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Air India cancels two flights in wake of Hamas attack on Israel

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 8:46:17 PM IST

An Air India Flight from New Delhi to Tel Aviv on Saturday and a return flight from Tel Aviv to New Delhi have been cancelled in the wake of a Hamas rocket attack on Israel. ... read..

GST Council decides to cede right to tax extra neutral alcohol to states

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 8:46:09 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to exempt Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), a key raw material for manufacturing alcoholic liquor for human consumption, from the GST, giving s ... read..

GST Council raises upper age limit of president, members of Appellate Tribunals

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 8:46:06 PM IST

The 52nd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to cap the maximum age of President and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. ... read..

Sikkim flash floods: Mortal remains of 8 Army personnel recovered, search on for 14 others missing

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 8:46:01 PM IST

The mortal remains of eight Army personnel, who were part of a group of soldiers that went missing following flash floods in Sikkim, were recovered on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates Centre for Science Learning and Creativity in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 8:45:58 PM IST

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday inaugurated the Centre for Science Learning and Creativity (CSLC) near Shoghi in Shimla. ... read..

DG Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry visits disaster-affected areas of North Sikkim

North Sikkim (Sikkim) | October 7, 2023 8:46:04 PM IST

Director General of Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry on Saturday visited the disaster-affected areas in North Sikkim affected by the recent flash floods in the state earlier this month. ... read..

"No country can progress without robust internal security": Amit Shah at 49th All India Police Science Congress

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 7, 2023 7:49:53 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that no country in the world can progress without focussing on strengthening internal security and securing its internal borders. ... read..

YEIDA launches scheme to set up toy, furniture parks in Greater Noida

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 7:49:51 PM IST

In a significant step towards realizing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of making Uttar Pradesh a thriving hub for micro and small-scale industries, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched a scheme aimed at esta ... read..

'Right to Social Security' act should be made in this country: Ashok Gehlot on caste based census

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 7, 2023 7:49:48 PM IST

After the Bihar Government released caste-based census data, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday announced that soon his state would undertake a caste-based census, mirroring the recent initiative undertaken by Bihar. ... read..

"Highly commendable": Himachal Congress President lauds CM Sukhu's work on rehabilitation work

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 7:49:46 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress President and Member of Parliament Pratibha Singh on Saturday lauded the efforts of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu for relief and rehabilitation work in disaster-affected-areas and said that the rehabilitation work in the ... read..

Jharkhand HC quashes FIR against BJP leader Pratul Shahdev

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 7, 2023 7:49:41 PM IST

Jharkhand High Court has quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratul Shahdev in a case under the SC/ST act. ... read..

Brij Bhushan case: One of complainants was in sexual harassment committee, argues BJP MP's counsel

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 7:49:56 PM IST

The counsel for BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan submitted that one of the complainants was a member of the sexual harassment committee, but she never disclosed the incident that occurred in Kazakhstan in 2012 until April 2023. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 'Shakti Didi' will address problems of women every Wednesday

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 7:49:23 PM IST

As a part of the campaign launched by the Uttar Pradesh government dedicated to the safety, respect, and empowerment of women a team of two female police officers (Shakti Didi) will visit villages and cities to inform women about the government's women-ce ... read..

Labourer killed, 6 others injured as dug-up mud falls on them in MP's Jabalpur

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 7:49:20 PM IST

A labourer was killed at a construction site when he was buried alive under the dug-up mud at a construction site in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Saturday, the police said. ... read..

MP: FSSAI certifies Indore Central Jail as 'Eat Right Campus'

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 6:47:26 PM IST

The cleanest city in the country, Indore has added another feather to its cap after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certified Indore Central Jail as 'Eat Right Campus'. ... read..

No intention to shift AAP MP Sanjay Singh: ED tells court

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 6:47:24 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed Delhi's Rouse Avenue District Court on Saturday that it has no intention of shifting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh to the lockup of Tughlak Road Police Station since the pest control ... read..

"We'll not let anyone take water from Punjab": BJP state president Sunil Jhakar on SYL dispute

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 7, 2023 6:47:03 PM IST

Days after the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Punjab government for not taking steps for the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jhakar, on Saturday said that they will not let an ... read..

