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31 Dec 2023
Indian ArmyIndia, UAE announce joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024'
The first edition of the joint military exercise "Desert Cyclone 2024" will kick off on Tuesday (January 2), marking a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.
31 Dec 2023
Amit ShahCentre bans Kashmir-based Tehreek-e-Hurriyat—once headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday declared the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH)—an outfit of separatists in Jammu and Kashmir—an "unlawful association" under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
31 Dec 2023
Bhagwant MannWhy Defence Ministry rejected Punjab, Bengal tableaus for R-day
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has rejected the Punjab and West Bengal governments' tableau proposals for the 2024 Republic Day parade, The Indian Express reported.
31 Dec 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: BJP MP's brother arrested for cutting trees worth crores
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha's brother Vikram Simha was arrested on Saturday in connection with a case filed against him for allegedly chopping down nearly 126 trees without permission.
31 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiThere will be blasts: Mumbai Police receives threat call
A high alert has been issued in Mumbai, Maharashtra, after the Mumbai Police received a call on Saturday threatening bomb attacks in the city amid New Year celebrations.
31 Dec 2023
BiharBihar: Police bust 'Pregnant Job Agency' racket; 8 arrested
As many as eight people were apprehended in Bihar's Nawada district for reportedly running a job agency to impregnate "unfortunate" women in exchange for a "handsome payment."
31 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Dense fog continues in North India, IMD issues red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that dense fog will continue to affect parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, till Thursday.
31 Dec 2023
MaharashtraMassive fire at gloves factory in Maharashtra's Aurangabad kills 6
In a tragic development from Maharashtra, at least six individuals have reportedly died after a massive fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday inside a hand glove manufacturing company.
30 Dec 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: School headmistress suspended after romantic photoshoot with student
The headmistress of a government school in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka has been suspended for her alleged inappropriate behavior with a student during a recent school excursion.
30 Dec 2023
GujaratCID grills 21 Gujarati passengers onboard grounded Nicaragua-bound flight
Gujarat's Crime Investigation Department (CID) has recorded the statements of 21 Gujarati passengers onboard the chartered flight that was grounded last week in France.
30 Dec 2023
Ministry Of Home AffairsCentre designates Canada-based pro-Khalistani gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared Canada-based pro-Khalistani gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa as a terrorist.
30 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiAyodhya: Modi launches 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains and six new Vande Bharat Express trains from the revamped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.
30 Dec 2023
DelhiDense fog continues to disrupt trains, flights in North India
Foggy conditions continued to disrupt train and flight schedules across North India, including the national capital, Delhi, and states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
30 Dec 2023
Arvind KejriwalChats, high-profile meetings: ED's evidence against Kejriwal in Delhi liquorgate
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has gathered evidence, including high-profile meetings, WhatsApp chats, and FaceTime calls, to corner Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy case, News18 reported.
30 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiNew airport, revamped railway station: Everything on Modi's Ayodhya visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Ayodhya's redeveloped railway station and its new international airport in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
29 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiAyodhya: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs. 15,000cr projects on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya on Saturday, where he will inaugurate various projects worth more than Rs. 15,000 crore.
29 Dec 2023
Amit ShahCentre, Assam government, ULFA insurgents ink historic tripartite peace accord
The Centre and Assam Government have signed a historic peace deal with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
29 Dec 2023
Hafiz Muhammad SaeedIndia seeks 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's extradition from Pakistan
India has formally asked Pakistan to extradite Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi revealed.
29 Dec 2023
Indian NavyInspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Indian Navy unveils new uniform
The Indian Navy recently unveiled a new design for the Admirals' Epaulets, a decorative shoulder piece that signifies an officer's rank.
29 Dec 2023
JharkhandJharkhand: Old-age pension qualifying age reduced to just 50 years
In a major announcement, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Friday that the state government has decided to reduce the qualifying age for old-age pension to 50 years from 60.
29 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Dense fog disrupts transport in North India, red alert issued
Heavy fog continued to disrupt transportation across North India, causing delays in numerous flights and trains on Friday.
28 Dec 2023
Madhya PradeshMP: Despite BJP's return, 32L women await promised gas subsidy
Over 32 lakh women in Madhya Pradesh—registered under the state government's Ladli Behna scheme—are still awaiting their cooking gas subsidies promised by former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
28 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI body suspended by government without 'proper procedure': Sanjay Singh
Suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh claimed on Thursday the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry didn't follow "proper procedure" while suspending the wrestling national body.
28 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka signboard row: BJP leader KS Eshwarappa defends pro-Kannada activists
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa on Thursday lashed out at the incumbent Congress state government for arresting pro-Kannada activists.
28 Dec 2023
Yogi AdityanathCM Adityanath to visit Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi's arrival
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday is set to visit the temple city of Ayodhya to review preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.
28 Dec 2023
DelhiCold wave: 134 flights delayed as heavy fog engulfs Delhi
At least 134 flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as a thick layer of fog continued to engulf the national capital, leading to near-zero visibility on Thursday.
28 Dec 2023
Priyanka Gandhi VadraPriyanka Gandhi named by ED in money laundering case: Report
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has reportedly been named in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheet for the first time over an alleged purchase and sale of five acres of land in Haryana.
28 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi to launch Amrit Bharat Express on December 30
On December 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Amrit Bharat Express, also known as the "sleeper edition of the high-speed Vande Bharat trains."
27 Dec 2023
Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh addresses Army amid J&K civilian death row
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
27 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael embassy blast: Palestine, Gaza found written on suspicious letter
The suspicious letter found outside Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, after a minor blast on Tuesday mentioned terms like "Zionists," "Palestine," and "Gaza," PTI reported, citing sources.
27 Dec 2023
ChennaiChennai: 42 hospitalized after ammonia gas leak in Ennore
A major ammonia gas leak late on Tuesday at the Coromandel International Limited industrial unit in Ennore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, led to 42 people being hospitalized.
27 Dec 2023
KarnatakaLanguage row: Pro-Kannada activists vandalize English signboards in Bengaluru
Pro-Kannada activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) on Wednesday went on a rampage in Bengaluru, tearing down English signboards and demanding that 60% of all signage be in Kannada.
27 Dec 2023
University Grants Commission'Not recognized degree': UGC warns universities against MPhil admissions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday warned universities against offering the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program, reminding them that it's not a recognized degree.
27 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI suspension: IOC announces 3-member ad-hoc committee to run affairs
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed an ad-hoc committee to manage the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s affairs.
27 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: Blast at IOCL's plant in Chennai, 1 dead
One person was killed and another injured in an explosion at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)'s plant at Tondiarpet in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday.
27 Dec 2023
France'Donkey flight' row: Airline lawyer says passengers had return ticket
The lawyer of Romania-based Legend Airlines, Liliana Bakayoko, has claimed that most passengers on the flight grounded in France had hotel reservations and return tickets from Nicaragua.
27 Dec 2023
DelhiThick fog continues in Delhi; 110 flights, 25 trains hit
Heavy fog continued to engulf Delhi on Wednesday, resulting in near-zero visibility in the national capital.
26 Dec 2023
IsraelNew Delhi: Explosion near Israel embassy, no casualties; probe launched
An alleged explosion happened near Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on Tuesday evening. However, no casualties have been reported.
26 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiModi becomes first world leader to have 2cr YouTube subscribers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel has hit a major milestone, reaching two crore subscribers.
26 Dec 2023
Indian NavyIndian Navy's indigenous warship INS Imphal commissioned: Capabilities, significance
The Indian Navy commissioned its new indigenously developed warship INS Imphal in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday.