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Sunahari Bagh Mosque matter: NDMC says objection will be considered; Delhi HC disposes of Imam's plea

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 2:11:33 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a plea moved by Sunahari Bagh Road Mosque Imam Abdul Aziz regarding a public notice issued by the NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) inviting objections and suggestions for the removal of the mosque. ... read..

Delhi HC imposes Rs one lakh fine on man convicted for defaming judges on social media

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 2:11:31 AM IST

After accepting an unconditional apology, the Delhi High Court has recently discharged a man convicted of defaming judges on social media platforms. The High Court has also imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on contemnor Uday Pal Singh. ... read..

Ankit Saksena murder case: Delhi HC issues notice on appeal by girl's maternal uncle against conviction, life sentence

New Delhi | July 25, 2024 2:11:27 AM IST

The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on an appeal moved by Mohd Salim, who has been convicted in the Ankit Saksena murder case. ... read..

Unprecedented blast in Agartala shakes RCC Building, highlights safety concerns

Agartala (Tripura) | July 25, 2024 2:11:20 AM IST

A severe blast occurred a few days ago on the first floor of a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) building located on Akhawara Road, near the Police Headquarters in Agartala, Tripura. The relatively new building serves as the residence of a local doctor, an ... read..

Delhi government to increase PUC checking centres

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:41:50 PM IST

The Delhi government announced on Wednesday its plan to increase the number of Pollution Under Control (PUC) checking centres to better serve residents and improve air quality and said that it is exploring additional locations within the city. ... read..

PM Modi not working for people but for parties that support him: DMK's Dayanidhi Maran

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:41:46 PM IST

Stating that the Union Budget discriminated against Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran alleged on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not working for the people but for the parties that support him to stay in power. ... read..

AGP president Atul Bora demands equal flood relief aid for Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | July 24, 2024 11:41:37 PM IST

AGP president and Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora expressed his discontentment on Wednesday over the allocation of Rs 11,500 crores for flood relief in Bihar. ... read..

Jharkhand: NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in CPI (Maoist) arrest case, seizes over Rs 36 lakhs

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:41:32 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted extensive searches at four locations in Jharkhand in a case relating to the arrest of CPI (Maoist) cadres and seizure of arms and ammunition. NIA seized over Rs 36 lakhs along with incriminati ... read..

Delhi: Special Court grants ED custody to Cryptocurrency handler Lakshay Vij for 5 days in money laundering case

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:41:30 PM IST

A Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), New Delhi has granted Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for five days to Cryptocurrency handler Lakshay Vij on July 23 who was arrested on July 22 in a money laundering case, the ED s ... read..

Kharge takes 'pakora, jalebi' jibe, alleges discrimination with most states in Union Budget; Sitharaman hits back

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:41:27 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday termed as "outrageous" allegation of opposition parties about discrimination between states in the Union Budget with Congress president taking "sabki thali khali, do ki thali mein pakora, jalebi" jibe at th ... read..

Amarnath Yatra: IGP Kashmir chairs joint security review meeting at Nunwan base camp, Pahalgam

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 24, 2024 11:41:26 PM IST

In the midst of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, convened a Joint Security Review Meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam. ... read..

Internal probe clears civic hospital for allegations of wrongdoing in issuing disability Certificate to IAS Officer Puja Khedkar

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:41:24 PM IST

An internal investigation by the Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial (YCM) Hospital has found that the seven percent locomotor disability certificate issued to IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in August 2022 was done in accordance with rules and without any wrongdoin ... read..

'She is misleading the country', Congress MP Venugopal alleges FM Sitharaman on Union Budget

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:41:21 PM IST

On FM Nirmala Sitharaman's criticism of INDI Alliance's protest over Union Budget 2024, Congress MP KC Venugopal alleged that the Finance Minister is misleading the country but she is going to reply on the Budget. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to boycott NITI Aayog meeting over Budget 'injustice' to State

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 24, 2024 11:11:38 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday that his government will boycott the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27. The decision was taken in protest against the central government's alleged injustice to the state in allocation of fund ... read..

Piyush Goyal refers 'personnel enmity' towards PM Modi reason behind opposition boycotting NITI Aayog meeting

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:11:35 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticised the opposition for boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27, stating that personal enmity towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the reason behind their actions. ... read..

