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Priyanka Gandhi calls One Nation, One Election bill, an
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 3:42:31 PM IST
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the One Nation, One Election bill, calling it an "Anti-Constitutional Bill" against the federalism of India. ... read..


Thrissur Pooram: Two Devaswoms move SC against Kerala HC's guidelines for elephant parade
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 3:42:30 PM IST
The management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, the two major participants of the famed 'Thrissur Pooram' have approached the Supreme Court challenging Kerala High Court's guidelines for the elephant parade. ... read..


"This is a country full of diversity, it is not possible": Congress' Imran Masood on 'One nation, one election' bill
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 3:42:17 PM IST
Congress MP Imran Masood criticised the introduction of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha on Tuesday and said that this is a country full of diversity dubbing the process as impossible. ... read..


Delhi Government mandates 5-star rated ACs in all Govt buildings to conserve electricity
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 3:42:13 PM IST
The Delhi government on Tuesday mandated the use of energy-efficient appliances, including BLDC fans, 5-star rated air conditioners, and other high-efficiency devices, across all its buildings to conserve electricity in the national capital. ... read..


Instagram now lets you schedule DMs
Washington | December 17, 2024 3:42:12 PM IST
Instagram users can now schedule direct messages (DMs) to be sent at a later time, a feature that has been officially launched to enhance the app's messaging experience. ... read..


"Congress opposes every good initiative": Nayab Saini slams opposition's protest over 'One Nation, One Election' bill
Panchkula (Haryana) | December 17, 2024 3:42:10 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation, One Election' bill stating that One Nation One Election will create a balance between speed of work and finances. ... read..


'One Nation One Election' bill has many shortcomings: Congress MPs raise objections on bill
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 3:42:08 PM IST
Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Tuesday stated that the 'One Nation One Election' bill has many shortcomings, adding that the bill needs detailed discussions. ... read..


"We are sending youth to Israel, while Congress is carrying bag": CM Yogi takes jibe at Priyanka Gandhi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2024 3:42:06 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for carrying a bag with "Palestine" written on it saying Uttar Pradesh is sending youth to Israel, while Congress is carrying a bag. ... read..


CRPF sets up medical camp in Naxal hotbed in Bijapur's Gundam
By Rajnish Singh

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | December 17, 2024 2:42:38 PM IST
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has set up a security camp in Gundam village, a region previously known as a Naxal stronghold. This camp, which includes a medical facility, is providing essential healthcare services to the local villagers. ... read..


HC Issues notice to Delhi Govt on PIL for rejuvenation and restoration of waterbody in Naraina
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:42:36 PM IST
The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the state government and other concerned authorities in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the rejuvenation and restoration of a waterbody located in Naraina/Mayapuri in the national capital ... read..


'One Nation, One Election' bill introduced in Lok Sabha, sent to JPC for discussion
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:42:31 PM IST
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024' and 'The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024' was formally introduced in Lok Sabha after members voted on it. The bill proposes 'One Nation One Election' or simultaneous elect ... read..


NDA leaders extends support for 'One Nation, One Election', emphasises on "time wasting" in holding separate elections
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:42:28 PM IST
National Democratic Alliance leaders on Tuesday extended their support for 'One Nation. One Election' bill, highlighting the key aspects of the bill such as the lack of "time-wasting" by holding the elections at the same time every five years. ... read..


Simultaneous election model is competent for all-round progress of Indian population: Former President Ramnath Kovind
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 17, 2024 2:42:20 PM IST
Former President and chairman of the high level committee on One Nation, One Election' Ramnath Kovind said that the 'One Nation, One Election' model is competent for the all-round progress of the Indian population. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to 45 candidates across departments
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 17, 2024 2:42:16 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minster Pushkar Singh Dhami handed over appointment letters to 45 newly selected candidates under the Home and Provincial Guard Force Department at an event in Dehradun on Tuesday. ... read..


BJP and Congress clash over MUDA scam and internal reservation.
Belagavi (Karnatka) | December 17, 2024 2:42:13 PM IST
Tensions escalated between Congress and BJP leaders in Karnataka over issues of internal reservation and alleged land allotment scams. Congress leader BK Hariprasad responded sharply to BJP President BY Vijayendra's demands on the MUDA scam, challenging h ... read..


