India

Mobile Internet Shut Down in Poonch, Rajouri During Anti-Terror Operation in J&K

23 Dec 2023 12:12 PM IST

In response to the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that claimed the lives of five soldiers, mobile Internet services were abruptly suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts on Saturday. The move comes as security forces intensify efforts to track down terrorists linked to the attack, which

North India’s Deep Freeze: Dense Fog Causes Disruptions in Uttar Pradesh

23 Dec 2023 11:43 AM IST

The icy grip of winter tightened its hold on Uttar Pradesh this Saturday, as Noida, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad were shrouded in dense fog, causing a further drop in mercury levels. Locals were spotted gathering around bonfires on the streets to seek respite from the chilling temperatures. Simultaneously, the national capital

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Honors Chaudhary Charan Singh on Birth Anniversary, Gifts Tractors to Farmers

23 Dec 2023 11:36 AM IST

In a remarkable initiative, 93 farmers were chosen through a series of lucky draws for the complimentary distribution of tractors across the state. On this auspicious day, 51 fortunate farmers received the keys to their tractors directly from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Adding to the commemoration, CM Yogi is

“Bruised All Over, Cannot Hear”: Serious accusations on Vivek Bindra!

23 Dec 2023 10:42 AM IST

Popular motivational speaker and social media influencer Vivek Bindra is facing some serious accusations of domestic violence. A case has been filed by his brother-in-law in Noida sector 126, as informed by the police. As per the reports, the complaint was filed by Vaibhav Kwatra, brother of Bindra’s wife, Yanika.

“Ask BJP in what plane PM Modi travels,” Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hits back at BJP’s luxury plane

23 Dec 2023 08:10 AM IST

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over their reaction in connection to the video of him and his ministers travelling by a luxury jet to Delhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said, “Ask BJP people in what plane PM Modi travels in”. Amid the Congress’ crowdfunding

Assam cabinet approves township policy

23 Dec 2023 08:09 AM IST

The Assam cabinet has approved the state township policy for ensuring systematic and planned urban development in the state. The policy will regulate and guide the growth of urban areas in an organised manner, thereby cutting down exploitation of resources, Health and Family Welfare Minister Keshab Mahanta said at a

Nearly 49% of 26.16 lakh revenue cases settled in past 3 months in UP

23 Dec 2023 08:08 AM IST

In compliance with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directives, efforts made in the past three months have ensured the disposal of nearly twice the number of disputes in Uttar Pradesh compared to the same period last year, according to a press release from the Chief Minister’s office. As of September 16,

Cold wave continues in Odisha, IMD issues fog warning for 13 districts

23 Dec 2023 08:07 AM IST

As the coldwave intensified in Odisha with 16 places recording temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, the IMD on Friday warned of dense fog in 13 districts of the state. The IMD in a yellow warning (be updated) said that dense fog is very likely to occur at one or two

Students protest killing of former MLA by insurgents in Arunachal

23 Dec 2023 08:06 AM IST

Various students’ organisations under the aegis of All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) on Friday staged a rally here to protest the killing of former Congress MLA Yumsem Matey. Denouncing the act of rebel groups in the three districts of Tirap, Changlang and Longding, hundreds of students marched from Akashdeep

Why women’s menstrual cycle should be known to employers: Smriti Irani

23 Dec 2023 08:05 AM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani defended her stance on period leave, questioning the necessity of making a woman’s menstrual cycle known to her employer if mandatory paid leave during periods were to be enforced by the government. In an interview with ANI, she addressed the controversy stemming from her earlier statement

Andhra Pradesh CM says no need to panic over new coronavirus strain

23 Dec 2023 08:03 AM IST

Citing inputs from senior health officials, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said there is no need to worry about the JN.1 strain of coronavirus, which is said to be the cause of a spike in cases across India. He issued this statement following a

BRS to unveil ‘Sweda Patram’ in Telangana

23 Dec 2023 07:05 AM IST

In a strategic move to assess and present Telangana’s progress under its governance, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has introduced the “Sweda Patram” or “sweat paper.” This initiative comes as a response to the Congress-led Telangana government’s recent White Papers on state finances and the power sector. Scheduled for release