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J-K: Security forces detonate 3 suspicious gas cylinders found in Kupwara

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 13, 2023 2:46:59 PM IST

Security forces on Friday detonated three suspicious gas cylinders found in Ganapora village of Kralgund in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, according to an official release. ... read..

Congress holds Central Election Committee meeting for Madhya Pradesh assembly polls in Delhi

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 2:46:56 PM IST

The Congress party held a Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in view of the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls at the AICC (All India Congress Committee) headquarters in Delhi on Friday. ... read..

Bengaluru Metro sets record breaking ridership, over 7 Lakh passengers in a day

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 13, 2023 2:46:54 PM IST

Namma Metro, Bengaluru's public transportation metro train network, has witnessed a remarkable surge in passenger numbers following the commencement of full train services on the entire purple line. This surge culminated in a momentous achievement as over ... read..

Newsclick Row: Delhi HC dismisses Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty plea challenging arrest, remand in UAPA case

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 3:48:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the petitions moved by NewsClick founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha and its Human Resources head Amit Chakraborty challenging their arrest and remand in the UAPA case registered by Delhi Police's specia ... read..

Man arrested for father's murder after cremation official alerts police of surgical cut on body

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:48:31 PM IST

A man who allegedly killed his father by slitting his throat in the national capital's Punjabi Bagh area was arrested after the crematorium official dialled police suspecting a murder, Delhi Police said on Friday. ... read..

Delhi Liquor scam case: AAP's Sanjay Singh moves Delhi HC challenging his arrest, ED remand

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:48:26 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Friday moved the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest in the Delhi Liquor scam case and has also challenged the remand granted by the trial court. ... read..

"Ninth P20 summit represents our commitment towards preserving democratic values": LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:48:20 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said that the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) represents a commitment towards preserving democratic values, international cooperation and finding solutions to the issues of global importance and current ch ... read..

CBI arrests Odisha's Paradip port doctor for taking bribes for issuing health certificates

Jagatsinghpur (Odisha) | October 13, 2023 1:48:18 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested a Port Health Organization(PHO) Officer at Odisha's Paradip Port for accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a crew of a shipping company for issuing health certificates, said officials. ... read..

P20 Summit a Mahakumbh of parliamentary practices around the world: PM Modi

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:48:12 PM IST

Describing the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) Summit as a Mahakumbh' of parliamentary practices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the legislative bodies are an important place for debate and deliberations. ... read..

"Congress making Rahul, Priyanka lie continuously" says MP CM Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 1:47:39 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has questioned the Congress party on the election promises made by the Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi saying they (Congress) are making Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi lie continuously but t ... read..

"Always feels good to be here": Actor Divya Dutta offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 1:47:32 PM IST

Bollywood actor Divya Dutta offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar temple situated in Ujjain district on Thursday evening. ... read..

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare excels in public grievance resolution

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:47:30 PM IST

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has made significant strides in resolving public grievances, according to the 17 Monthly Report on Centralized Public Grievances Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) released by the Department of Admi ... read..

Discussion on development goals impossible without peace: President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union at P20

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:47:42 PM IST

Addressing the ninth P20 Summit in the national capital on Friday, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Duarte Pacheco, said it was impossible to discuss Sustainable Development Goals and the future without peace. ... read..

Kerala: CISF official suspended for aiding gold smuggling at Karipur airport

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 13, 2023 12:48:28 PM IST

An Assistant commandant of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was suspended for allegedly facilitating gold smuggling at Karipur Airport in Kerala, an official statement issued by CISF said. ... read..

Indian Air Force Commanders Conference held at Air Force Station in Assam's Tezpur

General News | October 13, 2023 12:48:19 PM IST

Tezpur (Assam), October 13: The two-day Commanders Conference of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) kickstarted at the Air Force Station (AFS) in Assam's Tezpur on October 12. ... read..

Chandrababu Naidu gets anticipatory bail from HC in Angallu 307 case

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 12:48:04 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to the state's former Chief Minister and TDP chief, N Chandrababu Naidu, in the Angallu 307 case. ... read..

