During his visit to Prayagraj on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will review the ongoing preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025 with a focus on cleanliness and security. He will also inaugurate major sanitation and security projects valued at over Rs 238 crore. The projects include state-of-the-art equipment aimed at enhancing cleanliness and safety at Maha Kumbh. A significant highlight will be the unveiling of a newly constructed control room in the municipal corporation, which is expect...Read More
CHENNAI: The met office late on Tuesday night issued heavy flood warnings to Tamil Nadu as the deep depression will intensify into a cyclone tomorrow. A bullet in said the Flash Flood Threat moderate to High flash flood threat likely over few watersheds & neighbourhoods of following Met Sub-divisions. Also Read: Deep depression causes strong winds at Marina Beach They included Tamil Nadu - Puducherry & Karaikal - Karaikal, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Karur, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Perambalu...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashok Chavan on Wednesday said that the government in Maharashtra would be formed after taking everyone into confidence. Speaking to ANI, he said, "There is an alliance of three parties. Therefore, a decision will be taken only after taking everyone into confidence. There is no delay because it has been only 4 days since the results were announced. Whatever Ramdas Athawale has said is his personal opinion. A stable govern...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence informed on Wednesday that it will conduct a two-day 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue exercise and workshop for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Kerala's Kochi. The workshop will be undertaken from November 28 to 29 and the event will be inaugurated by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. ICG Director General S Paramesh, also the National Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinating Authority, will also remain present during the e...Read More
In a sharp critique of the Congress on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the party of tampering with the Preamble and "strangling" the Constitution. He argued that the original Constitution, drafted by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on November 26, 1949, did not include the words "secular" or "socialist." Alleging that the Congress added these terms during the Emergency period, he further stated, "The people have delivered a fitting lesson to those who betrayed the Constitution." Th...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav said on Wednesday that the violence and ruckus in Sambhal that claimed the lives of four and left many injured right after the election results raises a 'big question' on the 'neeyat and neeti' (policy and intentions) of the government and the BJP. Speaking to ANI here on Wednesday, Dimple Yadav said, "The administration did the work of booth-capturing and today, when we are celebrating Constitution Day, we want our coun...Read More
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun attends Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China, September 13, 2024. File Image/Reuters China's anti-corruption campaign has rocked the upper echelons of its military, with Defence Minister Dong Jun becoming the latest in a string of top officials investigated for alleged misconduct. Dong Jun, appointed as defence minister in December 2023, is now under investigation for corruption, reported the Financial Times. This marks the third consecutive Chinese defen...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 27 (ANI): Authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in nine districts, including Villupuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, and Trichy, amid heavy rains in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ariyalur, Sivagangai, and Pudukottai will also remain shut today. Madras University, Karaikudi Alagappa University, Bharathidhasan University, and the Dir...Read More
India's parliament faced suspension due to disruptions over allegations against the Adani Group. Gautam Adani and others are charged in a $265-million bribery scheme. The opposition accuses the government of shielding Adani, while BJP distances itself from the controversy, stating legal action will proceed independently. India's lower house of parliament experienced a suspension for a second consecutive day, as lawmakers pushed for discussions on the U.S. allegations of bribery and fraud involv...Read More
Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani accused Congress and other opposition parties of politically exploiting the US indictment against the Adani Group. He demanded evidence for allegations of bribery, declaring opposition's actions as diversionary tactics post electoral losses. Adani Group denied bribery charges, calling related reports incorrect. Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani launched a pointed critique against the Congress Party on Thursday, alleging they are using the US i...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday said that the report on the Jhansi Medical College fire incident was received and examination on the same would be carried out. Speaking to ANI, Pathak said, "I have received the report and today we will examine it and notify about it.." On November 15, a fire had occurred at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi which took the lives of 10 infants. The tragedy oc...Read More
Noting that the evolution of Quad has been a "notable development," External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said the Indo-Pacific is experiencing "significant changes" including new convergences and partnerships. "In an era of collaborative endeavours, the Indo-Pacific will require practical solutions, nimble diplomacy, greater adjustment and more open conversations. The G7 can be one such partner," Mr. Jaishankar said as he attended the G7 FMM Outreach Session with Indo-Pacific partners in...Read More
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak announced the examination of the Jhansi Medical College fire report after a tragic incident claimed 10 infants' lives. Investigations point to a short circuit as the cause. Amid electoral criticism, Congress calls for reverting to ballot papers following a recent election loss. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak confirmed on Wednesday that the report regarding the devastating fire at Jhansi Medical College has been received. An investigatio...Read More
Rahul Gandhi demanded Gautam Adani's arrest following US court charges, despite Adani Group's denial of bribery allegations. Gandhi emphasized the severity of the charges, contrasting them with arrests made for lesser offenses, and accused the government of shielding Adani.Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that it was expected that the AdGroup would be denying the charges made by the US court involving industrialist Gautam Adani. He further...Read More
Eknath Shinde is reportedly unhappy with the Deputy CM position and is pushing for the Chief Minister's post for at least 2.5 years. The BJP remains steadfast in retaining the Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra, sources reveal, as discussions continue over the power-sharing formula. The arrangement of one Chief Minister and two Deputy Chief Ministers is likely to remain unchanged. Reportedly, Ajit Pawar has been offered the Deputy Chief Minister's post along with the Finance Ministry portfol...Read More
