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"Committed to assist everyone affected": Nitish Kumar assures assistance by state after Buxar train accident

Patna (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 6:16:20 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday pledged the state government's support to all the victims of the train accident that occurred following the derailment of 21 coaches of the North East Express train in Buxar last night. ... read..

LiFE initiative is not confined to boundaries of any one nation: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 6:16:14 PM IST

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh on Thursday said that the Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative is confined to the boundaries of any one nation, but a global movement. ... read..

Pan Masala company employee robbed of Rs 50 lakh by men posing as traffic policemen

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:17:08 PM IST

Two men posing as traffic police in Delhi's Indraprastha area robbed an employee of a pan masala company of Rs 50 lakh, police said. ... read..

Delhi police arrest 3 Africans, drug worth over Rs 40 crores seized

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:17:05 PM IST

Delhi Police's Special Cell on Thursday arrested three people from the African continent who are allegedly part of an international narcotics Drugs Syndicate. ... read..

UBT Sena leader Sanjay Raut questions Ajit Pawar faction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2023 5:17:00 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday slammed Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Chhagan Bhujbal for his statement that Sharad Pawar wanted to go with the BJP after making his daughter Supriya Sule as the party's president. ... read..

Buxar train accident: Mandaviya instructs Patna AIIMS to give best treatment to injured

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:16:58 PM IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that he has given instructions to All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS), Patna that quick and best treatment be given to the injured in the train accident in Buxar. ... read..

Women's role in the water sector emphasized at 'Women and Water Dialogue Series' concluding event

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 5:16:55 PM IST

The 'Women and Water Dialogue Series,' a program initiated during Ganga Utsav 2022, culminated in its fifth and concluding event held on October 11, at the Boat Club House in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

This century is going to be India's: PM Modi at Kaushal Dikshant Samaroh 2023

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:16:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the world holds the belief that the 21st century belongs to India. He made this statement while addressing the Kaushal Dikshant Samaroh 2023, emphasizing that this event mirrors the contemporary prioritie ... read..

Bilkis Bano case: SC reserves order on pleas against remission to 11 convicts

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:16:34 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a batch of pleas filed against the remission granted to 11 convicts who had allegedly gang-raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots. ... read..

Labourer arrested for sexually assaulting teen girl in East Delhi

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:16:27 PM IST

A man working as a daily wage labourer has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl in the national capital's Mayur Vihar area, Delhi Police said on Thursday. ... read..

"Anti-terror forces should learn lessons from unprecedented attack on Israel": NSG Chief

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 6:16:40 PM IST

Anti-terror professionals need to examine the unprecedented terror attacks in Israel on a scale and proportion that would never have been envisaged that terrorists could get under the radar of extremely sophisticated technological infrastructure and perpe ... read..

"What about sacrifices made by Karsevaks?": Sanjay Raut's jab at Amit Shah

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2023 5:16:19 PM IST

Reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Ayodhya temple construction, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut said that the Home Minister was lying because the Ram temple at Ayodhya was built after the "sacrifice of hundr ... read..

12 passengers injured in Bihar train accident admitted to AIIMS Patna

Patna (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 5:16:12 PM IST

Ten patients who sustained injuries in the Raghunathpur (Bihar) train accident were admitted to Patna's AIIMS hospital in the night while two more were admitted to the hospital on Thursday morning, said Executive Director of AIIMS Patna, Gopal Krishna Pal ... read..

Batla House Encounter case: Delhi HC upholds conviction of Ariz Khan, commutes death sentence to life imprisonment

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:16:10 PM IST

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. ... read..

"Disrupting water bodies non bailable offence": Kerala goes stringent on waste management laws

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 12, 2023 5:16:05 PM IST

The Kerala Government has given its approval for two ordinances- the Kerala (Municipality) Amendment 2023 and the Kerala Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 with the aim of achieving a goal of making the state solid waste free by 2024. ... read..

PM Modi unveils projects of over Rs 4000 crore in Uttarakhand, says India achieving new heights of success

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | October 12, 2023 5:16:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled projects of over Rs 4000 crore in Uttarakhand and said India is achieving new heights of success. ... read..