Israel's war on Hamas rages, Delhi Police conducts late-night patrolling in Jama Masjid area after "inputs"

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 12:48:02 PM IST

A late-night patrol was carried out in the walled city area, around the Jama Masjid on Thursday, Delhi Police informed, adding that the exercise was conducted in the wake of certain "inputs" they received amid the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza. ... read..

Two students from Uttarakhand repatriated from Israel under Operation Ajay, family thanks government

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 11:47:44 AM IST

Today at 5.50 am, under Operation Ajay, Indian citizens arrived in New Delhi after leaving Israel amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. They were brought back to Delhi from Israel by a special plane. ... read..

Spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah seeks halt to Israel offensive in Gaza after Hamas attacks, urges UN, Centre to intervene

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | October 13, 2023 11:47:41 AM IST

The spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin, on Thursday urged the United Nations and the Union government to intervene and bring a halt to the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza after deadly terror attacks by the terroris ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at plastic factory near Udyog Nagar metro station, no casualties

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 11:47:35 AM IST

A fire broke out at a plastic factory near Udyog Nagar metro station in West Delhi district on Friday morning, officials said. ... read..

Two-day mega parent-teacher meeting at Delhi govt, MCD schools begins

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 11:47:21 AM IST

A two-day mega parent-teacher meeting (PTM) across all schools under the Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) began on Thursday. The PTM is being organised over two days to help parents attend it at their convenience, according to off ... read..

Ayodhya's age-old Ramlila returns to stage after year-long Covid break

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 11:47:12 AM IST

The traditional Ramlila in Ayodhya, which has been a calendar event in the temple town around Dussehra for the better part of six decades now, returned to the stage after a year-long and enforced hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... read..

Delhi's Air Quality recorded in 'moderate' category

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 11:47:07 AM IST

The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'moderate' category on Friday morning, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research SAFAR-India. ... read..

Bihar derailment: Latest editorial in Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana questions railway safety

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2023 10:47:56 AM IST

Saamana, the official mouthpiece of the Shiv Sena (UBT), raised questions on the functioning of the Indian Railways and passenger safety after 21 coaches of the North-East Express derailed in Bihar's Buxar district on Wednesday night, leaving four passeng ... read..

Indian Navy's INAS 316 Squadron completes 5000 operational flying hours

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 10:47:51 AM IST

The Indian Navy on Friday informed that the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 316 has completed more than 5,000 hours of operational flying. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: I-T raids on Coimbatore businessman 'lottery' Santiago Martin continue

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 10:47:46 AM IST

The Income Tax sleuths are continuing their raids at the premises of Coimbatore-based businessman Santiago Martin aka 'Lottery' Martin, at Vellakinar Pirivu in Coimbatore for the second consecutive day on Friday, official sources said. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate 9th Parliamentary Speakers' Summit today

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 9:46:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will inaugurate the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in the national capital. ... read..

HP govt to make construction regulations more stringent in Shimla's green belt areas

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 9:46:49 AM IST

Following the devastation in Himachal Pradesh caused by the severe floods, the State Government has decided to make the construction norms more stringent. ... read..

UP: Two revenue officials injured in attack by mining mafia in Agra

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 9:46:43 AM IST

Two revenue inspectors were injured after a group of mining mafia attempted to run them over with JCB while they were investigating illegal soil mining at village Kusmania in Uttar Pradesh's Agra district, police said on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Ferry service from Nagapattinam to Sri Lanka to start from tomorrow

Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 8:46:23 AM IST

The passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam here to Sri Lanka is scheduled to start on Saturday, an official of the Nagapattinam Shipping Harbour Department said. ... read..

AAP releases third list of candidates for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 8:46:21 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its third list of candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Election on Thursday. ... read..

Assembly elections: Congress to vacate its 'war room' in Delhi

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 8:46:19 AM IST

The Congress is going to vacate its 'war room' located at Gurudwara Rakabganj Road, according to the party sources. The 'war room' has been running since 2008, and all the important party meetings were held there. ... read..

Kolkata's 'Durga Puja' pandal breaking taboo with its menstrual hygiene theme

By Ujjwal Roy Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 8:46:17 AM IST

The Durga Puja pandal of 'Pathurighata Pancher Palli' in Kolkata is breaking boundaries and a few taboos surrounding menstruation with its Menstrual Hygiene-themed pandal this year. ... read..

