India

MoS Meenakashi Lekhi participates in cleanliness drive

30 Sep 2023 12:56 PM IST

Meenakashi Lekhi, the Union Minister of State for Culture, took part in a cleanup effort near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Saturday as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath campaign for

Tamil Nadu: AIU Trichy seizes gold worth Rs 23.84 lakhs

30 Sep 2023 12:48 PM IST

According to a press release issued on Friday, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) in Trichy successfully intercepted and confiscated gold valued at Rs. 23.84 lakhs in three distinct cases. The Deputy Commissioner of Trichy Customs explained, “In the initial case, a passenger from Kuala Lumpur had concealed a piece of

Manipur CM N Biren assures speedy investigation into death of two students case

30 Sep 2023 12:35 PM IST

In the midst of the uproar in Manipur over the murder of two students who allegedly went missing in July, Chief Minister N Biren Singh declared on Saturday that the offenders will unquestionably be found. After a video showing the remains of two students went viral on social media on

Pitru Paksha 2023 starts on September 29 and ends on October 14

30 Sep 2023 12:23 PM IST

The nation-wide ritual known as Pitru Paksha, in which Hindus honor their ancestors, particularly through food sacrifices, began. The Pitru Paksha started on September 29 and ends on October 14 this year. Because people only depart for Gaya, Bihar to pay respect to their ancestors after offering Pind Daan here,

Bhopal: IAF holds aerial display to mark its 91st anniversary

30 Sep 2023 11:57 AM IST

To commemorate its 91st anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) organized an aerial exhibition above Bhojtal Lake in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. This event featured captivating aerobatic displays, highlighting the nation’s current air prowess. Notably, the CH-47F (I) Chinook helicopters from the Indian Air Force performed exhilarating aerobatic maneuvers over the

National Army Museum: ‘Look at history of British Indian Army and its Indian soldiers in the First World War’

30 Sep 2023 10:43 AM IST

The National Army Museum is now commemorating the crucial role the British Indian Army played during World War One through a temporary exhibition titled “British Indian Army: Soldiers of the First World War.” The show, which was developed in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India, “looks at the

“Some people look at everything from glass of politics”: TN Governor RN Ravi on parties opposing PM Vishwakarma Yojana

30 Sep 2023 10:36 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday lashed out at parties opposing the PM Vishwakarma Yojana in Tamil Nadu and said that some people looked at everything from the glass of politics. In a veiled attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and other parties opposing the PM Vishwakarma Yojana

Karnataka govt levying “election tax” to fund Telangana Congress: BRS leader KTR

30 Sep 2023 10:34 AM IST

Telangana Minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao on Saturday came down heavily on the Congress party’s tactics of levying an “election tax” on builders in Bengaluru saying that this was to fund the Congress unit in Telangana in the ensuing elections. “Apparently, Karnataka’s newly elected Congress Government has started

Vaccine War Review: A story of science and unsung heroes shouldered by some outstanding performances

30 Sep 2023 09:59 AM IST

The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world and life as we know it changed drastically for all. Many of us lost loved ones or know those who have and the pain and struggles continue for many even today. Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s Vaccine War now tries to showcase those who were

Massive fire breaks out in Delhi’s Azadpur Market

30 Sep 2023 09:45 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at Delhi’s Azadpur vegetable market, known locally as the Azadpur Mandi, an official said on Friday. The official informed that the fire broke out at 5.15 pm on Friday. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident, according to sources. As many as 11

Delhi jewellery shop burglary: 2 held in Chhattisgarh, 18.5 kg gold recovered

30 Sep 2023 09:45 AM IST

The Chhattisgarh Police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in New Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday. A joint team of officials from the anti-crime

Delhi CM to visit landfill sites to inspect waste-processing work: Mayor

30 Sep 2023 09:45 AM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit all three landfill sites in Delhi in the coming week to inspect waste-processing work being undertaken there, Mayor Shelly Oberoi said on Friday. Addressing a press conference at the Civic Centre here, she also said the effort of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi now