March 24, 2022, 11:48 am Hamirpur (HP), March 24 : Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Prem Kumar Dhumal has lambasted those who were opposing the screening of “The Kashmir files”. He said that such people were anti-India and were opposing it only to adopt a policy of appeasement towards a particular … Read more
March 24, 2022, 12:10 pm New Delhi, March 24 : The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to give an urgent hearing to a plea by a lawyer challenging the Karnataka High Court move to uphold the ban on the hjab in educational institutions of Karnataka. Chief Justice N V Ramana did not say to list … Read more
March 24, 2022, 11:16 am New Delhi, March 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Chief Justice of India Ramesh Chandra Lahoti and said he will be remembered for his contribution to the judiciary. “Anguished by the passing away of former CJI RC Lahoti Ji. He … Read more
March 24, 2022, 9:30 am Hamirpur (HP), March 24 : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur appreciated the State Health Department for implementation of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) due to which the state was ranked as first state in the country amongst the big States category in the year 2021. The Chief … Read more
March 23, 2022, 9:52 pm New Delhi, March 23 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people to “never forgive” the perpetrators of Birbhum violence and “those who encourage such criminals”. Expressing grief and condolences on the violent incident in Birbhum district of West Bengal, the Prime Minister assured all cooperation by the … Read more
March 23, 2022, 9:35 pm New Delhi, March 23 : Former judge of Jharkhand High Court Harish Chandra Mishra was sworn-in as the Lokayukta of Delhi in a ceremony held at Raj Niwas on Wednesday. Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal administered the oath to Justice Mishra in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. … Read more
March 23, 2022, 9:17 pm New Delhi, March 23 : India today slammed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for his reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the OIC meet in Islamabad, saying matters related to the on Territory are its internal matter and Beijing has no locus standi to comment. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson … Read more
March 23, 2022, 8:48 pm Chennai, Mar 23 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrested a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) and an Auditor (a Private person) for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.50,000 from the complainant. A CBI release said a case was registered on complaint against Deputy Commissioner … Read more
March 23, 2022, 8:41 pm Imphal, March 23 : The National People’s Party (NPP), with seven legislators, on Wednesday decided to extend support to the BJP led government in Manipur. A letter of support was given to Governor La Ganesan during the day. The letter said, “We the members of the National People’s Party (NPP) … Read more
March 23, 2022, 8:43 pm Panaji, March 23 : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that the violence that killed more than 8 people in West Bengal on Tuesday was unprecedented and condemnable. In a tweet, he termed the incident as ‘state-sponsored terror’ which is not culture of politics of India. The Chief … Read more
March 23, 2022, 9:17 pm New Delhi, March 23 : A Delhi District Court on Wednesday adjourned for March 24, the pronouncement of order on bail application of former Jawaharlal Nehru versity (JNU) student Umar Khalid, arrested under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the North-East Delhi riots. The … Read more
March 23, 2022, 9:15 pm New Delhi, March 23 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two persons including a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax posted in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in an alleged bribery case, CBI said on Wednesday. Both have been identified as Daniel Raj, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax and Kalyan Srinath, … Read more
March 23, 2022, 8:54 pm New Delhi, March 23 : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday conducted the successful test firing of extended range surface to surface Brahmos missile in Andaman and Nicobar islands. The missile hit the target with pinpoint accuracy, said officials. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Commander-in-Chief … Read more
March 23, 2022, 8:21 pm Patna, March 23 : Rashtriya Janta Dal ( RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Wednesday demanded immediate release of his ailing incarcerated father from jail. While talking to a section of the media, Tej Pratap said the health conditions of his father, … Read more
March 23, 2022, 7:04 pm Bengaluru, March 23 : Karnataka Law Minister JC Madhuswamy on Wednesday said the state government cannot take legal action against those who have disallowed Muslim traders from doing business around the temples as it was the erstwhile Congress government that made a rule in this regard in 2002. In retaliation … Read more
Kolkata, March 23 : West Bengal’s political temperatures soared on Wednesday a day after eight persons, including women and children, were burnt alive in Birbhum district’s Bogtui village, as various parties rushed to the trouble spot, with under-fire Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announcing she would visit the site on Thursday. State Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, whose … Read more
