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4 dead as fire breaks out at pharmaceutical factory in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 6, 2023 10:44:49 AM IST

Four people lost their lives after a fire broke out at a pharmaceutical factory in Amritsar's Nag Kalan village on Thursday night, said officials. ... read..

Pakistan Bar association commends initiatives undertaken by India's Supreme Court

By Sushil Batra New Delhi | October 6, 2023 10:44:47 AM IST

The Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan has written to the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association of India (SCBAI) Adish Aggarwala commending the initiatives undertaken by India's apex court. ... read..

I-T searches continue for second day at premises of DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 10:44:42 AM IST

The income tax department continues its searches at the premises of DMK MP and former Union minister S Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. ... read..

Sikkim flash floods: 6 soldiers among 19 dead; 103 missing

Gangtok (Sikkim) | October 6, 2023 10:45:16 AM IST

At least 19 people have died, including six army personnel, in the flash floods in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday, the State Disaster Management Authority said. ... read..

Odisha-based miniature artist carves smallest World Cup trophy on turmeric

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | October 6, 2023 9:45:15 AM IST

With the ICC Cricket World Cup fever set to grip the nation, an Odisha-based miniature artist, L Eswar Rao, has chosen a unique way to express his love for the game. ... read..

TMC's protests against Centre over 'withholding funds' to continue: Mahua Moitra

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 9:45:11 AM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra said that protests against the Central Government over alleged inadequate disbursement of funds for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal will continue till the state gets its due. ... read..

Mumbai: Seven dead, 39 injured after fire breaks out in Goregaon building

Goregoan (Maharashtra) | October 6, 2023 9:45:09 AM IST

At least seven people were killed and 39 injured after a fire broke out in Mumbai's Goregaon building in the early hours of Friday, officials said. ... read..

Election Commission to hear pleas by NCP factions over party name, symbol row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 6, 2023 9:45:05 AM IST

The Election Commission of India will hear the plea of both the factions of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Friday over claims on the party name and symbol. ... read..

"Protest will continue till state gets MGNREGA dues": TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 9:44:54 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, party MP Mahua Moitra on Friday said the demonstrations will continue till the state gets its 'due'. ... read..

Delhi L-G Saxena orders CBI inquiry into appointment of 7 teachers using forged documents

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 7:45:00 AM IST

After terminating seven teachers of Delhi Government aided school over forged documents, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the matter. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Rayalaseema Samithi expresses concern over Krishna River water sharing with Telangana

Nandhyala (Andhra Pradesh) | October 6, 2023 7:44:54 AM IST

Bojja Dasaratha Rami Reddy, President of Rayalaseema Saguneeti Sadhana Samithi has expressed concern over the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet on October 4, providing additional rules and regulations to the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal on the use of Krishna ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: WWF, Forest dept teams count Dolphins in Ganges River through GPS

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 6, 2023 7:44:52 AM IST

The teams of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Forest Department are counting dolphins with the help of GPS in Garh Ganga at Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh. The team so far counted four dolphins in the Garh Ganga of Garhmukteshwar area. ... read..

"There is political conspiracy in it": TMC leader Rathin Ghosh after ED raid at his residence

North 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 7:44:50 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials left the residence of Trinamool Congress leader Rathin Ghosh after hours of raid conducted in connection with an alleged recruitment scam in the Madhyamgram Municipality. ... read..

Kerala High Court grants parole to convict sentenced for life imprisonment to undergo IVF treatment

Kochi (Kerala) | October 6, 2023 7:44:48 AM IST

The Kerala High Court has ordered to grant parole to a convict sentenced to life imprisonment for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment. ... read..

Meghalaya govt, Guwahati Airport organize workshop on 'the last mile connectivity'

Shillong (Meghalaya) | October 6, 2023 6:50:41 AM IST

Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL), the operator of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Guwahati and Meghalaya Department of Tourism jointly organized a workshop on 'development of tourism industry in the North East Region' ... read..

"Stalin is behaving like a dictator": AIADMK leader D Jayakumar on teachers' protest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 6:50:39 AM IST

AIADMK senior leader and former Tamil Nadu minister D Jayakumar on Thursday took a jibe at the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the detention of teachers who have been protesting for more than a week in Chennai against the state government for equ ... read..