Man shot at Delhi's Uttam Nagar

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:11:32 PM IST

A man was shot by unidentified assailants while sitting inside his garage in Delhi's Uttam Nagar on Wednesday evening, police reported. ... read..

NIA arrests senior CPI (Maoist) leader in Bihar arms, explosives material seizure case

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:11:30 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a senior member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) organisation in a 2021 Bihar case related to seizure of arms, ammunition, explosives, etc. ... read..

'Naxal attacks have increased in Chhattisgarh under new state govt,' says Sachin Pilot

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | July 24, 2024 11:11:27 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Congress state in-charge Sachin Pilot launched an attack against the Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-led state government, stating that Naxal attacks have increased significantly in the seven months since the government was formed. ... read..

'Stalin is killing democracy,' says MoS L Murugan on Stalin boycotting NITI Aayog meeting

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 11:11:23 PM IST

On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced that he would boycott the NITI Aayog meeting over the Union Budget 2024. In response, Union Minister of State (MoS) L. Murugan said that Stalin is undermining democracy and his actions are condemnable. ... read..

Share of health budget has gone down, says IMA President Dr RV Asokan

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 10:41:45 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday, announcing customs duty exemptions on three cancer drugs to make them more affordable for patients. Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr RV Asokan said that the budg ... read..

Bihar: Indian Youth Congress protest turns violent, arrests made

Patna (Bihar) | July 24, 2024 10:41:42 PM IST

A few workers of the Indian Youth Congress were arrested after a protest against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar outside the Bihar Legislative Council on Wednesday turned violent. The workers attacked the police with sticks and PVC pipes, according to S ... read..

Supreme Court agrees to examine plea on 'right to be forgotten' stays Madras High Court order

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 10:41:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madras High Court judgement directing a law portal to remove a judgement pertaining to the "right to be forgotten" of an accused, who has sought removal of the judgement. The apex court said that it will examine t ... read..

Delhi BJP slams AAP for unpreparedness ahead of Kanwariyas' arrival

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 10:41:31 PM IST

Delhi Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva has expressed disappointment over the lack of preparedness to welcome the large number of Kanwariyas arriving in the city starting tomorrow. ... read..

Maharashtra: 23-year-old woman booked for allegedly using fake documents to obtain passport

Thane (Maharashtra) | July 24, 2024 10:41:21 PM IST

Thane Police on Wednesday filed a case against a 23-year-old woman who allegedly used fake documents to obtain a passport to travel to Pakistan. ... read..

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee slams Union Budget as "anti-people', says NDA government is on "borrowed time"

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 10:11:37 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday launched a strong attack on the Modi government, alleging that the Union Budget lacks clarity or vision, it has been rolled out to satisfy the coalition partners of the BJP and that it "was planned ... read..

Himachal Pradesh to host Paragliding World Cup 2024 in Bir Billing

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 10:11:36 PM IST

The North Indian hill state of Himachal Pradesh is gearing up to host the prestigious Paragliding World Cup India 2024, scheduled from November 2 to 9 in the Bir Billing Valley of the Kangra district. ... read..

Jharkhand: Five sentenced to 5 years in cyber fraud case; assets worth Rs 68 lakh seized

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | July 24, 2024 10:11:34 PM IST

The Special (PMLA) Court in Ranchi, through an order dated July 23, 2024, sentenced five accused to five years of rigorous imprisonment each, imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh on each, and set a further six months of simple imprisonment for failure to pay the ... read..

Jharkhand BJP President meets Chief Election Commissioner complaints over 'fake voters' in electoral rolls

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 10:11:33 PM IST

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation led by Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi met with the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi on Wednesday, demanding a review and investigation into the alleged addition of fake voters to the electoral rolls i ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma lauds Union Budget 2024-25 for inclusive development initiatives

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 24, 2024 10:11:28 PM IST

Reacting to the Union budget 2024-25, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that the revised budget includes schemes and programmes designed to uplift the youth, women, farmers, and the poor of the state. ... read..

'Tata Group has made a significant contribution...': Jharkhand CM Soren on MoU signing with Indian Hotels Company

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | July 24, 2024 10:11:23 PM IST

At the MoU signing with Indian Hotels Company Ltd (A Tata Enterprise) for the construction of the Taj Hotel, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Wednesday that TATA Group has made a significant contribution to the development of the country, whi ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Sarma meets Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Bhupendra Yadav in Delhi

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 10:11:20 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar here in the national capital on Wednesday to discuss Assam's energy security and ensure all-round power availability for the state. ... read..

