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Places of Worship Act: Mathura Shahi Eidgah mosque files intervention application in SC

A day ahead of the crucial hearing in the Supreme Court on pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the Committee of Management of Mathura's Shahi Masjid Eidgah, on Wednesday, filed an intervention application, saying that the law was enacted by Parliament in the interest of the country's progress, which has stood the test of time for more than 33 years.

Dec 11, 2024

8.6 lakh candidates enrolled in 'IndiaAI Future Skills' initiative: IT Minister

About 8.6 lakh candidates have enrolled in IndiaAI 'Future Skills' initiative of the government, developed in collaboration with industry partners to provide training aligned with the latest requirements, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

Delhi Police busts gang involved in cable theft on Delhi Metro Blue Line

Days after thieves stole approximately 140 metres of cable from the Delhi Metro Blue Line between Kirti Nagar and Moti Nagar, causing significant disruptions, the Delhi Police successfully apprehended three individuals involved in the crime. Some parts of the stolen cable have been recovered, police said here on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

Car in Rajasthan CM's convoy overturns, 5 cops injured

A car in Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's convoy overturned on Wednesday, leaving five police officers injured.

Dec 11, 2024

Cold chain scheme progress: 284 projects operational in 16 years

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bhittu announced 399 cold chain projects approved under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure scheme. The scheme, initiated in 2008, has completed 284 projects as of October 31, 2024.

Dec 11, 2024

7th Smart India Hackathon begins: Empowering youth to solve real-world problems

The Smart India Hackathon 2024, a nationwide initiative, was inaugurated by Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan. The 7th edition of the hackathon saw students working on problem statements from various sectors of national importance.

Dec 11, 2024

India's strategic push for domestic aoal production; Single Window Clearance portal launched

The Indian Government is increasing domestic coal production and reducing non-essential imports, with a focus on developing coal blocks. Coal India Limited (CIL) is adopting new technologies to increase production in both underground and opencast mines.

Dec 11, 2024

PM Modi honors Subramania Bharati, releases compendium

PM Modi paid tribute to poet Subramania Bharati, acknowledging his impact on patriotism and social reform. Modi released a compendium of Bharati's works, compiled by Seeni Viswanathan, highlighting Bharati's contributions to the nation and Tamil language.

Dec 11, 2024

PM Modi celebrates Gita Jayanti, emphasizes Karma Yoga

On Gita Jayanti, PM Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of Karma Yoga, a central concept in the Bhagavad Gita. Modi's message, shared on social media, resonated with millions of his followers.

Dec 11, 2024

"Statesman par excellence": PM Modi honors Pranab Mukherjee's legacy

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, praising his contributions to India's development. Modi described Mukherjee as a "statesman par excellence" and a "wonderful administrator" with a deep understanding of India's culture.

Dec 11, 2024

DoT cracks down on fake mobile connections: 78.33 lakh numbers disconnected

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has disconnected over 78.33 lakh mobile connections across India after identifying them as being obtained using forged documents.

Dec 11, 2024

The significance of Gujarat CM's meeting with PM Modi explained

Gujarat's Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, met with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on December 11, 2024. The meeting is part of a larger political tradition in India, fostering a spirit of cooperative federalism.

Dec 11, 2024

President Murmu pays floral tributes to former prez Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu paid respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, honoring his commitment to democracy and the rule of law. Lok Sabha Speaker and parliamentarians paid tribute to former Speaker Rabi Ray, a respected figure in Indian politics, on his birth anniversary.

Dec 11, 2024

Telangana: Mohan Babu attacks journalist as family feud turns ugly

Veteran Tollywood actor Mohan Babu attacked a media person on Tuesday amid tension and high drama at his residence here over the infighting in his family.

Dec 11, 2024

India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime

India evacuated 75 of its nationals from Syria on Tuesday, two days after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's authoritarian government.

Dec 11, 2024