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NIA seeks info on wanted accused in attack on Indian Mission in US

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:15:43 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released the pictures of 10 wanted accused in the March 2023 case of attack and vandalism at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, USA, and has sought information about them from the general public, the agency ... read..

Assam Police foil smuggling bid, rescue 24 cattle heads

Guwahati (Assam) | September 21, 2023 4:15:37 PM IST

Continuing its operation against illegal cattle smuggling, Guwahati city police rescued 24 cattle heads from a truck in the Sonapur area, on the outskirts of Guwahati, late Wednesday night, an official said. ... read..

NCB Indore busts interstate drug smuggling racket, 130 kg ganja seized

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 4:15:35 PM IST

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Indore Zonal team on Thursday claimed to have busted an interstate drug smuggling racket and arrested three persons from different cities across the country. ... read..

"Leaders from INDIA bloc have low mentality": BJP MP slams Udhayanidhi Stalin

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:15:22 PM IST

Reacting to DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remark about President Droupadi Murmu not receiving an invitation to the inauguration of the new Parliament building, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar said on Thursday that the leaders of the Indian National Developmen ... read..

Women would get an opportunity to excel in every field: Union Minister Munda on Women's Quota Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:15:20 PM IST

Union Minister Arjun Munda said that the Lok Sabha took a historic decision by passing the Women's Reservation Bill on Wednesday and women would get an opportunity to excel in every field once this is implemented. ... read..

Land for job scam case: CBI files prosecution sanction against three former Railway officials

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:15:13 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday informed Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court that the sanctions against three former Railway officials were also obtained from the concerned authority. ... read..

Jal Shakti Minister assured justice in Cauvery River dispute: DK Shivakumar

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:15:07 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the Union Jal Shakti Minister assured justice in Cauvery water dispute during the meeting held in the national capital on Thursday. ... read..

CM Kejriwal residence renovation: Division Bench asks PWD officials to approach Central Administrative Tribunal

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:14:59 PM IST

The Division Bench of Delhi High Court in its order on Thursday asked six Public Works Department (PWD) officials who were issued show cause notice by the Directorate of Vigilance over alleged violation of rules during renovation of Delhi Chief Minister A ... read..

"How many secretaries were OBC from 2004 to 2014": JP Nadda replies to Rahul Gandhi on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:14:55 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda replied to Rahul Gandhi's statement--three OBCs out of ninety secretaries in govt of India and said How many secretaries were OBCs from 2004 to 2014? A leader will have to be a leader; tutor will not work out. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 23 year old girl shot dead by friend, arrested

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 3:14:49 PM IST

A 23-year-old college student was shot dead during a late-night party at Dayal Residency in Lucknow, police officials said. ... read..

'PM Modi always kept Rajasthan in his priority' says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Kota (Rajasthan) | September 21, 2023 3:14:39 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always kept Rajasthan on his priority and that it's the state government that does not want to spend the budget provided by the central government on peo ... read..

RJD demands reservation for OBC women in new Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:14:37 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal member Manoj Jha taking part in the discussion on the womens reservation Bill on Thursday on behalf of his party in the Rajya Sabha demanded that women belonging to Other Backward Classes be incorporated in the legislation. ... read..

BJP national vice president Jay Panda receives threat call, police registers complaint

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:14:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national vice president, Baijayant Panda's secretary has received a threatening call from an unknown person who said that he would be killed in the same way as Naba Das, a BJD leader who was killed earlier this year. ... read..

Samudra Prahari carries out pollution response table-top exercise with Thai officials at Khlong Toei Port

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:16:11 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Pollution-Control Vessel Samudra Prahari carried out a comprehensive Pollution Response Table-Top Exercise and Demonstration at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 20, 2023, the final day of its four-day visi ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams Centre for zero NEET PG cut-off decision

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 21, 2023 2:16:09 PM IST

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday targeted the Union government over its decision to reduce the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG cut-off to Zero. ... read..

"Raids being conducted at 1000 locations": Punjab police on operation to nab aides of gangster Goldy Brar

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 21, 2023 2:16:02 PM IST

Arpit Shukla, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Punjab has said that raids are being conducted at more than 1000 locations in connection with the operation to nab the aides of gangster Goldy Brar. ... read..