Over 84,000 vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles, govt taking steps to fill positions: MoS Home

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 9:41:32 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday that as of July 1, 2024, there are 84,106 vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) against a total sanctioned s ... read..

Body of seaman missing after fire on INS Brahmaputra

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 9:41:28 PM IST

The body of Leading Seaman Sitendra Singh was recovered on Wednesday following intensive diving operations after he went missing during a fire incident on the INS Brahmaputra at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. ... read..

Rajasthan signs Rs 1 lakh crore MoU with HUDCO for infrastructure boost

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 24, 2024 9:41:25 PM IST

The state government of Rajasthan signed a MoU with the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) to provide financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore. ... read..

BJYM to mark 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with nationwide celebrations

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 9:41:24 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha is set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with a slew of nationwide tributes celebrating the valour of the Indian armed forces personnel. ... read..

India successfully tests missile shield against 5,000 km class ballistic missiles

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 9:41:22 PM IST

India successfully flight-tested the Phase-II of the Ballistic Missile Defence System on Wednesday. ... read..

Union Finance Minister assures full support to Assam for flood-resilient economy: CM Sarma

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 9:11:35 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesdaythat Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured him that all support announced in the Union Budget will be extended to Assam to help build a flood-resilient economy. ... read..

Punjab police start search operation in Pathankot for seven 'suspected' people

Pathankot (Punjab) | July 24, 2024 9:11:32 PM IST

Punjab police started a combing operation at Phangtoli village in Pathankot district on Wednesday after they received information that around seven suspected people were seen in the village. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates SCERT building, launches 442 smart classrooms

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 24, 2024 9:11:28 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the newly constructed building of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) at a programme in Nanurkheda, Dehradun, on Wednesday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami visits Kedarnath, credits PM Modi for Dham's reconstruction

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | July 24, 2024 9:11:24 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday offered prayers at Shri Kedarnath Dham, prayed for the happiness, prosperity and welfare of all the people of the state and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for making the recon ... read..

Demand for debate on MUDA scam: BJP announces night-long sit-in protest at Karnataka Assembly

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 24, 2024 9:11:21 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janta Party's (BJP) MLAs and MLCs in Karnataka will stage an overnight sit-in protest at the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council on Wednesday to demand a discussion on the alleged scam at the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA ... read..

Baby Care New Born Child Hospital fire case: Delhi police file charge sheet against 2 doctors, including owner, invoke JJ Act

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 8:41:35 PM IST

Delhi police filed a charge sheet against two doctors, including the owner, in the Baby Care New Born Child Hospital fire case. The charge sheet has been filed in Karkardooma Court. ... read..

"Kursi bachane...," says RJD's Rabri Devi on Union Budget allocation for Bihar

Patna (Bihar) | July 24, 2024 8:41:34 PM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD leader Rabri Devi on Wednesday alleged that the Union Budget presented a day ago by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament was simply an attempt by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to remain in ... read..

"Sabki thali khali, do ki thali mein pakora, jalebi...": Kharge slams Union Budget in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 8:41:32 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged discrimination with opposition ruled states in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said her speech mentioned projects for only two states. ... read..

Opposition leader R Ashoka criticises CM Siddaramaiah for boycotting NITI Aayog meeting

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 24, 2024 8:41:31 PM IST

Karnataka Leader of the Opposition, R Ashoka, on Wednesday, slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27. ... read..

Cong MP Gogoi meets Union Road Minister Gadkari, highlights poor condition of Assam's NH 37

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 8:41:28 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday called on Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari during the ongoing Monsoon Session in Parliament and highlighted the deteriorating condition of National Highway 37 in Assam. ... read..

CBI files chargesheet against nine in infant trafficking case

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 8:41:23 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet on Wednesday against nine accused in an alleged case of trafficking, sale and purchase of infants, officials said. ... read..

Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO, learns about collaborations with private sector and MSMEs

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 8:11:29 PM IST

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth visited the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, where he was informed about DRDO's collaborations with the private sector, MSMEs, and academia, with a focus on sectors like ... read..

