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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..


Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan performs bhoomi poojan for NCERT auditorium
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:12:17 PM IST
Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, performed the 'bhoomi poojan' for a new NCERT auditorium, which can accommodate approximately 900 persons, a release said on Monday. ... read..


ABVP highlights key issues related to higher education to UGC; demands increase in fellowship, CUET centralisation
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 10:12:06 PM IST
A delegation of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, highlighting key issues related to higher education and students, including ... read..


Fire breaks out in forest area in J-K's Doda
Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 16, 2024 10:12:03 PM IST
A fire broke out in a forest area near Gandoh Bhalessa village in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K)'s Doda district on Monday, officials said. ... read..


Gujarat govt forms AI task force, signs MoU with Microsoft to boost governance and development
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 16, 2024 9:42:20 PM IST
At the annual Chintan Shibir of the state government in Somnath, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel mentioned the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in establishing Gujarat as a leader in technology-driven governance and socio-economic development, ... read..


Sacrifices of bravehearts will not go vain; naxalism will be eradicated: Amit Shah
Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | December 16, 2024 9:42:11 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah on his two-day visit to Chhattisgarh met the families of jawans killed in Naxal attacks at the Amar Vatika in Bastar on Monday. ... read..


NIA arrests ULFA(I) operative for planting IEDs in Guwahati during Independence Day celebrations
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 9:42:09 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested a key operative of the banned terrorist outfit, ULFA (I), for planting IEDs in Guwahati, Assam during the 2024 Independence Day celebrations, the agency said. ... read..


Himachal CM emphasizes diversification to strengthen horticulture, chairs review meet
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 9:42:07 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday chaired a review meeting to evaluate the progress of various schemes being implemented by the Horticulture Department. ... read..


Plea in SC against 'Dharam Sansad' event by Yati Narasinghanand
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 9:12:13 PM IST
A contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for not taking steps against the 'Dharam Sansad' which is being organised between December 17 to 21 in Ghaziabad by the Yati Narasinghanand Fo ... read..


"If we aspire to lead world by 2047, we must not only innovate but also gain global acceptance for our work": Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 9:12:11 PM IST
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said here on Monday fusion of traditional knowledge with modern technology could give India's advantage over others, as per a statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology. ... read..


Delhi Court grants conditional pardon to ex-OSD of Ashok Gehlot in illegal phone tapping case
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 9:12:10 PM IST
Delhi's Patiala House Court has granted a conditional pardon to Lokesh Sharma, the former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) of Rajasthan's ex-Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in connection with the illegal phone tapping case. ... read..


"Discrimination must not happen with students...": Khan Sir on "normalisation" process in BPSC exam
Patna (Bihar) | December 16, 2024 9:12:03 PM IST
Educator and YouTuber Faizal Khan on Monday once again spoke out against the "normalisation" process in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam. He emphasised that discrimination must not occur against students. ... read..


Centre should give statement in Parliament on "atrocities against minorities" in Bangladesh: Abhishek Banerjee
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 9:12:02 PM IST
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has said that the Centre should take a strong stand over "atrocities against minorities" in Bangladesh and give a statement in Parliament about Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to the neighbouring country. ... read..


Delhi Police bust arms supplier network, 2 accused held
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 8:42:09 PM IST
The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has dismantled a major arms supplier network and arrested two individuals, a senior police officer announced on Monday. ... read..


Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches Chief Minister's Rubber Mission
Aizawl (Mizoram) | December 16, 2024 8:42:06 PM IST
Chief Minister Lalduhoma officially launched the Mizoram Chief Minister's Rubber Mission on Monday at Dawrpui Multipurpose Hall, Aizawl, marking a significant step towards transforming Mizoram's agricultural landscape, according to an official release. ... read..


Delhi LG writes to Atishi to convene special sitting of assembly for laying 14 pending CAG reports
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 8:12:09 PM IST
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has written to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi to convene a special sitting of the Legislative Assembly immediately for laying 14 pending CAG reports on the table of the House. ... read..


"Priyanka Gandhi carrying Palestine bag is nothing but Muslim League agenda": BJP's Anirban Ganguly
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 8:12:06 PM IST
BJP leader Anirban Ganguly on Monday accused Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of promoting the Muslim League agenda -- divisive politics by carrying a bag with "Palestine" written on it to Parliament. ... read..


'Sheesh Mahal': Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva hits back at Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 8:12:04 PM IST
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva has criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alleging poor water quality in slums and the imposition of electricity bills on residents. ... read..


Schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode for students up to class 5 after GRAP-III restrictions reimposed in NCR
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 8:12:03 PM IST
Following the reimposition of GRAP-III restrictions across the National Capital Region (NCR) amid "highly unfavourable meteorological conditions," all schools have been directed to conduct classes for children up to Class V in a 'hybrid mode.' ... read..


"Carrying a Palestine bag is not Muslim appeasement": CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar defends Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 7:42:09 PM IST
CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Monday defended Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for carrying a Palestine bag to Parliament and said that carrying a Palestine bag is not Muslim appeasement. ... read..


Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah launches organic food supply via NCOL and Amul brands to boost 'Adivasi' farmers
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 16, 2024 7:42:07 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that the two major cooperative brands, the 'Bharat' brand of National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and Amul's 'Amul' brand, can now supply organic food to the public. ... read..


Karnataka: BJP leader CT Ravi claims Congress leaders named in Waqf property report, calls for probe
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 16, 2024 7:42:05 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi said on Monday that the names of Congress leaders mentioned in the report submitted by former Minority Commission Chairman Anwar Manippady regarding Waqf property encroachments. ... read..


Maharashtra CM Fadnavis condoles Tabla legend Zakir Hussain's demise, says "He connected three generations to music"
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2024 7:42:04 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday condoled the demise of Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, saying that Hussain connected three generations to music and enhanced India's prestige globally. ... read..


NDMC announces installation of "Mist Sprayers" on electric poles to combat air pollution
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 7:12:21 PM IST
As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ease of Living mission, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced the installation of "Mist Sprayers" on electric poles to combat rising air pollution and maintain a clean, green, and beautiful NDMC are ... read..


"In five years they tried to demolish 48 slums, I saved 37 of them": Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of dismantling slums
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 7:12:11 PM IST
With Delhi assembly elections scheduled to be held in 2025, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP-led central government. and claimed that in the past five years, the BJP has attempted to demolish 48 slums in Delhi, but he has managed to s ... read..


"Double-standards would not work": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticises Congress on EVM functioning allegations
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:42:40 PM IST
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticised the Congress for questioning the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating that their allegations lack any logical or scientific basis. ... read..


"Gangs, gangsters are now active in Delhi; public wants answer from Home Minister": AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:42:33 PM IST
Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital, stating that gangs and gangsters have become increasingly active, demanding ransom money for protect ... read..


Delhi customs intercept passenger at IGI, recover 2 gold bars worth over Rs 22 lakh
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:42:29 PM IST
A passenger travelling from Riyadh to New Delhi was intercepted by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport with two gold bars worth over Rs 22 lakh. ... read..


"Useless things": Priyanka Gandhi reacts to BJP remarks on carrying bag "Palestine" written on it
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:42:24 PM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday slammed BJP remarks on her carrying a bag with "Palestine" written on it, terming them "useless things." ... read..


Assam: CBI files 5 charge sheets against 18 accused on 'unregulated deposit scam' cases
Guwahati (Assam) | December 16, 2024 6:42:15 PM IST
Continuing its probe into various Assam Ponzi scam cases, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five additional charge sheets in separate cases against 18 accused, including 16 individuals and two organisations, according to a press release ... read..


IIT Guwahati leads year of transformation, charts vision for future
Guwahati (Assam) | December 16, 2024 6:42:13 PM IST
As 2024 comes to a close, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati stands proud of a year filled with achievements, transformative initiatives, and remarkable progress in education, research, and societal impact. From pioneering innovations to global c ... read..


"BJP has no agenda for elections this time": Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:42:12 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal continued his criticism of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the law and order situation in the National Capital. ... read..


CM Dhami inaugurates 'Saur Kauthig', first solar fair of Uttarakhand in Dehradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 16, 2024 6:42:06 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday inaugurated the two-day 'Saur Kauthig', Uttarakhand's first solar fair, at Rangers Ground, Dehradun, according to a press statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). ... read..


Assam: Police recover explosives in South Salmara-Mankachar; one held
Guwahati (Assam) | December 16, 2024 6:42:03 PM IST
In a significant operation, the police team from the South Salmara Mankachar district of Assam recovered and seized a large cache of explosives, including 760 explosive sticks and 525 detonators. One person has been arrested, according to an official rele ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami pays tributes to bravehearts at Shaheed Smarak in Dehradun on Vijay Diwas
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 16, 2024 6:42:02 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to valiant soldiers and laid a wreath at the Shaheed Smarak in Gandhi Park, Dehradun, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on Monday. ... read..


MP: Congress holds protest against state government in Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 6:12:25 PM IST
The Madhya Pradesh Congress staged a protest on Monday against the BJP-led state government, accusing it of failing to fulfil the promises made during the assembly polls within its first year in office. ... read..


Mumbai: Death toll in Kurla bus accident rises to 8
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2024 6:12:23 PM IST
The death toll in the Kurla bus accident in Mumbai has increased to 8 after an individual undergoing treatment succumbed to his injuries on Monday, said an official. ... read..


Gurugram: Clash broke out between two groups in Cyber City over food-drinks
Gurugram (Haryana) | December 16, 2024 6:12:17 PM IST
A clash broke out between two groups at restaurants in Gurugram's Cyber City on Sunday, damaging three autorickshaws and several motorcycles, the police said on Monday. ... read..


Union Minister Jitendra Singh pays tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:12:12 PM IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said in the demise of Zakir Hussain, the world lost one of the greatest "Tabla" maestros of our times. ... read..


Delhi BJP President Sachdeva interacts with auto drivers in national capital
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:12:11 PM IST
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva interacted with auto drivers in the national capital on Monday, stating that they had pledged to remove the corrupt Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and bring the BJP to power in the upcoming ... read..


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