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UP: Bulldozer action carried out against encroachments in Sambhal
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2024 8:12:03 AM IST
Sub-divisional officer Santosh Tripathi (SDO) said that the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Department and police demolished illegal encroachments in Sambhal. ... read..


BJP's Amar Sable hits out at MVA over Parbhani violence
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2024 7:42:00 AM IST
Reacting over the violence in Parbhani city, BJP leader Amar Sable has criticised the Maha Vikas Agadhi and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for allegedly setting up a narrative against the Constitution. ... read..


Delhi: Tumor affecting multiple organs successfully removed at AIIMS
New Delhi | December 12, 2024 7:12:02 AM IST
In a rare medical case of 49 year old Manpreet Kaur, who suffered from Granulosa cell tumor in her ovary successfully underwent surgery to remove her 9.2 kg tumour, lasting over 10 hours and losing over 1.5 litres of blood. ... read..


Rajasthan: Days long rescue operation ends; child dies after being trapped in 150 feet deep borewell in Dausa
Dausa (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2024 7:12:00 AM IST
A 5-year-old boy died after being stuck in a 150-feet borewell in Rajasthan's Dausa, as officials launched an extensive rescue operation which lasted over 3 days. ... read..


Public Sector Banks treated as ATMs under Congress-led UPA rule: Sitharaman
New Delhi | December 12, 2024 4:42:02 AM IST
Slamming Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his "baseless statements" on the functioning of public sector banks under the Modi government, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said "PSBs were treated as ATMs for their cronies and shady businessmen ... read..


Rajasthan: CM condoles cop's demise after a taxi hit his cavalcade
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2024 4:12:02 AM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has condoled the demise of an Assistant Sub-Inspector and wished speedy recovery for six others, including four policemen, injured in the accident after a speeding taxi hit the CM's convoy. ... read..


"Some forces unable to digest India's progress": VP Jagdeep Dhankar
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2024 2:42:00 AM IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar warned against "some forces" in and outside the country which are "unable to digest India's progress" and looking to divide the country. He urged people to be together in "neutralizing every anti-national narrative." ... read..


Himachal CM launches six new schemes to mark two years of Congress government
Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) | December 12, 2024 1:42:02 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday launched six new schemes and distributed financial assistance to beneficiaries during an event at Luhnu Ground, Bilaspur, marking the completion of two years of the Congress govern ... read..


Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls on President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar
New Delhi | December 12, 2024 1:12:04 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday met President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi, where he presented them with statues of Shri Vitthal-Rukmini, an iconic symbol of Maharashtra. ... read..


Athawale seeks strict action over Parbhani violence
New Delhi | December 12, 2024 1:12:02 AM IST
Union Minister of Social Justice Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday expressed concern at the violence in Parbhani and said it should be investigated if someone is trying to disturb the peace after the Devendra Fadnavis-led government assumed power following ass ... read..


Nadda, Rijiju slam INDIA bloc for submitting no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman
New Delhi | December 12, 2024 1:11:59 AM IST
The logjam over BJP's demand for a discussion on alleged links between Congress and George Soros led to adjournments in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slamming the INDIA bloc parties over their no-confidence moti ... read..


Assassination attempt on Sukhbir Badal: Court extends remand of accused Narain Singh for 3 more days
Amritsar (Punjab) | December 11, 2024 11:42:12 PM IST
The Amritsar Court on Wednesday extended the remand of Narain Singh Chaura by three days in connection with the alleged assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple premises on December 4, police said. ... read..


Darul Uloom Deoband scholars reject Waqf bill, cite threats to Muslim religious heritage
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 11:42:10 PM IST
The delegation from Darul Uloom Deoband has strongly opposed the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. According to sources, Maulana Arshad Madani, who spoke for nearly two hours during a meeting with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Wednesday, ... read..


2nd edition of International Conference on Infrastructure Development and Sustainability begins at Adani University
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 11, 2024 11:42:08 PM IST
The second edition of the International Conference on Infrastructure Development and Sustainability (ICIDS) began at Adani University in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Wednesday, a release said. ... read..


Nikhil Kumaraswamy pays tribute to SM Krishna, remembers his support during tough times
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 11, 2024 11:42:07 PM IST
Nikhil Kumaraswamy, State President of Youth Janata Dal, paid his final respects to former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna on Wednesday at Somanahalli village in Maddur Taluk. Following the ceremony, he shared a heartfelt tribute to the late leader, r ... read..