March 23, 2022, 8:41 pm Lucknow, March 23 : Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has said that the people have given mandate for mass movement to the party and it will struggle on the issues and problems of the people from the house to road through its programmes. Akhilesh on Wednesday paid tributes to … Read more
March 23, 2022, 6:03 pm New Delhi, March 23 : The Civil Aviation sector is hopeful of revival, on Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday, adding that India is expecting around 40 crore passengers by 2023-24. Replying to a debate on Demands for Grants for the Civil Aviation Ministry, Scindia in the Lok Sabha said … Read more
March 23, 2022, 6:35 pm New Delhi, March 23 : Congress MPs on Wednesday staged a protest against price rise in the Parliament Complex as price of Petrol went up by 80 paise for a second day in a row. “Rahul Gandhi ji had said the Modi government will increase prices after elections in five … Read more
March 23, 2022, 5:18 pm Kolkata, March 23 : Under fire from the opposition after eight persons – six women and two children – were burnt alive by a mob in Birbhum district’s Bogtui village, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she would visit the trouble spot on Thursday. The state’s opposition … Read more
March 23, 2022, 4:38 pm Puducherry, March 23 : Lok Sabha member from here V Vaithilingam has urged the on government to provide night landing and take off facility at the Puducherry Airport to handle cargo operations. A release from the office of the MP on Wednesday said, he said this while speaking in the … Read more
March 23, 2022, 3:57 pm New Delhi, March 23 : A total of 4,926 foreigners are lodged in various jails in India, Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to Samajwadi Party leader Rewati Raman Singh, the Minister said that 1,140 of the prisoners have been convicted … Read more
March 23, 2022, 12:07 pm New Delhi, March 23 : The Lok Sabha was disrupted on Wednesday on the issue of price rise, forcing Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House amid protests. Opposition lawmakers from several parties were on their feet soon after the lower house met at 11 am. MPs raised slogans, displayed … Read more
March 23, 2022, 12:04 pm Lucknow, March 23 : The city of nawabs, Lucknow, is all decked up in saffron colours for Yogi Adityanath’s oath taking ceremony as chief minister for a historic second consecutive term at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana stadium on Friday. Hundred and thirty crossings of Lucknow and all major roads … Read more
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of 11 labourers killed in a fire at a scrap shop in Hyderabad’s Bhoiguda area and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives. pm modi inaugurates mathrubhumis centenary celebrations The Prime … Read more
March 23, 2022, 11:31 am New Delhi, March 23 : The Income Tax (I-T) department has carried out searches on multiple premises associated with Hero MotoCorp MD Pawan Munjal, official sources said on Wednesday. “The search operation is still on and hence details can’t be shared as yet,” an I-T official said. An official response … Read more
March 23, 2022, 9:36 am Hyderabad, March 23 : At least 11 migrant workers from Bihhar were burnt alive in a massive fire in a timber godown at Bhoiguda in Secunderabad in the early hours of Wednesday. Police said the fire erupted at 0400 hours. It is suspected that the fire was caused due to … Read more
March 23, 2022, 9:39 am Lucknow, March 23 : Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Wednesday demanded imposition of President’s rule in the Congress-ruled Rajasthan amid growing atrocities against dalits and tribals. Taking to Twitter, Mayawati said, “Incidents of atrocities on dalits and adivasis have increased tremendously under the Rajasthan Congress government. Recently, the … Read more
March 23, 2022, 8:55 am New Delhi, March 23 : The petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 80 paise per litre for the second straight day on Wednesday. The petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 97.01 per litre while diesel Rs 88.27 per litre, according to price notification of oil marketing companies. In Kolkata, … Read more
March 22, 2022, 7:41 pm Mumbai March 22 : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached immovable properties worth Rs 6.45 crore belonging to the company owned and controlled by Shridhar Madhav Patankar, brother-in-law of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The said attachment includes 11 residential flats in Neelambari project in neighbouring Thane district. Earlier, … Read more
March 22, 2022, 3:43 pm Mumbai, March 22 : Aamir Khan and his upcoming “Lal Singh Chadda” has become the target of much trolling by netizens with many asking for a boycott of his film. The relentless attacks on the “Dangal” actor started Sunday evening, following his comment of “The Kashmir Files” that did not … Read more
March 22, 2022, 3:31 pm Port Blair, Mar 22 : The lone Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to order resumption of four Convoys of Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) through Jarawa Reserve Forest between Jirkatang and Middle Strait (both sides), … Read more
March 22, 2022, 6:20 pm Srinagar, March 22 : Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone on Tuesday said the Vivek Agnihotri “The Kashmir Files” lone objective is not to show the “pain of Pandits, but is to sow seeds of hatred.” He said there is no doubt the Pandits have suffered. “Kashmiri Muslims have suffered 50 … Read more
