NEW DELHI: Chief minister Atishi launched a sharp attack on the BJP on Friday, demanding that the saffron party announce its chief ministerial candidate ahead of the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Referring to the BJP as the "Gali-Galoch Party," Atishi pointed out that it was widely known that Arvind Kejriwal would become chief minister if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retained power in Delhi. However, she claimed, the same clarity was missing in the BJP. Waving a poster, Atishi claimed that t...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 10 (VOICE) Amid the ongoing war of words, Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday rebutted the BJP's allegations that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had insulted "Purvanchalis" (people from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar) and instead, accused the BJP of long being "anti-Purvanchal". Speaking to VOICE, Bhardwaj criticised BJP President J.P. Nadda for previously referring to Purvanchalis as "Rohingyas, Bangladeshis, and infiltrators" in Pa...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday has issued gazette notification for the assembly elections in the national capital, following recommendations from the Election Commission of India. According to the official notification dated January 10, the election schedule has been announced in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1951. "As recommended by the Election Commission of India, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory (NCT) ...Read More
Bengaluru, Jan 10 (PTI) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said that six surrendered Maoists have not handed over their weapons, and the police are working to locate and recover them from the forest where they are believed to have been disposed of. Noting that one Maoist, expelled from the surrendered group, is still at large and efforts are underway to trace him, he said there is no one else involved in Naxal activities in the state. He added that any individuals coming from othe...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Atishi citing "credible" sources claimed on Friday that the BJP has decided to project its leader Ramesh Bidhuri as the party's chief ministerial candidate for the assembly polls. The chief minister said this was Bidhuri's "reward" for being the "most abusive" leader of his party. Atishi is seeking re-election from the Kalkaji seat in the Delhi Assembly polls and is pitted against BJP's Bidhuri and Congress's Alka Lamba. "It has been learnt from cr...Read More
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Atishi took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over no CM face for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. While lashing out, she added that BJP has decided to make Ramesh Bidhuri its CM face for the national capital, "who hurls the most abuses." Atishi's remarks come on the heels of a BJP core committee meeting, with the party expected to finalise its strategy later today. Addressing the media, Atishi said, "Today, the entire Delhi is aski...Read More
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced two amendment bills in the state assembly on Friday, aimed at imposing harsher punishments for crimes against women. The first bill seeks to amend the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998, while the second proposes changes to the applicability of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhitawithin the state. Government's Commitment to Women's Welfare Presenting the bills, Stalin emphasized his govern...Read More
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing it of making Delhi the "crime capital of India." Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal highlighted rising instances of robbery, chain snatching, and gang wars, alleging that women feel unsafe leaving their homes due to the law and order situation. He further stated, "The BJP hates the people of Delhi, which is why it hasn't returned to p...Read More
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's federal investigating agency has accused liquor giant Diageo and Sequoia Capital of making suspicious payments to a politician's firm to seek favourable government decisions, it said in a document Reuters reviewed on Friday. In the document, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) says Diageo Scotland made a suspicious fund transfer to Indian politician Karti Chidambaram's firm after a 2005 ban on sale of its duty-free products hit sales of its Johnnie Walker whi...Read More
Imphal (Manipur) [India], January 10 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the successful anti-drug operation in Ukhrul district, where combined forces destroyed 90 acres of poppy plantations, burned 12 huts, and registered FIRs for further investigation. "90 acres of poppy plantation destroyed in Ukrhul. In another successful mission under the War on Drugs campaign, combined forces of Ukhrul district police, 6 MR, 18 AR and the Forest Department destroyed 90 acres of poppy planta...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that one should enter politics not out of personal ambition but with a mission. He was making his debut on podcast titled, 'People By WTF,' hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. Speaking on the skills required to enter the field of politics, the Prime Minister said that winning the hearts of the people is the most important task of a politician. "Good people should come into politics. They should come with mission...Read More
Meerut (UP), Jan 10 (PTI) Five members of a family, including three children aged eight, four and one whose bodies were stuffed in sacks and kept in a bed box, were found killed in their home, police said on Friday. Two persons were detained for the sensational murders that shocked this Uttar Pradesh town. Several suspects have also been taken into custody for the killing that came to light on Thursday night. The bodies of the parents were wrapped in bedsheets. And all five had deep head injuri...Read More
New Delhi: With an eye on the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Congress on Wednesday announced 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana', promising to provide Rs 25 lakh health cover per family. The announcement was made at a press conference by former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot here. Gehlot termed the scheme a "game changer" in Delhi "...We have given a lot of coverage to the health... 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana' of the Delhi government will be similar to 'Chiranjeevi Yojana' of the Rajasthan government...Read More
NEW DELHI: Bhartiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed Delhi chief minister Atishi for staging "drama" over allotment of CM residence and questioned why the latter wanted 'Sheesh Mahal' when she had already been assigned a bungalow. "This bungalow is allotted to Atishi Marlena who is the CM of Delhi. I want to ask when this bungalow is allotted to you, then why do you want to live in Sheesh Mahal?" the BJP Delhi president Virendra Sachdeva asked standing outside Atishi's residence. "When Sheesh...Read More
Srinagar, Jan 8 (PTI) In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Srinagar Police intercepted a narcotics consignment smuggled from Pakistan and arrested two alleged drug peddlers, recovering 8 kilograms of heroin from them here, an official said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain, told reporters here that during a routine checkpoint at Barthana crossing, the police intercepted a vehicle with two individuals onboard. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the disco...Read More
