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Punjab: NIA confiscates properties of Khalistan terrorist Pannun in Chandigarh, Amritsar

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 23, 2023 3:46:42 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has confiscated properties owned by designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in Chandigarh and Amritsar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. ... read..

Man killed as scooter collides with car in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2023 3:46:40 PM IST

A scooter rider died after he collided with a speeding car near the Kariyana Palya area in Bengaluru, said police. ... read..

Party to decide on alliance with Kamal Haasan's party: Udhayanidhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 23, 2023 3:46:38 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said the DMK party leaders will decide at the time of the elections whether the party will form an alliance with actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan. ... read..

Utopian to think justice delivery can't be challenged: CJI at International Lawyers' Conference

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 3:46:34 PM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday said it was "utopian" to think that there could ever be a day when the "delivery of justice" will not be challenged. ... read..

Maharashtra: Two killed, five injured in blast at Thane factory

Thane (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 3:46:20 PM IST

Two persons were killed while three others were injured in a massive blast at a factory in Maharashtra's Thane on Saturday afternoon, police said. ... read..

JP Nadda condemns Jairam Ramesh's "Modi Marriot" remark, calls it "pathetic mindset"

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 2:43:50 PM IST

After Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed the new Parliament building and termed it as "Modi Multiplex or Modi Marriot", Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda hit back at Ramesh calling his remark depiction of "pathetic mindset". ... read..

Govt holding discussions on proposal for 6 deputy CMs: Karnataka Congress MLA

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2023 2:43:48 PM IST

Karnataka Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy on Saturday said the government was holding discussions on a proposal to bring in five more deputy chief ministers to the cabinet headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, with some ministers already coming out in f ... read..

Fresh spell of rain lashes parts of Delhi, brings relief from warm weather

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 2:43:46 PM IST

Fresh spells of rain lashed parts of the national capital in the mid hours of Saturdaybringing down the temperature in the city. ... read..

Citizens should feel that law belongs to them: PM Modi at International Lawyers Conference

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 2:43:44 PM IST

Noting that the judiciary and the bar have been the guardians of India's judicial system and lawyers played a key role during the freedom struggle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid thrust on the simplicity of language in the legal profession ... read..

Manipur government announces restoration of internet services after months-long suspension

Imphal (Manipur) | September 23, 2023 1:43:58 PM IST

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday announced the restoration of mobile internet services for the general public from today, months after the internet shutdown was imposed due to the ethnic violence in the state. ... read..

National symposium on biochemistry held at MS University of Baroda, Gujarat

Vadodara (Gujarat) | September 23, 2023 1:43:56 PM IST

The Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, recently hosted a National Symposium on "Facets of Biochemistry." Professor (Dr) Vijay Kumar Srivastava, Vice-Chancellor of M. S Universi ... read..

He is frequent offender: NCP Supriya Sule to move privilege motion against BJPs Ramesh Bidhuri

Pune (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 1:43:54 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule on Saturday said she is moving a 'privilege motion' against frequent offender Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his abusive remarks against BSP member Danish Ali in Parliament. ... read..

Maharashtra rains: "State govt monitoring situation," says BJP state chief Bawankule

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 1:43:50 PM IST

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday said that the state government is monitoring the situation after Nagpur's Ambajhari Dam overflowed following heavy rainfall in several parts of Nagpur. ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari demands to conduct 2024 polls on paper ballots

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 1:43:48 PM IST

The Congress voiced fresh misgivings over the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), with its Lok Sabha member Manish Tewari saying on Saturday that votes in the general elections next year should be cast via paper ballots. He said the exercise that de ... read..

'Global legal framework' needed to combat terrorism, says PM Modi at International Lawyers' conference

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 1:43:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed for the need for an unbiased, strong and independent judiciary in working towards a developed nation by the year 2047 and emphasised on need for a global legal framework to combat terrorism. ... read..

Assam STF nabs 6 drug peddlers in Guwahati, 46 gm heroin seized

Guwahati (Assam) | September 23, 2023 1:43:44 PM IST

The sleuths of Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police on Saturday apprehended six drug peddlers and seized 46 grams of heroin at Khanapara area in Guwahati. ... read..

