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J-K: Officials chair high-level meeting to review arrangements for Amarnath Yatra 2025

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 22, 2025 7:42:26 AM IST

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the comprehensive work plan for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra -2025. ... read..

Army, police recover arms and ammunition from 4 Manipur districts

Imphal (Manipur) | January 22, 2025 7:42:24 AM IST

The Indian Army in a series of successful joint operations, with police and other security forces, recovered weapons, ammunition and warlike stores from hill and valley regions of four Manipur districts including Churchandpur, an official release said. ... read..

RG Kar rape-murder case: Suvendu Adhikari hails victim's parents for rejecting compensation and fighting for death penalty for culprit

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 7:42:22 AM IST

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has extended support to the parents of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital and supported their decision to challenge the life sentence of main culprit Sanjay Roy in the High Court as they have been ... read..

Odisha man walks 30-40 km daily for 50 years to sell papad to support family

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | January 22, 2025 7:12:54 AM IST

Chakradhar Rana, affectionately known as the 'Papad Man,' has spent over 50 years walking the streets of Udala in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Through rain or shine, he demonstrates an unshakable determination to support his family by selling papads ... read..

"Kejriwal hasn't fulfilled a single promise": Pappu Yadav attacks AAP, campaigning for Congress in Delhi

New Delhi | January 22, 2025 7:12:52 AM IST

Campaigning for the Congress in Delhi polls, independent MP from Bihar's Purnia, Pappu Yadav, has accused Arvind Kejriwal of not fulfilling any of the promises made to Delhi people and raised questions on his new guarantees. He also accused the AAP leader ... read..

Deport Bangladeshis living illegally as soon as possible: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora urges Maharashtra CM after attack on Saif Ali Khan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2025 5:12:24 AM IST

Following the arrest of a Bangladeshi national in connection with the stabbing attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora has urged the Maharashtra government to deport Bangladeshis living illegally in the state "as soon as possibl ... read..

BJP-led central govt has demolished 12 slums in Delhi in past 2 years: Saurabh Bhardwaj

New Delhi | January 22, 2025 5:12:22 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Greater Kailash assembly seat Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the BJP-led central government of demolishing 12 slums in Delhi over the past two years and filing court cases for further demolitions. He demanded that the BJP with ... read..

People troubled by AAP rule, have made up their mind to form Cong govt in Delhi: Devendra Yadav

New Delhi | January 22, 2025 5:12:20 AM IST

Delhi Congress President and candidate from Badli Assembly constituency, Devendra Yadav, has expressed confidence in his party's victory in the assembly election saying that the people are troubled by the AAP rule and have made up their minds to form a st ... read..

BJP leaders accuse Kejriwal of being 'chunavi Hindu'; AAP hits back

New Delhi | January 22, 2025 2:12:30 AM IST

The war of words between Bharatiya Janata Party and AAP ahead of Delhi polls continued on Tuesday with BJP leaders taking "chunavi Hindu" jibe at former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and leaders of the ruling party in Delhi hitting back. ... read..

People of Kalkaji want change, they are fed up with BJP and AAP: Congress' candidate Alka Lamba

New Delhi | January 22, 2025 2:12:21 AM IST

Congress candidate from Kalkaji assembly constituency Alka Lamba expressed confidence in winning the Delhi Assembly elections and said that the people of Kalkaji want change as they are fed up with the BJP and AAP. ... read..

"Does not even know basics of it": Hardeep Singh Puri hits back at AAP amid Ramayan remark

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 11:42:34 PM IST

A day after Arvind Kejriwal allegedly misquoted the Ramayana, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Hardeep Singh Puri questioned whether the AAP leader understands the basics of the Hindu epic. ... read..

All legislative bodies should play effective role in achieving goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, says Lok Sabha Speaker

Patna (Bihar) | January 21, 2025 11:12:38 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated on Tuesday that the tradition of barrier-free, orderly discussion and smooth communication should be maintained in legislatures. Expressing concern over the decline in the number of sittings, Birla said that it should be ... read..

Union Minister Sonowal launches Rs 2,000 crore projects to expand capacity at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 11:12:32 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple projects worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore in order to expand capacity at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..

Financial stability as important as security of borders: RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh

Patna (Bihar) | January 21, 2025 11:12:24 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh addressed the plenary session of the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) in Patna on Tuesday. In his address, Harivansh underlined the need for effective scrutiny of budgets in legislatures and said t ... read..

