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Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur Celebrate 53RD Statehood Day
Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on Tuesday separately celebrated their 53rd Statehood Day by holding a variety of colourful cultural programmes and other functions.In view of the prevailing situation arising due to over 20-month long ethnic violence, the Statehood Day...
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Sidhi MLA Accuses MP Dy CM Shukla of Not Clearing Fund for District Hospital
BJP MLA Riti Pathak on Tuesday accused Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, who also holds the portfolio of the Health and Family Welfare Department, of not clearing Rs 7 crore fund, which was sanctioned for infrastructure development in Sidhi district...
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Kharge, Priyanka Reach Belagavi for 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim' Event
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress MP from Wayanad in Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Sambra Airport in Belagavi on Tuesday to take part in the inauguration of the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' convention.Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok...
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'Did No Rape Case Occur During BJP'S Tenure', CM Siddaramaiah on B'luru Woman Case
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 the previous...
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PM Cares Fund: RS 346 CR Used for over 4,500 Kids Orphaned During Covid-19, Says Report
The PM CARES for Children Scheme, launched in 2021 to support children orphaned during the Covid-19 pandemic, has reportedly spent Rs 346 crore on the welfare of 4,543 children, according to the latest audited statement of the fund for 2022-23.The Scheme, launched by Prime...
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Free Education from KG to PG RS 1,000 Stipend for SC Students: BJP Releases Part II of Sankalp Patra
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released Part II of its Sankalp Patra, announcing another set of poll promises if the party is voted to power in the upcoming Assembly elections.The big poll sops include free education for students from KG to PG, Rs 1,000 stipend...
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Nitish Kumar to Visit Kishanganj for Pragati Yatra
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will visit Kishanganj on Tuesday as part of his Pragati Yatra, a state-wide initiative aimed at assessing the progress of developmental projects and directly interacting with the public.The visit underlines the government's commitment to...
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees Praise Adani Group's Mahaprasad Distribution at ISKCON Kitchen
At the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela, lakhs of devotees are being provided with 'Mahaprasad', made available by the joint efforts of the country's leading business conglomerate, the Adani Group, and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The initiative aims...
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RG Kar Case: Bengal Govt Moves Calcutta HC Seeking Death Penalty for Convict
The West Bengal government on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special court's verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment.State...
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Many Families Yet to Collect Pongal Gift Hampers, TN Extends Distribution Till Jan 25
With many families yet to collect the Pongal gift hampers, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that eligible ration card holders can collect these until January 25.While 2.2 crore ration card holders, including those in Sri Lankan refugee camps, are eligible for Pongal...
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Delhi Should Not Suffer from Kejriwal's Misdeeds, Says Virendra Sachdeva
Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva slammed AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday for disrespecting Sanatan, saying that he is observing fast and offering prayers at Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place so that people in the national capital do not suffer from former chief...
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'Modi Ki Guarantee', Delhi BJP Unveils New Poster Ahead of Elections
The Delhi BJP unveiled a new campaign poster on Tuesday, emphasising their commitment to fulfilling promises if elected to power.The poster has a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reads, "Modi ki guarantee ka matlab hai har guarantee pura hone ki guarantee (Modi's...
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Prez Murmu, PM Modi Wish Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur on Statehood Day
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, wishing them a "peaceful and prosperous future."The three states attained full statehood on January 21, 1972, under the North...
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Haryana Govt to Start Campaign to Check School Buses under Vehicle Policy
To comply with the Haryana government's safe school vehicle policy, a campaign to check school vehicles will be run by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) office soon, an administration officer said.Gurugram District Transport Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM),...
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ICAT Manesar Represents India's Drive towards Automotive Excellence: Union Minister
Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy visited the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) at Manesar on Monday during which he said that the ICAT institute represents the concept of developed India, and the country's drive towards...
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Vyapam Whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi Booked for Threatening SAF Jawans Deployed for His Security
A RTI activist Ashish Chaturvedi, who is one of the whistleblowers of the Vyapam Scam, has been booked for allegedly abusing and misbehaving with Special Armed Force (SAF) jawans deployed for his security.According to official information, the action came following a...
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Complaint Filed against Kejriwal over Derogatory Remarks on Bihar, UP People
A complaint was lodged against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Patna Civil Court on Monday for his alleged derogatory remarks about the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.The statement in question was made by Kejriwal on January 9 which sparked outrage among...
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BJP Is 'afraid', Claims Congress after FIR on Rahul Gandhi in Assam
The Congress on Monday slammed the BJP over the registration of an FIR against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in Assam for his "Indian state" remark.Congress spokesperson Abhay Dubey alleged that the BJP is "afraid" of Rahul...
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Assam CM to Meet Top Industry Leaders in Seoul Today
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is in Seoul in South Korea and he has a series of meetings on Monday with the top industry players there for the upcoming investment summit in Guwahati -- Advantage Assam 2.0, officials said.Sarma is set to stay in Seoul for three...
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Vijay to Meet Protesters Opposing Parandur Airport Project Today
Tamil superstar and founder-president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, is set to meet the people protesting against the proposed Greenfield Airport Project in Parandur on Monday.Vijay left his Neelankarai residence this morning to interact with the protesters,...
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Erode East Bypoll: DMK Eyes Huge Victory Margin, Udhayanidhi Stalin Leads Campaign
With the Erode East by-election scheduled for February 5, the DMK is going all out to secure a significant victory margin.The bypoll was necessitated after the passing of veteran Congress leader E.V.K.S. Elangovan, who had become an MLA after the death of his son,...
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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale slams Kejriwal for 'failed' poll promises in Delhi
Days ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, The Republican Party of India (RPI) President and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for failing to fulfill all the poll promises despite being...
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Tensions erupt in Maharashtra's Nandurbar after two groups clash
An incident of stone-pelting and arson occurred between two groups within the limits of the Nandurbar City police station in Maharashtra late on Sunday night (January 19).The situation escalated following a minor accident that took place on Sunday morning between an auto...
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Yogi Adityanath to Hold 14 Rallies for BJP Ahead of Delhi Assembly Polls
Nearly few days ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, BJP leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hold 14 election rallies and public programmes in the national capital, starting from January 23, while campaigning for the party, sources said.As per a top...
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Unhappy with Vijayan-led Left Govt, Anvar Resigns as MLA
Estranged Independent-backed Left legislator P.V. Anvar on Monday submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Kerala Assembly.Anvar, in the morning, walked into the office of the Speaker A.N.Shamseer and handed over his resignation letter.Talks about his resignation as...