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth reviews DRDO's advanced tech collaborations in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 8:11:21 PM IST

Delhi: Kingpin of drug syndicate arrested, cocaine worth Rs. 13 crores recovered

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 7:41:40 PM IST

The Anti-Narcotics Squad of the South-East District arrested a drug peddler following a raid conducted at Hari Nagar Ashram, Sunlight Colony, last week, Delhi Police said on Wednesday. ... read..

'Legal guarantee of MSP is the right of farmers,' says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 7:41:35 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi mentioned on Wednesday that the legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the right of farmers and that the INDIA alliance will ensure that farmers receive their rights. ... read..

Indian Navy successfully evacuates injured Chinese mariner from cargo ship off Mumbai cost

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 7:41:32 PM IST

The Indian Navy carried out a successful medical evacuation of a Chinese mariner from a bulk carrier off Mumbai, responding to a distress call on Tuesday, July 23. ... read..

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal lauds 2024-25 Budget, highlights judicial reforms at webinar

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 7:41:27 PM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and MoS for Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, lauded this year's budget as a "whole of government" approach with a holistic focus while inaugurating a webinar on 'Budgetary Schemes f ... read..

Himachal CM releases 'Ek Refugee Scientist' autobiography

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 7:41:26 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday released the autobiography 'Ek Refugee Scientist,' penned by Dr MK Shingari who hails from Solan district. ... read..

BJP's GVL Narasimha Rao criticises Congress and INDIA bloc for opposing special state allocations in Union Budget

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 7:41:22 PM IST

GVL Narasimha Rao, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and former member of the Rajya Sabha, criticised Congress and the INDIA bloc for opposing the special focus on states in the Union Budget based on their needs, calling it a sign of political frustratio ... read..

Battling extreme weather, Indian Coast Guard continues efforts to douse fire onboard merchant ship

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 7:11:27 PM IST

In a continued effort to ensure the safety of MV Maersk Frankfurt and her crew as well as to prevent marine pollution, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has maintained sustained operations for the sixth consecutive day despite challenging weather conditions. ... read..

Maharashtra: Wall collapses amid rain in Pimpri Chinchwad, three vehicles damaged

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 24, 2024 7:11:24 PM IST

Three vehicles were damaged when a compound wall collapsed in Pimpri Chinchwad of Maharashtra's Pune district, on Wednesday morning following heavy rainfall, fire department officials said. ... read..

All women bike rally organized on Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 6:41:26 PM IST

A bike rally was organised under the aegis of Headquarters Uniform Force to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrating the decisive victory in the 1999 Kargil War. ... read..

Haldwani railway land: SC asks govt to come out with rehabilitation scheme before removing encroachments

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 6:41:21 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and state government to come out with a rehabilitation scheme for people asked to vacate railway land in Uttarakhand's Haldwani area. ... read..

NEET-UG 2024: Congress leader Tagore criticises Education Minister on social media

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 6:11:38 PM IST

After the Supreme Court refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam, Congress leader Manickam Tagore reacted on Wednesday to a social media post by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X, calling him "shameless." Tagore further criticised the Educat ... read..

Thunderstorms likely to increase in parts of Tamil Nadu over next 3 days

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 24, 2024 6:11:27 PM IST

The Regional Meteorological Department Chennai on Wednesday forecast that over the next few days thunderstorms are expected to increase in parts of Tamil Nadu including in Chennai and its suburbs. ... read..

Manickam Tagore slams Education Minister as Supreme Court upholds NEET-UG 2024

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 5:41:21 PM IST

J-K: Wreath-laying ceremony held to pay homage to braveheart L/Nk Subhash Chander who succumbed to injuries in Battal sector

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 24, 2024 5:11:30 PM IST

A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held on Wednesday to pay homage to braveheart L/Nk Subhash Chander, who succumbed to his injuries after troops foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists during an exchange of fire in the ... read..

Delhi HC fixes July 31 for hearing on BRS leader K Kavitha's plea challenging arrest in CBI case

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 5:11:29 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday fixed July 31 for hearing Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha's plea challenging her arrest by CBI in a Delhi excise policy case and the trial court order remanding her to CBI custody after the bench of Justice ... read..