Proceedings in both houses of the Parliament came to halt on Wednesday amid protests by Oppostion members over the Adani Bribery controversy, recent violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and other issues. Lok Sabha proceedings were initially adjourned until 12 noon and later until Thursday, as Opposition members, including those from Congress, protested and sought to raise various issues at the start of the session. Some members from the Congress and Samajwadi Party were in the Well while other...Read More
Balasore: 9 e-buses lie unused in Balasore. Will they ever serve the city? This is the question the intelligentsia of Odisha's Balasore district wants to ask to the government as well as district administration. Here is a report. In 2017, 15 city buses were brought to Balasore at a cost of 8 crore rupees in the name of providing city bus services to the people. But the then district administration or the municipal officers probably had no idea about the city's roads. It is true that buses plied...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after the indictment by US authorities in the alleged bribery case. Talking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, Gandhi also accused the Central government of protecting Adani, who was supposed to be in jail. He said, "Hundreds of people have been arrested for tiny charges. This gentleman has been indicted in the US for thousands of crores. He should be...Read More
The Chandigarh BJP unit today organised a programme at the party office 'Kamalam', Sector 33 on the occasion of 'Constitution Day' commemorating the historic day of adoption of the Indian Constitution. The programme was attended by party workers and leaders and paid tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Party President Jatinder Pal Malhotra, while addressing the gathering, highlighted the contribution of Dr. Ambedkar to the Constitution and Indian democracy. H...Read More
Srinagar, Nov 27 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir's Road Transport Corporation (RTC), a crucial backbone of public transportation, has raised serious concerns over the barring of its buses from entering Srinagar city limits. The move has triggered alarm within the Corporation, with officials cautioning about significant disruptions to public transport services and daily commutes, alongside substantial financial losses for the RTC. The restriction, in effect since November 4 when the maiden session of t...Read More
United Nations | The United Nations chief welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, and hopes it can end the violence and suffering of people in both countries, the UN spokesman says. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel and Hezbollah to swiftly implement all commitments under the agreement, and take immediate steps toward fully implementing the 2006 UN Security Council resolution that ended the last Israel-Hezbollah war, spokesman Stephane D...Read More
The High Court on Wednesday sought the case diary prepared by the investigating official as part of probe into the alleged suicide of ADM Naveen Babu and directed the government prosecutor to file a statement regarding the case while considering a petition filed by Naveen Babu's wife Manjusha K seeking CBI inquiry. The case has been posted for December 8. Kannur Town police initially investigated the case after Naveen Babu was found dead in his official residence. Later North Zone IG constitu...Read More
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan blamed the EVM for the election results and demanded that elections be conducted using ballot papers on Wednesday. New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan blamed the EVM for the election results and demanded that elections be conducted using ballot papers on Wednesday. "A campaign should definitely be run, there is something fishy in the results that are coming, we will not blame anyon...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Thursday said that the Congress and other Opposition parties are using the issue of the indictment against the Adani Group in the US "to divert attention from their electoral defeats" and said they must provide credible evidence before demanding a parliamentary probe. "The Congress is reading too much into this indictment and they are doing it for purely political purposes...," Jethmalani said. Re...Read More
Every month, Mint's Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India. This month we track how the climate finance package at the 29th United Nations climate summit (COP29) irked many countries. Meanwhile, several countri...Read More
LONDON (Reuters) - A number of unidentified drones have been spotted over three United States Air Force (USAF) bases in England over the last six days, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. "Small unmanned aerial systems were spotted in the vicinity of and over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell from Nov 20 to Nov 26," a spokesperson said in an emailed response to Reuters. The three bases, two in Suffolk and one in Norfolk, are leased by the USAF from Britain. A sp...Read More
Assam's 75th Constitution Day highlighted the importance of the Indian Constitution, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commemorating the contributions of freedom fighters and Dr. BR Ambedkar. The event, held in Guwahati, underscored the Constitution's reflection of India's cultural heritage and its role in ensuring equality, freedom, and justice for all citizens. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in the 75th Constitution Day celebrations in Guwahati, emphasizing the significance o...Read More
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated an online Hindi course on the Constitution of India, celebrating 75 years of the document. The initiative aims to make constitutional principles more accessible. Developed with NALSAR University, it aims to educate citizens on their rights and democratic duties. In a significant step marking 75 years of India's Constitution, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has launched an online Hindi course designed to make constitutional education more acc...Read More
Germany is compiling a list of emergency shelters for civilians due to rising tensions with Russia. A digital directory will be accessible via a planned app. Germany is drawing drawn up a list of emergency shelters that can be used by civilians amid escalating tensions with Russia. The digital directory of bunkers will be made available through a planned phone app and include underground train stations and car parks as well as state buildings and private properties. An interior ministry spokes...Read More
Islamabad, Nov 26: Forcing their way into Islamabad after pushing the security forces on backfoot in violent clashes that resulted in at least half a dozen deaths earlier in the day, thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protestors have reached Islamabad's Zero Point 'D-Chowk' where they plan to hold an indefinite sit-in until party chief and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is released from jail. Violent clashes between the security forces and PTI protestors are being witnessed ...Read More