"Delhi people want work, they need Kejriwal's govt": AAP candidate Gopal Rai

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 10:42:50 PM IST

Delhi minister and AAP candidate from Babarpur assembly seat Gopal Rai on Tuesday exuded confidence in winning the Delhi Assembly Polls and said that the people of the national capital want work and for that, they need Kejriwal's government. ... read..

"We are suffering illegal migration in this country of millions": V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 21, 2025 10:42:43 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday that the problem of illegal migration is taking the shape of unmanageable proportions and it has the potential to upset our electoral mechanisms. ... read..

"Extremely insulting to me and every Punjabi": CM Bhagwant Mann hits back at BJP's Parvesh Verma's remarks

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 10:42:41 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann responded to BJP candidate Parvesh Verma's remarks on Punjab's vehicles roaming in Delhi and said that every Punjabi is feeling "extremely pained" and it is not right to question the patriotism of Punjab's people in this way. ... read..

"Punjab police personnel are campaigning here" alleges Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 10:42:30 PM IST

Congress candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit alleged on Tuesday that Punjab police personnel are campaigning for the Aam Admi Party and said he has asked the police to conduct an investigation. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi to chair cabinet meeting, approve several proposals on January 22

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 10:12:40 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to hold a special Cabinet meeting under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Prayagraj on Wednesday, January 22. ... read..

Mahakumbh 2025 celebrates resurgence of Sanatan Dharma: Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 10:12:38 PM IST

As Mahakumbh 2025 continues on a grand note with scores of saints, spiritual leaders, and millions of devotees immersed in the rich spiritual experience, spiritual leader Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, has described the eve ... read..

NIA arrests 21st accused in BJP leader Praveen Nettaru murder case

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 10:12:34 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the 21st accused in the brutal killing of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru in Bellare village of Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka by members of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in July 2022. ... read..

Justice Alok Aradhe sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2025 10:12:23 PM IST

Justice Alok Aradhe was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..

UP Minister announces preparations for Mauni Amavasya on January 29, focuses on traffic, crowd management

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 9:42:33 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma announced on Tuesday that authorities are focusing on preparations for the upcoming Mauni Amavasya on January 29, anticipating large crowds of devotees. ... read..

"Strong anti-incumbency against AAP government...Kejriwal will be under lot of pressure in coming days": Hardeep Puri on Delhi polls

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:42:30 PM IST

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal's remarks on Bharatiya Janata Party's second manifesto for Delhi polls and said his credibility is down and there is very strong "anti-in ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP workers of "hooliganism" after Atishi's complaint against Ramesh Bidhuri's nephew

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:12:34 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused Bharatiya Janata Party of "doing hooliganism and threatening the people of Delhi," on Tuesday after Delhi CM Atishi filed a complaint wrote to the election officer complaining ... read..

"Why are they using Gandhi's name now," Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka Congress

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:12:33 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed that the Congress did not "remember" Mahatma Gandhi in the last 75 years and questioned why the party was now using Gandhi's name in Karnataka. ... read..

Court sets aside order refusing FIR against Kejriwal and others, complaint to be heard afresh

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:12:29 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday set aside an order passed by the Dwarka Court that had refused to direct the registration of an FIR against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, MLA Gulab Singh, and Municipal Councillor Nitika Sharma in a case rel ... read..

"Talks about education but opens liquor stores on every street": Haryana CM targets Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:12:27 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday accused Arvind Kejriwal of "exploiting" poor people and said that the latter talks about improving education but opens liquor stores on every street. ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal is in state of confusion": Himachal Pradesh LoP Jairam Thakur

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:12:26 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jairam Thakur hit out at the Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor and suggested that the former Delhi Chief Minister is "confused" as the "power is slipping out of his hand." ... read..

Court issues summons to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for skipping summons by ED

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:12:24 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court has issued summons to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a case of non-compliance with summons to join an investigation issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case last year. ... read..

"Thousands of vehicles having Punjab numbers moving here": BJP's Parvesh Verma questions Bhagwant Mann rallies in Delhi

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 9:12:22 PM IST

BJP candidate Parvesh Verma on Tuesday raised security concerns ahead of the Republic Day, alleging that the Punjab Chief Minister, all ministers and MLAs have come only for the New Delhi constituency with thousands of vehicles roaming around having Punja ... read..

