Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], November 29 (ANI): Amid a Rajasthan court issuing notices regarding a petition claiming that the Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built over a Shiva temple, the spiritual Head of the Dargah, Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan said that it is "not right to create such controversies." "It is not right to create such controversies. The majority of the population here is Hindu. Even outside the dargah, there are most of the shops by Hindus. They keep their keys outside the dargah and ope...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party MPs on Friay staged a protest in the premises of the Parliament, alleging deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital. The protest was held by AAP leaders Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and other party leaders. On Thursday, an explosion was reported in Delhi's Prashant Vihar on Thursday. Fire tenders were at rushed to the site and teams of National Security Guard (NSG) commandos Delhi Police Crime Branch, Spec...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): India has expressed its concern over the escalating incidents of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and desecration, and damage to their places of worship, and has also called on the interim government there to ensure the safety of minorities. In a response to question asked by RJD MP AD Singh, Minister of State for Ministry of External Affairs, Kirit Vardhan Singh in a written reply to Rajya Sabha, stated that the "primary responsibility" for ...Read More
Lahore [Pakistan], November 28, (ANI): Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman stated that political workers are essential to the nation and condemned the state's excessive use of force against them as unacceptable, The News International reported. In a statement released from Mansoorah on Wednesday, during the government's crackdown on PTI protesters, he condemned the violence, calling it an assault on the nation's constitution and democratic values. He emphasised that such actions w...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): The Centre is taking necessary action in coordination with the states, railways and fertilizer companies to resolve local availability issues to ensure expeditious supplies of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP). Despite challenges, the Department of Fertilizers has taken numerous steps to maintain adequate supplies of DAP to the states, a release said. This year, due to the prevailing geo-political situations such as less export to India by major suppliers and the...Read More
Sharjah [United Arab Emirates], November 28 (ANI): Indian film director Srijit Mukherji has shared his thoughts on the recent 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) Mega Auction, praising several teams for their strategic purchases and retention of key players. According to Mukherji, the Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged as the standout performers in the auction. "Sunrisers Hyderabad were the best performers of the IPL auction as they bought well-performing cricketers like Adam Zampa," said Mukherji to ANI...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 28 (ANI): After nearly three years, 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' has returned with its much-awaited second season, this time with a darker and more intense storyline. Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who plays Vikrant in the series, spoke about how the new season portrays the evolution of his character and compared it to the growing trend of "anti-heroes" as seen in films including 'Salaar' and 'Animal'. Speaking to ANI, the actor shared, "It's a fantastically challe...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi Government on Thursday on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by all seven Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from Delhi. The petition sought directions for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Manmohan and comprising Justice Manmeet Pritam Arora, has linked the case with ...Read More
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 28 (ANI): The Punjab Kings (PBKS) think tank assembled a squad built for success at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. The Kings entered the auction to create a solid core for years to come and succeeded, courtesy of the hard work and effort of the coaches, scouts, and analysts in the build-up to the auction. While reflecting on successful auctions, Ness Wadia, co-owner of the team, praised the team's scouts and analysts and ackno...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 28 (ANI): Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport on Thursday after attending an event in Dubai. Aishwarya looked stunning in a black and grey jacket paired with matching jeggings and sneakers. She left her hair open and kept her makeup minimal. The actress was alone on her way back from Dubai, and her daughter Aaradhya, who frequently travels with her, was not present. The 'Devdas' actress greeted and waved to the paps sta...Read More
Washington [US], November 27 (ANI): Former One Direction star Liam Payne's family is taking legal action and it has informed that they could bring private criminal action against anyone who contributed to his death, reported Page Six. Lawyers for Liam Payne's family were in court in Argentina on Tuesday. Page Six has obtained papers indicating that music industry veteran lawyer Richard Bray, operating on behalf of the family, has transferred his legal interests to a local law company in Buenos...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Indian Railways is advancing the electrification of Broad Gauge railway lines at a mission-driven pace, achieving approximately 97 per cent electrification of its total Broad Gauge network, Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Vaishnaw noted that around 45,200 route kilometres of the Broad Gauge network have been electrified since 2014...Read More