"Fooled people of Bihar...": BJP leader Rajyavardhan Rathore on caste census

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 7, 2023 6:46:51 PM IST

Reacting to the newly released caste census in Bihar, BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Saturday said that people of the state have been fooled by the Nitish Kumar government with this survey. ... read..

'Stood behind you like rock': Jitendra Awhad defends Sharad Pawar against rebel faction's allegations

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 7, 2023 6:46:40 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Jitendra Awhad on Saturday criticized the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the party for allegedly targeting Sharad Pawar. Awhad emphasized that despite their allegations of Sharad Pawar running the party like a "personal fie ... read..

Gopal Rai launches anti-dust campaign in Delhi to combat air pollution

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 6:46:34 PM IST

Delhi Environment, Development, and General Administration Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday launched an anti-dust campaign to combat air pollution in Delhi. ... read..

Indian Navy implements '360 Degree appraisal mechanism' to enhance promotion evaluation

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 5:45:09 PM IST

The Indian Navy on Saturday unveiled the '360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism,' to evaluating officers' suitability for promotion. ... read..

Kerala CM Vijayan alleges conspiracy behind bribe allegations against Health Minister's office

General News | October 7, 2023 5:44:56 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday claimed that a well-orchestrated conspiracy was behind the recent bribery allegations directed at the personal assistant of State Health Minister Veena George. ... read..

CEC meeting of Congress to finalise candidates for MP polls underway

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 5:44:48 PM IST

The Central Election Committee meeting of Congress to finalise candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections is underway in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh asked to appear before court for remarks over RSS leader Golwalkar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 7, 2023 5:44:42 PM IST

Thane Magistrate Court has issued a summon to Congress MP Digvijaya Singh for his alleged defamatory social media post against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar. ... read..

PM Modi reviews progress of announcements made in his Red Fort speech

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 4:50:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held an important meeting to review the progress of announcements made by him in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort. ... read..

"Vindictive attitude": Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi shreds BJP over order Raghav Chadha bungalow order

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 4:50:26 PM IST

Amid a Delhi court order, directing suspended AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha to vacate his bungalow, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday came down heavily on the BJP-led Centre over the allotment of government properties to Parliament ... read..

Delhi airport thefts: 7 baggage handlers arrested, airline officials being probed

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 4:50:21 PM IST

Delhi Police have arrested seven loaders in connection with a series of thefts at the Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

"Proud of our athletes": DK Shivakumar congratulates Indian contingent for 100 medals at Asian games

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 7, 2023 4:49:58 PM IST

After India reached the milestone of winning 100 medals at the Asian Games for the first time, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday lauded Indian athletes for surpassing the milestone of 100 medals in the Asian Games. ... read..

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij challenges Arvind Kejriwal to list party's "scams"

Haryana | October 7, 2023 4:49:53 PM IST

Haryana's Home Minister Anil Vij threw down the gauntlet to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal, urging him to publicly disclose the list of alleged scams committed by his party. ... read..

"Vindictive attitude": Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi shreds BJP over Raghav Chadha bungalow order

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 4:49:44 PM IST

Amid a Delhi court order, directing suspended AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha to vacate his bungalow, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday came down heavily on the BJP-led Centre over the allotment of government properties to Parliament ... read..

AAP MP Sanjay Singh moves plea against ED's 'bid to shift him to police lockup'

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 6:47:08 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has moved an application in Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi, saying that Enforcement Directorate officials tried to shift from the premises of ED to Police Station Tughlak Road on purported grounds wh ... read..

SYL issue: Chandigarh police detain BJP leaders, workers protesting outside Punjab CM's residence

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 7, 2023 3:46:18 PM IST

Chandigarh police on Saturday detained Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers protesting outside Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence over Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute. ... read..

Tripura Police arrest freelance scribe from West Bengal for spreading misinformation

Agartala (Tripura) | October 7, 2023 3:46:15 PM IST

Tripura Police has arrested Saikat Talapatra, an independent journalist, from West Bengal's Sodepur area for allegedly spreading canards against several political personalities. ... read..

BJP's Tejasvi Surya criticises K'taka govt for delaying K-RIDE MD appointment

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 7, 2023 3:45:50 PM IST

Amid the traffic woes in Bengaluru, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya on Saturday criticised the Congress-led government in the state for allegedly delaying the process of appointment of a full-time Managing ... read..

MP: CM Chouhan flags off 'Mobile Kitchen Centres' under Deendayal Rasoi Yojana

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 2:49:49 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday flagged off 'Mobile Kitchen Centres' under the Deendayal Rasoi Yojana to provide food at an affordable rate from the smart city park in the state capital Bhopal. ... read..

Expelled BSP leader Imran Masood meets KC Venugopal, to make Congress 'homecoming' later today

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 2:49:41 PM IST

Ahead of his return to the Congress, expelled Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader and former Uttar Pradesh MLA, Imran Masood, met AICC general secretary in charge of organisation, KC Venugopal at the party headquarters in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

J-K: 3 dead, 5 injured after car skids off Doda Marmat road, falls into gorge

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 7, 2023 2:49:37 PM IST

Three people were killed and five others injured after a car skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Humbal in Doda Marmat road in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out at house in Noida's Sector 8, no casualties

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 2:49:29 PM IST

A fire broke out at a house in Noida's Sector 8 in Uttar Pradesh, fire officials said on Saturday. ... read..

"If previous government had constructed properly..." Sikkim Chief Minister on hydel dam destroyed in flash floods

North Sikkim (Sikkim) | October 7, 2023 1:51:17 PM IST

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday said that maximum damage in the flash floods in Teesta River took place after the 1200 MW dam in Chungthang in the State's Mangan district broke alleging substandard construction work by the previous gov ... read..

TMC protest against Centre for 'withholding MGNREGA funds' enters third day

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 7, 2023 1:50:52 PM IST

The Raj Bhavan protest staged by Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the Central government alleging a delay in fund allocation under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other social security schemes for West Bengal entered t ... read..

"Caste census is important for development of socially oppressed sections": Congress MP Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 1:50:47 PM IST

Supporting Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's statement about conducting a caste census in Chhattisgarh, party MP Manickam Tagore said that the caste census is important for the development of the socially oppressed sections of the society ... read..

Assam STF arrests six drug peddlers; seize 87 gm heroin in Kamrup

Guwahati (Assam) | October 7, 2023 12:50:30 PM IST

The sleuths of the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam on Saturday apprehended six drug peddlers and seized 87.4 grams of heroin at the Sonapur area in Assam's Kamrup. ... read..

National workshop highlights role of technology innovation hubs in advancing Cyber-Physical Systems

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 12:50:27 PM IST

The 3rd National Workshop of Technology Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems (TIPS) has shed light on the pivotal role played by the Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-I ... read..

Delhi govt to demand withdrawal of 28 pc tax on online gaming industry at GST meet: Atishi

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 12:50:22 PM IST

Ahead of the 52nd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting on Saturday, Delhi Finance Minister Atishi criticised the Centre over the imposition of 28 per cent tax on online gaming industry, adding that the Coucil should consider withdrawing the tax ev ... read..

Excise police case: Sanjay Singh's close associate Vivek Tyagi arrives at ED office

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 12:50:10 PM IST

Vivek Tyagi, an alleged close associate of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, on Saturday arrived at the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) office in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

Assam govt sets up SIT to probe APSC cash-for-job scam

Guwahati (Assam) | October 7, 2023 11:51:31 AM IST

The Assam government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) cash-for-job scam that was registered in 2016. ... read..

ISRO to commence unmanned flight tests for Gaganyaan mission

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 7, 2023 11:51:29 AM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has started preparations for unmanned flight tests as part of the Gaganyaan mission, the agency said on Saturday. ... read..

Church forms collegiate tribunal against Kerala priest accused of violating ecclesiastical norms

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 7, 2023 11:51:24 AM IST

The Thamarassery diocese of the catholic church in Kerala has constituted a collegiate tribunal to initiate a penal judicial process against a priest who was accused by church authorities of violating a series of ecclesiastical norms. ... read..

"Got to demonstrate our aerial prowess": Commanding Officer of IAF's MiG-29 squadron on Cairo exercise

Adampur, Jalandhar (Punjab) | October 7, 2023 11:51:22 AM IST

A MiG-29 fighter from 28 Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) returned from the 'Exercise Bright Star' in Egypt on Saturday. ... read..

