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MVA protest march in Nagpur seeks HM Amit Shah's apology for remarks on B.R. Ambedkar

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra took out a vociferous protest march here on Thursday to condemn and demand an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in the Parliament.

Dec 19, 2024

SC tells UP, Haryana to ban crackers in NCR region to curb air pollution

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments to impose a complete ban on firecrackers in the areas falling under the NCR region.

Dec 19, 2024

India's metro rail network headed to become world's 2nd largest: Minister

India is well on its way to having the second-largest metro network in the world with 993 km of Metro rail already operational in 23 cities across the country and about 997 km under construction in 28 cities, Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar has said.

Dec 19, 2024

Our protest was peaceful, BJP MPs armed with sticks blocked us from entering Parliament: Rahul

Amidst a litany of complaints, charges and counter-charges over a scuffle outside the Parliament, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Thursday outrightly rejected BJP's claims that the Congress MPs created a ruckus and rather blamed the 'anti-Ambedkar' BJP for the ugly showdown near Makar Dwaar, the main entrance of the complex.

Dec 19, 2024

Cab driver arrested for sexually assaulting 4-year-old nursery child in Ranchi

A case of sexual assault of a four-year-old nursery male child in a private school in Ranchi has come to light and police have arrested the accused cab driver under the Pocso Act.

Dec 19, 2024

SC stays Kerala HC's restrictions on use of elephants in temple festivals

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the restrictions imposed by the Kerala High Court for the use of elephants in temple festivals.

Dec 19, 2024

Fake call centre busted in Gurugram, 18 held

A Cybercrime team of the Gurugram police busted an illegal call centre operating at Plot No 270 of Udyog Vihar, Phase-2 in Gurugram.

Dec 19, 2024

SC refuses to entertain contempt plea against UP authorities for allowing 'Dharam Sansad'

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a contempt petition filed against Uttar Pradesh authorities for allowing the 'Dharam Sansad' being organised at Ghaziabad from December 17-21 by controversial Hindu seer Yati Narasinghanand, who has faced allegations of making communal statements against Muslims.

Dec 19, 2024

HM Shah should retract his statement on Babasaheb: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah withdraw his controversial statement about Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

Dec 19, 2024

Stalin to inaugurate extension of 'Pudhumai Penn' scheme for school girls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will extend the Pudhumai Penn scheme to benefit female students of government-aided schools on December 30.

Dec 19, 2024

RG Kar rape-murder: Victim's parents approach Calcutta HC seeking fresh probe

Parents of murdered junior doctor approach Calcutta High Court, seeking fresh investigation into case, citing lack of faith in CBI's handling of the probe.

Dec 19, 2024

PM Modi speaks to injured BJP MPs, assures full support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday enquired about the well-being of two BJP MPs injured during a commotion at the Parliament entrance, allegedly involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Dec 19, 2024

Mumbai Maritime Tragedy: 13 Dead, Search On for 2 Missing in Arabian Sea

In a tragic maritime disaster off the coast of Mumbai, a speedboat belonging to the Indian Navy collided with a passenger ferry, resulting in the loss of 13 lives, including four naval personnel. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening near the Gateway of India in the Arabian Sea.

Dec 19, 2024

Top Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Among Five Terrorists Eliminated in Kulgam Operation

In a significant achievement for ongoing anti-terror operations, security forces on Thursday neutralized five terrorists, including Farooq Nali, a self-styled commander of the proscribed Hizbul Mujahideen group.

Dec 19, 2024

Srinagar records season's coldest night at minus 6 degrees Celsius ahead of 'Chillai Kalan'

At minus 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Srinagar city recorded the lowest minimum temperature of the season so far as severe cold swept across the Valley.

Dec 19, 2024