Bihar Assembly passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill; opposition walks out

Patna (Bihar) | July 24, 2024 6:41:24 PM IST

The Bihar Assembly passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill with a voice vote on Wednesday, amid a walkout by the opposition. ... read..

Delhi court grants bail to accused arrested 28 years after 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast

By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 5:11:22 PM IST

A Delhi court has granted regular bail to one of the accused in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case. The accused was arrested 28 years after the blast incident. He was declared a proclaimed offender on February 19, 1997, and was arrested on July 9, 2024 ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu performs 'Purnahuti' at annual Bhandara

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 4:41:30 PM IST

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, performed the 'Purnahuti' in the havan of the annual Bhandara, which was organised by the Himachal Pradesh secretariat employees and the Religious Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav launches 'AgrDoot Portal' for aggregated dissemination of govt's messages

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 4:41:22 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the 'AgrDoot Portal' on Wednesday for the aggregated dissemination of government text and multimedia messages. ... read..

No justice for opposition-ruled states from Centre: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 24, 2024 4:41:21 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Wednesday that Congress Chief Ministers have decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting because there is no "justice" for opposition-ruled states from the Centre. ... read..

Supreme Court directs Haryana, Punjab to maintain status quo at Shambhu border

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 4:41:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that the status quo be maintained at the Shambhu border near Ambala, where farmers have been camping since February 13. ... read..

Delhi HC directs authorities for shifting all dairies from Bhalaswa to Ghogha

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 4:11:29 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed all statutory authorities including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) and Ministry of Housing and Urban ... read..

Chennai: MeT predicts thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 24, 2024 4:11:27 PM IST

The Chennai Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu for the next three hours on Wednesday. ... read..

PM Modi set to commemorate 25 years of Kargil War victory with visit to Drass in Ladakh

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 24, 2024 3:41:26 PM IST

The stage has been set ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ladakh's Drass to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26. ... read..

22 persons booked for stone pelting on police, district administration team in MP's Guna

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 3:41:24 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police registered a case against 22 named persons and some unknown persons for allegedly pelting stones on police and district administration team in Guna district, an official said on Wednesday. ... read..

MSP can be implemented, will rally INDIA bloc to pressurise govt: says Rahul Gandhi after meeting farmer leaders

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 3:11:37 PM IST

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met with a 12-member delegation of farmer leaders from different states, who apprised him of various issues they have been facing. ... read..

"80 percent deaths reduced..": MoS Nityanand Rai responds to question on J-K terror attacks

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 3:11:35 PM IST

Addressing the recent spike in deaths of soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, highlighted the significant progress made in counter-terrorism efforts while acknowledging the loss of brave soldiers. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh govt suspends officer over delay in issuing fitness certificates to school buses

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 3:11:33 PM IST

Continuing its crackdown on negligent government officials in line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directives, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended an officer over a delay in issuing fitness certificates to school buses. ... read..

AAP Minister Atishi reviews prepardness at Kanwar Yatra camps in Delhi

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 3:11:29 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Atishi visited the Kanwar Yatra camps in Delhi to inspect the preparedness on Wednesday. ... read..

PIL to mandate use of verifiable digital signatures for medical practitioners, Delhi HC asks petitioner to make representation to authorities

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 2:41:36 PM IST

The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Delhi High Court seeks to mandate the use of verifiable digital signatures for all medical practitioners when using electronic media. This step is proposed due to concerns about the widespread fabrication ... read..

West Bengal: Two interstate cybercrime syndicate members held in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 24, 2024 2:41:31 PM IST

Two prime suspects of an organised interstate racket that duped people under the pretext of crypto investments have been arrested, the Cyber Police Station of West Bengal's Crime Investigation Department (CID) said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Mataji is an expert in speaking": Mallikarjun Kharge questions Finance Minister Sitharaman on Union Budget

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 2:41:21 PM IST

Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday questioned Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Union Budget and claimed that the plates of all states except Bihar and Andhra Pradesh were empty ... read..

Delhi Court issues summon to Youtuber Dhruv Rathee, others on Mumbai BJP leader's defamation suit

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 2:11:47 PM IST

Saket Court of Delhi has issued a summon to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and others on a defamation suit filed by Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, a Spokesperson of the Bhartiya Janata Party Mumbai unit for allegedly referring to him as a violent and abusive troll. ... read..

