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PM Modi launches week-long Sankalp Saptaah at Bharat Mandapam for Aspirational Blocks
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 11:44:52 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called 'Sankalp Saptaah' at Bharat Mandapam, in the national capital. ... read..


Punjab: Farmers in Amritsar continue 'Rail Roko Andolan' over MSP demands
Amritsar (Punjab) | September 30, 2023 10:48:53 AM IST
Farmers in Amritsar, under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, continued to sit on railway tracks as they staged a 'Rail Roko Andolan' (Rail Roko Agitation) on Sunday over their demands, including a Committee for MSP (Minimum Support Price), ... read..


All India Women Coordination Meeting of RSS begins in Jaipur
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 30, 2023 10:48:50 AM IST
The All India meeting of women coordination of Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS ) started on Saturday at Keshav Vidyapeeth, Jamdoli. ... read..


Madras HC hears plea to restrict human activity in Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 10:48:48 AM IST
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court issued a notice to the State government regarding a public interest litigation seeking an order to restrict the entry of outsiders and vehicles inside the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tirunelveli distri ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Governor Ravi pays last respects to MS Swaminathan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 10:48:45 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Saturday paid his last respects to the mortal remains of the eminent agricultural scientist Prof MS Swaminathan. ... read..


"Talking to legal experts should have been done long ago": Former Karnataka CM Bommai on Cauvery water row
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 30, 2023 10:48:36 AM IST
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday slammed the Siddaramaiah government and said that the state government seemed to be getting wisdom after committing a bundle of mistakes over the Cauvery water issue and now it was talking to farm ... read..


BJP issues notice to 8 leaders in Kashmir for indiscipline; seeks unconditional apology
Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 30, 2023 9:45:37 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Disciplinary Committee Friday issued notices to eight party "rebels" in Kashmir for "indulging in activities prejudicial to maintenance of discipline in the party" and creating "a sense of mistrust in party leadership." ... read..


Vice President Dhankar expresses concern over people making inappropriate comments about constitutional institutions
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 9:45:32 AM IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday said that it is a matter of reflection, contemplation and concern that some people make inappropriate comments on constitutional institutions, wearing political glasses. ... read..


"They only move ahead with their advisor Asaduddin Owaisi": Kishan Reddy hits out at Telangana CM
Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 30, 2023 9:45:23 AM IST
Coming down heavily on Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao ahead of the assembly elections, Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy said that they think only how to move ahead with their advisor, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. ... read..


"Poor farmers cannot be blamed solely": NHRC on stubble burning
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 9:45:18 AM IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concerns over the tardy progress towards achieving zero stubble burning to reduce air pollution in Delhi and said that the farmers cannot be blamed solely for it. ... read..


"Chaupat Pradesh...", Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath on Ujjain minor rape
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 9:45:16 AM IST
Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath lashed out at the Madhya Pradesh Government for the rape of a minor girl in Ujjain stating that the State has been turned into a "Chaupat Pradesh" (ruined state). ... read..


"Arrests are made under the law": Congress leader Meira Kumar on Sukhpal Singh Khaira
Patna (Bihar) | September 30, 2023 9:45:11 AM IST
After Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with a 2015 drugs case, former Speaker and Congress leader Meira Kumar on Saturday said that these are legal matters and the arrests were made under the law. ... read..


Indian Coast Guard conducts Maritime Law & Operations course for IORA member states
Kochi (Kerala) | September 30, 2023 9:45:09 AM IST
The Indian Coast Guard conducted a Maritime Law & Operations Course for Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA) member states from 14 August to 08 September 2023 at the Coast Guard Training Centre Kochi. ... read..


Chhattisgarh teen rapes 6-year-old girl in Raipur, detained
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 30, 2023 9:45:05 AM IST
A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a teenage boy in a locality on the outskirts of Chhattisgarh's Raipur city, police said. ... read..


Centre has spent Rs 9 lakh cr for Telangana's development: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 30, 2023 8:49:54 AM IST
Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Friday said that the Centre has spent nine lakh crores in nine years for the development of Telangana. ... read..


President Droupadi Murmu presents National Service Scheme awards
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 8:49:49 AM IST
President of India Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the National Service Scheme Awards for the year 2021-2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. ... read..


World Rabies Day: IIT Guwahati spreads awareness on viral zoonotic disease
Guwahati (Assam) | September 30, 2023 8:49:45 AM IST
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) observed World Rabies Day on September 28 with multiple activities and initiatives to spread awareness about this fatal, yet preventable disease. ... read..


Bomb threat triggers emergency landing of Akasa flight in Varanasi
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 8:49:39 AM IST
Tensions erupted at Varanasi Airport after a flight of Akasha Airlines from Mumbai to Varanasi received a bomb threat through a tweet on social media. ... read..


Arunachal Governor KT Parnaik interacts with armed forces personnel in Taksing village
Upper Subansiri (Arunachal Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 7:49:30 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd.) on Friday visited Taksing, a border village in Upper Subansiri District and interacted with the armed forces personnel. ... read..


Coal Ministry signs agreements with successful bidders of six coal Mines for commercial mining
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 7:49:27 AM IST
The Ministry of Coal has executed agreements with six successful bidders of coal mines under Commercial Mining in the 7th round of auctions, an official statement said on Friday. ... read..


Maharashtra: Gold worth Rs 2.10 cr hidden in coffee maker seized at Nagpur Airport
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | September 30, 2023 7:49:25 AM IST
The Customs department at the Nagpur International Airport on Friday seized gold worth Rs 2.10 crore concealed in a coffee maker, said custom officials. ... read..


Ujjain Rape Case: Special Court sends accused to 7-day judicial remand
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 7:49:23 AM IST
The Special Court in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain has sent the prime accused in the minor rape case, Bharat Soni, to a seven-day judicial remand. ... read..


India is keen to increase its manufacturing share in GDP from 17 pc to 25 pc: Union Minister Hardeep Puri
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 7:49:18 AM IST
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said that India is keen to increase its share of manufacturing in the gross domestic product (GDP) from 17 per cent to 25 per cent. ... read..


"Disastrous model of governance is claiming lives": TMC takes jibe at UP govt
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 7:49:16 AM IST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled Uttar Pradesh government for its alleged negligence in healthcare services by posting a message on 'X' with the hashtag "Double engine disaster". ... read..


Steps should be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 30, 2023 7:49:13 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that steps should be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts adding that funding to build barricades to prevent animals from coming out of forest areas will be looked into. ... read..


Over 6.4 lakh sites adopted for Shramdaan from urban and rural India for mega cleanliness drive: Union Minister Hardeep Puri
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 7:49:11 AM IST
Union Housing and Urban Affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday informed that over 6.4 lakh sites have been adopted for shramdaan from urban and rural India. ... read..


Illicit trade casts shadow on Indias progress towards achieving $5 trillion economy: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 7:49:09 AM IST
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said that the surge in illicit trade is a troubling consequence of globalization which casts a shadow on the country's progress toward achieving a 5 trillion-dollar economy. ... read..


BSF Meghalaya organizes Amrit Kalash Yatra under Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign
Shillong (Meghalaya) | September 30, 2023 7:49:02 AM IST
Border Security Force on Thursday organized Amrit Kalash Yatra under the Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign in border villages along the international border of Meghalaya. ... read..


Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests senior executive engineer of PSPCL for taking bribe
Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 30, 2023 6:44:42 AM IST
A senior executive engineer of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 45,000, an official statement said on Friday. ... read..


Hyderabad's MEIL secures USD 648 million oil refinery plant contract in Mongolia
Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 30, 2023 6:44:40 AM IST
Hyderabad-based engineering firm Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) have clinched a significant deal in Mongolia. ... read..


