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Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik pays tribute to MS Swaminathan with his sand sculpture

Puri (Odisha) | September 28, 2023 11:13:24 PM IST

Popular sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik on Thursday paid tribute to MS Swaminathan, a renowned Agricultural scientist and the driving force behind India's Green Revolution, by creating his sand sculpture at Odisha's Puri beach. ... read..

Maharashtra: Drugs worth Rs 31 lakh seized by Mumbai police, two held

Mumbai | September 28, 2023 11:13:18 PM IST

In an operation conducted by the Mumbai police, drugs worth Rs 31 lakh were seized from Mumbai's Mankhurd area under the Trambe police station, with the arrest of two accused, the police said on Thursday. ... read..

Haryana: Deputy Commissioner bans sale, use of firecrackers, except green firecrackers in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana) | September 28, 2023 10:14:32 PM IST

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Haryana's Gurugram, Nishant Kumar Yadav, issued an order on the ban of manufacture, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers except green firecrackers from November 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. ... read..

Two BJP MLAs suspended from Odisha Assembly for throwing pulses at Speaker's podium

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 28, 2023 10:14:30 PM IST

Two MLAs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) including Chief whip Opposition Mohan Charan Majhi and Mukesh Mahaling were suspended from the Monsoon Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly for throwing 'pulses' at Speaker Pramila Mallik's podium on Th ... read..

MP: Mahila Congress holds protest in Bhopal over Ujjain minor rape incident

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 10:14:27 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Mahila Congress leaders and workers on Thursday staged a protest in the state capital Bhopal, and demanded the resignation of State Home Minister Narottam Mishra over the Ujjain minor rape incident. ... read..

Cauvery row: Members of Kannada group disrupt actor Siddharth's press conference in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 28, 2023 10:14:20 PM IST

Amid a row over Cauvery River water sharing raging between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Swabhimani Sene on Thursday interrupted a press conference being held by actor Siddharth for his film and demanded him to leave the v ... read..

Rahul Gandhi meets carpenters at Delhi's Kirti Nagar furniture market

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 10:14:09 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited New Delhi's furniture market and interacted with carpenters. ... read..

"Jungle Raj in Punjab": Congress delegation after briefing Guv about arrest of party MLA in 2015 drug case

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 10:14:04 PM IST

Terming the arrest of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with a 2015 drugs case as political vendetta, the party's Punjab unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday said that the border state has turned into Jungle Raj. ... read..

"Kidnapping case should be registered against Punjab Police..." Congress leader Bajwa after party MLA arrested in drug case

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 10:14:01 PM IST

As Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with a 2015 drugs case, Leader of Opposition in state Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Thursday said that a kidnapping case should be registered against "those police officers" for "f ... read..

BJP chief JP Nadda condoles death of MS Swaminathan, calls him powerhouse of innovation

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 9:16:25 PM IST

India has lost a visionary leader in the field of agriculture, as MS Swaminathan, renowned for his pioneering role in India's "Green Revolution," passed away in Chennai on September 28, at the age of 98. ... read..

Devotees bid adieu to Lord Ganesha idol from Lalbaugcha Raja

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 28, 2023 9:16:22 PM IST

As the 10-day festival came to an end on Thursday, the Lord Ganesh idol from Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai is being brought for immersion by a large number of people. ... read..

Manoj Jha's poem has not said anything against Thakurs: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | September 28, 2023 9:16:17 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday backed RJD MP Manoj Jha's remarks made during a debate on the Women's Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha, last week. ... read..

"Won't tolerate injustice..." Congress chief Kharge on arrest of party leader by Punjab Police in drug case

Baloda Bazar (Chhattisgarh) | September 28, 2023 9:16:15 PM IST

As Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with a 2015 drugs case, the president of the grand old party Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that the party does not tolerate injustice. ... read..

Amit Shah condoles death of MS Swaminathan, calls him legendary figure in India's economic history

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 9:16:12 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the death of Agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan and called him a legendary figure in India's economic history who transformed Indias agriculture sector. ... read..

UP govt to give flight to Data Centre Project through new scheme

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 9:16:09 PM IST

In its ongoing pursuit to transform Uttar Pradesh into a one trillion dollar economy and solidify the state's position as a pivotal growth driver for the nation, the Yogi government has taken a significant stride towards bolstering industrial development. ... read..