SC asks petitioner to take call, will hear matter relating to termination of 26-week pregnancy tomorrow

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:16:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the petitioner to take a call and posted the matter for hearing tomorrow relating to the termination of a 26-week pregnancy. ... read..

Delhi riots: SC to hear Umar Khalid's bail plea on November 1

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:15:58 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, (UAPA) case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North-East Del ... read..

Maharashtra DyCM Fadnavis offers prayer at Tirumala temple

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 4:19:23 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered prayers at the temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala town in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Two rowdies killed in police encounter in Thiruvallur

Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) | October 12, 2023 4:19:16 PM IST

Two rowdies were gunned down in an encounter with police in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvallur on Thursday, officials said. ... read..

Uttarakhand: PM Modi offers prayers at Jageshwar Dham in Almora

Almora (Uttarakhand) | October 12, 2023 4:19:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Jageshwar Dham in Almora, offering prayers at the popular pilgrimage site. ... read..

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar addresses Infinity 2023: A message to India's youth

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 4:19:01 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, delivered a message of hope and opportunity to India's youth at the 6th Annual Technology Conference - Infinity 2023, held in Noida. ... read..

"We formed SIT, tracked down accused in Meerut": DCP after man dragged by car killed in Delhi

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 4:18:44 PM IST

After a video of a man being dragged by a car in the Mahipalpur area went viral, Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that the two persons arrested in the case are involved in several cases registered in the national capital and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"They snatched rights given to you by Congress": Priyanka Gandhi attacks BJP in Madhya Pradesh rally

Mandla (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 4:18:40 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday attacked the Centre and Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh, saying that the BJP "snatched the rights" given by the Congress government to the people and farmers have not been given their du ... read..

Kolkata Metro introduces paper-based QR Code tickets to do away with 'missing tokens' problem

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 12, 2023 4:18:32 PM IST

The Kolkata Metro has started a Paper-Based QR Code Ticketing System on an experimental basis in the East-West Corridor to do away with the problem of missing tokens. ... read..

MP: Specially-abled persons hold rally to raise voter awareness

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 4:18:29 PM IST

A group of specially-abled persons has taken out a rally to raise awareness among the general public for exercising their franchise in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh CM inaugurates YS Rajasekhar Reddy statue, attends mass housewarming ceremony in Samarlakota

Samarlakota (Andhra Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 4:18:27 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh chief minsiter YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday inaugurated the YSR statue at Jagananna Housing Layout in Samarlakota, Andhra Pradesh and participated in the mass housewarming ceremony. ... read..

'Power of youth essential to utilise our capabilities': PM Modi addresses Kaushal Dikshnat Samaroh 2023

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:17:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the power of the youth is essential to make use of all available resources in the country. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: HC seeks ED's response on interim bail of Sameer Mahendru

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:17:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the interim bail plea of businessman Sameer Mahendru, one of the accused in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate 9th Parliamentary Speakers' Summit in Delhi on Oct 13

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:17:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in New Delhi on October 13 (Friday), the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. ... read..

CM Yogi listens to problems of 225 people at Janata Darshan in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 3:17:09 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed the administration and police officials to listen to people with utmost seriousness, sensitivity and attention, as well as to ensure effective solutions to all their problems. He added that ... read..

Chhattisgarh Congress to decide on Candidate names for election today

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 12, 2023 3:17:06 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said that there will be a Central Election Committee meeting today where names of candidates will be decided for the upcoming election in the state. ... read..

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani visits Badrinath Dham with family

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | October 12, 2023 3:17:04 PM IST

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, embarked on a spiritual journey to the sacred Badrinath Dham in the picturesque state of Uttarakhand, accompanied by his family. ... read..

Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) campaign to conclude with focus on measles and rubella vaccination

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:17:01 PM IST

The Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0), a flagship routine immunization campaign led by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is set to conclude its third round on October 14. ... read..

"Our women are very hard working, confident and dedicated": LS Speaker OM Birla

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:16:51 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday took a ride on Delhi Metro towards Dwarka and interacted with passengers on-board. ... read..