Sikkim flash flood death toll rises to 26; 142 people still missing

North Sikkim (Sikkim) | October 7, 2023 11:51:19 AM IST

State Disaster Management Authority has said that the death toll from flash floods in Sikkim has reached 26 with 142 people still reported missing. ... read..

UDF announces secretariat siege against Kerala govt on Oct 18

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 7, 2023 10:49:06 AM IST

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Friday announced a secretariat siege on October 18 against the CPI(M)-led government in Kerala. ... read..

Fire breaks out at godown in Delhi's Kammrudin Nagar; no casualties

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 10:48:56 AM IST

A fire broke out at a godown in the Kammrudin Nagar behind Hanuman mandir in the national capital on Friday midnight, officials said. ... read..

"Fit case for derecognition": BJP leader Naqvi demands ban on Congress over poster

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 10:48:52 AM IST

Wading into the ongoing poster war with the Congress, BJP leader and former Union minister, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday demanded that the Election Commission ban the grand old party for a poster equating the current regime under the leadership of Prim ... read..

Man in jet suit takes to skies at Kochi event, leaves spectators spellbound

Kochi (Kerala) | October 7, 2023 9:50:11 AM IST

It was gobsmacking moment for people and guests gathered on the premises of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kochi on Friday morning, as they saw a man defying gravity and taking to the skies. ... read..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates G -Tech, Multiverse Technologies Expo

Panaji (Goa) | October 7, 2023 9:50:09 AM IST

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant on Friday inaugurated 'G -Tech Goa' biggest Multiverse Technologies Expo organised by Computer Dealers Forum of Goa (CDFG). The event was attended by Chandrakant Shetye, MLA and Chairman Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd. a ... read..

Congress CEC meet to finalise candidates for Madhya Pradesh polls today

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 9:49:52 AM IST

The Congress's Central Election Committee (CEC) will meet on Saturday to brainstorm on candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, which is scheduled to be held later this year. ... read..

"Will not take part in Durga Puja...Governor must listen", says Abhishek Banerjee in protest at Raj Bhavan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 7, 2023 8:49:29 AM IST

Amid ongoing protests by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Centre's alleged delay in the allocation of funds under MGNREGA, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said that he would not take part in Durga Puja festivities ti ... read..

"What is truth that they are going to find": CM Siddaramaiah on BJP's fact-finding committee visit to Shivamogga

Chitradurga (Karnataka) | October 7, 2023 7:48:58 AM IST

After Bharatiya Janata Party announced to send a fact-finding committee to violence hit-Shivamogga district, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said, "What is the truth that they are going to find about?" ... read..

"We will continue fight till OBC women are included in Women's Reservation bill", says K Kavitha in London

London | October 7, 2023 7:48:56 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha who is on her two-day visit to the United Kingdom has said that Women's Reservation Bill does not include the OBC women, so "we will continue the fight until they are included". ... read..

MP: Police recover over Rs 13 lakh from vehicle in Chhatarpur, investigation underway

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 7:48:53 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh police have recovered Rs 13,72,000 from a vehicle in the Civil Lines area of Chhatarpur district on Friday. ... read..

Chhattisgarh HC rejects bail petition of 3 accused in liquor scam

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | October 7, 2023 6:45:20 AM IST

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Friday rejected the bail application of three accused Anwar Dhebar, Trilok Singh Dhillon and Nitesh Purohit in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam. ... read..

UP sets target to procure 5.82 lakh metric tonnes of 'Shree Anna' in 3 months

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 6:45:18 AM IST

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intention to promote 'Shree Anna' (coarse grains) across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has raised its procurement target for 'Shree Anna' to 5.82 lakh metric tonnes during a three-month period spanning ... read..

Delhi: Directorate of Vigilance writes to Assembly Speaker on MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi over misuse of Government Accommodation

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 6:45:16 AM IST

The Directorate of Vigilance wrote a letter to the Delhi Assembly speaker, Ram Niwas Goel regarding recovery of damages from MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi, in lieu of illegal allotment and misuse of Government Accommodation. ... read..

Tripura CM Saha urges BJP workers to prepare for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Boxanagar (Tripura) | October 7, 2023 6:45:12 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has urged Bharatiya Janata Party workers to continue their tireless work, which will eventually help the party to secure victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. ... read..