'One Nation, One Election' bill introduced in Lok Sabha, to be sent to JPC for discussion
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:42:09 PM IST
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024' and 'The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024' was formally introduced in Lok Sabha after members voted on it. The bill proposes 'One Nation One Election' or simultaneous elect ... read..


Delhi: Lok Sabha adjourned, to reconvene at 3:00 PM today
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:42:06 PM IST
The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Tuesday after the introduction of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bills were formally introduced in the Lok Sabha after members voted on them. ... read..


National Testing Agency restructuring begins; it will conduct only entrance exams: Dharmendra Pradhan
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:12:24 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will exclusively conduct entrance exams for higher education institutions from 2025 and not recruitment exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced, emphasizing the government's shift towards computer-ada ... read..


"Attack on democracy": TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP over 'One Nation One Election' bill
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:12:19 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, claiming it is an 'unashamed' attack on democracy. ... read..


"Double engine govt becoming symbol of good governance," says PM Modi at the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 17, 2024 2:12:10 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the work done by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan and said that the BJP's double engine government is becoming a symbol of good governance. ... read..


Rs777.61 crore sanctioned for widening Shangshak-Tengnoupal road in Manipur
Manipur | December 17, 2024 2:12:09 PM IST
In a move aimed at improving infrastructure in Manipur, the government has approved a budget of Rs777.61 crore for the widening and upgrading of the Shangshak-Tengnoupal Road (Package-3) section of National Highway-102A. ... read..


CII, AICTE sign MoU to boost industry-oriented skill development
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:12:06 PM IST
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) formalised a key partnership in skill development by exchanging a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 11th CII Global Summit on Skill Development ... read..


BJP's Arjun Ram Meghwal moves to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:42:29 PM IST
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved to introduce the Constitution (129 Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, paving the way for the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. The proposal aims to hold simultaneous elections for ... read..


Court Issues show cause notice to investigating officers in acid attack case for lapse in evidence handling
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:42:20 PM IST
In an acid attack case, the Rohini court of Delhi observed that despite the presence of acid stains on the mattress of the bed where the victim was sitting at the time of the incident, the first Investigating Officer failed to seize the mattress. ... read..


"91.8% of India's schools now have electricity": Union Education Minister Pradhan
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:42:18 PM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that the high-level committee that was formed to suggest reform of the National Testing Agency (NTA) has submitted its report, and the same has been submitted before the Supreme Court. ... read..


PM Modi suggested JPC review for 'One Nation, One Election' Bill: Amit Shah
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:42:08 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that when the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill was taken up in the cabinet for approval, Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested that the bill be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed discus ... read..


PM condoles 'Encyclopedia of forest' Tulsi Gowda's demise, says her work will continue to inspire generations
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:42:03 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of environmentalist and Padma Awardee Tulsi Gowda, saying her work will continue to inspire generations to protect our planet. ... read..


"Does Congress mean to say Nehru's govt was illegal" Kiren Rijiju on One Nation, One Election
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:12:16 PM IST
As INDIA bloc opposed the One Nation, One Election bill, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju slammed Congress saying, "Does they mean to say that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's government for so long was illegal" ... read..


Opposition MPs protest in parliament over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:12:14 PM IST
Several Opposition MPs including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra gathered inside the Parliament premises to voice their concerns over the alleged atrocities against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. ... read..


"Discussion, debate, deliberation were always part of Inda's ethos and culture": Union Minister Nadda
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:12:13 PM IST
Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday highlighted that India's Constitution has drawn inspiration from country's ethos and culture. ... read..


"Militates against basic structure of Constitution": Congress MP Manish Tewari slams 'One Nation, One Election' bill
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 12:42:17 PM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday argued that the "One Nation, One Election" bill goes against the basic structure of the Constitution while registering his opposition. Tewari said that the bill would disrupt the balance between the central and state g ... read..


Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to file report on causes of pollution in Vaigai river
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2024 12:42:11 PM IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and the Tamil Nadu government to file a report identifying the causes of pollution in the Vaigai river and the proposed action plan to deal with the pro ... read..


PM Modi arrives to attend 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme in Jaipur
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 17, 2024 12:42:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Jaipur to participate in the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme, organised to mark the completion of one year of BJP government in Rajasthan. ... read..