'Power of youth essential to utilise our capabilities': PM Modi addresses Kaushal Dikshant Samaroh 2023

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:16:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the power of the youth is essential to make use of all available resources in the country. ... read..

Evidence is in public domain: TDP spokesperson hits back at top Andhra official over Chandrababu claim

Amravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 3:16:36 PM IST

TDP spokesperson Kommareddy Pattabhi on Thursday hit back at Andhra Pradesh government advisor, Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, over her claim of a lack of evidence to support the party's assertion that former chief minister N Chandraabu Naidu is innocent of t ... read..

"I pray for quick recovery of injured": PM Modi condoles death of passengers in Bihar train accident

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:16:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled those who lost their lives in the October 11 train derailment incident in Bihar's Buxar district. ... read..

"Does Congress oppose action on PFI" MP CM Chouhan questions Priyanka Gandhi

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 3:16:17 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has slammed Congress leader Digvijaya Singh over his remark on the banned organisation Popular Front of India (PFI) and asked Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi whether she agreed with Singh's st ... read..

"Judgement will be prospective not retrospective," says Adv Siddharth Shinde on Nabam Rebia decision

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:18:09 PM IST

Speaking on the Supreme Court's hearing on the re-examination of the Nabam Rebia decision, Advocate Siddharth Shinde on Thursday indicated that the judgement on the Nabia Rebia would be prospective, not retrospective. ... read..

"Caste census will bring everyone together" Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 2:18:03 PM IST

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that Caste-based census will bring everyone together and it will integrate our society. ... read..

SC to hear on November 7 pleas challenging Section 6A of Citizenship Act

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:17:55 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for hearing on November 7, pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act inserted by way of an amendment in 1985 in furtherance of the Assam Accord. ... read..

Dramatic Delhi incident: Gunfire, live grenade uncovered, two Arsh Dalla gang shooters held

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:17:52 PM IST

A potentially major incident was averted near the Pragati Maidan area of New Delhi when police arrested two members of the Arsh Dalla gang. One of them was about to use a live hand grenade, and the other had already fired a shot at the police before being ... read..

"Worrying that such major accidents happen again and again", says Arvind Kejriwal on Buxar train accident

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:17:49 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns on the tragic Buxar train incident in which 4 people were killed and many others got injured and said that it is worrying that such major accidents happen again and again. ... read..

Cauvery Water Row: Karnataka to appeal against CWRC order to release 3000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru | October 12, 2023 2:17:47 PM IST

After the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee (CWRC) order to Karnataka to release 3000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister said the state government will protect the interest of the farmers and they will appeal against it. ... read..

Navy chief emphasises coordination between country's intelligence agencies to ward off internal threats

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:17:36 PM IST

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar on Thursday emphasised the need to have strong coordination between different intelligence agencies that are currently operating in the country in order to ensure the internal security of the country. ... read..

Nana Patole blames BJP for 'Maratha reservation' protests in Maharashtra

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2023 2:17:33 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Thursday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s stand on the Maratha community's demand for reservations, holding the BJP solely responsible for the ongoing protests in the state on this issue. ... read..

Lakhimpur Kheri: Man held for killing minor girl after failed rape bid

Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 2:17:28 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday said it arrested a person accused of murdering a minor girl after a failed rape attempt in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Rajasthan BJP plays down reports of dissent in state unit over ticket distribution

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 12, 2023 2:17:17 PM IST

Reacting to the dissatisfaction arising among the BJP members in Rajasthan after the release of the first candidate list by the party for assembly elections, BJP leader Rajendra Rathore said on Thursday that BJP is a cadre-based party, the issues which ha ... read..

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare engages in Special Campaign 3.0 to enhance workplace experiences

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:17:11 PM IST

The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) is actively participating in the Special Campaign 3.0, a government-driven initiative, aimed at promoting cleanliness and elevating workplace experiences across various government entities. ... read..

LS Speaker Om Birla takes Delhi metro ride to Dwarka, says 'essential service for common people'

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 1:18:58 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday that the Metro service is essential for common people in every city, as it provides a safe and quick mode of travel for passengers who frequently use this form of public transport. ... read..

