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BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht elected as deputy speaker of Delhi Assembly

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 6:43:04 PM IST

Six-time BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht has been elected as the deputy speaker of the Delhi Assembly on Thursday. ... read..

"Black day" in history of Indian democracy: Atishi on suspension of AAP MLA's

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 6:42:51 PM IST

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly Atishi alleged that elected lawmakers have been "stopped" from entering the Vidhan Sabha for the first time and termed it a "black day" in the history of Indian democracy. ... read..

Govt working for fair compensation for media houses: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 6:42:49 PM IST

Recognising the importance of Storyboard18 - DNPA Conclave 2025, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology said that a conference of this stature could help provide clear policy direction ... read..

Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs meeting to be held today

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 6:13:11 PM IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on External Affairs will meet on Thursday in the Parliament House Annexe. ... read..

"Nanaji's behaviour, hard work, values will remain ideal principles for politicians": Amit Shah

Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 6:13:09 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Bharat Ratna 'Rashtra Rishi' Nanaji Deshmukh's behaviour and values will remain ideal principles for politicians for generations to come. ... read..

Rajnath Singh releases 1st edition of MoD's bi-annual Hindi magazine 'Sashakt Bharat'

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 6:13:03 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the first edition of the Ministry of Defence's bi-annual Hindi magazine 'Sashakt Bharat' at South Block, New Delhi on February 27, 2025. ... read..

Assam Rifles, customs & DRI seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | February 27, 2025 6:13:01 PM IST

In continuation of its anti-narcotics operations, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized 2,40,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura in two consecutive days. ... read..

MP Baijayant Panda to chair Select Committee on Income-Tax Bill on March 6-7

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 6:13:00 PM IST

The Select Committee of the Lok Sabha under the chairmanship of BJP Vice President and Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda will examine the Income-Tax Bill 2025 on March 6 and 7, 2025. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates HCL Tech's new global delivery center in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2025 6:12:58 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated HCLTech's new global delivery center in Hyderabad on Thursday. He was joined by D. Sridhar Babu, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Government of Telangana and C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managin ... read..

Delhi HC reserves judgment in DU's plea challenging CIC order over PM Modi's degree information

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 6:12:54 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on Delhi University's plea challenging a 2016 Central Information Commission (CIC) order. ... read..

Haryana Congress expels five leaders for six years

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 27, 2025 6:12:50 PM IST

The Haryana unit of Congress has expelled five leaders including a former MLA for six years for indulging in "anti-party activities" with immediate effect. ... read..

25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka return to Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2025 5:43:34 PM IST

A group of 25 Indian fishermen who were sent back from Sri Lanka arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi Court sends gangster's wife to judicial custody in Nadir Shah murder case

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 5:43:27 PM IST

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Thursday sent Zoya Khan, the wife of gangster Hashim Baba, to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the murder case of gym owner Nadir Shah. ... read..

"BJP crossed limits of dictatorship": Atishi criticises suspension of AAP MLAs

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 5:43:21 PM IST

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi on Thursday criticised the BJP, claiming they crossed the "limits of dictatorship" after coming to power. ... read..

"AAP government has looted the public": Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 5:43:19 PM IST

Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party and said that their government has looted the public. ... read..

"Disrupting LG's address is gross violation": Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 5:43:14 PM IST

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday condemned the disruption of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena's address, calling it a "gross violation" of the assembly's decorum. ... read..

NCP-SCP leaders, workers stage protest against Pune rape incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 5:13:23 PM IST

Leaders and workers of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP-SCP on Thursday staged a protest against the rape incident at the Swargate bus depot in Pune, calling for strict action against the accused. ... read..

Affordable food at just Rs 20 at Chennai airport's Udan Yatri Cafe ; Delhi airport next in queue

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 5:13:16 PM IST

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport. ... read..

Meitei group Arambai Tengol surrenders arms to Manipur govt

Imphal (Manipur) | February 27, 2025 5:13:12 PM IST

The members of 'Arambai Tengol'- a Meitei organisation, surrendered their arms to the state government of Manipur on Thursday. ... read..

SC refuses to interfere in MP HC order on Union Carbide plant waste disposal

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 5:13:01 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that it will not intervene in the matter concerning the disposal of waste at the Union Carbide Plant as the Madhya Pradesh High Court is already monitoring it. ... read..

