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International Coastal Cleanup Day: Coast Guard organise beach cleanup drive in coastal states, UTs

Kochi (Kerala) | September 17, 2023 2:15:11 AM IST

The Indian Coast Guard has conducted a beach cleanup drive in coastal states and Union Territories including Kerala and Mahe to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day, said an official statement on Saturday. ... read..

Bhubaneswar: Demand soars for Maharashtra-style Ganesha idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 17, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bhubaneswar, artisans are meticulously perfecting lord Ganesha idols, with a notable preference for Maharashtra-style models. ... read..

Parliamentary panels reconstituted; Rahul remains member of Committee on Defence, 6 key panels with BJP

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 2:15:05 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was reinstated as an MP after losing his membership of the Lok Sabha following his conviction in a criminal defamation case, remains a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence while fellow party colleagu ... read..

Delhi Police organizes 'Bada Khana' to celebrate G20 success

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:15:28 AM IST

Delhi Police on Saturday organized a "Bada Khana" (Lunch) for the staff of South District as a gesture of appreciation and recognition for their dedicated efforts during the G20 Summit arrangements. ... read..

Desperate to win 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Annamalai hits out at INDIA bloc, DMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 17, 2023 12:15:20 AM IST

In a scathing attack against the Oppositions INDIA coalition and the DMK party, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, K Annamalai, on Saturday said that they are desperate to win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

Ganeshotsav 2023: Puducherry students prepare 15-foot tall paper Ganesha idol

Puducherry | September 17, 2023 12:15:17 AM IST

As the state gets ready to celebrate the Vinayagar Chaturthi festival, students from Puducherry have dedicated four months to meticulously design a towering 15-foot tall Ganesha idol. ... read..

"We have been continuously striving for prosperity of our skilled brothers and sisters": PM Modi ahead of 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme launch

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:15:15 AM IST

A day ahead of the launch of the PM Vishwakarma scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Central government has been continuously striving for the prosperity of skilled brothers and sisters, who play a very important role in social ... read..

India working towards providing solutions to various challenges facing world: Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:15:09 AM IST

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Saturday said that India is working towards providing solutions to every major challenge facing the world under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Special session of Parliament "diversion tactic" of BJP, says Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 17, 2023 12:15:07 AM IST

Calling the special session of Parliament scheduled from September 18 as a "diversion tactic" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that it was time to prioritise critical issues like the Comptroller and Auditor Gen ... read..

Delhi: Two phone snatchers arrested after 2-km chase by woman, auto driver

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:15:06 AM IST

Two phone snatchers were arrested after a 33-year-old woman whose phone was snatched by the duo chased the thieves for nearly two kilometres in an auto-rickshaw near north Delhi's Wazirabad. ... read..

IAF uses Airbus-321 passenger aircraft for ferrying troops to forward areas

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:15:02 AM IST

The Indian Air Force has started using four of its six A-321 passenger aircraft for ferrying troops to forward areas like Leh in Ladakh, officials said. ... read..

J-K: Proclamation proceedings initiated against 13 terrorists operating from Pak, PoK

Kishtwar (Jammu Kashmir) | September 17, 2023 12:15:00 AM IST

Kishtwar Police, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, has initiated proclamation proceedings against 13 alleged terrorists, with purported connections to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (POK) and Pakistan, said an official. ... read..

Staggered response from Rajasthan govt has delayed Kota airport project: Scindia

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:14:56 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia slammed the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan saying that the "back-and-forth", "staggered response" and "tardy pace" of handing over land by the Rajasthan government has led to delay in development of ... read..

No "gross violation" of human rights in India, says NHRC chief

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:14:51 AM IST

Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC), Arun Kumar Mishra on Saturday said that the global community should not be bothered about India's situation, adding he does not find any "gross violation" of human rights taking place at ... read..

BJP established 22 medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh: Narendra Singh Tomar

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 17, 2023 12:14:46 AM IST

Listing achievements of the Shivraj government in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Saturday that the BJP government has established 22 medical colleges and the state is contributing to the nation's GDP." ... read..

PM Modi lauds Assam's Amrit Brikshya Andolan in letter to CM Himanta

New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:14:44 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded Assams Amrit Brikshya Andolan and said that initiatives like these will further bolster our national mission for clean and green growth. ... read..

J-K Police host 3rd Northern Regional Coordination Committee Meeting in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 17, 2023 12:14:42 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police hosted the 3rd Northern Regional Police Coordination Committee meeting aimed to enhance Inter-State Police coordination besides addressing various policing issues effectively across the North-Indian States/UTs, at Conference Hall ... read..

"...Those with us must have felt something is happening,": Nitish Kumar on INDIA bloc decision to boycott shows of 14 TV anchors

Patna (Bihar) | September 17, 2023 12:14:40 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar on Saturday made a veiled reference to the boycott by INDIA bloc of shows of 14 television news anchors and said he is not against anyone and those who are with us must have felt that something is happeni ... read..

"There are monthly attacks on us": BJP Councillor Sajal Ghosh after brawl during Kolkata Municipal body session

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 17, 2023 12:14:38 AM IST

Following a brawl that broke out between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors at Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), BJP Councillor Sajal Ghosh, who was allegedly attacked on Saturday, said that such attacks have ... read..

Telangana CM inaugurates lift irrigation project to fill Anjanagiri reservoir with water from Krishna River

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 11:17:20 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday inaugurated the Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme at Narlapur in Nagarkurnool district. ... read..

Haryana: Four members of family found dead in Rohtak, cops suspect domestic dispute

Rohtak (Haryana) | September 16, 2023 11:17:16 PM IST

Four members of a family, including a man, his wife, and two young children, were found dead in their home in Salara Mohalla, Rohtak, Haryana, on Saturday. ... read..

UP makes history with Rs 50,000 crore loan disbursement to MSME entrepreneurs

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 11:17:12 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday distributed loans worth Rs 50,000 crore to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) entrepreneurs in an event organized on the eve of Vishwakarma Jayanti. ... read..

84 artists conferred with Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 11:17:08 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday presented the one-time Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards to 84 artists from varied fields of performing arts. ... read..

VP Jagdeep Dhankar to unfurl tricolour at new Parliament building day before special session

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 11:17:04 PM IST

The Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar will unfurl the national flag at the new Parliament building on September 17, a day before the forthcoming Session of Parliament, 2023. ... read..

If Kamal Nath has special faith in religion, he should challenge Gandhi family to break alliance with DMK: Union Minister Smriti Irani

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 11:17:02 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani has taken a jibe at former Chief Minister Kamal Nath and said that if he has special faith in religion, then he should challenge the Gandhi family to break the alliance with the DMK. ... read..

Kerala CM Vijayan condoles death of writer CR Omanakuttan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | September 16, 2023 11:16:57 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condoled the death of renowned writer and academician Professor CR Omanakuttan at a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday. ... read..

Surprised, saddened to find Digvijaya Singh's face absent from Congress posters: Scindia

Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 11:16:55 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took a dig at the Congress saying that he was surprised and a little saddened to see that the party has not used former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh's picture in its posters in in Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Derek O'Brien writes to S Jaishankar over Suvendu Adhikari's post

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 11:16:51 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O' Brien, in a letter to External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has expressed displeasure over BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's post on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's meeting with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickra ... read..

Rajasthan: Wildlife doctors successfully operate lion's eyes

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | September 16, 2023 11:16:49 PM IST

A team of wildlife doctors successfully operated on a lion's eyes in Jodhpur's Machia Biological Park hospital, on Monday. ... read..

Delhi: Magistrate asks to preserve CCTV footage of Karkardooma Court premises over security breach

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 11:16:42 PM IST

A Delhi court has directed to preserve the CCTV footage of cameras installed at entry gate in Karkardooma Court over the alleged security breach by some people posing as lawyers during hearing of a case. ... read..

Traditional craftsmen, artists given platform to progress under ODOP, VSSY programs: UP CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 11:16:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that both the 'Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana' and 'One District One Product program' are giving a platform to traditional craftsmen and artists to progress forward and that banks play a crucial role in i ... read..

CM Sukhu donates Rs 51 lakh of his savings to disaster relief fund: Himachal Congress

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 11:16:36 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress on Saturday said that Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has set an example by donating Rs 51 lakh of his lifetime savings to the state disaster relief fund adding that he is a true philanthropist. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Pithoragarh next month

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | September 16, 2023 11:16:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand on October 11 and 12, BJP leaders said on Saturday. ... read..

Woman, daughter found dead at home; husband, son on railway track: Police

Rohtak (Haryana) | September 16, 2023 11:16:32 PM IST

A woman was found dead at her home along with her daughter (aged six-seven) in Salara locality in Haryana's Rohtak district, police said on Saturday. On investigation it was found that her husband along with her two-year-old son was found dead on the rail ... read..