"New Parliament building should be called Modi Multiplex or Marriot": Congress' Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 1:43:26 PM IST

Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh on Saturday hit out at the Centre over the construction of the new Parliament building and said that the new complex should be called the "Modi Multiplex or Modi Marriot". ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates International Lawyers' Conference in New Delhi

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 12:43:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the International Lawyers Conference 2023 in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan. ... read..

Amit Shah to visit Mumbai today, meet Maharashtra CM Shinde, Dy CM Fadanavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 12:43:52 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the official residences of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadanavis on Saturday to worship Lord Ganesha during his day-long visit to Mumbai. ... read..

Counting of votes for Delhi University Students' Union elections underway

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 12:43:48 PM IST

The counting of votes for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections is underway. ... read..

Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi arrives in Jaipur, to address public rally, inaugurate new party office

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 23, 2023 12:43:46 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Jaipur on Saturday morning. Later in the day, the Wayanad MP will address a public gathering alongside Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 2 arrested over fake robbery complaint

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | September 23, 2023 12:43:38 PM IST

Two people were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district for registering a fake robbery case, the police said. ... read..

Uttarakhand police raids illegal casino in Rishikesh, 31 arrested

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | September 23, 2023 12:43:36 PM IST

A casino offering illegal gambling was raided in the Neeraj Forest Resort located at Ganga Bhogpur in Rishikesh. As many as 31 people have been arrested by the police, including four crew members of the gambling team. ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out on 13th floor of Dadar high-rise, 60-year-old man dies after inhaling toxic smoke

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 12:43:30 PM IST

A fire broke out on the 13th floor of a high-rise building in the Dadar area of Mumbai on Saturday, leaving an elderly dead, officials said. ... read..

Indian Army mountaineering team scales Mount Kang Yatse II

Siachen (Ladakh) | September 23, 2023 12:43:27 PM IST

An Indian Army mountaineering team accomplished a phenomenal feat by scaling Mount Kang Yatse in the Ladakh region. ... read..

Madras High Court grants bail to warden in drowning case of three schoolboys

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | September 23, 2023 11:47:49 AM IST

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Srinivasa Rao, who is warden of Srimaan Trust-Battar Gurukulam Padasala in Srirangam, Trichy. ... read..

"BJP-JDS alliance proved that Congress is only secular party": K'taka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2023 11:47:36 AM IST

After Janata Dal (Secular) formally joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday, Karnataka Minister for Housing and Minority Welfare, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan, has said that the BJP-JDS alliance has proved that the Congress Party is the only secu ... read..

Andhra: Security tightened at Rajahmundry central jail ahead of Chandrababu Naidus questioning

Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) | September 23, 2023 11:47:34 AM IST

Security arrangements have been tightened outside the Rajahmundry Central Prison where former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu is lodged in connection with the alleged skill development scam. ... read..

Maharashtra rains: NDRF rescues 6 people stranded in Nagpurs Ambajhari Lake area

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 11:47:32 AM IST

A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday evacuated as many as six people stranded in the Ambajhari Lake area following heavy rainfall in parts of Nagpur city in Maharashtra. ... read..

Cauvery water row: Pro-Kannada outfits call for 'bandh' in Mandya today, security beefed up

Mandya (Karnataka) | September 23, 2023 11:47:30 AM IST

Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organisations in Karnataka's Mandya have called for a 'Bandh' on Saturday to protest against the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for asking Karnataka government to release 5000 cusecs of water to neighbour ... read..

UP police beefs up security for MotoGP finale; one SP rank officer deployed at each racing zone

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 23, 2023 10:43:46 AM IST

Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh said on Saturday that special arrangements for around two lakh vehicles have been made in the wake of UP International Trade Show and MotoGP finale. ... read..

Fire breaks out at bank branch in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | September 23, 2023 10:43:44 AM IST

A fire broke out at a branch of State Bank of India (SBI) in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district in the early hours of Saturday, fire department officials said. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses BJP of corruption, calls for unity ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 23, 2023 10:43:32 AM IST

Launching a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya-Janata Party (BJP)-led union government, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday raised corruption allegations quoting the report by Comptroller and Auditor General ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Speaker Tammineni Sitaram biased, says MLA Undavalli Sridevi

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 23, 2023 10:43:26 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh MLA Undavalli Sridevi has alleged Assembly speaker Tammineni Sitaram was acting in a biased manner and stated that he is not giving equal importance to all parties. ... read..