PM Modi gave decisive turn to issue of women's reservation: JP Nadda

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:58 PM IST

Noting that Indian women are playing a leading role in fields such as science, education and economy, BJP president JP Nadda said on Thursday that the Modi government has taken several steps for the empowerment of women in the last nine years. ... read..

Cauvery row: SC refuses to interfere with order directing K'taka to release water to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:56 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to Karnataka on releasing 5,000 cusecs of water every day for now to Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi hears grievances of porters at Anand Vihar ISBT

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:48 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Anand Vihar ISBT on Thursday spoke with the porters and also wore their uniform and carried a load. He listened to their grievances and demands raised by them. ... read..

Implement Women's Reservation Bill without delay: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar) | September 21, 2023 2:15:46 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday extended support for the Women's Reservation Bill and said that the bill should be implemented without any delay. ... read..

Congress' Pramod Tiwari links implementation of Women's Reservation Bill to "Shop clearance sale"

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:39 PM IST

A day after the Women's Reservation bill was cleared in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janta Party and said that the Centre's promise of implementation of the bill was similar to "clearance sale of a shop". ... read..

Rajya Sabha Chairman reconstitutes panel of vice-chairpersons as house discusses Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:35 PM IST

In a historic move, the Vice-President and the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons comprising 13 women Rajya Sabha members for the day as the house discusses the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill, ... read..

"Election jumla": AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Women's Resevration Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:29 PM IST

Terming the Women's reservation bill as "anti-women" and "election jumla", Aam Admi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that the "true character" of the Bharatiya Janata party is "anti-women". ... read..

Govt introduces 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar' to honour excellence in science, technology, innovation

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:25 PM IST

The Government of India has launched a set of national awards known as the "Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar" (RVP) to recognize remarkable contributions in the fields of Science, Technology, and Innovation. ... read..

UP completes nearly 67 lakh 'gharaunis' under PM Svamitva scheme

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 1:16:17 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh has completed more than 4,31,794 'gharaunis' (property ownership cards) in 45 days, crossing the target of making two lahk 'gharaunis' every month at a rate of 144 per cent, taking the total count of 'gharaunis' to 66,59,905, said a press r ... read..

Punjab gangster and Khalistan supporter killed in inter-gang rivalry in Canada

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 1:16:11 PM IST

Multiple Indian agencies on Thursday have corroborated reports of the death of wanted gangster Sukhdool Singh, alias Sukha Duneke, in Winnipeg, Canada. ... read..

PM Modi praises MPs in Lok Sabha, says Women's Quota Bill will provide "Unprecedented power"

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 1:16:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude over the passing of the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, and said that the trust that will be formed in women after the passage of the bill in Rajya Sabha will emerge as an "unpreceden ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi reaches Raipur airport, to address rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Raipur Chhattisgarh | September 21, 2023 1:16:07 PM IST

Ahead of the assembly election in Chhattisgarh scheduled later this year, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached Raipur airport on Thursday morning. ... read..

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves Women's Reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 1:16:03 PM IST

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday moved the Womens Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha after passing it in the Lok Sabha yesterday. ... read..

Congress leader criticizes UP govt over closure of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi, calls for "individual accountability"

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 1:16:01 PM IST

In response to the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to revoke the licence of Amethi's Sanjay Gandhi Hospital for alleged 'medical negligence', Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma has expressed his disapproval of the closure method. ... read..

Hopeful Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover will awake: space scientist Suvendu Patnayak

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 21, 2023 1:15:50 PM IST

The Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3, who are currently in "sleep mode" near the Moons South Pole after having completed their set tasks, are expected to awake on Friday (September 22). ... read..

Drugs worth Rs 2 crore seized in Meghalaya's Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya) | September 21, 2023 1:15:46 PM IST

A major drug racket was busted by Meghalaya police in the state capital, Shillong, on Wednesday night after a driver alerted the police. ... read..

India to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement in 2027

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 1:15:44 PM IST

India has secured the privilege of hosting the esteemed International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) in 2027. ... read..