Delhi: 44-year-old woman arrested at Delhi Airport for smuggling gold worth Rs 50 lakh
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 12:42:05 PM IST
A 44-year-old woman was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 50 lakh from Dubai to Delhi by concealing it in her rectum, Delhi Customs officials said. ... read..


Nature's Wonderland: A journey of curiosity strives to rediscover human-nature bond in urban landscapes
Guwahati (Assam) | December 17, 2024 12:42:03 PM IST
The deeper connection between humans and nature, particularly in urban landscapes, is diminishing rapidly. Guwahati, a unique urban landscape and part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot, is surrounded by eighteen hills and hillocks, eight reserve fore ... read..


"Feeling of 'one' at individual level gives birth to ego, turns power into dictatorship": Akhilesh Yadav slams 'One Nation, One Election' bill
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 12:12:17 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday opposed the "One Nation, One Election" bill, alleging that it could pave the way for dictatorship by centralising power and undermining India's democratic system. ... read..


Delhi schools receive fresh bomb threats
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 12:12:11 PM IST
Delhi Police have confirmed that some schools in Delhi received bomb threats this morning. Indian Public School in South Delhi and a school located in Saraswati Vihar, North West Delhi, were targeted. ... read..


Hyderabad: BRS MLCs, including BRS MLC K Kavitha, arrived at Telangana Legislative Council today
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 17, 2024 12:12:04 PM IST
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), along with MLC K Kavitha and other MLAs, staged a protest in the Telangana Assembly to voice their displeasure and demand justice for the farmers arrested in Lagcherla. They appeared at the Telangana Legislative Council t ... read..


Punjab: Blast at Islamabad police station in Amritsar, none injured
Amritsar (Punjab) | December 17, 2024 11:42:17 AM IST
An explosion was heard at 3 am on Tuesday morning at Islamabad police station in Punjab, police said. ... read..


Raj Kundra questions attachment of properties by ED in Bitcoin scam
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 17, 2024 11:42:16 AM IST
Businessman Raj Kundra on Tuesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate over attaching his properties in the case related to Amit Bhardwaj's Bitcoin scam. ... read..


Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi opposes 'One Nation, One Election' bill, calls it 'unconstitutional"
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 11:42:07 AM IST
Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi onShiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi opp Tuesday expressed her opposition to the "One Nation, One Election" Bill, calling it an attempt to centralise power at the expense of federalism and the Constitution. ... read..


BRS MLAs, MLCs protest in Telangana assembly over arrest of farmers from Lagcherla village
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 17, 2024 11:42:02 AM IST
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party on Tuesday protested at the Telangana Legislative Council, demanding justice for the arrested Lagcherla farmers. ... read..


Delhi: BJP demands special assembly session to present 14 CAG reports on Kejriwal government's alleged scams
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 11:12:26 AM IST
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday called for a special session of the Delhi Assembly to present 14 'suppressed' Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports that highlight alleged rregularities under the Arvind Kejriwal-led government. The ... read..


17-Year-Old Driver Hits Pedestrians in Delhi; 7-Year-Old Injured
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 11:12:23 AM IST
A 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson were injured when a car, driven by a 17-year-old boy, struck them and other pedestrians in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday. ... read..


Kerala: Rahul Gandhi pays last respects to PP Madhavan, longtime personal aide of Sonia Gandhi
Thrissur (Kerala) | December 17, 2024 11:12:13 AM IST
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid his respects to PP Madhavan, the longtime personal secretary to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, at his residence. ... read..


Farmers to stage 'Rail Roko' in Punjab at 12 noon tomorrow
AmritSahar (Punjab) | December 17, 2024 11:12:12 AM IST
As part of the ongoing protest, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday called for a 'Rail Roko' on Wednesday in Punjab for three hours starting from 12 noon. He appealed to the people of Punjab to participate in the protest. ... read..


"MoU of PKC project's 'Nadi Jodo Abhiyan' is going to be signed today," says MP CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 17, 2024 11:12:10 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said it was a historic day for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan on Tuesday as an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) of Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) project's Nadi Jodo Abhiyan was going to be signed under the leader ... read..


