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CHENNAI: Taking strong exception to the BJP-led union government's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and reduce the centre's share for the scheme, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged that, driven by its animosity towards Mahatma Gandhi, the BJP-led government has decided to remove his name and impose an unpronounceable Sanskritised name for the scheme. In a statement here, the CM said the scheme, which has been implemented so far ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) Delhi Traffic Police announced that traffic challans will soon be payable through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) across all BBPS-enabled Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms, an official said on Tuesday. The move is aimed at promoting cashless transactions, ensuring transparency, and streamlining traffic enforcement mechanisms in the city, police said. According to a senior officer at Traffic Headquarters, the new system will allow commuters to pay their tr ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, saying that corruption is rampant in the state and law and order has completely collapsed. Calling the Codeine cough syrup case a "major scam," he said that the poisonous syrup claimed the lives of many people, yet the government is busy protecting the accused. He alleged that thousands of crores of rupees worth of illegal business was conducted thr ...Read More >
Hyderabad/ New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday appealed to union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to exempt borrowings for development of the education sector, from the limits prescribed under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM). He sought the exemption on the ground that the expenditure should be treated as an investment in human resource development. Revanth Reddy, who met the Finance Minister at her chamber in Parliament, briefe ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 16 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday delivered a strong message to gangsters and criminals, asserting that the state government will not tolerate any attempt to disturb law and order. Addressing a press conference here, Mann warned that the belief of escaping consequences after opening fire must be abandoned, as police will take strict action against those involved in gun violence. Responding to questions on the law and order situation, the Chief Minister bla ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that Odisha is poised to become a top destination for pharmaceutical and medical device investments, emphasizing the State's potential as a hub for innovation and employment. Speaking at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the State's first dedicated summit for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing, Majhi highlighted Odisha's strategic advantages, including its coastal location, port-led conn ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (UNI) Bihar Government on Tuesday approved ambitious programme " Saat Nischay part 3 ", targeting for creation of one crore jobs and employments in next five years besides increasing the average income of people of the state by hundred percent. Bihar cabinet in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the programmes under Saat Nischay part-3, aimed at broadly increasing average income of people of the state by hundred percent and also creating one crore jobs an ...Read More >
Shillong, Dec 16 (UNI) Pro-Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), a central university in Meghalaya, Prof. Sumarbin Umdor on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the post. Umdor put in his papers after four major stakeholders of the varsity - NEHU Teachers' Association (NEHUTA), NEHU Students' union (NEHUSU), NEHU Non-Teaching Staff Association (NEHUNSA) and Khasi Students' union (KSU) NEHU unit - asked him to resign from his post in the larger interest of the University and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Luthra brothers, Gaurav and Saurabh, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora where a massive fire killed 25 people earlier this month, are being deported from Thailand to India on Tuesday (Dec 16). The brothers are expected to land in Delhi around 1.30pm - 1.45pm on an IndiGo flight from Bangkok. Teams from central agencies, along with the Goa and Delhi Police, will take them into custody at the airport and produce them before the Patiala House Court, where the Goa ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Dec 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced the construction of a 58-feet statue of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu in the state capital, Amaravati, to be named the 'Statue of Sacrifice.' A memorial park spanning 6.5 acres will also be developed to honor the legendary freedom fighter. Speaking as the chief guest at the Potti Sriramulu Atmarpana Dinam held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada, the Chief Minister felicitated the family members ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- A thick layer of smog and dense fog covered the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) on the morning of Dec 15, pushing air quality into the "severe" range and affecting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Several flights were delayed after visibility dropped sharply due to the fog. This was the first major spell of winter fog in the national capital this season, according to Indo-Asian News Service. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, stood at 457 at 6am local ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Argentine football great Lionel Messi along with his fellow World Cup-winning compatriot Rodrigo de Paul and former Uruguay star Luis Suarez enthralled football fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday. Hordes of fans who packed the stadium and waited for Messi for several hours, braving the chilly weather and poor air quality, lustily cheered as Messi and the two footballers entered the stadium. The cheers of "Messi, Messi" perhaps somewhat compensated for the chaot ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that the maiden edition of the Jammu Marathon, scheduled to be held on March 29, 2026, will emerge as one of the iconic events on the Indian running calendar. He was speaking at the official launch of the Jammu Marathon at a ceremony held here at Hari Niwas Palace. The launch event was attended by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma, MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi, former minister Ajatsha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a traffic advisory in view of the "Lionel Messi G.O.A.T India Tour - Delhi Leg" event scheduled to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozshah Kotla Ground, from 1 pm to 4 pm on December 15. According to the advisory, traffic movement is expected to remain slow and regulated in and around the stadium due to diversions, restrictions, and heavy spectator movement during the event hours. Traffic diversions and restrictions will ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 14 (UNI) -- Mumbai has been placed under a tight security cover ahead of the visit of football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday, following chaotic incidents reported during the Kolkata leg of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'. Mumbai police have deployed more than 2,000 personnel across South Mumbai to secure venues linked to the superstar's engagements. Senior officials said that the arrangements are comparable to those made for a World Cup final, with temporary watchtowers erected at stra ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (UNI) In a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia, 45 Indian pilgrims from Hyderabad lost their lives when their bus collided with a diesel tanker in the early hours of Monday. According to a statement from the Telangana Haj Committee, all the deceased were residents of Hyderabad including 17 men, 18 women and 10 children. The pilgrims had left the city on November 9 for Umrah through four different travel agencies. The accident occurred nearly 25 km from Medina, after the grou ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Nov 17 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Faridabad on Monday, even as the investigation into the Delhi blast continues. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini received the Home Minister on his arrival at Surajkund on Sunday, the venue of the high-level session. Chief Ministers, Governors and senior security officials from six northern states and union territories are participating in the meeting which is expected to focus on i ...Read More >
Authorities have seized a massive cache of explosives. Nearly 2,900kg of ammonium nitrate and other explosive materials were found in two locations. The rooms were rented by a doctor associated with Al-Falah University. Investigations are underway to determine the source and intended use of the recovered items. The recovery was a joint operation between Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana police. The Jammu and Kashmir police in a joint operation with the Haryana police recovered approximately 2,900kg ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 14 (UNI) Amid trends indicating landslide victory for the NDA, JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha on Friday said that results of Bihar assembly elections are pouring in, as per expected lines. Jha, while reacting to the trends of counting of Bihar assembly elections pouring in, from across the state, told media persons here that results were on expected lines. "All leaders of NDA were predicting thumping majority during campaign for elections and these were now proving to be true," ...Read More >
Lucknow, Nov 13 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained two more doctors hailing from Jammu and Kashmir for questioning in connection with the Delhi car bomb blast, sources said on Thursday. On Thursday afternoon, ATS officials detained Dr. Farukh, a gynaecologist from Hapur's GS Medical College. He was taken from his hostel. Earlier, on Wednesday night, Dr. Mohammad Arif (32), a cardiologist working at the Heart Disease Institute in Kanpur, was held for nterrogation. Bo ...Read More >
Lucknow, Nov 10 (UNI) Following the explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi today evening, security arrangements have been tightened as a precautionary measure in all districts of Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, after receiving information about the incident from Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna, has directed the police force across the state to be placed on high alert. The DGP has directed top district officials to ensure that all senior police officers are present i ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (UNI) The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 55 lakh for hosting a unique cultural and cinematography festival titled "Telangana-North East India Connect: Techno-Cultural Festival - Cultural Sovereignty Through Cinema." The festival aims to strengthen cultural ties between Telangana and the North Eastern states, State Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy said. ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 3 (UNI) CV makers Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) for dealer financing. Under this partnership, the Bank will provide competitive dealer finance options to the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (MHCV) dealers of Ashok Leyland. The MoU was signed by K. M. Balaji, Chief Financial Officer, Ashok Leyland, and Amitabh Rai, General Manager, PNB in the presence of senior officials from b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today said that it has provisionally attached over 40 properties of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group, including the family's famed Pali Hill residence in Mumbai, in a money laundering case, with the total value of the seized assets exceeding Rs 3,000 crore. Properties based in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and East Godavari have been attached. The attached assets comprise office spaces, resi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 22nd Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) at Bharat Mandapam today, unveiling a landmark Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme aimed at positioning India as a global leader in cutting-edge science and technology. Addressing over 3,000 participants from academia, industry, government, and research institutions -- including Nobel Laureates and eminent scientists -- Modi declared ...Read More >
New Delhi (November 3, UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting search operations at the premises of Biplab Sarkar, suspected of being involved in a fraudulent passport issuance ring linked to Pakistani national Azad Mallik. Sarkar's name emerged during the interrogation of Indubhushan Halder, a middleman arrested for helping foreigners obtain Indian identity documents, such as passports, in exchange for money. The family members of Biplab Sarkar are also under scrutiny for allegedl ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 31 (UNI) With Bihar elections fast approaching, the Karnataka BJP today alleged that the Congress-led state government is rushing the controversial Bengaluru tunnel road project to raise funds, and announced a protest at Lalbagh on November 2 under the slogan "Save Lalbagh, Save Bengaluru." Leader of Opposition R Ashoka told reporters that the project has created widespread anxiety among Bengaluru residents, who fear losing their homes. He claimed that around six acres of Lalbagh ...Read More >
Nalanda, Oct 30 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "reducing Bihar to a supplier of cheap labour" instead of developing it as a centre of education and industry. Addressing a public meeting in Nalanda, Gandhi said that the INDIA Bloc and the Grand Alliance (GA) do not want a Bihar that is only known for sending labourers across India, but wants the old Bihar, the land of Nalanda, to once again become a centre of knowledge and employment. ''We want factori ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (UNI) Telangana Industries and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu today announced that the State aims to become the "Aero-Engine Capital" of India by 2030, outlining an ambitious roadmap to attract major national and international aerospace companies to invest in Telangana. He made the announcement while virtually inaugurating the new Aero Engine Rotative Components Manufacturing Facility jointly established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Safran Aircraft Engines at Adibat ...Read More >
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