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Amit Shah pays homage to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day in Delhi

New Delhi | October 21, 2024 9:41:45 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial here on Monday. ... read..

"Guilty will be brought to book": Delhi LG VK Saxena on blast outside CRPF school in Delhi

New Delhi | October 21, 2024 9:41:43 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has said that those responsible for the blast in Delhi will be held accountable. ... read..

Those behind Gagangeer terror attack won't go unpunished: J-K Lt.Guv Manoj Sinha

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 21, 2024 9:41:42 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has condemned the heinous terrorist attack on civilians in Gagangeer and said that those behind this despicable act will not go unpunished. ... read..

Sonam Wangchuk's fast enters 15th day, Shankaracharya and Ladakh villagers show support

Leh (Ladakh) | October 21, 2024 9:11:47 AM IST

Ladakhi environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk who is on a salt and water fast for the last 15 days, receiving support from 'Jagadguru' Shankaracharya, who visited the protest site at Martyrs Park in Leh. ... read..

"This is a cowardly form of Pakistan's sponsored terrorism": BJP leader Kavinder Gupta

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 21, 2024 9:11:46 AM IST

Responding to the terror attack on civilians in Gagangir area of Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, Former Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kavinder Gupta said that the terrorists was a cowardly form of Pakistan sponsored terr ... read..

Punjab farmers urge government for permanent solution to stubble burning amid strict penalties

Bathinda (Punjab) | October 21, 2024 9:11:44 AM IST

Punjab farmers have urged the government to find a permanent solution for stubble burning, claiming that burning the stubble is their compulsion. ... read..

Aviation security regulator working to find solutions for hoax bomb threats: Civil Aviation official

New Delhi | October 21, 2024 9:11:41 AM IST

Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has stated that the aviation security regulator is working to find solid solutions for the continuous hoax bomb threats faced by Indian airlines. ... read..

AJSU releases first list of eight candidates for upcoming Jharkhand elections

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 21, 2024 9:11:40 AM IST

The All Jharkhand Students Union released its first list of eight candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand elections which are to be held in two phases on November 13 and 20. ... read..

West Bengal RG Kar rape-murder: TMC wants junior doctors' protest to be halted, says BJP's Samik Bhattacharya

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 21, 2024 8:41:41 AM IST

BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya has claimed that the Trinamool Congress is feeling pressured by the protest by junior doctors over the RG Kar rape and murder case and wants to stop their protest. ... read..

"Save your life on your own...": Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over rising road accidents in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 21, 2024 8:11:40 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the rising number of road accidents in Uttar Pradesh, ... read..

Toxic foam in Yamuna: Environmentalist Vimlendu K Jha calls it "absolute travesty of environmental governance"

Gurugram (Haryana) | October 21, 2024 7:11:42 AM IST

After toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River as pollution levels in the river continue to rise, Environmentalist Vimlendu K Jha called the phenomena an absolute travesty of environmental governance in Delhi. ... read..

Under BJP's leadership, govt will be formed: Jharkhand LoP Amar Kumar Bauri

Bokaro (Jharkhand) | October 21, 2024 6:41:39 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly, Amar Kumar Bauri, on Sunday said that under the leadership of the BJP the government will be formed in the state. ... read..

"Those involved in this heinous act will face harshest response...," Amit Shah on Gagangir terrorist attack

New Delhi | October 21, 2024 6:11:39 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the dastardly terror attack on civilians in Gagangir area of Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir was a "despicable" act of "cowardice". ... read..

Karva Chauth's gaiety at Ridge Maidan: A unique confluence of tradition, faith and modernity

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 21, 2024 5:41:41 AM IST

The festival of Karva Chauth in Shimla has become a unique confluence of tradition, faith, and modernity. At the historic Ridge Maidan, called the heart of the city, a large number of women on Sunday observed the fast of Karva Chauth with the wish of the ... read..

Haryana government allocates portfolios; CM Saini keeps home, finance

Chandigarh (Haryana) | October 21, 2024 4:41:39 AM IST

Days after the swearing-in of a new government Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini retained key departments, including home and finance, as cabinet portfolios were allocated to the Council of Ministers on Sunday. ... read..

Discussion regarding Maha Vikas Aghadi underway: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut on Maharashtra polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 21, 2024 4:11:39 AM IST

After attending the meeting at Matoshree, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut said that discussion regarding Maha Vikas Aghadi is underway with respect to Maharashtra Assembly polls and within one to two days, everything would be finalised. ... read..