TDP leaders, workers hold protest against Chandrababu Naidu's arrest in Andhra's Amravati

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 1:15:42 PM IST

Ahead of the start of the assembly session in Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders and workers on Thursday held a protest in Amravati against the arrest of former CM and their party chief, N Chandrababu Naidu. ... read..

Cauvery row: Siddaramaiah-led delegation meets Jal Shakti Minister in New Delhi

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 12:15:49 PM IST

A delegation of Karnataka ministers led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat seeking to hold discussions on the Cauvery water issue. ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel calls for Women's Reservation Bill implementation by 2024

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 21, 2023 12:15:45 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill should be implemented in 2024 with immediate effect as suggested by former Congress President Sonia Gandhi. ... read..

Vande Bharat Express-themed Pandal in Mumbai: Lord Ganesha's divine journey

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 21, 2023 12:15:37 PM IST

A pandal celebrating the Make in India initiative has been set up in Maharashtra's Mumbai, featuring a Vande Bharat Express theme. Inside this pandal, an idol of Lord Ganesha has been placed within a Vande Bharat train-inspired design. ... read..

Punjab: Police carries out raids in several districts to nab aides of gangster Goldy Brar

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 21, 2023 12:15:35 PM IST

Amid the diplomatic tussle between India and Canada, Punjab Police are carrying out raids to catch aides of gangster Goldie Brar, who said to be based in Canada. Brar is accused in killing of Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala. ... read..

Women's Reservation Bill will be introduced in Rajya Sabha today for passage, says Meghwal

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 12:15:33 PM IST

A day after the Women's Reservation Bill was passed with 454 members voting in favour of the legislation in the Lok Sabha, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the bill will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday for passage. ... read..

We have named publics anger as Jan Aakrosh,: AICC secretary on Jan Aakrosh Yatra

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 12:15:27 PM IST

All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary and Deputy in-charge Madhya Pradesh Shiv Bhatia has said that they have named the publics anger as Jan Aakrosh and it is not the Aakrosh of the Congress. ... read..

"Post-dated cheque": NCP MP Supriya Sule on Women's Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 12:15:11 PM IST

Terming the bill as a "post-dated cheque", Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule slammed the Bharatiya Janta Party for calling a special session for parliament for passing the Women's Reservation Bill. ... read..

Patna: Govt employee booked for disproportionate assets

Patna (Bihar) | September 21, 2023 11:15:01 AM IST

The special Vigilance unit of Patna raided the house of a government employee working in power department in Patna and unearthed assets highly disproportionate to his known source of income running into more than one crore rupees, the agency said in a sta ... read..

UP: CM Yogi expresses grief over loss of lives in Hapur accident

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 11:14:55 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident in Hapur. ... read..

Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 21, 2023 11:14:51 AM IST

The devotees in Mumbai are imbued with devotion as the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi continues and many devotees are visiting the Lalbaugcha Raja for 'darshan' of Lord Ganesh and offer prayers to the 'Vighnharta'. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Schools closed for classes 1-5 in Vellore due to heavy rain

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 21, 2023 11:14:49 AM IST

In view of heavy rainfall, the Vellore district administration has suspended school for classes 1 to 5 on September 21, said officials. ... read..

BJD issues whip for Rajya Sabha MPs to support passage of Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:29 AM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a three-line Whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House today and support the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill. ... read..

IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to perform air show in Jammu to celebrate 76th anniversary of J-Ks accession

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 21, 2023 10:14:41 AM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Government of Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir are organising an air show at Air Force Station Jammu on September 22 to commemorate 76 years of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union and to celebrate t ... read..

Arjun Meghwal to move Advocate Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:37 AM IST

A day after the Women's Reservation Bill was passed with 454 members voting in favour of the legislation, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday will move the Advocates Amendment Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha to be taken into consideration, an official ... read..

Special Session: Govt to move Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha to repeal certain enactments

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:43 AM IST

The Central government is all set to move the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday to repeal certain enactments and to amend a minor drafting error in the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011. ... read..