Gujarat: President Murmu visits Sardar Sarovar Dam, Jungle Safari Park

Narmada (Gujarat) | February 27, 2025 5:12:57 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam and Jungle Safari Park at Ekta Nagar of Narmada district on Thursday. Governor Acharya Devvrat and State Protocol Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma also accompanied the President during the visit. ... read..

"Way he supported speedy growth of Assam is exemplary": Union Minister Sonowal praises PM Modi

Guwahati (Assam) | February 27, 2025 4:13:08 PM IST

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his exemplary support in driving Assam's rapid growth. ... read..

"No legal challenges, there is solution to every problem...,": Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 'One Nation-One Election'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 4:13:01 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that continuous elections being held in the country have become obstacles in the progress and development of the nation and solution to the problem is present in the report of the Ram Nath Kovind commi ... read..

Gujarat: President Murmu visits Statue of Unity, pays tribute to Sardar Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 27, 2025 4:12:49 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu visited the 182-meter Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, located in Ekta Nagar of Narmada district, said a press statement from Gujarat CMO on Thursday. ... read..

Gujarat: Surat Municipality says "firefighting teams working continuously to control blaze"

Surat (Gujarat) | February 27, 2025 3:43:23 PM IST

Surat Municipal Corporation Commissioner Shalini Agarwal said on Thursday that firefighting teams have been working continuously to control the blaze that reignited after being extinguished earlier. ... read..

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta recognises Atishi as Leader of Opposition

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 3:42:50 PM IST

The Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday recognised Aami Admi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. ... read..

"Who can be a bigger 'cannibal'": Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal slams Tejashwi Yadav over reservation

Patna (Bihar) | February 27, 2025 3:13:13 PM IST

In a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party President Dilip Jaiswal criticized the party's record on reservations. ... read..

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh slams AAP over CAG report, alleges corruption

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 3:13:12 PM IST

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, alleging corruption related to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. Chugh accused Arvind Kejriwal's administration of prioritizin ... read..

TMC' Abhishek Banerjee dismisses rumours of joining BJP, says he would only preach 'Mamata Banerjee Zinadabad'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 27, 2025 3:13:06 PM IST

TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday rubbished the rumors of him joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde praises management of Mahakumbh by UP CM Yogi's govt

Politics | February 27, 2025 3:13:04 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday praised the management in Mahakumbh by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government. He also gave assurance on the Pune rape incident that ... read..

26/11 Mumbai Attacks: Extradition of mastermind sparks new developments in Delhi Court

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 3:13:00 PM IST

In a significant turn of events leading up to the much-anticipated extradition of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana, Delhi's Patiala House Court has recalled its trial court records related to the Mumbai attacks. ... read..

TMC' Abhishek Banerjee dismisses rumours of joining BJP, says he would only preach 'Mamata Banerjee Zindabad'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 27, 2025 3:12:58 PM IST

TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday rubbished the rumors of him joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

RG Kar incident victim's parents arrive in Delhi to meet CBI Director

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 3:12:54 PM IST

Parents of the victim of RG Kar Medical college rape and murder incident on Thursday arrived in Delhi to meet the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..

CM Dhami provides appointment letters to 126 newly selected Gram Panchayat Development Officers

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2025 3:12:52 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday provided appointment letters to 126 newly appointed Gram Panchayat Development Officers under the Panchayati Raj Department at the Mukhya Sewak Sadan located at the Chief Minister's residence. ... read..

Pune Police release wanted poster of rape accused, offer Rs 1 Lakh reward for information

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 3:12:49 PM IST

In connection with the ongoing investigation into the recent rape incident at the Swargate bus depot, Pune city police have released a poster of the wanted accused, urging the public to come forward with information. ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath honours sanitation and health workers, joins them for lunch after conclusion of Maha Kumbh 2025

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 2:43:13 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday honoured sanitation and health workers in Prayagraj for their role in the successful organisation of Maha Kumbh 2025, distributing certificates under the Swachh Kumbh Kosh and Ayushman Yojana and la ... read..

Telangana: Polling underway at MLC centres in Warangal amid tight security

Warangal (Telangana) | February 27, 2025 2:43:12 PM IST

Polling for the Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections is underway at designated centres in Warangal, Telangana, under tight security arrangements. Authorities have taken extensive measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections. ... read..

