India

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju flagged off ‘IIFL Jito Ahimsa Run’

02 Apr 2023 16:47 PM IST

On Sunday, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju flagged off ‘IIFL Jito Ahimsa Run’ for the cause of peace and non-violence, from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,New Delhi. The run is organized by the ladies’ wing of Jito (Jain International Trade Organization) and IIFL. The IIFL Group, one of India’s biggest financial services

‘Congress Files’: BJP starts video series on corruption under Congress regime

02 Apr 2023 13:53 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party published the first episode of “Congress Files” on Sunday, launching a new round of criticism of the Congress party for alleged corruption during its Rule. The official Twitter handle of BJP tweeted, “The first episode of Congress Files, see how one after the other corruption and

Joshimath land subsidence: Affected families can stay in hotels till April 30

02 Apr 2023 13:23 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government announced on Sunday that the families displaced by the events would be housed until April 30. While reviewing the district administration’s proposal, the government extended the deadline from March 31 to April 30. Apart from this, instructions have been provided to handle payments at the hotels, lodges,

AP: TDP workers detained by police in Guntur district

02 Apr 2023 12:14 PM IST

Police said Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers were detained on Saturday for holding a rally without authorization in the Tenali area of Hyderabad. TDP conducted a rally in the Tenali area of Guntur District as part of the Tenali Bandh program. Tenali Circle Inspector Koteswarao stated, “We detained them to

BJP leader shot dead in West Bengal’s Bardhaman

02 Apr 2023 12:04 PM IST

Raju Jha, a BJP official, was shot dead by unidentified miscreants on Saturday evening in Shaktigrah, West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman, according to police. According to senior officials, the BJP leader, named as Raju Jha, a businessman from Durgapur, was on his way to Kolkata with some coworkers when he was

Jaipur: Ashok Gehlot launches ‘JITO Ahimsa Run’

02 Apr 2023 11:27 AM IST

Rajasthan is the only state in the nation with a department of “peace and non-violence,” Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Sunday while launching the “JITO Ahimsa Run.” The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) hosted the gathering at the Mahavir Digambar Jain School in Jaipur. “The main goal of this

Ram Navami violence: Situation in Nalanda normal, Section 144 in place, says SP

02 Apr 2023 08:42 AM IST

After clashes between two groups during the Ram Navami celebrations in parts of Bihar, the state police on Sunday said the situation in Nalanda’s Biharsharif was completely normal. The state police also advised people not to believe in rumours. Clashes were reported on March 31 in Nalanda’s Biharsharif ane Sasaram

Traffic police issues advisory for IIT Delhi to Nehru Place carriageway

01 Apr 2023 19:36 PM IST

The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory on Saturday informing commuters that repair work on the carriageway from IIT to Nehru Place has begun, affecting traffic movement on the stretch. The carriageway from Nehru Place to IIT Delhi has also been opened for traffic movement, according to Delhi Police.

CM Yogi launches ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ and campaign against communicable diseases

01 Apr 2023 17:47 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the month-long “School Chalo” campaign and campaign against communicable diseases on Saturday with an aim to ensure that not a single child is deprived of education and no child falls prey to a communicable disease. On this occasion, free textbooks were provided to

NIA arrests two in West Bengal in connection to explosive seizure case

01 Apr 2023 16:21 PM IST

In June 2022, a Tata Sumo car that was found transporting around 81,000 electric detonators was intercepted by STF Kolkata. The cache of detonators was seized, and Ashish Keora, the driver of the Tata Sumo, was arrested. Ashish led the police to a stash of illegally stored explosives, including 27,000

PM Modi lauds HAL for generating highest ever revenue in 2022–23

01 Apr 2023 15:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Saturday, a day after the company announced the highest-ever revenue for the fiscal year 2022–23. PM Modi took to Twitter and stated, “Exceptional! I applaud the entire HAL team for their extraordinary zeal and passion.” HAL reported its highest-ever revenue

UP: Chief Minister Yogi reviews crop damage caused by unseasonal rain

01 Apr 2023 15:26 PM IST

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath reviewed the situation of unseasonal rains and hailstorms in various areas of the state in the past on Saturday and issued necessary guidelines. The CM convened a high-level meeting and directed officials to assess crop losses and compensate farmers as soon as possible.