"Banerjee family is a drama company...": West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on TMC's Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 6:44:38 AM IST
After the Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee announced that a two-day protest will be held by TMC in the national capital on October 2-3, West Bengal BJP General Secretary Agnimitra Paul on Friday called his family a drama company. ... read..


"Ghamandiya" alliance doing "damage control": Giriraj Singh on Lalu Yadav's remarks on 'Thakurs' poem
Patna (Bihar) | September 30, 2023 6:44:36 AM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday took potshots at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Yadav over his remarks on the poem 'Thakur ka Kuan', which was recited by RJD MP Manoj Jha in the Rajya Sabha last week. ... read..


Assam State Election Commission releases final voter list for ensuing Panchayat elections
Guwahati (Assam) | September 30, 2023 6:44:33 AM IST
The Assam State Election Commission on Friday published the final photo electoral rolls for the ensuing Panchayat Elections in the state. ... read..


Tripura CM Manik Saha launches "Yuba Tripura, Natun Tripura, Atmanirbhar Tripura" to encourage youth entrepreneurship
West Tripura (Tripura) | September 30, 2023 5:49:25 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday launched the 'Yuba Tripura, Natun Tripura, Atmanirbhar Tripura" to encourage youth to set up industrial and business units in the state. ... read..


Abhishek Banerjee is mastermind: Union Minister Shantanu Thakur on BJP supporter's mother death case
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 5:49:23 AM IST
Union Minister of State Shantanu Thakur claimed on Friday that Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secreatary Abhishek Banerjee is the mastermind behind the murder of a Bharartiya Janata Party (BJP) supporter's elderly mother Kanon Roy. ... read..


Shocking display of deceit: Abhishek Banerjee on denial of special train for TMC protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 5:49:19 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday calling it a "shocking Display of Deceit" for the canellation of a special train from Howrah to Delhi on Saturday for the party's protest again ... read..


CII Himachal Pradesh organises 4th annual Power Conclave in Shimla
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 4:49:37 AM IST
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) on Friday organized its fourth edition of Power Conclave in Shimla with a focus on promoting clean and green energy in Himachal Pradesh. ... read..


"Why are you so afraid?" Abhishek Banerjee to BJP on TMC's Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 4:49:35 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secreatry Abhishek Banerjee asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government about the reason for being afraid of the TMC protest in Delhi on October 2 and 3. ... read..


Arunachal CM Pema Khandu inaugurates 36th Senior National Tug of War Championship
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 4:49:33 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday inaugurated the 36th Senior National Tug of War Championship and 18th Senior Federation Cup National Championship in Tawang. ... read..


SC acquits man accused in dowry death case
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 4:49:27 AM IST
The Supreme Court recently let off a man who was accused in a dowry death case and raised doubts about the dying declaration of the deceased. ... read..


Vigilance Bureau nabs National Urban Livelihood Mission official for taking bribe in Punjab's Bhatinda
Bathinda (Punjab) | September 30, 2023 3:48:16 AM IST
One official of the National Urban Livelihood Mission was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 7,000 in Bhatinda, an official statement said on Friday. ... read..


Punjab Chief Secretary Anurag Verma directs Police to crack down on drug dealers in state
Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 30, 2023 3:48:10 AM IST
Punjab Chief Secretary Anurag Verma on Friday issued directions to the police force to take strong action against drug dealers within the state and asked all stakeholders to collaborate with a focus on achieving tangible results in the fight against the ... read..


DDA takes possession of Roshanara Club premises
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 3:48:08 AM IST
Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Friday took possession of the premises of Roshanara Club Ltd and said that the lease of the property had expired six years ago adding that management of the club had encroached had leased out a part of a land for priva ... read..


