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President Murmu, PM Modi extend Diwali greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday.

Oct 31, 2024

Over a Million Fake Beneficiaries Removed from J&K's Ration Lists After Aadhaar Seeding

In a major reform of J&K's PDS, over one million fake beneficiaries were identified and removed from government-run ration depots following Aadhaar seeding. With 25.11 lakh ration card holders covering nearly 99 lakh individuals, the PDS now benefits from full Aadhaar integration, reducing fraud.

Oct 30, 2024

BJP to elect Leader of Opposition on November 3 in presence of two observers

Two central observers appointed by the central leadership to oversee key appointments as BJP gears up for constructive opposition in Jammu and Kashmir's new Legislative Assembly.

Oct 30, 2024

Onion prices drop in major cities after retail selling at subsidised rate: Centre

Second train with 840 tonnes of onion arrives in Delhi to boost availability

The government on Wednesday said that a second train carrying 840 tonnes of onions from Nashik arrived in the national capital for disposal in the Delhi-NCR area.

Oct 30, 2024

Hyderabad's Qadir Ali Baig theatre festival from Nov 1

The 19th edition of Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival, South India's most prestigious theatre festival, is scheduled to begin on November 1.

Oct 30, 2024

Health activists seek legal action against PG doctors 'absconding' from govt duty

Health activists and social workers have demanded that the Tamil Nadu Health Department recover the bond amount from postgraduate doctors who were reportedly absconding from 21 public health institutions across the state.

Oct 30, 2024

Kerala: Divya arrested, Kannur Collector under scanner in ADM suicide case

Kannur District Collector Arun Vijayan has pointed fingers against Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu in the controversial suicide case involving the CPI-M leader P.P. Divya.

Oct 30, 2024

PM Modi, Amit Shah to campaign in Jharkhand after Diwali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jharkhand on November 4 to rally support for NDA candidates in the state's Assembly elections to be held in two phases. He will address public gatherings in Garhwa and Chaibasa districts.

Oct 30, 2024

Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi gifts three new medical colleges to MP

Indian youth among best in innovation & technology: PM Modi

Indian youth are among the best in innovation and technology, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024

Indian Railways to run 7000 special trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja travellers

Indian Railways to run special trains to meet Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

Indian Railways will operate 7,000 additional special train trips to facilitate passengers travelling during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja. The number of special trains operating on Wednesday was 164, according to Railway officials.

Oct 30, 2024

Celebrations planned to mark 10 years of OROP; PM Modi likely to attend

Grand celebrations have been planned to mark a decade of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) next month in the capital, which will see the participation of scores of ex-servicemen and the veterans from three wings of Armed Forces.

Oct 30, 2024

UN Human Rights Council to open office in Bangladesh

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has decided to set up an office in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka to strengthen its activities in the South Asian country.

Oct 30, 2024

MUDA case: Will talk later, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah as petitioners celebrate

'MUDA scam is deeper', BJP MP demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

BJP Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the interest of the people of the state, alleging that the scam is deeper.

Oct 30, 2024

Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon residents of the national Capital to avoid bursting firecrackers during Diwali, pointing to the severe air pollution it causes in the city. Instead, he encouraged people to light diyas as a safer, more environment-friendly way to celebrate the festival of lights.

Oct 30, 2024

AAP labels Ayushman Bharat 'scam', claims Delhi govt model is superior

Delhi govt health care model is superior to Ayushman Bharat: AAP

AAP's Chief National Spokesperson, Priyanka Kakkar, on Wednesday criticised the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, calling it marred by "scams" and claiming that the Delhi government's health care model is superior to the Union government's scheme.

Oct 30, 2024