India

MP police takes action on social media poll posts

25 Nov 2023 08:54 AM IST

The Madhya Pradesh police on Friday have registered a case against 17 persons for clicking polling photos during state assembly polls and sharing them on social media in Vidisha district. Voting in the state for 230 assembly seats concluded on November 17 and the counting of votes would take place

PRESIDENT URGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO RESPOND PROMPTLY TO PUBLIC ISSUES

25 Nov 2023 08:53 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said it is the duty of civil servants to respond promptly to the grievances of the people besides adopting innovative measures beneficial for citizens. Addressing a group of officer trainees who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, the president said the feedback

Row erupts after K’taka Govt withdraws CBI probe against DK Shivakumar

25 Nov 2023 08:24 AM IST

In a contentious move, the Karnataka State Government, led by the Congress party, has rescinded the order issued by the previous BJP government, headed by BS Yediyurappa, allowing a CBI investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The decision, made during a Thursday evening cabinet

Dalit employee’s ordeal sparks police action in Morbi

25 Nov 2023 08:21 AM IST

In Morbi city of Gujarat, police have filed a case against a businesswoman and at least six others for allegedly assaulting a 21-year-old Dalit man employed in her company. The victim, Nilesh Dalsaniya, had worked for her for a fortnight. The incident took place on Wednesday, and the complaint was

Proposed water canal a big election issue in east Rajasthan

25 Nov 2023 08:01 AM IST

In Rajasthan, water shortage is a common problem highlighted by voters in almost all constituencies. The disparity between the better-off Western districts and 13 dry districts in the east is conspicuous. Water continues to be an emotional issue in all elections in the state and is expected to be among

Congress Chief Reveals BJP-BRS Conspiracy Behind Raids on Congress Leaders in Telangana!

24 Nov 2023 18:15 PM IST

Congress Telangana Chief Revanth Reddy has strongly criticized the raids conducted by central investigation agencies against Congress leaders in the state. He alleged that these raids were a “planned” conspiracy by top leaders of the Bharat Rasthtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Amit Shah takes part a in roadshow at Telangana’s Rangareddy

24 Nov 2023 17:43 PM IST

During the final week of the Telangana assembly election campaign, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in a roadshow on Friday at Bandlaguda Jagir division’s Chevella Main Road, which is close to Hyderabad. Alongside candidate Thokala Srinivas Reddy, Shah was taking part in the roadshow in the Telangana Rajendra

Mumbai ATS Detains Individual Over Threatening Email to Blow Up Airport

24 Nov 2023 17:31 PM IST

The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has apprehended an individual from Thiruvananthapuram in connection with a threatening email received by Mumbai’s International Airport. The email, received on Thursday, warned of a bomb explosion at Terminal 2 and demanded a $1 million Bitcoin payment within 48 hours to avert the alleged attack.

National Milk Day: Kerala’s Milma will plan a prominent event in Kochi

24 Nov 2023 17:29 PM IST

Kerala is going to take part in the National Milk Day celebrations, which are held on November 26, the anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien’s birth, the man who started the Indian White Revolution. The Kochi-based Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), better known by its brand Milma, is putting on

Ashwini Vaishnaw: 40,000 km of railway tracks electrified in last 9.5 years

24 Nov 2023 17:12 PM IST

Under Prime Minister Narendra’s direction since he assumed office in 2014, 40,000 km of railway electrification have occurred, according to Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw’s statement on Friday. “To achieve the vision of Aatmnirbhar Bharat, we will have to do more transportation by using our energy resources. This became

CM Yogi pays tribute to Para Commando Sachin Laur, who lost his life in Rajouri encounter

24 Nov 2023 16:13 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister, paid his final respects to Aligarh resident Para Commando Sachin Laur on Friday. Laur was killed in a heavy-firefight with terrorists in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. “My condolences are with the bereaved family,” the chief minister wrote on his official X account.

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Kin anxiously wait for return of workers as rescue operation is nearing its end

24 Nov 2023 14:16 PM IST

The relatives of the trapped laborers pray for their loved ones’ safe return as the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operations enter a crucial phase on Friday. The brother of a laborer who got stuck said he wanted his brother back as soon as possible. Haridwar Sharma, the brother of laborer Sushil