New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has listed several major cases where the Directorate of Enforcement has from time to time attached properties of individuals and companies connected to economic offence cases. Replying to the debate on Supplementary Demands for Grants - First Batch for 2024-2025, the finance minister apprised the Lok Sabha Tuesday evening that the central enforcement agency has successfully restored properties worth around Rs 22,280 crore...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18 (ANI): Director Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies', India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, is no longer in the Oscars race. The movie, which had generated a lot of buzz after being chosen as India's entry, failed to make it to the shortlist announced by the Academy. Following the announcement, the makers of the film released a statement expressing their disappointment while thanking supporters...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Wednesday slammed the Congress and the BJP over the Ambedkar controversy and said that instead of using Babasaheb's name for political gain, both the parties should show proper respect and reverence towards him. In a series of posts on X, Mayawati said, "Instead of using Dr BR Ambedkar's name for political gain, both Congress, BJP and their affiliates should show proper respect and reverence towards him. These parties h...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The INDIA bloc leaders have latched on to Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar turning it into a full blown controversy. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that BR Ambedkar is "no less than a God." Speaking to ANI, Selja slammed Amit Shah and said, "Constitution is the 'granth' of the country. If Constitution is the 'granth', Baba Saheb is no less than God. Such comments of a petty mindset for Baba Saheb, is an insult to Baba Saheb, to ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Wednesday expressed support for the proposed One Nation, One Election Bill, underlining that it aligns with democratic values and would ensure the country's resources and working days are "not wasted." Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar defended the bill, saying, "This is totally democratic. It ensures that the country's resources and working days are not wasted... Why should we let the country suffer losses due to ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, saying that he can't "bulldoze" Ambedkar's legacy which remains a voice for the oppressed communities. "Yesterday, Amit Shah who believes in Manuwaad and who is a follower of Savarkar has expressed his anti-mindset of Ambedkar (anti-Ambedkar mindset)...We will try to say to him 'Ambedkar Jai'...because he can't just bulldoze Ambedkar's le...Read More
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: The term insurance vs savings plan has already brought a lot of comparisons many people continue to face in the dynamic world of financial planning. Indeed, both are very useful, but they serve two different purposes. Term insurance is used to offer your dependents protection financially while saving plans are useful in accumulating money for use at some later time. In this blog, we have covered the term plan vs savings plan differences, their bene...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday condemned the ongoing opposition protests, accusing the Congress party of a "conspiracy against BR Ambedkar" and questioning their respect for the former Minister of Law and Justice of India. Rijiju also highlighted that he is the first Buddhist after Ambedkar to hold the position of Union Law Minister. "Today, I am the Parliamentary Affairs Minister. Ministers Arjun Meghwal and L Murugan, all three of us, come from...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 18 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, responding to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar, asserted that those who care about country will mention the name of Ambedkar. "Only those who commit the most sins should worry about virtue. Those who care about the country, the people, and the security of the Constitution will only mention the name of the revolutionary Ambedkar! It must be mentioned!" CM Stalin wrote on X. This comes after A...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches at 17 locations across four states in connection with its ongoing investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Bihar. The raids began in the early hours of the day at locations across four states, including Bihar. NIA officials conducted search operations at the residences of suspects linked to the case, which is connected to the Fakuli Pol...Read More
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) inter-state river linking project between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. PM Modi participated in the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme organised in Jaipur to mark the completion of one year of the BJP government in Rajasthan. During the event, ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The fit India movement took a significant stride towards a healthier and greener India with the launch of the 'Fit India Cycling Drive' on Tuesday morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, according to a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The event was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in the presence of Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, M...Read More
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], December 17 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation, One Election' bill stating that One Nation One Election will create a balance between speed of work and finances. He also dismissed opposition protests over the bill saying that Congress opposes every good initiative, that's their only agenda. Speaking to mediapersons, the Haryana Chief Minister said, "Continuous elections cost a lot and slow down development and progress. On...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 15 (ANI): Mumbai will be facing off against Madhya Pradesh in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. The match will start at 4:30 PM. Mumbai will be aiming for their second SMAT title, having won it back in 2022. Meanwhile, MP has never got its hands on the trophy. Both teams will be making their second final appearances. MP previously played the final against Bengal in 2011 but lost, as per Olympics.com....Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Decemeber 15 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu government announced on Sunday that the last rites of former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan will be performed with State honours. Elangovan, aged 75, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai after being hospitalized for a lung-related issue. He had been undergoing intensive treatment for over two weeks, according to the Tamil Nadu Congress. Earlier, Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi ...Read More
Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 15 (ANI): The Big Cricket League continued to deliver nail-biting action as the Mumbai Marines showcased resilience to secure a low-scoring victory against the Northern Challengers. The Challengers, batting first, got off to a blazing start courtesy of Shikhar Dhawan, who smashed a quick-fire 30 off just 15 balls. However, the team crumbled under relentless pressure from the Marines' bowlers, led by the Sri Lankan spinner M Pushpakumara, who delivered a sensat...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Godrej Agrovet informed stock exchanges that the Gujarat government has allotted area to it in three districts for the expansion of oil palm cultivation under the palm oil mission. Those three districts are Vadodara, Surat, and Tapi, the company informed stock exchanges in a filing late on Saturday. The filing didn't elaborate further details about the allotment of land. India is the world's second-largest consumer and number one vegetable oil importer, an...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The visit of General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India, marked a significant milestone in "strengthening the longstanding ties" between the Nepali and Indian Armies. The visit saw high-level engagements with key Indian leaders and discussions on enhancing defence cooperation. Notably, General Sigdel commenced his official visit to India from December 11-14. The Ministry of Defence in a press release said, "The vi...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is set to host the Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow in Mumbai on Monday. The event will be addressed by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for MDoNER, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Maeghalya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, MDoNER, and Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary, MDoNER, will also attend, alongwith senior representatives from various northeast states. T...Read More
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Ahead of the cabinet expansion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday held a road show in Nagpur. He was accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis and state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule. "Nagpur city is my family and my family is welcoming me," Fadnavis said during the roadshow. Maharashtra Deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar also arrived in Nagpur ahead of the first cabin...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Pehalwan and his wife Kusumlata Ramesh joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday. The couple joined the party in the presence of Arvind Kejriwal, the party's national convenor. This development comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, which are expected to be held in early 2025. On Wednesday, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Congress. In a post on X, Kej...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 15 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary highlighted PM Modi's Parliament speech and alleged that the Congress party's actions have left a permanent stain on their reputation. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, he said, "PM Narendra Modi has explicitly said how Congress has mocked and murdered democracy in the 75 years since Independence. The blot on Congress can never be erased," he said. On RJD's newly launched 'Maai Behen Maan Yojana', the Deputy CM sai...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Actor Varun Dhawan, who is busy promoting his upcoming film 'Baby John', had a special meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the national capital. Varun on Sunday took to his Instagram account to share a picture from the meeting while describing the interaction as an "absolute pleasure." Sharing his excitement, Varun wrote in the caption, "Inke Saamne Toh Hum Sab 'Baby' Hai. It was an absolute pleasure to meet the Honorable Home Mi...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. Taking on social media platform X, the Prime Minister called the Iron Man "an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integrity of the nation." "Hundreds of salutes to the Iron Man of the country, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. His personality and work will continue to be an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integri...Read More
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the ceremony here on Sunday to present the President's Colour Award to Chhattisgarh Police. Shah embarked on a three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from December 14 to 16, during which he will chair a high-level security review meeting. The Chhattisgarh Police has been honoured with the prestigious 'President's Police Colour' award, recognizing their remarkable 25-year journey of selfless service and unwavering...Read More
Samastipur (Bihar) [India], December 15 (ANI): Father of deceased Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash on Sunday, pleaded for custody of his grandson. Subhash's father, Pawan Kumar Modi, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and others to ensure the custody of his grandson. Although Pawan Kumar expressed gratitude towards the police for arresting the accused, he asserted that he still has not received justice as a new case has been filed against him in the nam...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): CareEdge Ratings expects the central government to continue on the path of fiscal consolidation and projects India's GDP growth to moderate but remain healthy at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year. For the next financial year, 2025-26, it pegged India's GDP growth at 6.7 per cent, in a webinar held on Economic and Sector Outlook for 2025. Despite global uncertainties, CareEdge Ratings asserted that India will continue to hold steady in 2025. The R...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid tributes to former Congress President Sardar Vallabhai Patel on the occasion of his 74th death anniversary on Sunday. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said that the former President was a great freedom fighter, creator of modern India and the symbol of unity and integrity of the country. "Respectful tribute to the great freedom fighter, creator of modern India, symbol of unity and integrity of the country, former Presi...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Singer AP Dhillon rocked the stage in New Delhi on Saturday evening as part of his 'The Brownprint Tour' where he thrilled thousands of fans with his energetic performances. The concert became even more special when Honey Singh, Jazzy B, and Shinda Kahlon joined him on stage leaving fans surprised. Jazzy B entertained the crowd with his iconic track 'Dil Luteya', while Honey Singh brought his signature energy with 'Millionaire', a song recently featured in...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya is scheduled to flag off the 'Fit India Cycling Tuesdays' initiative on December 17 at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. Tuesday's event in the national capital will witness elite athletes, fitness influencers and important figures, besides the general public, take part in a three-kilometre cycling joy ride from the stadium to Raisina Hills and back. A key program of the Fit India movement, the ...Read More