"Why they using now Gandhi's name now," Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka Congress

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 8:42:31 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed that the Congress did not "remember" Mahatma Gandhi in the last 75 years and questioned why the party was now using Gandhi's name in Karnataka. ... read..

Indian team to visit US for GE-414 engine talks, aims to finalise deal by March-end

General News | January 21, 2025 8:42:34 PM IST

Amid efforts to advance indigenous aircraft programmes, a team from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is scheduled to visit the US in the coming weeks for negotiations on the GE-414 engine deal, which the aerospace firm aims to finalise by the end of Ma ... read..

"Kaan pakadke utthak-bethak lagaiye": BJP's Vijendra Gupta demands apology from Kejriwal for misquoting Ramayana

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 8:12:38 PM IST

Amid a row over Arvind Kejriwal's alleged "misinterpretation" of the Ramayana, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, said that the entire Hindu community is embarrassed by Kejriwal's actions, and he should perform sit- ... read..

Information and Broadcasting Ministry organises digital exhibition on three new criminal laws in Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 8:12:37 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is showcasing a digital exhibition in Mahakumbh Mela, being held at Prayagraj, providing detailed information on three new laws that came into effect on July 1, 2024. ... read..

"There was massive crowd here" Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim' rally

Belagavi (Karnataka) | January 21, 2025 8:12:35 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar informed that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi could not attend the public rally 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' in Karnataka's Belagavi due to health reasons. ... read..

"No one can imagine someone can say we didn't get freedom in 1947": Priyanka Gandhi targets RSS Chief

Belagavi (Karnataka) | January 21, 2025 8:12:33 PM IST

After Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks and said that no one could imagine that, after attaining independence, someone would say that the country did not gai ... read..

"BJP using a well-planned conspiracy": SP MP Dimple Yadav ahead of Milkipur by polls

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 8:12:31 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of hatching a "well-planned conspiracy" for the upcoming by-election in the Milkipur constituency. ... read..

"Expect, a lot of investment will come to Maharashtra": Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule a day after CM Fadnavis met WEF founder in Davos

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2025 8:12:24 PM IST

A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Klaus Schwab, the founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that he expected a lot of investment will come to Maharashtr ... read..

Chandrababu Naidu played key role in reviving Visakhapatnam Steel Plant: Andhra Pradesh TDP Chief

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 8:12:22 PM IST

The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), which faced severe financial challenges and was on the verge of collapse, was saved due to the decisive leadership of former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, according to an official release on Tuesday. ... read..

MP: Police constable penalised for smoking cigarette on moving bike in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 7:42:44 PM IST

A day after a video showing a police constable smoking a cigarette while riding on a moving bike in uniform went viral on social media in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, the police administration took cognisance of the matter and penalized the constable ... read..

Ministry of Women and Child Development set to celebrate 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 7:42:35 PM IST

This year, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, marking a decade of relentless efforts to protect, educate, and empower girl child in India. This milestone align ... read..

"In next 5 years, priority will be on how to eliminate unemployment": Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 7:42:32 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that the priority of his party in the next five years will be to eliminate unemployment and for this, his entire team is focused. ... read..

"Confident of BJP victory in upcoming local body elections": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 21, 2025 7:42:30 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Tuesday that, just as the people of the state elected a double-engine government, they will once again support the triple-engine BJP in the upcoming local body elections. ... read..

Information & Broadcasting Ministry organises digital exhibition on three new criminal laws in Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 7:42:27 PM IST

Shamli encounter: Automatic weapons, pistols recovered by police

Shamli, (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 7:12:28 PM IST

Automatic weapons, pistols and live cartridges have been recovered after four miscreants were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, a police officer said on Tuesday. ... read..

After SC order, 5 states set-up Transgender Welfare Boards

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 7:12:23 PM IST

The state governments of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Rajasthan have constituted Transgender Welfare Boards, the Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday. ... read..

"Gandhi's India is self-reliant, united, secular and harmonious": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Belagavi (Karnataka) | January 21, 2025 7:12:21 PM IST

Hailing Mahatma Gandhi as the soul of India, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Mahatma gave the message of peace and coexistence to the world. ... read..

