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Court grants interim bail to Athar Khan to attend cousin's marriage

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:12:29 PM IST

Karkardooma Court granted one week of interim bail to Athar Khan to attend a cousin's marriage. ... read..

"Entire country wants Waqf bill be passed" BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Paschim Medinipur, (West Bengal) | January 25, 2025 12:12:26 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday lashed out at the opposition parties for objecting against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2024, labelling their opposition as "drama" to garner votes. ... read..

Mumbai: First local on UP Slow line resumes operation after Mega Block

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 11:42:40 AM IST

The first local train on the UP slow line near Bandra resumed operations after the successful completion of the block at 9:55 AM on Saturday, according to railway officials. ... read..

Republic Day 2025: Gallantry and Service Medals awarded to 942 personnel, including 5 posthumous honors

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:42:38 AM IST

The Central government on Saturday announced the names of 942 personnel of police, fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence(HG&CD) and correctional services for gallantry and service medals on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2025. ... read..

"Don't know how and why the explosion happened," says Bhandara factory blast survivor

Bhandara (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 11:42:36 AM IST

A survivor from the ordance factory blast that took place in Jawahar Nagar of Bhandara on Saturday said that he didn't know when and why the explosion happened. ... read..

PM Narendra Modi congratulates residents of Himachal Pradesh on Statehood Day

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:42:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated residents of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of the Statehood day. ... read..

A remarkable feat, Artatrana Baba cures people with a touch of his feet

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2025 11:42:29 AM IST

The ongoing Mahakumbh event here is a congregation like no other, drawing millions of devotees and pilgrims from across the world. Among the sea of visitors, various 'babas' stand out, especially those who carry their distinct identity. ... read..

'Rana's extradition could reaveal involvement of Pakistan's security apparatus in 26/11 attacks': Advocate Ujjwal Nikam

Jalgaon (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 11:42:25 AM IST

As the United States (US) Supreme Court denied the petition of the Tahahwwur Hussain Rana, convicted for his role in the Mumbai terror attacks, paving the way for his extradition to India, advocate Ujjwal Nikam, who was the public prosecutor in the case i ... read..

Liquor Association withdraws petition after Delhi Govt halts SOP revision

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:12:47 AM IST

The Delhi Distillers and Brewers Association (DDBA) withdrew its Writ Petition which was filed before the Delhi High Court challenging the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed by the Delhi Government Liquor Vending Corporations i.e DSIIDC, DSCSC, DCC ... read..

Army launches search operation in J-K's Kathua after exchange of fire with terrorists

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 25, 2025 11:12:42 AM IST

The Indian Army launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Saturday after terrorists fired a few rounds, officials said. ... read..

Vengaivayal human faeces case: Charge sheet filed against three persons, CB-CID tells Madras HC

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 25, 2025 11:12:40 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a status quo report on the investigation of human faeces found on an overhead drinking water tank in Vengaiveyal hamlet at Kulathur Taluk of Pudukottai District following PIL before Madras High Court. ... read..

Mumbai Police collects Saif Ali Khan's blood sample and clothes for investigation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 11:12:36 AM IST

Mumbai Police collected actor Saif Ali Khan's blood sample and clothes for investigation as part of the oprobe into the attack on the actor at his residence last week. ... read..

'To fight big enemies, one has to compromise..': Congress' Udit Raj calls Kejriwal "B-team" of the BJP

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:12:34 AM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), calling it the "B-team" of the BJP on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi assembly polls: AAP forms task force to woo voters of Purvanchal community

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:42:49 AM IST

As the assembly elections in Delhi draw near, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formed a task force to attract voters from the Purvanchal community residing in the national capital, party sources said. ... read..

Kharge expresses concerns about "eroding institutional integrity" of ECI

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:42:35 AM IST

On the occasion of National Voter's Day, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday expressed concerns over the "institutional integrity" of the Election Commission of India (ECI), saying that it was a matter of grave national worry. ... read..

Delhi's air quality improves from 'poor' to 'moderate'

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:42:33 AM IST

The air quality in Delhi on Saturday at 8 am was recorded in the "moderate" category, with a reading of 191, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. ... read..

Mahakumbh 2025: Priests perform aarti at Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2025 10:42:28 AM IST

Aarti was performed at the Triveni Sangam on Saturday morning at the Mahakumbh Mela ongoing in Prayagraj. ... read..