RJD demands security for MP Manoj Jha amid 'Thakurs' poem controversy

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 8:13:54 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) spokesperson and former MLA Rishi Mishra on Thursday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding security for RJD MP Manoj Jha. ... read..

"BJP's job is to mislead...": JDU president Lalan Singh sets aside speculations of Nitish Kumar returning to NDA

Patna (Bihar) | September 28, 2023 8:13:52 PM IST

Janata Dal-United (JDU) National President Lalan Singh on Thursday set aside speculations of Bihar Chief Minister and JDU Chief Nitish Kumar returning to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led alliance, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) stating that the BJ ... read..

Rail-Roko protest: Govt should also increase guaranteed work days under MGNREGA to 200, says BKU Krantikari chairman

Bathinda (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 8:13:49 PM IST

As the three-day-long rail blockade protest began on Thursday, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Krantikari chairman Surjeet Singh said that the protesting farmers also want the Centre to double the number of work days, guaranteed by the government under the Ma ... read..

Milad-un-Nabi: "Muslims in India enjoy freedom, equal rights and sense of security," say scholars

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 8:13:47 PM IST

On the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which is celebrated as the birthday of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, Satnam Singh Sandhu, the convenor of Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) joined the Muslim community at Sabri Masjid and took part in the mass prayers. ... read..

Goa CM pledges to donate his organs, urges people to do the same

Panaji (Goa) | September 28, 2023 8:13:44 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday led a pledge for Organ Donation and urged the people to come forward and donate organs after death. ... read..

MP: NCPCR member visits Indore's MTH Hospital to enquire about health of Ujjain minor rape survivor

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 8:13:42 PM IST

A National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) member Dr Divya Gupta on Thursday reached MTH Hospital in Madhya Pradeshs Indore to inquire about the health of Ujjain minor rape survivor. ... read..

Russia-Ukraine conflict has not affected us very badly: Air Marshal Vibhas Pande

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 8:13:37 PM IST

Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Maintenance Command Chief of the Indian Airforce, said on Thursday that though the current Russia-Ukraine conflict has affected the supply chain globally, due to indigenisation in the Indian Airforce, it has not affected the coun ... read..

Manipur DGP forms committee to probe allegations of 'excess force' by security forces

Imphal (Manipur) | September 28, 2023 8:13:31 PM IST

Taking cognisance of reports about allegations of use of 'excess force' by security forces during the maintenance of law and order in the last few days in the Imphal area, Director General of Police Manipur Rajiv Singh on Thursday ordered to form a commit ... read..

Gujarat police seize 80 kgs of drugs worth Rs 800 crore in Kutch district

Kutch (Gujarat) | September 28, 2023 8:13:28 PM IST

Gujarat Police on Thursday seized 80 kilograms of drugs whose value in the international market is Rs 800 crore from the coastal area in the Kutch district, police said. ... read..

'Bhrashtachar Ka Mahal': BJP slams Delhi CM Kejriwal, welcomes CBI probe into Rs 45 cr house 'renovation'

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 8:13:26 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, terming his official residence not just a 'Sheesh-Mahal,' but a 'Bhrashtachar Ka Mahal,' built using taxpayers' money. ... read..

"We have declared him Paltu Kumar," says Bihar BJP president amid speculations of Nitish Kumar returning to NDA

Patna (Bihar) | September 28, 2023 8:13:23 PM IST

Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Samrat Chowdhary on Thursday dismissed speculations of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returning to the BJP-led alliance, National Democratic Alliance stating that the BJP has declared him 'Paltu Kumar' (one ... read..

Bengaluru: Karnataka Rakshana Vedike holds protest against state MPs over Cauvery water issue

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 28, 2023 8:13:21 PM IST

A group of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) activists on Thursday held a massive protest in Bengaluru against the state MPs and Siddaramaiah Government over the Cauvery River water issue. ... read..

AIADMK to form own alliance in Tamil Nadu, says party leader KP Munusamy

Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu) | September 28, 2023 8:13:18 PM IST

Days after Tamil Nadu's main Opposition party AIADMK formally severed its ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party, its deputy general secretary KP Munusamy on Thursday said that the party will form its alliance and face the 2024 Lok Sabha election and 2026 A ... read..

After lunch with tribal community members in Madhya Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav targets Shivraj govt over Ujjain rape case

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 8:13:13 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday hit out at Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over Ujjain minor rape incident saying that they should state what steps have been taken for the security of women. ... read..