CM Dhami names Govt nursing college after late Ankita Bhandari

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 16, 2023 11:16:30 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has decided to name Government Nursing College Dobh (Shrikot) as Ankita Bhandari Government Nursing College. ... read..

Telangana: Amit Shah arrives in Hyderabad to attend 'Mukti Diwas' celebration tomorrow

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 11:16:24 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Hyderabad on Saturday to participate in the 'Mukti Diwas' celebration on September 17. ... read..

AP: DGP Rajendranath Reddy inspects security arrangements in Tirumala ahead of Brahmotsavam

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 11:16:22 PM IST

As the annual Tirumala Brahmotsavam is set to commence on September 18, the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police, Rajendranath Reddy inspected the security arrangements in Tirumala on Saturday evening. ... read..

J-K: Hideout of arms, ammunition busted in Kupwara

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 16, 2023 11:16:21 PM IST

In a joint operation of the Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir police, a hideout of arms and ammunition was busted at Wadder Bala in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

G20 presidency raised stature of India in global arena, says Ram Nath Kovind

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 16, 2023 11:16:17 PM IST

Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said the successful completion of the G20 presidency raised the status of India in the global arena. ... read..

Assam Rifles seizes foreign-origin liquor over Rs 1 lakh in Mizoram

Champaphai (Mizoram) | September 16, 2023 11:16:15 PM IST

In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles under Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 30 boxes of foreign origin liquor worth Rs 1,08,000 in general area Zote, on Friday. ... read..

Himachal PWD Minister urges Dharmendra Pradhan to sanction Kendriya Vidyalaya for his constituency

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 10:15:29 PM IST

Vikramaditya Singh, the Minister for Public Works Department of Himachal Pradesh, met Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi today and urged him to sanction a Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School) for his constituency. ... read..

"Where is PM's anger he displayed at time of Pulwama attack": Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 10:15:27 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi stated on Saturday slammed the Centre over the Anantnag encounter in which four security personnel were killed and questioned the permission granted for India-Pak cricket match in A ... read..

Gaya district administration refuses permission for Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri's event

Gaya (Bihar) | September 16, 2023 10:15:23 PM IST

The Gaya District Administration has refused permission for Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri's event, which was scheduled to be held at the Mahabodhi Culture Center in Bodhgaya on September 16, 2023 at Gaya. ... read..

"No discussion on Sanatana Dharma controversy in CWC meeting": P Chidambaram

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 10:15:17 PM IST

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said that his party is unwilling to be drawn into any controversy surrounding Sanatana Dharma and further informed that there was no discussion on it during the Congress Working Committee meeting which is underway ... read..

"You tasted chilli once, do you want to have it again?": Goa CM criticises Baghel govt in Chhattisgarh

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | September 16, 2023 10:15:15 PM IST

Comparing the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government with the present Congress government in Chhattisgarh, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that the previous Raman Singh-led government was like "sweets" while the current Bhupesh Baghe ... read..

"Marathwada water grid project could be game changer": CM Shinde after cabinet meeting

Aurangabad (Maharashtra) | September 16, 2023 10:15:13 PM IST

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that Marathwada Water Grid project could be a game changer for the drought-prone area of Marathwada. ... read..

UP: PM Modi to inaugurate Atal residential schools on September 23

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 10:15:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate all the 18 Atal Residential Schools, one of the pro-rural and pro-poor initiatives of the Yogi Adityanath government on September 23, said an official statement. ... read..

"Situation in Manipur is worrisome; govt has to take decision": RSS Joint General Secretary Manmohan Vaidya

General News | September 16, 2023 10:15:10 PM IST

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 16 (AN): Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) Joint General Secreatry Manmohan Vaidya on Saturday said that the situation in Manipur is worrisome but the government has to take decisions as the conflict is between two co ... read..

"People will not accept..." Union Minister Anurag Thakur hits out at "INDI alliance"

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | September 16, 2023 10:15:08 PM IST

Hitting out at the opposition's bloc, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said that the public will not accept the leaders of the "INDI alliance" adding that the pre poll alliance has just changed its attire, but its character and face remain the sam ... read..

Delhi Metro trains on Airport Line to run at 120 kmph from Sunday: DMRC

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 10:15:03 PM IST

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is going to operate the Airport Express Line at a massive speed of 120 kilometres per hour (KMPH) from Sunday, an official statement said on Saturday. ... read..

