India

Punjab sees 66 per cent jump in stubble burning

04 Oct 2023 09:02 AM IST

Despite the Punjab government’s claims to curb stubble burning, recent data from the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC) reveals a 66% jump in farm fires from September 15 to October 2 compared to the same period last year. On Monday alone, Punjab witnessed an additional 119 incidents of stubble burning,

Delhi Min shares anti-pollution strategy with India News

04 Oct 2023 09:01 AM IST

The Delhi government has launched a Green War against the pollution that occurs every year during the winter in Delhi. Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, exclusively discussed the operational and organizational aspects of this Green War Room. He mentioned that, to combat the escalating pollution levels during the winter season,

49 Delhi villages to be redeveloped at estimated cost of Rs 800 crore: LG

04 Oct 2023 09:01 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena laid the foundation stone of a sports complex at Qutabgarh village on Tuesday and said 49 villages here will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 800 crore. The Delhi Development Authority’s sports complex project is slated to be completed by next month

Uma Bharti prepares to contest elections, run big campaign

04 Oct 2023 08:49 AM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Uma Bharti has expressed content over Union Ministers contesting elections in the state. Uma has said, “Our party has fielded some Union Ministers and MPs in the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, congratulations on this decision. All these names will create such waves in

BJP is pro-people, govt pulled 18.5 cr people from poverty: Thakur

04 Oct 2023 08:48 AM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday claimed that BJP is pro-poor and its government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pulled more than 18.5 crore people in the country from below the poverty line. The people of the country believe in Modi and his policies, Thakur

AAP unveils 2nd list of candidates for MP polls

04 Oct 2023 08:47 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a key constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc, released its second list of 29 candidates for the year-end assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh. The move of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party has further reduced the possibility of the INDIA bloc alliance working in the MP elections.

Gangsters targeting Haryanavi artists, athletes for illegal extortion

04 Oct 2023 08:46 AM IST

Famous Haryanavi artists and sportspersons have become the targets of terrorists and gangsters for illegal extortion. For this, Kaushal Chaudhary’s gang is active in NCR of Haryana and has tied up with Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) terrorists Arsh Dalla and Bambiha gang. This has been revealed in the NIA investigation

MK Stalin felicitates 9 ISRO Scientists from Tamil Nadu

04 Oct 2023 08:44 AM IST

On October 2nd, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced an award of Rs 25 lakh each for the nine Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists from the state. Former ISRO chairman Dr. K Sivan and Chandrayan project directors Dr Mayilsamy Annadurai and Dr Veeramuthuvel were among those who received this

HP Tourism Dept extends discount on hotel advance booking till Oct 31

04 Oct 2023 08:43 AM IST

In a bid to attract tourists from across the country, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has extended the period of 20 per cent discount on advance booking of rooms in selected hotels till October 31st. Similarly, private hotel and homestay operators have also decided to continue offering 30 to

Manipur unrest: ITLF ends shutdown, Delhi court extends NIA custody

04 Oct 2023 08:31 AM IST

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) today called off the indefinite shutdown it initiated in Churachandpur, protesting the arrests made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding the murder of two youths. The ITLF, in a statement, mentioned reassessing the situation before deciding on

Haryana Congress faces leadership tussle, new formula proposed

04 Oct 2023 08:29 AM IST

In a pivotal development, the Haryana Congress’s internal struggle over organisation formation has reached a crossroad. SRK Group, which comprises leaders Kumari Selja, Randeep Singh Surjewala, and Kiran Chaudhary, has refrained from suggesting names for District President to State Congress in-charge Deepak Babaria. While Babaria has made attempts to solicit

Madhya Pradesh politics focuses on 52% OBC voters

04 Oct 2023 08:26 AM IST

Following the release of Bihar’s caste census, the political spotlight in Madhya Pradesh has shifted to the OBC (Other Backward Classes) community, which constitutes approximately 52% of the state’s total population. This demographic shift is influencing the strategies of major political parties, especially the BJP and Congress. Post census, a