Pune Rape: LoP Vijay Wadettiwar condemns "shameful" law and order situation in Maharashtra

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 2:43:08 PM IST

Maharashtra Assembly's Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has strongly criticised the Devendra Fadnavis-led government's handling of law and order situation in the State, following the incident where a 26-year-old woman was allegedl ... read..

"Disrupting LG's speech a 'Big Crime'": Says Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 2:43:03 PM IST

Delhi Minister and BJP leader Parvesh Verma on Thursday slammed the opposition for disrupting the Lieutenant Governor's speech in the Delhi Assembly, calling it a "big crime" and urging them to avoid such actions in the future. ... read..

"Priority is to raise the voice of the people": BJP MLA Neelam Pehalwan on name change of Najafgarh

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 2:43:02 PM IST

BJP MLA Neelam Pehalwan, representing Najafgarh, raised the issue of renaming the area to "Nahargarh" in the Delhi Assembly on Thursday. ... read..

BJP manipulating voter list with blessing of EC: CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 27, 2025 2:42:56 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was manipulating the voters' list with the blessing of the Election Commissioner. ... read..

Rajasthan: Congress leaders hold protest over suspension of 6 Congress MLAs

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2025 2:42:55 PM IST

Rajasthan Congress leader and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot along with other Congress MLAs held a protest outside the Rajasthan legislative assembly on Thursday over the suspension of six party MLAs in the State assembly. ... read..

"AAP does not respect democracy, only spreading anarchy": BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal takes a jibe at AAP

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 2:13:07 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said that the party did not respect democracy and were only spreading anarchy. He also stated that the scams committed by the party in the last 10 y ... read..

Delhi Assembly: BJP MLA Neelam Pahalwan seeks renaming Najafgarh to 'Nahargarh'

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 2:12:52 PM IST

BJP legislator Neelam Pahalwan, on Thursday, submitted a proposal in the Delhi Assembly to rename Najafgarh to 'Nahargarh,' claiming that Mughal ruler Aurangzeb had renamed the constituency and demanding its original name be restored. ... read..

Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, IMD predicts more rain and snow

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 2:12:50 PM IST

The higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh have witnessed snowfall, while widespread rainfall has been recorded across the state over the past 24 hours. ... read..

'Will push to rename Mohammadpur as Madhavpuram': BJP MLA Anil Sharma

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 2:12:49 PM IST

BJP MLA Anil Sharma on Thursday assured residents that he will push to rename Mohammadpur village in the RK Puram constituency as Madhavpuram. He stated that the proposal was previously passed by the municipal corporation but remained pending in the Assem ... read..

BJP MLAs criticise AAP MLA protest on being denied entry to Delhi Vidhan Sabha

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 2:12:47 PM IST

Following the protest by AAP MLAs after being denied entry into the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, BJP MLAs Arvinder Singh Lovely and Kailash Gahlot on Thursday responded to the controversy in the ongoing session. ... read..

Maharashtra MoS Home Yogesh Kadam reviews Pune rape case, denies delayed investigation

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 2:12:45 PM IST

Following the recent rape incident at the Swargate bus depot in Pune, Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Ramdas Kadam, addressed the situation, providing updates on the ongoing investigation. ... read..

"Being suspended from House doesn't, mean being suspended from premises": Atishi as AAP stages protest outside Delhi assembly

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 1:43:57 PM IST

After being denied entry into the Delhi Vidhan Sabha premises, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, along with other AAP MLAs, staged a protest outside the Assembly on Thursday, holding 'Jai Bhim' placards, as ... read..

UP CM Yogi, along with other ministers perform pooja at Arail Ghat in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 1:43:55 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, KP Maurya and other ministers of the cabinet on Thursday perform pooja at Arail Ghat-Sangam in Prayagraj following the culmination of Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. ... read..

"Telangana CM must visit site, take charge of rescue operations": BRS MLC K Kavitha on SLBC tunnel collapse

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2025 1:43:51 PM IST

BRS MLC K Kavitha on Thursday criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for not visiting the site of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse and demanded that he immediately take charge of the rescue operations, as workers, including ... read..

President Murmu visits Statue of Unity in Narmada district, pays homage to Sardar Patel

Narmada (Gujarat) | February 27, 2025 1:43:38 PM IST

President of India Draupadi Murmu visited the statue of Unity - the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the world's tallest at Ekatnagar in Narmada district and paid tribute with flowers. ... read..