Air India teams up with Manish Malhotra to design new uniforms for its employees

Gurugram (Haryana) | September 28, 2023 8:13:11 PM IST

Air India on Thursday announced its partnership with celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra to design new uniforms for its employees. ... read..

Mumbai police save man doing online search for ways to commit suicide

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 28, 2023 7:14:47 PM IST

The Mumbai police saved the life of a 28-year-old man after being alert by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) about his suicidal behaviour, the police said on Thursday. ... read..

BJP in Madhya Pradesh heading towards zero: Former CM Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 7:14:42 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath on Thursday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stating that the BJP in the state was heading towards zero in electoral mathematics. ... read..

Drugs worth Rs 1 cr seized in West Bengal's Murshidabad, 3 arrested

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 7:14:37 PM IST

West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) claimed to have arrested three individuals and recovered Morphine worth Rs 1 crore after conducting a raid in Murshidabad district, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Benjamin Yepthomi takes charge as new president of BJP Nagaland unit

Kohima (Nagaland) | September 28, 2023 7:14:29 PM IST

Benjamin Yepthomi officially took charge as the new President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland unit on Thursday at a formal function held at the party's central headquarters in Kohima. ... read..

Delhi: Abdul Samad alias Saddam, member of Atiq Ahmed gang, arrested by UP STF

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 7:14:27 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) arrested Abdul Samad alias Saddam, a known associate of the notorious Atiq Ahmed gang from Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

"Will not bow down": Arvind Kejriwal reacts to CBI probe on residence renovation case

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 7:14:24 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday took a dig at the central government after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a preliminary enquiry to probe 'alleged' irregularities in construction and renovati ... read..

"Will Vice President come after taking CM's permission?" Union minister Meghwal on Dhankar's visits to Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 28, 2023 7:14:16 PM IST

Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal hit out at Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for questioning of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar's recent visit to the state, saying whether the Vice President needs to take the Chief Minister's permi ... read..

SC declines PIL alleging exorbitant air fare for destinations in Gulf

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 7:14:06 PM IST

The Supreme Court has declined a plea alleging exorbitant air travel fares from Gulf destinations like Dubai to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. ... read..

From village to victory: Young sailor from MP's Dewas wins silver at Asia Games

Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 7:14:04 PM IST

A 17-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district has completed a remarkable journey from a small village to the international stage, securing a silver medal in the Girls Dinghy ILCA4 event at the 19th Asian Games. ... read..

CM Sukhu invites Himachali diaspora in UAE to invest in state's green sector

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 6:14:50 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu invited the Himachali diaspora in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in various green sectors including Tourism, Green Hydrogen, Food Processing, Information and Technology, and Solar pow ... read..

"Perturbed, rattled and scared": Abhishek Banerjee on coincidental ED summons

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 6:14:40 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee took a dig at the central government following his summon by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 3, the same day when the TMC is scheduled to hold an agitation in Delhi against pending d ... read..

Rail-Roko protest: 18 train services of Firozpur division hit; Farmers demand immediate solution

Ferozepur (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 6:14:34 PM IST

As many as 18 trains of the Firozpur division, have been affected as members of various farmers' bodies squatted on train tracks here on Thursday as part of the three-day 'Rail-Roko' agitation. ... read..

ISRO Chief Somnath offers prayers at Gujarat's Somnath temple

Veraval (Gujarat) | September 28, 2023 6:14:29 PM IST

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief S Somnath on Thursday offered prayers at the famed Somnath Mahadev temple.Somnaths visit follows the success of Indias mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-3. ... read..

She was in half-naked state, bleeding: Ujjain priest who helped minor rape survivor

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 6:14:11 PM IST

Rahul Sharma, the priest in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain who helped the minor rape survivor, on Thursday described the horrifying state in which he found her. ... read..

SBI employees of Himachal Pradesh donate over Rs 77 lakh to state relief fund

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 6:14:09 PM IST

The employees of State Bank of India (SBI) in Himachal Pradesh have contributed Rs 77,29,825 towards Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023 as part of their one-day salary. ... read..

NE Delhi violence: Court pulls up police for clubbing complaints without investigation

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 6:14:06 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court while framing charges against two accused in a Delhi riots case pulled up Delhi police for clubbing three other complaints with the present case without investigation them. ... read..