Maharashtra: Family mourning son's death assaulted for objecting loud music during idol immersion in Pune, 21 arrested
Pune (Maharashtra) | September 30, 2023 2:48:51 AM IST
Four members of a family in Pune were injured after allegedly beaten by a mob for objecting to loud music playing on a DJ set up while it was passing through outside their house during Ganesh idol immersion, police said on Friday. ... read..


UP CM Yogi reviews preparations for Swachhata Shramdaan program on Oct 1
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 2:48:47 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reviewed the preparations for the one-hour Swachhata Shramdaan program scheduled to be held on October 1 in the state. ... read..


With focus on 5 State Assembly elections, BJP convenes meeting of party's General secretaries
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 2:48:45 AM IST
BJP National President JP Nadda on Friday convened a crucial meeting with party general secretaries focusing on preparations for upcoming assembly elections in five states, including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. ... read..


Hamar Flix giving new wings to content creators at YouTuber village
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 30, 2023 2:48:41 AM IST
Coming forward in support of content creators at village Tulsi, a village housing around 1100 Youtubers, located on the outskirts of Chhattisgarhs capital Raipur, the district administration has established a studio equipped with modern equipment.The You ... read..


Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds meeting with retired judges of Supreme Court, irrigation experts
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 30, 2023 12:20:54 AM IST
Hours after Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to its neighbouring Tamil Nadu every day until October 15, state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting with retired judges of the Suprem ... read..


PM Modi to launch multiple developmental projects worth Rs 13,500 cr in Telangana on Sunday
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 12:20:48 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Telangana to lay the foundation stone and dedicate multiple developmental projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore to the nation in the poll-bound state on Sunday. ... read..


UK visit was successful, agreements signed for investment proposals worth more than Rs 12,500 crore: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 12:20:44 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that his visit to the United Kingdom was successful and that agreements were signed for investment proposals worth more than Rs 12,500 crore. ... read..


ECI delegation arrives to review preparedness in poll-bound Rajasthan
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 30, 2023 12:20:41 AM IST
A delegation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) spearheaded by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar arrived in Rajasthan to review preparedness for Assembly elections to be held later this year in the state. ... read..


ED officer submitted list of frivolous assets given by Abhishek Banerjee's lawyer in court: CPI(M) leader Bikash Bhattacharya
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 12:20:38 AM IST
After the single-judge bench of Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of an ED officer from a case pertaining to the teachers' recruitment 'scam', citing "lack of confidence", senior advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya said when the court, last, directe ... read..


"No greater insult if..." BSP MP Danish Ali demands public statement from PM Modi condemning Bidhuri's conduct
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 12:20:28 AM IST
Demanding a "public statement" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning Ramesh Bidhuri for abusing him inside Lok Sabha, BSP MP Danish Ali on Friday said if the BJP lawmaker is allowed to go "scot-free", then there cannot be a greater insult to the co ... read..


Punjab vigilance dept raids residence of ex-minister Manpreet Singh Badal in corruption case
Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 30, 2023 12:20:16 AM IST
A raid was carried out by the Punjab Vigilance Department at the residence of former state minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manpreet Singh Badal in Punjab's Chandigarh in connection with an alleged corruption case. ... read..


Punjab: Drone, heroin recovered from village in Amritsar
Amritsar (Punjab) | September 30, 2023 12:20:12 AM IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone and a bottle containing heroin from the paddy fields near the Rajatal village in Amritsar, according to an official statement on Friday. ... read..


Skill development 'scam': Andhra Pradesh HC directs CID not to arrest Lokesh till Oct 4
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 12:20:08 AM IST
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the states CID not to arrest Telugu Desam Party (TDP) General Secretary Nara Lokesh in the skill development and AP FiberNet scams till October 4. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan releases Rs 276 crore for YSR Vahana Mithra scheme
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | September 30, 2023 12:20:01 AM IST
The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday released Rs. 275.93 crores towards the fifth tranche of YSR Vahana Mithra, benefiting 2, 75, 931 auto, taxi, maxi cab drivers, and MDU operators. ... read..