OTP-sharing scam: Odisha STF arrests seventh accused from Assam

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 23, 2023 9:46:53 AM IST

The Special Task Force of Odisha crime branch on Friday claimed to have arrested one more accused in the one-time password-sharing scam with alleged links to Pakistan Intelligence operatives, it said in a statement. ... read..

We are not disturbed byJDS joining NDA:Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2023 9:46:49 AM IST

After Janata Dal (Secular) formally joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said that the Congress is not disturbed by the development. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate International Lawyers Conference today

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 9:46:43 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Lawyers Conference 2023 in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Saturday. ... read..

Muslim man installs Ganpati statue in Hyderabad portraying harmony, brotherhood

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 23, 2023 9:46:41 AM IST

A man from the Muslim community along with his Hindu friends installed lord Ganesha's idol in Telangana's Hyderabad depicting communal harmony and brotherhood. ... read..

Several political parties hail passage of women's quota bill in Parliament

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 7:47:29 AM IST

Several political parties set aside their differences to unequivocally call the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill, aptly titled 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', as historic. ... read..

"We will safeguard farmers' interest": Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar amid Cauvery water row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2023 7:47:27 AM IST

Amid the Cauvery water sharing row with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the government will safeguard the interests of the farmers of the state. ... read..

"Dangerous for democracy..." Maharashtra Congress chief Patole reacts to Bidhuri's objectionable remarks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 7:47:23 AM IST

Reacting to the objectionable remarks of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ramesh Bidhuri targeted at Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) lawmaker Danish Ali in Lok Sabha, Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole on Friday said that the party strictly oppose the incident and ... read..

J-K: Arunachal Pradesh's Agriculture Minister visits IIKSTC in Pampore

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 23, 2023 7:47:21 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Taggi Taki, along with a team of agriculture officers on Friday visited India International Trade Centre (IIKSTC) Dussoo, Pampore. ... read..

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi today

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 23, 2023 7:47:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday afternoon. ... read..

PM Modi stops BJP Mahila Morcha chief from touching his feet

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 6:47:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stopped Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan from touching his feet as she bent to seek his blessings. ... read..

West Bengal: TMC sets new rules for MLA attendance during Assembly session

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2023 5:47:02 AM IST

In the wake of party MLAs skipping the Assembly session, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to maintain two attendance registers for its legislators in the Assembly and send a weekly attendance report to party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister ... read..

Odisha: Anganwadi workers stage demonstration over various demands in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 23, 2023 4:43:59 AM IST

A large number of Anganwadi workers staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Friday. ... read..

14 rescued, 4 injured in Mumbai's shopping mall fire incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 3:43:53 AM IST

As many as 14 people were rescued, out of which four people have burn injuries, from a shopping mall in Mumbai, where a fire broke out on Friday afternoon, officials said. ... read..

Delhi: Woman arrested for pouring acid on daughter-in-law

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 3:43:51 AM IST

Delhi Police on Friday arrested a woman for allegedly pouring acid on her daughter-in-law in the New Usmanpur area. ... read..

Despite surge in vehicle registration, Tripura witnesses 50 per cent drop in road accidents

Agartala (Tripura) | September 23, 2023 3:43:45 AM IST

Despite registering vehicle growth of 20 per cent in the state, the road accident cases in Tripura have been reduced by around 50 per cent within a month, officials said on Friday. ... read..

"Tomorrow another golden chapter is going to be added": UP CM lauds PM Modi ahead of his Varanasi tour

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 23, 2023 3:43:43 AM IST

A day ahead of his visit to Varanasi, to lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday extended a welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that tomorrow another golden chapter i ... read..

