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​Indian Army organises ex-servicemen rally in Shillong

An Ex-Servicemen rally was organised on Wednesday under the aegis of Headquarters 101 Area in the Happy Valley locality in Shillong.

Dec 18, 2024

Apologise by midnight or resign from cabinet: Kharge to Amit Shah on Ambedkar row

Congress party launched an all-out attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, demanding his apology for "disparaging" remarks on B. R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

Dec 18, 2024

Congress leaders including UP party chief Ajay Rai detained during protest in Lucknow

Several Congress leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Ajay Rai, were detained by the police while they were going to participate in a 'gherao' of the Assembly, here on Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024

Canada announces new border security plan amid Trump's tariff threats

The Canadian federal government has announced a new plan to bolster border security and strengthen the immigration system.

Dec 18, 2024

18,714 km highways constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana in last 7 years: Nitin Gadkari

Highway projects covering a total length of 26,425 km have been awarded and 18,714 km have been constructed as of October 31, 2024, under the Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024

Commuters inconvenienced with 'rail roko' protest by farmers in Punjab

Railway commuters faced inconvenience in Punjab on Wednesday after farmers squatted on rail tracks in support of their long-pending demands, including the legal guarantee of the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Dec 18, 2024

MUDA petitioner not given any offer to withdraw plea for CBI probe: Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, denied allegations that MUDA case petitioner Snehamayi Krishna was offered money to withdraw his plea for a CBI probe into the alleged scam, claiming they will face the investigation bravely.

Dec 18, 2024

As Veer Savarkar Airport begins international operations, PM Modi urges for a visit to Cellular Jail

Veer Savarkar Airport, previously known as Port Blair Airport, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has opened its runway for international flights, hence opening the region to tourists and visitors from across the globe.

Dec 18, 2024

Kerala HC quashes case against govt employee for 'sarcastic comment' on CM Vijayan

The Kerala High Court has quashed legal proceedings against a state government employee who made a "sarcastic comment" in a WhatsApp group about Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's appeal for government employees to donate a month's salary to the 2018 flood relief fund.

Dec 18, 2024

HCs cannot lay down the form in which a bail order should be passed by trial courts: SC

The Supreme Court has said that while constitutional courts can lay down the principles governing the grant of bail or anticipatory bail, they cannot lay down the form in which a bail order should be passed by trial courts.

Dec 18, 2024

Free treatment at all hospitals: Kejriwal launches 'Sanjeevani yojana' for Delhi's senior citizens

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced a free healthcare scheme for the city's elderly and for senior citizens, which they can avail at all government as well as private hospitals.

Dec 18, 2024

Thackeray to PM Modi: Apologise for Amit Shah's comments on Ambedkar

Taking strong umbrage over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on Dr B. R. Ambedkar, Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise for the utterances or quit, here on Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024

EPFO's Final Call: Employers Must Upload Wage Data by Jan 31 for Higher Pensions

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a significant move by extending the deadline for employers to upload wage details for higher pensions. This final opportunity, announced on December 18, 2024, allows employers until January 31, 2025, to upload wage details for over 3.1 lakh pending applications for Pension on Higher Wages.

Dec 18, 2024

Tragedy in J&K's Kathua: Retd DySP family, including four minors, killed in mysterious house fire

Massive blaze under suspicious circumstances claims six lives; survivors undergo treatment as authorities investigate the cause. Six people sleeping in the house died due to suffocation.

Dec 18, 2024

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's UN keynote marks inaugural World Meditation Day; global livestream planned

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will address the UN on the inaugural World Meditation Day, December 21, 2024. Following his address, Gurudev will host a worldwide livestream event, uniting millions in meditation.

Dec 18, 2024