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100 Bangladeshi, Rohingyas held in 5 months at Agartala railway station alone

Around 100 infiltrators including 87 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested during the past five months at the Agartala railway station alone, while hundreds of other intruders from across the border were nabbed in different places of Tripura.

Dec 27, 2024

Will remember Manmohan Singh in prayers, says Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, praising his selfless nature and contributions to India's development, as nation mourns his demise.

Dec 27, 2024

'Nothing short of a miracle': Siddaramaiah on late PM Manmohan Singh's life

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday termed late Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, one of the most respected figures in Indian politics and that his life was nothing short of a miracle.

Dec 27, 2024

Dr Singh's final farewell on Saturday; mortal remains to be kept at Congress HQs

As the nation pays heartfelt tributes to its beloved 14th Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his demise, his final farewell is set to begin from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.

Dec 27, 2024

Farmers' protest: SC seeks compliance report from Punjab over Dallewal's health, safety

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a compliance report from the Punjab government regarding hospitalisation of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death.

Dec 27, 2024

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday led the party in paying tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence on Friday.

Dec 27, 2024

Allu Arjun to virtually appear before court in theatre stampede case

Actor Allu Arjun is set to appear virtually before the Nampally Court later on Friday in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.

Dec 27, 2024

Another illegal Bangladeshi infiltrator arrested from Kolkata hotel

Kolkata Police on Friday arrested an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant from a city hotel where he was staying for quite some time posing as an Indian citizen on the basis of fake identity documents.

Dec 27, 2024

MUDA case petitioner seeks Centre's protection, writes to PM, HM

Petitioner Snehamayi Krishna in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is named as the first accused, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking central protection for himself and his family.

Dec 27, 2024

Tharoor, Pilot, other Congress leaders pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh

Senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Sachin Pilot expressed profound grief on Friday over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as a transformative leader and a compassionate statesman.

Dec 27, 2024

Anna University sexual assault case: TN BJP chief lashes himself in protest against the incident

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai lashed himself six times with a whip on Friday morning outside his residence in Coimbatore.

Dec 27, 2024

Annamalai's protest against DMK's rule will spark statewide resistance: TN BJP

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad said on Friday that party state president, K. Annamalai's announcement of protest against the DMK government will spark a wave of resistance across the state.

Dec 27, 2024

Chetna remains trapped in borewell even after 96 hours, rescue efforts hindered by rain

Despite all rescue efforts, Chetna, a 3-year-old girl, remains trapped in a borewell in Kotputli at a depth of 120 feet for 96 hours without food or water. Efforts to rescue her have stretched into the fifth day, with heavy rain and logistical challenges hindering progress.

Dec 27, 2024

PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other prominent leaders visited the residence of late former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here on Friday morning to pay their respects and offer condolences to his family.

Dec 27, 2024

PM Modi takes stock of 8 big infra projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed eight big-ticket infrastructure projects, involving an investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore, as part of the PRAGATI initiative to speed up development in the country and create more jobs.

Dec 27, 2024