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ISRO Ahmedabad to play leading role in Indias first space mission Gaganyaan

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | September 22, 2023 8:44:53 AM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Ahmedabad is set to play a pivotal role in India's Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send astronauts into space. ... read..

"Historic": Women MPs rise above political differences to hail passage of quota Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 8:44:51 AM IST

Several women MPs across party lines set aside their differences to unequivocally call the passage of the women's reservation Bill, aptly titled 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', as historic. ... read..

Registration for Tata Steel 25K Marathon's 8th edition begins today, promising grand, inclusive event

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 8:44:49 AM IST

The registration process for the eighth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, a World Athletics Elite Label road race, to be held in West Bengal's capital in December is set to begin on Friday. ... read..

As Parliament passes womens reservation Bill, Congress says demand for amendments not met

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 7:46:54 AM IST

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi earned praise from both sides of the political aisle following the historic passage of the women's reservation Bill in Parliament, the Congress MPs on Thursday flagged the omission of the OBC sub-quota from the draft l ... read..

UP International Trade Show draws traders from across the globe

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2023 7:46:52 AM IST

The first day of the UP International Trade Show, which started at the India Expo Center and Mart in Greater Noida on Thursday, drew businessmen from Romania and several other countries. ... read..

"Women have got their due after long struggle": Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on passage of quota Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 7:46:48 AM IST

Thanking PrimeMinister Narendra Modi after the women's reservation Bill, titled Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, was passed in both Houses of Parliament, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Thursday said women have got their due after a long struggle. ... read..

Women's quota Bill first piece of legislation to be passed by new Parliament

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 7:46:46 AM IST

The women's reservation Bill or the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', guaranteeing quota for women in legislative bodies, was the first Bill to be taken up for discussion and debate by the new Parliament before its eventual passage on Thursday. ... read..

Lok Sabha logged 132 pc productivity in Special Session: Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 7:46:44 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said the Special Session of Parliament, comprising four sittings, registered a total productivity of 132 per cent. ... read..

Women can now contribute more significantly to nation-building: Anurag Thakur hails passage of quota Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 6:47:31 AM IST

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the women's reservation Bill cleared his last legislative hurdle in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Union Minister Anurag said he has done in 9 years what others couldn't do in three decades. ... read..

Low Sabha logged 132 pc productivity in Special Session: Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 6:47:27 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said the Special Session of Parliament, comprising four sittings, registered a total productivity of 132 per cent. ... read..

"Golden chapter added to history of Indian democracy": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 6:47:23 AM IST

Welcoming the passage of the women's reservation Bill, or 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', in the Parliament on Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said a golden, newchapter has been added to the history of Indian democracy. ... read..

"Special Parliament session was historic": Kiren Rijiju after both Houses pass womens quota Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 5:45:57 AM IST

Calling the Special Session of Parliament, which was adjourned sine die on Thursday following the passage of the women's reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha, as historic, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying ... read..

Fight for representation of OBC women to continue: BRS MLC Kavitha on passage of quota Bill

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 22, 2023 5:45:52 AM IST

One of the top advocates for a piece of legislation guaranteeing equal or greater representation of women in politics and the country's legislative process, BRS leader K Kavitha on Thursday rejoiced the passage of the women's reservation Bill, terming it ... read..

"Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai not a mere saying: Smriti Irani hails passage of womens quota Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 5:45:48 AM IST

Heaping praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the historic passage of the women's reservation Bill in Parliament on Thursday, Union Minister Smriti Irani said the legislative feat only goes to show that "Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai" (Nothing is impossi ... read..

Where there is a will there is a way: Amit Shah lauds PM Modi after passage of womens quota Bill in Parliament

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 4:44:39 AM IST

Hailing the passage of the women's reservation Bill in Parliament as a "historic milestone", Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said through this landmark piece of legislation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a powerful message of gender equa ... read..

"Will bring much-needed change to modern-day leadership: Pralhad Joshi hails passage of womens quota Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 4:44:37 AM IST

After the long-desired and promised women's reservation Bill finally saw the light of day, following its passage in both Houses of Parliament, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said the historic piece of legislation will bring ... read..

