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Pitkul hands cheque worth Rs 11 crore to CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 20, 2024 2:41:47 PM IST

The Managing Director of Pitkul on Sunday presented a dividend cheque of Rs 11 crore to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, according to a press release. ... read..

Veteran Communist leader, former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan turns 101

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 20, 2024 2:41:44 PM IST

Veteran communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala VS Achuthanandan turned 101 on Friday. ... read..

"No such provision for using bulldozer...": SP Ayodhya MP over UP govt serving demolition notices to accused in Bahraich violence

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 2:41:42 PM IST

Following Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's action in response to the violence in Bahraich, which included issuing a demolition notice to the accused, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad expressed on Sunday that he does not understand why CM Y ... read..

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde to visit Palghar, Dahanu today as part of 'Jan Samvad tour'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 2:12:04 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde will visit Palghar and Dahanu today (Sunday) as part of the Shiv Sena's Jan Samvad tour. ... read..

"It will never happen" Union Minister L Murugan on DMK attempts to portray BJP as anti-Tamil

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 20, 2024 2:12:01 PM IST

Union Minister L Murugan on Sunday accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of portraying the BJP as a party that is against Tamils and seeking to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Union Minister Giriraj Singh accuses Congress, RJD of temple vandalism in Bihar

Purnea (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 2:11:55 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged that members of the Congress and RJD vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. on Sunday. ... read..

RSS Pracharak Prashikshan camp to be organised in Gwalior from Oct 31 to Nov 4

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 2:11:46 PM IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold a 'Pracharak Prashikshan' camp in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, from October 31 to November 4. ... read..

'RJD not getting appropriate representation in seat-sharing for Jharkhand assembly polls': RJD State President

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 2:11:44 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) State President Sanjay Singh Yadav on Sunday expressed dissatisfaction with the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections, stating that the party was not receiving adequate representation. ... read..

"When 40 percent of Delhi is living in slums, how could the CM live in such a luxurious house?": Swati Maliwal

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 2:11:43 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Sunday questioned how the party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, could live in a luxurious house when 40 percent of Delhi's population resides in slums. ... read..

BJP MP Lahar Singh calls for accountability in Mysore Urban Development Authority alleged scandal

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 20, 2024 2:11:41 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Lahar Singh recently addressed allegations related to the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scandal, calling for accountability and transparency in the investigation. ... read..

Punjab police arrest five key Bambiha-Kaushal gang operatives; 9 illegal weapons and 15 cartridges recovered

Jalandhar (Punjab) | October 20, 2024 1:41:59 PM IST

Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on Sunday arrested five key operatives of the Bambiha-Kaushal Gang and recovered nine illegal weapons along with 15 cartridges smuggled from Madhya Pradesh, a Punjab police official said. ... read..

Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for by-polls on four assembly seats of Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 20, 2024 1:41:58 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, announced its candidates for all four assembly seats in Punjab that will face by-polls on November 13. ... read..

Yamuna river froth contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into atmosphere, warns expert

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 1:41:56 PM IST

Experts have raised concerns over the toxic white froth in the Yamuna River, stating that it contains harmful organic matter which releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. ... read..

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

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 1:41:51 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..

Assam STF seize 637 grams of heroin worth Rs six crore; two held

Kamrup (Assam) | October 20, 2024 1:41:45 PM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police seized 637 grams of heroin worth Rs six crore from a vehicle in the Amingaon area of Assam's Kamrup district late on Saturday night. Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the case, officials ... read..

"AAP leaders were seen bursting crackers during pollution crisis": Congress leader Abhishek Dutt

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 1:41:44 PM IST

Congress leader Abhishek Dutt alleged on Sunday that AAP leaders were seen bursting crackers and celebrating at a time when Delhi was suffering from worsening air pollution. ... read..

"No vision only confusion": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla slams INDIA bloc

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 1:11:48 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla slammed the INDIA bloc ahead of the assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, and said the alliance has "no vision" but only confusion. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi always carries Constitution but doesn't follow it: JDU's Khalid Anwar

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 1:11:46 PM IST

Janata Dal-United leader Dr Khalid Anwar slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi over his allegation that Bharatiya Janata Party undermines the history of Advisasis, and said that the Congress leader only carries the Constitution but doesn't ... read..