Opposition parties oppose 'One Nation, One Election' bill; Cong says it's 'first milestone to bringing new constitution'
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 11:12:09 AM IST
Several opposition leaders, including Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) MPs, on Tuesday expressed their opposition to the "One Nation, One Election" Bill, which aims to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies ... read..


Arjun Ram Meghwal to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha today
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 10:12:18 AM IST
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, paving the way for the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, which aims to hold sim ... read..


Railways to eliminate 21 level-crossing gates in Prayagraj for Kumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2024 10:12:13 AM IST
In preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh, North Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Shashi Kant Tripathi announced that the Indian Railways is eliminating 21 level-crossing gates in Prayagraj to ensure smoother movement of traffic. ... read..


President Murmu to visit Andhra, Telangana from Dec 17 to 21
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 10:12:11 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from December 17 to 21, 2024. ... read..


Congress opposes 'One Nation, One Election' bill, MP Manis Tewari raises concerns over federalism
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 10:12:08 AM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday submitted a formal notice to oppose the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


Congress opposes 'One Nation, One Election' bill, MP Manish Tewari raises concerns over federalism
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 10:12:07 AM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday submitted a formal notice to oppose the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


Lok Sabha: Congress MP Manickam Tagore moves adjournment motion to discuss ongoing hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 10:12:05 AM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday morning moved an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the ongoing hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, which has entered its 21st day. ... read..


Parliament: Congress' Vijay Vasanth moves adjournment motion to discuss 'unemployment crisis'
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 9:42:05 AM IST
Congress MP Vijay Vasanth on Tuesday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss India's "deepening unemployment crisis", citing CMIE and PLFS data, which show the unemployment rate at 7.8% in September 2024. ... read..


Morning prayers offered at reopened Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2024 9:42:02 AM IST
People gathered for morning prayers at the Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal, which reopened on December 14 after remaining closed since 1978. ... read..


PM Modi to inaugurate and launch projects worth over Rs 46,300 crore in Rajasthan today
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 17, 2024 9:12:10 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday to participate in the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme, according to the Prime Minister's office. ... read..


Ashwani Kumar Sharma takes charge as BSF IG Tripura
West Tripura (Tripura) | December 17, 2024 9:12:07 AM IST
Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF), took over the charge of IG BSF Tripura here on Monday. ... read..


Delhi: Fire at factory in Bawana Industrial area, none injured
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 9:12:06 AM IST
A massive fire broke out in a factory at N-63 Sector-1 Bawana Industrial area in New Delhi on Tuesday morning, fire department officials said. ... read..


Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flags off 'Fit India' cycling movement in Delhi
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 9:12:04 AM IST
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday flagged off 'Fit India' cycling movement at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. ... read..


Delhi NCR: AQI breaches 400 mark, enters 'severe' category
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 9:12:03 AM IST
According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Delhi's air quality has worsened further, with levels again breaching the 400 mark and falling into the 'severe' category. ... read..


Congress MP Mallu Ravi calls Abhishek Banerjee's remarks on EVMs "ridiculous"
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 8:42:04 AM IST
Congress MP Mallu Ravi slammed TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's remarks asking those questioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to prove their claims before the Election Commission, calling the statement "ridiculous" and asserting that evidence of tamper ... read..


Atul Subhash case: Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Nikita Singhania' uncle
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2024 8:42:02 AM IST
The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, one of the accused in the Atul Subhash suicide case. ... read..


Delhi: Man finds wife with her lover, beats him to death
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 8:12:08 AM IST
A man killed down his wife's lover after he found the two together in his house, Delhi Police said on Monday. ... read..


Tripura: Indian Army commemorates 53rd Vijay Diwas with grandeur in Agartala
Agartala (Tripura) | December 17, 2024 8:12:05 AM IST
The Indian Army commemorated the 53rd Vijay Diwas, marking India's decisive victory in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, with a series of events at the iconic Albert Ekka War Memorial in Agartala. ... read..


Tripura CM Manik Saha invites investors to tap into Tripura's growth potential
Agartala (Tripura) | December 17, 2024 8:12:03 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha invited investors to consider setting up projects in Tripura and assured them that the state government would provide all necessary support. ... read..