Kolkata: 41-year-old man opens fire on the New Delhi Rajdhani Express, none injured

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 8:46:13 AM IST

A 41-year-old man reportedly opened fire inside the New Delhi Rajdhani Express after an altercation with the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE), according to a statement by the Eastern Railway. ... read..

Infosys Vizag campus will be a milestone for Andhra Pradesh in the IT sector: Minister Gudivada Amarnath

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 8:46:11 AM IST

State Industries and IT Minister Gudivada Amarnath said that the Visakhapatnam Campus of Infosys at Rushikonda will be a milestone for Andhra Pradesh in the IT sector. ... read..

Russian delegation led by Upper House Speaker arrives in Delhi to participate in 9th P20 Summit

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 8:46:09 AM IST

A delegation of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (the Upper House of the Russian parliament), led by Speaker Valentina Matvienko, arrived in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' ... read..

Telangana Assembly elections: Rahul, Priyanka to kick off poll campaign on Oct 18

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 13, 2023 7:46:45 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will kick off the Congress' poll campaign in Telangana on October 18th. ... read..

Dermatologists attend to former CM Chandrababu Naidu at Rajahmundry Central Jail

East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 7:46:41 AM IST

A team of dermatologists examined former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in Rajahmundry Central Jail after he complained to the jail authorities about his skin allergy. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 33 children injured after helium gas cylinder explodes in school premises in Surguja

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | October 13, 2023 7:46:39 AM IST

Thirty-three children were injured after a helium gas cylinder exploded inside the Vivekananda Vidya Niketan School campus in Ambikapur city in the district, police said. ... read..

Odisha Chief Minister launches 'LAccMI' bus service in Malkangiri district

Malkangiri (Odisha ) | October 13, 2023 7:46:37 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched the Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI) bus service in Malkangiri district on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 11-day book fair commences in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2023 7:46:35 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Information and Digital Services Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan inaugurated the 11-day book fair at Tamukkam Grounds in Madurai on Thursday. ... read..

Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi's son among 24 state leaders provided Central security cover ahead of polls

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:47:27 AM IST

Ahead of the polls in Chhattisgarh next month, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has provided central security cover on a 'temporary basis' to 24 leaders of the state, including former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi's son Amit Jogi, sources said on Thurs ... read..

Mumbai: DRI seizes gold worth Rs 3.62 cr, arrests 8 persons

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2023 12:18:27 AM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has seized sales proceeds from smuggled gold worth Rs 3.62 crore as well as Rs 2.95 crore cash and 2.1 kilograms of gold following a raid on a gold-melting facility and a jewellery shop, an official said on Thursday ... read..

Telangana Assembly elections: Sharmila sounds poll bugle, says YSRTP to contest in 119 seats

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 13, 2023 12:18:14 AM IST

YSR Telangana Party chief YS Sharmila on Thursday announced that her party would contest in all 119 Assembly constituencies, in the coming elections. ... read..

"BJP afraid of caste-based census": Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav

Kozhikode (Kerala) | October 13, 2023 12:18:07 AM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is afraid of holding a caste census. ... read..

Indian Army veterans' half marathon announced, all citizens invited for event

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 12:18:02 AM IST

The Indian Army veterans' half marathon- Honour Run was unveiled in the national capital on Thursday. ... read..

Congress' Pawan Khera alleges Enforcement Directorate has alliance with BJP

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 13, 2023 12:17:57 AM IST

As the poll bugle was sounded in Chhattisgarh with the announcement of election dates for the assembly polls, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday launched a scathing attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stating that the Enforcement Directorate ( ... read..

Government to exploit Wind Energy in Lahaul Spiti region: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 13, 2023 12:17:52 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the present state government was giving priority to solving the problems of the people of tribal areas and that important suggestions are received in the council's meeting which paves ... read..

Weapons, warlike stores recovered by security forces during combing operations in Manipur

Kohima (Nagaland) | October 13, 2023 12:17:50 AM IST

Weapons and warlike stores were recovered during joint combing operations by security forces in violence-affected Manipur, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

Kerala: Body of man suspected to be trampled by elephant found; tusker pushed back into forest

Kannur (Kerala) | October 13, 2023 12:17:48 AM IST

Kannur Forest Department chased away a wild elephant that entered the residential area of Ulikkal on Wednesday. Officials informed that the body of a man suspected to be trampled by the wild elephant was recovered from near the area where the tusker was s ... read..

