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"Congress party is secular; we appeal for votes on basis of issues": Mallikarjun Kharge rules out allegation of 'vote-jihad'

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 1:11:50 PM IST

With the Maharashtra election campaign entering the final stage, the two opposing alliances have sparred on the issue of alleged 'vote-jihad' first raised by Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. On Sunday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge respond ... read..

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha to chair security, development review meeting in Jammu today

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 17, 2024 12:41:49 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha is scheduled to chair a review meeting on security and development in Jammu on Sunday. ... read..

Security forces continue search operation in Chhattisgarh's Bastar for third consecutive day

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | November 17, 2024 12:11:53 PM IST

Security forces continued their joint search operation in the jungles of Abujhmad at Kanker in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region for the third consecutive day on Sunday, a day after five Naxals were killed in an encounter in the area. ... read..

Uddhav Thackeray, his wife pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his death anniversary

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 12:11:52 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday paid tribute to his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, on his death anniversary at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai. ... read..

"It's a day to remember him, his thoughts": Sanjay Raut pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 12:11:48 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday paid tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray saying that it's a day to remember him and his thoughts. ... read..

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: Ruckus at Navneet Rana's rally in Khallar, police register case

Amravati (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 11:41:53 AM IST

A ruckus occurred during a public rally held by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navneet Rana at Khallar village, part of the Daryapur constituency in Amravati, the police said on Sunday. ... read..

"When in power...Snatch away rights of Dalits": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari attacks Congress over Nitin Raut's viral video

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 11:41:50 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Sunday alleged that Congress will snatch away the rights of Dalits and give them to Muslim voters if voted to power in Maharashtra after a viral video came to fore where senior Congres ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: 5 injured in brawl between two groups at Swami Ramakrishna Ashram in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 17, 2024 11:11:59 AM IST

Five people were injured after a brawl broke out between two groups at the Swami Ramakrishna Ashram in Shimla late Saturday night, said an official. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Devotees throng Badrinath Dham ahead of closure due to winter

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | November 17, 2024 11:11:57 AM IST

Devotees in large numbers thronged the Shri Badrinath Dham temple on Sunday as the doors of the Dham were to be closed for the winter season at 9:07 PM today, an official release said. ... read..

"Congress can only make big talk, does nothing": Union Minister Kishan G Reddy on his visit to Musi slum

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 17, 2024 11:11:52 AM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy visited Musi slums in Hyderabad and spent a night there with the locals. ... read..

"Na Manipur Ek Hai, Na Manipur Safe Hai": Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slams BJP govt

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 11:11:49 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed the BJP-led NDA governments for "simmering violence" in Manipur, saying that "neither Manipur is united nor it is safe under BJP's double engine governments." ... read..

"Election Officer started investigation, report may come soon": BJP's Kirit Somaiya on on Maulana Sajjad Nomani 'divisive' remarks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 10:41:54 AM IST

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday asserted that the District Election Officer of Parbhani district has started its investigation into the alleged divisive remarks by Maulana Khalilur Rehman Sajjad Nomani and suggested that the report may come by this eve ... read..

BJP forms 12-member manifesto committee for upcoming Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 10:41:53 AM IST

BJP has announced the formation of the election manifesto committee to prepare vision document and list promises for the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed by migrant Uttarakhandis at Mumbai airport ahead of Maharashtra elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 10:41:50 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was welcomed by migrant Uttarakhandis at the Mumbai airport upon his arrival ahead of the Maharashtra elections. ... read..

Congress' Nitin Raut's 'Dropped for saying Jai Bheem' speech gives ammunition to BJP to label party Anti-Dalit

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 10:11:56 AM IST

A viral video of senior Congress leader Nitin Raut purportedly claiming that he was dropped from the Vilas Rao Deshmukh cabinet for greeting the CM with 'Jai Bheem' has spelt trouble for the party. The clip has given the BJP ammunition to attack the party ... read..

Mumbai rises to fog and haze on Sunday morning, AQI touches 179

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 10:11:51 AM IST

Mumbai woke up to a foggy and hazy morning on Sunday, with a thick layer of mist enveloping the city. ... read..

Mumbai: Hoax threat call to RBI customer care dept, case registered

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 10:11:50 AM IST

A hoax threat call was received by the customer care department of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Maharashtra's Mumbai, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Haryana: Thick layer of smog engulfs Karnal, AQI drops to 'poor' category

Karnal (Haryana) | November 17, 2024 9:41:55 AM IST

As several parts of the nation are grappling with rising air pollution, a thick layer of smog engulfed the Karnal district of Haryana, resulting in low visibility in the city on Sunday. ... read..

Surat Cyber Police team busts 'digital arrest' gang operating from Dubai

Surat (Gujarat) | November 17, 2024 9:41:54 AM IST

The Surat Cyber Police team busted a cybercrime gang and arrested three of its members. ... read..

"Party will run govt very well": Himmant Biswa Sarma ahead of second phase voting in Jharkhand

Bokaro (Jharkhand) | November 17, 2024 9:11:59 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-in-charge for Jharkhand election Himanta Biswa Sarma assured that his party, along with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), will run the state government 'very well' if voted to power in Jharkh ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami addresses rally in Rudraprayag ahead of Kedarnath assembly bypolls

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | November 17, 2024 9:11:57 AM IST

Ahead of the forthcoming assembly by-polls in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday addressed a public meeting in the Rudraprayag district for the party candidate Asha Nautiyal. ... read..

"PM Modi encouraging us to work for tribal communities": Union Tribal Minister Jual Oram in Bodoland Mahotsav

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 9:11:55 AM IST

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram attended Bodoland Mahotsav in the national capital on Saturday evening and said that the tribal communities in the country are happy with the work done by his government for them. ... read..

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 9:11:51 AM IST

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks. ... read..

India conducts successful flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 9:11:49 AM IST

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. ... read..

Manipur: Authorities impose total curfew in Imphal until further notice

Imphal (Manipur) | November 17, 2024 9:11:53 AM IST

Manipur police officials have arrested 23 individuals who were part of the mob involved in the alleged "ransacking and arson of the houses," said Manipur Police on Sunday. ... read..

"Result of govt's incompetency": Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad on Jhansi fire

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 17, 2024 7:41:57 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad alleged that the hospital fire in Jhansi that claimed the lives of 10 newborns was a result of the state government's incompetency. ... read..

"Congress itself altered the Constitution during Indira's regime": Nitin Gadkari

Pune(Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 7:41:50 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari slammed the Congress party over the "Constitution campaign" and accused the party of "altering" the Constitution during the Congress government under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. ... read..

"Very sad incident which cannot even be imagined": Brij Bhushan on Jhansi fire incident

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) | November 17, 2024 7:41:49 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday called the Jhansi fire incident which claimed the lives of 10 newborns, sad and beyond imagination. ... read..

Insect in sambar: Southern Rlys issues clarification, apologises to Vande Bharat passenger

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | November 17, 2024 6:41:51 AM IST

The Southern Railways issued a clarification after a passenger on a Vande Bharat Express complained of finding an insect in the sambar served during the commute. ... read..

AusTrade organises first-of-its-kind "Festival of Australia" in Telangana's Hyderabad

General News | November 17, 2024 6:11:49 AM IST

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) organised a first-of-its-kind event titled "Festival of Australia" in Telangana's Hyderabad. ... read..

TDP leaders mourn demise of ex-MLA Nara Ramamurthy Naidu

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | November 17, 2024 6:11:48 AM IST

Leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, former party MLA and younger brother of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. ... read..

Punjab: BSF recovers 3 drones, heroine near Amritsar border

General News | November 17, 2024 5:41:50 AM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab recovered three drones and a significant heroin consignment near the Amritsar border on Saturday, officials said. ... read..

"Congress rule plagued by terrorist attacks, corruption": Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Mira Bhayander (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 5:41:48 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched an all-out attack on the Congress party as he commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. ... read..

Kadhai Bhog offered in Mata Lakshmi temple as part of Badrinath Dham closing rituals

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | November 17, 2024 5:11:48 AM IST

On the fourth day of the ritual preparations for the winter closure of Shri Badrinath Dham, Kadhai Bhog was offered at the Mata Lakshmi temple in Uttarakhand on Saturday. ... read..

Indian govt launches major operation to track down 'Lord of Drugs' Haji Salim

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 4:41:50 AM IST

In a significant move, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India launched a massive operation under 'Operation Sagar Manthan' to dismantle the large-scale drug cartel activities of wanted smuggler Haji Salim, also known as "Lord of Drugs." ... read..