Rajasthan: 'Illegal' house of two accused in stabbing incident at Jaipur temple demolished

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 20, 2024 1:11:45 PM IST

Jaipur district administration has demolished the house of a father-son duo involved in an alleged stabbing incident at a temple in the city. The house allegedly built illegally inside the temple premises, was torn down using a bulldozer. ... read..

"Congress government in Karnataka won't last till 2028," says former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Mandya (Karnataka) | October 20, 2024 12:41:48 PM IST

Launching a sharp attack on the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government, Union Minister and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday said that the Congress in the state will not last until 2028. He added that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ... read..

"Such incidents happen in state where alcohol is banned...": RJD MP Misa Bharti on Bihar Hooch tragedy

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 12:41:46 PM IST

Following the loss of 33 lives in the Bihar hooch tragedy, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Misa Bharti remarked on Sunday that such incidents occur in states where alcohol is banned. ... read..

Heavy security deployed ahead of PM Modi's visit to Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 2:11:49 PM IST

Heavy security has been deployed in Varanasi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Sunday where he will lay the foundation for several development projects worth approximately Rs 6,100 crore. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi does not know what to say": BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 12:41:43 PM IST

BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being out of touch with what to say and labelling his team as part of the 'tukde tukde' gang. ... read..

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut alleges BJP trying to 'mess up' voters' list in Maharashtra with EC's help

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 12:41:42 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday accused the BJP of tampering with voters' list in Maharashtra with the help of the Election Commission. He said that the Opposition would raise this issue on international platforms. ... read..

Chhattisgarh Minister gives shoulder, carries mortal remains of two ITBP jawans killed in Naxal attack

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 20, 2024 12:41:40 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Minister Tank Ram Verma on Sunday shouldered and carried the mortal remains of two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel who lost their lives in an IED attack by Naxals in the Narayanpur district, as a mark of tribute. ... read..

Material used in blast outside Delhi school resembles crude bomb, says forensic lab sources; Probe underway

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 12:41:49 PM IST

The material that was used in the blast outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in Rohini, Delhi, resembles a crude bomb, but the details will be clear after full reports are received, Forensic Science Laboratory sources said. ... read..

"Unfortunate, there have been deaths everywhere": RJD Chief Lalu Yadav on Bihar hooch tragedy

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 12:11:41 PM IST

Criticising the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over the recent hooch tragedy, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday described the incident as "unfortunate" and lamented the widespread deaths. ... read..

Mumbai Customs seize 8.909 kg of ganja worth Rs 8 crore from passenger

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 12:11:38 PM IST

Mumbai Customs officials intercepted a passenger at the airport and recovered 8.909 kg of suspected ganja from him, according to the authorities. ... read..

Delhi Cyber Police arrest 4 in major online investment fraud case

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 11:41:48 AM IST

The Delhi Cyber Police team arrested four individuals on Saturday in connection with an online investment scam. ... read..

"JMM govt has only looted Jharkhand in last five years," says BJP's Babulal Marandi

Dhanwar (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 11:41:43 AM IST

In a sharp criticism of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jharkhand president and party candidate from Dhanwar constituency, Babulal Marandi, accused the JMM of plundering the state's resources over the past five years. He cla ... read..

J-K: Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway along LOC in Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 20, 2024 11:41:40 AM IST

An encounter between security forces and terrorists is underway along the Line of Control (LOC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army officially stated on Sunday. ... read..

Hindus across party lines support 'Swabhiman Yatra' in Bihar: Giriraj Singh

Purnea (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 11:41:39 AM IST

BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday claimed that Hindus in JD(U), RJD, Communist parties, Congress and BJP are supporting his 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' in Bihar. ... read..

"We decided to sacrifice and are only contesting for two seats": JDU MLC Khalid Anwar

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

Regarding the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, Janata Dal-United (JDU) MLC Dr Khalid Anwar stated that while the party had initially wanted to contest more seats, it ultimately decided to contest only two to prioritise the state's development. ... read..