Odisha'a Kanas district reports a decline in case of diarrhoea, after infection led to 3 deaths

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 25, 2025 10:42:24 AM IST

Health authorities in Puri's Kanas district have reported a decline in cases of diarrhoea, and said that the situation is gradually returning to normal after a suspected infection led to three deaths. ... read..

Rajouri's Badhal Village declared containment zone as health teams battle unidentified disease

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 25, 2025 10:12:39 AM IST

Containment zone and section 144 was imposed in the Badhal village of Rajouri district on Saturday due to the outbreak of an unidentified illness that has claimed 17 lives. ... read..

Miscreants attack Hindu Sena National President Vishnu Gupta on his way to Delhi

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | January 25, 2025 10:12:35 AM IST

Hindu Sena National President Vishnu Gupta has been allegedly attacked by two unidentified miscreants while on his way to Delhi. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh raises concern over 'independence' and 'professionalism' of ECI on National Voters Day

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:12:33 AM IST

On the occasion of National Voters Day, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh raised concern over the 'independence' and 'professionalism' of the Election Commission of India, alleging that it has been compromised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ho ... read..

Vote counting for Dehradun municipal election commences

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 25, 2025 10:12:29 AM IST

The counting of votes for 100 municipal bodies including 11 municipal corporations for municipal elections in Dehradun started on Saturday. ... read..

Mumbai: Western Railway imposes 3-day mega block for bridge reconstruction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 10:12:25 AM IST

The Western Railway has initiated a three-day jumbo block, which will take place on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of this month. The mega block commenced at 11 PM last night, with plans to extend until 8:30 AM each morning. ... read..

Indian Railways conducts trial run of first Vande Bharat train from Mata Vaishno Devi station to Srinagar

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 25, 2025 9:42:31 AM IST

Indian Railways on Saturday conducted the trial run of the first Vande Bharat train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) railway station to Srinagar railway station. ... read..

UP: Wanted criminal with Rs 50,000 bounty killed in police encounter in Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2025 10:12:40 AM IST

A criminal wanted for the murder of a family of five in the area of Lisari Gate police station in Meerut was killed by Police during an encounter, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

CM Dhami directs police to take effective action to realize the vision of drug-free Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 25, 2025 9:12:42 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the police to take effective action to realize the vision of Nasha Mukti Devbhoomi (drug-free Uttarakhand). ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Two vehicles catch fire in Prayagraj, no casualties reported

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2025 9:12:35 AM IST

A fire broke out in two vehicles in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, an official said, adding that at least seven fire tenders were at the spot to douse the blaze. The official further said that there had been no casualties and everyone was safe. ... read..

People of Delhi have been cheated by AAP govt: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 9:12:33 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appealed to the people of Delhi to give a landslide victory to the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. The chief minister alleged that the AAP government had cheated the people in the name of edu ... read..

Lucknow Police enhances security, imposes traffic diversions for Republic Day

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2025 9:12:28 AM IST

In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations on 26th January, the Lucknow Police team is carrying out foot patrols and intensive checking at important markets, roads, and crossings across the city. ... read..

Uttarakhand gears up to host 38th National Games, IOC to sponsor event

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 25, 2025 8:42:38 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government is gearing up to host the 38th National Games, with the support of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). The administration has officially received the information of preliminary consent; after which it has made IOC the bronze spons ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu views China's refusal to enter into binding international water treaties

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | January 25, 2025 8:42:36 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu is concerned about China's refusal to enter into binding international water treaties and its selective sharing of hydrological data and suggested an urgent need for cooperative governance of shared water resou ... read..

Dehradun to host India's third largest shooting range at 38th national games

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 25, 2025 8:42:34 AM IST

The third largest shooting range is being put together at Maharana Pratap Sports College in Uttarakhand's Dehradun for the 38th National Games. ... read..

Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj's 76th birthday to be celebrated at Maha Kumbh 2025

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 25, 2025 8:12:24 AM IST

Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust, and Vice President of Mathura Krishna Janmbhoomi Trust, will celebrate his 76th birthday with devotion, grandeur, and the presence of India's leading sai ... read..

Pune: Non-cognisable case filed against son of Ex-Deputy Mayor Aaba Bagul

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 7:42:24 AM IST

A non-cognisable case has been registered against Hemant Bagul, son of former Pune deputy mayor Aba Bagul, for allegedly slapping a motorcyclist, at a traffic signal in Mangalwar Peth on Tuesday. ... read..