"Could not have been better start to new Parliament": BJP chief Nadda after passage of womens quota Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 4:44:32 AM IST

As chants of 'Modi, Modi' from women members rang out following the passage of the landmark women's reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha, BJP national president JP Nadda on Thursday said there could not have been a better start tothe new Parliament buildi ... read..

Voices of women will become louder: PM Modi after womens quota Bill passed by Parliament

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 3:44:46 AM IST

Terming the 'unanimous' passage of the women's quota Bill titled 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' in the Rajya Sabha as a historic moment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated fellow countrymen saying that with the passage of the draft l ... read..

"Milestone in nation's journey towards empowering Nari Shakti": RS Chairman Dhankhar on passage of women's reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 3:44:42 AM IST

As the landmark women's reservation Bill secured parliamentary passage after a daylong debate and discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said the draft legislation marks amilestone in the nation's journey towards empowering 'N ... read..

Women members chant PM Modis name, present bouquet to him after historic passage of womens quota Bill in Parliament

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 2:45:00 AM IST

As the landmark women's reservation Bill, aptly titled 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', was passed by the Parliament on Thursday, marking a giant leap in the empowerment of one-half of the country's population, chants of 'Modi Modi' were raised by women MP ... read..

Special Session of Parliament: Both Houses adjourned sine die after historic passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 2:44:56 AM IST

With the historic passage of the women's reservation Bill in Parliament, both the Houses were adjourned sine die on Thursday. ... read..

Defining moment in our nation's democratic journey: PM Modi hails passage of womens quota Bill in Parliament

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 1:44:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated 140 crore Indians on the landmark passage of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' (women's reservation Bill) in the Parliament, saying that it has ushered in an era of stronger representation and empowe ... read..

Andhra jail undertrial dies of dengue, TDP leader fears conspiracy to kill Chandrababu Naidu

Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) | September 22, 2023 1:44:31 AM IST

An undertrial prisoner at the Rajahmundry Central Prison in Andhra Pradesh died due to dengue while undergoing treatment at the Kakinada government hospital on September 19, state police said. ... read..

Glad to share Murshidabad's Kiriteshwari selected as 'Best Tourism Village of India': Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 12:18:03 AM IST

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed happiness that the central government has selected Kiriteshwari in Murshidabad district as the "Best Tourism Village of India." ... read..

Delhi HC seeks response over termination of services of Assembly Fellows

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:59 AM IST

The Delhi Court on Thursday while seeking a response from the Delhi assembly secretariat, directed that the services of Assembly Fellow/Associate Fellows engaged with the Delhi Assembly Research Centre shall continue till the next date of hearing on Decem ... read..

"No evidence that any Indian government body had anything to do with it," Shashi Tharoor on India-Canada row

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:57 AM IST

Amid a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called it a disappointing development adding thatthere is no evidence that any Indian government body is linked with it. ... read..

"Second phase of Chandrayaan 3 is about to take off in next few hours": Union MoS Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:55 AM IST

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Thursday informed that the second phase of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission is about to begin in the next few hours adding that Pragyan Rover and Vikram lander are awaiting and will wakeup after facing sunrays. ... read..

Womens reservation to be given after census, delimitation exercise: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:51 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman issued a clarification on the implementation of the Womens Reservation Bill saying that whenever the first census takes place and the relevant figures are out, a delimitation exercise shall be undertaken and subs ... read..

Uttar Pradesh's economic growth is truly commendable: President Droupadi Murmu

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2023 12:17:47 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the economic growth happening in Uttar Pradesh is truly commendable. ... read..

India is moving towards becoming major space power: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:43 AM IST

Taking up a discussion regarding the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and other achievements of the nation in the space sector, chairing the Session, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulated the Nation on this stupendous achievement of the Indian Spac ... read..

DMK MP Kanimozhi expresses concern over long time frame in implementing women's reservation

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:39 AM IST

DMK MP Kanimozhi expressed concern on Thursday over the relatively long implementation time of the Women's Reservation Bill. She said that there is no clear information on when the provisions of the bill will be implemented. ... read..

Refrain from giving platform to terrorists, criminal: Centre to TV channels amid India-Canada row

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:35 AM IST

Amid the ongoing Canada-India diplomatic crisis, the Union government on Thursday, issued an advisory to private television channels to refrain from interviewing individuals linked with terrorism, facing charges with serious crimes or giving platform to t ... read..