"We have to move ahead rapidly in animal husbandry along agriculture": Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Karnal (Haryana) | December 11, 2024 11:12:21 PM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday highlighted the critical role of animal husbandry in boosting farmers' income. ... read..


Firefighting operations underway at factory in Gujarat's Rajkot
Rajkot (Gujarat) | December 11, 2024 11:12:09 PM IST
Firefighting operations are currently underway to extinguish a blaze that broke out hours ago at a factory in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Wednesday, according to a police officer. ... read..


Assam Cabinet approves key decisions, including stricter Aadhar guidelines and land renewal fee waiver
Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2024 11:12:08 PM IST
The Assam Cabinet, during its meeting on Wednesday, announced several significant decisions aimed at enhancing governance and land administration in the state. ... read..


Tripura's natural beauty & cultural diversity holds immense potential for tourism growth, says state Tourism Minister
Agartala (Tripura) | December 11, 2024 11:12:02 PM IST
Tripura's natural beauty and cultural diversity hold significant potential for the growth of the state's tourism sector, said Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury during the inauguration of the third event of the Tripura Tourism Promo Fest-2024 at Vanghmun ... read..


CM Omar Abdullah interacts with members of civil society in Jammu
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2024 10:42:19 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday engaged with members of civil society during a meeting in Jammu. ... read..


Kalyan Banerjee, Jyotiraditya Scindia clash in Parliament; TMC MP apologises for controversial remark
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 10:42:16 PM IST
Heated arguments between Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee during a discussion on the Disaster Management Bill led to repeated adjournments of Lok Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..


Delhi: Executive Engineer and staff from DDA arrested for taking bribe
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 10:42:12 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday apprehended two individuals, including an Executive Engineer and a Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) member from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2 la ... read..


World Hindu Economic Forum dismisses 'divisive' label, charges of bias
Gurugram (Haryana) | December 11, 2024 10:42:09 PM IST
The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) has strongly refuted claims by some opposition parties in Bharat that its upcoming conference, WHEF 2024, is 'divisive'. It also dismissed the controversy surrounding the invitation extended to Uttar Pradesh Chief Min ... read..


Delhi LG reviews security, civic infrastructure in Narela sub-city
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 11:12:18 PM IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday reviewed the security and civic infrastructure in Narela sub-city and issued specific instructions with regard to preventing crime, illegal encroachment of public land and enhancing amenities to create a sa ... read..


"No warning for a cold wave in coming week": Mumbai IMD Director
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2024 10:12:24 PM IST
Sunil Kamble, Director of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Mumbai, stated on Wednesday that there is no warning for a cold wave in the coming week. ... read..


Mumbai: DRI seizes gold worth Rs 9.95 cr, arrests 6
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2024 10:12:20 PM IST
Acting on specific intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai busted a major gold smuggling syndicate involving airport staff at Mumbai International Airport, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..


Assam CM launches 12-day drive to benefit 12 lakh families with welfare schemes
Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2024 10:12:18 PM IST
Advancing Assam's comprehensive development, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a 12-day development initiative aimed at reaching 12 lakh families across the state with the benefits of the government's welfare schemes. The programme ... read..


TN: Villagers oppose tungsten mining in Arithapatti, urge govt to declare Biodiversity Park
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 11, 2024 10:12:13 PM IST
Following the passage of a special resolution in the Tamil Nadu assembly opposing the tungsten mining project, farmers and members of the Anti-Tungsten Mining Project Association welcomed the move and reiterated their demand to declare 48 villages, includ ... read..


Jharkhand CM Soren calls to strengthen JMM by reaching "every corner of the state"
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 11, 2024 10:12:11 PM IST
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday emphasised strengthening the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) by expanding its reach to every corner of the state. ... read..


Haryana: Fire breaks out in Gurugram's Saraswati Enclave due to explosion of AC compressor
Gurugram (Haryana) | December 11, 2024 10:12:09 PM IST
A massive fire erupted in Gurugram's Saraswati Enclave on Wednesday night following an explosion in an AC compressor, officials reported. ... read..


"Many infiltrators have been apprehended, will strict Aadhar verification process": Assam CM
Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2024 10:12:07 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the issue of infiltration and announced that the state government will tighten the Aadhaar verification process to ensure that no unauthorised individuals obtain Aadhaar cards. ... read..


