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Youth arrested in connection with rape and murder at Bengal's Krishnanagar

Shootout in Punjab: Police arrest Two gangsters of Landa gang, recover weapons

Two gangsters of the Landa gang were arrested after a shootout on the outskirts of a village in Jalandhar district and seven weapons along with six magazines and cartridges each were recovered from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav

Nov 23, 2024

Special teachers will continue to serve in their schools, assures Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar kick-starts Rs 8,837.77 crore worth rural projects ahead of poll year

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 6,199 projects under the Rural Works Department worth Rs 8,837.77 crore.

Nov 23, 2024

BJP questions Kejriwal on 21,000 deaths in Delhi due to contaminated water

BJP questions Arvind Kejriwal's "freebie" campaign, alleges 21,000 deaths in Delhi due to contaminated water

Alleging that 21,000 people in Delhi have died due to contaminated drinking water, the Delhi BJP on Friday hit out at Arvind Kejriwal's "freebie" campaign, hinting at misgovernance and discrimination among citizens while implementing welfare schemes.

Nov 23, 2024

Congress plans bold reforms after humiliating J&K Assembly defeat

Following its worst-ever electoral performance in the J&K Assembly elections, the Congress faces growing internal dissent. Party leaders are under pressure to remove non-performing seniors and usher in younger, more dynamic leadership to restore its lost glory.

Nov 23, 2024

Pony, palanquin owners on three-day strike against proposed ropeway project in Katra

Katra Reopeway Project: Pony, palanquin owners oppose, go on 3-day strike

Pithus, pony and palanquin owners, who routinely assist thousands of pilgrims on the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route, on Friday called for three-day strike to protest against the proposed ropeway project in Katra.

Nov 23, 2024

Even today, I don't know who is Prabhas: Sharmila

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President Y. S. Sharmila said on Friday that she swore on her children that she has no relations with actor Prabhas.

Nov 22, 2024

Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for joining Opposition in calling Wayanad shutdown

The Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan government for joining the Congress-led opposition to call for a shutdown in the Wayanad district on November 19 to protest the Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works in wake of the devastating landslide that washed away four villages in the district in July.

Nov 22, 2024

Is anyone stopping polluting trucks from entering Delhi, asks SC

Taking a tough stand against unchecked entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, the Supreme Court on Friday hinted at asking the police to set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to turn back non-essential vehicles and appointed 13 lawyers, one each for the 13 major border entry points, to assess compliance with its earlier directions.

Nov 22, 2024

Ready to face any investigation, reiterates Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah slams Centre over reduction of NABARD loans

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed the Centre over the reduction of the loan amount to Karnataka by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

Nov 22, 2024

Our 6 free services in Delhi pinching rivals: Kejriwal at 'Revadi par Charcha' campaign

Kejriwal's revdi has poison: BJP leader

In the wake of corruption charges against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the practice of freebies prior to polls -- commonly called 'revdi' -- leaders from other parties, some of who split from his Aam Admi Party (AAP) shared their views with IANS.

Nov 22, 2024

No engagement with Adani Group, claims baseless: BJD

Odisha's former ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday clarified the power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the state with the Adani Group, saying that claims being made regarding the state are "baseless and incorrect".

Nov 22, 2024

Justice D Krishnakumar sworn-in as 8th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

Justice D Krishnakumar was on Friday sworn in as the eighth Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, during a brief ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here.

Nov 22, 2024

Meghalaya govt to come up with SOP to end VIP culture: CM Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday announced that the government will come up with a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of sirens, tinted glasses, and flickering lights--the common features of the 'VIP culture'--and the same will be strictly implemented to minimise the inconvenience to the public in the state.

Nov 22, 2024

J&K Panchayat elections 2025: Congress, BJP, NC, PDP begin preparations [details]

The political scene in J&K is abuzz with activity as preparations for the upcoming Panchayat elections, scheduled for next year, intensify. Political parties, including the NC and the PDP, which boycotted the 2018 elections, are now actively engaging with voters.

Nov 22, 2024

"Our free services in Delhi pinching rivals": Kejriwal at 'Revadi par Charcha'

Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a 15-day campaign to highlight the six free services offered by the party's government, slamming the BJP for insulting the services by calling them "revadis" (freebies).

Nov 22, 2024