"Revival of Vikram, Pragyan automatic": ISRO scientist on waking up Chandrayaan-3

Bharuch (Gujarat) | September 23, 2023 2:45:16 AM IST

As Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) preps to revive Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander and rover from 'sleep mode' after almost two weeks, Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre (SAC) on Friday said that the 'revival' of the lander and th ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police, sister agencies hold coordination meeting to enhance coordination

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 23, 2023 2:45:12 AM IST

A coordination meeting with officers from different departments of Punjab Police and sister agencies from Central departments was held at Frontier HQrs BSF on Friday. ... read..

"TDP will continue its fight against Jagan's atrocious rule": TDP leader Atchennaidu

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 23, 2023 1:46:22 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Friday said that the party will continue to fight against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's "atrocious rule." ... read..

J-K: Annual Harmukh Gangabal Yatra begins from Ganderbal

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 23, 2023 1:46:18 AM IST

The Annual Gangabal yatra, organized by Harmukh Ganga Gangabal Trust, began on Friday from the Narang base camp in the Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. ... read..

"Action should be taken against Ramesh Bidhuri by the Speaker": Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 1:46:12 AM IST

After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri's unparliamentary remarks against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha a day earlier, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Friday said that action should be taken against Bidhur ... read..

"Milestone in nation's history": Devendra Fadanvis on passing of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2023 1:46:10 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historical passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and said that this will be a milestone and will have an important contributio ... read..

"Commendable step towards upliftment of mother power": CM Dhami on passage of Women's Reservation Bill

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 23, 2023 1:46:06 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for passing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' in the Rajya Sabha after the Lok Sabha and said that this is a commendable step towards the upliftment of mother power ... read..

Delhi: Police rescues manattempting suicide on Instagram Live

New Delhi | September 23, 2023 1:46:04 AM IST

Delhi Police on Friday rescued a man who was trying to commit suicide on Instagram Live over a matrimonial dispute. Prompt action from police saved his life, an official said. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami administers oath to newly appointed office bearers of Secretariat Association

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 22, 2023 11:47:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday administered oaths to newly appointed office bearers of the Secretariat Association at the State Secretariat in Uttarakhand's Dehradun. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate International Lawyers Conference tomorrow

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:47:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the 'International Lawyers Conference 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on September 23, 2023 at 10 AM. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion. ... read..

DSIR achieves progress in special campaign for efficiency and cleanliness

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:47:01 PM IST

The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) has made substantial strides in reducing pending matters and enhancing cleanliness in its operations as part of the Special Campaign 2.0, spanning from December 2022 to July 2023. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee meets Lulu Group Executive Director Ashraf Ali in Dubai

Dubai | September 22, 2023 11:46:59 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday held a meeting with Lulu Group International Executive Director Ashraf Ali in Dubai. ... read..

PM Modi to flag off two Vande Bharats as "Durga Puja gifts" to West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 11:46:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate a total of nine Vande Bharat express trains through video conferencing on September 24, of which two will be specifically for West Bengal-- one, connecting Patna to Howrah and the other, connecting Ranc ... read..

Union Health Secretary presides over National Urban Health Conclave to strengthen health systems resilience

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:46:55 PM IST

Union Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant here on Friday chaired the National Urban Health Conclave with the theme 'Developing a Joint Roadmap for Strengthening Health Systems Resilience.' The event was aimed at discussing and devising strategies for bolsterin ... read..

Border Police officials sensitised on Rhino conservation, wildlife crimes

Guwahati (Assam) | September 22, 2023 11:46:53 PM IST

On the occasion of International Rhino Day today, approximately 40 border police officials were sensitised to the issue of crimes against greater one-horned rhinos and other endangered species. ... read..

LG approves allotment of 3,360 sqm land at Bhalaswa for construction of sewage pumping station

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:46:49 PM IST

In an effort to ensure the implementation of development projects Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday approved the allotment of 3,360 sqm land at Bhalaswa to Delhi Jal Board for the construction of Sewage Pumping Station in Badli assembly cons ... read..

DDA developing places for making Delhiites' evenings pleasant, says Delhi L-G

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:46:40 PM IST

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday shared details of the ongoing beautification works in the national capital and said that several places are being developed where Delhiites will be able to sit and enjoy their evenings. ... read..

Centre notifies elevation of 7 additional judges as permanent judges in Allahabad HC

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:46:38 PM IST

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the elevation of seven additional judges of Allahabad High Court as permanent Judges. ... read..