8th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival invites entries from across India

Guwahati (Assam) | October 13, 2023 12:17:40 AM IST

As the countdown begins for the eighth edition of Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival, Northeast India's most celebrated film extravaganza, the festival invites entries of films from across India for its competitive and non-competitive categories. ... read..

"Telangana's BRS govt most corrupt government today:" BJP's Tejasvi Surya

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 13, 2023 12:17:28 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha President Tejasvi Surya on Thursday slammed the ruling party in Telangana--Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)-- calling it the "most corrupt" government. ... read..

Punjab: Vigilance Bureau detains man for taking Rs 70,000 bribe on behalf of police sub-inspector

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 13, 2023 12:17:21 AM IST

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state on Thursday arrested a private person Vijay Kumar for accepting a bribe of Rs 70,000 on behalf of a police sub-inspector Rajwant Singh, posted as incharge Police Post ... read..

Mukesh Ambani donates Rs 5 cr to Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 12:17:16 AM IST

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday donated Rs 5 crore to the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) after offering prayers at the Badrinath temple in Chamoli district and Kedarnath temple in Rudraprayag district. ... read..

Batla House encounter: Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma's wife to move SC

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:18:21 PM IST

After the Delhi High Court on Thursday commuted the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan to life imprisonment in the Batla House Encounter case in which Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma was murdered, his wife Maya Sharma said that she would move Su ... read..

NDMA-led expeditions install two solar-powered automated weather stations at high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:18:17 PM IST

Two National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)-led multi-agency expeditions to high-risk glacial lakes South Lhonak and Shako Cho in Sikkim have installed two solar-powered, twin-camera, Automated Weather Stations (AWS), the NDMA said on Thursday. ... read..

Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority conducts mock quake drill

Shillong (Meghalaya) | October 12, 2023 11:18:10 PM IST

The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) on Thursday conducted a state-level mock exercise in all the districts of the state. ... read..

Assam: SI ranked police officer caught red-handed while accepting bribe in Karbi Anglong

Karbi Anglong (Assam) | October 12, 2023 11:18:05 PM IST

The sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam on Thursday caught red-handed and arrested a police Sub-Inspector in Karbi Anglong district while accepting a bribe. ... read..

With Rs 4,200 cr infra push, PM Modi says double-engine govt's efforts now bearing fruit in Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | October 12, 2023 11:18:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the efforts of the double-engine government for the development of tourism and pilgrimage in Uttarakhand are now bearing fruit. ... read..

Piyush Goyal asks industry to accelerate production activity, make India global hub for manufacturing

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:18:00 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday asked the industrialists of the country to accelerate production activity and contribute to making India a global hub for manufacturing. ... read..

Govt to increase share of Natural Gas in primary energy mix in coming years: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:17:58 PM IST

Calling Natural Gas an environment-friendly clean fossil fuel, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said that it has huge potential in providing solutions to the environmental challenges as well as ever-growing energy needs in a sustainable manne ... read..

Himachal: High Court rules pension is earned right, grants relief in landmark case

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 11:17:53 PM IST

The Himachal High Court ruled that the pension is not a discretionary benefit but an earned entitlement for dedicated service, said a press release on Thursday. ... read..

Shimla flying festival begins in Junga; state hopes for revival of business after devastating floods

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 10:16:28 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated Shimla Flying Festival in Junga. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami performs Puja with PM Modi at Jageshwar Dham in Almora

Almora (Uttarakhand) | October 12, 2023 10:16:25 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday performed Puja as per rituals at Jageshwar Dham in Almora district. ... read..

"Luxury trains being introduced in frenzy": CPI leader flags issue of rail accident

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 10:16:14 PM IST

The Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has written a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressing serious concern over the derailment of North East Express in Bihar's Buxar. ... read..

J-K: President Droupadi Murmu visits Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 12, 2023 10:16:09 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu visited the shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. ... read..

"Pawar Saheb never wanted to resign": Supriya Sule

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2023 10:16:02 PM IST

Responding to former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal's allegation that Sharad Pawar's resignation as NCP president was "decided" in a party meeting, NCP working president Supriya Sule said that Sharad Pawar never wanted to tender h ... read..