Army establishes first-ever BSNL BTS on world's highest battlefield Siachen Glacier

Leh (Ladakh) | October 12, 2023 1:18:55 PM IST

The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited on Thursday established the first-ever BSNL base transceiver station (BTS) on the world's highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier. ... read..

JP Nadda condoles Buxar train accident, railways give compensation to the kin of deceased

Buxar (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 1:18:50 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda condoled the death of 4 people in the Buxar train accident after 21 coaches of the North-East Express train derailed near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district. ... read..

SC extends NCP leader Nawab Malik's bail on medical grounds by three months

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 1:18:45 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the interim bail of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik on health grounds by three months. ... read..

"Railways will conduct probe": BJP Bihar chief Samrat Chaudhary on Buxar train accident

Buxar (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 1:18:43 PM IST

BJP state president Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the derailment of 21 coaches of the North East Express in the Buxar district on Wednesday night. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap warns against dividing society on caste lines amid talk of caste census

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 1:18:37 PM IST

Amid the talk of caste census in India's political sphere, Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday said that society as a whole can progress by unity and social harmony. The governor said that Ram Manohar Lohia's dictum 'dam bandho (fix p ... read..

"Modi will not become Prime Minister in 2024", says Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2023 1:18:35 PM IST

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction leader Sanjay Raut has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not become PM again in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

PM Modi mingles with locals, interacts with ITBP personnel at Gunji village of Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | October 12, 2023 1:18:12 PM IST

After paying obeisance to Adi Kailash at his holy abode Parvatikund, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mingled with locals and took the blessings of the elderly at the Gunji village in the Pitthoragarh district of Uttarakhand. ... read..

Congress promises Cow Dung purchase scheme in MP if voted to power

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 1:18:10 PM IST

As the campaign for elections in five states intensifies, the number of promises being made by leaders of political parties in the fray is also increasing. ... read..

Bhopal's Mahila Thana become country's first women police station to get ISO certification

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 12:19:44 PM IST

Bhopal's Mahila Thana has become the country's first women-centric police station to be certified by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). ... read..

Jagannath Temple in Puri to enforce strict dress code from January 1, 2024

Puri (Odisha) | October 12, 2023 12:19:37 PM IST

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Odisha's Puri has decided to strictly enforce a dress code for devotees from January 1, 2024 in the Jagannath temple. ... read..

Three teams of NDRF rushed to spot as soon as we got information: Nityanand Rai on train derailment

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 12:19:24 PM IST

Minister of State Nityanand Rai said that as soon as the Home Ministry received the news of the train derailment at Bihar's Buxar, three teams of National Disaster Response Force were rushed to the spot. ... read..

"Investigation into cause of mishap underway," Bihar LoP Vijay Kumar Sinha on Train derailment

Patna (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 12:19:21 PM IST

Reacting to the train derailment incident that claimed four lives and injured over seventy people in Bihar's Buxar district yesterday, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Vijay Kumar Sinha expressed grief and said an investigation into the cause of ... read..

Rescue and restoration continued overnight after train derailment in Bihar's Buxar

Buxar (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 12:19:19 PM IST

Hours after 21 coaches of the North East Express train derailed near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district of Bihar on Wednesday night, rescue efforts and work on restiration of the tracks continued overnight. ... read..

TN: Female elephant found dead in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) | October 12, 2023 12:19:16 PM IST

A 25-year-old female elephant was found dead in the Singara Forest area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on Thursday, said officials. ... read..

Himachal: Dalai Lama returns in good health after Delhi medical check-up

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 12:19:14 PM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, arrived at Kangra airport on Thursday morning after undergoing a medical check-up in Delhi. ... read..

Thieves steal designer clothes worth Rs 25 lakh from Delhi showroom

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 12:19:04 PM IST

Thieves decamped with designer clothes worth Rs 25 lakh from a showroom in the national capital's Chhattarpur area, police said. ... read..

12 kg of heroin seized, 2 arrested in Ferozepur: Punjab Police

Ferozepur (Punjab) | October 12, 2023 11:19:18 AM IST

In a big blow to trans-border narcotic network, in an intelligence-led operation, CI (counter-intelligence) Ferozepur, recovered 12 kgs of heroin and apprehended 2 people. ... read..