Security forces destroy IED found on Baramulla-Handwara road in J-K's Kupwara
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2024 10:12:00 PM IST
Security forces recovered an impovised explosive device (IED) on the Baramulla-Handwara road in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..


Delhi court acquits former coal secretary and others in alleged coal scam case
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 9:42:06 PM IST
A Special court Verdict of Delhi on Wednesday acquitted six individuals, including former Coal Secretary H C Gupta, in a high-profile case related to the alleged coal scam involving the allocation of two coal blocks in Odisha. The accused, including senio ... read..


Guwahati: CBI files Charge sheet against two accused in Assam Ponzi Scam cases before Special CBI Court
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 9:42:04 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a charge sheet before the CBI Court in Guwahati against two accused in the Assam Ponzi Scam cases, according to a press statement from the CBI. ... read..


Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna cremated with state honours
Mandya (Karnataka) | December 11, 2024 9:12:13 PM IST
The last rites of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna were performed with full state honours in Mandya district on Wednesday. ... read..


'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 concludes
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 11, 2024 9:12:10 PM IST
The 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 concluded successfully with its valedictory session and MSME conclave, held in the esteemed presence of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and other dignitari ... read..


NIA conducts raids in Punjab and Haryana in gangster-terror nexus case linked to Khalistan outfit
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 9:12:08 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Haryana in connection with the gangster-terror nexus case involving operatives of the proscribed Khalistan Terrorist Force (KTF), including Canad ... read..


Rajasthan: Rescue operations still underway to save 5-year-old boy trapped in borewell in Dausa
Dausa (Rajasthan) | December 11, 2024 8:42:07 PM IST
Rescue operations are still underway to save a 5-year-old boy who fell into a borewell in Rajasthan's Dausa. ... read..


AAP releases candidate list for upcoming Municipal Corporation elections in Punjab
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2024 8:42:06 PM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab unit on Wednesday announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections in Punjab. ... read..


"Foreign Secretary was able to give us a thorough briefing": Shashi Tharoor on External Affairs Committee meeting on Bangladesh
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 8:42:01 PM IST
After the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs concluded, Congress MP and Committee Chairman Shashi Tharoor stated that several questions were raised, and the Foreign Secretary, who had recently returned from Bangladesh, pro ... read..


Congress govt in Himachal celebrates 2 yrs in office with grand event in Bilaspur
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 11, 2024 8:12:14 PM IST
A grand event was held on Wednesday at Luhnu Ground in Bilaspur to mark two successful years of the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government in the state, a statement from the Chief Minister's Office said. ... read..


Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar underscores India's Maritime Heritage as 'Global Connector'
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 8:12:12 PM IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday highlighted the importance of preserving India's maritime legacy for future generations at the inaugural session of the India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 (IMHC 2024). ... read..


NHRC issues notice to chief secy, Bengal DGP on abduction, rape of minor
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 8:12:11 PM IST
After taking suo motu cognizance of a media report that a seven-month-old baby was allegedly abducted from a footpath and sexually assaulted by some miscreants in Kolkata, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secreta ... read..


Delhi LG directs appointment of nodal officers to oversee compliance with tobacco-free guidelines in schools, colleges
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 8:12:09 PM IST
Following his war against drug abuse, launched on December 1, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has directed the strict implementation of tobacco-free guidelines in schools and colleges across Delhi. Nodal officers will be appointed in each educati ... read..


CM Lalduhoma inaugurated two new Excise & Narcotics Stations in Mizoram to strengthen anti-drug drive
General News | December 11, 2024 8:12:06 PM IST
In a significant step towards combating drug abuse and curbing the supply of narcotics in Mizoram, Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated two new Excise and Narcotics Stations on Wednesday in Saitual and Khawzawl, the newly established district capitals in ... read..


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays courtesy visit to PM Modi in Delhi
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2024 8:12:04 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to seek his guidance on the state's holistic development, a release said. ... read..


Fire breaks out at banquet hall in Delhi's Shastri Park, none hurt
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 8:12:02 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a banquet hall in Delhi's Shastri Park area on Wednesday evening. ... read..


Gujarat government completes two years under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's leadership
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2024 7:42:05 PM IST
On December 12, 2024, Gujarat will celebrate two successful years of good governance under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The foundation of Gujarat's holistic development was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development-centric approach, which has ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami chairs cabinet meeting in Secretariat
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 11, 2024 7:42:01 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a cabinet meeting on Wednesday and took some decisions towards the all-round development of the state. ... read..