"Will Vice President come after taking CM's permission?" Megwal on Dhankar's visits to Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 28, 2023 6:13:56 PM IST

Delhi: Abdul Samad alias Saddam, member of Atiq Ahmad gang, arrested by UP STF

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 6:13:53 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) arrested Abdul Samad alias Saddam, a known associate of the notorious Atiq Ahmad gang from Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

Students from Assam's Sila Mari village cross stream on makeshift boat to reach school

Biswanath (Assam) | September 28, 2023 5:17:59 PM IST

Students of Assam's Sila Mari village and its adjoining areas are forced to undertake a risky journey every day to school by crossing a stream that comes on their way in a makeshift boat. ... read..

Meeting catapults IFFCO Nano Fertilisers Network Project to next level

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 5:17:52 PM IST

Agricultural scientists and researchers drawn from premium research institutes and agriculture universities participated in an interactive convention organised by the Worlds largest Fertiliser Cooperative, the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO ... read..

CPI MP Binoy Viswam writes to PM over delay in salaries of HEC employees

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 5:17:42 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressing his concern about the plight of over 3,000 employees of Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) who have not received their salaries for th ... read..

BJP CEC to meet to be held on September 30 to discuss MP, Chhattisgarh candidates: Sources

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 5:17:37 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold Central Election Committee meeting on September 30 and October 1 in the national capital to finalise the candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana, ac ... read..

'Tiranga for PoK' campaign: Muslim National Forum to take out protest march in Delhi on Oct 1

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 5:17:24 PM IST

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has always been and will remain a part of India. Indian Muslims are determined to reclaim PoK from Pakistan at all costs, a sentiment echoed by the nationalist Muslim organization, Muslim National Forum. ... read..

BJP CEC to meet on September 30 to discuss candidates for upcoming elections: Sources

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 5:17:17 PM IST

J-K govt organises two-day seminar to promote eco-tourism

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 28, 2023 5:17:13 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir's government organized a two-day seminar in Srinagar on World Tourism Day on September 27 to promote eco-tourism in the union territory. The seminar was attended by tour and travel agents, houseboat owners, environment experts, researche ... read..

Man held at Kochi Airport for smuggling gold paste concealed in underwear

Kochi (Kerala) | September 28, 2023 4:18:06 PM IST

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department in Kochi seized gold hidden in paste form between two layers of undergarments from a passenger identified as Sakeer, who travelling from Sharjah, UAE. ... read..

BJP Central leadership looking into matter of BJP-AIADMK break-up

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 4:17:48 PM IST

After All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) announced its exit from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) earlier this week, the BJP Central leadership is looking after the matter regarding BJP-AIADMK allies break up. ... read..

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Bihar visit tomorrow

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 4:17:43 PM IST

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar is set to embark on an inaugural visit to Bihar on September 29. ... read..

Farmhouse celebratory firing case: Court seeks explanation over non-execution of summons to three police officers

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 4:17:34 PM IST

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued a notice seeking an explanation from the officers concerned in the non-execution of summons to three police officers, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of police Station Fatehpur Beri, in a farmhouse fir ... read..

"Bhagwant Mann has become thirsty for blood," Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 4:17:31 PM IST

Asserting that this is 'Badla ki Rajneeti' (politics of revenge), Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Thursday said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has become thirsty for blood. ... read..

Delhi High Court issues contempt notices to senior CBI officers on petition of IFS Officer

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 4:17:26 PM IST

A single Bench of Delhi High Court has issued contempt notices to senior CBI Officers Vineet Vinayak, the then Joint Director, CBI and Gagandeep Gambhir, then Superintendent of Police, on petition of IFS Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi. ... read..

Designated terrorist 'Uncle' circulated high-quality fake Indian currency to damage India's monetary stability: NIA

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 4:17:23 PM IST

Designated individual terrorist 'Uncle' alias Javed Patel committed acts of terror through his associates by possessing and circulating high-quality fake Indian currency notes (FICNs) with the aim of damaging the monetary stability of India, says NIA char ... read..

From new Parliament building to passage of Women's Reservation Bill: How stars aligned last week

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 4:17:18 PM IST

Last week marked a historic chapter in India's journey as the nation witnessed many momentous events from the grand inauguration of the new Parliament building to the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill also called Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. ... read..

Delhi High Court modifies LOC issued under Black Money Act from debarment of travel to intimation only

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 4:17:15 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has modified the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued under the Black Money Act from debarment of travel to intimation only for a businessman alleging his involvement in a network of companies that were transferring funds to Hong Kong. ... read..