Air quality in Delhi deteriorating because of buses coming from UP, says AAP

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 11:11:51 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party led Delhi government has said that a major reason behind the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, especially in the Anand Vihar area, is the buses coming from the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Telangana: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay condemns lathi-charge on protestors at Shri Muthyalamma Devi temple

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2024 11:11:50 AM IST

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has condemned the lathi charge on protestors at the Shri Muthyalamma Devi temple, criticising the government for targeting those protesting instead of addressing the actual crime. ... read..

"So damn pleased with myself, completed Kashmir Half Marathon - 21 KM": J-K CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 20, 2024 11:11:42 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in Kashmir's first-ever International Marathon on Sunday and expressed pride in completing the 21 km run. ... read..

"Our sustained efforts appear to be paying dividends": CM Mamata after Centre favours exempting health insurance premiums

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2024 10:41:43 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday stated that the state government's sustained efforts have led to the BJP-led Central government reconsidering the 18 per cent GST on health and life insurance products/policies, with potential modificat ... read..

Rajasthan: Twelve people killed after bus rams into tempo in Dholpur district

Dholpur (Rajasthan) | October 20, 2024 10:41:39 AM IST

Twelve people were killed after a sleeper bus collided with a tempo (three wheeled auto-rikshaw) in Rajasthan's Dholpur district, officials confirmed on Sunday. ... read..

Delhi: Blast reported outside CRPF school in Rohini, search underway

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 10:11:48 AM IST

A blast was reported outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in the Prashant Vihar area of Rohini on Sunday, said the Delhi Fire Department. ... read..

"We have to perform our role to protect our communities": CJI Chandrachud stresses on importance of climate change

Panaji (Goa) | October 20, 2024 10:11:47 AM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while emphasising the need to address climate change, stated that everyone must play their part in protecting communities, as climate change affects not only affluent societies but also the most marginalised. ... read..

AQI 176 recorded in Agra; residents face issues

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 10:11:45 AM IST

The worsening air quality on Saturday, driven by rising pollution levels, has been causing problems for the residents of Agra. ... read..

Ayodhya gears up to light over 2.5 million diyas during Deepotsav celebration

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 10:11:44 AM IST

This year, Ayodhya is set to illuminate 55 ghats along the banks of the Sarayu River, with over 2 million lamps already prepared, according to sources. ... read..

People participate in 19th edition of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 10:11:42 AM IST

Thousands of people participated in the 19th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024 on Saturday. ... read..

Toxic foam seen floating on Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj area

Kalindi Kunj (New Delhi) | October 20, 2024 10:11:41 AM IST

Toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River on Sunday as pollution levels in the river continue to rise. ... read..

BJP believes in politics of division: JMM's Mahua Maji ahead of Jharkhand polls

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 9:41:57 AM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Mahua Maji hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of indulging in 'divisive politics' and poaching leaders from other parties. ... read..

UP: Preparations in full swing in Varanasi ahead of PM Modi's visit today

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 2:11:50 PM IST

Preparations are underway in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his constituency today. ... read..

Madras HC appoints retired judge to probe missing idols, jewels from Adikesava Perumal Temple

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | October 20, 2024 9:41:50 AM IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has appointed a retired high court judge to investigate the disappearance of idols and jewels from the Adikesava Perumal temple in Thiruvattar, Kanniyakumari district. ... read..

Junior doctors in West Bengal hold 21 km protest march, continue hunger strike over RG Kar rape-murder

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2024 9:41:46 AM IST

The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front held a protest march in Kolkata on Saturday, demanding justice for the victim of the rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The march covered 21 km and saw participation from people across va ... read..

Layer of fog engulfs national capital; AQI drops to 454 in Delhi's Anand Vihar area

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 9:41:41 AM IST

A layer of fog engulfs parts of the national capital as air pollution has been on constant rise. The AQI at Anand Vihar area of Delhi has dropped to 454 recorded at 8:30 am, putting it under the 'Severe' category. ... read..

Hapur farmers turn stubble, sugarcane leaves into profitable biomass briquettes

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 9:41:40 AM IST

In Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district, farmers are selling their stubble and sugarcane leaves for biomass briquettes (fuel) at rupees two to three per kilogram. This initiative will allow farmers to avoid burning these materials in their fields, helping prote ... read..

"Even if opposition fights together it will not change anything ..." Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary on Jharkhand polls

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 9:11:52 AM IST

After the BJP announced its first list of 66 candidates for Jharkhand elections, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said even if the entire opposition fights together, the BJP will still form the government in the state. ... read..

