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"I want to contribute Rs 5.11 cr for inmates' welfare": Sukesh Chandrasekhar writes to DG Prisons

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 12:34:44 PM IST

Incarcerated conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Director General of Prisons, seeking permission to contribute a demand draft of Rs 5.11 crore from him towards the welfare of inmates and their families who are not able to pay f ... read..

Bilkis Bano case: SC agrees to constitute new bench to hear plea against early release of 11 convicts

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 12:34:42 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will constitute a bench to hear a plea challenging the pre-mature release of 11 convicts who had gang-raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves establishment, upgradation of 184 health institutions

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 22, 2023 12:05:28 PM IST

A cabinet meeting, chaired by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Tuesday evening approved the establishment and upgradation of 184 health institutions with an aim to improve the health facilities in the state. ... read..

Guwahati shopkeeper buys scooty using coins saved over 5-6 years

Guwahati (Assam) | March 22, 2023 11:34:54 AM IST

In an inspiring story, a small shopkeeper of Guwahati, Md. Saidul Hoque finally fulfilled his dream after buying a new scooty using his stored coins. ... read..

Membership of MPs, MLAs with "fake caste certificates" should be cancelled: VHP

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 11:34:49 AM IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has demanded cancellation of membership of all those "fraudulent" MPs and MLAs who won reserved seats by submitting "fake caste certificates." ... read..

Ugadi 2023: All you need to know about this festival

By Heena Mishra

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 11:34:46 AM IST

Ugadi is mostly celebrated in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra to mark the beginning of the 'New Year'. It takes place on the first day of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu calendar, which typically falls during March o ... read..

"Congress making fake promises," says CM Bommai as campaigning for assembly polls intensifies

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2023 11:06:31 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for "trying to fool people" by making "fake" promises in its bid to return to the helm of the state after a gap of five years. ... read..

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Try out these easy-to-make snacks during nine-day fasting

By Heena Mishra

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 11:06:22 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day festival that usually falls in the months of March or April, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. It is celebrated with great fervour and devotion across India. The festival is also known as 'Vasant Navaratri' as it is obs ... read..

Gujarat: Fire breaks out at packaging company in Bharuch

Bharuch (Gujarat) | March 22, 2023 10:35:34 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a packaging company in Bharuch (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) GIDC, Gujarat on Wednesday. ... read..

Rajasthan at number two in terms of economic development: CM Ashok Gehlot

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | March 22, 2023 10:35:30 AM IST

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday highlighted Rajasthan's economic growth at the International Exhibition Festival and said that the state is at number two in terms of economic development. ... read..

Mumbai Police arrest close aide of bookie Anil Jaisinghani in extortion case of Fadnavis' wife

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2023 10:35:28 AM IST

Mumbai Police said they have arrested Nirmal Jaisinghani, a close aide of bookie Anil Jaisinghani, in connection with the blackmail and extortion case filed by Amrita Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. ... read..

Kerala Governor presents maiden 'Kerala Puraskarngal' awards, M T Vasudevan Nair awarded state's highest civilian honour

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 22, 2023 10:05:01 AM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan has presented maiden 'Kerala Puraskarngal', the state awards to the eminent personalities who have made an outstanding contribution in various spheres of social life. ... read..

Nikki murder case: Court directs preservation of call detail record of accused

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 10:04:57 AM IST

Delhi's Dwarka court on Tuesday directed to preserve the Call Detail Record (CDR) along with the mobile location of one of the accused Lokesh Yadav in the Nikki Yadav murder case. ... read..

Punjab: 154 people arrested for 'disturbing' peace as fugitive Amritpal continues to evade police

Chandigarh | March 22, 2023 9:35:01 AM IST

As fugitive Amritpal Singh continues to evade police for the fifth consecutive day, Punjab Police on Tuesday said they have arrested 154 people for disturbing 'peace and harmony' in the state, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Sukhchain Gill ... read..

Delhi: 6 arrested for putting up objectionable posters against PM Modi

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 9:07:11 AM IST

More than 100 FIRs have been registered and six people have been arrested in connection with objectionable posters, including those with derogatory remarks against the Prime Minister, across the national capital. ... read..