Delhi: PWD Minister inspects infrastructure works in Defence colony, announces urgent repairs

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 1:43:33 PM IST

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Thursday visited Defence Colony to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects along with senior officials from the Public Works Department (PWD). During the visit, he reviewed a damaged 'puliya' that has been in disr ... read..

SLBC Tunnel collapse: BRS MLC K Kavitha criticizes Telangana CM demands for his immediate visit

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2025 1:43:31 PM IST

In the wake of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse, Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC, K Kavitha on Thursday voiced strong criticism against the Telangana Chief Minister for his lack of action. ... read..

Delhi: BJP MLAs address water crisis, sewerage, and CCTV scam in Delhi Assembly

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 1:43:30 PM IST

In the ongoing Delhi Legislative Assembly proceedings, several BJP MLAs on Thursday raised critical issues affecting their constituencies. ... read..

Candidates from PDF and TDP party cast votes in MLC elections

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 1:43:26 PM IST

PDF candidate from Krishna constituency KS Lakshmana Rao and TDP candidate from Guntur constituency Alapati Rajendra Prasad on Thursday cast their votes at the polling station at MPUP school in Undavalli. ... read..

Delhi: BJP MLA Ravindra Singh Negi slams AAP over liquor policy scam

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 1:43:14 PM IST

BJP MLA Ravindra Singh Negi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the alleged irregularities in the liquor policy, citing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. ... read..

"CM should work instead of blaming others": KT Rama Rao questions Revanth Reddy on SLBC tunnel collapse

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 27, 2025 1:43:11 PM IST

BRS Working President and MLA KT Rama Rao on Thursday criticized Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over the SLBC tunnel collapse, accusing him of rushing the project without expert consultation and blaming others for the failure. ... read..

CAG report points in direction that some corruption definitely took place: BJP leader Nalin Kohli

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 1:43:01 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kohli said that the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) reports that were tables in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday pointed in the direction that some corruption definitely took place during the 10 years of Aam ... read..

PM Modi reflects on Maha Kumbh, calls it a "Maha Yagya of Unity"

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 12:13:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on February 27 to reflect on the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh, describing it as a "Maha Yagya of unity." ... read..

PIL filed in Nainital High Court challenging constitutional validity of UCC Act and its rules

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2025 12:13:14 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Nainital High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Act in Uttarakhand and its rules. ... read..

MP: CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates Vikaramostav 2025 and Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 12:13:10 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in the presence of Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated Vikramotsav 2025 and the Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain district on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Wednesday evening. ... read..

'AAP MLAs barred from Delhi assembly premises on speaker's directions', says LoP Atishi

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 1:43:58 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi on Thursday alleged that police officials have barred AAP MLAs from entering the Delhi Vidhan Sabha premises on the directions of the Speaker. ... read..

Push for monolithic Hindi identity kills ancient mother tongues: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2025 12:12:55 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday strongly opposed the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu, saying that the push for a "monolithic Hindi identity" is what 'killed' the "ancient mother tongues". ... read..

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu casts vote in MLC elections

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 12:12:50 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister. Chandrababu Naidu cast his vote in the ongoing Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections on Thursday. ... read..

"In 45 holy days, more than 66 crore devotees took dip of faith at Triveni Sangam": CM Yogi attributes Maha Kumbh success to PM Modi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 12:12:48 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister attributed the success of Mahakumbh 2025 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that in the last 45 holy days, more than 66 crore devotees have taken a dip in the holy Triveni. ... read..

Delhi Assembly: AAP MLAs say not allowed to enter premises, stage protest; BJP decry "wrong" attitude

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 11:42:51 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Thursday staged a protest outside the Delhi Assembly ahead of the commencement of proceedings of the third day of the new session under the Bharatiya Janata Party government. ... read..

"I do not own any land, home, or stocks in India": Sam Pitroda responds to media reports

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 11:13:25 AM IST

Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda on Thursday claimed that he does not own any land, home, or stocks in India and has never accepted a salary during his tenure with the Indian government, as he refuted recent media reports while also asserting that he ... read..

MLC elections underway in Andhra, NDA Guntur candidate Alapati Prasad confident of victory

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 11:13:13 AM IST

Voting for the the Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) polls in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh got underway on Thursday, with voting taking place from 8 am to 4 pm. The counting of votes will be done on March 3. ... read..