Gujarat: Minor girl raped in Bharuch, efforts underway to nab accused
Bharuch (Gujarat) | December 17, 2024 7:42:05 AM IST
A minor girl was allegedly raped in Gujarat's Bharuch, the police said in the early hours of Tuesday. ... read..


Delhi: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 7:12:06 AM IST
As the temperature dipped in Delhi on Monday night, people took refuge at the night shelters across various locations in the national capital. ... read..


Union Minister Annpurna Devi chairs meeting of Consultative Committee of MPs
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 6:12:06 AM IST
The Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Women and Child Development was held in the national capital on Monday. ... read..


Bhutan: Assam CM attends roadshow, business session for 'Advantage Assam 2.0' in Thimphu
General News | December 17, 2024 6:12:04 AM IST
Thimphu [Bhutan], December 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay attended a business event hosted by the Assam Government on 'Advantage Assam 2.0- Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025', an ... read..


"Can't get rid of wrongdoings by holding Mahila Adalat": BJP's Mahila Morcha lashes out at Kejriwal
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 5:42:03 AM IST
Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha held a protest outside Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence, while heavily criticising the former Chief Minister over the issue of women security. ... read..


Students protest outside DU Law Faculty demanding extension of exams; blocked dean escorted by police
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 5:12:02 AM IST
Several law students protested outside the Delhi University Law Faculty in the early hours of Tuesday demanding the exams be extended by 10 days. ... read..


"ECI not ready to accept...": Congress' Rajeev Shukla backs party's doubts over EVM
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 3:42:07 AM IST
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla on Monday criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI), saying that the party had presented several demonstrations regarding the possibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) being hacked, but the election body didn't acc ... read..


"Stopping farmers at border is undemocratic," says Bhupinder Hooda
Rohtak (Haryana) | December 17, 2024 3:42:06 AM IST
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre on Monday over the ongoing farmer protests and said stopping the farmers at the border is "undemocratic." ... read..


Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi participates in 'Vijay Diwas Santhya' to honour armed forces
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2024 3:42:04 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi participated in the 'Vijay Diwas Santhya' event in Chennai on Monday and paid tributes to the Indian armed forces for the victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. ... read..


"We welcome this bill": BJP MPs exude support for 'One Nation, One Election'
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 3:42:03 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday expressed their full support for the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which aims to synchronise national and state elections, calling it a "very important bill." ... read..


Shiv Sena issues whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in House today
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 2:42:05 AM IST
Shiv Sena has issued a whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House today as some "important legislative business" is scheduled to be discussed, Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party said. ... read..


Kharge accuses PM Modi of distorting facts about Nehru, Sitharaman says Congress violated constitutional norms
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:12:04 AM IST
Rajya Sabha saw a lively debate on Monday on 75 years of the Constitution with opposition members accusing the BJP-led government of eroding constitutional values and the BJP leaders attacking Congress over decisions of its government starting from first ... read..


GRAP Stage IV reintroduced in NCR as AQI breaches 400 mark
New Delhi | December 17, 2024 1:12:03 AM IST
In the wake of deteriorating air quality, the Sub-Committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) schedule in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with 'immediate effect' on Mond ... read..


Amit Shah visits Naxal stronghold Gundam in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, meets villagers
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | December 16, 2024 11:42:17 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday visited Gundam village in Bijapur's Chhattisgarh, the den of Bastar's most-dreaded Maoist leader, Madvi Hidma, commander of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army, and interacted with villagers there and shared the ... read..


A Salute to Valour: The Captain Jintu Gogoi, Vir Chakra football tournament begins
Dimapur (Assam) | December 16, 2024 11:42:15 PM IST
Spear Corps of the Indian Army unveiled the coveted trophy for the much-anticipated Captain Jintu Gogoi, Vir Chakra Football Tournament on the illustrious occasion of Vijay Diwas, said a statement from Indian Army on Monday. ... read..


ED attaches properties worth Rs 23.72 crore in money laundering case
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 11:42:13 PM IST
The Patna Zonal Office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached immovable assets worth Rs 23.72 crore in connection with a money laundering case, the agency said in a release on Monday. ... read..


Assam government plans to empower 30 lakh women as Lakhpati Didis
Guwahati (Assam) | December 16, 2024 11:42:04 PM IST
The Assam government has set a target to make at least 30 lakh women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the state into Lakhpati Didi (Lakhpati Baideu), with a plan to generate a business worth Rs 30,000 crore annually. ... read..