Assam CM distributes Orunodoi Card to beneficiaries in Jorhat

Jorhat (Assam) | October 12, 2023 10:15:59 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, during the first day of his two-day long visit to Jorhat district, attended the ceremonial distribution of "Orunodoi card" to beneficiaries of Orunodoi 2.0 in the upper Assam district. ... read..

Yogi govt to launch massive campaign in schools for safety, respect and self-reliance of women in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 10:15:49 PM IST

In order to ensure the safety, respect and self-reliance of women, the Uttar Pradesh government is all set to launch a massive campaign in all the schools related to Higher Education, Secondary Education and Basic Education Department from October 14, as ... read..

ED attaches immovable properties worth over Rs 150 cr linked with 4-time MLA of Panvel in bank fraud case

Raigad (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2023 10:15:42 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached immovable properties worth over Rs 150 crore belonging to Vivekanand Shankar Patil, a four-time MLA from Panvel and his relatives in connection with a bank fraud case, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi LG approves appointment of 4 special public prosecutors for trials in POCSO cases

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 10:15:39 PM IST

A fortnight after Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recalled the file from the Delhi government over the alleged delay in the POSCO cases, the LG has approved the appointment of four special public prosecutors for trials in these cases, Raj Niwas offici ... read..

Haryana: AAP accuses Khattar govt of being 'discriminatory' in HPSC results

Rohtak (Haryana) | October 12, 2023 10:15:35 PM IST

Haryana's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has raised concerns about the Khattar government's handling of the state Public Service Commission (HPSC) results and alleged that the commission is engaging in discrimination against Dalits and backward classes. ... read..

30 Nursing students commissioned as Lieutenants in Military Nursing Service

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 9:16:40 PM IST

As many as 30 nursing students were commissioned as Lieutenants in the Military Nursing Service (MNS) at a ceremony at the Research and Referral Hospital here on Wednesday, a statement said on Thursday. ... read..

Climate change deeply interlinked with future of humanity: OM Birla at P20 Summit

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 9:16:38 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that in today's contemporary times climate change and its impact is deeply interlinked with the common future of humanity. ... read..

MP: Pregnant leopard dies after being hit by train in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 9:16:30 PM IST

A pregnant leopard died after being hit by a train near Sukhi Sevaniya under Samardha Forest range in Bhopal on Thursday morning, an official release said. ... read..

CM Yogi reviews preparations for PM Modi's programs, public meetings in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 9:16:13 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to ensure all the preparations for inaugurating the country's first rapid rail in Ghaziabad are completed on time. ... read..

Indian Air Force on standby to bring back Indians from Israel

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:36 PM IST

The Indian Air Force has kept its aircraft on standby in case there is a requirement to bring back Indian citizens from Israel amidst the war with Hamas, Indian Air Force officials said on Thursday. ... read..

"Govt will spend around Rs 1000 crore in next 5 yrs to build sports infrastructure across state": Meghalaya CM

East Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | October 12, 2023 8:17:31 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Thursday that to create sports infrastructure across the state, his government will spend around Rs 1000 crore in the next five years. ... read..

LS Speaker holds bilateral talks with Bangladesh counterpart ahead of G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:26 PM IST

Ahead of the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P-20), Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Thursday held bilateral talks with Bangladesh Parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and discussed the "deepening" relationship between India and Bangladesh. ... read..

Punjab court extends Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira's police remand for two days

Fazilka (Punjab) | October 12, 2023 8:17:20 PM IST

A Punjab court here on Thursday extended the police remand of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira for two days in connection with the 2015 drug case. ... read..

Santana Dharma guarantees peace in world: CM Yogi

Rohtak (Haryana) | October 12, 2023 8:16:57 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that Sanatan Dharma guarantees peace in the world, adding that India's saints are ready to face every challenge that comes their way and never run away when it comes to engaging in works of public welfare. ... read..

Corruption being done from crematorium to temple in MP, says Congress leader Surendra Rajput

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 8:16:52 PM IST

Congress National Spokesperson Surendra Rajput has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government claiming corruption was being done from crematorium to temple in the state. ... read..