Assam police seize 1320 kg of Burmese Supari from Hailakandi

Hailakandi (Assam) | October 7, 2023 5:44:28 AM IST

Assam police have seized 22 sacks of Burmese supari (betel nut) weighing approximately 1320 kg and 4 vehicles in Assam's Hailakandi district. ... read..

Delhi Govt to introduce policy for compensation to victims of electrocution

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 5:44:24 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday approved a policy direction proposed by the power minister to enhance public safety and ensure timely assistance to electrocution victims. ... read..

"BJP afraid of Rahul Gandhi": Rajasthan Minister on poster row

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 7, 2023 4:44:57 AM IST

Rajasthan cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on Friday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the latter's poster portraying Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as 'Ravan.' ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami gives appointment letters to 10 Junior Assistants in Transport Dept

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 7, 2023 4:44:53 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday handed over appointment letters to 10 candidates selected through the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission for the post of Junior Assistant under the Transport Department in the Secretariat. ... read..

"Arbitrary and unprecedented": Raghav Chadha slams BJP after court setback on bungalow

New Delhi | October 7, 2023 3:44:46 AM IST

Aam Adami Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said that the cancellation of his allotted bungalow is 'arbitrary and unprecedented'. ... read..

"Rajasthan will also conduct caste census like Bihar", says CM Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 7, 2023 3:44:40 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced that the state will conduct a caste-based census like done in Bihar. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Fire breaks out at oil factory in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 2:44:49 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at an oil factory in Bhatapara industrial area of Gwalior on Friday night. ... read..

"Appealed to centre for compensation of 4860 Cr but...": CM Siddaramaiah on drought situation in Karnataka

Chitradurga (Karnataka) | October 7, 2023 2:44:47 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the state governmnet has appealed to the centre for compensation of 4860 crores but the amount of loss incurred is more than 30,000 crores due to drought in the state. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi declares Dolphin as State aquatic animal

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 2:44:45 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal. ... read..

"BJP will win record seats in Madhya Pradesh": Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Katni (Madhya Pradesh) | October 7, 2023 1:45:23 AM IST

"The BJP will win record seats in Madhya Pradesh" assembly polls later this year, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said here on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra: Man killed, 3 others injured after being hit by speeding car in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 7, 2023 1:45:19 AM IST

A pedestrian was killed and at least three people were injured after a speeding car hit them on Friday evening. ... read..

Andhra govt diverting salaries of civil service employees for other expenditures: JSP chief Pawan Kalyan

Amravati (Maharashtra) | October 6, 2023 11:50:35 PM IST

Actor turned politician Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan on Friday slammed the Jagan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government over the financial situation of the state and alleged that the state government is even diverting the salaries of civil servic ... read..

Kupwara prospered a lot in last three years: J-K LG Manoj Sinha

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 6, 2023 11:50:33 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha who is on a two-day visit to Kupwara said that the district has prospererd a lot in the last three years. ... read..

Setback for Raghav Chadha: Delhi Court vacates interim order, AAP MP may lose govt bungalow

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 11:50:31 PM IST

A Delhi Court has vacated an interim order passed on April 18 directing the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to not dispossess Raghav Chadha from the government bungalow without due process of law. ... read..

"Instructions given to investigate Goregaon fire incident": Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 6, 2023 11:50:29 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday informed that instructions have been issued to the officials for the investigation into the Goregaon fire incident resulting in deaths of eight people. ... read..

UP CM Yogi embarks on three-day tour of Uttarakhand

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 6, 2023 11:50:27 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday embarked on a three-day tour of Uttarakhand. ... read..

Delhi LG reviews preparedness for ninth P20 Summit

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 11:50:24 PM IST

With just six days left for the Ninth P20 Summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Friday reviewed the status and preparedness of "Yashobhoomi", the India International Convention Centre (IICC), and its surroundings at Dwarka, New Delhi, in view of ... read..