Heavily armed terrorist killed, war-like stores recovered in J-K's Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 21, 2024 2:41:41 AM IST

A joint team neutralized one heavily armed terrorist and recovered arms and ammunition and other war-like stores from the encounter site in Baramulla district, the army said in a statement on Sunday. ... read..

Fire reported at Mandai metro station in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 21, 2024 2:11:40 AM IST

A fire broke out at Mandai metro station in Pune on Sunday late at night after a foam material caught fire on the ground floor of metro station. ... read..

Delhi: Two arrested for robbing house of elderly couple

New Delhi | October 21, 2024 1:41:40 AM IST

Two persons were arrested for allegedly robbing the house of an elderly couple by keeping them hostage in the house in the Safdarjung Enclave area of national capital, police said on Sunday. ... read..

"People are scared to step out" : Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj hits out at Centre, LG Saxena

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 11:41:52 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led-central government and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday, saying that the law and order in the national capital has gone from "bad to worse." ... read..

Delhi BJP chief slams AAP for "dirty politics" over blast outside school in Rohini

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 11:41:49 PM IST

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva criticized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Sunday for allegedly playing "dirty politics" over sensitive incidents, including the blast incident reported near a school in Rohini and other firing incidents. ... read..

Final decision on Channapatna ticket soon: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Mandya (Karnataka) | October 20, 2024 11:41:42 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy asserted that certain individuals were conspiring to create a rift between JD(S) and BJP in Channapatna to benefit the Congress candidate. Their plans, however, will not succeed, he added. ... read..

Congress announces candidates for Assam, Madhya Pradesh assembly bypolls

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 11:41:39 PM IST

The Congress party declared candidates for the bye-elections to the legislative assemblies of Assam and Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. ... read..

Hooch Tragedy: "What do you expect from him..." JD (U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha hits out at Lalu Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 11:12:03 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha hits out at Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for his statement on the liquor tragedy, questioning Yadav's credibility. ... read..

"Our govt will come, bring change in Jharkhand": BJP's Sita Soren

Jamtara (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 11:12:00 PM IST

As the polling date draws near for Jharkhand assembly elections, BJP leader Sita Soren on Sunday affirmed that the party will form the government in the state and "bring change." ... read..

Women from Punjabi, Sindhi communities celebrate Karwa Chauth in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 11:11:58 PM IST

As the nation celebrates Karwa Chauth with great excitement, women from Punjabi and Sindhi communities gathered at temples to perform traditional rituals in Uttar Pradesh's capital on Sunday. They also exchanged thalis as part of the celebration. ... read..

"Ministry taking it very seriously" says Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Naidu on series of hoax bomb calls to airlines

Varanasi (Uttar Pradsesh) | October 20, 2024 11:11:55 PM IST

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said on Sunday that the ministry is thoroughly pursuing the issue of hoax bomb threats and said that police have been probing to find out the culprits responsible for such incidents. ... read..

Tripura: YouTube Channel owner arrested for forgery in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | October 20, 2024 11:11:54 PM IST

West Tripura Police have arrested Rajesh Tripura, the owner of the YouTube channel 'Tripura News 8', on charges of forgery and fraud. The arrest took place on Friday night in the Tuichakma area, following allegations that Rajesh Tripura had forged land do ... read..

"A long time demand": Madhya Pradesh CM on inauguration of new airport in Rewa

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 11:11:44 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav dubbed it a "long-time demand" following the inauguration of the new terminal building in Rewa airport on Sunday. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Shinde removes Gauri Lankesh murder accused from Shiv Sena after backlash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 11:11:40 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has cancelled the appointment of Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, within the Shiv Sena, following public backlash. ... read..

"No dispute...decisions made on lot of seats": NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 10:41:49 PM IST

NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh said on Sunday evening that there is no dispute among the opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and said that decisions have been made on a lot of seats ... read..

"Companies are ready to come to India," says Rajasthan CM after he concludes his visit to UK, Germany

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 20, 2024 10:41:47 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma concluded his 6-day visit to Germany and United Kingdom on Sunday, and said that MoUs worth Rs 15 lakh crores were signed with various companies during the visit. ... read..

