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in Assam caught red-handed and arrested three persons including two government officials and a middleman in two separate operations while they were accepting bribes. ... read..

Chholia, Jhauda folk dancers of Uttarakhand get place in World Book of Records

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 16, 2023 9:17:06 PM IST

The performance of Chholia and Jhauda folk dancers of Uttarakhand along with Dhol Damaun folk instruments on the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Devbhoomi Uttarakhand on October 12, has got a place in the World Book of Records. ... read..

CBI files chargesheet against six accused in Manipur viral video case

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:17:03 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed a chargesheet against six accused and a report against one Child in Conflict with the Law (CCL) before the Special Judge, CBI Court at Guwahati in Manipur viral video case. ... read..

Mumbai Crime Branch seizes drugs worth Rs 16 crore, busts syndicate, arrests two persons

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 9:16:58 PM IST

The Mumbai crime branch on Monday busted a drug syndicate with the arrest of two people, police said. ... read..

STF Assam arrests 12 drug peddlers with contraband drugs in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | October 16, 2023 9:16:56 PM IST

As many as 12 drug peddlers including 4 women were arrested along with contraband drugs in Guwahati by Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police on Monday evening. ... read..

"Checking pulse rate without sexual intent is not an offence": Brij Bhushan to court

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:16:53 PM IST

The counsel for Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday argued that there is no basis for allegations levelled against the accused. ... read..

Punjab health agency launches special Diwali bumper draw to boost participation in Ayushman card generation

Chandigarh, (Punjab) | October 16, 2023 9:16:51 PM IST

In order to enrol maximum number of people of Punjab under health insurance as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab State Health Agency on the directions of Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh has launched a special ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Government hospital doctor, broker arrested over sale of newborns

Tiruchengode (Tamil Nadu) | October 16, 2023 9:16:48 PM IST

A government hospital doctor named Anuradha and another person named Logambal in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchengode were arrested for acting as brokers in an infant sale case. ... read..

Shekhawat vs Gehlot case: Telling truth is not defamation, Rajasthan CM to court

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:16:46 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's counsel on Monday argued that an FIR was registered by the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM takes cognizance of sexual exploitation of visually impaired girl, orders action

Uttarakhand | October 16, 2023 8:20:23 PM IST

Taking cognizance of the case of sexual exploitation of a visually impaired girl in Goulapar, Haldwani, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given instructions for an intensive inspection of residential educational institutions running in the state. ... read..

SC issues notice to DK Shivakumar on CBI's plea in disproportionate assets case

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 8:20:20 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on CBI appeal against the Karnataka High Court interim order staying proceedings in a disproportionate assets case against a Congress leader. ... read..

SC issues notice to UP govt on Pawan Khera's plea challenging Allahabad HC order

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 8:20:10 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea by Congress leader Pawan Khera against an Allahabad High Court order refusing to quash criminal proceedings against him for allegedly making objectionable comments against ... read..

"IT minister must release location, login details of all MPs," Mahua Moitra reacts to BJP MP letter

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 8:19:58 PM IST

Reacting to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey's letter to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, TMC MP Mahua Moitra asked the IT Minister to release location and login details of all MPs as the parliamentary work is handled by large teams cons ... read..

Opposition MPs, other politicians meet Palestine ambassador to express solidarity amid Israel-Hamas conflict

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 8:19:56 PM IST

Opposition MPs and other politicians met the Palestine ambassador Adnan Abu al Haija in the national capital on Monday to express solidarity amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. ... read..

Telangana: BC leaders file complaint with human rights body over alleged violence by police at suicide victim's house

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2023 8:19:45 PM IST

A delegation led by BC Rajyadhikara Samiti President Dasu Suresh met the Telangana Human Rights Commission in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Monday and handed over a report for alleged violence and abusive language by the police at Pravallika's house, who had di ... read..

"If hostile nation can steal data from apps can't they steal India user data," Mahua Moitra reacts to Rajeev Chandrasekhar's post

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 8:19:43 PM IST

Reacting to Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar's remark, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra said that if a hostile nation can steal data from apps can't they steal India user data ... read..

Contemplating making AAP an accused in liquor policy irregularities matter: Probe agencies to SC

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 8:19:35 PM IST

Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju, appearing for probe agencies, on Monday told the Supreme Court that they are contemplating making the Aam Aadmi Party an accused in the alleged liquor policy irregularities cases. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu felicitates state's Asian Games players

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 8:19:25 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, honoured Indian Kabbadi players of Himachal Pradesh, both men and women, for winning gold in the recently concluded Asian Games on Monday. ... read..

Congress will indulge in vote bank politics if it returns to power in Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | October 16, 2023 8:19:22 PM IST

Union Minister Amit Shah alleged that the Bhupesh Baghel government will continue to indulge in appeasement and vote bank politics if it returns to power in Chhattisgarh. ... read..