Jharkhand polls: BJP's Navin Jaiswal thanks PM Modi, party leadership for fielding him from Hatia

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 9:11:51 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navin Jaiswal thanked party leadership and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for fielding him from Hatia Constituency for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly election. ... read..

Himachal: Government committed to promote science among youth, says Chief Minister Sukkhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 9:11:48 AM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is organising the 32nd Himachal Pradesh Children's Science Congress (HPCSC)-2024 and is committed to promoting science among youth. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 77-day-long Bastar Dussehra concludes today

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | October 20, 2024 9:11:46 AM IST

The Bastar Dussehra festival that spans 77 days concludes on Sunday. The tradition has been continuing for the past 800 years and is considered among the world's longest festivals. ... read..

Assam Police constable shoots himself with service weapon, investigation taken up

Cachar (Assam) | October 20, 2024 9:11:42 AM IST

A police constable allegedly shot himself with his service weapon in Silchar, Cachar district, Assam, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

Condition of Narayanpur district police personnel injured in IED attack improving, says Bastar Inspector General

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | October 20, 2024 9:11:40 AM IST

The condition of two Narayanpur district police officials injured during an encounter with Naxals on Saturday is improving, Inspector General of Police (IG) in Bastar Range of Chhattisgarh said. ... read..

Bihar launches drone technology program to improve fisheries sector

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2024 8:41:45 AM IST

The Bihar government inaugurated a new programme incorporating drone technology in its fisheries sector on Saturday. ... read..

Hyderabad: Police raid pub in Banjara Hills, 140 people taken into custody

Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) | October 20, 2024 8:41:43 AM IST

Hyderabad Police conducted a raid at a pub in the posh Banjara Hills area of the city and took 140 people including 40 women in custody for allegedly engaging in illegal activities. ... read..

Tripura: Two minor girls die after drowning in pond

West Tripura (Tripura) | October 20, 2024 8:41:40 AM IST

Two minor girls drowned while taking a bath in a pond in Kalidas Para under Srinagar police station area, a senior officer said. ... read..

"MSP for stubble should be fixed": Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Chandigarh (Haryana) | October 20, 2024 8:41:38 AM IST

Addressing the issue of stubble burning, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda stated that a Minimum Support Price (MSP) should be set for stubble, highlighting its various potential uses, according to the PRO. ... read..

Telangana police lathi-charge protesters at Muthyalamma Devi temple in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2024 7:41:42 AM IST

Telangana Police lathi-charged protestors at the Shri Muthyalamma Devi Temple in Hyderabad on Saturday, where a large crowd had gathered to protest the alleged vandalism of the temple idol. ... read..

Kejriwal holds marathon AAP meet, urges party workers to redouble efforts to win all 70 seats in Delhi polls

New Delhi | October 20, 2024 7:41:41 AM IST

Claiming that no party in India's history has been harassed as much as Aam Aadmi Party, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the "resilience" of AAP leaders and workers and urged them to redouble their efforts to win all 70 seats in the asse ... read..

Uttarakhand DGP pays courtesy visit to Governor, briefs him over law and order situation

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 20, 2024 6:41:41 AM IST

Uttarakhand Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar paid a 'courtesy' visit to the Governor Lt General (Retd) Gurmit Singh at Raj Bhavan and apprised him about the law and order situation in the state, statement said. ... read..

"Very touched...": PM Modi as Odisha tribal woman sends Rs 100 to 'convey thanks'

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

Blessings from 'Nari Shakti' inspired him to keep working to build a 'Viksit Bharat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said responding to a heartfelt gesture of a tribal woman in Odisha who handed over Rs 100 to BJP leader to "convey thanks" to PM Modi. ... read..

Mahayuti, Maha Vikas Aghadi race to announce seat-sharing with a month left for Maharashtra polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 1:41:39 AM IST

With a month left for Maharashtra assembly polls, both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi have stepped up their electoral preparations are working towards announcing the seat-sharing among their constituents. ... read..

Meetings taking place, we will soon announce Maharashtra seat-sharing: Ramesh Chennithala

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2024 1:11:40 AM IST

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, who is party's in-charge for Maharashtra, has said that seat-sharing meetings for assembly polls were being held between Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents and an announcement is expected to be made soon. ... read..