March 22, 2022, 8:54 pm Mumbai, Mar 22 : The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government to produce all files and data relied upon by the state executive committee while deciding to not permit unvaccinated persons to travel in suburban trains in view of Covid-19 pandemic. The direction was given by a … Read more
March 22, 2022, 8:38 pm Chandigarh, March 22 : Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that 50 years ago people used to donate or gift their land to the government for developmental schemes with verbal consent. “Today their generations go to court and claim that the donated or gifted land belongs to them and … Read more
March 22, 2022, 4:04 pm Kolkata, Mar 22 : dentified miscreants set houses afire killing at least eight people at Bogtui village in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Tuesday, West Bengal Police Chief said. Fire brigade officials had earlier put the toll at ten in the incident, said to have taken place in retaliation to … Read more
March 22, 2022, 4:03 pm New Delhi, March 22 : The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered issue of notices to several Congress and BJP leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Sahib Verma and Kapil Mishra in connection with the communal violence in Delhi in 2020. A total of … Read more
March 22, 2022, 3:53 pm New Delhi, March 22 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata on March 23 via video conferencing on the occasion of ‘Shaheed Diwas’, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Tuesday. He will also address the gathering, the PMO said. … Read more
March 22, 2022, 3:46 pm Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Mar 22 : As counter-insurgency operations continue relentlessly in Left-wing extremism-affected Bastar division, as many as 24 Maoists – including ten women – who were operating as guerrillas for an extended period of time, have capitulated in this extremely restive district. “The rebels who returned to the mainstream … Read more
March 22, 2022, 5:09 pm New Delhi, March 22 : Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, who was elected in the recently concluded Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, on Tuesday resigned as Lok Sabha MP. The Azamgarh MP, along with his uncle and party general secretary Ram Gopal Yadav, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and … Read more
March 22, 2022, 4:58 pm New Delhi, March 22 : The on Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to fy the three m cipal corporations in Delhi. Informed sources said the government is likely to present “The Delhi M cipal Corporation (Amendment) Act 2022” next week in Parliament. The above amendment provides for a fied … Read more
March 22, 2022, 4:43 pm Siliguri, Mar 22 : As many as 21 flights have been suspended on Tuesday at Bagdogra airport after cracks appeared afresh on the runway, exactly seven days after such disruption happened at the north Bengal’s only aviation facility in West Bengal, official sources said. Cracks on the runway surface were … Read more
March 22, 2022, 8:33 pm New Delhi, March 22 : Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday demanded early elections in Jammu and Kashmir as the House took up discussion on The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2022. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved the Bill in the House in the afternoon for consideration and … Read more
March 22, 2022, 5:16 pm Jammu, March 22 : Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader and former MLC Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday resigned from the primary membership of the party, saying it has “failed to realize and reflect the sentiments and aspirations of the people of (the state) and Ladakh”. The grandson of Maharaja Hari Singh … Read more
March 22, 2022, 4:19 pm New Delhi, March 22 : Mahua Moitra of the TMC on Tuesday said that the Civil Aviation Ministry needs to be disbanded after privatisation of Air India and it needs to be merged with the transport ministry. Speaking on the demand for grants for the civil aviation ministry in the … Read more
March 22, 2022, 4:23 pm Jammu, March 22 : In the aftermath of charges framed against Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate and others in terror funding and killing of Kashmiri Pandits, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said that no one will be spared and the police were probing … Read more
March 22, 2022, 9:51 am Lucknow, March 22 : Uttar Pradesh CM-designate Yogi Adityanath tendered his resignation from the membership of state legislative council, here on Tuesday. Yogi Adityanath sent his resignation letter to the Legislative Council Chairman on Monday evening, sources said here on Tuesday. Yogi Adityanath, a consecutive five time MP from Gorakhpur, … Read more
March 22, 2022, 9:53 am New Delhi, March 22 : For the first time since November 2, 2021, fuel prices were increased on Tuesday. Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 80 paise a litre after a status quo for 137 days. Post hike, petrol now costs Rs 96.21 per litre in Delhi, while diesel … Read more
March 22, 2022, 8:44 am New Delhi, March 22 : For the first time since November 2, 2021, fuel prices were increased on Tuesday. Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 80 paise a litre after a status quo for 137 days. Petrol now costs Rs 96.21 per litre in Delhi, while diesel is at … Read more
March 21, 2022, 11:10 pm New Delhi, March 21 : Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday announced his withdrawal from attending the national congress of Comm st Party of India-Marxist, days after he consented to attend. Tharoor issued a statement, saying that he had agreed to attend a seminar at the CPI-M national Congress, scheduled … Read more