"Centre will have to build consensus": Former President Ram Nath Kovind on One Nation One Election
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 11, 2024 7:12:28 PM IST
Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind stated on Wednesday that the Central government must build a consensus on the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative, emphasising that the issue transcends political interests and serves the nation as a whole. ... read..


CBI arrests Indian bank panel advocate in Kolhapur for accepting Rs 1.70 Lakh bribe
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 7:12:27 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a panel advocate of the Indian Bank in Kolhapur for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs1.70 lakh from a complainant. ... read..


Two-day Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave-2024 held in National Capital
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 7:12:22 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized the mantra of the port-led economy for the revitalisation of the maritime heritage of Gujarat. The state has realised the highest 38 per cent cargo handling ... read..


CM Dhami approves over Rs 3.6 crore for development projects across Uttarakhand
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 11, 2024 7:12:20 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday approved financial allocations totalling over Rs 3.6 crore for various development and beautification projects across the state. ... read..


"Congress has no respect for the Constitution," says BJP MP Sambit Patra
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 7:12:16 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition parties for questioning the functioning of the (Electronic Voting Machines) EVMs and said that the Congress has no respect for the Constitution. ... read..


DMK MP Turchi Siva slams BJP, accuses Rajya Sabha Chairman of undermining democracy
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 7:12:14 PM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP Turchi Siva on Wednesday slammed the ruling party, accusing it of undermining democracy in Parliament, claiming that opposition voices are being silenced and that the ruling party is being supported by the Ra ... read..


Bengaluru techie's suicide: "We want justice at any cost", says his brother
Patna (Bihar) | December 11, 2024 7:12:08 PM IST
Bikash Kumar, the brother of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, stated on Wednesday that the family is determined to seek justice, alleging that Atul endured "extreme harassment." He further claimed that many men in India face false ... read..


Tiger skin seized near Nilbagan Flyover in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2024 7:12:01 PM IST
Customs officers have seized tiger skin and skeletal remains near Nilbagen Flyover in Guwahati, according to an official post on X. ... read..


Delhi Police launch special drive to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Kalindi Kunj
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 6:42:23 PM IST
Following directions from Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena, Delhi Police officials conducted a special drive in the Kalindi Kunj area on Wednesday to verify the documents of residents. ... read..


"Deeply grateful for his valuable insights": Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar meets PM Modi
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 6:42:18 PM IST
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and discussed matters related to the development of the state and nation. ... read..


Parbhani violence shows failure of BJP-led government in Maharashtra: Priyanka Chaturvedi
Parbhani (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2024 6:42:16 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday took a dig at the BJP-led Mahayuti government over violence in Maharashtra's Parbhani and said that the priority of the government is to stay in power. ... read..


"Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit will prove to be milestone": CM Bhajanlal Sharma
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 11, 2024 6:42:15 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed confidence that the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit, which concluded on Wednesday, will prove to be a milestone for the people of the state. ... read..


Over 10 lakh women assisted by 802 One Stop Centres operational across the country
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 6:42:04 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur on Wednesday stated that a total of 802 One Stop Centres (OSCs) are operational across the country, providing assistance to over 10.12 lakh women, according to an official release. ... read..


Women BJP MPs demand action against Kalyan Banerjee over controversial comments
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 6:42:03 PM IST
Women Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Wednesday lodged a complaint with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju against TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee for making controversial comments about Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. They also urged Rijij ... read..


Over 81. 64 lakh women assisted through Women Helpline
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 6:12:09 PM IST
The Ministry of Women and Child Development announced on Wednesday that over 81.64 lakh women have been assisted through the Women Helpline since its inception up to October 31, 2024. ... read..


"They don't even have majority": BJP MP Madan Rathore on INDIA bloc's no-confidence motion against RS Chairman Dhankar
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 6:12:07 PM IST
Rajasthan BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore on Wednesday slammed the INDIA bloc for bringing a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and said that they do not even have the majority. ... read..


"We want to give more incentives to tourism sector": Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 11, 2024 6:12:01 PM IST
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari announced the launch of a new tourism unit policy and stated that the government plans to offer more incentives to the tourism sector. ... read..


