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  • UP: Man sets himself on fire after woman rejects marriage proposal

    May 14, 2022

    Gonda (UP), May 14 (PTI) A 25-year-old man died here as he set himself on fire after a woman rejected his marriage proposal, police said on Saturday. Some of the woman's family members also sustained burn injuries as they tried to put out the fire, they said. Circle Officer Lakshmikant Gautam said Vimal Kishore, a resident of Farrukhabad, was visiting his friend's house under Motiganj police station limits on Friday.

  • ED seizes over Rs 133-cr worth funds of ex-Odisha MLA in money laundering case

    May 12, 2022

    New Delhi, May 12 (PTI) The ED has seized cash and fixed deposits worth more than Rs 133 crore of former Odisha MLA Jitendra Nath Patnaik in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal mining in the state, the agency said on Thursday. The action came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at various offices and residential premises of Patnaik and his related entities at Joda in Keonjhar district of the state.

  • Collision between trucks chokes Delhi-Gurugram Expressway for hours

    May 12, 2022

    Gurugram, May 12 (PTI) A massive traffic jam was reported on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway following a collision between two trucks near Narsinghpur here on Thursday morning. However, by 11.10 am, both the trucks had been removed from the main carriageway and traffic was getting back to normal, Gurugram traffic police said in a tweet. "Overturned trucks have been removed successfully from the main carriageway.

  • 75 Indian villages to be shaped with Israeli cooperation: Agri minister

    May 12, 2022

    Jerusalem, May 12 (PTI) Taking to the "next level" the Indo-Israel cooperation in the field of agriculture, 75 Indian villages will be shaped with Israeli cooperation to mark the country's 75th Independence anniversary, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said here. Tomar, who was in Israel on a four-day official visit from May 8, met his Israeli counterpart Oded Forer at the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) on Wednesday.

  • Tension in Rajasthan's Bhilwara after 20-yr-old stabbed to death; mobile internet suspended

    May 11, 2022

    Jaipur, May 11 (PTI) A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by two persons from a minority community in Rajasthan's Bhilwara city, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services as a measure to maintain law and order. Right-wing groups called on traders to keep their shops shut as protest against the late Tuesday night incident.

  • Fresh heatwave spell in Delhi from Friday

    May 11, 2022

    New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) The maximum temperature in Delhi is likely to hover around the 40-degree mark on Wednesday and start increasing thereafter as moisture-carrying easterly winds make way for hot and dry westerlies. The minimum temperature settled at 28 degrees Celsius, three notches more than normal.

  • Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Bagga arrested by Punjab Police, say party leaders

    May 06, 2022

    Chandigarh/ New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The Punjab Police has arrested Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga from his residence in the national capital on Friday, the party's leaders said The police, however, have so far not given any statement about the arrest. Bagga has been highly vocal against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on social media.

  • BJP worker found dead in city, Shah to visit his residence

    May 06, 2022

    Kolkata, May 6 (PTI) A BJP worker was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kashipur area of north Kolkata Friday morning and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, will visit his residence in the afternoon. The body of Arjun Chowrasia, a BJP Yuva Morcha activist, was found hanging in Ghosh Bagan area inside an abandoned building, police said.

  • Four terrorists nabbed in Haryana's Karnal, arms-ammunition seized

    May 05, 2022

    Chandigarh, May 5 (PTI) Four suspected Pakistan linked terrorists on their way to Telangana to deliver explosives were nabbed in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday and arms, ammunition and IEDs were recovered from the vehicle they were travelling in, senior police officials said.

  • Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

    Apr 30, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) Gen Manoj Pande took charge as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff on Saturday after incumbent Gen MM Naravane retired from service. Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force.

  • I'm happy but never satisfied: Arshdeep on IPL performance

    Apr 30, 2022

    Pune, Apr 30 (PTI) Arshdeep Singh has taken just three wickets from nine IPL games so far, but the Punjab Kings pacer's performance in the death overs has been phenomenal, forcing many cricket pundits to call for his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad. The left-arm pacer, however, is far from satisfied with his performance. "I am happy but a sportsperson is never satisfied.

  • PM bats of use of local languages in courts

    Apr 30, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for use of local languages in courts, contending that it will increase the confidence of common citizens in the justice system and they will feel more connected to it. "We need to encourage local languages in courts.

  • Delhi riots: HC defers hearing on Khalid's bail, seeks police stand on Imam's plea for release

    Apr 29, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Friday deferred hearing till May 6 on Umar Khalid's plea for bail in a UAPA case related to alleged conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020 in view of the upcoming hearing before the Supreme Court on the constitutional validity of the sedition law. The court also sought the stand of Delhi Police on Sharjeel Imam's bail application in the same case.

