India

Ahead of LS Polls, Yogi Govt Raises Sugarcane Prize by Rs 20 In UP

19 Jan 2024 02:24 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday increased the state-advised price (SAP) for sugarcane by Rs 20 per quintal, in an effort to garner the support of farmers ahead of general elections. The decision in this regard was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The price

Ed raids multiple locations in kolkata in school recruitment scam case

19 Jan 2024 02:16 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted raids simultaneously at seven places in and around Calcutta in connection with its probe into the alleged irregularities in recruitment in schools of West Bengal, a senior officer said. Former Education Minister Partha Chattopadhyay, MLA Manik Bandyopadhyay, and multiple bureaucrats are in custody in the case. The Enforcement Directorate raids were held at

ED moves Delhi HC challenging RK Arora’s interim bail order

19 Jan 2024 01:25 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the 30-day interim bail granted to Supertech’s chairman and promoter, R. K Arora on medical and health grounds by the Trial Court. RK Arora was arrested in June last year in connection with a money laundering case. On

Miraculous Recovery: Delhi woman overcomes autoimmune disorder

19 Jan 2024 01:22 AM IST

A 39-year-old woman from Delhi, previously bedridden and paralyzed due to polymyositis, a rare autoimmune disorder, has made a remarkable recovery after receiving specialized treatment at a private hospital in the national capital. Initially unable to walk, eat solid food, or breathe without assistance, the woman can now stand on

CISF beefs up Metro security ahead of Republic Day

19 Jan 2024 01:19 AM IST

The CISF will intensify security checks for passengers across Metro stations during January 19-27 because of enhanced security arrangements ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Thursday. The transporter also advised passengers to plan their journey keeping in mind that long queues were likely at

Delhi Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Neelam Azad

19 Jan 2024 01:17 AM IST

Delhi’s Patiala House Court, on Thursday, rejected the bail plea of Neelam Azad, a suspect in the Parliament security breach case. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur, deeming it inappropriate to grant relief at this juncture, turned down Azad’s bail application. The court had remanded all the accused on January 13,

Delhi CM ignores fourth ED summons, embarks on Goa trip

19 Jan 2024 01:15 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is on a three-day visit to Goa after missing the fourth consecutive summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to Delhi’s excise policy. AAP officials deemed the summons ‘illegal and politically motivated,’questioning its

Ram Lalla’s ‘Pran Pratistha’: The Grandeur of Ayodhya Dham is Increasing Every Moment

19 Jan 2024 01:12 AM IST

On Thursday, the idol of Ram Lalla was bought in the sanctum sanctorum with Nakchak Vedic chanting. The life consecration rituals have started with the residences. Before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony to be held on Tuesday, all other programs lasting 6 days had started on 16 January itself. Thursday was

Congress accuses Assam govt of ‘posing hurdles’ to its Yatra

19 Jan 2024 01:09 AM IST

Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Assam government of posing hurdles to its Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra that entered the state on Thursday. Congress General Secretary in Charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, while addressing a press conference here claimed that the Himanta Biswa Sarma government is making all efforts

PM MODI RELEASES POSTAL STAMP ON RAM TEMPLE AT AYODHYA

19 Jan 2024 01:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released commemorative postage stamps on the Ram Temple of Ayodhya and a book of stamps dedicated to Lord Ram issued by countries across the world. Components of the design of the stamps include the Ram Temple, choupai (the verse) ‘Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari’, the

Shocking! Ooty in Tamil Nadu is Freezing Nearly at Zero Degrees

18 Jan 2024 18:23 PM IST

Ooty, a picturesque hill station in Tamil Nadu, is grappling with an unusual and severe cold spell, with temperatures nearing zero degrees, raising concerns among experts and the local community. The unseasonal climatic phenomenon has not only left residents battling biting cold but has also adversely affected farming activities in

ED moves Delhi HC challenging Supertech’s RK Arora interim bail order

18 Jan 2024 17:15 PM IST

On Thursday, the Enforcement Directorate filed a case in Delhi High Court contesting the Trial Court’s 30-day interim bail that Supertech’s chairman and promoter R K Arora had been granted due to medical and health reasons. In June of last year, RK Arora was taken into custody in relation to