Outbreak of disasters can be minimized only by proactive approach: Uttarakhand CM

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2023 7:34:38 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday inaugurated the "International Conference on Use of Modern Technology for Disaster Management" in Dehradun. ... read..

Resolve problems raised by MLAs regarding constituencies without delay: Uttarakhand CM directs officials

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2023 7:34:36 AM IST

Reviewing ongoing works and developmental schemes of the Legislative Assemblies, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday instructed officers to solve the problems being raised by the MLAs of their constituencies quickly. ... read..

Atal Innovation Mission launches 'Stories of Change' for promoting grassroots innovations

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 7:06:40 AM IST

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog on Tuesday launched the Stories of Change - a series of captivating journeys of 15 change-makers from grassroots. ... read..

Chaitra Navratri begins, devotees offer prayer at Delhi's Jhandewalan Temple

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 6:35:08 AM IST

Marking the first day of Chaitra Navratri, early morning 'aarti' was performed at the famous Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

"Will teach BJP lesson at appropriate time": BRS MLA on K Kavitha's questioning by ED

Hyderabad | March 22, 2023 6:05:09 AM IST

With Enforcement Directorate (ED) grilling Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's daughter K Kavitha in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Danam Nagender lashed out at Centre saying the BRS will teach B ... read..

Lookout circular, non-bailable warrant against Amritpal Singh

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 22, 2023 6:05:08 AM IST

Punjab Police issued a lookout circular (LOC) and non-bailable warrant (NBW) against 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, the fugitive Khalistani sympathiser. ... read..

Karnataka govt started irrigation projects worth Rs 2,800 cr in Krishna basin: CM Bommai

Bagalakote (Karnataka) | March 22, 2023 5:34:12 AM IST

With the aim to facilitate farmers of the Krishna basin, the Karnataka government has started irrigation projects worth Rs 2,800 crores, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday. ... read..

Himachal CM launches awareness campaign to eradicate lantana, prevention of forest fire

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2023 5:34:08 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the 'Hategi Fulnu, Lautegi Charagah' campaign on the occasion of World Forestry Day, which aims to sensitize people about forest fire prevention and ecosystem restoration in lantana-inf ... read..

Gang duped 300 people in 4 months on pretext of providing visa; two held

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

With the arrest of two men, Delhi Police have busted an international gang of fake visa providers in West Delhi, who had duped around 300 people, an official said on Tuesday. ... read..

'Take off judicial work, send for training': SC on magistrates who don't follow court's order on bail

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that magistrates, who pass orders passed in bail matters in breach of its guidelines and the law, may be taken off judicial work and sent to academies for skill upgrade. ... read..

TSPSC paper leak: Telangana SIT summons state BJP chief

Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

The Telangana government's Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) question paper leak, on Tuesday summoned state BJP President Bandi Sanjay Kumar to appear before it on March 24 and submit evidence ... read..

Delhi govt issues directions to ensure unhindered admission in EWS category in schools

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 5:03:59 AM IST

To remove the hassle in the process of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) admissions in entry classes and avoid inconvenience to the parents and children allotted seats in the draw, the Directorate of Education on Tuesday chalked out a four-point action pl ... read..

ITBP top official discusses security arrangements at LAC with Arunachal Governor

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2023 5:03:57 AM IST

Inspector General, North Eastern Frontier Headquarters, Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Abdul Ghani Mir called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd) at Raj Bhavan in Itanagar on Tuesday. ... read..

Major quake shakes north India, triggers panic

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST

Strong tremors, lasting for several seconds, shook most of north India on Tuesday evening, creating panic among the people. ... read..

BJP's attempt to polarise Vokkaliga votes by 'Tipu killers' narrative suffers setback

Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST

BJPs mission to capture south Karnataka, especially the Vokkaliga vote bank, by extending the claims of Hindu activists that erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan was killed by Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, and not by the Britishers, have suffered a setback. ... read..

Earthquake tremors spark panic among residents of Delhi, other parts of North India

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 4:34:29 AM IST

The earthquake tremours on Tuesday evening caused panic among people across several cities in North India. ... read..