'"Media crucial for social change, attacks on journalists intolerable": Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | November 17, 2024 4:41:49 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the attack on journalists and said it would not be tolerated under any circumstances. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to visit Manipur and "work towards restoring peace" amid fresh violence

New Delhi | November 17, 2024 3:11:49 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, expressed deep concern on the "recent string of violence and continuing bloodshed" in Manipur. ... read..

"I'll retire from politics if PM proves his allegations against Congress in Karnataka": CM Siddaramaiah

Solapur (Maharashtra) | November 17, 2024 2:41:49 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his allegations that the Congress government "looted" people in the state and used the money for the poll campaign in Maharashtra. ... read..

Congress government is strong, stable, BJP's political games will fail: Himachal Deputy CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 17, 2024 1:11:55 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Saturday rejected any speculation about instability in the state government and said it remains committed to the welfare of people. ... read..

"If there is infiltration across border, who is responsible..": Kharge slams BJP leaders in Jharkhand

Jamtara/Khijri (Jharkhand) | November 17, 2024 1:11:52 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over their criticism of the ruling JMM-led alliance on "infiltration", saying that the central government is responsible for managing in ... read..

Amid LPG cylinder row in Jharkhand, BJP's CR Kesavan hits out at Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 16, 2024 11:42:09 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan questioned Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the "shocking" statement of Ghulam Ahmad Mir's promise of providing LPG cylinders at Rs 450 to "infiltrators." ... read..

Himachal government moves SC over HC verdict concerning appointment of Chief Parliamentary Secretaries; Dy CM slams BJP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 11:42:04 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said on Saturday that the government is consulting legal experts and has moved Supreme Court days after the Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed the appointment of six chief parliamentary secretaries ... read..

Congress government stable, BJP's attempts to destabilize it will fail: Himachal ministers

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 11:41:53 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Ministers Jagat Singh Negi and Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that the Congress government is strong and stable and accused the BJP of trying to destabalise it. ... read..

Delhi Police arrest sharpshooter involved in 26-year-old man's murder in Munkda

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 11:12:08 PM IST

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested a sharpshooter involved in the recent murder of a 26-year-old man in Mundka, in the national capital. ... read..

Maharashtra polls: Congress expels Jayshri Patil for 6 years for contesting as independent candidate from Sangli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 11:12:03 PM IST

Congress expelled Jayshri Patil from the party for 6 years for contesting as an independent candidate against the party's official nominee in the Sangli constituency in Maharashtra. ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to former bank manager accused of duping woman of Rs 13 crores

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 11:12:00 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently granted bail to a former bank manager accused of duping a woman of Rs 13 crores. It is alleged that the accused withdrew money from her account which was in the bank where he was employed. ... read..

Foreign female tourist dies after falling ill at Taj Mahal ramp leading to ticket counter

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 11:11:59 PM IST

A foreign female tourist died at the Taj Mahal on Saturday after falling ill while climbing the ramp leading to the ticket counter, police said. ... read..

"...If there is darkness in Bihar": Dy CM Samrat Chaudhary slams Congress, RJD

Patna (Bihar) | November 16, 2024 11:11:57 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and RJD and accused them of plaguing the state into darkness by their mis governance. ... read..

Tripura govt collaborates with Tata Technologies for ITI development

Agartala (Tripura) | November 16, 2024 11:11:56 PM IST

The Tripura government is all set to collaborate with Tata Technologies Limited to enhance 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state. This proposal, based on a nomination basis for the next five years, was recently approved in a state cabinet ... read..

"Fundamentally flawed": Congress raises objection over potential reappointment of Rashmi Shukla as Maharashtra DGP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 11:11:54 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Saturday wrote to the state Governor CP Radhakrishnan and chief election commissioner and raised objection over the potential reappointment of IPS Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. ... read..

"Why is he running away from a debate?": Milind Deora on Aditya Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 11:11:52 PM IST

Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate from Maharashtra's Worli assembly constituency, Milind Deora, questioned why sitting Worli MLA and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray is avoiding a debate. ... read..