"Congress, AAP just make false promises, people of Delhi ready for change": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 6:42:28 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami slammed both the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress accusing them of making false promises and exuded confidence that the people of Delhi are ready to embrace change in the upcoming assembly elections. ... read..

Ahmedabad: Over 3,800 police personnel, 400 CCTVs deployed ahead of Coldplay concert

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 25, 2025 6:42:26 AM IST

The Gujarat Police have made extensive arrangements for the highly anticipated Coldplay concert, which is scheduled to be held on January 25 and 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, an official said. ... read..

Maharashtra: 2 women killed in Pune road accident

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 6:42:24 AM IST

As many as two women were killed when their moped was crushed by a truck in Pune on Friday evening, the police said. ... read..

Union Minister Mandaviya reviews performance of EPFO's regional offices for enhanced service delivery, efficiency

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 6:12:31 AM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the performance of EPFO's Regional Offices, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said in a press release. ... read..

"Shouldn't cause loss to state treasury": Congress' Rajesh Thakur on Madhya Pradesh govt's liquor ban

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 25, 2025 6:12:27 AM IST

Congress leader Rajesh Thakur criticized the Madhya Pradesh government's decision to ban liquor in 17 religious cities in the state, and said the ban should not be implemented to cause a loss to the state treasury. ... read..

Punjab: Child Rights body orders census of stray dogs amid rise in dog bite attacks on children

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 25, 2025 5:42:32 AM IST

Taking serious note of the rising incidents of stray dog attacks on children, the Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed the Local Government and Rural Development Departments to conduct a census of stray dogs in all cities. ... read..

Saif stabbing case: Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Ramdas Kadam dismisses all speculations

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 5:12:32 AM IST

Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Ramdas Kadam on Friday vehemently dismissed all the speculations over the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, and said that this case should be brought to an end. ... read..

BSF seizes drone, drugs near Punjab border in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 25, 2025 5:12:30 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone and one packet of heroin, along the International border in Punjab's Amritsar on Friday. ... read..

"Kejriwal will become CM with absolute majority": AAP's Sanjay Singh on Delhi polls

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 4:42:28 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh exuded confidence that the party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will become the Chief Minister of Delhi for the fourth time after a huge victory in the assembly elections. ... read..

Atishi's election agent lodges complaint against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri citing 'poll code violation'

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 4:12:22 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's election agent, Vijay Kumar, on Friday lodged a formal complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Ramesh Bidhuri alleging that the former MP has set up his election office in Govindpuri within the "prohibited distance ... read..

"140 crore Indians associate themselves with Hindutva...": Piyush Goyal hits back at Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 3:42:29 AM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal hit back heavily against Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party represents the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and remains committed to Hindutva. ... read..

"From opposing BJP, opposition has now resorted to opposing country": BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 3:42:25 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sanjay Jaiswal has slammed the opposition over the ruckus during the Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, and said that from opposing BJP and NDA, the opposition has now resorted to "opposing ... read..

"They tried to weaken democracy": Jagdambika Pal slams Opposition for 'stalling' JPC meeting

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 3:42:23 AM IST

Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Jagdambika Pal, accused opposition MPs of not allowing the JPC meeting to proceed. ... read..

"BJP, AAP diverting people from real issues, fighting only for power": Congress' Alka Lamba

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:42:25 AM IST

Congress candidate from the Kalkaji assembly constituency, Alka Lamba targeted both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party accusing them of diverting people's attention from real issues and contesting the elections "only for power." ... read..

"Kejriwal creating false security threat to divert attention from his failures": BJP's Parvesh Verma

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:42:24 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Parvesh Verma dismissed the allegations made by Aam Aadmi Party regarding its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal being attacked during a public meeting and accused the former Delhi Chief Minister of "fabricating" a "false thre ... read..

"You'll see what an injured tiger can do": Uddhav Thackeray hits back at Amit Shah

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 25, 2025 2:12:28 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah warning him not to underestimate the "Marathi manus" and said he will soon get to see what an "injured tiger" can do. ... read..

Uttarakhand Pavilion wows pilgrims with culture and crafts at Maha Kumbh

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 24, 2025 11:43:03 PM IST

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a grand Uttarakhand Pavilion has been established at Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj, offering a rich display of the state's cultural, artistic, and spiritual heritage, according to an official state ... read..