  • AAP stages protests against price rise during PM's Assam visit

    Apr 28, 2022

    Guwahati, Apr 28 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a new entrant to Assam politics, on Thursday staged state-wide demonstrations against price rise coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the northeastern state. Police has detained several AAP members who were protesting in various parts of the state, including near the state secretariat at Dispur, and in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Dhubri and Tinsukia.

  • Efforts on to remove AFSPA completely from NE: PM

    Apr 28, 2022

    Diphu (Assam), Apr 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts are on to remove AFSPA completely from the northeast region. Addressing a 'Peace, Unity and Development' rally here, he said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act could be withdrawn from various parts of the region as the law and order situation has improved in the last eight years.

  • Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna on his birth anniversary

    Apr 25, 2022

    Lucknow, Apr 25 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday paid tribute to former chief minister Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna on his birth anniversary. He also garlanded the freedom fighter's statue installed at Yojna Bhawan in the presence of the late leader's daughter and BJP MP from Prayagraj, Rita Bahuguna Joshi.

  • IAS, RAS officers arrested in bribery case: ACB

    Apr 23, 2022

    Jaipur, Apr 23 (PTI) An IAS officer and a Rajasthan Administrative Officer have been arrested for taking a bribe from a builder to allow him to do his construction work smoothly, the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau said on Saturday.

  • UK's partnership with India beacon in stormy seas: UK PM Johnson

    Apr 22, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) The UK's partnership with India is a beacon in stormy seas as the world faces growing threats from autocratic states which seek to undermine democracy, choke off fair trade and trample on sovereignty, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday.

  • Couple, three daughters charred to death in car in Chhattsigarh

    Apr 22, 2022

    Rajnandgaon, Apr 22 (PTI) A businessman, his wife and the couple's three daughters in their twenties were burnt to death when their car caught fire after hitting the railing of a culvert in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district on Friday, police said. The victims, natives of Khairagarh town in the district, were returning home after attending a wedding in neighbouring Balod district, they said.

  • Amit Shah pays tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur, says he sacrificed his life for Hindu dharma

    Apr 21, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur and said that he sacrificed his life to protect the Hindu dharma. Addressing a function organised on the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Shah said the Sikh Guru's sacrifice sowed the seeds for India's Independence. "Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed himself to protect the Hindu dharma.

  • As COVID-19 cases surge, DDMA makes masks mandatory; Rs 500 penalty for violation

    Apr 20, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI) In view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing of masks mandatory in public places and imposed a fine of Rs 500 on violators. Officials said the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, in its meeting, also decided not to shut schools, but chose to come up with a a separate Standard Operating Procedure in consultation with experts.

  • Vagsheer, the last of six submarines under Project 75, launched

    Apr 20, 2022

    Mumbai, Apr 20 (PTI) The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders here on Wednesday launched INS Vagsheer, the last of the six submarines under Project 75. The submarine was launched by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar. Post-launch, the submarine will undergo a comprehensive and rigorous set of tests and trials for more than a year to ensure that it is fully combat-worthy.

  • Insurance scheme for healthcare workers on Covid duty extended

    Apr 19, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) The insurance scheme for healthcare workers engaged in COVID-19 related duties has been extended further for a period of 180 days from Tuesday, and 1,905 claims have been settled under it so far, the Government said on Tuesday. The Union Health Ministry said it has been decided to extend the policy to provide a safety net to dependents of health workers who are deputed to take care of COVID-19 patients.

  • Amethi: 6 dead, 4 injured as jeep returning from marriage party collides with truck

    Apr 18, 2022

    Amethi, Apr 18 (PTI) Six people returning from a wedding ceremony died while four others got grievously injured after their jeep collided head-on with a truck in Gauriganj area of this district in Uttar Pradesh, police said Monday. Superintendent of Police Dinesh Singh said the accident took place near Babuganj Sagra Ashram late Sunday night (around 12.15 am).

  • Pak PM Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pak engagement

    Apr 18, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, pitching for "meaningful" engagement and "peaceful resolution" of all outstanding issues by the two countries, people familiar with the development said on Sunday.

  • BJP party of hooligans, rapists: AAP MLA Atishi

    Apr 16, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) The BJP is a party of "hooligans and rapists", AAP leader Atishi said on Friday, a day after the saffron party felicitated eight of its youth-wing activists who were arrested over an alleged attack at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Addressing a press conference here, Atishi said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shown its "real face" by honouring and garlanding the eight activists.