"Does he have any knowledge of Bihar's development?": Nitish Kumar slams Amit Shah

Patna (Bihar) | September 16, 2023 10:15:01 PM IST

After Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the alliance of Janata Dal-United (JDU) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is like oil and water, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday slammed Home Minister and asked that does he had any knowledge of Bih ... read..

Its not yet known how primary contact contracted Nipah virus infection in Kerala: IMA panel chairman

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | September 16, 2023 10:14:59 PM IST

The key aspect to address right now is how the primary contact contracted the infection which is still unknown, said Indian Medical Association (IMA) Public Health Standing Committee Chairman Dr A Althaf following the Nipah outbreak in Kerala. ... read..

Inebriated man arrested for damaging idol outside temple in Delhi

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 10:14:57 PM IST

A person under the influence of alcohol damaged an idol in Delhis Sangam Vihar, according to police. ... read..

"It is a conspiracy to finish small parties": SP leader ST Hasan on 'One Nation One Election'

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 10:14:55 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP ST Hasan has said that One Nation-One Election seems impossible in the country and it is a conspiracy to finish the small parties. ... read..

CWC passes condolence resolutions on loss of lives in Himachal disaster, Manipur violence

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 10:14:48 PM IST

The Congress Working Committee on Saturday passed a condolence resolution and expressed grief to the people of Himachal Pradesh which suffered massive destruction due to the recurrent landslides and heavy rainfall adding that the centre should provide fin ... read..

Congress expresses displeasure for late invitation to Kharge for New Parliament flag hoisting ceremony

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 10:14:40 PM IST

The Congress party has expressed its displeasure for the late invitation extended to Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge for the flag hoisting ceremony at the new Parliament. ... read..

BJP's only job is to spread lies: Bhupesh Baghel responds to Piyush Goyal's remark on rice supply

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 16, 2023 9:15:02 PM IST

Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, on Saturday, responded to Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal's statement 'less rice supply by Chhatisgarh govt' and said the BJP's only job is to lie, and they are doing the same thing ... read..

Indian Air Force performs air show near Jal Mahal in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 16, 2023 9:15:00 PM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Surkya Kiran Aerobatic Team on Saturday perfomed air show in Jaipur. ... read..

CM Yogi launches WhatsApp channel to enable direct communication with people

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 9:14:58 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched a new WhatsApp channel named Chief Minister Office, Uttar Pradesh to enable people of the state to directly communicate with the CM Office. ... read..

BJYM removes posters of Canadian singer's event in Mumbai, says no place for Khalistan supporters

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 16, 2023 9:14:56 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday removed posters of the upcoming event of Canadian singer Shubh, saying that there is no place for 'Khalistan' supporters in Bharat. ... read..

Delhi Police nabs 2 for stealing INSAS Rifle from police personnel

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 9:14:55 PM IST

The Delhi Police has arrested two persons, including a Nepali resident for stealing an Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) Rifle of Nagaland Armed Police Battalion personnel, the police said on Saturday. ... read..

J-K: Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered as Indian Army foils infiltration bid in Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 16, 2023 9:14:53 PM IST

The Indian Army has foiled an infiltration bid and killed three terrorists along LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, the Army officials said in a media briefing on Saturday. ... read..

"One nation, one election is assault on Constitution...We reject it": Congress leader P Chidambaram

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 9:14:51 PM IST

Congress has rejected the suggestion of one nation, one election, saying that it is an assault on the constitution and attack on federalism. ... read..

Every state needs to be alert regarding Nipah virus: Expert Dr Jugal Kishore

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 9:14:47 PM IST

Following the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala which led to two deaths, Dr Jugal Kishore, a senior doctor at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, on Saturday answered questions on the disease. ... read..

Kapu Nestham Scheme: Andhra CM YS Jagan releases Rs 536 cr financial aid for women

East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 9:14:43 PM IST

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday released Rs 536.77 crore towards the fourth tranche of Kapu Nestham scheme benefitting 3,57,844 women of Kapu, Ontari, Balija, Telaga and Vontari communities, said an official statement. ... read..

Delhi: 1 dead, 2 in critical condition as e-rickshaw catches fire in Nand Nagri

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 9:14:37 PM IST

A woman succumbed to injuries while two were in critical condition after getting trapped inside a burning e-rickshaw in the Nand Nagri area of Delhi. ... read..