"Have you forgotten oaths like promises": Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over Rahul Gandhi poster row

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 6:50:35 AM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over a graphic prominently featuring her brother and party leader Rahul Gandhi with a bearded visage and seven heads, reminiscent of Ravana. ... read..

Vendetta politics: KC Venugopal backs Sanjay Singh, also opposes Sukhpal Khaira's arrest under AAP govt in Punjab

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 6:50:33 AM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal has stood in solidarity with Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh over his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case and at the same time has also opposed the arrest of Sukhpal Singh Khaira by the Punjab polic ... read..

"In a way this is my 'goodbye': Yashodhara Raje Scindia announces she won't contest elections from Shivpuri

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) | October 6, 2023 5:45:56 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashodhara Raje Scindia has announced that she will not contest elections from Shivpuri Assembly seat. ... read..

Mizoram: Heroin worth Rs 1.04 crore recovered, Myanmar national held

Champhai (Mizoram) | October 6, 2023 5:45:55 AM IST

A woman from Myanmar was arrested and heroin worth Rs 1.04 crore was recovered in Champhai here by Assam Rifles on Wednesday. ... read..

Punjab Governor seeks detailed report from CM Mann on Tarn Taran 'illegal' mining incident

Chandigarh, (Punjab) | October 6, 2023 5:45:53 AM IST

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has written a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding Tarn Taran 'illegal' mining incident and sought a detailed report following the same. ... read..

"CM was busy saving his chair...": BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri attacks Ashok Gehlot

Tonk (Rajasthan) | October 6, 2023 5:45:51 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Tonk district incharge for the upcoming state assembly polls, Ramesh Bidhuri, on Thursday launched a scathing attack at the Rajasthan government led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot stating that the latter was busy saving his ... read..

Over 1.36 crore school students from across the country participate in Veer Gatha Project 3.0

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 5:45:47 AM IST

More than 1.36 crore school students from 36 states and UTs participated enthusiastically in the 3rd edition of the Veer Gatha Project. The students sent poems, paintings, essays, videos, etc. to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/pe ... read..

More than Rs 18 lakh crores invested since 2014 in transformation of our cities, towns: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 5:45:45 AM IST

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, addressed the National Workshop on Capacity Building of Urban Local Bodies on Thursday. ... read..

Karnataka: Mandya police detains members of pro-Kannada organisations protesting over Cauvery water issue

Mandya (Karnataka) | October 6, 2023 5:45:43 AM IST

Mandya police on Thursday detained members of pro-Kannada organisations protesting over the Cauvery Water Issue. ... read..

KTR alleges Telangana Congress chief has 'RSS links', claims he will end up joining BJP

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 6, 2023 4:49:28 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President and minister in Telangana government KT Rama Rao (KTR) alleged that Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy has links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and he will end up joining BJP after assembly el ... read..

NCP passes resolutions in extended working committee meet, says party stands together in face of "external political attacks"

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 4:49:24 AM IST

Ahead of the assembly elections in five states, the Nationalist Congress Party held the Extended Working Committee Meeting at the Constitution Club of India on Thursday. ... read..

Ranbir Kapoor requests for one week time, says ED lawyer on summon issued over Mahadev betting app

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | October 6, 2023 3:49:42 AM IST

The lawyer for the Enforcement Directorate has said that Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has requested one week time to appear before the ED regarding the summon issued to him in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. ... read..

Nicotine Replacement Therapy, a crucial tool to fight against smoking: Experts

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 3:49:38 AM IST

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offers a 50 per cent higher probability of quitting smoking compared to attempting to quit without it, and it is both safe and readily available without the need for a prescription, experts said. ... read..

"We deserve more seats in Kerala": Indian Union Muslim League leader PK Kunhalikutty

Ernakulam (Kerala) | October 6, 2023 2:44:59 AM IST

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) National General Secretary, PK Kunhalikutty has said that the league deserves more seats to contest in Kerala and it is planning to contest in other states by collaborating with other parties. ... read..

'Farmers' interests to be protected': K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's advice to central team amid drought-like situation in state

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 6, 2023 2:44:57 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held talks with the members of the inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) and asked them to take suitable measures in the interest of farmers amid the drought-like situation in the state. ... read..

Efforts made to take country towards dictatorship: Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 6, 2023 2:44:55 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government accusing it of transforming the country to a dictatorial form of government. ... read..

