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Money laundering case: Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked

The Jharkhand government has lifted the suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an accused in an alleged money laundering case. The Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Official Language issued the order directing her to report to the department.

Jan 22, 2025

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Over 9.24 crore devotees took holy dip till 9th day

With the arrival of a large number of devotees from India and abroad continuing in the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Sangam city Prayagraj, more than 9.24 crore devotees have taken the sacred bath ('Amrit Snan') in river Ganga during the religious and spiritual event that started on January 13 till 8 p.m. on Tuesday (January 21), according to latest data estimation by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Jan 22, 2025

WEF 2025: European Commission chief Ursula says top team to visit India to boost ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the first trip of her new team will be to India to boost ties with the world's largest democracy which has succeeded in lifting millions of people out of poverty.

Jan 21, 2025

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Takes Oath As Delhi High Court's new Chief Justice

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court on January 21, 2025, marking a significant development in the Indian judiciary. The oath of office was administered by Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at a ceremony held at Raj Nivas. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Minister Atishi, puisne judges, and other dignitaries.

Jan 21, 2025

Mahakumbh: Shipra Pathak, 'water woman of India' lauds CM Yogi for tidy Triveni Sangam

Overwhelmed with the cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of pilgrims at the sacred Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh, Shipra Pathak, the 'water woman of India,' on Tuesday applauded UP CM Yogi Adityanath for his sustained efforts.

Jan 21, 2025

Semicon India scheme to create 85,000 jobs: Centre

In the run-up to the Union Budget 2025-26 to be presented on February 1, the Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday highlighted the achievements of the government's policies in pushing up investments and employment through the semiconductor programme and the PLI scheme for electronic goods manufacturing.

Jan 21, 2025

Congress leaders prepared to sacrifice lives for people, equality & democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that her party leaders are prepared to sacrifice lives for people, equality and democracy.

Jan 21, 2025

Expired saline case: Bengal LoP demands immediate arrest of health minister, secy

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday demanded immediate arrest of West Bengal health minister and health secretary in connection with the recent expired saline related deaths.

Jan 21, 2025

66 killed in Turkey ski resort fire, people seen jumping from building in panic

At least 66 people have died and over 51 others injured in a fire that erupted at a hotel in Turkey's northwestern Bolu province on Tuesday.

Jan 21, 2025

Places of Worship Act: Mathura mosque committee urges SC to close Centre's right to file counter affidavit

In a fresh application filed before the Supreme Court, the Committee of Management of Mathura's Shahi Masjid Eidgah has pleaded that the right of the Centre to file its reply to the petitions challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 should be closed.

Jan 21, 2025

Arvind Kejriwal's 'Raavan as golden deer' remark sets up fresh AAP-BJP clash

With just a fortnight to go for the Delhi Assembly elections, the ruling AAP and Opposition BJP have been latching on to every controversy to step up offensive against each other. The latest issue of sparring between the rivals is AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's reference to the 'Raavan as golden deer' remark, which the BJP claims is an insult to the Hindu epic and Sanatan Dharma.

Jan 21, 2025

Telangana BJP MP slaps real estate agent for 'exploiting' poor

BJP MP Eatala Rajender slapped a real estate agent in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district on Tuesday for "exploiting" the poor people by encroaching on their lands.

Jan 21, 2025

We believe in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the Congress party believes in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva who was a true Ram devotee.

Jan 21, 2025

AAP, BJP cross swords over Hindu voters' sentiments

With an eye on Hindu voters, the ruling AAP and the Opposition BJP on Tuesday crossed swords over characters of the 'Ramayana', with the latter accusing the former Chief Minister of disrespecting Hindu deities.

Jan 21, 2025

Society cannot have humanitarian approach towards an "inhuman" individual: CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar verdict

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that society cannot have a "humanitarian" approach towards an "inhuman" individual.

Jan 21, 2025