Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the ‘Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path’ programme held at Parade Ground in West Bengal’s Kolkata on Sunday. The programme is organised jointly by Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad, Matilal Bharat Tirtha Seba Mission Ashram, and Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Parisad. Praising the initiative in a message addressing the programme, […]
Delhi: Courier boy steals 40 mobiles using fake Aadhaar cards, arrested
The Delhi Police crime branch arrested a courier boy from Uttar Pradesh’s Agra and seized 40 mobile phones he acquired by doing fraud while working as a courier boy using fake Aadhaar cards, said police on Sunday. The arrested accused, identified as Pradeep Singh (23) and a resident of Nagla Permal village under Kagarol […]
Assam Rifles recover foreign-origin cigarettes worth over Rs 2 crore in Mizoram’s Champhai
Assam Rifles recovered foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 2.38 crore in the general area of World Bank Road Zokhawthar in Champhai district, said an official statement. Based on specific information, the operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles in Zokhwthar with representatives of the Customs Preventive Force […]
Last rites of former J-K cop shot dead by terrorists performed in Baramulla
The last rites of former senior Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Mohd Shafi, who was shot dead by terrorists while offering prayers at a mosque on Sunday, were performed in Baramulla on Sunday. Villagers and family members of Safi paid their last tribute to him by offering prayers. Amid the […]
Maharashtra: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participates in cleanliness drive in Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participated in a cleanliness drive at Worli Naka in Mumbai on Sunday. The Chief Minister also announced that the ‘Mumbai pattern’ of cleanliness will be implemented in various cities of the state. Speaking to ANI on the “deep” clean drive, CM Shinde said that people have also […]
NCPCR chief to issue notice over alleged ‘conversions’ of Madhya Pradesh children
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) president Priyank Kanoongo alleged that during his visit to the two missionary organisations in the tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district, he found influential people were “involved in the dirty work of converting children.” He also alleged that children have learned […]
NCW takes stand for alleged sexual assault at Delhi’s Hospital, demands arrest of accused
The National Commission for Women (NCW) directed the police officer concerned to thoroughly investigate the alleged sexual harassment at Burari Hospital in Delhi, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused individuals. The Commission also sought a detailed report along with a copy of the F.I.R., within the next two days for a […]
“People severely affected, DMK govt not taking urgent action”: Annamalai on TN floods
Accusing the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government of not taking immediate action, Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai said on Sunday that people have been severely affected by the rains and floods in Chennai and South Tamil Nadu. Heavy rains pounded the state over the last few days, wreaking havoc in […]
DMK’s Elangovan accuses Centre of doing favouritism to North Indians in PUSs recruitment
DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan, labelling a major allegation on the central government, said that people from North Indian states are being given preference while being recruited in Public Sector Units (PSU). Getting more specific, Elangovan further added that there are PSU’s in Uttar Pradesh as well but they are not recruiting Tamilians. […]
Indian Navy to commission Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer ‘Imphal’ in Mumbai
The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 26, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the chief guest, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the third of four ‘Visakhapatnam’ […]
Pushkar Singh Dhami pays tribute to ‘Gandhi of Uttarakhand’ on his 99th birth anniversary
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tributes to the pioneer of Uttarakhand state movement, Indramani Badoni Indramani Badon, on his 99th birth anniversary. “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Revered Indramani Badoni ji, pioneer of Uttarakhand state movement and excellent social worker, paid tribute to him by offering flowers at the government […]
Telangana CM Reddy promises Rs 5 lakh accidental insurance policy for gig workers, cab, auto drivers
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday promised to introduce a Rs 5 lakh accidental policy for gig workers such as those involved in food delivery, driving cabs and auto rickshaws, and medical care up to Rs 10 lakh under the Rajiv Arogyasri scheme. The Telangana chief minister also promised to make […]
J-K: Four fallen soldiers accorded farewell in Rajouri
A wreath-laying ceremony for four Army personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri sector was held on Sunday. The officials of the Indian Army accorded a tearful farewell to the four fallen soldiers, Naik Birender Singh, Rifleman […]
AIMIM leader shot dead in Bihar’s Siwan
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) district President Arif Jamal was allegedly shot dead by unidentified people in Bihar’s Siwan on Saturday night, police said. According to officials, Jamal was rushed to a hospital but died during treatment. The police were investigating the incident and trying to ascertain the reason behind it. According to […]
India reports 656 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours
A total of 656 cases of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 and one death have been reported in the country for the past 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases of Covid-19 in the country was recorded at 3742. Earlier on Saturday, a multifold […]