BJP announces first list for Jharkhand polls, JMM-led alliance finalises seat-sharing

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2024 1:11:39 AM IST

BJP on Thursday announced its first list of 66 candidates for Jharkhand elections as the ruling JMM-led alliance finalised the contours of their seat-sharing agreement. ... read..

NSUI kick starts anti-drug campaign in Himachal Pradesh, demands student body poll

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2024 11:41:59 PM IST

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) launched an anti-drug campaign named "Sankalp" from the state capital Shimla on Saturday. ... read..

"BJP's first candidate list can come anytime": Devendra Fadnavis ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2024 11:41:57 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday asserted that the seat-sharing talks within Mahayuti alliance sharing talks among the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), are i ... read..

"They do not know anything about Bihar": Pappu Yadav hits out at Jan Suraaj party chief Prashant Kishor

Patna (Bihar) | October 19, 2024 11:41:56 PM IST

Independent MP from Bihar's Purnia, Pappu Yadav on Saturday hit out at Jan Suraaj party chief Prashant Kishor and alleged that the political strategist-turned-politician and the two candidates announced by Kishor for Belaganj and Imamganj assembly by-poll ... read..

DGP Gaurav Yadav conducts 'Night Domination' across Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 19, 2024 11:41:55 PM IST

In a bid to strengthen law enforcement and community ties as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav in the wee hours of Saturday undertook a surprise tour as part of 'Night Domination' across f ... read..

Living life in oneness with nature can help combat challenges posed by climate change: CJI Chandrachud

Panaji (Goa) | October 19, 2024 11:41:52 PM IST

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday said that living life in oneness with nature can help people to combat challenges posed by climate change. ... read..

"Our neighbouring countries are doing better than us," SP chief Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP

Dhule (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2024 11:12:00 PM IST

As the Maharashtra assembly polls draw nearer, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday attacked BJP over its promise of making India as world's largest economy, stating that India's neighboring countries are doing better than us in terms of econo ... read..

Fire at house in Delhi's Pitampura doused after 2.5 hrs, no casualties

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 11:11:57 PM IST

The fire which broke out in a house in Delhi's Pitampura was doused after 2.5 hours, fire department officials said on Friday. ... read..

J-K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary visits Nowshera assembly constituency days after taking charge

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 19, 2024 11:11:41 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday visited his Nowshera assembly constituency in Rajouri district and said the government will work for the development. ... read..

Second edition of 4-day Tribal Art Exhibition kickstarts in Delhi

By Shafali Nigam New Delhi | October 19, 2024 10:41:46 PM IST

The second edition of the four-day Tribal Art Exhibition kickstarted at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

CM Eknath Shinde directs officials to provide compensation following recent unseasonal rains

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2024 10:41:44 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed district collectors to immediately conduct damage assessment surveys and provide compensation for agricultural and other losses caused by recent unseasonal rains across various regions of Maharashtra, ... read..

Assam CM Sarma exudes confidence in BJP forming govt in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 19, 2024 10:41:43 PM IST

BJP's Jharkhand assembly co-incharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma exuded confidence in the party forming the government in Jharkhand. ... read..

BJP fields Navya Haridas against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad, declares candidates on several bypoll seats

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 10:41:40 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday fielded Navya Haridas, a young party leader, against Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Lok Sabha bye-election from the seat. ... read..

5000 cr drug case: Delhi court issues NBW against drug syndicate Kingpin Virender

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 10:11:49 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday issued a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against the alleged drug syndicate Kingpin Virender in Rs 5000 crore drug case. ... read..

Indian skies absolutely safe, says BCAS chief amid hoax bomb calls

By Saurabh Trivedi New Delhi | October 19, 2024 10:11:46 PM IST

The hoax bomb threats will be curbed down at the earliest, assured the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Zulfiquar Hasan, as he emphasised that Indian skies are absolutely safe and urged the passengers to fly without fear. ... read..

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: "Mahayuti seat-sharing talks in final stage": CM Shinde

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 10:11:41 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the seat-sharing talks among the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), are in the final phase. ... read..