Everyone's cooperation allowed us to work in coordination and operate more than 16,000 trains for Mahakumbh: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 11:13:03 AM IST

As the 45-day-long Mahakumbh 2025 concluded, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that everyone's cooperation allowed them to work in close coordination and operate more than 16,000 trains for the event. ... read..

'People from Punjab won't choose Kejriwal and Sanjeev Arora': Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 11:12:56 AM IST

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday talked about the tabled CAG report and addressed speculation surrounding AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's potential move to the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

"Real face Kejriwal and his entire cabinet will be exposed, AAP must answer for Rs 2,000 crore loss to Delhi": BJP's Satish Upadhyay

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 11:12:51 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Satish Upadhyay on Thursday said that the corruption exposed in the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report would be discussed in the Delhi Assembly, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had benefited its close rel ... read..

Pune Rape case: 13 Police teams deployed to nab accused, cash reward announced

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 11:12:49 AM IST

Pune City Police on Thursday said they have expanded their efforts to apprehend the accused in the Swargate bus depot rape case, who has been on the run since Tuesday. They have also announced a Rs one lakh cash reward to nab the accused identified as Dat ... read..

Pune Rape: State Transport Minister orders inquiry against Assistant Transport Superintendent, Bus Depot Manager

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 10:43:34 AM IST

Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has ordered a departmental inquiry against the Assistant Transport Superintendent and the Bus Depot Manager of the Swargate Bus Depot in Pune following the February 25 incident in which a 26-year-old woman w ... read..

"All previous AAP scams will be exposed": BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 10:43:21 AM IST

BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht, ahead of the motion for his appointment as Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, vowed to expose all previous scams linked to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asserting that past wrongdoings would not be repeated while also expressing ... read..

"In 2025 everyone will be held accountable, there will be change in Bihar," RJD's Tejashwi Yadav challenges BJP

Patna (Bihar) | February 27, 2025 10:12:58 AM IST

As the political climate in Bihar heats up, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has mounted another attack on the BJP-NDA government. ... read..

Delhi: Customs seizes 172gm gold concealed in dates at IGI Airport

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 10:12:50 AM IST

Customs officers at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi intercepted a male passenger on Wednesday at the exit of the Green Channel and seized assorted yellow metal cut pieces and a chain, all believed to be gold, totalling 172 grams whi ... read..

Pune rape incident 'Very Unfortunate', says state women's commission president

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 11:13:17 AM IST

Maharashtra State Commission for Women President Rupali Chakankar on Thursday condemned the rape incident that took place at Pune's Swargate bus depot and assured strict action against the accused. She highlighted the incident as "very unfortunate." ... read..

Gujarat: "Almost" half of Surat's Shiv Shakti textile market charred says Chief Fire Officer

Surat (Gujarat) | February 27, 2025 9:42:56 AM IST

Firefighters are using hydraulic platforms to battle a massive blaze that broke out at Surat's Shiv Shakti textile market on Wednesday morning, destroying nearly half of the stores, officials said, adding that dousing operations are being carried out from ... read..

"Law and order in Maharashtra collapsed after Devendra Fadnavis became Home Minister": Harshvardhan Sapkal on Pune rape case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 10:12:54 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal criticised CM Devendra Fadnavis, blaming him for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, following the alleged rape of a 26-year-old woman at Pune's Swargate bus depot, and accused him of ... read..

Prayagraj: Mahakumbh 2025 concludes but devotees still arriving for holy dip

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 9:13:03 AM IST

The 45-day-long religious gathering, Mahakumbh 2025, concluded on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, yet devotees continue to arrive at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam for a holy dip. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Greater Noida police arrest criminal with Rs 50,000 bounty after encounter

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 9:12:58 AM IST

Greater Noida police arrested a notorious criminal on Wednesday after an exchange of fire. The criminal had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on him. ... read..

Shankaracharya Saraswati Maharaj criticizes "Sarkari Kumbh," sets March 17 deadline

Bemetara (Chhattisgarh) | February 27, 2025 9:12:57 AM IST

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Wednesday criticized the ongoing Maha Kumbh, stating that the real event had already concluded with the full moon of the Magh month. ... read..