"Slap on face of Delhi govt": BJP leader Vijender Gupta after Delhi HC highlights AAP's delay in tabling CAG reports

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:55 PM IST

Hours after the Delhi High Court highlighted AAP's delay in tabling Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, BJP leader Vijender Gupta lashed out at the Aam Admi Party-led Delhi government. ... read..

Our aim is to built egalitarian society based on vision of Karpoori Thakur: Prashant Kishore

Patna (Bihar) | January 24, 2025 11:42:49 PM IST

On the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Jananayak Karpoori Thakur, Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishore said that his emphasis is to built an egalitarian society that was the vision of Karpoori Thakur. ... read..

Prayagraj: Over 48.76 lakh devotees visit Mahakumbh on Friday till 8 pm

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 11:42:47 PM IST

Over 48.76 lakh devotees visited the Mahakumbh till 8 pm on Friday, the state government said in a release. ... read..

Youth development key to nation's growth: CM Saha at launch of Tripura Start-up Policy

Agartala (Tripura) | January 24, 2025 11:42:45 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that if the youth are not developed, the development of the country is not possible. He also criticized the previous government for not supporting the youth following which they were directionless. ... read..

YSRCP Member of Parliament Vijaysai Reddy resigns

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 11:42:41 PM IST

YSRCP Member of Parliament Vijaysai Reddy has announced his retirement from politics, stating that he will resign from his Rajya Sabha membership on January 25. ... read..

Court dismisses bail plea of accused in human trafficking racket

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:39 PM IST

While dismissing the bail plea of a man accused in a human trafficking case, a CBI Court noted that circumstances clearly indicate that the accused was actively participating with other co-accused persons for sending the complainant to Thailand and therea ... read..

"Eyewash," says Aaditya Thackeray on MoUs signed by Maharashtra government in Davos

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2025 11:42:35 PM IST

Reacting to the MoUs signed by the Maharashtra government in Davos, Switzerland, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said that they could sign such MoUs in India itself and asked what was the need to create "MoUs drama" in Davos and critici ... read..

"Accept whatever is being distributed but do not sell your votes": Kejriwal gives message to voters, alleges BJP buying votes

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:33 PM IST

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of openly distributing money, gifts, and other items to "buy votes" and urged the voters of the national capital to not "sell their votes" to the party and stand firm and protect the sanctity of the el ... read..

"Govt wants to bulldoze it": Suspended MPs react after chaos at JPC meeting on Waqf Bill

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:32 PM IST

After being suspended from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the opposition MPs on Friday reacted sharply, alleging that the dates for the meeting were announced without prior notice. They also claimed tha ... read..

Maharashtra: 20-year-old son of Mumbai Police Constable shoots himself; probe underway

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2025 11:42:30 PM IST

A 20-year-old man died allegedly by suicide after shooting himself on Friday, said police. ... read..

Ludhiana Government school principal suspended, campus manager sacked over corporal punishment

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 24, 2025 11:42:28 PM IST

The Punjab School Education Department, under the directions of Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, has taken strict action against the principal and campus manager of a Government Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana. Both were suspended and dismissed, r ... read..

"Jeetega to Kejriwal": AAP MP Sanjay Singh confident of Kejriwal's victory

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:24 PM IST

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh has expressed confidence in the party's ability to retain power in Delhi, stating there is a strong wave of support for Arvind Kejriwal. Singh emphasised that despite the Bharati ... read..

Maha Kumbh : Triveni Sangam witnesses divine 'Sandhya Aarti', devotees throng ghats

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 11:12:56 PM IST

A large number of devotees gathered at Ramghat in Prayagraj on Friday evening to take part in the sacred 'Sandhya Aarti,' a ritual dedicated to the holy river Ganga. The ritual, led by women, included the performance of the 'Ganga Aarti' at the Triveni Sa ... read..

The whole world is amazed by the Mahakumbh of Prayagraj: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 11:12:52 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has lauded Uttar Pradesh's remarkable transformation over the past eight years, highlighting its rapid progress toward becoming an "Udyam Pradesh." ... read..

Maharashtra: Death toll rises to 8 in Bhandara factory blast; 13 rescued, 5 under treatment

Bhandara (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2025 11:12:50 PM IST

The death toll in the ordnance factory blast in the Jawahar Nagar area of Bhandara district, has risen to eight, according to officials on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh financial assistance to kin of those killed in Bhandara factory blast

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2025 11:12:44 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the ordnance factory blast in Bhandara district on Friday. ... read..