Over 2.50 lakh Ayushman Bharat beneficiary cards generated in last 3 days: Centre

New Delhi | September 22, 2023 12:17:30 AM IST

More than 2 lakh Ayushman Bharat beneficiary cards have been generated in the last three days since the launch of the Ayushman Bhav campaign, the union health ministry said on Thursday. ... read..

Women's Reservation Bill is void: Chhattisgarh Dy CM TS Singh Deo

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 22, 2023 12:17:26 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill is void. ... read..

Assam Governor Kataria takes stock of home, political department activities

Guwahati (Assam) | September 22, 2023 12:17:20 AM IST

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday held a briefing session of the Home and Political department and took stock of its activities in the conference hall of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati. ... read..

"BJP does not need to do drama on Women's Reservation Bill": Rajasthan Minister Khachariyawas

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 22, 2023 12:17:16 AM IST

"If the intentions of BJP and central government were right" then Women's Reservation Bill could have been brought earlier, Congress leader and Rajasthan Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said on Thursday. ... read..

"New Parliament created history...": Himachal Pradesh BJP Chief Rajiv Bindal on Women's Reservation Bill

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 22, 2023 12:17:14 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Rajiv Bindal on Thursday said that the new parliament building created a history by passing the Women's Reservation Bill. ... read..

Himachal Assembly passes censure motion against BJP MLAs for raising slogans in well

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 22, 2023 12:16:55 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a censure motion against BJP MLAs on Thursday for entering the well of the assembly and raising slogans against the government. ... read..

"Instead of resolving differences with Sachin Pilot...": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Kota (Rajasthan) | September 22, 2023 12:16:53 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that instead of resolving differences with Congress leader Sachin Pilot, Congress and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot kept its own MLAs in a 5-star hotel for 35 days in the year 2020. ... read..

PM Modi to host gala dinner on Friday with officials involved during G-20 summit

By Ravi Jalhotra New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have dinner with around 2,500 officials and other staff members of Delhi Police, Ministry of various departments including External Affairs (MEA), Culture Ministry, ITPO, and MHA to thank them for performing their duties ... read..

Womens Reservation Bill will lead to new confidence among citizens: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Parliament passing the Women's Reservation Bill will lead to a new confidence in the people of the country. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Speaker did not even listen to our plea says TDP MLA after being suspended from Assembly

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 11:14:19 PM IST

As Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLAs were suspended from Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Thursday, Angani Satya Prasad, a TDP MLA accused the Speaker of being biased. ... read..

K Kavitha calls upon to reject Telugu movie Razakar', says peace should be protected

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 21, 2023 11:14:17 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha on Thursday called upon the people of Telangana to reject the Telugu movie Razakar' which has become a new flash point between the BJP and ruling BRS since its trailer was released. ... read..

"Unfortunately, it comes with a caveat," NCP leader Vandana Chavan on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:15 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Member of Parliament Vandana Chavan on Thursday said "unfortunately" Womens Reservation Bill comes with a "caveat" that it would be implemented after census and delimitation. ... read..

IAF plans to buy 6 more indigenous 'Netra-I eyes in the sky' surveillance planes

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:13 PM IST

Seeking to further strengthen the surveillance along the borders with China and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force is in the process of reviving the indigenous Netra-I Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft programme based on the Brazilian Embraer aircra ... read..

Lok Sabha takes up discussion on successful Lunar Mission Chandrayaan-3; Rajnath Singh lauds success of mission

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:09 PM IST

Lok Sabha on Thursday took up a discussion regarding the success of the Chandrayaan -3 Mission and other achievements of the nation in the Space sector. ... read..

"Why you don't want to give political rights to OBC women": Dimple Yadav attacks BJP on Women Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:05 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Thursday targetted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the non-inclusion of the OBC quota in the Women Reservation Bill and questioned that when BJP mentions that they value the OBC community then why it has not given reserv ... read..

Maharashtra: Mumbai Metro theme-based Ganesh Pandal prepared in Ghatkopar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 21, 2023 11:14:03 PM IST

As the Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated across the country, a Ganesh pandal was prepared and installed based on the theme of the Mumbai Metro in the Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. ... read..