"Instead of politicising budget, he should...": BJP's BY Vijayendra attacks Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 24, 2024 2:11:45 PM IST

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief BY Vijayendra on Wednesday attacked the state government for slamming the Union Budget and said that instead of "politicising" the budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should convince the central government and bring ... read..

Unprecedented growth in J-K tourism post abrogation Article 370, 1.08-cr tourists visited till June 2024

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 2:11:31 PM IST

The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented growth post abrogation of Article 370, and a total of 1.08 crore tourists visited in the last six months this year, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

Finance Ministry has given impetus to job makers, job seekers through Budget: Union Minister Suresh Gopi

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 2:11:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Mos for Tourism Suresh Gopi reacted to the INDIA bloc's protests against the Union Budget on Wednesday and said that the finance ministry has given impetus to job makers and job seekers and that the opposition parti ... read..

"Democracy will be seriously threatened": Vice President as Opposition stages walkout against Union Budget

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 2:11:25 PM IST

After the walkout by Opposition MPs from the Upper House in protest against the Union Budget, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said that democracy will be "seriously threatened" if such disruption of parliamentary proceedings is wea ... read..

"Could be a technical issue": LoP Rahul Gandhi alleges farmer leaders not allowed inside Parliament

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:41:38 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that farmer leaders who were invited by him to meet in Parliament were not allowed inside. ... read..

Kedarnath: CM Dhami peforms Jalabhisek at Kedarnath Dam

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) | July 24, 2024 1:41:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Kedarnath Dham and performed Jalabhishek of the Gan Nandi Maharaj on Wednesday. ... read..

"Attack on dignity of India's federal structure": Rahul Gandhi on Budget 2024

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:41:31 PM IST

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hit out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the Union Budget presented on Tuesday, saying that it is an attack on the "dignity of India's federal structure". ... read..

J-K LG launches crackdown against narco-terror network, four government employees sacked

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 24, 2024 1:41:30 PM IST

As part of its zero-tolerance policy against narco-terror in Jammu and Kashmir, four government employees have been terminated from the service by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha by invoking Article 311 of the Constitution, sources said. ... read..

Democracy limping in Andhra Pradesh, says YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan in Delhi on dharna, attacks TDP government

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:41:27 PM IST

Alleging that crime has increased in Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP President Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday attacked the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government and asked whether or not democracy was prevalent in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

12-member farmer leaders delegation reaches Parliament to meet LoP Rahul Gandhi after alleged entry denial

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:41:26 PM IST

A 12-member farmer leaders delegation reached the office of Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in Parliament House to meet him after the alleged initial entry denial on Wednesday. ... read..

'Kursi Bachao budget' punished middle-class, farmers and workers: Congress' Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:41:24 PM IST

Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Wednesday criticised the Union Budget that was presented yesterday on July 23 and said that the 'Kursi Bachao budget' punished middle-class people, farmers and workers and that it was against the federal principles of th ... read..

Over 23 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in May this year

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:41:23 PM IST

The provisional payroll data of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation reveals that 23.05 lakh new employees have been added in May 2024, according to an official release on Wednesday. ... read..

North East Delhi Riots: Delhi HC issues notice to police on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:41:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Delhi police on Umar Khalid's bail application in a UAPA case linked to the alleged larger conspiracy of the Delhi Riots 2020. ... read..

"Outrageous allegation," says Nirmala Sitharaman as opposition protest budget and labels it 'discriminatory'

New Delhi | July 24, 2024 1:11:24 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition's claim that the budget was 'discriminatory' and said that it was an 'outrageous allegation' and a deliberate attempt by the opposition parties led by the Congress to give the p ... read..

Met office predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 12:41:21 PM IST

The Meteorological Office issued a heavy rainfall alert on Wednesday in some districts of Madhya Pradesh for the next five days. ... read..

MP: Two bodies found from Upper Lake in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 24, 2024 12:11:43 PM IST

Two bodies were found floating in Bada Talab (Upper Lake) in the state capital Bhopal, which were later recovered with the help of divers on Wednesday morning, a police official said. ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Jogeshwari high-rise, no injuries reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 24, 2024 12:11:41 PM IST

A fire broke out on the 15th floor of a high-rise building in the Jogeshwari area of Mumbai on Wednesday. ... read..

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