Himachal govt to bring stringent laws to ensure safety of citizens from natural calamities

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 6, 2023 2:44:53 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that the state government is contemplating enforcing stringent laws to ensure the safety of its citizens from natural calamities. ... read..

J-K: Officer injured in likely grenade accident in Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 6, 2023 1:44:56 AM IST

An officer was injured in a likely grenade accident at a post in Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP chief pledges 'stronger' party focus ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 6, 2023 1:44:54 AM IST

With barely six months left for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Thursday said that they will be "focusing on strengthening the party" and presenting the progress card of the Modi government's nine years of rule. ... read..

Ramalinga Swami is one of our most respected saints, says PM Modi on his 200th birth anniversary

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | October 6, 2023 1:44:52 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he is honoured to address the program marking the 200th birth anniversary of Ramalinga Swami, also known as Vallalar. ... read..

Maharashtra hospital deaths: CM Shinde orders collectors to visit healthcare facilities in their districts

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 1:44:50 AM IST

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday ordered every district collector in Maharashtra to immediately visit and inspect all government hospitals, municipal and municipal hospitals, primary health centers, and hospitals under the jurisdiction of medical ... read..

Pawan Kalyan dismisses speculations of exiting NDA, says 'Will let you know'

Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) | October 6, 2023 1:44:46 AM IST

Actor-turned-politician and JanaSena Party (JSP) President, K Pawan Kalyan, on Thursday dismissed the speculations over his exit from the NDA to support the TDP, saying that he will announce any decision to leave when necessary. ... read..

Kerala: Veteran CPI(M) leader and CITU State President Anathalavattom Anandan passes away

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 6, 2023 12:16:29 AM IST

Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) State President Anathalavattom Anandan passed away at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College on Thursday. He was 86 years old. ... read..

Union Power Ministry reviews impact of flash floods in Teesta basin on hydroelectric projects

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 12:16:27 AM IST

The Power Ministry is continuously monitoring the situation arising out of flash floods in Teesta Basin in Sikkim. Pankaj Agrawal, Secretary (Power) held an emergency meeting with NHPC wherein senior officers of the Ministry of Power and Central Electrici ... read..

BJP shares graphic portraying Rahul Gandhi as new era 'Ravana'; Congress calls it "shameful"

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 12:16:25 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a scathing attack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by sharing a graphic portraying him as the mythical character Ravana. ... read..

Citizens can now become drone pilots with any govt issued identity, address proof

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 12:16:21 AM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023 under which the mandatory requirement of a passport has been waived to further liberalise, promote and facilitate drone operations across the country. ... read..

Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project: Breakthrough of first mountain tunnel achieved in 10 months

Valsad (Gujarat) | October 6, 2023 12:16:12 AM IST

In a significant stride towards the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) marked a major breakthrough on Thursday with the announcement of the successful completion of the fi ... read..

BJP launches 'BhuPay' to take on Congress over issue of corruption

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 6, 2023 12:15:58 AM IST

As a move to corner the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh over the issue of corruption, BJP on Thursday launched a QR code 'BhuPay', taking users to a website carrying information about alleged scams that took place in the state invol ... read..

Telangana: Telangana: Police seize unaccounted cash worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 6, 2023 12:15:56 AM IST

Hyderabad Police on Thursday claimed to have seized Rs 35 lakhs of unaccounted cash during a surprise check of a vehicle in Jummerath Bazaar area of the city on Wednesday. ... read..

"Sanjay Singh is not the last": BJP hints at more AAP arrests

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 12:15:54 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Thursday that arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh is not the last AAP leader to be sent to Tihar as the investigation into the Delhi Liquor Policy case progresses. ... read..

PM Modi unveils development projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, attacks Congress over corruption

New Delhi | October 6, 2023 12:15:52 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated multiple development projects worth about Rs 5,000 crore at Jodhpur and laid the foundation stone of Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak Aur Udyaan in Jabalpur and also unveiled projects of over Rs 12,000 cr ... read..

Telangana assembly polls: State has 119 constituencies, 3.17 crore electors, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 6, 2023 12:15:45 AM IST

The Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar addressed the media in Hyderabad today about the poll preparedness of Telangana for the upcoming Assembly elections. ... read..

Assam: Eastern Army Command to host defence event "East Tech 2023" in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | October 6, 2023 12:15:43 AM IST

The Eastern Command of the Indian Army is set to host a Mega Defence event "East Tech 2023" showcasing the latest in defence technology, at Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati on October 10 and 11, first such event in the state. ... read..

