India

Himachal braces for holiday gridlock: Traffic chaos ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations

25 Dec 2023 12:43 PM IST

Popular tourist spot of Himachal Pradesh, faced significant traffic congestion as crowds gathered ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations. The influx caused slow-moving traffic along the roads leading to Manali. Viral videos on social media platforms like X showcased extensive queues of vehicles, exacerbating the situation. Similar traffic snarls

ICGS Vikram escorts attacked merchant ship to Indian shores from drone

25 Dec 2023 08:47 AM IST

The India-bound merchant vessel, ‘which came under attack by a drone’, is being escorted back to native shores by Coast Guard ship Vikram in the Arabian Sea, officials said on Sunday. According to officials, the merchant ship, hit by a suspected drone on Sunday, requested to be escorted by the

Locals should be given priority for work, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

25 Dec 2023 08:46 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that local people should be given priority for work in factories established in and around Mysuru.In a meeting with the heads of the factories in Mysuru, CM Siddaramaiah said that employment in factories near Mysuru should be given only to the locals and outsiders

Jitu Patwari strategizes with Congress workers for upcoming LS elections

25 Dec 2023 08:45 AM IST

The newly elected Congress’s Madhya Pradesh Chief, Jitu Patwari, held a meeting with party workers on Sunday to decide the strategy for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Deliberations were made on how to strengthen the organisation ahead of the general assembly polls.The party’s state chief, Patwari, also instructed the workers

Gujarat CM lauds PM Modi for nationwide welfare scheme dissemination

25 Dec 2023 08:44 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched various public welfare schemes and ensured that these schemes reached each and every person in the country.The Gujarat Chief Minister was addressing a meeting programme of beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi Yojana and their families at

‘K’taka govt has not lifted ban yet…’: KTR slams Congress on hijab ban

25 Dec 2023 08:43 AM IST

As the hijab controversy flares up in Karnataka, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao slammed the Congress-led Karnataka government on Sunday, saying that the Siddaramaiah government has not lifted the ban on hijab yet in the state and they are still thinking about it. “They have not lifted

Ayodhya Trust shares latest pictures of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple construction

25 Dec 2023 08:43 AM IST

Preparations for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of infant Lord Ram, Ram Lala, in Ayodhya, are in full swing, scheduled to commence Vedic rituals on January 16, leading up to the main ceremony on January 22, 2024. The ongoing construction of the Ram Lala Temple in Ayodhya was showcased by the Shri

Wrestling Federation dissolved by Sports Ministry, Athletes seek Justice

25 Dec 2023 08:41 AM IST

The Union Sports Ministry dissolved the new executive of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Just a few days ago, Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij bhushan, had become its head. Sudesh Malik, mother of Sakshi Malik, who left wrestling in protest against the elections, welcomed it and said that

Juveniles arrested for killing man at Nizamuddin

25 Dec 2023 08:40 AM IST

Three minors have been apprehended for allegedly killing a 25-year-old man in the Nizamuddin area of south-east Delhi, according to the police. The deceased, identified as Azad, was a resident of Nizam Nagar in the old settlement of Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti. The Delhi Police stated, “Information was received at the

Vigilance dept alarms health Sec on drug supply concerns

25 Dec 2023 08:39 AM IST

The Delhi Special Vigilance Department wrote to the health secretary on Sunday, expressing concern about the supply of “not of standard quality” drugs in Delhi government hospitals. The department urged the health secretary to clarify the amount of payment made to companies and manufacturers. The letter stated, “You are requested

Delhi police bust flesh trade racket

25 Dec 2023 08:38 AM IST

Ahead of Christmas and New Year, Delhi Police on Sunday claimed to have busted an alleged flesh trade racket and nabbed six people, including five women, for their reported involvement in the same. The action was taken during a raid conducted at a private hotel in Aerocity late on Saturday

Festive fervour hits Delhi as markets deck up for Christmas

25 Dec 2023 08:38 AM IST

Khan Market in Delhi is bustling with stalls offering a variety of Christmas decorations, including Santa caps, trees, reindeer, wreaths, and candles. The stores are adorned with baubles and fir trees, creating a festive atmosphere in anticipation of Christmas. Shoppers are busy exploring the stalls, purchasing items such as pine