Delhi CM meets people outside residence, to move motion for Mohan Singh Bisht as Deputy Speaker today

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 9:12:53 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met and greeted people at her residence on Thursday morning, as well-wishers gathered to congratulate her on her new role, while she prepared to propose BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht's name for the post of Deputy Speaker in th ... read..

"Rajim Kumbh Kalp symbolises faith, culture, and unity": Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai at grand closing ceremony

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 27, 2025 8:42:53 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday addressed the grand closing ceremony of Rajim Kumbh Kalp, reaffirming its status as a sacred confluence of spirituality, social harmony, and cultural unity.Speaking at the ceremony, Chhattisgarh Chie ... read..

"Every Punjabi is hurt by this": Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on CBSE's Draft Policy

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 27, 2025 8:42:51 AM IST

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has objected to CBSE's draft policy for Class 10 board exams in the 2025-26 academic session, criticising the exclusion of Punjabi from the list of main subjects and warning that CBSE certificates will be inval ... read..

Kejriwal "destined" for Tihar jail, should become CM there: Congress leader Udit Raj

New Delhi | February 27, 2025 8:42:50 AM IST

Amid speculation that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal might seek a Rajya Sabha seat, Congress leader Udit Raj said that this move would not protect him from allegations and claimed that he was "destined" to go to Tihar jail. ... read..

Odisha CM meets people injured during Lingaraj Temple Jagar Yatra, assures priority treatment

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 27, 2025 5:12:44 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met people who got injured during the Lingaraj Temple Jagar Yatra in the state on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. ... read..

"Vijay is the new hope for Tamil Nadu": Prashant Kishor supports TVK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2025 4:42:46 AM IST

Jan Suraaj Party Chief Prashant Kishor has expressed strong support for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections and said that TVK Chief Vijay is a new hope for the millions of people who want to see a change in state polit ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Grand Abhishekam for 61-foot Shiva Lingam at Trichy temple on Maha Shivaratri

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2025 4:42:44 AM IST

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the Koothaippar Mahakaleeswari Temple near Thiruverumbur in Trichy district witnessed a grand 'abhishekam' (anointing) for its towering 61-feet Shiva Lingam. ... read..

Maha Shivaratri transcends boundaries, accelerates inner transformation: Sadhguru

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2025 4:42:42 AM IST

Isha Foundation establisher Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev emphasised that Maha Shivaratri has evolved into a global celebration transcending barriers of race, religion, and geography. ... read..

"Not just film but a tribute to our historical traditions": Chhattisgarh CM declares 'Chhava' tax-free in state

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 27, 2025 4:12:49 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced that the Hindi film 'Chhava' will be tax-free in Chhattisgarh, enabling more people to experience the inspiring saga of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 5 jolts Assam's Morigaon district

Morigaon (Assam) | February 27, 2025 3:42:46 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude five on the Richter scale struck Assam's Morigaon district in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

"Hope it will give us new energy": Madhya Pradesh CM on President Murmu's visit to state

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2025 3:12:51 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his joy over President Draupadi Murmu's visit to the state, where she attended a programme at Bageshwar Dham. ... read..

"BJP made Ladli Behna Yojana but couldn't save a daughter": AIMIM on Pune rape

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2025 3:12:48 AM IST

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has condemned the rape of a 26-year-old woman at Pune's Swargate bus depot and said that there was no law and order left in Maharashtra. ... read..

Gujarat: Operation underway to contain fire at textile store in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | February 27, 2025 3:12:47 AM IST

Firefighting teams continued their efforts to extinguish a fire that broke out at a textile store in Surat's Shiv Shakti market on Wednesday morning. ... read..

"I was born a Congressman; false conspiracy that I'm getting closer to BJP": Karnataka DyCM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 27, 2025 2:42:48 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has termed the reports suggesting that he is getting close to BJP "false propaganda," emphasising that he was a born Congressman. ... read..

"Privileged and honoured": CEC Gyanesh Kumar after visiting Abdul Kalam National Memorial

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2025 2:42:46 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam National Memorial located in Peikarumbu in Rameswaram and paid his respects to the former President. ... read..

"These people speak things which are not fact": DMK after HM Amit Shah's attack

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2025 2:42:44 AM IST

After Union Home Minister Amit Shah attacked the ruling DMK party in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of corruption, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan said that these people are known for speaking things that are not true. ... read..

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