Two killed in terror attack in J-K's Ganderbal, CM Omar Abdullah condemns "cowardly" act

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 20, 2024 10:41:44 PM IST

At least two labourers were killed in a terror attack in Gagangeer area of Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Ganderbal district on Sunday evening, officials said. ... read..

Assam CM launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 to provide land rights to indigenous people

Guwahati (Assam) | October 20, 2024 10:41:43 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission Basundhara 3.0, aimed to provide land rights to indigenous people, on Sunday at an event held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. ... read..

Why such incidents have been happening in Congress rule?: G Kishan Reddy on temple vandalism in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2024 10:41:40 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday reacted sharply to the alleged vandalism of Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad, asking the Congress government why such incidents have been happening in their rule? ... read..

"People of Delhi find it difficult to breathe," claims BJP's Delhi chief Virendraa Sachdeva

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 10:11:54 PM IST

The BJP Delhi unit chief, Virendraa Sachdeva alleged on Sunday that more than half the population of National Capital were facing breathing issues. ... read..

Newly announced BJP candidates express confidence in winning Maharashtra Assembly polls

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 10:11:52 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders expressed their gratitude on Sunday for being selected as the party's candidate the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. ... read..

Meghalaya: BSF foils smuggling attempt, seizes clothing items worth Rs 12 lakh

Shillong (Meghalaya) | October 20, 2024 10:11:50 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya seized clothing items worth more than Rs 12 lakhs from the bordering area of West Garo Hills on October 19. ... read..

Army organises commemorative program on 1962 India-China war in Manipur

Kohima (Nagaland) | October 20, 2024 10:11:49 PM IST

The Indian Army organized a befitting commemorative program at Khurkul in Imphal West District and Bethel High School in Moreh, Tengnoupal District of Manipur on 20 Sunday to pay homage to the gallant actions of the soldiers who laid down their lives whil ... read..

"Delhi Govt a habitual liar": Haryana CM Saini responds to Delhi CM on pollution

Chandigarh (Haryana) | October 20, 2024 10:11:46 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini came down heavily on Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of lying and deflecting blame for their own failures in addressing the deteriorating water quality of the Yamuna River ... read..

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal dedicates key maritime projects at 2nd Indian Lighthouse festival

Puri (Odisha) | October 20, 2024 10:11:44 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated key maritime projects to the nation during the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival at Puri on Sunday, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a release. ... read..

Assembly polls: BJP Maha chief Bawankule thanks party high command after being named Kamthi candidate

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 10:11:43 PM IST

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Krishnarao Bawankule expressed gratitude on Sunday to the party's high command after he was named candidate from Kamthi Assembly constituency for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. ... read..

People of Northern Assam benefit from Lilabari Airport in Lakhimpur under UDAN scheme

Lakhimpur (Assam) | October 20, 2024 9:41:57 PM IST

After the launch of the UDAN scheme, the people of Northern Assam have benefited from Lilabari Airport in the Lakhimpur district. ... read..

Bahraich violence: Plea in Supreme Court against demolition notices

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 9:41:56 PM IST

A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court (SC) against the demolition notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh authorities to several people, including Abdul Hameed, an accused in the Bahraich violence case, over alleged illegal construction. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: State Govt's gift before Diwali, results of six Post Codes to be announced

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 9:41:53 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the state Rajya Chayan Ayog to announce the results for six pending post codes before Diwali. These include 295 posts for Post Code 939 (JOA IT), 82 posts for Post Code 903 (JOA IT), Copy ... read..

UDAN scheme marks 8 years: 1.44 crore passengers benefited, 601 routes operational

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 9:41:51 PM IST

As the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN, launched in 2016, marks its 8th anniversary tomorrow, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, highlighted the scheme's significant progress on Sunday, noting that approximately ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates Maa Mahamaya airport in Chhattisgarh's Surguja

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | October 20, 2024 9:41:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Maa Mahamaya airport in Darima village of Chhattisgarh's Surguja district on Sunday. ... read..

We will serve people, work on policy of party: BJP candidate from Jalgaon Suresh Damu Bhole

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 9:41:41 PM IST

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its first list of 99 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections, leaders thanked the party and the high command for giving them this responsibility. ... read..

"Those who serve public, fight against corruption get ticket": BJP's Ashish Shelar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 9:41:39 PM IST

With weeks to go for the Maharashtra assembly polls, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar on Sunday emphasised that those who serve the public and fight against corruption get the party ticket. ... read..