SC asks SpiceJet to pay USD 1 million monthly for 6 months towards repayment of dues to Credit Suisse

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:46:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday asked private airliner SpiceJet Limited to pay USD 1 million per month for six months to Credit Suisse AG towards repayment of dues. ... read..

Surrender illegal weapons within 15 days or face action: Manipur govt to people

Imphal (Manipur) | September 22, 2023 11:46:34 PM IST

The Manipur government has asked the people of the state to surrender illegal weapons within 15 days or face comprehensive search operations by security forces, an official statement from the chief ministers office said on Friday. ... read..

TMC Mahila Morcha protests against "oppression" of Manipuri women

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 11:46:32 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) Mahila Morcha held a protest in front of Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) House in Kolkata to protest against the alleged oppression of women in Manipur during the violence in the state. ... read..

JD(S) should drop the word secular from their partys name: Priyank Kharge after Deve Gowdas party joined NDA alliance

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2023 11:46:26 PM IST

Slamming the Janata Dal (Secular) for joining hands with National Democratic Alliance, Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge opined that JDS should write to the Election Commission and drop the word secular from their partys name. ... read..

Revised ex-gratia relief rates for train accidents and untoward incidents

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:46:24 PM IST

The Ministry of Railways has announced revisions to the ex-gratia relief amounts for individuals affected by train accidents, untoward incidents and manned level crossing gate accidents. ... read..

I am a little bigger worker, but we are all workers: PM Modi to G20 functionaries

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 11:46:11 PM IST

In an interaction with G20 functionaries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that todays event showed the unity of workers and both he and them were "workers". ... read..

Centre trying to intervene in cooperative sector: CPI-M Kerala secretary Govindan Master

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | September 22, 2023 11:45:57 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) state secretary MV Govindan Master lashed out at the Central government for intervening in the cooperative sector. ... read..

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Speaker to get Ramesh Bidhuri incident examined by Privileges Committee

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 10:46:32 PM IST

Condemning the use of unparliamentary language by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Danish Ali, Congress Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asked the Speaker to have thematter examined in detail by the P ... read..

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit replies to CM Bhagwant, asks him to wait for SC decision in pending RDF issue

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 22, 2023 10:46:22 PM IST

In reply to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding the pending Rural Development Fund (RDF) amounting to Rs 5,637 crore, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday said that it would be appropriate to wait for Supreme Courts decision before anything is ... read..

"Keeping people in jail will not resolve the issue: Awami National Conference on Mirwaiz Farooq release

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 22, 2023 10:46:16 PM IST

As Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was released after four years of his "house arrest", Awami National Conference Vice President Muzaffar Shah said that keeping the people in jail will not resolve the issue. ... read..

1.5-year-old girl found dead in building next to her house in Delhis Wazirabad, police conduct probe

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 10:46:12 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Friday found the body of a 1.5-year-old girl on the terrace of a house next to the victims house at Wazirabad in the city. ... read..

550 monuments to be adopted by private sector for tourism promotion: Karnataka Minister HK Patil

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2023 10:46:06 PM IST

Karnataka Tourism Minister HK Patil on Friday announced that 550 monuments will be adopted by the private sector with the government working as a facilitator adding that the private sector has voluntarily committed Rs 500 crore for developing tourism in t ... read..

RSS praises Parliament for Womens Reservation Bill, says decision helpful in making nation strong, inclusive

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 10:46:05 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat praised the Indian Parliament for passing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023' or the Women's Reservation Bill and called the decision helpful in making the nation strong and inclusive. ... read..

China has evil designs for northeastern states: Assam Deputy Speaker Momin

Guwahati (Assam) | September 22, 2023 10:46:03 PM IST

Condemning the denial of regular visas to athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for the Asian Games, Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly Numal Momin said that China has an "evil design" for northeastern states on Friday. ... read..

PM to flag off Odisha's second Vande Bharat Express train on Sept 24

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 10:45:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Puri-Rourkela Vande Bharat Express on September 24 along with eight more Vande Bharat Express trains across the country. ... read..

"Dengue under control in Tamil Nadu": TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 22, 2023 10:45:53 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Friday said that Dengue is under control in the state. ... read..