"BJP wil form government in Bihar in 2025": Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar) | October 5, 2023 11:20:46 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in Bihar after the 2025 assembly polls. ... read..

Punjab: BSF finds China-made broken Quadcopter in Tarn Taran district

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | October 5, 2023 11:20:43 PM IST

Yet another Pakistani drone was found in a broken condition by Border Security Force (BSF) troops on the outskirts of Rasoolpur village in Tarn Taran district on Thursday. ... read..

Odisha: ED files prosecution complaint against alleged conman

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 5, 2023 11:20:37 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against alleged conman Jyoti Ranjan Beura alias Golden Baba under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at a Special Court here at Khorda in Bhubaneshwar, the agency said in a statement. ... read..

Syro-Malabar Church mourns passing away of Cardinal Telesphore Toppo

Kochi (Kerala) | October 5, 2023 11:20:31 PM IST

Cardinal George Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church expressed his deepest condolences on the demise of Cardinal Telesphore Toppo, the esteemed Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Ranchi and the former President of Catholic Bi ... read..

PM Modi attacks Congress, says his government checked corruption using trinity of 'Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, mobile'

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 11:20:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled development projects in sectors like road, rail, energy, housing and drinking water worth about Rs 12,600 crore in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh and attacked the Congress over "corruption" in government scheme ... read..

"False, baseless allegations": AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Delhi excise policy case

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 11:20:27 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday dismissed the allegations levelled against him in connection with the Delhi Excise policy case calling them "false and baseless". ... read..

Uttarakhand: MoU signed to provide better training in field of tourism, hospitality

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 5, 2023 11:20:25 PM IST

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Samagra Shiksha Uttarakhand and Swiss Education Group, Switzerland at the Secretariat on Thursday in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami with the objective to provide better train ... read..

Custodial interrogation necessary to trace out complete trail, says court while sending Sanjay Singh on remand

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 11:20:23 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday, while sending Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on remand, said custodial interrogation appears to be necessary in relation to the receipt of the amount and the other activities related to the same and also to t ... read..

Police use water cannons to disperse protesting AAP workers

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 5, 2023 11:20:21 PM IST

Police on Thursday used water cannons to disperse Aam Aadmi Party workers who were protesting against the arrest of party MP Sanjay Singh here. ... read..

Indian Army's Agniveer recruitment rally to be held in Mumbai from Nov 1 to 7

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 5, 2023 11:20:15 PM IST

The Indian Army's recruitment rally for Agniveer and regular cadres is to be held in Mumbai from November 1 to 7, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

Sanjay Singh arrest: Arvind Kejriwal accuses Centre of wasting time of investigation agencies by putting up fake cases

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 11:20:11 PM IST

AAP National Convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal following the arrest of party leader Sanjay Singh in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case said that the Centre is putting up false cases and wasting the time of investigative agencies . ... read..

Assam Congress stages protest against power tariff hike, burns down notice copy

Guwahati (Assam) | October 5, 2023 10:20:08 PM IST

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee staged a protest in Guwahati against the hike in power tariff and burnt the notice copy of the hike in electricity rate on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi: Court sends accused in Bhogal jewellery shop burglary case to two-day police custody

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 10:20:06 PM IST

Delhi's Saket Court on Thursday remanded Lokesh Srivas, accused in the Bhogal Jewellery Shop burglary case, to two days of police custody. ... read..

"PM Modi should also be praised that vaccine was made under his leadership": Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri on PM hailing 'Vaccine War' movie

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 10:19:58 PM IST

Director of a recently released 'The Vaccine War' movie Vivek Agnihotri on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the PM hailed the movie in his recent speech. ... read..

Mosque construction in Ayodhya not yet started due to lack of funds: Islamic Foundation secretary

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 10:19:53 PM IST

Despite the verdict of the Supreme Court awarding land for the construction of a mosque in Ayodhya, the construction work has not yet begun due to lack of funds, said Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) secretary Athar Hussain on Thursday. ... read..

ED summons comedian Kapil Sharma, actor Huma Qureshi in Mahadev betting app case

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 10:19:50 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned comedian Kapil Sharma and actor Huma Qureshi in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. ... read..