"Massive anti-incumbency against Hemant Soren govt in Jharkhand": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | October 20, 2024 9:11:46 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed that there is a "massive anti-incumbency" against the Jharkhand government led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. ... read..

Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh lays foundation stone of Tara Devi Bypass-Matholi link road

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 9:11:44 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh laid the foundation stone of the link road from Tara Devi Bypass to Matholi, Gram Panchayat Keonthal, of Shimla on Sunday. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates developmental works worth Rs 640 crore in Viramgam

Viramgam (Gujarat) | October 20, 2024 9:11:41 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday gifted the people of Viramgam with development works worth Rs 640 crore and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised the country's respect in the world through the politics of development. Under th ... read..

PM Modi virtually inaugurates Maa Mahamaya airport in Chhattisgarh

Surguja (Chhattisgarh) | October 20, 2024 9:11:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Maa Mahamaya airport in Darima, Chhattisgarh on Sunday. ... read..

Fire breaks out in shoe factory at Delhi's Nangloi- Najafgarh road

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 8:41:56 PM IST

A Fire broke out in a shoe factory at Delhi's Nangloi-Najafgarh road on Sunday, said Delhi fire service. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: BJP corporator's son marries online to bride based in Pakistan, Corporator seeks visa to bring his daughter-in-law

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 8:41:47 PM IST

After BJP corporator Tahseen Shahid's son Mohammad Abbas Haider got married to Pakistan-based Andleep Zahra via an online wedding ceremony, he is now seeking a visa to bring home his daughter-in-law. The wedding took place on October 18. ... read..

Jharkhand assembly polls: RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha criticizes Congress-JMM alliance's "unilateral decision" on seat sharing

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 8:41:42 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday criticized the "unilateral decision" of the Congress-JMM alliance to offer very few seats to the RJD for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly election. ... read..

"Per capita income of state has increased 17 times": Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 20, 2024 8:11:55 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister said that the per capita income of the state has increased 17 times and the government has set a target to double the GSDP of the state in the next five years, an official release on Sunday said. ... read..

Another accused arrested in Baba Siddiqui murder case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 8:11:54 PM IST

Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested another person in connection with the NCP leader Baba Siddiqui's murder case. So far, 10 people have been arrested in the case, said Mumbai Police said on Sunday. ... read..

"Idea is to make Hyderabad a role model for country": Telangana CM Reddy at ISB Leadership Summit

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2024 8:11:52 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasised that his idea is to make Hyderabad a role model for the country during his address in the ISB Leadership Summit at the Indian School of Business (ISB) campus on Sunday. ... read..

Where we can win, will announce a candidate, says Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections

Jalna (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 8:11:49 PM IST

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil announced on Sunday that for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, candidates would be announced in certain constituencies by his outfit Maratha Kranti Morcha, while any other candidate who is willing to supp ... read..

PM Modi reiterates dream of making Kashi a model city of urban development

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 8:11:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction with the rate of progress as a Member of Parliament from Varanasi and reiterated his dream of making Kashi a model city of urban development where progress and heritage go hand in hand. ... read..

"Person who vandalised temple a terrorist": VHP Chief Bala swamy on attack on Hindu temples

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 20, 2024 8:11:44 PM IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) State Chief spokesperson Bala Swamy on Sunday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Telangana government to suspend individuals who lathi-charged people who were protesting outside the Secunderabad temple over vandalism of temples. ... read..

"BJP leaders visiting Kalindi Kunj for photoshoots": Atishi slams BJP's "cheap politics" behind pollution in Delhi

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 8:11:41 PM IST

Comparing the statistics of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday blamed the Bhartiya Janarta party and its "cheap politics" for the increasing pollution in the national capital.While highlighting stubble-burning inc ... read..

"NDA will win all four seats": LJP (RV) chief Raju Tiwari on Bihar by-polls

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 8:11:40 PM IST

A meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was held on Sunday in which Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Bihar chief Raju Tiwari and other senior leaders discussed election strategy for the upcoming by-polls. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at Nirmal General Hospital

Nirmal (Telangana) | October 20, 2024 7:41:49 PM IST

A fire broke out at Nirmal General Hospital in Telangana on Sunday, a fire official said. ... read..