Assam: Protesting students clash with police at NIT Silcharcampus after alleged suicide

Cachar (Assam) | September 16, 2023 9:14:35 PM IST

Violence erupted at the National Institute of Technology, Silchar in Assam's Cachar district on Friday night when students went on a rampage, vandalising several vehicles and attacking police personnel in protest against the alleged suicide of a fellow st ... read..

Mumbai: NCP leader urges CM Shinde, Ashwini Vaishnaw to provide local train services at night on Ganesh Chaturthi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 16, 2023 9:14:32 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party leader Jitendra Awhad on Saturday said that a request letter has been written to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the provision of local train services in the state capital on Ganesh C ... read..

PM Modi changed work culture, every Rupee sent reaches people directly: Union Minister Prahlad Patel

Katni (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 9:14:28 PM IST

Union Minister Prahlad Patel on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed the work culture and every Rupee sent reached directly to the people. It was a huge political change and they would fight the elections on it. ... read..

HP: Travel, transport business units await resumption of Kalka-Shimla railway line

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 8:15:43 PM IST

Travel, transport and taxi business units in Shimla affected by the monsoon fury await the completion of the restoration works on the 96-km British-era Kalka-Shimla railway line that was damaged during the rains. ... read..

"Land Ports Authority wil act as first dialogue centre for our neighbouring countries": Amit Shah

Jogbani (Bihar) | September 16, 2023 8:15:41 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the land borders of India are not only used for purposes of trade but also to strengthen cultural and social relations with our neigbouring countries. ... read..

"Many people tried to destroy...but they all failed": RSS's Vaidya on 'Sanatana Dharam' row

Pune (Maharashtra) | September 16, 2023 8:15:39 PM IST

Reacting to the ongoing 'Sanatana Dharam' row, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Joint General Secretary Manmohan Vaidya on Saturday said that many people have tried to destroy it but they all failed in their attempts, adding that word 'Dharam' cannot be ... read..

DCW issues notice to Delhi and Union Government over complaint of non-availability of Sex Reassignment Surgery

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 8:15:35 PM IST

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued notices to Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital as well as the state and central government over complaints of non-availability of free-of-cost sex reassignment surgery in government hospitals, an official state ... read..

"In last 9 years, 13.5 crore people rose above the extreme poverty line": Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 8:15:33 PM IST

Stressing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre is egalitarian, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that owing to the schemes of this government, around 13.5 crore people rose above the extreme poverty line in our coun ... read..

RML to open India's First transgender OPD on PM Modi's birthday on Sep 17

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 8:15:29 PM IST

Indias first transgender OPD will be launched in Ram Manohar Lohiya Hospital and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Science on the occasion of Prime Minsiter Narendra Modis birthday on September 17. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Dengue wreaks havoc, number of patients reaches close to 250 in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | September 16, 2023 8:15:25 PM IST

Following incessant rainfall that led to floods and landslides, the number of dengue patients that previously stood at 103, has now reached close to 250 in Haridwar, said an official. ... read..

Nipah outbreak: HC asks Kerala govt to issue advisory to Sabarimala pilgrims

Kochi (Kerala) | September 16, 2023 8:15:22 PM IST

Amid the Nipah outbreak in the state, the Kerala High Court has asked the state government to issue an advisory, if found necessary, to Sabarimala pilgrims as the temple opens for its monthly pooja. ... read..

"People of Bihar will give a befitting reply to BJP": Rabri Devi

Patna (Bihar) | September 16, 2023 8:15:20 PM IST

After Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the alliance of Janata Dal United (JDU) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is like oil and water and they can never unite, Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi said that that the people of Bihar will give Bharatiya Ja ... read..

Congress Working Committee discusses political situation; Chidambaram accuses BJP-led government of weakening federalism

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 8:15:19 PM IST

The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Modi government, saying there is a challenge to the constitutional and federal structure of the country and federalism is being systematically weakened. ... read..

"Such women not only..." After Chandrayaan-3 success, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praises country's "Rocket Woman" from Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 8:15:17 PM IST

Weeks after India made a successful touchdown on the South Pole of the lunar surface, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday praised ISRO woman scientist, Ritu Karidhal, saying that the "Rocket Woman" from Lucknow played a significant role in the succ ... read..

Large-scale afforestation drive in coal sector aligns with sustainable development goals

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 8:15:11 PM IST

The Ministry of Coal is spearheading a substantial afforestation initiative within the coal sector, in a step towards promoting environmental sustainability and aligning with the principles of sustainable development. ... read..