MP polls: Amit Shah to visit Bhopal on October 1, take feedback from candidates, discuss election strategy

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 3:14:06 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Bhopal on Sunday to attend party meetings, take feedback from candidates and discuss strategy with the state leaders for the upcoming Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, said sources close to the party. ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav lashes out at MP Government, calls out injustice to women in state

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 3:13:59 PM IST

Samajwadi party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has taken on the 'double engine' Government of Madhya Pradesh. The SP supremo lashed out at the state government and criticized the condition of women in the state. He expressed happiness, calling Congress's support fo ... read..

"Proper investigation will be conducted...," AAP on Sukhpal Khaira's detention

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 3:13:48 PM IST

Following the detention of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with a 2015 drugs-related case, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sushil Gupta alleged that it is well-known that Congress MLA indulged in the drugs business and now proper investigation will be ... read..

Farmers in Punjab begin 3-day "rail roko" protest over flood compensation demands, MSP

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 3:13:46 PM IST

Raising demands for financial aid against the losses incurred during the floods, and Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantee farmers in Punjab's Amritsar led by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee held a three-day 'rail blockade' on Thursday. ... read..

"Till end, he was committed to farmers' welfare...," says MS Swaminathan's daughter

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 28, 2023 3:13:41 PM IST

Agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who passed away on Thursday in Chennai was till the very end committed to the welfare of farmers and to the upliftment of the poorest in society, according to his daughter Soumya Swaminathan. ... read..

Polling officer and team attacked in Karnataka's Ramanagara, ballot papers stolen

Ramanagara (Karnataka) | September 28, 2023 3:13:26 PM IST

An election official and his team who were on their way to the polling booth for the election of the director of the Milk Producers Union in Ramanagara district were attacked and robbed, police said. ... read..

No warship, submarine can pass through Indian Ocean without being detected: Top Navy officer

By Ajit Dubey

Arakkonam (Tamil Nadu) | September 28, 2023 3:13:24 PM IST

At a time when Chinese Naval and research vessels have intensified their activities in the Indian ocean, a top Naval officer asserted that no country's warships or vessels can sail through the region without being noticed by the Indian Navy. ... read..

Government introduces key amendments to cable TV network rules

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 2:15:54 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has initiated a series of crucial amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, aimed at streamlining the Multi-System Operator (MSO) registration process and promoting infrastructure sharing with bro ... read..

Govt can ask land owner to handover some portion free of cost for public utility: SC

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 2:15:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court has held that a condition imposed by the Government that the land owner should handover a part of land free of cost for public utility purposes in return of the permission granted for converting the nature of the use of the land cannot b ... read..

MS Swaminathan, father of Indias Green Revolution, passes away

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 28, 2023 2:15:50 PM IST

Renowned Agricultural scientist and the driving force behind India's Green Revolution MS Swaminathan, passed away on Thursday, at the age of 98. ... read..

Mineral production records impressive 10.7 per cent surge in July 2023

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 2:15:45 PM IST

The mineral production sector in India witnessed a significant upswing in July 2023, with a remarkable 10.7 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year. ... read..

Rajasthan Assembly polls to be contested under collective leadership: Gajendra Shekhawat

Politics | September 28, 2023 2:15:42 PM IST

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 28: Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said that the upcoming Assembly election in Rajasthan will be held under the collective leadership. ... read..

North East Delhi violence: Court acquits accused noting prosecution failed to establish presence in riotous mob

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 2:15:37 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Wednesday acquitted an accused in a case of rioting, vandalism and destroying property by fire in Karawal Nagar during North Delhi riots. ... read..

"No guarantee if today's INDIA Alliance will exist tomorrow": K Kavitha

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 28, 2023 2:15:14 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Thursday asserted that there is no guarantee that today's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) alliance will exist tomorrow. ... read..

"Will always cherish conversations with him": PM Modi condoles death of MS Swaminathan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 28, 2023 2:15:04 PM IST

Sudipti worked hard for 15 years: Sudipti Hajelas sister on historic Asiad gold in equestrian dressage

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 1:17:07 PM IST

Family members of Indore girl Sudipti Hajela, who played a substantial role in bringing Indias first gold in 41 years in the equestrian dressage in Asian Games, have said that Hajela worked very hard for 15 years for this medal. ... read..

'Ganja', cell phones among contraband most frequently smuggled into prisons: Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 1:16:32 PM IST

'Ganja' and cell phones are the common contraband items that are most frequently smuggled into the prisons among others, according to a report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs. ... read..