Karnataka govt to provide drinking water to 4.64 lakh houses in Vijayapura: CM Bommai

Vijayapura (Karnataka) | March 22, 2023 4:34:23 AM IST

Karnataka government has set a target of providing drinking water to 4.64 lakh households in Vijayapura district and has already given the connection to 2.87 lakh houses, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday. ... read..

UP IT and Electronics Dept providing investors to young entrepreneurs to promote innovation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2023 4:34:22 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is trying his best to make the state a hub of innovation and to achieve this end he is providing investors to young entrepreneurs. On the instructions of the CM, the UP IT and Electronics Department is motivati ... read..

Unseasonal rains cause widespread crop loss in Telangana

Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Unseasonal rains and hailstorm in parts of Telangana have damaged standing crops in more than 1.50 lakh acres, according to initial estimates by the state government. ... read..

Hry: Now, MLAs can spend Rs 2 cr for development works in urban areas

Chandigarh | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in his reply on the budget speech in the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday announced that now MLAs can spend Rs 2 crore being given under the Vidhayak Adarsh Gram Yojana for development works in the urban areas as well. ... read..

Andhra government issues gazette notification for new zone in Amaravati

Amaravati | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

In a controversial move, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday declared a new zone R-5 in Amravati. ... read..

Teachers' scam: Manik Bhattacharya's judicial custody extended till May 18

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court here on Tuesday sent Trinamool Congress legislator and the West Bengal Board of Primary Education's former President Manik Bhattacharya to judicial custody till May 18 in connection with the multi- ... read..

Bihar's Class 12 board results declared, pass percentage 83.70

Patna | Wednesday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) on Tuesday issued the result of Class 12 board exams. ... read..

Delhi LG launches plantation drive for restoration of Yamuna floodplains

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 3:35:18 AM IST

On the occasion of International Day of Forests, Delhi Lt. Governor, VK Saxena along with Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday launched the plantation drive for restoration of the Yamuna floodplains on the ... read..

HP signs MoU with French Agency to improve drinking water, sanitation services in 5 towns

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2023 3:35:16 AM IST

To improve drinking water and sanitation services in five towns of Himachal Pradesh, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Rs 817.12 crore project has been signed by the State Government with the French Development Agency Agence Francaise de Developpment ... read..

'Principles of natural justice not violated': SC upholds abolition of Odisha Administrative Tribunal

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Centre's decision to abolish the Odisha Administrative Tribunal (OAT), saying its abolition does not leave litigants without a remedy or without a forum to adjudicate the dispute and also does not violate the fundamenta ... read..

Two Russian cops injured while trying to break up cat-dog fight

Moscow | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Two policemen in Russia's Moscow region were reportedly injured when they came to the defence of a police dog attacked by a vicious assailant - a feral cat. ... read..

Charge sheet in minister murder case will be filed on time: Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

The charge sheet in the murder of minister Naba Kishore Das will be filed within prescribed time frame, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday. ... read..

Amit Shah to visit Karnataka twice in next 5 days

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:08 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is frequently visiting Karnataka as the BJP's election campaign picks up pace. Shah is set to visit the state twice in the next five days. During his visit on March 26, Shah will be unveiling three statues. ... read..

'Bharat Gaurav' train flagged off, to explore the beauty of NE region

New Delhi/Guwahati | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:08 AM IST

The Bharat Gaurav train was launched by the Indian Railways on Tuesday for the northeast to explore the beauty of the picturesque mountainous region. ... read..

Bihar govt to compensate farmers for crop loss

Patna | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:08 AM IST

The Bihar government on Tuesday said that it has decided to compensate farmers for their crop loss they suffered due to hailstorms in several districts. ... read..

Government to promote AYUSH treatment through health tourism

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 3:05:24 AM IST

The Ministry of Ayush signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to work together for the promotion of Medical Value Travel in Ayurveda and other tradition ... read..

Coal scam: ED summons Bengal Law Minister Malay Ghatak to Delhi

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday issued fresh summons to West Bengal Law Minister Malay Ghatak for questioning in connection with the multi-crore coal scam in the state. ... read..

J&K and Ladakh trade fair in Mumbai paves way for socio-economic links with Maha

Mumbai | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

A five-day trade fair cum expo of the Union Territories of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to pave the way for establishing a socio-economic corridor with Maharashtra, and also to promote them afresh as a Bollywood shooting destination, organisers sai ... read..

