India

Delhi LG approves 24×7 operations for 32 more establishments

15 Jan 2024 09:26 AM IST

Thirty-two more establishments—departmental stores, shops selling cosmetics and beauty products, and sweets shops—will be allowed to operate 24×7 in the capital, bringing the total number of such commercial establishments to over 667. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the proposal under sections 14, 15, and 16 of the Delhi

Atishi accuses BJP of plotting slum demolition, vows resistance

15 Jan 2024 09:25 AM IST

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi has accused the BJP-ruled central government of allegedly hatching a “conspiracy” to demolish all slums in the city. She stated that her party will not allow the Centre to ‘drive thousands of families into homelessness’ as long as it is in power. “Ahead

Delhi schools set to reopen today, no classes before 9 am amid fog

15 Jan 2024 09:22 AM IST

Schools in Delhi are scheduled to reopen on January 15 in physical mode following the winter break prompted by dense to very dense fog. However, due to persistent weather conditions, the government has imposed timing-related constraints for school operations. According to the order issued by the Delhi government, the Directorate

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates rail line, flags off MEMU train in Odisha

15 Jan 2024 09:19 AM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inaugurated the Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore passenger railway line. He also flagged off a newly introduced MEMU train service. According to an official statement, three pairs of MEMU trains will run over this route daily. The regular run of the MEMU trains will commence on Sunday

Former Karnataka CM alleges cover-up in Haveri moral policing incident

15 Jan 2024 09:18 AM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday alleged that efforts have been made to hush up the moral policing incident of Haveri by offering money to the victim. The case pertains to a group of men allegedly barging into the room of a lodge at Hangal in Karnataka’s Haveri

Uttarakhand govt increases dearness allowance of employees, pensioners to 46 pc

15 Jan 2024 09:17 AM IST

After the approval of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the State Finance Department has issued orders for a 4 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) to state employees and pensioners. With this order, the DA of employees has increased from 42 to 46 per cent in the state.

Where are the Ayodhya verdict Justices currently, paved way for Ram temple redemption?

15 Jan 2024 09:15 AM IST

On November 9, 2019, a five-judge bench led by then former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi delivered the Ayodhya dispute verdict. The bench ended all the controversies and paved the way for the construction of Ram Lalla temple. Apart from Justice Ranjan Gogoi, this bench also included Justice AS Bobde, Justice

Around 65 lakh pilgrims visit Gangasagar Bengal minister

15 Jan 2024 09:13 AM IST

Nearly 65 lakh pilgrims from across the nation have visited Gangasagar and taken a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga River and the Bay of Bengal so far this year, West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas said. Heavy security arrangements have been made at the fairground, situated on Sagar

Security tightened as devotees gather for Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal

15 Jan 2024 09:13 AM IST

South 24 Parganas While all eyes are on Ayodhya as the city prepares to host a long line of dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the opening of the grand Ram Temple on January 22, a popular pilgrimage site in another part of the country has also decked

Amit Shah attends Uttarayan Patang Mahotsav in Gujarat; flies kites

15 Jan 2024 09:11 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended the Uttarayan Patang Mahotsav in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad and flew kites along with supporters here as part of Uttarayan celebrations. Earlier today, the Union Home Minister also offered prayers at Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad. A prominent festival on the Indian calendar, devotees

Aiming for stars when…’: Abhishek Banerjee’s dig at Congress post-polls

15 Jan 2024 09:07 AM IST

Following Congress’s abysmal harvest in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday took a dig at the grand old party, saying that their seat share aspirations in Bengal were akin to aiming for the ‘stars’ when they

BJP expected to lead but may face coalition challenges: Tharoor

15 Jan 2024 08:40 AM IST

The BJP is expected to emerge as the single-largest party in the coming Lok Sabha polls, but its tally can be brought down to a level that its potential allies may no longer be willing to support it and instead back the opposition alliance, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said.