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"Unfortunate incident in Parliament": Rajnath Singh after meeting two injured BJP MPs

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 11:12:04 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inquired about the health of two BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput who were injured after a scuffle broke out in Parliament premises. ... read..

Mayawati slams BJP and Congress, says "they disrespected legacy of BR Ambedkar" for votes

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 10:42:10 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday slammed both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, accusing them of disrespecting the legacy and ideology of BR Ambedkar. She claimed that both parties were only using his name to get votes from Da ... read..

Himachal Congress leaders demand apology from Amit Shah for remarks on Ambedkar

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 10:42:08 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief Pratibha Singh and AICC Secretary and HPCC Co-Incharge Vidyut Chaudhary issued a strong condemnation against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement against Dr BR Ambedkar, the principal architect o ... read..

Delegation of women journalists from Kerala meets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 19, 2024 10:42:05 PM IST

On the third day of their visit to Gujarat, a delegation of women journalists from Kerala met with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday, a release said. ... read..

"Systematic conspiracy": Congress accuses BJP workers of vandalising party office in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2024 10:12:12 PM IST

Congress on Thursday accused the BJP workers of vandalising the party office in Mumbai and said in a "systematic conspiracy", BJP workers ransacked the office in Mumbai. ... read..

"Terror-free J-K": Amit Shah vows to provide full resources; pushes area domination, zero terror plan

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 9:42:08 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday declared the government's unwavering commitment to achieving a goal of "terror-free Jammu and Kashmir" at the earliest, and assured that all nece ... read..

SC questions Punjab government over health of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 9:42:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Punjab government authorities over its insufficient efforts to tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death for over 20 days. ... read..

BSF recovers three drones, suspected heroin along Punjab border in separate incidents

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 19, 2024 9:42:03 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) in the last 24 hours recovered three drones and a large packet of suspected heroin in separate incidents along the Punjab border, the BSF Punjab Frontier said in a release on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi: Over 600 Kg of illegal fireworks seized, one held

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 9:12:07 PM IST

The Crime Branch has arrested an event manager indulging in the illegal use of fireworks in Delhi NCR and seized 630 kg of illegal fireworks causing air pollution, said police. ... read..

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demands apology from BJP over insult to Dr Ambedkar

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 8:12:20 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday demanded an apology from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for hurting the sentiments of "crores of countrymen" for allegedly disrespecting Dr BR Ambedkar. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi behaved like a goon, deliberately disrupted BJP MPs' protest": Shivraj Chouhan on Parliament scuffle

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 8:12:19 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday accused Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, of behaving like a 'goon' and intentionally causing a disruption during the BJP MPs' protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament leading to a scu ... read..

"Arrogant Rahul Gandhi considers himself above law": BJP MP Anurag Thakur

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 8:12:16 PM IST

Amid the scuffle that broke out at the parliament, BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accusing him of disregarding the law, driven by his perceived arrogance and sense of being above the law. ... read..

Diet is foundation of better health, pure mentality, says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 8:12:13 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended a programme under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN) scheme, where more than one crore mid-day meals were distributed in the urban areas of Bhopal on Thursday. ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out at factory in Srinagar's Rajbagh area, none hurt

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2024 8:12:09 PM IST

A fire broke out at a slik factory in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. ... read..

NDMA, ASDMA conduct mock exercise to improve flood disaster preparedness in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | December 19, 2024 8:12:07 PM IST

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, in partnership with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), conducted a comprehensive state-level mock exercise on flood disaster preparedness and response. ... read..

Tripura set to host 72nd North Eastern Council Plenary in Agartala on Dec 20

Agartala (Tripura) | December 19, 2024 8:12:06 PM IST

Tripura is set to host the much-anticipated 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), starting from December 20 in Agartala. ... read..

"Amit Shah hurt Baba Saheb's dignity, should take back these words": BSP chief Mayawati

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 8:12:04 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take back his remark on the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and said that it has "hurt Baba Saheb's dignity." ... read..

Jharkhand: "Healthy discussions never takes place in Assembly," says AJSU chief Sudesh Mahoto

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 19, 2024 7:42:21 PM IST

All India Jharkhand Student Union Party (AJSU) held a review meeting on Thursday in Ranchi, Jharkhand to discuss their performance in the Jharkhand assembly elections. ... read..