"Waste of time, waste of money": Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan backs simultaneous election
Karnal (Haryana) | December 11, 2024 5:42:21 PM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday voiced support for holding simultaneous elections to the state assemblies and the Lok Sabha in the country, saying that the frequent elections are a "waste" of both time and money. ... read..


"Working like spokesperson of government...biggest disruptor": Kharge, INDIA bloc leaders level allegations against RS Chairman
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 5:42:18 PM IST
A day after they submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, INDIA bloc parties held a joint press conference and said they were forced to resort to the step to "safeguard the democracy and Constitution". ... read..


"Grateful to leaders who honoured me": Mamata Banerjee on backing for INDIA bloc leadership
Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | December 11, 2024 5:42:16 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the alliance's leadership. ... read..


"Time has come to introduce aspect of gender neutrality": BJP's Tejasvi Surya on Atul Subhash suicide case
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 5:42:08 PM IST
Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday called for the introduction of gender-neutral provisions to protect both partners in a marriage. ... read..


Fire breaks out at Gopal Snacks Ltd in Gujarat's Rajkot
Rajkot (Rajasthan) | December 11, 2024 5:42:04 PM IST
A fire broke out at Gopal Snacks Limited in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Wednesday afternoon, officials reported. ... read..


"Darbar Move will be restored": J-K CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2024 5:12:16 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated that the now-defunct Darbar Move would be restored. ... read..


"Two years have been period of destruction and corruption": LoP Jairam Thakur slams Himachal govt
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 11, 2024 5:12:07 PM IST
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation, led by senior leaders, met Himachal Pradesh Governor Pratap Shukla recently to submit a comprehensive 106-page memorandum titled "Kachcha Chittha". ... read..


"Presented 3000 pages of evidence before ECI": AAP accuses BJP of mass voter deletion conspiracy in Delhi
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 5:12:04 PM IST
An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) delegation, led by Arvind Kejriwal, met the Election Commission on Wednesday, accusing the BJP of orchestrating a "mass voter deletion" conspiracy in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. ... read..


Assam: 10-day NCC training camp for girl cadets begins at Guwahati's Sarusajai stadium
Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2024 5:12:03 PM IST
The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-151 for NCC girl cadets of the 60 Assam Girls Battalion and other units under NCC Group Headquarters, Guwahati, commenced on December 9 and will continue until December 18. ... read..


SC expresses concern over growing misuse of Section 498A by wife against husband, his family
New Delhi, | December 11, 2024 4:42:13 PM IST
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the growing tendency to misuse Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which penalises cruelty by husbands and their relatives against married women. ... read..


Court issues notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in a civil defamation suit filed by Satyendra Jain
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 4:42:11 PM IST
Rohini District Court on Wednesday issued a notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in a civil defamation suit filed by AAP leader Satyendra Jain. ... read..


CM Siddaramaiah and Union Minister Kumaraswamy pay last respect to SM Krishna
Mandya (Karnataka) | December 11, 2024 4:42:10 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday paid his last respects to former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. ... read..


"Pappu fail ho gaya...": BJP's Anil Vij on Mamata Banerjee's push for leadership in INDIA Bloc
Ambala (Haryana) | December 11, 2024 4:41:59 PM IST
As the debate over Mamata Banerjee's potential leadership of the INDIA Bloc intensifies, Haryana Minister Anil Vij stated on Wednesday that Rahul Gandhi has failed, and the alliance's plan to change its "engine" will not yield any benefits. ... read..


Delhi HC directs Law enforcement agencies to take legal action against Illegal encroachment, construction at Meena Bazar near Jama Masjid
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 4:41:58 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Law Enforcement agencies and civic authorities to take necessary legal action regarding the alleged ongoing illegal commercial activities and unauthorized construction at Meena Bazar, near Jama Masjid, Delhi. ... read..


Lawyers call for stronger action on misuse of 498A in Bengaluru techie suicide case, urge reform
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 4:12:07 PM IST
In the wake of the tragic suicide of a Bengaluru tech professional, criminal lawyer Advocate Vikas Pahwa on Wednesday called for urgent reforms to curb the misuse of Section 498A, which deals with dowry harassment. ... read..


MP: Indore traffic police bulldoze over 1,000 modified bike silencers
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2024 4:12:04 PM IST
In a significant crackdown on the use of modified bike silencers, Indore traffic police destroyed over 1,000 such silencers using bulldozers on Wednesday, an official said. ... read..