West Bengal's Kiriteshwari selected as 'Best Tourism Village of India' by Union tourism ministry

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 10:14:38 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that Kiriteshwari, located in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, has been selected as the 'Best Tourism Village of India' by the Union Tourism Ministry under Best Tourism Village Competitio ... read..

Bhima Koregaon case: SC adjourns hearing of bail plea of Jyoti Jagtap

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for four weeks a plea filed by Jyoti Jagtap, accused in the Bhima Koregaon case under the anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), challenging an order of the Bombay High Court declining her ... read..

Chandrayaan-3 testament of robust scientific ecosystem taking shape in country: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:30 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the success of Chandrayaan-3 is a testament to the robust scientific ecosystem taking shape in the country. ... read..

From a Bimaru state, UP has now become prosperous, says CM Yogi at International Trade Show

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 10:14:28 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the connectivity in the state has improved through new expressways, waterways and airports. ... read..

MHA conducts special campaign for reducing pending matters

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:27 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs conducted a special campaign to reduce pending matters on a monthly basis from November 2022 to August 2023, the MHA said in a statement. ... read..

Delhi govt paves way for sustainable last-mile connectivity, invites bid for 3,000 electric scooters, e-cycles

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:15 PM IST

In a step towards enhancing last-mile connectivity with public transportation, the Delhi government has invited proposals for the deployment of 3,000 high-speed e-scooters, low-speed e-scooters, and e-cycles. ... read..

Assam govt employee held for accepting bribe, probe underway

Guwahati (Assam) | September 21, 2023 10:14:13 PM IST

The sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam on Thursday arrested a government employee for accepting a bribe. ... read..

DGCA implements duty hours limit, rest period rules for Air Traffic Controllers at 57 airports

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:11 PM IST

The aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented Watch Duty Time Limitation (WDTL) and mandatory rest requirements for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) at 57 airports, according to an official statement on Thursday. ... read..

Canada has taken role of how Pakistan used to be earlier: Congress MP

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 9:14:54 PM IST

Amid continuous escalation in the diplomatic crisis between India and Canada, Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday said that Ottawa has taken the role of how Pakistan used to be earlier. ... read..

Punjab Police launches crackdown against associates of gangsters; one arrested, 30 detained

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 21, 2023 9:14:50 PM IST

Amid the ongoing drive to break the gangster-terrorist nexus in Punjab, the state police on Thursday launched a state-wide crackdown against various gangsters and raided over 1159 suspected places and hideouts of their associates. ... read..

Himachal: Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association donates Rs 9 lakh to disaster relief fund

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 9:14:48 PM IST

Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association handed over a cheque of Rs 9 lakh to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu towards Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023 at Vidhan Sabha Shimla on Thursday following the recent floods and landslides in the hill state. ... read..

Assam: Rain causes waterlogging in Guwahati; predicts heavy rainfall till Sept 24

Guwahati (Assam) | September 21, 2023 9:14:46 PM IST

Moderate rain lashed Guwahati on Thursday resulting in waterlogging on roads in some parts of the capital city of Assam. ... read..

Srinagar Police arrests official Adil Mushtaq in corruption case

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 21, 2023 9:14:42 PM IST

Srinagar Police on Thursday arrested a Deputy Superintendent of Police rank officer of Jammu and Kashmir in a corruption case registered at police station Nowgam. ... read..

Wildlife crime investigation training for newly recruited foresters conducted at Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga (Assam) | September 21, 2023 9:14:41 PM IST

The three-day Wildlife Crime Investigation training programme organised for the newly recruited 15 foresters at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve concluded on Thursday. ... read..

Asaduddin Oswasi demands discussion on India-Canada row in Parliament Special Session

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 9:14:35 PM IST

Amid a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Oswasi demanded a discussion in the Parliament Special Session. ... read..

Delhi LG launches Vigilance Complaint Information Management System portal

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 9:14:31 PM IST

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena launched the Vigilance Complaint Information Management System (VCIMS) portal, which is believed to be conducive to speedy action in dealing with and monitoring complaints on corruption, an official statement sai ... read..