Telangana: Congress stages protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2024 7:42:20 PM IST

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) leaders on Thursday staged a protest at the Ambedkar Statue in Telangana Assembly premises against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in the Parliament and said that Scheduled Caste ... read..

Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput had head injuries and were given medication: RML MS Dr Ajay Shukla

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:42:18 PM IST

Two BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput continue to be admitted to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after they suffered injuries during the chaos outside Parliament on Thursday. Explaining the current health condition of injured BJP MPs, RML MS Dr Ajay ... read..

Plea in SC seeking Zolgensma Gene Therapy for a minor child suffering from a rare disease

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:42:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre and others on a petition seeking sanction and release of the sum of Rs 14,20,00,000 required for the administration of Zolgensma Gene Therapy for a minor child. ... read..

"We recall bravery of great women and men...": PM Modi on Goa Liberation Day

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:42:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day recalled the bravery and determination of the great women and men who were actively involved in the movement to free Goa. ... read..

Omar Abdullah attends High-level meeting with HM Amit Shah, discusses security issues

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:42:10 PM IST

Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Thursday held a high-level meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah focussing on key security issues, particularly related to Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

"Entirely fabricated": Congress' Hibi Eden refutes BJP MP Phangnon Konyak's allegations against Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:42:05 PM IST

Congress MP Hibi Eden has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, refuting the allegations of misbehaviour made against Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi by BJP MP Phangnon Konyak. ... read..

Telangana government to distribute fine rice to ration cardholders within two months

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2024 7:42:04 PM IST

Telangana Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that the state government has been preparing to distribute fine rice to ration cardholders within the next two months. He stated that the government initially planned ... read..

Assam: CBI files supplementary chargesheet against 3 accused in DB stock consultancy scam

Guwahati (Assam) | December 19, 2024 7:12:30 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a supplementary chargesheet against accused persons Chabin Barman, Deepali Talukdar Barman, and Mukesh Aggarwal in one of the Assam Ponzi Scam cases before the Special CBI Court in Guwahati, the CBI said in ... read..

Gujarat CM approves Rs 131 crore for resurfacing work of five roads across state

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 19, 2024 7:12:27 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved Rs 131 crore on Thursday for resurfacing five critical roads which span 142 km and connect the core network and serve as supplementary routes for significant projects managed by the Gujarat State Road Develo ... read..

"We will keep exposing the Telangana government," says BRS' Kavitha on Musi River beautification project

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2024 7:12:22 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader and MLC K Kavitha on Thursday lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government over the Musi River beautification project and said that a lot of poor people live near the Musi River and that the state ... read..

"Babasaheb Ambedkar faced humiliation thrice because of Congress": BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:12:19 PM IST

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday attacked Congress and said that Babasaheb Ambedkar faced the greatest humiliation of his political life thrice because of Congress and former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's "conspiracy." ... read..

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot calls Parliament scuffle "pre-planned conspiracy"

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 19, 2024 7:12:17 PM IST

Reacting to the scuffle in the Parliament, Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that it was unfathomable and that it will defame our country in the entire world. He further stated that stopping the MPs from goi ... read..

"Clear violation of privileges extended to LoP": Congress claims Rahul Gandhi physically mishandled by three MPs

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:12:15 PM IST

The Congress party expressed anguish on Thursday over an incident at the Parliament premises, where Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, was allegedly physically manhandled by three MPs from the ruling party. ... read..

"Congress people should tell the truth," says UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak on Congress worker's death

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 7:12:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on Thursday, responded to Congress' allegations that UP Police were responsible for the death of a Congress worker. ... read..

BJP holds protest on alleged 'Junglee Murga' controversy

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 7:12:12 PM IST

The Himachal Unit of the BJP continues its protest over the alleged serving of 'Junglee Murga' to CM Sukhwinder Sukku. On Thursday, former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur along with other party members held a protest on the issue. ... read..

Defence Minister exhorts scientists, engineers to specialise in high-end tech to strengthen India's position

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:12:09 PM IST

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh called upon scientists and engineers on Thursday to gain command over high-end technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence & Quantum Computing to be in tune with the changing times, and to try to further strengthen India' ... read..

Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:42:07 PM IST

Goa's Health Minister Vishwajit Rane paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

DIA-CoE IIT Delhi signs MoA with Reliance Industries for development of indigenous polymeric ballistic material

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 7:42:09 PM IST

In a significant development, the DRDO Industry Academia-Center of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT Delhi has successfully transferred the technology for ABHED, a lightweight bulletproof jacket, to three Indian industries. ... read..

Maharashtra Guv criticizes Tamil Nadu govt over funeral procession of Coimbatore blasts' mastermind

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2024 6:42:36 PM IST

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday criticized the Tamil Nadu government for allowing the funeral procession of SA Basha, the mastermind of the 1998 serial bombings in Coimbatore, questioning whether this act encourages the "killing of inno ... read..

SP MPs protest over Amit Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark; demands apology from BJP

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 6:42:14 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MPs protested against the statement made by Union Minister Amit Shah on Dr BR Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha and demanded an apology from the BJP. ... read..

UP government to set up 300-bed deluxe dormitory in Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 6:42:12 PM IST

As part of preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government will establish a 300-bed deluxe dormitory in Prayagraj to accommodate pilgrims and tourists, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Manipur CM N Biren Singh meets Maram Students' Union representatives, invited to 42nd General Conference

Imphal (Manipur) | December 19, 2024 6:42:09 PM IST

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday met the representatives of the Maralui Karalimei Swijoikang (Maram Students' Union) at the Secretariat in Imphal. ... read..

Delhi govt tells Supreme Court it has imposed complete ban on firecrackers

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 6:12:11 PM IST

The Delhi government informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, storage, selling, including delivery through online marketing platforms and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in the national capital th ... read..

Congress, BJP file cross-complaints over scuffle on Parliament premises; allegations fly between Rahul Gandhi and BJP MPs

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 6:42:34 PM IST

Political clash between BJP and Congress intensified on Thursday, with leaders of both parties filing cross-complaints over an alleged scuffle on the Parliament premises. ... read..

Thought-out conspiracy of ruling party: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on parliament scuffle

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 6:12:04 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticised BJP over the scuffle that broke out at the parliament on Thursday and said that the resistance from the ruling alliance towards the opposition was part of a 'thought-out conspiracy.' ... read..

Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Singh Sengar seeks five-month extension of interim bail on medical grounds

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 5:42:16 PM IST

Expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar has approached the Delhi High Court on Thursday to extend his interim bail for an additional five months, citing medical reasons, in connection with the 2017 Unnao rape case. ... read..

Thrissur Pooram: SC asks organisers to comply 2012 Kerala Captive Elephants Rules

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 5:42:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday put hold on the restrictions imposed by the Kerala High Court order on the use of elephants during festivals, such as 'Thrissur Pooram'. ... read..

"BJP MPs were standing at gate to stop us, government wants to divert attention": Rahul Gandhi on Parliament face off

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 5:42:03 PM IST

Accusing the BJP of being "anti-Ambedkar and anti-Constitution," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that BJP MPs tried to stop them while they were trying to enter Parliament premises after their protest and claimed that the ruling party is usi ... read..

BJP files police complaint against Rahul Gandhi for assault, incitement

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 5:12:15 PM IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that they have filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for assault and incitement. ... read..

"Simply not in his nature...": J-K CM Omar Abdullah backs Rahul Gandhi over BJP allegations

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 5:12:10 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday backed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations and said he would not push anyone much less a member of parliament. ... read..

SC extends stay on defamation case proceedings against Kejriwal, Atishi

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 5:12:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended its interim order staying the proceedings of the criminal defamation case against current and former Chief Ministers of Delhi, Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal over their remarks on the alleged deletion of voter names from ... read..

"India's most incompetent Home Minister": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge attacks Amit Shah

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 19, 2024 4:42:12 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on former Minister of Law and Justice BR Ambedkar and said that he is India's most "incompetent" Home Minister in independent India. ... read..