Ponnala Lakshmaiah joins BRS days after quitting Congress

Jangaon (Telangana) | October 16, 2023 8:19:20 PM IST

Ahead of the Telangana assembly polls, former Pradesh Congress Committee chief Ponnala Lakshmaiah who recently resigned from his party joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Monday. ... read..

'Mutation Adalat' to be organised in Himachal on October 30: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 8:19:17 PM IST

The Mutation Adalat will be organised across Himachal Pradesh on October 30, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over meeting of administrative secretaries on Monday. ... read..

Congress' candidate list proved it's guarantee of corruption, nepotism, criminalization, says MP BJP chief VD Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 8:19:14 PM IST

State president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) VD Sharma on Monday took a jibe at the Congress party over ticket distribution for the forthcoming state assembly polls saying Congress proved that it was the guarantee of corruption, nepotism and criminaliz ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate Global Maritime India Summit virtually on Tuesday

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 8:18:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023) scheduled to be held from October 17 to October 19 in Mumbai. ... read..

Indian Army plans to start 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue' talk series

By Ajit K Dubey New Delhi | October 16, 2023 8:18:46 PM IST

Seeking to start a forum for discussion on important security matters, the Indian Army is planning to start a dialogue series named the Chanakya Defence Dialogue. ... read..

Animal husbandry, fish production play pivotal role in sustaining livelihoods: Karnataka Governor

Bidar (Karnataka) | October 16, 2023 8:18:43 PM IST

The Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot, while addressing the esteemed gathering at the 13th convocation of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Science University in Bidar on Monday, emphasised the pivotal role of animal husbandry and fish ... read..

Congress releases list of 39 candidates for Mizoram Assembly elections

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 6:18:52 PM IST

The Congress party on Monday released a list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Mizoram Assembly elections. ... read..

"I am the CM not to enjoy power but to serve people," says MP CM Chouhan

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 6:18:47 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that he is the chief minister not to enjoy power but to serve the people. ... read..

Chhattisgarh polls: Amit Shah attends Raman Singh's nomination filing in Rajnandgaon

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | October 16, 2023 6:18:36 PM IST

Ahead of the state assembly elections, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh filed his nomination papers from Rajnandgaon constituency on Monday. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts rain, snowfall in Shimla and other areas

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 6:18:11 PM IST

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecasted more rain and snowfall in the next 24 hours Shimla after the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced snowfall while the plains received scattered rains on Monday. ... read..

Land for Job Scam: Delhi Court grants permission to Tejashwi Yadav to travel to Japan

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 6:18:08 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Monday granted permission to Tejashwi Yadav to travel to Japan on an official visit. ... read..

"Some groups and individuals working overtime to harm our name": Adani Group amid Dubey-Moitra face-off

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 6:17:58 PM IST

The Adani Group has reacted to the alleged 'cash for question' in the Parliament about the Group raised by a BJP parliamentarian against TMC MP Mahua Moitra, saying this development corroborates the conglomerate's recent statement where it said that "some ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in five coaches of passenger train in Ahmednagar; all passengers safe, says railways

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 6:17:45 PM IST

A major fire broke out in five coaches of a diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) passenger train near Narayandoh station in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district on Monday afternoon, officials said. ... read..

"Shocking, shameful": Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Mahua Moitra "cash for query" row

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 6:17:43 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday weighed in on the "cash for query" allegations against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and said that it is "indeed shocking and s ... read..

PIL in Delhi HC on non-completion of school building affecting education, health of 8,000 students

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 6:17:38 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation IPIL) has been moved in the Delhi High Court against the non-completion of a school building affecting the education and health of 8,000 students studying in Delhi Government Girls Senior Secondary School situated in Mukundpur ... read..

"Her father is always drinking, sleeping...does he work 18 hours a day": Telangana BJP leader takes swipe at Kavitha over her jibe

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2023 6:17:35 PM IST

Hitting out at Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha's remarks that BJP has been inspired by the welfare schemes of her party, Telangana BJP Mahila Morcha chief Geetha Murthy on Monday alleged that while PM Modi an international leader who works 1 ... read..

BJP CEC likely to meet on Oct 17 to discuss remaining candidates for Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 5:20:45 PM IST

BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) is likely to hold a meeting on October 17 and 19 at the party headquarters to discuss the names of the rest of the candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, sources ... read..

I-T Department conducts searches in Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana; seizes Rs 94-crore cash, jewellery

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 5:20:39 PM IST

The Income Tax Department conducted search and seizure action related to some government contractors, real estate developers and their associates last week and about 55 premises were covered in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and New Delhi. ... read..

SC notice to Rajya Sabha Secretariat on Raghav Chadha's plea against his suspension from House

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 5:20:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on a plea of Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha challenging his indefinite suspension from Rajya Sabha. ... read..

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