Special train with 1006 passengers leaves for Guwahati after North-East Express derailment

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:19:13 AM IST

A special train carrying 1006 passengers on Thursday morning left from Raghunathpur station in Bihar's Buxar following the derailment of several coaches of the Anand Vihar-Kamakhya North-East Express train a day ago. ... read..

Tripura CM Saha inaugurates Nagichhera Fish Transhipment Yard

Agartala (Tripura) | October 12, 2023 11:19:11 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the Nagichhera Fish Transhipment Yard in Agartala which has been developed at an expenditure of around Rs 3.50 crore. ... read..

On day-long visit to Uttarakhand, PM Modi performs puja at Parvati Kund in Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | October 12, 2023 11:19:09 AM IST

On a visit to 'Devbhoomi', Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers and performed a puja at Parvati Kund in Pithoragarh. ... read..

Miscreants loot petrol pump at gunpoint in Delhi's Mundka

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:19:06 AM IST

In a shocking incident, masked miscreants looted a petrol pump at gunpoint in the Mundka area of New Delhi, late on Tuesday night. ... read..

"Accountability of Railway Ministry, Central Govt should be fixed": Mallikarjun Kharge on train derailment in Bihar

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:19:03 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday expressed condolences to the families of the deceased following the derailment of the Assam bound North-East Express train a day ago ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Rowdy sheeter tries to escape from police custody in Chengalpattu, shot at

Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu) | October 12, 2023 11:18:54 AM IST

A rowdy sheeter was shot at and injured by the police when he allegedly tried to escape from their clutches in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu on Wednesday morning, officials said. ... read..

Rajasthan: Bus overturns near Dausa, 12 injured

Dausa (Rajasthan) | October 12, 2023 11:18:44 AM IST

A bus carrying 30 passengers overturned in Dausa district in Rajasthan on Thursday morning, police said. ... read..

Disheartened, extremely sad: CM Nitish Kumar reacts 12 hours after train derailment

Patna (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 11:18:40 AM IST

Reacting 12 hours after the derailment of the North East Express train in Bihar's Buxar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he is 'disheartened' at the incident and is 'extremely sad'. ... read..

Assam police arrest two drug peddlers in Khanapara, seize drugs

Guwahati (Assam) | October 12, 2023 11:18:37 AM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police apprehended two drug peddlers and seized drugs from their possession in the Khanapara area in Guwahati. ... read..

Goa: Police bust World Cup betting racket at Porvorim, 3 arrested

Porvorim (Goa) | October 12, 2023 11:18:32 AM IST

Goa Police busted a cricket betting racket and arrested three men during a raid in Porvorim on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

Massive fire breaks out at shoe factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 10:16:54 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a shoe factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi area in the early hours of Thursday, said officials. ... read..

Bihar train accident: Union Minister Ashwini Choubey inspects restoration work, rescue ops

Buxar (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 10:16:52 AM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Choubey on Thursday inspected restoration work and rescue operations following the mishap in which the 21 coaches of Kamakhya-Bound North-East Express derailed in Bihar a day ago. ... read..

IPS officer DC Jain promoted to Special Director in CBI

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 10:16:49 AM IST

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) for the appointment of IPS officer DC Jain as Special director in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..

Rajasthan polls: BJP's Mukesh Goyal breaks down after being denied ticket from Kotputli

Kotputli-Behror (Rajasthan) | October 12, 2023 10:16:44 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mukesh Goyal broke down after being denied a ticket from the Kotputli constituency for the upcoming assembly elections in Rajasthan. ... read..

Nara Lokesh meets Amit Shah, raises concern over his father Chandrababu Naidu's safety in jail

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 10:16:31 AM IST

As Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief, N Chandrababu Naidu, continues to remain in jail in connection with the skill development scam case, his son and the party General Secretary, Nara Lokesh, on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and expressed his ... read..

"Closely monitoring situation": Assam CM Sarma on North East Express derailment

Guwahati (Assam) | October 12, 2023 10:16:28 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he was closely monitoring the aftermath of the derailment of North East Express train and was in contact with the district authorities in Bihar's Buxar district and other agencies involved in the rescue work. ... read..