Bharat Rashtra Samithi likely to approach Supreme Court seeking removal of car-like symbols in elections

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 12, 2023 8:16:50 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), may move the Supreme Court in relation to the removal of car-like symbols from the Election Commission's free symbols, confirmed its legal team. ... read..

Raghav Chadha Bungalow Row: Delhi HC reserves order on plea challenging trial court order

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:16:47 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved an order for Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha's plea challenging the trial court order, which enabled the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to evict him from the government accommodation. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM inaugurates paragliding event 'Shimla Flying Festival' in Junga

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 8:16:42 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the three-day 'Shimla Flying Festival', which will conclude on 15th of this month at Junga in Kasumpti Assembly constituency. ... read..

Bilkis Bano case: SC seeks original records related to remission granted to convicts from Centre, Gujarat Govt

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 7:16:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and Gujarat government to submit the original records related to the remission granted to 11 convicts who had allegedly gang-raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard conducts 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue meeting in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 12, 2023 7:16:30 PM IST

The 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting was held in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

Former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to be produced at ACB court in fibernet scam case on Monday

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 7:16:14 PM IST

The ACB court here on Thursday granted permission to the Andhra Pradesh CID to issue a Prisoner in Transit (PT) warrant for former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu in connection with an alleged multicrore-rupee fibernet scam case. ... read..

"BJP will win with huge majority...: Arjun Ram Meghwal on Rajasthan assembly polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 12, 2023 7:16:11 PM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday stated on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a resounding victory in the Rajasthan assembly elections. ... read..

"YSRCP to contest all seats alone... ": Sharmila Reddy denies possibilty of alliance with Congress

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 12, 2023 7:16:06 PM IST

YSR Telangana Party's Chief, YS Sharmila Reddy, ruled out the speculations of a possible alliance with the Congress party ahead of the Telangana assembly polls on Thursday, stating that the YSRTP will contest all the seats alone. ... read..

Nizamuddin Markaz case: Delhi HC issues notice on plea of Mohd Saad challenging travel conditions

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 7:16:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on the plea moved by Maulana Mohd Saad, challenging the trial court's order imposing the condition of taking prior permission for travelling abroad. ... read..

Congress CEC meeting to finalise Rajasthan assembly polls candidates on October 17

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 7:15:42 PM IST

The Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) is scheduled to convene on October 17 to deliberate on the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections, slated to take place on November 25. ... read..

Fire breaks out at office in Delhi's RK Puram, no casualties reported

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 7:15:35 PM IST

A fire broke out at the office of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Delhi's RK Puram area on Thursday, officials confirmed. ... read..

J-K: President Murmu inaugurates Parvati Bhawan, Navdurga Path skywalk project

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 12, 2023 6:17:12 PM IST

President of India, Draupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated 'Parvati Bhawan' and 'Navdurga Path' Skywalk at Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"Gangajal is exempted from GST", clarifies govt after Congress mounts attack

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 6:17:10 PM IST

The Central government on Thursday clarified that 'Gangajal', water of the Ganga river used during prayers by households across the country, is exempted from Goods and Services Tax (GST). ... read..

North-East Express derailment: Railways runs special train for affected passengers, to halt at intermediate stations

Guwahati (Assam) | October 12, 2023 6:17:07 PM IST

The special train that departed from Bihar's Buxar for Guwahati with 1006 affected passengers of the North-East Express train after the derailment incident, will have halts at intermediate stations, officials said. ... read..

BJP workers hold protest against AAP government over Delhi liquor scam, detained

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 6:16:51 PM IST

Delhi Police detained Bharatiya Janata Party workers and leaders as they staged protest in the national capital on Thursday against the Aam Aadmi Party government over the Delhi Liquor Policy case. ... read..

Yogi government to raise women's awareness about sexual exploitation, social media trolling

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 6:16:43 PM IST

Under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, the Women and Children Organization is going to organize the screening of short films, hold street plays and discussions, as well as circulate audio messages in the fourth phase of Mission Shakti to ... read..

LS Speaker Om Birla meets Australian Speaker ahead of G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 6:16:37 PM IST

Ahead of the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P-20), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday met with Australian speaker Milton Dick and discussed the strong and old parliamentary relationship between India and Australia. ... read..

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