Chennai ( Tamil Nadu) [India], November 27 (ANI): As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, the Indian Coast Guard has started coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. The ICG said that its ships, aircraft and radar stations issued advisories for fishing boats to return to the harbour. "Deep Depression in the #BayofBengal likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards #Tamilnadu, as per #...Read More
Panaji (Goa) [India], November 27 (ANI): Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, known for his films with gripping storylines, shared his experience of being part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and discussed his upcoming project, Wives of Bollywood. Speaking with ANI, he said, "I am very happy to be here. I have been attending for almost 20 or 22 years. I have been involved in various capacities -- sometimes as part of the standing committee, sometimes as a jury member, and someti...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday presented the prestigious President's Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry during a solemn ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar. The event was a recognition of their exemplary and meritorious service to the Nation. The President's Colours were awarded to the 26th and 27th Battalions of Mechanised Infantry Regiment and 20th and 22nd Batt...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
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
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
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu kicked off her four-day visit to the southern state as she landed in Coimbatore airport on Wednesday morning. The President will be in Tamil Nadu till November 30. During her visit, President Murmu is scheduled to engage in several key events, including addressing faculty and student officers at the Defence Services Staff College and interacting with members of tribal women self-help groups, an official release said. President Mur...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 27 (ANI): The drugs-control-administration">Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, seized a huge stock of antibiotics worth Rs 1.33 Crores from a manufacturing facility on Wednesday. The seizure was made for exporting products manufactured by other pharmaceutical companies to Russia falsely under their own name and for unauthorized packing of antibiotics. The company is located in Biotech Park, Karakapatla, Siddipet District. According to a Drug contro...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
Washington DC [US], November 27 (ANI): US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named Jay Bhattacharya a Professor atStanford School of Medicine and of Indian origin as Director of the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya said he will reform scientific institutions so that they're 'worthy of trust' again. "I am thrilled to nominate Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, to serve as Director of the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya will work in cooperation with Robert F Kennedy Jr to d...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
Panaji (Goa) [India], November 27 (ANI): The cast of 'Jab Khuli Kitaab' gathered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa for the screening of their film. Directed by Saurabh Shukla, the movie is a heartwarming love story about a couple in their 70s who act like teenagers in love. The film stars Pankaj Kapur, Dimple Kapadia, Aparshakti Khurana, and National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh. Hours before the premiere, the cast shared their emotions, ranging from exc...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Tuesday recorded the evidence (statement) of the main witness in the women wrestlers sexual harassment case. The statement was recorded in a closed courtroom. The recording of the statement has been deferred for the next date. Former BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is accused in this case. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Vaibhav Chaurasia recorded the evide...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): On the occasion of the Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said that the each branch must honour its constitutionally assigned distinct role while nurturing inter-institutional equilibrium and the Constitution, by design, insulates the judiciary and ensures that its decisions are unbiased, without affection or ill will, free from external pressures, and guided solely by the Constitution and the laws. Whil...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged that the centre is hatching a "huge conspiracy" against the people of Delhi and trying to win the upcoming assembly elections through "unfair means." She alleged that the officials are being directed to delete the names of Aam Aadmi Party voters from the voter list. She urged the officers to come forward to record this and "expose this conspiracy" "The...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): After clinching the first T20I of the three-match series against South Africa Women, England Women have added wicketkeeper-batter Seren Smale to their squad for the remaining two matches as a replacement for Bess Heath, who sustained a thumb injury. Smale will join the T20I camp on Tuesday as the team prepares for the second T20I in Benoni on Wednesday. Additionally, seamer Ryana MacDonald-Gay has been added to the Test squad and will link up with the team...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 26 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took part in the 75th Constitution Day celebrations organized by the Assam Government's Parliamentary Affairs Department at Lok Seva Bhawan in Guwahati. Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma reflected on the significance of this event, noting that it was officially recognized on October 11, 2015, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that November 26 would be observed annually as Constitution Day...Read More