Goa: MGP MLA Jit Arolkar demands cancellation of Pernem draft zoning plan

North Goa (Goa) | October 6, 2023 11:50:22 PM IST

Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) MLA Jit Arolkar, along with a delegation, met Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and issued a warning of protests if the draft zoning plan for Pernem taluka is not cancelled. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: DRM inspects Srikulam road-Visakhapatnam section

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | October 6, 2023 11:50:20 PM IST

Saurabh Prasad, Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair Division on Friday carried out inspection in the Visakhapatnam- Srikakulam section of Waltair division and Window trailing inspection from Dusi to Visakhapatnam along with senior officials of the Divisio ... read..

One held for stealing oil from IOCL pipeline in Delhi's Dwarka

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 11:50:18 PM IST

One person was arrested for allegedly stealing oil from the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) pipeline in Dwarka, police said on Friday. ... read..

Pune: Alert railway staff averted major accident

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 6, 2023 11:50:16 PM IST

The timely action by authorities of the Pune railway division have averted a major accident by promptly removing the big boulders placed on railway track by unknown individuals. ... read..

Malegaon blast: Sudhakar Chaturvedi requests Special NIA court to cancel his bail, to be taken into custody again

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 11:50:08 PM IST

Sudhakar Chaturvedi, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has requested the Special NIA court to cancel his bail and to be taken into custody again as he does not have an accommodation in Mumbai to attend day-to-day court hearings in the trial. ... read..

Threat of cybercrime increasing despite technological advancements: Kerala Guv

Kochi (Kerala) | October 6, 2023 11:50:06 PM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday emphasized the need to address the increasing threat of cybercrime despite technological advancements. ... read..

SYL dispute: Punjab govt will have to change its attitude according to SC's directions, says Haryana CM Khattar

Chandigarh (Haryana) | October 6, 2023 11:50:04 PM IST

Days after the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Punjab government for not taking steps for the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that the bordering state will have to change ... read..

SC to hear PIL against prior approval to investigate govt official for corruption on November 20

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:46:23 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday posted for hearing on November 20 a plea challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of the Prevention of Corruption Act which mandates obtaining prior sanction from the competent authority before initiating an inqui ... read..

AAP appoints in-charges for 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:45:48 PM IST

Gearing up for the upcoming general elections, the Aam Aadmi Party has appointed Lok Sabha in-charges for the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. ... read..

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:45:43 PM IST

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy on Friday. The Flag Officer was Commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 July 1987 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare, according to an official state ... read..

Delhi govt to run anti-dust campaign under Winter Action Plan

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:45:38 PM IST

The Delhi government is set to conduct an anti-dust campaign from October 7 to November 7 under the 'Winter action plan', an official statement said. ... read..

NIA's 2-day Anti-Terror Conference concludes with resolve for intensification of united fight by agencies to curb terrorism

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:45:36 PM IST

The two-day Anti-Terror Conference organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) concluded on Friday with a resolve for intensification of united fight by the counter terrorism agencies of the central and state. ... read..

Bombay High Court extends relief to Rohit Pawar's firm till Maharashtra pollution control board files reply

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 6, 2023 10:45:34 PM IST

The Bombay High Court has extended the interim relief granted to Sharad Pawar-led NCP MLA Rohit Pawar's company Baramati Agro Ltd till October 16. ... read..

Assam CM takes part in release function of logo, jersey, theme song of Khel Maharan event in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | October 6, 2023 10:45:31 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took part in the release function of the logo, jersey and theme song of the 'Khel Maharan' at Janata Bhawan in Assam's Guwahati. ... read..

Nitin Gadkari approves standards for the construction of bus bodies

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:45:29 PM IST

Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that he has approved standards for the construction of bus bodies, which will be uniformly applicable to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and bus body builders. ... read..

Delhi Metro extends last train timings for World Cup-2023 match days

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:45:26 PM IST

In order to facilitate spectators during the World Cup-2023 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium (Ferozeshah Kotla Grounds) here, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday announced the extension of its last train timings by 30 minutes on all lines. ... read..

Nitin Gadakri approves Rs 154 crore to build bridges in Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:45:24 PM IST

Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Friday that schemes worth Rs 154.25 crore had been approved for the Una and Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CIRF). ... read..

Telangana CM KCR can only fulfil aspirations of Babasaheb Ambedkar: BRS MLC K Kavitha in London

London | October 6, 2023 10:45:22 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Friday visited the Ambedkar Museum in London and emphasized that only Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao can fulfill the aspirations of Babasaheb Ambedkar. ... read..

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