Union Power Minister assures support under Power System Development fund to strengthen Telangana's power grid

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2025 11:12:34 PM IST

Union Power Minister, Manohar Lal, on Friday assured support for nine new schemes under the Power System Development Fund, with a total investment of Rs 488 crore, aimed at enhancing the resilience of the power grid and ensuring reliable electricity suppl ... read..

Jharkhand: Ranchi family maintains car linked to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 24, 2025 11:12:32 PM IST

The Chatterjee family in Ranchi has preserved the Fiat 514, the car Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had used. An almost a century-old car was purchased by Dr Fanindra Nath Chatterjee in 1932. ... read..

"There should be a central agency inquiry immediately": Kerala BJP demands probe into PPE kit corruption

Thiruvananthapuram (Karnataka) | January 24, 2025 10:42:50 PM IST

Kerala BJP state president K Surendran has demanded an immediate inquiry by a central agency into the alleged irregularities in the state's purchase of PPE kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, following the release of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor ... read..

Security beefed up for 76th Republic Day celebrations in Delhi

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:46 PM IST

Extensive security measures have been put in place for the 76th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital. A multi-layered security setup, including vehicle checking, frisking, and the deployment of approximately 15,000 police personnel, has been ... read..

Sagar Dhankar Murder case: Court grants interim bail to accused to attend sister's marriage

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:45 PM IST

Delhi's Rohini court has granted two days interim bail to an accused in junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar's Murder case to attend his sister's marriage. Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar is also an accused in this case. ... read..

"Matter of pride that the country has such a PM who brought huge change in various sectors:" Gujarat Minister Sanghavi

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 24, 2025 10:42:30 PM IST

Gujarat Home Minister and Youth and Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi expressed immense pride in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, praising his transformative impact across various sectors through his new-age thinking, hard work and execution power. ... read..

L-G V K Saxena hosts 'At home' ceremony at Raj Niwas in run-up to the 76th Republic Day

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:26 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Sangita Saxena hosted the traditional 'At Home' ceremony at Raj Niwas in preparation for the upcoming 76th Republic Day, on Friday. ... read..

J-K: Indian Army on alert across LOC in Baramulla ahead of Republic Day

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 24, 2025 10:12:39 PM IST

Ahead of the 76th Republic Day, the Indian Army has heightened its alertness across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri Sector of Baramulla district, North Kashmir. ... read..

Maharashtra: Amit Shah addresses 'Cooperative Conference' in Nashik; Launches various works related to cooperatives

Nashik (Maharashtra) | January 24, 2025 10:12:32 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Friday participated as the Chief Guest at the 'Cooperative Conference' held in Nashik, Maharashtra. During the event, Shah inaugurated multiple initiatives aimed at strengthening the cooperati ... read..

Assam Minisiter leads high-profile Investors' roadshow in Ahmedabad ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 24, 2025 10:12:28 PM IST

Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah led a high-profile Investors' Roadshow in Ahmedabad on Friday, aiming to showcase Assam's investment potential ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, which is set to take place on F ... read..

Safdarjung Hospital performs its first-ever (CAR) T-cell therapy to treat certain types of lymphoma and blood cancers

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:12:26 PM IST

The VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy under the leadership of Prof. Sandeep Bansal (Medical Superintendent), a novel treatment for certain types of lymphoma and blood canc ... read..

BJP calls TMC's Kalyan Banerjee "not fit for the Parliament"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 24, 2025 9:42:38 PM IST

Following the suspension of Kaylan Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Agnimitra Paul criticised TMC's disruption tactics. ... read..

Nitish Kumar mentally and physically tired, incapable to lead Bihar: Prashant Kishor

Patna (Bihar) | January 24, 2025 9:42:36 PM IST

Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor took a jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday and alleged that he is tired mentally and physically and incompetent to lead Bihar. ... read..

"His security is election agenda for him": Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva after Punjab Police withdraw security cover to Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 9:42:32 PM IST

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendraa Sachdeva accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal of turning his security into an "election agenda." This came a day after the Punjab Police withdrew additional security previou ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Six-month-old child killed, 43 others injured in road mishap in Mahasamund

Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh) | January 24, 2025 9:42:22 PM IST

A six-month-old baby girl was killed and 43 others were injured in a road accident that took place in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh, on Friday. ... read..