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says law and order in shambles in Jharkhand, puts posers to Kalpana Soren on women's safety

Giridih (Jharkhand) | November 16, 2024 10:42:00 PM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan targeted the JMM-led ruling alliance in Jharkhand on Saturday, saying that "law and order is in shambles" and women did not feel safe. ... read..

Gujarat: Court remands eight Iranian nationals arrested with 700 kgs of contraband drugs to 4 days of police custody

Porbandar (Gujarat) | November 16, 2024 10:41:50 PM IST

Eight Iranian nationals arrested in a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Indian Navy, and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) with 700 kg of contraband drugs have been remanded to four days of police custody. ... read..

"This election is for future of state": BJP Jharkhand co-in-charge Himanta Biswa Sarma

Bokaro, (Jharkhand) | November 16, 2024 10:12:09 PM IST

Assam chief minister and BJP Jharkhand co-in-charge Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the 2024 assembly elections in Jharkhand is crucial for the state's future and expressed confidence that the BJP will secure a decisive victory. ... read..

CAG played key role in fostering accountability, transparency and good governance: Om Birla

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 10:12:07 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said that the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) has played a key role in fostering accountability, transparency and good governance in the country. ... read..

"People from other countries come to India to learn about CAG": LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 10:12:03 PM IST

Speaker of Lok Sabha, Om Birla on Saturday inaugurated the 4th Audit Diwas celebrations and highlighted India's expertise in public sector auditing, particularly through the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. ... read..

UP govt sets up 4-member committee to probe Jhansi hospital fire

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 10:11:54 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a high-level committee to probe the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College fire tragedy in which 10 infants died in Jhansi. ... read..

"You neither have to divide nor divide others...": Rajnath Singh

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 10:11:52 PM IST

Amid the ongoing controversy over Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'Batenge to Katenge' remark, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised that people neither need to divide nor divide others, asserting that the entire count ... read..

NCB seizes more than 80 kg of Cocaine in Delhi; 4 arrested

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 10:11:51 PM IST

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has made one of the largest cocaine seizures in the national capital, leading to the arrest of four individuals and the recovery of over 80 kg of high-grade cocaine from the Janakpuri and Nangloi areas. ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for accountability in digital media to combat fake news, safeguard democracy

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 10:11:49 PM IST

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday chaired the National Press Day celebrations at the National Media Centre virtually, a press release said. ... read..

"Biggest trade fair in Asia": UP CM Yogi visits International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 9:42:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan on Saturday, describing it as the largest trade fair in Asia. ... read..

CAQM reviews status of implementation of different stages of GRAP to control air pollution

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 9:42:12 PM IST

With an aim to ensure strict enforcement of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), a crucial review meeting was chaired on Saturday in New Delhi, a release said. ... read..

Delhi's Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot inaugurates world's first all-women bus depot 'Sakhi Depot'

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 9:42:08 PM IST

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday inaugurated the world's first all-women bus depot at Sarojini Nagar, aptly named the 'Sakhi Depot'. The groundbreaking initiative, the first of its kind globally, will have an entirely female workforce, ... read..

Mizoram govt condemns violent events in Manipur, expresses condolences

Aizawl (Mizoram) | November 16, 2024 9:42:00 PM IST

Amid escalating tensions in Manipur, the Mizoram government has expressed "deep condolences" over the recent violent events in the state that resulted in the loss of precious lives. ... read..

"Two jawans out of danger": Chhattisgarh Dy CM after 5 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces

Giridih (Jharkhand) | November 16, 2024 9:41:59 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said intermittent firing was reported on the border of Narayanpur-Kanker district since Saturday morning. Earlier in the day, five Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces. ... read..

"We just want to work together for state": UP Deputy CM Maurya on CM Yogi's 'Batenge to Katenge' slogan

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 9:41:55 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday took a diplomatic stance on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's controversial slogan "Batenge toh Katenge," emphasising the importance of unity in advancing the state's development. ... read..

SAD convenes Working Committee meeting on Nov 18 to discuss Badal's resignation

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 16, 2024 9:41:48 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal Working President Balwinder S Bhunder has convened an emergency meeting of the Working Committee of the party on November 18 to consider Sukhbir Singh Badal's resignation from the party's President post. ... read..