SC refuses to entertain plea against Yati Narasinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' event

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 4:42:08 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a contempt petition against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for not taking steps against the 'Dharam Sansad' by Yati Narasinghanand. ... read..

Threads allows users to add creative touches when reposting media

Washington | December 19, 2024 4:12:16 PM IST

Threads has introduced a new feature aimed at improving how users share media on the platform. ... read..

Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is set to celebrate its centenary on Dec 21

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 4:12:09 PM IST

Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is set to celebrate its centenary on December 21, with the grand event will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu. ... read..

"Will never take rights of states": Maharashrta Governor on 'One Nation One Election' Bill

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2024 3:42:22 PM IST

Amid criticism over the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan lashed out at the opposition parties and leaders, saying that it will never take away the rights of the states. He said that some people wer ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai launches Raipur-Ambikapur flight

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 19, 2024 3:42:17 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today marked the launch of the Raipur-Ambikapur air travel route as a significant achievement for the state, calling it "a historic day." ... read..

Felt really uncomfortable when Rahul Gandhi came close: BJP MP Phangnon Konyak

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 3:42:12 PM IST

Amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Phangnon Konyak said that she "felt very uncomfortable" by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition allegedly coming very close to her and shouting at her while INDIA bloc leaders protest ... read..

"I challenge them to say Jai Bhim": Priyanka Gandhi lashes out at BJP MPs

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 3:12:18 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its MPs who were protesting against her party for allegedly insulting Dr Ambedkar, challenging them to chant the slogan "Jai Bhim" in the Parliament premises. ... read..

Parliament scuffle: BJP MPs reach police station to file complaint against Rahul Gandhi for alleged assault

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 3:12:17 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Anurag Thakur reached the Parliament street Police station to file a complaint against Rahul Gandhi for the alleged assault on BJP MP Pratap Sarangi on Parliament premises. ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath announces 'Good Governance Week' to mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 100th birth Anniversary

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 3:12:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the launch of 'Good Governance Week' to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of India's most revered leaders starting today. ... read..

Shimla to receive snowfall after Christmas, IMD predicts by Dec 27

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh( | December 19, 2024 3:12:12 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh is set to experience dry weather in the coming days, with no snowfall expected across the state, predicted the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. ... read..

SC issues notice on a matter relating to the demolition of Gurudwara in Mumbai

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 3:12:09 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition seeking contempt proceedings against officials of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai in connection with demolition of a Gurudwara. ... read..

"Rahul physically mishandled by three MPs of ruling party": Congress leaders writes to LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:42:25 PM IST

Congress MPs including KC Venugopal, K Suresh and Manickam Tagore wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and alleged that the INDIA Bloc MPs were physically obstructed from entering and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was physically manhandled by three MPs ... read..

Congress MLAs stage protest at Karnataka Assembly to condemn Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 19, 2024 2:42:23 PM IST

Congress MLAs staged a protest inside the Karnataka Assembly and condemned the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks in Rajya Sabha over BR Ambedkar, as per information by the Karnataka Information Department. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah was al ... read..

Old Chandigarh Airport abandoned: Congress MP Manish Tewari

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:42:20 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari pulled up the union government on Thursday, accusing them of misleading people about the funds being spent on renovating Old Chandigarh Airport. ... read..

"He is LoP, should understand his responsiblity": Union Minister Meghwal tells Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:42:17 PM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegation of him committing "physical assault," saying that he is the Leader of Opposition (LoP) and should understand his responsibility. He said that Gandh ... read..

UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai attends final rites of Congress worker Prabhat Pandey

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 2:42:07 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Ajay Rai on Thursday attended the last rites of the Congress worker Prabhat Pandey who lost his life during the party's protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday. ... read..

Parliament scuffle: Congress MPs allege BJP blocked Rahul Gandhi from entering Lower House

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:42:06 PM IST

As Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge submitted a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla alleging "physical assault" by other Bharatiya Janata Party MPs, other party MPs also told ANI that party leader Rahul Gandhi had been blocked from entering Parliame ... read..

Nagaland: Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes in Chumoukedima

Kathmandu | December 19, 2024 2:42:04 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck Chumoukedima of Nagaland on Thursday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. ... read..