Manipur CM extends wishes on 53rd statehood day, urges people to uphold "peace and prosperity"

Imphal (Manipur) | January 21, 2025 6:43:24 PM IST

On Manipur's 53rd statehood day on January 21, Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed on Monday that people should work together to uphold peace and prosperity in the state, as the years-long conflict has continued to affect the state. ... read..

Atishi accuses Ramesh Bidhuri's nephew and BJP workers of threatening AAP volunteers in Kalkaji constituency

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 6:43:18 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi on Tuesday wrote a letter to the returning officer of Kalkaji seat accusing his rival candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's nephew and other BJP workers of threatening the AAP workers in the area. ... read..

"Perhaps such scene of mass gathering never been imagined": BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy at Mahakumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 6:43:14 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy hailed the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for organising the Maha Kumbh and said the scene of the mass gathering had never been imagined. ... read..

Republic Day 2025: Grand finale of National School Band Competition to be held at Dhyan Chand Stadium on Jan 24-25

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 6:43:12 PM IST

The grand finale of the National School Band Competition 2024-25, organised as part of Republic Day Celebrations (RDC) 2025, will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi on January 24 and 25. ... read..

"Ayodhya divided into 5 zones, 12 sectors": UP Police on arrangements for devotees amid Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 6:43:09 PM IST

Senior Superintendent of Police in Ayodhya, Raj Kumar Nayyar on Tuesday said that the holy city has been divided into five zones and twelve sectors to streamline the arrangements for the devotees visiting the district amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh festiviti ... read..

SC to hear on January 22 plea of Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 6:43:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, after a brief hearing, said it would hear on January 22 the plea of AIMIM candidate and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain, seeking interim bail for campaigning ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls. ... read..

J-K: Multi-tier security arrangements in place in Srinagar ahead of Republic day celebrations

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2025 6:43:03 PM IST

Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, as the nation prepares to celebrate Republic Day on January 26, a police officer said on Tuesday. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Meghalaya

Shillong (Meghalaya) | January 21, 2025 6:43:01 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter Scale jolted the South West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

SC dismisses ED's plea to cancel bail of Chhagan Bhujbal

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 6:42:44 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) challenging the bail granted to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal in a money-laundering case. ... read..

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 6:42:39 PM IST

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court today, with the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi administering the oath of office at a ceremony held at Raj Niwas in Civil Lines, Delhi. ... read..

Mumbai: Green Labs crafts Trump-shaped diamond to symbolise strong India-US ties

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2025 6:42:29 PM IST

Mumbai-based Green Labs, a jewelry and diamond company, has crafted a unique diamond shaped like the face of US President Donald Trump as a special gift for the White House. ... read..

JK CM Omar Abdullah visits Rajouri's Badhal, assures citizens affected by unidentified illness

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2025 6:42:23 PM IST

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited Rajouri's Badhal amid the unexplained deaths reported in the village. ... read..

"Collection of people's feelings": Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia praises National Philatelic Museum

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 6:42:21 PM IST

Calling it a "collection of people's feelings," Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia praised the postal exhibition at the National Philatelic Museum on Tuesday. He also highlighted how the exhibition showcases historic hand-drawn postage ... read..

"We can't give you endless time": Delhi HC to police while hearing bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 6:42:20 PM IST

While hearing the Special public prosecutor (SPP) for Delhi police who was opposing the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other individuals accused in the Larger Conspiracy of Delhi riots 2020, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday cautioned, "We can ... read..

Delhi Court restrains GRM Food from using "10X Shakti" trademark on wheat flour packaging

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 5:42:50 PM IST

A Delhi court has issued an injunction against GRM Food Craft Private Limited, restraining the company from using the trademark "10X Shakti" on the packaging of its wheat flour after it was found to be using the trademark "Shakti 10X" without legal author ... read..

1984 Sikh riots case: Court defers judgment, allows prosecution to make additional submissions

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 5:42:49 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday deferred the judgment in a case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the Anti-Sikh riots. This case relates to the killing of the father-son duo, Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh, in the Sar ... read..

"This is last meeting, will present report in budget session": Waqf JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 5:42:38 PM IST

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill held key meetings in Lucknow on Tuesday. Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the JPC l said that it will be the last meeting of the JPC and after this, they will present its report in the Parliament during ... read..

