As the air quality level deteriorates in the northern parts of India, a thick layer of smog engulfed the Taj Mahal in Agra. The tourists complained that the monument was not clearly visible to them due to pollution. The air quality of Agra was recorded as ‘moderate’ on Wednesday afternoon. The AQI of Shahjahan Garden which […]
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MP: Minor held hostage and gang-raped in Gwalior, police investigation underway
A minor girl (17 years old) was allegedly held hostage and gang-raped in Gwalior, police said on Wednesday. Gwalior Additional Superintendent of Police, Rishikesh Meena, told that “a case has come up in the Bilowa police station area and an FIR has been registered in it. This involves two girls from the same family and […]
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Congress followed ‘laapata’ model when it ruled Madhya Pradesh, says PM Modi
Launching an all-out attack on the Congress in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the grand old party followed the “laapata (missing) model” when it ruled the state. Addressing an election rally at Guna on Wednesday, PM Modi said, “The Congress followed and implemented a ‘laapata […]
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“Punjab Govt must implement plan to bring down stubble burning” says Delhi’s Air Quality Management committee
The Committee of Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining Areas in its report filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) stated that the state government of Punjab and various administrative agencies under it need to strictly and effectively implement the various components of the action plan […]
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Manipur transnational conspiracy case: Moirangthem Anand Singh withdraws bail plea from NIA Court
The NIA Special court on Wednesday informed that the bail plea of accused Moirangthem Anand Singh, arrested in relation to the Manipur Transnational Conspiracy case has been withdrawn. Lawyers of Moirangthem Anand Singh on Wednesday informed the Additional Sessions Judge Sachin Gupta that the bail application was withdrawn without pressing […]
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Delhi government announces early winter break in schools from Nov 9 to 18 due to ‘severe’ air quality
In view of the ‘severe’ level of air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday announced an early winter break for schools from November 9 to November 18. “All schools shall observe winter break from November 9 to November 18, 2023,” said an order from the Education Department of the Delhi government. The order referred to […]
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“Mood, people’s pulse favour return of Congress in Rajasthan”: Sachin Pilot
Weighing in on the party’s prospects in the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections, senior Congress leader and former deputy chief minister, Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said while the desert state has historically never voted back the incumbent, the mood and pulse of the people were in favour of the return of […]
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J-K People’s Justice Front organises donation camp in memory of 1947 war hero in Baramulla
The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Justice Front on Tuesday organised a blood donation camp in memory of Mohd Maqbool Sherwani popularly called- “Lion of Baramulla”. In 1947, Maqbool Sherwani managed to misinform Pashtun tribesmaen from Pakistan thus delaying their attempted invasion from Pakistan in Baramulla. In this manner, he played an […]
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Congress launches all-out attack at Centre as demonetisation completes seven years
The Congress party on Wednesday launched an all-out attack against the central government’s demonetisation move, on a day the exercise completed seven years. Leading the attack on the central leadership, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge termed the demonetization drive the biggest assault on India’s economy and livelihood. “Indians are still nursing the wound of this mindless giant attack,” he […]
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Fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to take place on November 10 in New Delhi
As the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue is all set to take place in New Delhi on November 10, the defence and the foreign ministers of both countries will take the opportunity to progress the futuristic roadmap for the India-US partnership as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US […]
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Blinken reiterates US support for Ukraine holding Russia accountable
United Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday reiterated US support for Ukraine and for holding Russia accountable. He noted that Russia started the war against Ukraine and it could end the conflict at any time by withdrawing its forces. Taking to X, Blinken stated, “Russia started the war in Ukraine and could end it at any time by withdrawing its forces and […]
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“Lost his memory, really shameful”: BJP’s all-out attack on Nitish Kumar over birth control remarks
Aparna Yadav, BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his derogatory remarks on birth control a day before. Terming the statement by the JDU Supremo “really shameful”, the BJP leader called on people to keep in mind (such comments) when they come out […]
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Ayodhya decked up for grand Diwali celebrations with banners of Lord Rama
Like every year, Ayodhya is decked up this year also ahead of Diwali celebrations. Banners and posters of Lord Rama installed at various places have become the centre of attraction. “The grand Deepotsav will be celebrated in Ayodhya before Diwali and this time 21 lakh lamps will be lit, which […]
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Minor’s Rape case: Court takes cognizance of charge sheet against accused Premoday Khakha and wife
Delhi’s Tis Hazari court on Wednesday took cognizance of the charge sheet filed against the Delhi government’s former Deputy director Premoday Khakha and his wife. They have been in custody for the alleged rape of a minor. Special Judge (POCSO) Richa Parihar took cognizance of the charge sheet. The copy of the charge has also been […]
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Israel: Almost 10,000 rockets fired from Gaza since October 7
Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip have fired more than 9,500 rockets at Israeli territory since Hamas launched its multi-pronged attack on the Jewish state one month ago, according to data published by the Israeli Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. Jerusalem said the numbers are not final and are constantly being updated. Throughout Tuesday, multiple air-raid sirens were […]