  • 6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

    Apr 14, 2022

    Amaravati, Apr 14 (PTI): At least six workers were charred to death and 12 others grievously injured when a reactor in a chemical factory at Akkireddigudem village in the new Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh, blew up and caused a fire in the wee hours of Thursday. Eluru district Collector V Prasanna Venkatesh, who visited the accident spot, ordered immediate shutdown of the Porus Laboratories unit pending a detailed investigation.

  • Zargar, released during hijacking of IC-814 in 1999, designated as terrorist

    Apr 14, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, who was involved in a series of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and was one of the released terrorists in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999, has been designated as a terrorist by the Union government. He is the fourth individual to have been designated as a terrorist by the Centre in the last one week.

  • Sharif may take some time to appoint his Cabinet: Report

    Apr 13, 2022

    Islamabad, Apr 13 (PTI) Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may take some time to appoint a new Cabinet as he knows the fragile nature of the ruling alliance and wants to take along all his allies, according to a media report on Wednesday.

  • Manhas, Councillor starts construction work of tube-well at Paloura

    Apr 12, 2022

    Former Member-Parliament (Rajya Sabha) & Ex State President (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir Shamsher Singh Manhas today started the construction work of tube-well at Ward no 60,Paloura along with Councillor Ashok Singh Manhas. While addressing the gathering Manhas said couple of years back during his tenure as Member-Parliament , he released one crore out of his MPLAD fund for the construction of tube-well there.

  • ED attaches Thane flat of associate of Dawood's brother

    Apr 12, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) The ED on Tuesday said it has attached a flat worth Rs 55 lakh, held in the name of an associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar, in Maharashtra's Thane in connection with a money laundering probe.

  • Andhra Pradesh Cabinet reconstituted, 25 ministers sworn-in

    Apr 11, 2022

    Amaravati, April 11 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday reconstituted the state Cabinet, inducting 13 new faces and re-inducting 11 from his first team. Veteran legislator Dharmana Prasada Rao has also been taken into the Cabinet, making him the senior-most minister.

  • RBI extends rationalised home loan norms till March 2023

    Apr 08, 2022

    Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Seeking to facilitate a higher credit flow of individual housing loans, the RBI on Friday extended the rationalised home loan norms by another year till March 31, 2023. In October 2020, the Reserve Bank as a countercyclical measure to deal with the COVID situation had rationalised the risk weights by linking them only with Loan to Value (LTV) ratios for all new housing loans sanctioned up to March 31, 2022.

  • India has strong defence against cyber attacks: Power minister R K Singh

    Apr 07, 2022

    New Delhi/Beijing, Apr 7 (PTI) Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday said the country has a strong defence against any kind of cyber attacks, amid reports of Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting power grid in Ladakh. "Our defence against cyber attack is strong. These were probing attacks in December, January and February. They did not succeed.

  • Vi to empower Bharat youth with Employment and Skilling opportunities

    Apr 06, 2022

    Partners with a set of digital start-ups & domain experts - Apna, Enguru & Pariksha – to bring a slew of digital offerings that will help the Bharat youth advance in their career Having a good job and being equipped with the right skills are two crucial factors for success in career and life.

  • People can reach Delhi from Srinagar in just 8 hrs in future: Gadkari

    Apr 06, 2022

    New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said people will be able to reach Delhi from Srinagar in just eight hours in future after the completion of several infrastructure projects being carried out in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the government was taking up several important infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir that will improve connectivity in the region.

  • MNS office-bearer from Pune resigns over Raj Thackeray's 'loudspeaker' statement

    Apr 05, 2022

    Pune, Apr 5 (PTI) One more office-bearer of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Pune unit has resigned over party chief Raj Thackeray's remarks on shutting down loudspeakers on mosques. With the resignation of Maharashtra Navnirman Vahtuk Sena's vice president Shaibaz Punjabi on Tuesday, the number of Muslim members who have quit the MNS over the last two days reached two.

  • Rename Farrukhabad district as Panchal Nagar, BJP MP urges Adityanath

    Apr 01, 2022

    Farrukhabad, Apr 1 (PTI) BJP MP Mukesh Rajput on Friday wrote to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, demanding that Farrukhabad district be renamed as Panchal Nagar or Aparkashi. Elaborating on the history of the district, the MP said in the times of the Mahabharata, the area was called Panchala, the kindom ruled by Pandava queen Draupadi's father Drupad.

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