"They never allowed to open temple": UP CM Yogi slams previous govt
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 11:12:15 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has slammed the previous government, accusing them of preventing the reopening of the ancient Shiva-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, for over four decades. ... read..


Mizoram: Assam Rifles, Customs Preventive Force seize smuggled cigarettes worth more than Rs 1 crore
Champhai (Mizoram) | December 16, 2024 11:12:08 PM IST
Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Preventive Force, Champhai, recovered 77 cases of foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs one crore ten thousand in the general area of Chhungte of Mizoram's Champhai district, a release stated on Monday. ... read..


Construction of capital Amaravathi will be completed in 3 years: Andhra Minister
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 11:12:07 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, P Narayana, has announced that the construction of the state's capital city, Amaravathi, will be completed within the next three years. This ambitious project aims to transform ... read..


"Ustad Zakir Hussain was a great artist, his death created a vacuum": J-K CM
Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 16, 2024 10:42:17 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that Ustad Zakir Hussain was a great artist and his death created a vacuum in the country. ... read..


"BPSC students and teachers went through a mental trauma": Khan Sir on normalisation process
Patna (Bihar) | December 16, 2024 10:42:15 PM IST
Educator and YouTuber Faizal Khan on Monday argued that the uncertainty around normalisation creates unnecessary anxiety among students preparing for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Preliminary Examination, stating that the decision has caused ... read..


"When they win, they remain silent": Union Minister BL Verma slams Congress amid row over EVMs
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:42:13 PM IST
Union Minister BL Verma slammed the Congress hours after the TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee objected to the allegations of the Congress over the functioning of the Electronic Voting Machines. ... read..


'One Nation, One Election' bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha tomorrow
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:42:08 PM IST
The 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which provides for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies, is slated to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. ... read..


"Want younger generation to listen to debate on Constitution": Union Minister Chirag Paswan
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:42:06 PM IST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday expressed his desire for the younger generation to engage in debates on the adoption of the 75 years of the Indian Constitution, emphasising the importance of understanding and appreciating the Constitution, which is ... read..


Hell Race: Border Chapter pays tribute to armed forces on Vijay Diwas 2024
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 16, 2024 10:12:40 PM IST
Hell Race Adventures organised 'The Hell Race: The Border Chapter (Jaisalmer-Laungewala)' 2024 on December 14-15, 2024, to honour the bravery and sacrifice of the Armed Forces on the occasion of Vijay Diwas 2024, commemorating their heroics during the Ind ... read..


Himachal CM Sukhu meets delegation of Gram Panchayat in Rohru
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 10:12:38 PM IST
A delegation from Gram Panchayat Khabal, located in the Chohara area of the Rohru Assembly Constituency in Shimla district, met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, according to an official press release. ... read..


Badal assassination attempt: Court sends Narain Singh Chaura to 14-day judicial custody
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:12:34 PM IST
The Punjab Police on Monday presented Narain Singh Chaura, the accused in the alleged assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, before the Amritsar Court. ... read..


Himachal: CM Sukhu releases government calendar for year 2025
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 10:12:32 PM IST
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the government calendar for the year 2025 here on Monday which has pictures of various innovative schemes of the State Government. The calendar has been brought out by the state's Printing and Stationery Depa ... read..


"If we have to make 'Viksit Bharat', we have to excel in what other countries are doing.."Jitendra Singh
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:12:30 PM IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated on Monday that if the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' had to be achieved, then the nation has to excel at what other countries are doing. ... read..


"Reality of Modi govt and its propaganda machine...": Jairam Ramesh slams BJP on satellite spectrum
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:12:24 PM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government over its decision to allocate spectrum for satellite-based communications through administrative processes rather than auctions. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Evening prayers offered at reopened Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 10:12:20 PM IST
Prayers were offered and rituals were performed at the reopened Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal district on Monday evening. ... read..


Uttarakhand: ED attaches properties worth Rs 4.56 crore in BTC fund scam
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 16, 2024 10:12:19 PM IST
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Dehradun has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth approximately Rs 4.56 crore in connection with a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the agency said o ... read..


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