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BENGALURU: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited Art of Living's Bengaluru ashram and greeted its founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the organisation's 45th anniversary. In a post on X, the spiritual leader said: "The Honorable Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Bhagwant Mann, Shri Arvind Kejriwal and Shri Manish Sisodia visited the…
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing powder) by Everest Food Products Private Limited and Laljee Godhoo over alleged non-compliance with prescribed food safety standards, the regulator said on Saturday. Taking to the social media platform X, the food safety regulator said it had issued prohibition orders against…
NEW DELHI: President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Harmeet Singh Kalka, and general secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon today strongly condemned the participation of three BJP members of parliament from Delhi in the condolence meeting of Sajjan Kumar, a key accused in the 1984 anti-sikh massacre. Addressing a joint press conference here, Kalka said that the wounds of the 1984 massacre…
The Congress on Saturday sent its deepest condolences and expressed solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastation caused by the flash floods, which have claimed over 650 lives and have left hundreds missing. The party said that India is ready to assist the Himalayan nation as a "trusted partner" in times of crisis.
Following the instruction from West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari earlier in the day, the Kolkata Police on Saturday registered a suo motu FIR against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violation of a Calcutta High Court order at the foundation day rally of Trinamool Congress’ student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), on Friday.
Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Saturday said he would send Minister for Planning and Statistics B. Nagendra’s resignation letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot today, after the former minister resigned from the Cabinet amid a political controversy surrounding the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam.
A fire broke out on the top floor of the five-storey Navodaya Hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Saturday morning, sending thick smoke through the building and triggering panic among patients, their attendants and hospital staff. As the fire alarm went off, relatives rushed to evacuate patients from the wards and hospital staff also moved critically-ill patients out of the building on…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party, accusing its previous government of corruption and mismanagement while highlighting his government’s initiatives on women’s free bus travel, healthcare, infrastructure and law and order.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi direct the filing of an FIR against those allegedly involved in the "shuddhikaran" or purification of the Ramlila ground in Haldwani after Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public meeting there.
The Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh has questioned the state government's school education performance, saying no district in the state crossed the 60 per cent mark in the Union Education Ministry's Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) 2025-26.
Current West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday, said that an FIR would be lodged against his predecessor and former Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee over violation of a Calcutta High Court order at the foundation day rally of Trinamool Congress’ student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), on Friday.
Operation Sindoor showcased the strength of India’s indigenous weapons and missiles and demonstrated that the country is no longer behind any nation in defence capabilities, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, B.L. Verma, said on Saturday at the 115th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Test House (NTH).
DEHRADUN: The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Dehradun has received multiple distress calls regarding people missing after a flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal on August 26. The information, compiled late on August 28, has been shared with the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. According to the SEOC report, several callers informed the helpline that their relatives or…
AMRITSAR: Reacting to the news of the demolition of the historic building of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha located in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, and the construction of a commercial shopping plaza there, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has called it a very serious and worrying matter. In a press statement, Advocate Dhami…
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 320 Indian nationals remained out of contact following the deadly floods in Nepal, while 400 Indian nationals on the Chinese side were safe. Addressing a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that 84 Indian nationals, including 63 Indian nationals who were working at the…
NEW DELHI: As Indians based in the United States, UK and Canada, who were on a pilgrimage to the Kailash Mansarovar, remain missing following the massive flash floods in Nepal, their family members appealed for help from the governments of both nations. A family in Gujarat's Surat lost contact with their son, who is an engineer in Florida, daughter, and daughter-in-law, who were on the pilgrimage,…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Karnataka soon, while the party will take a decision on whether Minister for Planning and Statistics B. Nagendra should resign, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday.
A political row erupted after Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Thursday alleged that Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule holds an Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificate.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children from across the city as excited girls tied the sacred Rakhi thread on her wrists amid celebrations and fun, an official said.
The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) observed Thursday as a local holiday across five districts of Assam as a mark of respect following the sudden death of Bijit Gwra Narzary, Deputy Speaker of the Bodoland Territorial Council Legislative Assembly (BTCLA), officials said.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, on Thursday recalled the long history of the Narmada project, saying its foundation stone was laid by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, while its gates were opened after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister.
The Congress party said on Thursday that it has not yet decided to join the Omar Abdullah-headed government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the importance of sports and fitness in people's lives, taking a cue from the life of the oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, during his virtual address to the nation's youth at the Khelo India Dialogue.
The Karnataka government has decided to declare 101 taluks as drought-hit, while 32 other taluks that have qualified under the first drought trigger are being reassessed, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, said on Thursday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Thursday that the aim of the new double-engine government was to move ahead with a plan to ensure public welfare through the state's economic transformation.