Severe unaccustomed exercise without check-up can lead to heart attacks: Expert
New Delhi | September 30, 2023 12:19:58 AM IST
Doctors are constantly alarmed by increasing heart diseases in India. Recently, doctors from AIIMS also emphasised on urgent intervention to reduce the heart disease burden in the country. ... read..


One killed in petrol pump roof collapse in Tamil Nadu's Chennai
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 12:19:56 AM IST
One person died and six people sustained injuries after the roof of a petrol pump collapsed on them at Saidapet in Chennai on Friday, said police. ... read..


10 new IT parks to be set up in Tamil Nadu: Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | September 30, 2023 12:19:53 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Minister for IT and Digital Services Palanivel Thiagarajan said on Friday that the state government has started the process of setting up 10 new IT (information technology) parks in various locations of the state, including Hosur, Coimbatore, a ... read..


Hospital in Kerala celebrates recovery of Nipah patients
Kozhikode (Kerala) | September 30, 2023 12:19:41 AM IST
In a groundbreaking moment, a hospital in Kozhikode celebrated the triumphant recovery of two Nipah patients, including a child who defied the odds of survival while on a ventilator. ... read..


Jammu Smart City organises e-bicycle rally
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 30, 2023 12:19:37 AM IST
In a display of dedication to eco-friendly transportation, Jammu Smart City organised an electric-bicycle rally as part of the 'Swachta Hi Seva' and 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' initiatives. ... read..


Cauvery protests: Actor-director Prem extends support to pro-Kannada organisations
Mandya (Karnataka) | September 30, 2023 12:19:35 AM IST
Kannada actor and director Prem on Friday joined the protestors in Mandya and extended his support to the pro-Kannada organisations protesting over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. ... read..


Panthers Party accuses BJP of trying to delay local bodies polls in J-K
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 30, 2023 12:19:31 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) on Friday alleged that the BJP is pressuring the Election Commission to postpone the municipal and panchayat elections in the Union Territory. ... read..


Madhya Pradesh policeman offers to support Ujjain rape survivor's education, health expenses
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 29, 2023 11:15:34 PM IST
A Madhya Pradesh police official who was involved in the investigation into the rape case of a minor girl in Ujjain has come forward to take responsibility of the girl's medical treatment, education and marriage. ... read..


MP minister Scindia tells party she doesnt wish to contest assembly polls citing health issues: BJP chief VD Sharma
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 29, 2023 11:15:29 PM IST
As the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh are next door, the state is witnessing new turmoil every day in the political corridors. ... read..


Footage from over CCTV cameras helped nab 'professional thief' behind Rs 25-crore jewellery burglary in Delhi
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 11:15:26 PM IST
One of the biggest thefts of its kind in Delhi, in which jewellery to the tune of Rs 25 crore was burgled from a shop, was solved within four days due to use of CCTV cameras and action by teams of Delhi Police and Chhattisgarh Police. ... read..


Ayush Board to be formed in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 29, 2023 11:15:24 PM IST
During a meeting of the Ayush department on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath provided directions for the formation of an integrated Ayush Board in the state for the management of institutions related to Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Sid ... read..


Union Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurates 5G Experience Centre in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | September 29, 2023 11:15:21 PM IST
In a significant move towards harnessing the potential of 5G technology for socio-economic development in the northeast region, Assam Electronics Development Corporation (AMTRON) has started a 5G Experience Centre and Applications here in collaboration wi ... read..


India committed to combating, uprooting organised crimes: Nityanand Rai in Italy
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 11:15:19 PM IST
India is committed strongly to combating and uprooting organised crimes in all its manifestations, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said on Friday. ... read..


BJP holds meeting of party General Secretaries to discuss forthcoming assembly polls
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 11:15:08 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of its General Secretaries under the chairmanship of party president JP Nadda in the national capital here on Friday. ... read..