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal praises the facilities at Maha Kumbh, calls them "excellent"

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 9:12:30 PM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal praised the arrangements at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, describing them as "excellent." ... read..

MP: Dy CM, ministers, residents welcome state govt's decision of banning liquor in 17 religious cities

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 9:12:27 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led state government held a cabinet meeting in Maheshwar, Khargone district on Friday and approved a significant decision of liquor ban in 17 religious cities in the state. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tableaux artists and tribal guests of Republic Day parade

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:42:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interated with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, Rashtriya Rangshala Camp artists, tableaux artists, and tribal guests who would be a part of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations in the national capital. ... read..

HC questions demand for public disclosure of CAG reports ahead of Delhi elections

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:42:27 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday deliberated on a petition seeking the public release of 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports on Delhi's administration, raising significant constitutional concerns regarding the petitioner's legal standing. ... read..

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi pays tribute to Karpoori Thakur, hails Nitish Kumar's government

Patna (Bihar) | January 24, 2025 8:42:25 PM IST

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur on his birth anniversary in Patna on Wednesday. ... read..

J-K LG inaugurates 'BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Run-up Event' at IIM Jammu

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 24, 2025 8:12:52 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRICS) Youth Council Entrepreneurship Run-up Event at IIM Jammu, showcasing the UT's strides in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth ... read..

"Do not reannounce schemes already implemented by AAP": Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP manifesto

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:50 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and appealed to the Union Home Minister Amit Sha, to not reintroduce promises that have already been implemented by the AAP in Delhi. ... read..

Haryana: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of lineman's death due to electrocution in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana) | January 24, 2025 8:12:46 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a lineman due to electrocution in Gurugram, Haryana, according to the official statement. ... read..

"Uttar Pradesh has become Uttam Pradesh": VP Dhankhar hails Uttar Pradesh's progress

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 8:12:42 PM IST

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the inaugural event of 'Uttar Pradesh Divas' in Lucknow on Friday, marking the state's Foundation Day. The occasion was also graced by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Pa ... read..

People contesting polls for basic amenities, says BJP candidate Dushyant Gautam

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:38 PM IST

BJP candidate from Karol Bagh constituency for the Delhi assembly polls, Dushyant Gautam stated the people of the constituency are contesting the elections for the basic amenities like water and roads. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs. 1000 for girl students, pledges education reform on 'Balika Diwas'

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 8:12:36 PM IST

On the occasion of Balika Diwas, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Dharamshala and announced a financial incentive of Rs 1000 for each of the 351 girl students enrolled at the school on Friday. T ... read..

Anti-pollution measures similar to GRAP needed to combat social media pollution: CEC Rajiv Kumar

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:34 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday highlighted the need for a clean social media space and said that the entire social media space is polluted. He added that if we have environmental pollution outside, equally serious social media pollution ... read..

West Bengal: BJP leaders hold protest over death of woman in Govt Medical College, LoP alleges no FIR against company

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 24, 2025 8:12:30 PM IST

BJP leaders and workers held a protest march on Friday demanding action against a saline company in wake of death of a woman after childbirth in Midnapore Medical College allegedly after being administered an expired saline solution earlier this month. ... read..

"A lot of discussions held on how poll bodies must conduct fair elections," says CEC Rajiv Kumar on global election conference in Delhi

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:29 PM IST

On the two-day international conference titled "Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that discussion was held on how poll management bodies must carry out fa ... read..

"Constitutional duty of govt to place CAG reports before assembly": Advocate Anil Soni

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 7:42:39 PM IST

Hours after the Delhi High Court highlighted the AAP government's delay in tabling Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, Advocate Anil Soni stated that it is constitutionally mandatory for the government to present the reports before the assembly ... read..

Himachal governor Shukla presides over foundation day of UP, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 7:42:28 PM IST

The Raj Bhavan of Himachal Pradesh on Friday marked the foundation day of four states: Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, who presided over the event, praised the initiative of celebrating state foundation days as ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath addresses public on 'Uttar Pradesh Divas'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 24, 2025 7:12:29 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the inaugural event of 'Uttar Pradesh Divas' in Lucknow on Friday, marking Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day. The event was also graced by Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar and Governor Anandiben Pat ... read..

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