Srinagar, Jan 8 (UNI) In a significant breakthrough, Srinagar Police dismantled a cross-border drug trafficking network, seizing 8 kilograms of heroin valued at Rs 30-32 crore in the international market, and arresting two key operatives. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, revealed that initial investigations confirmed the narcotics were smuggled from Pakistan as part of a cross-border trafficking syndicate. The SSP detailed the operation, saying that a team ...Read More
Jamshedpur: Jharkhand experienced a sharp dip in minimum temperatures today, with several districts recording some of their coldest nights of the season. Ranchi registered a chilling 8.8 degrees Celsius, marking a significant drop in temperature. Jamshedpur recorded 12 degrees Celsius, while Daltonganj witnessed a minimum of 10.3 degrees Celsius, reflecting the widespread cold wave across the state. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) observed a decline in minimum temperatures by at leas...Read More
New Delhi: The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election will be held here on Wednesday. The JPC is mandated to review the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aim to align elections at the national and state levels. Wednesday's meeting is being held with a primary focus on introducing the members to the two key bills. The Committee will be briefed by Ministry of...Read More
Ayodhya: A youth has been arrested from the Ram Janmabhoomi area in Ayodhya. The youth had installed a hidden camera in the glasses he was wearing, through which he used to click photos in the Ram temple premises. The accused youth is a resident of Vadodara. The police are arresting him and interrogating him. The youth had installed a camera in his glasses. Through this, he clicked photos in the Ram temple premises. A security guard present at the scene became suspicious and checked the glasse...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): With an eye on the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Congress on Wednesday announced 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana', promising to provide Rs 25 lakh health cover per family. The announcement was made at a press conference by former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot here. Gehlot termed the scheme a "game changer" in Delhi "...We have given a lot of coverage to the health... 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana' of the Delhi government will be similar to 'Chiranjeevi Yojana' o...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) AAP leaders' attempt to take a media tour to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence here in a bid to counter "Sheesh Mahal" jibes has earned the BJP's wrath which said Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj trying to "forcibly" enter the premises was an example of "irresponsible, insane and anarchic behaviour". Their conduct was also an example of "political etiquette and ethics" being demolished, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said. He slammed Singh ...Read More
Kerala TET 2024 Admit Card: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will issue admit cards for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) today, January 8, 2025. Applicants can get the Kerala TET admit card from the official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in. The Kerala TET 2024 exams will take place on January 18 and 19, 2025. The first shift will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by the second shift from 2 p.m. The Kerala TET exam is administered twice a year to verify candidates' ability to tea...Read More
Lucknow, Jan 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the belief system of Sanatan Dharma represents the world's oldest culture, standing above comparison with any religion or sect. The CM said, "I inherit a legacy that spans thousands of years, with its cultural and spiritual events equally ancient. The tradition of Sanatan is higher than the sky and beyond comparison." Speaking at the 'Mahakumbh Mahasammelan, he emphasised the profound significance of the Maha Kumbh. He ...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 8 (VOICE) BJP MP Ramvir Bidhuri on Wednesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders for their sit-in protest outside the Flagstaff Road house that was used as his official residence by Arvind Kejriwal when he was the Chief Minister of Delhi, urging them to "have patience" as the so-called 'Sheesh Mahal' would soon be opened to the public. The remarks followed AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj's protest after being denied entry to the Flagstaff Road bungalow by the ...Read More
Srinagar- In a major breakthrough, police seized 10 kg of Heroin and also arrested key drug peddlers in Central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Wednesday. In a statement, the police said that a police team of Police Post Qamarwari, during a routine checkpoint at Barthana Crossing, intercepted a vehicle (Tata Sumo, bearing registration No. JK05D-1837) with two individuals on board. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 6 kilograms of heroin concealed beneath the driver's seat. ...Read More
Supreme Court NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday scheduled a hearing for February 4 to address petitions challenging the appointment process for the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law. The apex court said, "It will be the opinion of the court under Article 141 versus legislative power to enact law." A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyal mentioned the critical issue at hand. It was informed by advocate P...Read More
New Delhi: MakeMyTrip has introduced a convenient part payment option for booking international flights. Travelers can now secure their tickets by paying just 10-40 per cent of the total fare upfront. The exact upfront amount depends on factors like the airline, travel route, and how far in advance the booking is made. The remaining balance must be paid at no extra charge either within 45 days of booking or before the travel date, whichever occurs first. "This industry-first feature addresses ...Read More
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (Maxim News): It may be recalled that the High Court dismissed the quash petition filed by KTR in the Formula-E race case. With this, KTR approached the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's verdict. KTR's legal team filed a petition in the Supreme Court to this effect. It seems that this petition is likely to come up for hearing soon. After the High Court dismissed the quash petition, KTR's lawyer requested the court to protect from arrest. The court did not agree to that...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Wednesday said that every citizen of India is akin to a soldier and that while serving the country in uniform has a different charm, one can also serve the nation even without donning military colours. In his address at the ongoing Republic Day National Cadet Corps (NCC) Camp at Delhi Cantonment, he underlined the ethos of the NCC, noting that this is the place where people from different backgrounds "become one," embodying the ess...Read More
SAMBHAL: A local court has fixed March 5 as the next date of hearing in a case connected to the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid and its survey at Chandausi. At least five Muslim youth, including a minor was killed in November last year when UP police allegedly opened fire on people protesting the court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid. Opposition parties including the Samajwadi Party has alleged a conspiracy behind the violence and police firing at protesters. "The Supreme Court has directed al...Read More