India

Kerala CM accuses Guv of deliberately trying to ‘destroy’ state peace

18 Dec 2023 08:56 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday accused Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of deliberately ‘attempting to destroy’ the peace in the southern state by making provocative statements. The hard-hitting accusation by the CM came during a press conference held here as part of the Nava Kerala Sadas, an outreach programme

BPSSC to use AI power system in SI exam; 6.60 lakh candidates to appear for 1,275 posts

18 Dec 2023 08:55 AM IST

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered system to prevent cheating during the preliminary examination for 1,275 posts of Sub-Inspectors on Sunday. Around 6.60 lakh aspirants are expected to appear in the preliminary examination on Sunday. The examination will be conducted in two

Will not be a mute spectator to corruption: CM Siddaramaiah

18 Dec 2023 08:53 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted on Sunday that the government will not be a mute spectator in the face of corruption, stating that if any cases are found, an investigation will be conducted and action will be taken against the culprits. The Chief Minister made this statement during the inauguration

Citizens must stay healthy for India to become 3rd largest economy: Dhankhar

18 Dec 2023 08:52 AM IST

India will become the world’s third largest economic superpower in the next four-five years leaving behind Germany and Japan, but to achieve that the citizens of the country must remain healthy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday. Addressing the inaugural function of the two-day Atal Swasthya Mela here, Dhankhar

Heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu, holiday declared for schools, colleges in Kanyakumari

18 Dec 2023 08:43 AM IST

As heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and the India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rain alert for the next seven days, the district administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Kanyakumari on December 18. The IMD has forecast heavy rain in several parts of

‘SC ruling on Article 370 not God’s verdict’ Mehbooba vows to continue

18 Dec 2023 08:38 AM IST

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said her party will continue its struggle for restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the Supreme Court’s decision on Article 370 is “not God’s verdict”. Her remarks came days after the apex court on December 11 upheld the Centre’s decision

Kejriwal says Centre ‘withholding’ funds for Punjab

18 Dec 2023 08:37 AM IST

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday slammed the Centre for “withholding” funds for Punjab, claiming the BJP-led Union government is doing so as his party’s rivals have asked it to stop development work in the state. Addressing a ‘Vikas Kranti’ rally here, Kejriwal also alleged that Akali and Congress

Cold weather conditions prevail in most parts of Punjab, Haryana

18 Dec 2023 08:36 AM IST

Cold weather conditions prevailed in most parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday with Gurdaspur recording a minimum temperature of 5.5 degrees Celsius, according to the meteorological department report. In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a low of 5.6 degrees Celsius while Faridkot and Bathinda recorded a minimum temperature of 6 degrees

Police resort to water cannon to block Youth Cong’s march to CM Mann’s residence

18 Dec 2023 08:34 AM IST

Police on Sunday used a water cannon to disperse Youth Congress workers who tried to force their way through barricades while marching towards Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s residence here to protest alleged deterioration of law and order. Several Youth Congress leaders were also detained, police officials said. Police had

3 men with links to Bambiha gang held after encounter with police

18 Dec 2023 08:33 AM IST

Three men alleged to have links with the Bambiha gang were nabbed following an exchange of fire with police in Punjab’s Moga on Sunday, officials said. During a checking on Badhni-Malyana road in Moga, a police team asked three persons on a bike to stop but they tried to flee,

Traditions, innovations should be balanced in armed forces, says defence minister Rajnath Singh

18 Dec 2023 08:32 AM IST

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stressed the need for maintaining the traditions of the armed forces while adopting innovation and said there has to be a balance between both of them. Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy at Dundigul near here, Singh urged the

ASI set to submit Gyanvapi scientific survey to district court

18 Dec 2023 08:25 AM IST

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will submit a scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi complex in District court of Varanasi today. Previously, the court had provided additional time to the ASI on September 6, October 5, November 2, November 17, November 30 and December 11. The ASI initiated the