Congress trains guns at Punjab govt over arrest of Sukhpal Khaira

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 1:16:29 PM IST

Congress party on Thursday condemned the arrest of Punjab Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira and said that any such act is an abuse of power, and that Congress firmly and unitedly stands against it. ... read..

"This is what happens when somebody speaks against govt," Sukhpal Khaira's son Mehtab Singh

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 1:16:26 PM IST

After the detention of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh, Khaira's son Mehtab Singh on Thursday alleged that this is what happens when somebody speaks against the government. ... read..

PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh on his 116th birth anniversary

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 12:14:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on his 116th birth anniversary, saying that he will forever be a symbol of India's relentless fight for justice and liberty. ... read..

Three crushed to death by truck in Bihar's Nawada

Nawada (Bihar) | September 28, 2023 12:14:06 PM IST

Three people were crushed to death by a truck and one injured in Bihar's Nawada, officials said. ... read..

Take necessary action against colleges and universities offering unspecified degrees: Delhi HC to UGC

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 12:14:03 PM IST

The Delhi High Court in its order has asked the University Grant Commission (UGC) to take appropriate necessary actions against the Universities and colleges offering unspecified degrees and such universities are liable for penalty under Section 24 of the ... read..

Uttarakhand CM assigns new responsibilities to state leaders, releases names of 10 appointees

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 28, 2023 12:14:01 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, released the names of candidates who have been given new responsibilities in the state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Kolkata police crackdown on organized AEPS fraud network, arrest key perpetrators

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 12:13:58 PM IST

The Kolkata Police's Bank Fraud Section, Detective Department (DD), has made two key arrests in an Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) fraud case, shedding light on a criminal conspiracy involving multiple cases. ... read..

"This is jungle raj...," Congress Punjab chief condemns Khaira's detention

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 12:13:28 PM IST

Condemning the detention of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday termed the action taken by Punjab Police as a "jungle raj". ... read..

Mentally challenged girl gang-raped in Assam's Bhuragaon, 3 arrested

Morigaon (Assam) | September 28, 2023 12:13:26 PM IST

A woman and two other men were arrested in connection with the rape of a mentally challenged girl at Bhuragaon in Assam's Morigaon district. ... read..

BJP MP Lehar Singh urges Karnataka, Tamil Nadu to resolve Cauvery issue through dialogue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 28, 2023 11:18:44 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Lehar Singh Siroya on Wednesday urged the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to meet and steer the discussion on the ongoing Cauvery water-sharing dispute. ... read..

Delhi: 6 arrested, 1 minor apprehended for beating man to death in Nand Nagri

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 11:18:41 AM IST

Six persons have been arrested and a minor detained in connection with the case where a mentally challenged man was brutally beaten to death on the suspicion that he was a thief in the national capitals Nand Nagri area, Delhi Police said on Thursday. ... read..

Police register case after pro-Khalistan graffiti painted on wall at Delhi's Kashmiri Gate flyover

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 11:18:32 AM IST

After the Pro-Khalistan graffiti was found written on the walls at Delhi's Kashmiri Gate flyover, Delhi Police on Thursday registered a case in the matter. ... read..

Delhi HC notice to Centre, ASI on PIL against illegal encroachment of heritage properties

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 11:18:15 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Culture, Archeological Survey of India (ASI), National Monuments Authority and others on a Public interest litigation (PIL) moved against alleged encroachment and occupation of several properties b ... read..

Agartala: CM Manik Saha highlights state, central govt development initiatives

Agartala (Tripura) | September 28, 2023 10:14:21 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the Labharthi Pariwar Maha Sammelan at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala where he highlighted the development initiatives of the state and central governments for the socio-economic upliftment of the pe ... read..

IMD predicts heavy rains for Mumbai, Ratnagiri today; issues alert

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 28, 2023 10:14:15 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Ratnagiri and yellow for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts for September 28. ... read..

Samajwadi Party to reserve 20% of tickets for women in Madhya Pradesh polls, says Akhilesh Yadav

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) | September 28, 2023 10:14:13 AM IST

Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav made a big announcement on Wednesday regarding ticket distribution in Madhya Pradesh assembly elections and said that his party will give 20 per cent tickets to women. ... read..

Amit Shah remembers Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary

New Delhi | September 28, 2023 10:14:10 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary on Thursday. ... read..

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira detained by Punjab Police

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 28, 2023 10:13:59 AM IST

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Thursday was detained by Punjab police in connection with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. ... read..

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