JK CM Omar Abdullah visits Rajouri's Badhal, assures citizens affected by uidentified illness

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2025 5:42:34 PM IST

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited Rajouri's Badhal amid the unexplained deaths reported in the village. ... read..

ECI to host conference of Election Management bodies on January 23, 24

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 5:42:28 PM IST

The Election Commission of India will organize a two-day international conference titled "Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs" in New Delhi on January 23 and 24, immediately ahead of the National Voters Day. ... read..

Investigating scams, welfare board, supporting students: BJP's poll promises in 2nd part of manifesto

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 5:42:22 PM IST

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janta Party released the second part of their manifesto for the Delhi Assembly election on Tuesday, promising financial support to students, increase the beneficiaries of PM SVANidhi, investigate any major scams and institu ... read..

Odisha: BJD appoints MLA Pratap Keshari Deb as Returning Officer for organisational polls

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 21, 2025 5:12:40 PM IST

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has appointed MLA Pratap Keshari Deb as the Returning Officer for the party's organisational elections, as per an official office order from BJD chief Naveen Patnaik. ... read..

Over 31 lakh labourers, their dependents benefited from Gujarat Govt's 'Mobile Medical Van Scheme': State Labour Minister

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 21, 2025 5:12:26 PM IST

Labour and Employment Minister Balvantsinh Rajput highlighted the impact of the 'Mobile Medical Van' scheme, stating that each van conducts medical check-ups and provides treatment to over 2,000 labourers monthly. ... read..

J-K: Woman drug pedlar arrested in Doda, police seize 6 grams heroin

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2025 5:12:25 PM IST

In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the police arrested a woman in connection with illegal substance smuggling and seized 6 grams of heroin from her possession in Doda district. ... read..

Chhattisgarh encounter: "Injured soldiers stable, no major threat", says MD of Shree Narayana Hospital

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 21, 2025 4:42:48 PM IST

Following an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, Sunil Khemka, Managing Director of Shree Narayana Hospital, confirmed that one soldier sustained a bullet wound to the left hip joint and is undergoing further tests. ... read..

Patna (Bihar) | January 21, 2025 4:42:37 PM IST

After an FIR was filed against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his "India State" remarks, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Mrityunjay Tiwari said that the Congress leader's popularity is increasing, which is why the BJP is becoming ... read..

SC protects Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi in communal disharmony case

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 4:42:24 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered interim protection from any coercive action against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, who is facing charges of promoting communal disharmony by posting a video clip on his social media handle. ... read..

J-K: Man shot dead in alleged firing incident in Jammu's Jewel Chowk

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2025 4:12:22 PM IST

A man was shot dead in an alleged firing incident in the Jewel Chowk area of Jammu, a police official confirmed on Tuesday. Authorities have formed a team to apprehend the culprit. ... read..

"During elections they all become fake": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on AAP, BJP

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:42:47 PM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, saying that both parties "become fake" during the elections. ... read..

Kejriwal lables BJP as "demonic" amid chaos over misquoting part of Ramayana

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:42:46 PM IST

Amid the ruckus over the alleged "misinterpretation" of Ramayan, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that they admire Ravan since they have "demonic nature". ... read..

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Amrit Udyan to welcome visitors from Feb 2

General News | January 21, 2025 3:42:44 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI) Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced the opening of its famed Amrit Udyan for public viewing from February 2 to March 30, said a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. ... read..

JPC meeting on Waqf (Amendment) Bill underway in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 3:42:42 PM IST

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has been conducting its last meeting of field visits on Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. ... read..

Jammu: Gun shots fired at Jewel Chowk; police on site

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2025 3:42:29 PM IST

A firing incident took place at the Jewel Chowk area of Jammu on Tuesday. After receiving the information about the firing incident, Jammu and Kashmir Police reached the spot to investigate the incident. ... read..

MP: CM Yadav pays tribute to freedom fighter Hemu Kalani on death anniversary

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 3:42:27 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid tribute to freedom fighter Hemu Kalani on his death anniversary by garlanding his statue located in Sindhi Colony in Ujjain on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi polls: Four AAP leaders join BJP ahead of assembly polls

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:13:13 PM IST

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi received a jolt a few days before the conduct of the assembly elections in the national capital. ... read..