NSG's joint counter-terrorism, counter-IED exercise conclude in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana) | November 16, 2024 9:11:54 PM IST

The National Security Guard's (NSG) 10th National Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise, 'Exercise Agnipariksha,' and the 8th National Joint Counter-IED Exercise, 'Exercise Visfot Kawach,' concluded at the NSG garrison in Gurugram on Saturday. ... read..

"Villagers had no involvement in this": Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam on Tonk violence, claims outsiders involved

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 16, 2024 9:11:53 PM IST

Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam on Saturday made a significant statement regarding the recent violence in Tonk and said that villagers were not involved in the incidents. ... read..

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidus's brother Ramamurthy passes away

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 16, 2024 9:11:50 PM IST

The brother of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, Ramamurthy Naidu aged 72 years passed away at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Saturday. ... read..

"Maha Vikas Aghadi will win about 175 seats": Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Solapur (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 9:11:48 PM IST

With campaigning in full swing ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Saturday exuded confidence in winning the Maharashtra polls and said that Maha Vikas Aghadi will win over 175 seat ... read..

"BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP have their vote banks": Vinod Tawde over Ajit Pawar's disagreement on 'Batenge toh Katenge' slogan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 8:42:02 PM IST

Responding to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's remark dismissing UP CM Yogi Adityanath's "Batenge toh Katenge" slogan, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Vinod Tawde stated on Saturday that each party within the Mahayuti alliance has its own vo ... read..

Jharkhand polls: Assam CM holds roadshow in Bokaro, says "Lotus going to bloom everywhere"

Bokaro (Jharkhand) | November 16, 2024 8:41:59 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-in-charge for the Jharkhand elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma, held a roadshow in Bokaro on Saturday, expressing confidence that the BJP will secure victory in the polls. ... read..

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of fire in Jhansi Medical College resulting in death of 10 babies

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 8:41:58 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report stating that at least 10 newborn babies lost their lives in a fire that broke out in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical ... read..

Foreign tourist influx peaks in autumn tourist season in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 8:41:55 PM IST

Shimla continues to enchant tourists from different parts of the world with the winters seeing more inflow of international visitors. Tourists flocked the town in October and the trend is continuing in November. Due to its pleasant climate, scenic beauty, ... read..

Maharashtra polls: Congress never gave respect to Babasaheb Ambedkar, says Rajnath Singh in Palghar

Palghar (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 8:41:53 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that Congress ruled the country for 20 years but never gave respect to Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar that he deserved, ... read..

"UP government should take action...": SP leader Dimple Yadav on Jhansi fire incident

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 8:41:52 PM IST

Describing the Jhansi fire incident, which claimed the lives of 10 newborns, as "unfortunate," Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Saturday demanded strict action from the Uttar Pradesh government against those responsible. ... read..

MP: Indore Crime branch arrests man from Telangana in connection with digital arrest case

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 8:11:58 PM IST

The Indore Crime Branch has arrested a man from Cyberabad in Telangana for defrauding a city woman by orchestrating a "digital arrest," a police official said on Saturday. ... read..

Maharashtra: Gadchiroli police recover 2 IEDs on bridge over Pearlkota River

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 8:11:56 PM IST

In the wake of the assembly elections in Maharashtra, Maoists detonated some explosives (IED) on the bridge over Pearlkota River connecting Bhamragarh and Tadgaon, Gadchiroli police said on Saturday. ... read..

Manipur: Women from Lamlai, Chalou village hold protest after alleged abductions amid rising tensions

Imphal (Manipur) | November 16, 2024 8:11:54 PM IST

Women from Lamlai and Chalou villages staged a sit-in protest in Imphal East against the ongoing violence and tension in the state following the alleged abduction of six individuals and the discovery of three bodies. ... read..

Delhi NIA Court grants 7-day custody parole to accused to complete rituals after father's death

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 8:11:52 PM IST

The NIA Court in New Delhi on Saturday granted seven days custody parole to accused Bilal Mir to complete rituals on account of his father's death in Srinagar, Kashmir. Bilar Mir is an accused in an alleged terror-related case lodged by the National Inves ... read..

"Their intentions should not be allowed to succeed": UP CM Yogi equates Samajwadi Party with Muslim League

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 7:42:02 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, equated the Samajwadi Party with the Muslim League, which was established in Aligarh in 1906 and played a significant role in India's partition. ... read..