UP govt's strict action against negligent officials in handling consolidation-related cases

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 10:19:43 PM IST

In response to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's strict stance against delays and negligence in consolidation cases, significant actions have been taken in the Consolidation Department, said an official statement from the government of UP on Thursday. ... read..

Centre declares Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party as 'unlawful association' for 5 yrs

General News | October 5, 2023 10:19:25 PM IST

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI) The Central government on Thursday declared the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) as an unlawful association for a period of five years. ... read..

PM Modi takes 'red diary' jibe at Ashok Gehlot, says 'kursi ka khel' continued in Rajasthan

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | October 5, 2023 9:15:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked Ashok Gehlot government over "corruption" citing the "red diary" revealed by sacked Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha and said the truth will come out if BJP comes to power. ... read..

Sikkim flash floods: Connectivity, communication break down; families wait to hear from loved ones

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 9:15:49 PM IST

Around midnight of October 3, locals in Chungthang town in Sikkim were told by authorities to relocate immediately due to the flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley and they vacated immediately with a few essential things they could carry, their ... read..

Tis Hazari court firing case: Court grants bail to 9 accused after filing of charge sheet

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 9:15:44 PM IST

A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to nine accused in the Tis Hazari court firing case. The court considered the fact that the charge sheet has been filed and some accused had been in custody for around 90 days. ... read..

UP govt gears up to organise Krishi Kumbh 2.0 in December

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 9:15:39 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to transform Krishi Kumbh 2.0 into a prominent global event, which is likely to take place in December. The aim is to make more than two lakh farmers from across the country and the world familiar with Uttar Prad ... read..

UP govt to promote mixed land use in Greater Noida through new scheme

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 9:15:36 PM IST

In a bid to make Uttar Pradesh a trillion-dollar economy and the growth engine of the country, the Yogi government is committed to transforming the state into a commercial hub across the country. ... read..

CRPF kicks off 'All Women Motorcycle Expedition-2023' from Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 9:15:31 PM IST

An 'All Women Motorcycle Expedition-2023' comprising of 30 women motorcyclists from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) started their month-long ride from Kanyakumari on Thursday to cross over various states. ... read..

Kolkata: TMC stages protest against central government 'withholding funds'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 9:15:17 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday staged a protest in Kolkata against the central government alleging inadequate disbursement of funds for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal. ... read..

Chief of Defence Staff talks about India's strategic autonomy, Aatmanirbhar Bharat

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 9:15:12 PM IST

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Defence Staff on Thursday delivered the keynote address at the 5th General KV Krishna Rao Memorial Lecture in Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. ... read..

3.73 kg of gold, foreign currency worth Rs 16.46 lakh seized at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 5, 2023 9:15:07 PM IST

After a series of operations on the basis of specific inputs and profiling, Hyderabad customs officers at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) seized a total of 3.734 kgs of smuggled gold, valued at Rs 2.19 crore, and foreign currency worth Rs 16.46 ... read..

Disqualified MP Mohammed Faizal moves Supreme Court against Kerala HC order

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 9:15:02 PM IST

Disqualified Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Member of Parliament Mohammed Faizal has moved the Supreme Court against the Kerala High Court order rejecting his plea for suspension of his conviction in an attempt to murder case. ... read..

Manish Sisodia bail plea: SC poses questions to agencies on proof, bribery charges

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:34 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put several questions to agencies about the proof against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia in liquor policy irregularities cases and how they are going to prove money laundering charges against the former Delhi's ... read..

NewsClick Row: Court allows Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty plea seeking supply of FIR Copy

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:24 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Thursday allowed a plea moved by Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources Head Amit Chakravarty for supply of First Information Report to them. ... read..

Delhi excise policy case: Court sends AAP leader Sanjay Singh to ED remand till October 10

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:20 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday sent Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh to remand till October 10, 2023, in connection with the now scrapped Delhi excise policy or liquor scam case. ... read..

"AAP trying to hide its own shortcomings": Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Sanjay Singh's arrest

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:17 PM IST

After the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held protests in several parts of the country including the national capital following the arrest of its MP Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged liquor scam, Union Minister V Mural ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu gives credit to former PM Rajiv Gandhi for reservation to women in panchayat bodies

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 8:15:15 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that a provision of 33 per cent reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions (PRI) was made under the guidance of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. ... read..