International seminar showcases India's leadership in digital public infrastructure

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 10:45:51 PM IST

The Ministry of Finance, Government of India in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department (APD) on Friday organized an international seminar titled 'Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Enabler for Financial Incl ... read..

Cauvery Water row: Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members stage protests in Udupi

Udupi (Karnataka) | September 22, 2023 10:45:49 PM IST

Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members on Friday staged a protest near the District collector's office in Udupi against the order released by Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) instructing the state government to follow its order to release water to Tam ... read..

Chhattisgarh: DRG constable injured after IED blast in Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | September 22, 2023 9:46:26 PM IST

A District Reserve Guard constable was injured after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxals blasted in Bijapur district on Friday, an official statement said. ... read..

"Farmers will become rebels if Karnataka govt continues to neglect Cauvery water issue": Former CM Bommai

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2023 9:46:22 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that pontiffs, farmers and the citizens of Bengaluru will become rebels if the government continues to neglect the Cauvery water row adding that the Siddaramaiah government is behaving casual ... read..

Death of Unnao rape victim's father: Delhi HC suspends sentence of two former police officers

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 9:46:20 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to Ashok Singh Bhadauria and Kamta Prasad, who were convicted in the Unnao rape victim's father's custodial death case. ... read..

No NEET-PG eligibility cut-off, counselling to continue till all seats filled: Govt sources

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 9:46:16 PM IST

The counselling sessions for NEET PG will be carried out till all seats are filled in postgraduate medical courses, official sources at the Ministry of Health said on Friday while clarifying that there is no eligibility cut-off to ensure that all seats ar ... read..

"Govt committed to fight for farmers": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Cauvery Water row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2023 9:46:11 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the government is committed to fighting for farmers in the state and further appealed to the farmers to call off the Saturday's 'Bandh' in Cauvery Water row to ensure that no law and order ... read..

CPM state secretary Govindan making mockery of himself by justifying Karuvannur bank fraud: Kerala BJP chief K Surendran

Kozhikode (Kerala) | September 22, 2023 9:46:05 PM IST

Kerala BJP president K Surendran on Friday said that Communist Party of India (Marxist) state secretary MV Govindan is making a mockery of himself by publicly defending the Karuvannur bank fraud alleging that the fraud has been committed by the top leader ... read..

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO makes efforts to communicate with Vikram lander, Pragyan rover, finds no signal

Anand (Gujarat) | September 22, 2023 9:46:03 PM IST

ISRO has made efforts to establish communication with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover to ascertain their wake-up condition, but as of now, no signals have been received from them. However, ISRO said it would continue efforts to establish contact. ... read..

SC says courts cant run affairs of Army

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 9:45:59 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday said that courts cannot run the affairs of the Army, while hearing a plea filed by a woman colonel alleging discrimination against women officers on giving command over Units in the Army. ... read..

MP High Court orders to quash FIR registered against Congress MLA Umang Singhar

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 22, 2023 9:45:53 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered to quash the FIR registered against Congress MLA Umang Singhar by his wife in connection with rape and unnatural sex. ... read..

"Can't you build up my India?" West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at Dubai business summit

Dubai | September 22, 2023 9:45:51 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday highlighted the opportunities of her state at a business summit in Dubai saying that Bengal has everything "from A to Z" and asking the investors if they are interested in "building up" her state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 10 lakh to airlift 2-year-old undergoing treatment in Turkey

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 22, 2023 9:45:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced Rs 10 lakh to shift a 2-year-old child who is undergoing treatment in Turkey to Chennai on an air ambulance. ... read..

Customs seize gold worth Rs 45 lakh at Cochin airport, arrest one person

Kochi (Kerala) | September 22, 2023 9:45:45 PM IST

One passenger was intercepted at Cochin International Airport for allegedly carrying 913.09 grams of gold worth Rs 45 lakh, an official statement said on Friday. ... read..

Krishnasamy writes to PM Modi, seeks recall of NEET PG cut off

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 9:45:41 PM IST

Puthiya Tamilagam Party President Krishnasamy on Friday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the decision of the Centre announcing the eligibility for the seats still vacant this year to be zero percentile. ... read..

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