PM's surprise visit to Ujjwala beneficiary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a surprise visit to the Ayodhya residence of Meera Manjhi — the 100 millionth beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and drank tea made by her.

'Last chance to record statement': ED again summons J'khand CM

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has served seventh summons to Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, asking him to decide by December 31 the date, time and place for questioning in connection with the money laundering case related to fraudulent sale of land parcels, an official familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Manipur hit by fresh clashes, 1 dies in gunfight

THE INCIDENTS COME 26 DAYS AFTER 13 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN A GUNFIGHT ON DECEMBER 4 IN TENGNOUPAL DISTRICT

Developed India push has begun in Ayodhya, says PM

India’s development march blends both the ancient and the modern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, adding that the race to build a developed India is getting new energy from Ayodhya, where he inaugurated a new railway station and airport ahead of the opening of the Ram temple.

'My belief and hunger are greater than ever before"

2023 saw him climb to 138 in the ATP rankings. He wants to carry the momentum into the new season

Tough lesson: India pacemen seam out of control vs Proteas

India’s template of success in overseas conditions was built on bowling as a unit and keeping pressure

Christmas footfalls fail to spread cheer evenly

A long Christmas weekend may have led to a spike in footfall at malls, retailers, and food outlets, but the festive cheer failed to spread evenly across consumption categories, industry executives said.

Oil marketing firms increase ethanol procurement price

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) increased ethanol procurement prices by 26.87 per litre for the rest of the 2023-24 supply season, marking the highest rise in over five years.

Govt to save costs on pipelines via Gati Shakti

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas plans to substantially reduce spending on the laying of gas pipelines by leveraging the extensive infrastructure data from the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGSNMP).

Fiscal deficit at about 50% of FY24 goal

As tax revenue grows, subsidy and spending outgo remain broadly in line with estimates

Hong Kong activist flees to UK citing strict surveillance

Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung said Friday he had fled to Britain because he could no longer endure supervision from authorities, who had pressured him to become an informant and limited his work options.

Israel bombs Gaza as Egypt hosts Hamas for truce talks

Israel pounded Gaza on Friday, nearly 12 weeks into the war started by the October 7 attacks, as Egypt hosted a Hamas delegation for talks aimed at ending the conflict that has devastated much of the besieged Palestinian territory.

Massive Russian strikes in Ukraine kill at least 31

Russia launched 122 missiles and a score of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 31 civilians across the country in what an air force official called the biggest aerial barrage of the war.

flight 21 on board Nicaragua detained, questioned in Guj

At least 21 passengers who returned to Ahmedabad after being sent back from France while on their way to Nicaragua have been detained and are being questioned, state police officials said on Friday in connection with its investigation into what appears to be a sprawling illegal immigration racket.

ED moves on 2 London assets, one of them 'linked' to Vadra

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the process to confiscate two properties in London in connection with its money laundering probe against fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, people familiar with the development said on Friday.

Navy sheds colonial link in new epaulettes for officers

The Indian Navy on Friday unveiled the new design of senior officers' epaulettes, a shoulder piece that signals rank, inspired by the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with the move reiterating the service's resolve to shed the \"mentality of slavery\" and project the country's \"rich maritime heritage\".

Dense fog continues to grip north India

The northern plains continued to grapple with dense fog for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, severely reducing visibility and disrupting flight and train services in several states, including Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. Minimum temperatures dropped below the freezing point in parts of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

Mizoram govt grants consent for CBI probe; Raj, C'garh may follow

The government of Mizoram has granted general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct probes in its jurisdiction, chief minister Lalduhoma said on Friday, in a move officials said was likely to be replicated by the governments of Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

'Saving Constitution to be theme of yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra will be themed around saving the Constitution and cover an average of 120km daily for 55 days by bus in the run-up to the 2024 general elections, leaders aware of the matter said on Friday. Gandhi will also announce a number of Congress's guarantees during the yatra.

Stage set in Ayodhya for Modi's infra boost today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya for the third time this month on Friday and took stock of preparations as the temple town geared up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open a slew of infrastructure projects on December 30.

14% increase in exports to Aus after trade pact

INDIA’S IMPORTS FROM AUSTRALIA FELL 19% ON AN ANNUALISED BASIS DURING APRILNOVEMBER 2023 AT 11.15 BILLION DUE TO FALL IN DEMAND OF COAL, COKE AND BRIQUETTES

Will talk next steps with kin of navy vets, legal team: MEA on Qatar case

A day after a Qatari court commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, India said on Friday it will decide on possible next steps after studying the detailed verdict and discussing the matter with the legal team and the families of the men.

BABBAR KHALSA'S LANDA DECLARED TERRORIST BY MHA

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Friday declared Canada-based gangster and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Lakhbir Singh Landa an \"individual terrorist\" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Cab stops, pedestrian stretch at Sec 29 part of NYE curbs in Ggm

Police will deploy 3,000 personnel across the city and designate multiple parking spots for vehicles visiting Cyber Hub, MG Road and Sector 29 from 9pm to 2am on Sunday, which will mark the New Year's Eve, officers in Gurugram aware of the plans said on Friday.

Capital's first 'zero waste' festival begins at JLN Stadium with street food from 22 states

As he tossed in a new batch of Turkish pizza into the oven, Sirkeci Osman an economist in Turkey looked at the eager crowd around his stall nervously.

Man thrashed on busy road; crime caught on video

A 28-year-old man suffered serious injuries after a group of eight to 10 people, including three wearing khaki jackets, assaulted him at the busy Mehrauli-Gurugram MG) Road near Sultanpur Metro station in south Delhi on Friday afternoon, police said.

Delhi-Haryana govts trade blame over ammonia levels

ATISHI HAS ASKED THE CHIEF SECY TO SUBMIT A TIMELINE BY JANUARY AS TO WHEN THE INSITU PLANT WILL BE FUNCTIONAL

Two prosecution witnesses testify; four accused in jail

In the one year since 21-year-old Anjali was dragged and killed under the wheels of a car in outer Delhi’s Kanjhawala, the court has examined two prosecution witnesses so far, people aware of the case said.

Year after hit-run horror, family picking up pieces

An uneasy quiet, punctuated by silent sobs, gripped Rekha’s house on a January afternoon this year. It had been a few days since the death of her 20-year-old daughter Anjalion January 1 morning on the streets of Delhi.

Govt: No justification given to drop Delhi's R-Day tableau

Delhi art, culture and languages minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday said the Union government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP), has not accepted the tableaux of the Delhi and Punjab governments, ruled by Aam Aadmi Party AAP), due its to ill-will towards the party.