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Important aspects of this auspicious day

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 8:15:09 PM IST

Vishwakarma Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. It will be celebrated on September 17 this year. However, the exact date of Vishwakarma Jayanti varies from year to year because it ... read..

UP: Death toll in lift collapse at Greater Noida rises to 8

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 8:15:07 PM IST

The death toll in the lift collapse incident at an under-construction site in Greater Noida rose to eight on Saturday, according to the District Magistrate. ... read..

Mera Vidyalaya-Swachh Vidyalaya campaign to run across Uttar Pradesh till Gandhi Jayanti

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 8:15:06 PM IST

In view of the Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrated on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has decided to launch an extensive cleanliness campaign across all schools and educational institutions in the state leading up to ... read..

Kerala Nipah outbreak: All educational institutions in Kozhikode to conduct online classes from Sept 18 till further order

Kozhikode (Kerala) | September 16, 2023 8:15:04 PM IST

The district administration on Saturday informed that all educational institutions in Kozhikode district will switch to online classes from September 18 till further orders. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves setting up of 23 new Sainik Schools

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 8:15:00 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given his approval for the establishment of 23 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode. ... read..

Anti-Sanatana Dharma atmosphere created after formation of INDIA bloc: Assam CM Sarma

Katni (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 8:14:57 PM IST

Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma has heavily come down on INDIA bloc and said that an atmosphere of anti-Sanatana Dharma has been created across India after formation of INDIA. ... read..

"JDU, RJD alliance like oil and water, can never unite": Home Minister Amit Shah

Madhubani (Bihar) | September 16, 2023 7:15:38 PM IST

Comparing the Janta Dal United (JDU) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) alliance in Bihar with oil and water, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that this coalition is an alliance of selfishness and they can never unite. ... read..

"Implement OROP as per UPA Govt's order of 2014": Congress Ex-Servicemen Dept

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 7:15:35 PM IST

Congress' Ex-Servicemen Department on Saturday said that the Central Government should implement the One Rank One Pension scheme as per the order passed by the UPA government in February 2014. ... read..

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Accused never exonerated by oversight committee, argue Delhi Police

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 7:15:26 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Saturday argued that accused BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was never exonerated by the oversight committee. ... read..

"Congress playing pivotal role as principal opposition party at Centre": Mallikarjun Kharge at CWC meeting

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2023 7:15:22 PM IST

As the CWC meeting began on Saturday in Telangana, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in his opening remarks said that Congress has been playing a pivotal role as the principal opposition party at the Centre for the past nine-and-half years adding that ... read..

"Seen him doing chamchagiri": Congress' Pramod Tiwari hits back at Assam CM over 'tired' Kamal Nath remark

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 7:15:18 PM IST

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Saturday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his statement that former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath looks tired. ... read..

No alliance between Akali Dal, BJP: SAD leader Virsa Singh Valtoha

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 16, 2023 7:15:15 PM IST

Senior Akali Dal leader Virsa Singh Valtoha dispelled rumours of an alliance between his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. ... read..

MP: Heavy rain leads to waterlogging in Indore; rescue operations on

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 7:15:13 PM IST

The State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF) team in Madhya Pradeshs Indore district has started a rescue operation to save people stuck in the waterlogged areas caused due to heavy rainfall in the city. ... read..

NSUI releases manifesto for DUSU elections

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 7:15:11 PM IST

National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress party on Saturday released its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections. ... read..

SDRF team rescues 8 persons, about 300 sheep stuck on island of Moran river in MPs Narmadapuram

Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 7:15:09 PM IST

State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team rescued eight persons, about 300 sheep and six camels stranded on the island of Moran river due to excessive rainfall in Madhya Pradeshs Narmadapuram district, an official said on Saturday. ... read..

"No power in the world can destroy it...," Rajnath Singh on Sanatana Dharma

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 7:15:07 PM IST

Amid the debate and political row over DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed it as unfortunate and said that Sanatana Dharma is eternal, no power in the world can destroy it. ... read..

Delhi Police bust sex racket in Ganesh Nagar, 6 people, including 3 girls arrested

New Delhi | September 16, 2023 7:15:04 PM IST

Delhi Police on Saturday busted a sex racket in the South Ganesh Nagar area, they arrested six people including three girls during the raid. ... read..

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and lightning at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 16, 2023 7:15:02 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall and lightning at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh for today. ... read..

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