India

Chennai Court to frame charges against Senthil Balaji on Jan 22

12 Jan 2024 02:53 AM IST

A Chennai Sessions Court on Thursday stated that charges would be framed against Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji on January 22, 2024. Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last year in connection with a money laundering case, appeared before Principal Sessions Judge S Alli through video-conferencing

K Annamalai highlights DMK’s failure in fulfilling Krishnagiri poll promises

12 Jan 2024 02:51 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai attacked the ruling DMK government on its poll promises and achievements so far. He is on his ‘En Mann, En Makkal padayatra and while in Uthangarai (Krishnagiri district), he said the potential of the area had not been tapped. “CM MK Stalin says 90%

Sangh Parivar slandering Dravidian Movement: Udhyanidhi Stalin

12 Jan 2024 02:50 AM IST

On January 10, Minister for Sports Development and Youth Welfare, Udhayanidhi Stalin, participated in the DMK’s NRI wing meeting. Speaking at the event, Udhayanidhi said, “Youngsters today are largely dependent on social media to understand Tamil Nadu’s politics. On social media, supporters of the Sangh Parivar are consistently slandering the

ABVP plans youthful festivities in Delhi campuses

12 Jan 2024 02:48 AM IST

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is set to organise a series of events from January 12 to January 30 in educational institutions affiliated with DU, JMI, JNU, etc., in Delhi. These activities, falling under the umbrella of ‘Youth Week,’ will encompass seminars, sports events, quizzes, and paying tribute to

NDMC climbs two ranks, secures 7th position in Swachh Survekshan

12 Jan 2024 02:46 AM IST

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) achieved a national ranking of 7 in the Swachh Survekshan report released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Thursday. The Swachhta Awards were presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and the Hon’ble Minister of MOUHA, Hardeep Singh

Delhi Police arrests youth with arms and ammunition

12 Jan 2024 02:44 AM IST

The Delhi Police arrested a youth from under the ITO Bridge with 45 live cartridges on the intervening night of January 9–10, officials said on Thursday. According to Delhi Police officials, the recovery was made during an intensive picket check in view of Republic Day preparations. The accused, identified as

Delhi BJP slams AAP over city’s 90th rank in Swachh Bharat Survey

12 Jan 2024 02:42 AM IST

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, for inadequate sanitation services in Delhi, citing the national capital›s 90th rank in the Swachh Bharat Survey. Delhi BJP Chief expressed disappointment, stating, «Under Arvind Kejriwal›s regime, Delhi›s sanitation services have

Court emphasises need to educate society on gender determination

12 Jan 2024 02:40 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday observed that parents who give their daughters-in-law a hard time for not being able to fulfil their desire of “preserving their family tree”, need to be educated that it is their son and not the wife whose chromosomes will decide the child’s gender. The

AIIMS takes steps to address bed availability, patient comfort

12 Jan 2024 02:38 AM IST

In line with its commitment to providing healthcare services to patients and attendants, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi announced a series of proactive measures to ensure the availability and efficient utilisation of Vishram Sadan beds. With over 1,500 beds across various facilities, the institute offers comfortable

AAP, Congress to discuss seat sharing for Lok Sabha polls today

12 Jan 2024 02:35 AM IST

Leaders of I.N.D.I.A bloc parties Congress and AAP will hold further discussions on Friday on seat-sharing in Delhi and in states for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said. The discussions will take place at a meeting at the residence of senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik, a source in the

Nitish Kumar confident amidst seat-sharing talks within INDIA alliance

12 Jan 2024 02:33 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United (JDU) national president Nitish Kumar expressed confidence on Thursday that ongoing seat-sharing discussions within the INDIA alliance were progressing well. Assuring reporters, Kumar stated, “Everything will be done on time, don’t worry.” The remarks come amid reports of challenges in reaching a consensus on

PM Modi presents ‘Chadar’ at Khwaja Dargah Urs

12 Jan 2024 02:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday handed over a ‘Chadar’ which will be offered on the 812th Urs of sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The chadar was presented to Bharatiya Janata Party Minority Morcha national president Jamaal Siddiqui at the Prime Minister’s residence in the