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26 Jan 2024

Republic Day

R-day parade: Murmu, Macron depart; Modi greets public

The national capital is hosting a grand parade at Kartavya Path, showing off the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, emphasizing on "Nari Shakti" or women empowerment.

26 Jan 2024

Emmanuel Macron

Macron unveils plans to encourage Indians to study in France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced measures his country is taking to welcome 30,000 Indian students to French universities by 2030.

26 Jan 2024

Republic Day

India celebrates 75th Republic Day with focus on 'Nari Shakti'

India is poised to mark a historic milestone with its 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday.

25 Jan 2024

India

Venkaiah Naidu, actor Chiranjeevi among Padma Vibhushan recipients

On the eve of 75th Republic Day celebrations, the government announced the prestigious Padma Awards.

25 Jan 2024

Delhi

Who invented butter chicken? Delhi High Court to decide 

A culinary controversy has emerged in Delhi as two restaurants claim to be the birthplace of the beloved butter chicken.

25 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu

Multiple vehicles collide in Tamil Nadu, 4 dead

At least four people were killed in an accident involving four vehicles in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu.

25 Jan 2024

Republic Day

75th Republic Day: Gallantry medals announced for 1,132 personnel

On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu announced the annual gallantry/service awards.

25 Jan 2024

Ganga river

Cancer-stricken child dipped in Ganga in hope of miracle; drowns

A five-year-old boy suffering from blood cancer lost his life after his aunt submerged him in the freezing Ganga River at Har Ki Pauri, allegedly drowning him.

24 Jan 2024

Bihar

Nitish takes a swipe at PM over Thakur's Bharat Ratna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that awarding Bharat Ratna to former state CM Karpoori Thakur was an old demand of the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U).

Indian-origin couple convicted for luring cousin to US, abusing him

A Virginia-based Indian American couple, Harmanpreet Singh (30) and Kulbir Kaur (43) were found guilty of forcing their cousin into labor at their gas station and convenience store in the United States.

Sharad Pawar's grandnephew appears before ED in MSCB case

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Pawar—who is also the grand-nephew of party chief Sharad Pawar—appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on Wednesday.

24 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi celebrates National Girl Child Day, pens special note

Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed National Girl Child Day on Wednesday by taking to social media platform X to honor the achievements and resilience of girls.

24 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Mira Road clashes: Police issue warning for online group admins 

Two days after clashes between two communities in Mira Road, the police in Mumbai have issued an order, instructing group administrators of social media platforms to ensure that no content related to the incident is forwarded, ANI reported.

24 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

50,000 devotees camp overnight outside Ram Mandir for darshan

A sea of devotees continues to pour into Ayodhya, two days after the large-scale consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir.

24 Jan 2024

Manipur

Manipur: Assam Rifles soldier fires at colleagues, shoots himself dead

An Assam Rifles soldier allegedly opened fire at his six colleagues on Wednesday morning before shooting himself dead at his battalion in south Manipur, said officials.

23 Jan 2024

Ayodhya

Ayodhya's Ram Lalla idol to be known by this name 

The new Ram Lalla idol, consecrated on Monday at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, will be known as "Balak Ram."

23 Jan 2024

Mizoram

Myanmar military aircraft skids off runway in Mizoram, 8 injured 

A Myanmar military plane—carrying 14 people—recently slid off the runway at Lengpui Airport in Mizoram on Tuesday.

23 Jan 2024

Republic Day

Exploring special tableaus for Republic Day 2024

The 75th Republic Day Parade promises to be a celebration of women's contributions and the democratic spirit of India as the Kartavya Path is set to showcase "women empowerment" through vibrant tableaus, centering around women under the theme "Viksit Bharat" and "Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka."

23 Jan 2024

Madhya Pradesh

MP: SDM suspended after youths who overtook his car thrashed

The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Umaria district, for allegedly ordering that two youths who overtook his car be beaten up.

23 Jan 2024

Mahua Moitra

CBI summons lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai in Mahua Moitra case

Supreme Court lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai was summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with its probe into the cash-for-query case against Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra.

23 Jan 2024

Congress Party

Rahul's yatra: Clash breaks out between Congress workers, Assam cops

On Tuesday, nearly 5,000 Congress workers, including Rahul Gandhi, attempting to enter Guwahati, were stopped as the party resumed its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam.

23 Jan 2024

Bhupender Yadav

Namibian cheetah Jwala gives birth to 3 cubs at Kuno

Jwala, a Namibian cheetah, which was translocated to Madhya Pradesh, gave birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

23 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Clashes in Mumbai ahead of Ram Mandir event: Security strengthened

Clashes of communal nature were reported from parts of Mumbai and Nagpur, ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday.

23 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Sea of devotees at Ram Mandir, a day after consecration

A day after the Pran Prathishtha (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya, a sea of devotees flocked to the Ram Mandir as the temple opened its doors to the public on Tuesday morning.

23 Jan 2024

Earthquake

Earthquake of 7.2-magnitude hits China's Xinjiang, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

An earthquake of 7.2-magnitude on the Richter scale hit China's Xinjiang region, subsequently strong tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas on Monday night.

22 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

No iron used, Rs. 1,800cr spent: Facts about Ram Mandir

On Monday, Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was inaugurated with full fanfare, marking a watershed moment for the entire nation.

22 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi announces Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana: What is it?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new scheme that will boost India's self-reliance in the energy sector.

22 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

LED screens for Ayodhya event removed from TN temple: Minister

LED screens installed at Kamakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu for live streaming the Ram Mandir "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony in Ayodhya were taken down on Monday, reports said.

22 Jan 2024

Delhi High Court

Delhi HC orders suspension of website offering Ram Mandir 'prasad'

In an interim order, the Delhi High Court has directed the suspension of "http://khadiorganic.com", for allegedly advertising the delivery of free Prasad from the Ram Mandir's inauguration, the Indian Express reported.

22 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Explained: 500-year timeline of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday, bringing closure to a 500-year-old dispute.

22 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

'Luckiest person on earth': Sculptor reacts after Ram Mandir consecration

Karnataka sculptor, Arun Yogiraj, who crafted the Ram Lalla idol for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya shared his thoughts after the Pran Prathistha ceremony on Monday.

22 Jan 2024

Karnataka

Karnataka: BJP MP stopped from entering Dalit village

The Dalit community in Karnataka stopped Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha from entering a village in Mysuru district.

22 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

'Emotional moment': PM addresses nation after Ram Mandir inauguration

After the Pran Prathishtha ceremony on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering at the Ram Mandir premises.

22 Jan 2024

Uma Bharti

Ayodhya: Uma Bharti, Sadhvi Rithambara share hug on consecration day

Before the Pran Prathishtha ceremony, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Rithambara shared a heartfelt moment at the Ram Mandir premises on Monday.

22 Jan 2024

Ayodhya

Aerial visuals of Ram Mandir shot from PM Modi's chopper 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, performed the consecration rituals at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

22 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Ram Mandir: Ram Lalla idol unveiled, PM performs aarti

The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled during the Pran Prathishtha rituals at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

SC notice to Tamil Nadu over Ram Mandir telecast 'ban'

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government and others.

22 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Ram Mandir consecration 'muhurta' to last 84 seconds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony at the grand Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Monday.

22 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Denied entry to Batadrava Satra Temple in Assam: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that he is being barred from visiting the Batadrava Satra Temple in Assam, NDTV reported.

22 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

PM Modi to lead rituals of Ram Mandir consecration today

The high-voltage pran pratishtha (consecration) ceremony at the Ram Mandir will take place on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, seers and around 8,000 guests.