"Monitoring situation": Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on North-East Express train derailment

Shillong (Meghalaya) | October 12, 2023 9:16:11 AM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said that the state government is monitoring the situation following the incident in which 21 coaches of the North-East Express train in Bihar's Buxar district a day ago in which four people were killed a ... read..

Telangana assembly polls: BJP leader Bandi Sanjay dares AIMIM to contest outside Hyderabad

Karimnagar (Telangana) | October 12, 2023 9:16:04 AM IST

BJP National General Secretary Bandi Sanjay Kumar has criticized the AIMIM party, challenging them to contest the upcoming assembly elections across Telangana rather than limiting their contests to Hyderabad. ... read..

Kerala: Full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise conducted at T'puram International Airport

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 12, 2023 8:17:32 AM IST

Full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise (FSAEE) was conducted at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport "to deal with emergency situations on a real-time basi." ... read..

Kolkata: Farmers' rights take center stage at Picnic Garden's Durga Puja pandal

By Ujjwal Roy Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 12, 2023 8:17:28 AM IST

Preparations for Durga Puja are in full swing in West Bengal. Every year, Kolkata brings new puja themes that are unique and innovative in their own way. From pandals to Durga idols, devotees get to see various themed Durga Puja pandals. ... read..

Odisha should lead way in developing roadmap for millets for next decade globally: CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 12, 2023 8:17:26 AM IST

As Odisha gears up for holding an International Convention on Millets on November 10 and 11, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that "Odisha should lead the way in developing the roadmap for millets for the next decade, both nationally and internationally ... read..

"India true leader when it comes to world affairs": Australian Speaker

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:24 AM IST

Australian Speaker Milton Dick has highlighted the growing stature of India in world politics. ... read..

Delhi Govt will set up more than 1000 Chhath Ghats across the capital: Atishi

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:23 AM IST

The Delhi government will set up more than 1,000 'Chhath Ghats' across Delhi for 'Chhath Puja' this year, Revenue Minister Atishi said. ... read..

Delhi Police arrests two accused in connection with viral video of man dragged by car

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:17 AM IST

Two accused were arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district in connection with the viral video of a man being dragged by a car in Delhi, police said. ... read..

Tripura CM directs police to take action against coercive puja donation for Durga Puja festivities

Agartala (Tripura) | October 12, 2023 7:17:12 AM IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed the Tripura Police to take stringent actions against individuals involved in "forcefully collecting puja subscriptions" by stopping vehicles on state roads. ... read..

Bihar train accident: 4 dead, over 50 injured after Northeast Express derails near Buxar

Buxar (Bihar) | October 12, 2023 4:15:32 AM IST

At least four people have died and around 50 people were injured after 21 coaches of the North East Express train derailed near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district, an official said. ... read..

Many reasons not to vote for BJP, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 12:16:59 AM IST

There are many reasons not to vote for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday while stressing that his party has no "magic bullets" but good governance to offer to people. ... read..

J-K: IT conducts search, seizure operation in Kashmir

Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 12, 2023 12:16:38 AM IST

The Income Tax (IT) Department conducted a search and seizure operation in the Kashmir Valley on a prominent business group, engaged in various sectors namely, Cement, Steel, Glass, Plywood, Real Estate, Tourism, Textiles and Healthcare, etc, on Monday, a ... read..

Experts call for balanced technology policies to maximise benefits from GM crops

Kochi (Kerala) | October 12, 2023 12:16:33 AM IST

Agricultural experts have emphasised that formulating balanced technology policies is crucial for maximizing benefits from GM crops. ... read..

J-K: Terrorist hideout busted in Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 12, 2023 12:16:28 AM IST

Doda Police and the Indian Army on Wednesday busted a terrorist hideout in a joint search operation in Seoz Dhar Bhaderwah and recovered several weapons from the hideout. ... read..

"97 percent cases on PFI found to be false," says Congress leader Digvijaya Singh

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | October 12, 2023 12:16:26 AM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh is once on headlines for his recent claim that 97 per cent cases against the banned organisation Popular Front of India (PFI) were "false". ... read..

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