Unseasonal rain: MP govt announces compensation for damaged crops

Bhopal | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

Unseasonal rain and hailstorms played havoc with farmers in Madhya Pradesh as their standing crops were damaged. Rain accompanied by gusty winds has been pounding the western and northern parts of the state for the last four days at intervals. ... read..

Tell Mumbai Police to lodge FIR in Solanki's death: IIT-B students to Fadnavis

Mumbai | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

At least three IIT-Bombay students' associations have written to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to direct the Mumbai Police and the SIT to accept a complaint by the parents of Darshan Solanki, a Dalit student who ended his ... read..

Calcutta HC tells Bengal to prepare guidelines on civic volunteers' role in police duty

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday has directed the West Bengal government to define the role of civic volunteers in assisting regular police forces in maintaining law & order problems and prepare detailed guidelines on this count. ... read..

EC holds meeting to review national party status of NCP, Trinamool, CPI

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The Election Commission on Tuesday held a meeting to review the national party status of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Trinamool Congress, and the Communist Party of India. ... read..

Cattle scam: Anubrata to be lodged in Tihar jail, Trinamool says 'petty matter'

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

With the Rouse Avenue Courts in the national capital on Tuesday sending Trinamool Congress strongman Anubrata Mondal, the prime accused in the multi-crore cattle smuggling scam in West Bengal, to judicial custody till April 3, the once 'Tiger of Birbhum' ... read..

JD-U's new Executive Committee announced, K.C. Tyagi not in list

Patna | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

After a long time, Janata Dal United (JD-U) on Tuesday announced a new national Executive Committee and senior leader Mangni Lal Mandal has been given the post of national Vice President of the party. ... read..

NIA files supplementary chargesheet against Hizbul militant in J&K conspiracy case

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its first supplementary chargesheet against an overground worker of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in the J&K terrorism conspiracy case. ... read..

Parliamentary panel asks govt to adhere to strict timelines for rooftop solar projects

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

A Parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the fact that against the overall target of 40 GW, only 7.40 GW of rooftop solar projects have been installed in the country, and has asked the government to adhere to strict timelines while approving appli ... read..

3-day-old girl found in garbage bin in Delhi's Nangloi

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

A three-day-old girl was found lying abandoned in a garbage bin in Outer Delhi's Nangloi area on Tuesday morning, an official said. ... read..

NIA chargesheets 12 alleged members of Khalistani outfits

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday filed its first chargesheet against 12 accused, found to have links with pro-Khalistani outfits and Pak-based conspirators, in one of the three terror-gangster nexus cases it is investigating. ... read..

TN announces overseas training programme for 150 farmers

Chennai | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:08 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam, in his agriculture budget for the financial year 2023-23 on Tuesday, proposed that 150 farmers from the state would be provided overseas training in new farming techniques. ... read..

BJP, Congress exchange barbs as parliament logjam continues; Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker for permission to respond to allegations

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 2:05:14 AM IST

The disruptions in parliament continued for the seventh day on Tuesday with no indications yet of the logjam ending soon as both BJP and the opposition sharpened their attack on each other. ... read..

Mizoram: Two women apprehended with drugs worth Rs 60 lakh in Aizawl

Aizawl (Mizoram) | March 22, 2023 2:05:07 AM IST

Foiling a smuggling bid, Assam Rifles recovered heroin worth Rs 60 lakh from Aizawl and apprehended two women. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate ITU Area Office, launch 'Call before u dig' App today

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 2:05:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre in India at a programme in Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday. ... read..

Border clash: Mukhroh village part of Meghalaya, claims CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma refuted his Assam counterpart's assertion on Tuesday in the state assembly, insisting that Mukroh village, on the contentious interstate border with Assam, where a violent skirmish claimed six lives last year, is ... read..

Raj Thackeray to address large gathering at Shivaji Park on Wed

Mumbai | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

The President of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Raj Thackeray, will address a large rally at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Dadar on Wednesday, coinciding with the 'Gudi Padwa' festival. ... read..

'Indian diplomatic service perhaps most short-staffed compared to many other countries'