Parliament scuffle: PM Modi calls up injured BJP MPs enquiring about their health

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:12:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput today to inquire about their health after they sustained head injuries in parliament premises after an alleged scuffle between the opposition and ruling allian ... read..

Mumbai boat accident: Indian Navy carries out rescue operations to find two missing persons

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2024 2:12:28 PM IST

Two people including a man and a boy are yet to be found in the Mumbai ferry incident that took place on Wednesday evening, as per the Indian Navy officials. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge files Privilege notice against Amit Shah over Ambedkar remark

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:12:20 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday filed a notice of privilege against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on former Minister of Law and Justice BR Ambedkar during a debate in the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Assam Rifles, Custom Departement seizes smuggled foreign Cigarettes worth Rs 2.6 cr in Tripura

Dhalai (Tripura) | December 19, 2024 2:12:17 PM IST

In a major operation against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Department, successfully intercepted a consignment of 270 cartons of imported foreign cigarettes containing approximately 25 lakh sticks, along with a truck ... read..

RJD MLA Ritlal Yadav's brother's house raided, recovers cash, guns, and documents

Danapur (Bihar) | December 19, 2024 2:12:14 PM IST

Bihar Police raided the residence of Pinku Yadav, the brother of RJD MLA Ritlal Yadav from Danapur, on Thursday. The raid, led by Danapur Assistant Superintendent of Police Bhanu Pratap Singh, was conducted in connection with the investigation into the at ... read..

'Ambedkar' remark controversy: BJP MPs slam Congress for "misleading" nation

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:12:12 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Thursday came out in defence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that Congress should have responded in the Parliament itself if they found something objectionable in his speech. ... read..

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for upcoming training school in Amravati

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:12:06 PM IST

Air India has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft as it prepares to start training cadet pilots at South Asia's largest Flying Training Organisation (FTO) coming up in Amravati, Maharashtra by the second half of 2025, post regulatory approvals. ... read..

After insulting Ambedkar, Narendra Modi gets dignity of Parliament insulted: Congress

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 2:12:03 PM IST

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly insulting former Minister of Law and Justice BR Ambedkar and for the conduct of BJP MPs in Parliament, following a scuffle tha ... read..

How will hearts filled with hatred run India?: SP Chief slams BJP over remarks on Ambedkar

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 1:42:21 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party of insulting former Minister of Law and Justice BR Ambedkar and undermining the Constitution. ... read..

Kharge writes to Om Birla alleging physical assault by BJP MPs during protest in Parliament

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 1:42:18 PM IST

Shortly after two BJP MPs were admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital after being injured in the chaos outside Parliament, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and alleged that he was "physically a ... read..

"More footfall anticipated" UP DyCM Maurya on MahaKumbh 2025

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 1:42:17 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday highlighted that the Mahakumbh is "world's largest" religious and spiritual event and said that more footfall is expected this year. ... read..

MVA holds protest outside Maharashtra asssembly demanding resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2024 1:42:15 PM IST

Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Thursday held a protest outside the Maharashtra assembly against the Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar and demanded his resignation. ... read..

Heavy security deployed in Dispur, Guwahati after prohibitory order

Guwahati (Assam) | December 19, 2024 1:42:12 PM IST

The East Police District of Guwahati has issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in the Dispur area, enforcing strict restrictions on public gatherings. ... read..

Police detains SC Sub caste Mala community members for protesting against Telangana CM Revanrth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2024 1:12:18 PM IST

The police on Thursday detained people from the Scheduled Caste (SC) Sub- Caste Mala community who staged a protest outside the Telangana Assembly. ... read..

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao slams Rahul Gandhi for "double standards" on Adani issue

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2024 1:12:17 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and his party of "glaring contradictions and double standards" regarding their stance on industrialist Gautam A ... read..

BJP Ministers visit injured MPs after clash with INDIA bloc, Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls it "black day in Parliamentary history

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 1:12:12 PM IST

Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Pralhad Joshi on Thursday visited BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput at RML Hospital after they sustained injuries during a clash with INDIA Alliance MPs outside Makar Dwar in Parliament. ... read..

