SFJ’s Pannun threatens Kejriwal, Mann after aides arrested in Punjab
New Delhi, Jan 20 - The leader of pro-Khalistan Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has warned that the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Punjab will face a "political death" if his associates were not released by next month.
Banking on PM Modi, BJP eyes big gains in Telangana, but is in disarray in AP
Hyderabad, Jan 20 - Despite failing to achieve its 'Mission 2023' in Telangana, the BJP is gearing up to improve its performance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, even as it faces an uphill task in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, which is heading for
Speed bumps stare at Kerala BJP as it plans to piggyback on PM’s visits
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 - The New Year dawned in Kerala with Prime Minister Narendra Modi spending three days in the state in a matter of two weeks, leading to speculation that the Kerala BJP would see one of its members sitting in the
After two rounds of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, BJP plans Ayothiapattinam outreach
Lucknow, Jan 20 - Much before other parties finalised their strategies for the general elections, the Bhartiya Janata Party organised a month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.
Ram temple ceremony: Bengal’s Visva-Bharati University declares half-day holiday on Jan 22
Kolkata, Jan 20 - The iconic Visva-Bharati University at Bolpur- Santiniketan in Birbhum district of West Bengal has declared a half-day holiday for the students, faculty and staff members on January 22 on the occasion of the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Maha cringes as Marathas start ‘big march’ for quotas; D-day on R-Day in Mumbai
Jalna (Maharashtra), Jan 20 - Shivba Sanghatana leader Manoj Jarange-Patil launched his promised ‘March to Mumbai’ from his native village Antarvali-Sarati along with thousands of supporters to press for Maratha reservation, here on Saturday morning.
Three-tier security for PM Modi’s visit to TN’s Ramanathapuram
Chennai, Jan 20 - The Tamil Nadu Police have put in place a three-tier security in Ramanathapuram district in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Saturday.
Kashmir valley lives in fear of a snowless winter
Srinagar, Jan 20 - Even though the 40-day long period of harsh winter called the ‘Chillai Kalan’ is ending in less than 10 days from Saturday, Kashmiris live in horror of a snowless winter that would spell disaster in the summer months.
Delhi records minimum temp of 8.6 degrees, air quality remains ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Jan 20 - The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature at 8.6 degrees Celsius, one notch above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Inaugural BRICS-CCI Annual Recognition Awards 2024 celebrate excellence, innovation, collaboration
New Delhi, Jan 19 - The first edition of the BRICS-CCI Annual Recognition Awards 2024 (BARA) was held here on Friday, celebrating the unleashing of the power of the BRICS bloc and honouring achievements in various fields.
206-feet Ambedkar statue unveiled in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Jan 19 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday unveiled the 206-feet tall statue of BR Ambedkar at the Swaraj Maidan here on Friday.
Northeast witnessed immense development in last 10 years: Amit Shah
Shillong, Jan 19 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the northeastern region has witnessed immense development in 10 years of BJP's rule.
75th Republic Day to have 25 tableaux
New Delhi, 19 January - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday said that 75th Republic Day will have 25 tableaux from 16 states, UTs and nine central ministries.
Assam, Tripura declare half-day holiday on Jan 22
Guwahati/Agartala, Jan 19 - The Assam and Tripura governments have announced half-day public holiday on January 22 in view of Ram Mandir's inauguration in Ayodhya on Monday.
75th Republic Day parade will be women-centric: Defence Secretary
New Delhi, 19 January – Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday said that the 75th Republic Day parade will be women-centric and the women marching contingents will form the major chunk of the parade. He said that the French President Emmanuel Macron will
Cold day grips Delhi, dense fog likely on Saturday: IMD
Jan 19 - The national capital continued to reel under the jet stream winds as it experienced a cold day with a maximum temperature of 14.2 degree Celsius on Friday, five notches below the seasonal average, while the minimum was 7.1 degrees, a
Money markets to remain shut on Jan 22: RBI
New Delhi, Jan 19 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said that the money markets will remain closed on January 22.
ACB of Delhi govt serves notice to Agilus Diagnostics for anomalies in Mohalla Clinics
New Delhi, Jan 19 - Agilus Diagnostics Limited, a material subsidiary of Fortis Healthcare, has received a notice on January 18 from the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of Delhi government over alleged anomalies in diagnostics test conducted in Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics.
GLOCAL: Finland, Netherlands to help MMRDA in rivers & waste management
Mumbai, Jan 19 - Going global to tackle local problems, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will get help from Finland to save the rivers and assistance from The Netherlands to curb waste in country’s financial capital and its vicinity, collectively known
25cr people brought out of poverty in 9 yrs: PM Modi
Solapur (Maharashtra), Jan 19 - At least 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty in India in the last nine years as a result of the "tapasya" and true dedication of the government towards the poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said