Several rounds fired in North East Delhi's Welcome area; woman injured

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 10:11:39 PM IST

Several rounds were fired at North East Delhi's Welcome area on Saturday evening, police said, adding that few culprits have been nabbed in connection with the incident. ... read..

"Antithetical to Dravidian ideology": DMK's Saravanan Annadurai slams RN Ravi over Hindi-Tamil row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2024 9:41:49 PM IST

Amid the Hindi-Tamil row between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin and Governor RN Ravi, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Saturday said that the Governor is 'antithetical' to Dravidian ideology. ... read..

Maharashtra polls: "Do not see transparency in elections," says MVA

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2024 9:41:48 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole stated that they do not see any kind of transparency in the upcoming assembly elections in the state a day after the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) accused the ruling coalition of misusing the government machiner ... read..

Tribal Art Exhibition, recognizing conversation ethos of tribal communities held in national capital today

By Shefali Nigam New Delhi | October 19, 2024 9:41:46 PM IST

The second edition of the Tribal Art Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; National Tiger Conservation Authority; Sankala Foundation; International Big Cat Alliance, and National Human Rights Commission held at t ... read..

"Citadel' of corruption": BJP's CR Kesavan hits out at JMM-Congress alliance

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2024 9:41:45 PM IST

As the Jharkhand polls draw closer, BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Saturday labelled the JMM-Congress alliance in the state a 'citadel of corruption'. ... read..

BCAS holds meeting of airlines after hoax bomb threats

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 9:41:43 PM IST

After a series of hoax bomb threats received by all Indian airlines in the last four days, the Director General (DG) of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) held a meeting of the airlines at the BCAS headquarters in Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Mahayuti gearing up for Maharashtra polls, seat-sharing formula to be unveiled soon

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 9:41:39 PM IST

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra is gearing up for the crucial assembly polls next month and is expected to announce its seat-sharing formula in the next few days. ... read..

New learnings during National Learning Week will help in achieve our goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047: PM Modi

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 9:11:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi and ... read..

Fire breaks out at Santoshi Mata Temple in Mumbai's Chembur, no casualties reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2024 9:11:46 PM IST

A fire broke out at Santoshi Mata temple in Mumbai's Chembur on Saturday, BMC officials said. ... read..

Capital city of Amaravati will be brought back to life: CM Naidu

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2024 9:11:44 PM IST

Relaunching the works for rebuilding the capital city of Amaravati here on Saturday, the Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, announced that the port city of Visakhapatnam will be developed as financial capital while a High Court bench and industries will b ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata invites junior doctors to meet her at Nabanna on Oct 21

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2024 9:11:43 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday invited the protesting doctor to meet her on Monday and appealed to them to call off the fast and protest and resume duty. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu lays foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 102 cr in Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2024 9:11:38 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of schemes worth over Rs 102 crores in Bhuntar of Kullu on Saturday. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the double-lane Bhuntar bridge to be con ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM unveils statue of Rani Jhansi Laxmi Bai at Hamirpur bus stand

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2024 8:41:46 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday unveiled the statue of Rani Jhansi Laxmi Bai in front of the Hamirpur bus stand. ... read..

Wayanad bypolls: Priyanka Gandhi to file nomination on Oct 23

Wayanad (Kerala) | October 19, 2024 8:41:44 PM IST

Congress General Secretary and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Priyanka Gandhi will file her nomination papers on October 23 for the upcoming parliamentary bypolls in Kerala's Wayanad, sources said. ... read..

"Excellent blueprint...": Andhra CM Naidu discusses plan to develop Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2024 8:41:43 PM IST

Discussing the plan for Amaravati's development as the state capital, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu said that there's an excellent blueprint, adding that Amaravati is not just a state capital, it is the pride of the nation. ... read..

Hearing on Gyanvapi Masjid case completed, decision to come on October 25

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2024 8:41:41 PM IST

The verdict on the Varanasi Gyanvapi mosque is to be pronounced on October 25 as the debate in the 33-year-old case has been completed. ... read..

"State of pollution ever since AAP came to power, only BJP can reduce pollution": BJP on deteriorating air quality in Delhi

New Delhi | October 19, 2024 8:11:54 PM IST

The BJP on Saturday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for deteriorating air quality in Delhi and asserted that the BJP can only reduce pollution in the national capital. ... read..

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