The Rajasthan government has activated emergency helplines following the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, amid reports that more than 750 people are missing or unreachable, including 133 Indian nationals.
At least five people were injured after a speeding Innova car rammed into four two-wheelers and an oncoming tractor in the Rau area of Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, police said.
The Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) has announced its new national executive committee, with party president and Union Minister Chirag Paswan unveiling the revamped team ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
A major fire broke out in a residence in the Mourigram area in Andul of Howrah district on Wednesday afternoon. One person was killed while 12 people were rescued alive from the residence. Five fire engines were deployed to douse the blaze.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday directed that the caste column be removed from admission forms in schools from the next session.
When V.D. Satheesan took over as Chief Minister and Finance Minister, one of his government's first major moves was to lay bare what it described as the difficult financial legacy left by the Pinarayi Vijayan government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday attacked the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of adopting "double standards" over his recent "smash the patriarchy" remark and claimed that the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune was organised to "cover-up the misogynistic remarks" made by Congress leaders against Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.
In a major road-safety initiative aimed at reducing accidents and saving lives, the Jaipur Range Police has launched 'Operation Safer Road’, a technology-driven initiative under which accident-prone zones on national and state highways in the Jaipur Range have been integrated with Google Maps.
A statement by former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member, Siddaramaiah, on the creation of only one post of Deputy Chief Minister has triggered discussions in political circles, with many viewing it as a subtle indication of his renewed assertion within the Congress after a period of relative political quietness following his resignation as Chief Minister.
: As flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal, authorities in India stepped up preparations to deal with the situation that could arise due to the heavy flow of water downstream.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched the 'Delhi Lakshmi Yojana', under which eligible women will receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
LATUR: Police in Maharashtra’s Latur district have registered a case against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke and others for allegedly entering a government school without permission, disrupting official work and threatening teachers. The First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at Ausa police station on a complaint filed by Sayyed Shamshadbano Khairatali (53), a teacher at a…
Ashok Kumar Bal, who authored the book 'Bespoken', based on the life and works of Prof. Andrew M. Ramroop, Indian origin owner of London's Maurice Sedwell and founder of Savile Row Bespoke Academy, remarked that the latter's story is no less than a modern epic.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, has criticised the Narendra Modi government over the large-scale blending of ethanol with petrol, alleging that the decision was taken without adequate preparation and that its consequences were being borne by the common people on multiple fronts.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday showcased the state’s rapid transformation and investment potential at the World Leaders Forum, organised by Economic Times, in New Delhi.
Veteran actress Tanuja once revealed how she reacted after seeing herself on screen for the first time. During her appearance on the popular chat show, 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai', Tanuja had revealed that after she first saw the rushes of her debut film she thought she sounded really bad.
The Gujarat government on Saturday constituted a five-member high-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary M K Das to formulate a policy on reservation in promotions for employees with disabilities in state government services.
Hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) passed a resolution defending the honour, dignity and historical legacy of the national song Vande Mataram, the party stated that it won't allow "renewed efforts of the Congress to sow seeds of partition" by obstructing its full rendition.
The DMK executive committee on Saturday approved a sweeping organisational restructuring, including an increase in the number of party districts from 77 to 110 and the introduction of age and tenure limits for office-bearers at different levels.
A crucial meeting chaired by Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, to discuss a permanent political solution for the hills scattered over Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong, began at a resort at Sukna near Siliguri district in Darjeeling district on Saturday afternoon.
A 15-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run incident near Mumbai's Vile Parle, officials said on Saturday, adding that the motorcyclist involved in the accident fled the spot and remains absconding.
The Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday claimed that the Union Government's ethanol-blended petrol (E20) policy is the primary catalyst for the current supply shortage and sharp rise in domestic sugar prices.
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that there are 22 Indian citizens on board two foreign-flagged vessels that have reportedly been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia. The Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker MT Sibu 1, carrying 20 crew members - including 16 Indian nationals, one Syrian, one Sudanese and one Iraqi - was reportedly hijacked on Thursday…
NEW DELHI : Following the sit-in staged by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Delhi Police on Friday lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown persons on a complaint by a purported pellet-gun victim, Sahil Lochab. Gandhi had been staging the sit-in outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police at Delhi's Parliament Street Police Station,…
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder, Abhijeet Dipke, on Friday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the alleged attack on CJP members during the latter's visit to inspect a government school at a village in Rajasthan, referring to the incident as "hooliganism". Describing the incident earlier in the day, CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka, who was also a part of the…