At Delhi protest, ASP chief Chandrashekhar Aazad crticises Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 7:41:43 PM IST

National President of Azad Samaj Party Chandra Shekhar Aazad criticised the recent amendments to the Waqf Amendment Act alleging instances of disrespect towards religious sentiments and deities. Citing examples from Himachal Pradesh and Bahraich, Azad las ... read..

"Laughable": Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule dismisses allegations of tempering with voters' list

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 7:11:55 PM IST

Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Sunday countered the allegations of the tempering with the voters list in Maharashtra with the help of the Election Commisisoner and dismissed them as laughable. ... read..

Bihar: Mahagathbandhan alliance announces candidates for upcoming bypolls

Bihar (Patna) | October 20, 2024 7:11:53 PM IST

The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar on Sunday announced its candidates for the upcoming by-elections in four assembly seats on October 20.Roshan Kumar Majhi has been nominated from Imamganj, Vishwanath Kumar Singh has been fielded from Belaganj, ... read..

Vocalist Som Datt Battu attends IIAS foundation day in Himachal's Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 7:11:50 PM IST

Padma Shri awardee and classical vocalist Som Datt Battu attended the 59th Foundation Day celebrations of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Sunday. ... read..

Aim is to provide passbook to landowners, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after launch of Mission Basundhara 3.0

Guwahati (Assam) | October 20, 2024 7:11:47 PM IST

The Assam government aims to issue land passbooks to all landowners within two years with the launch of Mission Basundhara 3.0, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa said in a press conference on Sunday. ... read..

"Auspicious day for Kashi": PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 6,100 crore in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 7:11:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 6,100 crores during his one-day visit to his home constituency of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. ... read..

"Won't pay single penny as penalty": Farmer leader Suresh Koth on Haryana's policy against stubble burning

Ambala (Haryana) | October 20, 2024 6:41:52 PM IST

Farmer leader in Ambala, Suresh Koth has criticized the Haryana government's stringent measures against stubble burning, warning that the policies could incite further unrest among farmers. The government has implemented strict penalties, including filing ... read..

MP: Explosion in Morena kills mother and daughter, LPG blast suspected; rescue operation underway

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 6:41:49 PM IST

The bodies of a woman and her daughter were recovered after an explosion occurred in a building in the Islampur area of Morena in Madhya Pradesh.The rescue operation involving police, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local municipal teams is ... read..

"Every leader of Mahayuti fighting amongst themselves, public with MVA": Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Priyanka Chaturvedi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 6:41:46 PM IST

As the assembly election dates draw near, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi exuded confidence that the public is with the opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and claimed infighting in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. ... read..

EPFO adds 18.53 lakh net members during August 2024

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 6:41:43 PM IST

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for August 2024, revealing a net addition of 18.53 lakh members in the month of August 2024. This represents a 9.07 per cent year-on-year growth compared to August 202 ... read..

"False information": Former TN CM Panneerselvam on speculation of his son joining actor Vijay's party

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 20, 2024 6:41:41 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam dismissed claims on Sunday that his son and former MP P Ravindranath is joining Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), the party of actor-turned-politician Vijay. ... read..

Akasa and Vistara Air receive security threats on multiple flights

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 6:11:40 PM IST

Vistara and Akasa Air received security threats on twelve flights -- six for each airline -- operating on Sunday, prompting the airlines to activate their emergency protocols. ... read..

"BJP's words and actions do not match": JMM MP Mahua Maji

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 5:41:58 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Mahua Maji slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday saying that the party's "words and actions don't match." ... read..

"Main issue being diverted... people getting doubtful": Dilip Ghosh on RG Kar case

Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | October 20, 2024 5:41:52 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday alleged that the main issue of the RG Kar rape and murder is being diverted by "those who are running it from behind." ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate new terminal at Bagdogra Airport virtually today

Siliguri (West Bengal) | October 20, 2024 5:41:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate Bagdogra airport terminal project on Sunday. ... read..

Blast outside CRPF school in Delhi: Investigation reveals traces of low explosives at site

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 5:41:47 PM IST

A major explosion rocked the Prashant Vihar area near Rohini in New Delhi on Sunday morning. While no injuries were reported, nearby vehicles and properties were damaged, police said. ... read..

RJ Sankara Eye Hospital blend of spirituality, modernity: PM Modi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 5:11:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varnasi stating that the facility is blend of spirituality and modernity and that it will serve the elderly as well as the children. ... read..

PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of each deceased in Rajasthan's Dholpur accident

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 4:41:51 PM IST

Following a bus-tempo (three-wheeled auto-rickshaw) collision in Rajasthan's Dholpur, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the next ... read..

Jharkhand: BJP's Geeta Koda vows to address unemployment in Jagannathpur in the run-up to Assembly polls

Chaibasa (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 4:41:50 PM IST

Geeta Koda, the BJP candidate from the Jagannathpur Assembly seat, vowed to address the unemployment in the region in the run-up to the assembly elections. ... read..

BJP releases first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra assembly polls; DyCM Fadnavis to contest from Nagpur South West

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 4:41:39 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its first list of 99 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections, scheduled to be held on November 20. ... read..

"Omar Abdullah is just creating unnecessary controversy": BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 4:11:47 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata National party (BJP) General Secretary Tarun Chugh has criticized Jamu and Kashimir CM Omar Abdullah for attempting to politicise and create controversy over restoring statehood to the region. ... read..

Delhi Police detain AISA members protesting in support of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike for Ladakh's Sixth Schedule demand

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 4:11:44 PM IST

Delhi Police on Sunday detained members of the All India Students Association (AISA) who were protesting outside Ladakh Bhawan in support of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. ... read..

Under PM Modi's leadership, attempts made to bring health out of silo: JP Nadda at Bihar, Jharkhand Medical forum

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 3:41:40 PM IST

Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata National President JP Nadda on Sunday inaugurated the BJMFCON 2024 organized by the Bihar and Jharkhand Medical Forum (BJMF) in the national capital. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi will face tough competition in Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: Kerala BJP candidate Navya Hariprasad

Kozhikode (Kerala) | October 20, 2024 3:11:46 PM IST

BJP's candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, Navya Haridas on Sunday said that her opponent from Congress Priyanka Gandhi would be facing tough competition in the ensuing bypolls in which both of them are pitted against each other. ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | October 20, 2024 3:11:44 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 on Sunday at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi inaugurates RJ Sankara Eye hospital in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 3:11:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in his parliamentary consitutency of Varanasi. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. ... read..

Heavy rainfall expected in coastal India as cyclonic circulation moves towards Bay of Bengal

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 3:11:41 PM IST

The coastal regions of India are likely to witness heavy rainfall as an upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea has moved to the North Andaman Sea on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. ... read..

'Naxalism to be wiped out from Chhattisgarh...': Assembly Speaker Raman Singh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 20, 2024 3:11:40 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker and former Chief Minister Raman Singh stated on Sunday that the state government and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are committed to completely eradicating Naxalism in the coming year. ... read..

"BJP's dirty politics behind air and water pollution in Delhi," says CM Atishi

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 2:42:03 PM IST

As the national capital struggles with rising pollution levels, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of playing "dirty politics" which she claims is the real cause behind both air and ... read..

Blast outside Delhi school: NIA, NSG teams join probe; CM Atishi blames BJP for law and order situation

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 2:42:02 PM IST

A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA), as well as personnel from the National Disaster Relief Force on Sunday arrived at the site of explosion outside the CRPF school in Prashant Vihar, in Rohini area of national capital, which was rocked by a lou ... read..

Union Minister Mandaviya to launch 'eShram-One Stop Solution' for unorganised workers on Oct 21

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 2:42:00 PM IST

In line with the vision outlined in the recent budget announcement to develop "eShram" as a one-stop solution for unorganised labour to access various social sector schemes, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will launch the 'eShram-One Stop Solution' on Oc ... read..

NCC set to embark on its first-ever special sailing expedition ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 2:41:56 PM IST

In a maiden initiative, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is set to embark on its first-ever special sailing expedition, a flagship event leading up to the Republic Day Camp 2025. ... read..

Under PM Modi's leadership, India to be among top 10 performing countries in sports: Mansukh Mandaviya in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 20, 2024 2:41:54 PM IST

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Labour and Employment & Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said that the nation is progressing forward under the leadership of the PM, who has set a target of making India a 'Vi ... read..

Maharashtra Police nabs 'Crime Patrol' actress for kidnapping lover's nephew

Waliv (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 2:41:53 PM IST

Actress Shabreen has been arrested for kidnapping a three-and-a-half-year-old boy in Palghar district, the Waliv police confirmed on Sunday. ... read..

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