"Both suffered head injuries, admitted to ICU": RML Hospital on two BJP MPs injured in chaos outside Parliament

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 1:12:10 PM IST

After two BJP MPs were admitted to Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital over the alleged scuffle in the Parliament, Medical Superintendent Ajay Shukla said that both of the leaders suffered head injuries and have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (IC ... read..

'Physical Assault' controversy: BJP's Amit Malviya lashes out at Congress

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 1:12:04 PM IST

Amid a new controversy in Parliament over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi allegedly "pushing" the protesting NDA MPs, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Thursday lashed out at Congress, accusing its leadership of resorting to "physical assau ... read..

CM Dhami directs to open Uttarakhand Niwas in Delhi for common public

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:42:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday directed to make the newly constructed Uttarakhand Niwas in New Delhi available to the general public. ... read..

"Sangh Parivar unites, not divide": Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2024 12:42:29 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday expressed pride in being part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Shakha during his childhood, saying that Sangh Parivar unites and does not divide. ... read..

Mumbai Boat accident: A total of 105 people admitted, 90 discharged; 2 in critical condition

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2024 12:42:22 PM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Thursday that a total of 105 people have been admitted to five different hospitals out of which 90 are either discharged or are in stable condition in the Mumbai Boat accident. ... read..

"His press conference is an extension of his arrogance": UBT Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Amit Shah's speech

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:42:19 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday said that Amit Shah's press conference was an extension of arrogance and his belief that he is invicible. ... read..

"Parliament not place to show physical strength": Kiren Rijiju blames Rahul Gandhi after two BJP MPs injured in chaos outside Parliament

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:42:18 PM IST

After the chaos outside parliament led to injuries to two BJP MPs and with both BJP and opposition parties accusing each other of instigation chaos, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of committing "physical assau ... read..

Delhi HC Transfers MCOCA case involving Naresh Balyan to Special MP/MLA Court

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:42:16 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday transferred the case under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act involving AAP MLA Naresh Balyan to the Special MP/MLA Court in Rouse Avenue from Special MCOCA Court in Dwarka. ... read..

"This is becoming a bit absurd on both sides": Congress' Shashi Tharoor on INDIA Bloc-NDA faceoff on Ambedkar controversy

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:42:14 PM IST

Amid a stand-off between NDA and INDIA Bloc MPs in the Parliament on Thursday over the Babasaheb Ambedkar controversy, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that unfortunately, Ambedkar's legacy and the Constitution have become a battleground itself and this is ... read..

"Huge success, if it continues Kashmir will soon be terror-free": BJP's Kavinder Gupta on Kulgam encounter

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2024 12:42:11 PM IST

After four terrorists were neutralized in the Kulgam encounter on Thursday, BJP leader Kavinder Gupta said that huge success has been achieved after so long in the southern region and if it continues, Kashmir will soon be terror-free. ... read..

BJP MP Pratap Sarangi injured in chaose outside Parliament, alleges 'push' from Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:12:23 PM IST

As parallel protest from both Treasury and Opposition benches continued outside parliament a fresh controversy broke out. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi on Thursday alleged that he was hurt after getting a push from Congress leader ... read..

BJP MP Pratap Sarangi injured in chaos outside Parliament, alleges 'push' from Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:12:22 PM IST

Delhi Police arrests 21-year-old fraudsters from Kolkata

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:12:17 PM IST

Delhi Police has arrested a 21-year-old cyber fraudster from Kolkata and seized five mobile phones, one laptop, five cheque books, 20 debit cards, one passbook and 03 stamps of proprietorships, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

FIR lodged against SP MP Zia ur Rehman Barq for electricity theft

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2024 12:12:11 PM IST

An FIR has been filed against SP MP Zia ur Rehman Barq for his alleged involvement in electricity theft, following a search at his residence by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Department. The FIR, lodged at the Anti-Power Theft Police Station in Sambhal, ci ... read..

"Was trying to go inside, BJP MPs pushed me...": Rahul Gandhi after Pratap Sarangi's allegations

New Delhi | December 19, 2024 12:12:10 PM IST

The ruckus outside Parliament after both BJP and Opposition MPs staged parallel protests has snowballed into a huge controversy. After BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi alleged that he was hurt after Rahul Gandhi pushed him, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition ... read..

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