India

BJP slams Mamata govt over Beldanga communal violence

19 Nov 2024 04:21 AM IST

With internet shut down and prohibited orders issued in Murshidabad and Jangipur police districts following clashes between two communities over the weekend, the Bharatiya Janata Party kept up the pressure on the Mamata Banerjee Government for the violence. Tensions began in the late hours of November 16 following reports of

Confusion over AQI levels on social media

19 Nov 2024 04:05 AM IST

Despite the official data, social media has been abuzz with alarming claims of AQI levels reaching 900, 1000, or even 1500. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued an official notification urging the public to rely only on authorized sources like the SAMEER App or the CPCB’s

Cong gains momentum ahead of Delhi elections

19 Nov 2024 04:01 AM IST

The Delhi Congress appears optimistic about the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, drawing significant support from residents during its campaigns. On Monday, Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav launched the 11th day of the Delhi Nyay Yatra from E-Block near Seemapuri in the Shahdara Assembly. He expressed enthusiasm over the overwhelming participation

CM Atishi hits out at Centre as pollution soars in North India

19 Nov 2024 03:56 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the central government for its lack of action on the issue of stubble burning, which she claimed has led to the severe rise in pollution and worsening air quality not only in the national capital but also around north India. Taking to social media platform

BJP’s Nadda takes jibe at MVA in Maharashtra, says it does appeasement politics

19 Nov 2024 03:52 AM IST

BJP National President JP Nadda on Monday attacked Maha Vikas Aghadi, for doing “appeasement politics” and talking about providing reservation on the basis of religion Nadda targeted the MVA coalition for promoting divisive politics and being primarily focused on gaining power. The BJP leader contrasted the MVA’s approach with that

Mismatched alliance could cost Congress in Delhi, Maharashtra

19 Nov 2024 03:49 AM IST

Political parties often go to great lengths to either seize power or maintain their hold, but sometimes their strategies take unexpected turns, as seen in the Maharashtra elections. The approach taken by Congress in recent times has been surprising. This shift was evident in the Lok Sabha elections, and now,

Caught in Modi and Yogi’s slogans, Opp escalates verbal attacks on final campaign day

19 Nov 2024 03:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan “Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai” (If we are one, we are safe) and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s “Bantoge Toh Katoge” (If we are divided, we will be cut off) have turned the tide in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, leaving the opposition scrambling

Centre returns 2 Haryana bills related to organised crime and disposal of dead bodies

19 Nov 2024 03:12 AM IST

The Union government has returned two controversial bills passed by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha raising objections on certain provisions made in the bills. As per the available information, the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2024 and the Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Bodies Bill, 2024 were returned by the

ED Raids 22 Locations Across States, Recovers Rs 12 Crore

19 Nov 2024 01:58 AM IST

The raids were part of an investigation into Santiago Martin and his entity, M/s Future Gaming and Hotel Services Private Limited, along with other associates.

Rahul Gandhi Performs ‘Sewa’ At Golden Temple In Amritsar | Watch

18 Nov 2024 21:50 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid his respects at the Golden Temple in Amritsar and performed ‘Sewa’ on Monday. The visit forms part of his tour of the state during which the senior Congress leader actively took part in community service at the

PM Lauds ‘The Sabarmati Report’: A Film Unveiling Truth Behind Godhra Train Burning

18 Nov 2024 20:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday targeted the movie The Sabarmati Report, an account of events preceding the 2002 Godhra train carnage. “They have exposed the truth,” said Modi while attacking the movie for its being “a false story that can last only for some time”. Commenting on the film, which

Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates: Breathing Equals Smoking 49 Cigarettes Daily As AQI Soars To 978

18 Nov 2024 18:41 PM IST

Delhi’s worsening air quality has reached alarming levels, equivalent to inhaling 49.02 cigarettes per day as the Air Quality Index (AQI) peaked at a staggering 978. Since late October, pollution in the national capital has continued to deteriorate due to factors like stubble burning and firecrackers. As of 12:30 PM