MP CM Chouhan transfers Rs 1,560 crore of Kisan Samman Nidhi to farmers

Satna (Madhya Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 8:15:12 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday transferred Rs 1,560 crore of Kisan Samman Nidhi to 72 lakh farmers with a single click in the state level farmers conference organised in Satna district. ... read..

Madras High Court refuises to grant bail to YouTuber TTF Vasan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 8:15:10 PM IST

The Madras High Court has refused to grant bail to YouTuber TDF Vasan, who was arrested in the case of causing an accident on the highway. ... read..

"Agencies are being used for political benefits": CM Hemant Soren on Sanjay Singh's arrest

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 5, 2023 9:15:55 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the arrest of the Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh a day ago in the now-scrapped Delhi excise 'scam' suggests that it can be seen how central agencies were being used for political benefits. ... read..

Man booked for misbehaving, abusing Air India crew on New York-Delhi flight

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:03 PM IST

Delhi police have registered a case against a man for allegedly creating a ruckus and abusing the flight crew on an Air India flight from New York to Delhi, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Janasena clarifies, Pawan Kalyan not leaving NDA just supporting TDP

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 7:20:42 PM IST

The Pawan Kalyan led Jana Sena has today clarified that the actor, politician is not leaving the NDA but is supporting the Telugu Desam in its time of need. ... read..

Anti-Terror Conference 2023: Amit Shah asks agencies to adopt ruthless approach to stop reformation of new terrorist organizations; destroy entire terror ecosystem

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 7:20:34 PM IST

Emphasizing that there is a need to destroy not only terrorism but also its entire ecosystem, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed all the agencies concerned to adopt such a ruthless approach that new terrorist organizations cannot be formed ... read..

West Bengal: Trinamool Congress organizes 'Raj Bhavan Chalo Abhiyan' in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 7:20:29 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, under the leadership of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, organised the 'Raj Bhavan Chalo Abhiyan' in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

"Party that ruled for decades after Independence worshipped one family": PM Modi attacks Congress in Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 7:19:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress over "corruption" in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh and also said that the party which ruled the country for decades after Independence "worshipped one family". ... read..

Gujarat to emerge as $1 trillion economy by 2030, to play key role in achieving $5 trillion economy: CM Patel

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 5, 2023 6:20:41 PM IST

Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel today while addressing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) emphasized that Gujarat is recognised as the growth engine of India and t ... read..

Supreme Court 7-judge bench reserves order on whether lawmakers can claim immunity

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 6:20:37 PM IST

A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved an order on the issue relating to the re-examination of its 1998 judgement in the P V Narasimha Rao case and the matter concerning whether a Parliamentarian or legislator can claim ... read..

ED seeks 10-day remand of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in alleged Delhi liquor policy case

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 6:20:23 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought 10-day remand of Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in the alleged Delhi liquor policy case. ... read..

MP CM Chouhan flags off Shahdol-Nagpur Express train

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 6:20:19 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan flagged off the Shahdol-Nagpur Express train in Shahdol district on Thursday. ... read..

Addition of protein binders and emulsifiers is not permitted in milk and milk products: FSSAI

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 6:20:17 PM IST

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified in a statement that addition of protein binders or any other additives is not permitted in milk and milk products as specified in the Appendix A of the Food Safety and Standards (Food ... read..

Vijayawada ACB court extends Chandrababu Naidu's remand till October 19

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 6:20:06 PM IST

Vijayawada ACB court on Thursday extended Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu's remand in the alleged multi-crore skill development scam case till October 19. ... read..

"Filled with corruption": BJP chief JP Nadda hits out at Grand Alliance in Bihar

Patna (Bihar) | October 5, 2023 6:20:03 PM IST

BJP chief JP Nadda on Thursday hit out at the Grand Alliance in Bihar, accusing their leadership of "corruption" and "appeasement politics". ... read..

Online portal UTIKS launched for promoting better understanding of Indian culture abroad

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 6:19:50 PM IST

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with Savitribai Phule Pune University organized the soft launch of an online platform "Universalization of Traditional Indian Knowledge System (UTIKS) portal" at Manipal Academy of Higher E ... read..

"AAP pushed Punjab to financial mess": BJP's Tarun Chugh

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 5, 2023 5:16:01 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday lambasted the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab for "making a mess of the financial position" of the state and "fudging the data to mislead the people". ... read..

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