Footage from over 1,000 CCTV cameras helped nab 'professional thief' behind Rs 25-crore jewellery burglary in Delhi
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 11:14:48 PM IST
One of the biggest thefts of its kind in Delhi, in which jewellery to the tune of Rs 25 crore was burgled from a shop, was solved within four days due to use of CCTV cameras and action by teams of Delhi Police and Chhattisgarh Police. ... read..


FIR against terrorist Pannun for threat call ahead of India-Pak Cricket World Cup match
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | September 29, 2023 10:15:16 PM IST
Gujarat Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) founder and designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for threats to disrupt the ICC World Cup tournament. ... read..


Half-burned body of woman found in Rajasthan's Jaipur
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 29, 2023 10:15:13 PM IST
A half-burned body of a woman was found at a village in Jaipur district on Friday, police said. ... read..


Six injured as roof of petrol pump collapses in Tamil Nadu's Chennai
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 29, 2023 10:15:11 PM IST
At least six people sustained injuries when the roof of a petrol pump collapsed on them at Saidapet in Chennai on Friday during heavy rainfall in the area, said police. ... read..


Last date to exchange Rs 2,000 notes is tomorrow, clarifies RBI
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 10:15:06 PM IST
The Rs 2,000 denomination banknote will cease to have its value after Saturday and will be just another piece of paper if one does not get it exchanged in any bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) clarified on Friday. ... read..


Teachers recruitment 'scam': Single judge bench of Calcutta HC orders removal of ED officer
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 11:14:42 PM IST
Justice Amrita Sinha, who is heading a single bench of the Calcutta High Court that is looking into a case pertaining to the alleged teachers' recruitment scam, on Friday ordered the immediate removal of an officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) offi ... read..


World Heart Day: Lecture on 'Common cardiac diseases- Latest trends' organised in Army R&R Hospital
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 10:14:58 PM IST
Army Hospital (Research and Referral) organized a clientele education lecture on 'Common cardiac diseases- Latest trends' on the occasion of World Heart Day on Friday. ... read..


Delhi's new 'Sultan' needs Rs 171 crore 'Sheesh Mahal' to live: BJP hits out at CM Kejriwal
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 10:14:55 PM IST
After the CBI registered a preliminary enquiry to probe alleged irregularities in the construction and renovation of Arvind Kejriwals residence, Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh termed the chief minister as the national capit ... read..


All e-FIRs should be forwarded to concerned courts by linking website, suggests Law Commission
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 10:14:53 PM IST
The Law Commission of India in its report to Union Ministry of Law and Justice suggested that all e-FIRs should be forwarded to the concerned courts by linking the website of police with e-Courts portal. ... read..


British High Commission informs Delhi Police about fraudulent visa agents
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 10:14:50 PM IST
The British High Commission has written to Delhi Police informing them about fraudulent visa agents who operate in and around Delhi and have been assisting customers in Haryana, Gujarat and Punjab to obtain visas on forged documents, said the police on Fr ... read..


Madhya Pradesh: Three drown during Ganesh idol immersion in Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 29, 2023 10:14:45 PM IST
Three people died during Ganesh idol immersion in the Gandhi Nagar area of Indore on Friday, police said. ... read..


BSF deploys drones with night-vision capabilities to stop cross-border crime
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 10:14:40 PM IST
In a significant development to stop cross-border criminal activities, the North Bengal Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed drones with night vision capabilities for its six Batallion troops. ... read..


BJP holds meeting with party General Secretaries in Delhi
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 9:15:11 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of its General Secretaries under the chairmanship of party president JP Nadda in the national capital here on Friday. ... read..


Bihar: Man arrested for molesting college student on train
Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | September 29, 2023 9:14:43 PM IST
A man was arrested for allegedly molesting a student on the Garib Rath Express Train, enroute to Bihar's Saharsa, police said on Friday. ... read..


Reducing age of consent from 18 to 16 will adversely affect fight against child marriage, trafficking: Law Commission
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 8:19:18 PM IST
The Law Commission of India has submitted its report on the reduction of the age of consent from 18 to 16 and stated that reducing the age of consent will have a direct and negative bearing on the fight against child marriage and child trafficking. ... read..


Lawyers gather at Ujjain district court to protest against rape accused, seek death penalty
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 29, 2023 8:19:13 PM IST
Lawyers gathered at Ujjain district court on Friday to protest against the man accused of raping a minor girl in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, demanding the death penalty for him. ... read..


Massive fire breaks out in Delhis Azadpur Market, no casualties reported
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 8:19:07 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at Delhi's Azadpur vegetable market, known locally as the Azadpur Mandi, an official said on Friday. ... read..


Cauvery row: CWMA directs Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs water every day to TN till Oct 15
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 29, 2023 8:18:56 PM IST
The meeting of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on Thursday upheld the decision of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC), and directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu every day, until October 15. ... read..


Diesel generator sets allowed in Delhi-NCR for emergency services like hospitals from Oct 1
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 8:18:33 PM IST
As a one-time exception, diesel generator sets for all capacity ranges will be allowed to run in Delhi-NCR from October 1 till December 31, announced the Environment Ministry on Friday, ahead of the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) ... read..


Womens quota Bill receives nod from President Droupadi Murmu, becomes law
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 7:15:14 PM IST
The women's reservation Bill passed by the Parliament last week, became law after it received assent from President Droupadi Murmu. ... read..


Delhi court orders FIR on complaint against over-charging extortion by parking mafia
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 7:15:12 PM IST
Delhi's Saket Court, in a recent order, directed police to file an FIR within three days against an illegal parking operator and others. The court directed the ACP of Hauz Khas sub-division to file the FIR. ... read..


How police cracked Rs 25-crore Delhi burglary case; accused slept in jewellery shop at night
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 7:15:09 PM IST
Delhi Police scanned footage from over 1,000 CCTV cameras in its probe into the sensational burglary case in the citys Bhogal area with the main accused, who has been arrested in Chhattisgarh, also sleeping in the shop overnight before decamping with ... read..


Heavy rain predicted for Kerala, IMD issues orange alert in 4 districts
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | September 29, 2023 7:15:07 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert in four districts of Kerala, and a yellow alert for the remaining districts of the state. ... read..


BJP Central Election Committee meeting to now be held on Oct 1
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 7:14:51 PM IST
The BJP on Friday said the two-day meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC), which was originally scheduled to be held over two days, on September 30 and October 1, will now be held on a single day on October 1. ... read..


BJYM announces active participation in nationwide cleanliness drive, inspired by PM Modi on October 1
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 7:14:40 PM IST
In a display of commitment to the principles of cleanliness and sanitation, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) announced its active participation in the nationwide cleanliness drive inspired by the clarion call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


Rajasthan CM Gehlot lauds role of nurses in healthcare, praises their work during Covid-19 pandemic
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 29, 2023 7:14:33 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday addressed the second Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) National Conference on Friday. The Chief Minister praised the role of nurses in healthcare and appreciated their work during the COVID-19 outbreak. ... read..


IAF to buy 156 more Prachand Light Combat choppers for deployment along China, Pak border
By Ajit K Dubey

New Delhi | September 29, 2023 6:19:28 PM IST
In what could be termed as one of the biggest pushes for Prime Minister Narendra Modis 'Make in India' in the defence sector, the Indian Air Force is going to place orders for 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters, with HAL, which would be deployed ... read..


2018 Jeweller suicide: Delhi Court summons 4 Revenue Intelligence Department officials
New Delhi | September 29, 2023 6:19:19 PM IST
A Delhi court recently issued summons to four Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials after taking cognizance of charges filed against them in the 2018 suicide case of a city-based jeweller Gaurav Gupta. ... read..


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