"Yogi govt should take responsibility": CPI leader Annie Raja on Jhansi fire incident

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 7:41:56 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Annie Raja on Saturday said the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, must take responsibility for the Jhansi fire incident that claimed the lives of 10 newborns. ... read..

Congress, its allies want to reduce reservation for weaker sections, give to Muslims: Amit Shah

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | November 16, 2024 7:41:51 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress and its allies in INDIA bloc of trying to reduce reservation for SCs,STs and OBCs and "give it to Muslims". ... read..

Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment under AB PM-JAY touches 10 lakh within three weeks of its rollout

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 7:41:50 PM IST

In a significant milestone, more than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have enrolled for the newly launched Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, enabling them to access free healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB ... read..

MP: Police seize 8000 litres of illicit liquor from concrete mixer truck in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | November 16, 2024 6:41:59 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh Police confiscated approximately 8,000 litres of illicit liquor worth nearly Rs 1.75 crore from a concrete mixer truck in Indore district, a police officer said on Saturday. ... read..

"Call for unity": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut backs UP CM Yogi's 'Batenge to Katenge' slogan

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 6:41:57 PM IST

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Saturday expressed support for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's slogan "Batenge to Katenge," and called it a 'call for unity.' ... read..

Priyanka Chaturvedi criticises Yogi Adityanath over Jhansi tragedy, calls it "shameful"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2024 6:41:55 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday condemned the fire at Jhansi Medical College that claimed the lives of 10 newborns, describing the incident as "shameful" and highlighting the failure to provide adequate healthcare facilities in toda ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Two jawans injured in encounter with Naxals in Kanker Narayanpur border

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | November 16, 2024 6:41:50 PM IST

Two jawans were injured in an exchange of fire with Naxals in the Abujhmadh jungle on the Kanker-Narayanpur border, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) Indira Kalyan Elesela said on Saturday. ... read..

"It is democratic process": SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema on Badal's resignation

Chandigarh | November 16, 2024 6:12:02 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema said on Saturday that Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stepping down from his position, paving the way for the election of a new leader is a democratic process. ... read..

"Failure of UP govt": CPI leader D Raja on Jhansi hospital fire

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 16, 2024 6:12:00 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Saturday criticised the Jhansi Medical College blaze that claimed the lives of 10 newborns, saying that the incident is the failure of the state government. ... read..

Mehbooba Mufti urges NC to clarify stance on Article 370, slams ambiguity

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 16, 2024 6:11:56 PM IST

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti asserted that Article 370 is an emotional issue and called on the ruling National Conference (NC) to clarify its stance. ... read..

"We will get...": Farooq Abdullah on statehood status for J-K

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 16, 2024 6:11:52 PM IST

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, expressing confidence that it will be achieved. ... read..

Assam tea worth over Rs 2,800 crore sold at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre during FY 2024-25

Guwahati (Assam) | November 16, 2024 5:42:04 PM IST

The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has witnessed a significant surge in Assam tea sales, with over Rs 2,800 crore worth of tea sold during the financial year 2024-25 till October. ... read..

Manipur: Authorities reimpose curfew in Imphal West District

Imphal (Manipur) | November 16, 2024 5:42:02 PM IST

Authorities in Imphal West District have re-imposed a curfew starting at 4:30 am on Saturday until further notice, due to the prevailing law and order situation in the district. ... read..

EC writes to Nadda, Kharge over MCC complaints against their top leaders, asks them to comment on complaint of other party

New Delhi | November 16, 2024 5:41:51 PM IST

With BJP and Congress filing complaints against each other's senior leaders over alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Election Commission on Saturday sought responses from JP Nadda and Ma ... read..

"Devastated...": West Bengal CM Mamata demands immediate action in Jhansi hospital fire

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 16, 2024 5:41:49 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday condemned the blaze at Jhansi Medical College that claimed the lives of 10 newborns and called for immediate action to prevent such horrific incidents in the future. ... read..

Bengaluru Tech Summit to kickstart from Nov 19

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 16, 2024 5:12:02 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Saturday that the 27th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024 will commence on November 19. ... read..

Tribal couple from Tamil Nadu expresses happiness over meeting PM Modi at Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas program

Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu) | November 16, 2024 5:11:54 PM IST

A couple from Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district has expressed their happiness and excitement after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and taking a selfie with him during the Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas program in Jamui, Bihar on Friday. ... read..

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