"Did no rape case occur during BJP's tenure": CM Siddaramaiah's comment on Bengaluru rape sparks controversy

Belagavi (Karnataka) | January 21, 2025 3:13:08 PM IST

After the BJP slammed the Congress government over the law and order situation as a woman in central Bengaluru was allegedly gang-raped and robbed, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned whether no rape cases were reported during the tenure of t ... read..

Gujarat Govt provides free Haemophilia treatment: Over 11,000 injections worth Rs 30,000 each distributed for free

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 21, 2025 3:12:59 PM IST

Haemophilia, a rare hereditary blood disorder that prevents proper blood clotting, affects millions globally and as there is no permanent cure for this, timely treatment is crucial to manage the condition. ... read..

JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill to next meet on Jan 31

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:12:54 PM IST

The second meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament on 'One Nation One Election' Bill, also known as the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill', 2024 will be conducted on Janu ... read..

"When mind stops working, he begins to talk against Sanatan": BJP's Satish Upadhyay slams Kejriwal for misquoting Ramayana

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:12:41 PM IST

BJP leader Satish Upadhyay on Tuesday took a dig at AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his alleged "misinterpretation" of Ramayan, saying that one begins to talk against Sanatan when his mind stops working. ... read..

"Vidharmi": Manoj Tiwari takes dig at Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:12:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday jumped into the controversy over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal "misinterpreting" a part of Ramayana, saying that his statements prove he has no connection to Hindu religion or Sanatan Dharma. ... read..

Delhi Polls: CPI's D Raja slams parties for levelling allegations on each other, says "can go to EC, if they have any evidence"

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:12:38 PM IST

As assembly polls are inching closer in Delhi political parties, mainly AAP, BJP and Congress have engaged in several political wars of words and levelling allegations against each other. ... read..

"Maoism is like cancer, will destroy it completely ": Chhattisgarh CM on Gariaband encounter

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 21, 2025 3:12:31 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday reaffirmed the state's strong stance in eradicating Maoism, describing it as cancer to society. ... read..

Delhi: Skies over Kartavya Path roar with jet sounds during flypast rehearsal for Republic Day

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:12:47 PM IST

The skies over Kartavya Path in Delhi on Tuesday were alive with the sound of roaring jets as the Flying Past rehearsal took place ahead of India's 76th Republic Day celebrations. ... read..

ED attaches two hotels worth Rs 14.93 crore in Jammu in Patnitop Development Authority case

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:12:24 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached two hotels in Jammu and Kashmir worth Rs 14.93 crore in the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) case, the agency said on Tuesday. ... read..

Karnataka: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge unveils Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Belagavi

Belagavi (Karnataka) | January 21, 2025 3:12:23 PM IST

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate 100 years of his party's presidency. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar and other party leaders were gathered in ... read..

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Oxygen Park in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 21, 2025 2:13:03 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly constructed Oxygen Park in South Bopal, Ahmedabad on Monday. ... read..

"Historical Event": Congress leaders laud 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally

Belagavi (Karnataka) | January 21, 2025 2:12:59 PM IST

The ministers from the Karnataka government on Tuesday lauded the party's 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally, which is being held in the Belagavi area of the state. ... read..

Shamli encounter: Inspector Sunil in critical condition, miscreant Arshad was active member of Mukim Kala gang

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 2:12:55 PM IST

After four miscreants were killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said that one of the miscreants identified as Arshad was an active member of the Mukim Kala gang and was carrying a bou ... read..

Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution by CM Pinarayi Vijayan, urges Union govt to withdraw UGC draft norms

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 21, 2025 2:12:50 PM IST

Kerala legislative assembly unanimously passed the resolution on Tuesday presented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan requesting the Union government to withdraw the UGC draft norms. ... read..

Kejriwal lables BJP as "demoic" amid chaos over misquoting part of Ramayana

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 2:12:48 PM IST

Fearing defeat, he has finally remembered Ram: BJP on Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 2:12:46 PM IST

After AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal misquoted a part of Ramayana, BJP leader Tarun Chugh said on Tuesday that the former Delhi Chief Minister has finally remembered Lord Ram as he might get defeated. ... read..

SC dismisses Jharkhand govt's plea against BJP MPs in Deoghar airport FIR

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 2:12:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Jharkhand government's plea challenging a High Court order that quashed an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari for allegedly forcing Deogarh's Air Traffic Control (ATC) to approve take-off of the ... read..

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