HP CM Sukhu inaugurates Bantony Castle complex, says its a vibrant reflection of our culture, history

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 9:14:27 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the newly renovated Bantony Castle complex in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, an official statement said on Thursday. ... read..

Indian Army's Poonch Brigade installs 72-feet national flag at Ajote War Memorial

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 21, 2023 9:14:25 PM IST

The Indian Army's Poonch Brigade on Wednesday unfurled a 72-feet-high national flag at Ajote War Memorial in Poonch to honour the fallen heroes of the district. ... read..

"Constitution can't be changed easily, it requires two-thirds majority": Omar Abdullah

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 21, 2023 8:18:42 PM IST

Reacting over Congress' allegation that the word 'secular' has been removed from the preamble of the Constitution, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah said here on Thursday that the "Constitution can't be changed this easily." ... read..

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi on Sept 23

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 8:18:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on September 23. ... read..

Everyone in state either witness or victim of corruption: Madhya Pradesh former CM

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 8:18:22 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath on Thursday slammed the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in the state on the issue of corruption and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now ashamed of the CM. ... read..

Half of population will get their rights: Haryana CM Khattar on women's quota bill

Chandigarh (Haryana) | September 21, 2023 8:18:18 PM IST

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Women's Reservation Bill, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Thursday that the move will ensure that Indian women get their rights. ... read..

Assam has deported 3,100 foreigners since 2001: CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | September 21, 2023 8:18:14 PM IST

A total of 1,31,649 people who illegally entered Assam have been identified as foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals of State since 2001. Out of these, 3,100 persons who were declared and convicted as foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals of the state ... read..

Himachal assembly: Oppn stages walkout after government says therere no pending payment of contractors

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 8:17:58 PM IST

The opposition staged a walkout on the fourth day of the monsoon session of the assembly on Thursday when the government replied that there was no pending payment of contractors. ... read..

Is there any hospital where deaths don't take place?" asks Congress leader on closure of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 8:17:51 PM IST

After the Uttar Pradesh government decided to revoke the licence of Amethi's Sanjay Gandhi Hospital for alleged 'medical negligence', Congress leader Pramod Tiwari questioned the state governments decision asking whether there is any hospital where death ... read..

Chandrayaan-3 result of development in Indias social, cultural, scientific fields: Defence Minister

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:18:30 PM IST

Speaking on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and other achievements of the nation in the space sector on Thursday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the success of Chandrayaan-3 is not an exception, but a result of the development of ... read..

Telangana: Over 2 lakh devotees flock to seek blessings from 63-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 21, 2023 7:18:27 PM IST

More than two lakh devotees thronged Khairatabad Market Road to seek blessings from the 63-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol whichwas opened for public darshan with traditional gaiety on September 18 in Hyderabad's Taj Enclave. ... read..

"Discussions ongoing with Indian Navy about their desire to add additional P-8I aircraft": Boeing Vice President Dan Gillian

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:18:25 PM IST

Boeing Vice President Dan Gillian on Thursday said that discussions are ongoing with the Indian Navy about their desire to add additional P-8I aircraft to its fleet. ... read..

"For their own political gains...": Dimple Yadav on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:18:20 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday congratulated the women of the country on the Women's Reservation Bill and said that the Centre has brought this legislation for their own political gains as the country is set to enter in the election mode pha ... read..

Govt signs MoU with NGO to create awareness about ill-effects of substance abuse

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:18:13 PM IST

The Indian government continues its commitment to tackling the issue of substance use disorder in the country, recognizing the significant social and health implications it carries. ... read..

Now sex workers will also be able to choose their MP and MLA in Kanpur

By Gaurav Arora Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 7:18:04 PM IST

The Kanpur district administration has launched a special campaign to add names of sex workers to the voter list under the list of marginalised sections. ... read..

CM Yogi instructs DMs to take strict action against negligent officials

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 7:17:52 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all District Magistrates in the state to provide e-district services within the stipulated time limit and to reduce the set time limit for services to a week. ... read..

BJD leader Pramila Mallik files her nomination for Odisha Assembly Speaker

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 21, 2023 6:17:05 PM IST

Biju Janta Dal (BJD) party leader Pramila Mallik on Thursday filed her nomination for the Odisha Assembly Speaker and thanked Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. ... read..

"Real Amrit Kaal for women," says PT on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 6:17:03 PM IST

Reacting to the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Member of Rajya Sabha PT Usha said it is a real 'Amrit Kaal' for women, and we are honoured. ... read..

Shree Ram pillars to be built at 290 places based on Lord Rama's life

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 6:16:59 PM IST

Stone pillars will be constructed at 290 places which will reflect the life and importance of Lord Rama, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai Ashok Singhal Foundation said on Thursday. ... read..

Women's Reservation Bill is a "golden moment in Parliamentary journey": PM Modi

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 6:16:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday referred to the clearance of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha yesterday as a golden moment of the Parliamentary journey of India and credited all the members of all the parties and their leaders for ... read..

BJP ashamed of saying Shivraj Chouhan is their CM face: Kamal Nath

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 6:16:46 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has taken a jibe at CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is feeling ashamed of saying that Chouhan is their CM face. ... read..

DCW issues notice to Delhi Police over "acid attack" on woman by her in-laws

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 6:16:36 PM IST

The Delhi Commission for Women on Thursday issued a notice to the Delhi police over an alleged acid attack on a woman by her in-laws. ... read..

Shimlas Market Welfare Committee and Himachals Revenue Service Officers Association make donations to Aapda Rahat Kosh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 6:16:32 PM IST

The Market Welfare Committee in Shimlas Totu handed over a cheque of Rupees 1.15 lakh to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023 on Thursday following the recent floods and landslides in the hill state. ... read..

Private school in Delhi's RK Puram receives bomb threat by mail, police say 'hoax'

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 5:15:34 PM IST

A private school in Delhi's RK Puram received a bomb threat on their official email, that later turned out to be a hoax, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Indian domestic airlines experience soaring passenger growth in 2023

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 5:15:27 PM IST

The Indian domestic aviation sector has witnessed an impressive surge in passenger traffic during the first eight months of 2023. ... read..

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court to record prosecution evidence against Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 5:15:19 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Thursday listed a case of anti-Sikh riots against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for prosecution evidence for rioting and other charges. The court had discharged Sajjan Kumar from the offence of murder. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Four of family found dead in Ujjain house

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 5:15:17 PM IST

Four members of a family, including two children, were found dead under mysterious circumstances inside their house in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain district, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Women's Reservation Bill is imperative for our nation: NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 5:15:11 PM IST

A day after the Women's Reservation bill was cleared in the Lok Sabha, National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Thursday said that the Bill is a historic imperative for our nation. ... read..

Current situation between India, Canada affecting people of country living there, govts need to settle it soon: SAD President

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 5:14:46 PM IST

Amid a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, Shiromani Akali Dal President and MP Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday appealed to the Central Government to establish a good relationship with Canada soon to avoid increasing panic among the citizens l ... read..

Maharashtra: Police arrests 2 people for raping a 14-year-old girl in moving taxi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 21, 2023 4:16:18 PM IST

Mumbai Police have registered a case against two people who kidnapped and raped a 14-year-old girl in a moving taxi. ... read..

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju rebuts allegation of Rahul Gandhi over Women's Reservation Bill

General News | September 21, 2023 4:16:16 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday rebutted the allegations of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi that the Women's Reservation Bill lacked quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and stressed to focus on the facts. ... read..

MP CM Chouhan unveils 108 feet statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 4:16:12 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday unveiled the 108 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya, Statue of Oneness, in Omkareshwar. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Varanasi in September; lay foundation stone of International Cricket Stadium

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:16:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on September 23 and will lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium here, an official statement said. ... read..

YSRCP demands reservation for women in Rajya Sabha, legislative councils

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:16:01 PM IST

YSRCP member in Rajya Sabha, V Vijayasai Reddy on Thursday demanded reservation of women in the Upper House and the state legislative councils too. ... read..

Delhi: Man attacked with chilli powder, iron rod; case filed

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:15:50 PM IST

A man was allegedly attacked with chilly powder and iron rod by a bike-borne miscreant while he was returning home, police officials said. ... read..

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