India

Rajghat Tribute: Kejriwal Reflects on Sisodia’s Arrest Anniversary

27 Feb 2024 03:50 AM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with AAP MLAs and ministers, reached Rajghat on Monday to mark one year of former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s arrest. Exactly a year ago, on February 26, Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation and by the Enforcement Directorate a month later, in

Supreme Court declines to hear PIL challenging new criminal laws

27 Feb 2024 03:45 AM IST

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL on Monday challenging the three new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Noting the PIL filed by Chennai resident T Sivagnanasambandan, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and

Viksit Bharat is Bharat of youth’s aspirations: PM

27 Feb 2024 03:42 AM IST

Viksit Bharat is the Bharat of the youth’s aspirations, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while launching railway infrastructure projects on Monday, adding that the youth will be the top beneficiaries of these projects. He asserted that they have the complete right to decide how developed India should be. Addressing the

CBI investigation to be ordered into murder of INLD’s Haryana chief Nafe Singh Rathee, : Home Minister Anil Vij

26 Feb 2024 15:19 PM IST

The Haryana government, as announced by state Home Minister Anil Vij in the assembly, is set to initiate a CBI investigation into the killing of INLD’s Haryana chief Nafe Singh Rathee. In the assembly, Vij was quoted as saying, “If the House is only satisfied with a CBI probe, then

Real-Life Drama: Poachers Caught on Camera in Telangana’s Nallamala Forest

26 Feb 2024 14:46 PM IST

A scene reminiscent of the blockbuster movie “Pushpa-2” unfolded in the real world within Telangana’s Nallamala forest, specifically in the Armabad Tiger Reserve. Just like the smuggler Pushpa’s escapades captured on wildlife surveillance cameras, four poachers found themselves ensnared by a night vision camera trap, thanks to the vigilance of

Telangana: Arrest Made in Government Funds Diversion Case: Rythu Bima and Rythu Bandu

26 Feb 2024 14:43 PM IST

In a significant development, authorities have apprehended two individuals allegedly involved in diverting government funds earmarked for the Rythu Bima and Rythu Bandu schemes. The accused, identified as Goreti Srisailam and Odela Veera Swamy, have been taken into custody following a thorough investigation by law enforcement agencies. The case came

Karnataka Rajya Sabha Elections Intensify as Congress Faces Unexpected Setback

26 Feb 2024 13:21 PM IST

Bengaluru: Tuesday (27th Feb) marks a crucial day for Karnataka as elections unfold for four Rajya Sabha seats. However, the unexpected demise of Congress sitting MLA Raja Venkatappa Nayaka has altered the political landscape, leaving Congress with one less vote. With five candidates in the fray, including Ajay Maken, GC

Mamata’s police will not arrest Sheikh Shahjahan because he controls votes: Suvendu Adhikari

26 Feb 2024 11:17 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, has said that West Bengal police will not arrest Trinamool Congress absconding leader Sheikh Shahjahan because he controls votes. The BJP leader also pointed out that section 144 imposed by the state government is only to prevent BJP leaders. “Strictest action should be

NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule thanks SC for validating new party name, symbol

26 Feb 2024 11:14 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court for allowing them to get a new party name and symbol after the Election Commission decided to give the party’s original name (NCP) and its ‘clock’ symbol to the Ajit Pawar-led faction. Supriya Sule said she

MoU to be signed today on nutritional status of adolescent girls in 5 Utkarsh districts

26 Feb 2024 11:12 AM IST

To strengthen the collaboration to achieve improvement in the nutritional status of adolescent girls in 5 Utkarsh districts, a national event will be held at Vigyan Bhawan on Monday, under the chairpersonship of Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, and Union Minister of

Meghalaya: CM Sanmga inaugurates multiple projects in West Garo Hills

26 Feb 2024 11:09 AM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday inaugurated multiple projects at Babadam in West Garo Hills in the presence of Speaker Thomas A. Sangma and PHE Minister Marcuise Marak. The Garo Hills Agro Food Park is an initiative of the All Garo Hills Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (AGHMPCS) led by

DRDO, Mahindra Defence showcase advanced Wheeled Armoured Platform

26 Feb 2024 11:08 AM IST

Defence Research and Development Organisation and Mahindra Defence have together developed the advanced version of the Wheeled Armoured Platform and showcased it at the Defence Expo being held in Pune from February 24 to 26. “This vehicle was designed and developed by DRDO. This vehicle platform is a second-generation platform.