Assam CM slams Rahul Gandhi, says "Congress and traitor single word"

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | September 21, 2023 10:14:31 AM IST

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and termed the Congress party a "traitor" for promising monthly money scheme to the people of Telangana but not implementing the same in Rajasthan. ... read..

"Real culprit is you ": Kamal Nath takes on CM Shivraj over student protest

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 10:14:29 AM IST

With the assembly elections slated to be held later in the year in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Kamal Nath took on the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on the student protest over the exams and results. ... read..

MP CM Chouhan to unveil 108-ft Adi Shankaracharya statue in Omkareshwar today

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 10:14:21 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to unveil a 108-ft tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar today. ... read..

Punjab Roadways, Pepsu contract employees call off strike after govt assurance

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 21, 2023 9:15:40 AM IST

After Punjab Roadways, Punbus and the Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation on Wednesday went on an indefinite strike to pressure the state government to accept their demands, Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar agreed to implement a five per c ... read..

"Our Cauvery our right": Kannada actors Sudeep, Darshan raise voice amid row with Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 21, 2023 9:15:36 AM IST

Amid the Cauvery water sharing row, Kannada superstars Darshan Thoogudeepa and Kichcha Sudeep stepped forward to voice their concern and advocate for a resolution. ... read..

"Major step, but...": BRS MLC K Kavitha flags "omissions" in women's reservation Bill

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 21, 2023 8:15:54 AM IST

As the women's reservation bill was passed in the Lok Sabha, marking a legislative landmark for the country, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha, one of the key advocates for a legislation providing a fairer representation of women in law-making bo ... read..

Kiren Rijiju wins praise from Suvendu Adhikari for refuting TMC MP's claim on ISRO women scientists

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 8:15:52 AM IST

Accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal of stooping to a new low, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday praised Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for refuting the claim of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar that ISRO's women s ... read..

Step towards cleaner, quieter, greener future: CM Kejriwal after US India envoy Garcetti takes ride on e-bus

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 8:15:43 AM IST

After US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, took a ride in a 'zero noise, zero-emission and 100 per cent electric bus', saying such modes of public transport "can change the world!", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the electric bus ... read..

RS unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on success of Chandrayaan-3

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 8:15:41 AM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday unanimously adopted the resolution congratulating the scientists on the success of Chandrayaan-3. ... read..

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik disburses financial assistance to over 40 lakh farmers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 21, 2023 8:15:39 AM IST

On the occasion of 'Nuakhai', Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik disbursed financial assistance to 44.56 lakh farmer families under KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) Scheme for Rabi Crop season. ... read..

"Womens empowerment intrinsic to BJPs work culture": Amit Shah

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:14:19 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that women empowerment was not a political issue for the BJP but an idea that is intrinsic to its work culture. ... read..

"Major step, but...": BRS MLC K Kavitha flags "ommissions" in women's reservation Bill

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 21, 2023 7:14:17 AM IST

Passenger intercepted at Amritsar airport, gold paste worth over Rs 65 lakh seized: Customs

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 21, 2023 7:14:08 AM IST

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport International Airport in Amritsar intercepted a passenger and seized gold in paste form, concealed in his turban, worth over Rs 65 lakhs, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

ED attaches assets of ex-Panchkula revenue officer worth over Rs 24 cr

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:14:06 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth over Rs 24 crore, belonging to Naresh Kumar Sheokand, a former District Revenue Officer (DRO) of Panchkula, Haryana, and others in connection with the embezzlement of NHAI and HSIIDC ... read..

Customs seize foreign origin gold worth nearly Rs 1 crore at Cochin airport

Kochi (Kerala) | September 21, 2023 7:14:04 AM IST

In two separate incidents, the Airport Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Cochin International Airport intercepted two passengers and seized gold of foreign origin in a compound form, worth nearly Rs 1 crore, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

J-K: Anantnag operation concludes after seven days, 2 terrorists eliminated

Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 21, 2023 7:14:03 AM IST

The Indan Army informed on Wednesday that the week-long joint operation with the police in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district ended with the elimination of two heavily armed terrorists, who had been holding out using the dense forest cover and knowledg ... read..

