India

Gorakhpur Malls Raided Following Uttar Pradesh Ban on Halal-Certified Food

21 Nov 2023 17:31 PM IST

In a swift response to the recent ban on Halal-certified food items in Uttar Pradesh, authorities conducted raids at City Mall and AD Mall in Gorakhpur. The raids, led by Chief Food Information Officer Hitendra Mohan Tripathi, aimed to ensure compliance with the state government’s prohibition on the production, storage,

India International Trade Fair 2023: Cultural events and celebrations lined up to celebrate Assam Day on Wednesday

21 Nov 2023 16:21 PM IST

The 42nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2023, which is currently taking place at the Pragati Maidan, will commemorate Assam Day on Wednesday here. Bimal Borah, the minister of industries, commerce, public enterprises, and cultural affairs for Assam, will be the main guest at the event. A number of events

Centre Urges TV Channels to Exercise Restraint on Uttarkashi Incident Coverage

21 Nov 2023 15:17 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory to television channels on Tuesday, urging them to avoid sensationalizing the ongoing rescue operation at Silkyara in Uttarakhand. The advisory cautioned against live posts or videos from the tunnel site and emphasized refraining from any actions that could disrupt or disturb

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai Urges Public Awareness for Cleaner Air

21 Nov 2023 15:11 PM IST

Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, expressed optimism about an impending improvement in air quality in the national capital and called for heightened awareness to combat air pollution. Rai noted the shift from the ‘Severe’ category and anticipates further enhancement in the coming days. While the weather department’s predictions indicate no

Historic! President Draupadi Murmu’s Hometown Receives First Express Train in 112 Years

21 Nov 2023 14:41 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated three new trains, marking a significant boost in connectivity for the region. The newly introduced trains include the Shalimar-Badampahar Weekly Express, the Badampahar-Rourkela Weekly Express, and the Tatanagar-Badampahar MEMU train. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other railway officials joined President Murmu at the ceremony, where

SC Criticizes Delhi Government for Withholding Funds for Regional Rapid Transport System

21 Nov 2023 14:31 PM IST

The Supreme Court has rebuked the Delhi government for failing to fulfill its commitment to provide funds for the Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) project and has directed the transfer of funds designated for advertising to the crucial infrastructure initiative. While the court has temporarily held off implementing the order,

Mumbai Police: One suspect arrested after woman’s body found in suitcase in Kurla

21 Nov 2023 13:24 PM IST

Mumbai Police’s Crime Unit 5 has apprehended a suspect in connection with the murder case where a woman’s body was discovered inside a suitcase in Kurla. The victim has been identified as a resident of the Dharavi area. The arrest comes after the police were alerted about an abandoned suitcase

SC seeks responses on plea challenging Kerala Governor’s inaction on bills

21 Nov 2023 09:45 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the office of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on the state government’s plea, accusing him of withholding assent to multiple bills cleared by the legislative assembly. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud along with Justices J B

Rape convict Ram Rahim gets 21 days’ parole

21 Nov 2023 09:44 AM IST

Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the head of Dera Sacha Sauda, who is serving a 20-year sentence in Rohtak prison for rapeand murder charge is set to be out from prison for 21 days. This marks his eighth break in the past 21 months, having previously been granted parole

MRPS launches nationwide campaign in support of BJP

21 Nov 2023 09:40 AM IST

The Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) has announced its support to BJP in Telangana Assembly elections. The Madiga community constitutes at least 50% of the total Scheduled Castes in the state, and has issued a national circular, rallying support from its affiliated unions, including MSP, MSF, MMS, VHPS, MEF, MLF,

EPS claims AIADMK will win 2026 elections and end DMK family rule

21 Nov 2023 09:36 AM IST

Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), AIADMK general secretary, lashed out at the DMK for spreading rumours of AIADMK-BJP links. He was in Dharmapuri to attend a marriage function for 100 couples on Sunday and spoke to the media on this occasion. EPS stated that DMK leader M K Stalin and his

SC directs DMK Minister Balaji to submit latest medical reports

21 Nov 2023 09:36 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday directed DMK minister V Senthil Balaji, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, to submit his latest medical reports for examination. The top court heard an appeal filed by Balaji challenging a Madras High Court order that dismissed his bail plea