"We called Darul Uloom Deoband to take their suggestions": Waqf JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 4:12:01 PM IST
Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf, stated on Wednesday that the committee had invited Darul Uloom Deoband to provide their suggestions on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. ... read..


Kejriwal, CM Atishi to meet Chief Election Commissioner raise alleged deletion in voter names
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 4:11:59 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday reached the office of the Election Commission to meet the Chief Election Commissioner. Kejriwal has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is tryin ... read..


We are neither with 'Soros issue' nor with 'Adani issue': SP's Dimple Yadav
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 3:42:10 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday said that her party was neither with the "Soros issue" raised by the BJP against Congress nor with the" Adani issue" raised by the Congress. She said that the House should run. ... read..


NAMASTE scheme provides dignity to Safai Karmacharis: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 3:42:09 PM IST
'National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)" scheme was launched to provide dignity to Safai Karmacharis and to empower them socially and economically, said Union Minister of State for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale in a ... read..


"Want justice for my brother": Bengaluru techie's brother voices concerns over lack of legal protection for men facing harassment
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 11, 2024 3:42:07 PM IST
Brother of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, while seeking justice for his sibling voiced his concerns about the lack of legal protection for men facing harassment and said despite the gravity of the suicide incident, no arrests have been made in the case so ... read..


"BJP trying to defeat AAP by cutting votes": Manish Sisodia alleges large-scale voter deletion ahead of Delhi polls
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 3:42:06 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deleting voters' names from the electoral rolls ahead of the Delhi Assembly election to defeat Arvind Kejriwal. ... read..


Giriraj Singh, Milind Deora criticise opposition's EVM allegations
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 3:42:04 PM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora criticized the the opposition, labelling their move to move to Supreme Court, as a refusal to accept electoral outcomes. ... read..


Major Train Services Halted as Protesters Block Jorai Railway Station
Maligaon (Assam) | December 11, 2024 3:12:25 PM IST
Train services were severely disrupted on Wednesday after a rail blockade was organized at Jorai Railway Station in the Alipurduar Division by the Greater Cooch Behar People's Association (GCPA). ... read..


'Make 498-A bailable, gender-neutral, mandatory mediation': Lawyers suggest changes in law after Bengaluru techie suicide case
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 3:12:17 PM IST
Delhi-based Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa on Wednesday spoke on the Bengaluru techie suicide case citing possible misuse of Section 498 A of the Indian Penal Code and said that the case should be taken into serious consideration as it affects the social fab ... read..


PM Modi releases compendium of Tamil poet Subramnia Bharati's works on 143rd birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 3:12:14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the compendium of the complete works of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on his 143rd birth anniversary at an event in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


"Hope RS Chairman changes stand after assessing sentiments of members": SP MP Awadhesh Prasad
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 2:42:37 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Wednesday said that the Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar should asses the no-confidence motion against him and change his stand. ... read..


MP CM Mohan Yadav receives certificate of Guinness World Records created for Gita recitation in Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2024 2:42:34 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended greetings to everyone on the Guinness World Records created for Gita recitation and received its certificate for the team of Guinness World Records on Wednesday. ... read..


Parliamentary answer to my question revealed misuse of ED: Congress MP Randeep Surjewala
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 2:42:30 PM IST
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala on Wednesday claimed that the parliamentary answer to his question revealed the misuse of Enforcement Directorate and the "massive witch-hunt" by the BJP-led Central government. ... read..


SARTHIE 1.0 campaign launched to empower marginalized sections of society: Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 2:42:22 PM IST
Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice, Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said that the SARTHIE 1.0 campaign aims to empower marginalized and vulnerable individuals of society. ... read..


Punjab government announces new policy for play schools, focus on health and safety of children
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2024 2:42:20 PM IST
The Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development (WCD), Baljeet Kaur, on Wednesday announced a new set of standards that will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children between the ages of three and six who attend private play schoo ... read..


"Soros has connections with Congress leaders..": BJP MP Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 2:42:17 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday alleged that American billionaire George Soros had connections with the Congress leaders and to stop discussions on the same, the Opposition was bringing the no-confidence motion. ... read..


PM-AJAY covers 41,29,228 beneficiaries since 2018-19: Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi | December 11, 2024 2:42:08 PM IST
Since, 2018-19, 29,851 villages have been selected annd 36,896 works have been undertaken covering 41,29,228 beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), said Union Minister of State for social justice and empowerment Ram ... read..


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