India

Ongoing tussle between bigwigs in Haryana assembly

28 Aug 2023 08:56 AM IST

The three-day monsoon Vidhan Sabha session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly that started on August 25 witnessed a lot of uproar on its first day over the issue of loss caused to crops and property by the flood. A heated argument and fierce tussle were witnessed inside the house between

Traditional media still holds power: MP Kartikeya Sharma

28 Aug 2023 08:55 AM IST

MP Kartikeya Sharma took the stage at the Exchange4Media News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA) 2023 to reflect on his 17-year journey and share his insights into the rapidly changing landscape of media. Sharma expressed his deep appreciation for Exchange4Media, highlighting its role in guiding him when he initially entered the media

Governor humiliated Punjabis by threatening President’s Rule: CM Mann

28 Aug 2023 08:53 AM IST

Terming Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit’s threat to recommend the imposition of President’s rule in the state as an insult to 3.5 crore Punjabis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on Saturday that the Governor’s threat has bruised the psyche of peaceful and hardworking Punjabis, who made unprecedented sacrifices for

Punjab govt working diligently for welfare: Bhagwant Singh Mann

28 Aug 2023 08:53 AM IST

Giving a befitting reply to the whims and fancies of Governor Banwari Lal Purohit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Saturday that the Punjab government has been working diligently for the welfare of the people, which is yielding positive results. The Chief Minister said that the law and

Haryana safe, nobody should worry about it: Manohar Lal Khattar

28 Aug 2023 08:52 AM IST

Haryana is safe, and nobody should worry about it, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Sunday, a day after his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann claimed that governors of BJP-ruled Manipur and Haryana were “silent” on the law-and-order situation there. Mann made the remark on Saturday as he lashed out

Delhi roads to be adorned with 6.75 lakh flowering pots plants, foliage

28 Aug 2023 08:48 AM IST

Around 6.75 lakh pots containing flowering plants and foliage will decorate the 61 roads and locations across Delhi for the upcoming G20 Summit, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday. The major locations that have been beautified with potted plants include Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Dhaula

Pro-Khalistan messages found on Delhi Metro property

28 Aug 2023 08:47 AM IST

Ahead of the G20 Summit, pro-Khalistan messages were found in five Delhi Metro stations, officials said on Sunday. This discovery has raised concerns and prompted attention from the authorities. A senior police officer said unidentified people wrote “Delhi Banega Khalistan” and “Khalistan Zindabad” on the walls of the metro stations.

Delhi govt launches portal to enhance public awareness about forest, wildlife

28 Aug 2023 08:46 AM IST

Delhi Environment and Forest Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday launched a portal to enhance public awareness about the forest and wildlife sanctuary areas that require safeguarding. By knowing which regions are designated for conservation, Delhi residents can contribute to the preservation of their surroundings, a statement quoted the minister as

UP man drugs wife, cuts off palm, and flees from Delhi hotel

28 Aug 2023 08:45 AM IST

A man allegedly drugged his wife and cut off her palm in a hotel in Adarsh Nagar on Friday. As of now, no arrests have been made, as per the police. The woman was discovered in a semi-conscious condition. Police rushed to the spot after getting information about the incident

I-T department seizes ‘Benami’ assets tied to gangster Atiq Ahmad

28 Aug 2023 08:22 AM IST

The Income-tax department has intensified its crackdown against alleged “benami” properties, as it attaches several land parcels in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district. These properties, intriguingly, are registered in the name of a BPL (below poverty line) card holder security guard, believed to be indirectly owned by the deceased gangster-politician, Atiq

Manipur strife victims urge government for home returns

28 Aug 2023 08:22 AM IST

In the wake of Manipur’s three-month ethnic conflict, distressed victims, currently residing in overcrowded relief camps, are pressing the state government for a swift resolution. Their fervent plea is to return to their original homes. At the Thongju Kendra Relief Camp, situated at the Ideal Girls College in Imphal East

Ajit Pawar’s grand rally challenges uncle’s dominance

28 Aug 2023 08:21 AM IST

In a significant political manoeuvre, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar staged a grand rally in Baramati, traditionally viewed as the stronghold of party chief and his uncle, Sharad Pawar. This comes following his unexpected induction into the Maharashtra BJP-Shiv Sena government, thereby severing ties with his influential uncle.