Only thing missing: NC chief Farooq Abdullah endorses womens quota Bill with rider

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 6:14:04 AM IST

National Conference (NC) president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Farooq Abdullah, said on Wednesday that the passage of the women's reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha marked a landmark achievement but the only aspect missing was the inclusio ... read..

Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh govt allows export of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsas to India

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 6:14:00 AM IST

The Bangladesh government has given permission to traders to export nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa, a fish popular with Bengalis,to India ahead of West Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, an official statement read on Wednesday. ... read..

West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari says will hand over hiked pay as MLA to DA protesters, attacks Mamata govt

By Ujjwal Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 5:14:16 AM IST

Weeks after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of MLAs and members of the Cabinet, BJP legislator and the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Wednesday said he had decided t ... read..

We voted against so that: Asaduddin Owaisi after passage of womens quota Bill in LS

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:14:49 AM IST

With 454 votes 'for' and 2 'against', the women's reservation Bill cleared its first legislative hurdle with a brute majority in the Lok Sabha. However, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who voted against the motion seeki ... read..

Women were used as vote bank: BJPs Sadhvi Pragya takes swipe at Oppn after passage of womens reservation Bill in LS

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:15:01 AM IST

Hailing the landmark passage of the women's reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur said the long-awaited draft legislation has brought much joy forwomen. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi hits out at Amit Shah over womens quota Bill remarks, reminds BJP of 2014 manifesto

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:14:59 AM IST

Coming down heavily on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks explaining the rationale behind the formation of a Delimitation Committee amid calls from the Opposition to implement the draft women's quota law at the earliest, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Pri ... read..

"Will usher in new era of women-led development": Yogi on passage of womens reservation Bill in LS

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2023 2:15:29 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday congratulated fellow citizens on the passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' or the women's reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

"Has brought joy for women: BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya hails passage of women's reservation Bill in LS

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 2:15:25 AM IST

Haryana to prepare new Master Development Plan for Faridabad-Palwal area adjoining Yamuna: CM Khattar

Faridabad (Haryana) | September 21, 2023 12:15:46 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Wednesday said the state government will prepare a new Master Development Plan for the Faridabad-Palwal area adjoining Yamuna. ... read..

President was not invited during inauguration of Parliaments new building because she is widow, tribal: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | September 21, 2023 12:15:38 AM IST

Amid a simmering controversy over his remarks against Sanatana Dharma, DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday claimed that President Droupadi Murmu was invited during the inauguration of the new building of the Parliament as she is a widow and belo ... read..

"Congress has upcoming election in mind while PM Modi...": Suvendu Adhikari on Women's Reservation Bill

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 12:15:34 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikarisaid that while Congress has the upcoming election in their mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is only focused on women empowerment. ... read..

Priyanka Chaturvedi calls Canadian PMs allegation against Indian govt "baseless, unfortunate escalation"

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 12:15:27 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday termed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation that the Government of India has a hand in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader as baseless and an "unfortunate escalation." ... read..

Illegal arms factory busted in Bengal's Baruipur, One arrested

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 12:15:22 AM IST

The Baruipur Police District Special Operation Group has found an illegal arms factory in the Kashipur area that lies under the jurisdiction of Jayanagar Police Station. ... read..

IAS Sonal Goel unveils her book 'Nation Calling' for IAS aspirant

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 12:15:14 AM IST

IAS officer Sonal Goel launched her book "Nation Calling" on Wednesday at the Constitution Club of India in Delhi. The book was launched by the Chief Guest Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Earth Sciences. ... read..

IIT Guwahati: Home to linguistic diversity and inclusive learning

Guwahati (Assam) | September 21, 2023 12:15:06 AM IST

The campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati houses students and residents from over 28 states and Union Territories of India and more than eight countries around the world. This brings a unique mix of national and international culture and t ... read..

Kurmi community holds protest in Ranchi, seeks ST status

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | September 21, 2023 12:15:04 AM IST

Members of the Kurmi community protested outside the Muri Junction railway station, located under Ranchi Division demanding ST (Scheduled Tribe) status for their community. ... read..

'Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal': ECI launches comic book to educate, motivate young voters

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 12:14:58 AM IST

A comic book titled 'Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal' was launched by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar here on Wednesday to convey election-related information creatively and encouragechildren and teenagers to participate in future elections a ... read..

Centre, Opposition come together to pass Women's Reservation Bill with 454 votes in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | September 21, 2023 12:14:45 AM IST

After hours of fierce debate, the Lok Sabha passed the Women's Reservation Bill with 454 votes which provides 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. ... read..

Sajjan Kumars acquittal in 1984 Sikh riots case is black day for secularism: Shiromani Akali Dal

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:16:10 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday said that the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and all other accused in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in the Sultanpuri area is a black day for minorities a ... read..

"This is for 2024...," Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:16:08 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that we were always in support of the Women's Reservation Bill adding that this is just for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. ... read..

"Devil lies in the details..." SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Women Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:16:06 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday hit out at the Centre over the census and delimitation clause in the Women's Reservation Bill and said the hopes were built up only to be dashed in 24 hours because in the "Devil lies in the d ... read..

It's mockery of system that 'zero' percentile candidates eligible for PG seats: Doctors' body on NEET PG-2023 cut-off

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:16:04 PM IST

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) on Wednesday expressed disapproval of the notice released by the Ministry of Health regarding the NEET PG cut-off criteria and said zero percentile candidates being eligible for postgraduate seat is ... read..

Andhra Cabinet approves Bills relating to Guaranteed Pension Scheme for government employees

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 20, 2023 11:16:02 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Bills relating to the Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS) for government employees and the regularisation of contract employees. ... read..

"Tremendous improvement in condition of women under Modi govt": BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:16:00 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday said that the country has seen "tremendous improvement" in the condition of women during the last nine years of the Modi government. ... read..

India and other nations of Asia Pacific are civilizational protectors of human rights: President Murmu

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:15:58 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the two-day conference of the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of Asia Pacific and said that India and other nations of the Asia Pacific are civilizational protectors of human rights and can play a role in ev ... read..

Fourth Infrastructure Working Group meeting to be held in MP from Sept 21-22

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:15:56 PM IST

The fourth G20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting under the G20 India Presidency is scheduled to be held from September 21-22, 2023 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Congress to launch electoral battle with full strength in poll-bound states: Sachin Pilot

Tonk (Rajasthan) | September 20, 2023 11:15:54 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said that the party will launch the electoral battle with full strength for the upcoming assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. ... read..

"A historic legislation...": PM Modi after Lok Sabha passes Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:15:52 PM IST

The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' is a "historic legislation" that will further boost women's empowerment and will enable "greater participation of women in our political process," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday after the passage of the b ... read..

Ganesh idol immersion: Liquor sale banned in parts of Bengaluru until October 1

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 20, 2023 11:15:41 PM IST

In view of the Ganesh idol immersion processions in the city, the Bengaluru city police have prohibited the sale of liquor from September 21 to October 1 in various police divisions of the city, said officials. ... read..

"Let's rejoice": BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad after Lok Sabha passes Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:15:39 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said, "Let's rejoice" after the Lok Sabha passed the Women's Reservation Bill which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Assembly adopts resolution demanding Centre to declare calamity "national disaster"

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 20, 2023 11:15:37 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding the Union government to declare destruction caused by recent heavy rains in the state as a "national disaster." ... read..

Historic leap for our nation, says Amit Shah as Lok Sabha passes 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:15:31 PM IST

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Womens Reservation Bill which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lower House of the Parliament and state assemblies, Union Minister Amit Shah said that the Bill will foster equitable and gender-inclusi ... read..

"BJP invited Adheenams from Tamil Nadu but...," Udhayanidhi Stalin

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | September 20, 2023 11:15:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said that President Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the inauguration of the new Parliament building because she belonged to the Tribal community and was a widow. ... read..

There couldnt have been a better way to begin parliamentary innings than passing womens bill: Smriti Irani

New Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:15:26 PM IST

After having witnessed the passage of the long-pending Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani that there could have been no better way to begin Parliamentary innings than with a bill ... read..

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