OPPN SLAMS GOVT, CALLS INTERIM BUDGET A 'POLL GIMMICK'

Lacks accountability and nothing for poor, middle class, says Kharge

MASJID COMMITTEE MOVES ALLAHABAD HC AGAINST HINDUS WORSHIPPING AT VYASJI'S BASEMENT

The Muslim party has filed an appeal in the Allahabad High Court challenging the order reinstating Hindu worship in the Vyasji basement of Gyanvapi.

Puja performed inside Gyanvapi complex

After the Varanasi Court allowed the Hindu devotees to worship inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, the barricades of Vyas Ka Tehkhana (basement) of the mosque were opened, and daily arti and puja were performed early in the morning on Thursday.

US approves $4-billion arms package sale to India

The Biden Administration has today notified the US Congress of its intent to sell nearly $4 billion worth of arms comprising mainly of the MQ 9 B drones armed with hellfire missiles.

SOREN SENT TO 1-DAY JUDICIAL CUSTODY

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and former chief minister Hemant Soren was on Thursday sent to one-day judicial custody by a special PMLA court in Ranchi, in connection with the Enforcement Directorate probe into an alleged land scam.

Lakhpati Didi target enhanced

The Interim Budget 2024-25 presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday carried a blueprint for continued women-led development as it showcased plans to enhance the target for Lakhpati Didi scheme from 2 crore to 3 crore and increase the disbursal of Mudra Yojana loans beyond 30 crore women.

BUDGET FOR VIKSIT BHARAT

Balances between prudence and populism. Fiscal deficit projected at 5.1%. Capex outlay pegged at Rs 11,11,111 crore

US Court Orders Reversal Of Elon Musk's $56-bn Tesla Compensation Package

A Delaware judge ruled on Tuesday (local time) that Elon Musk's lucrative 2018 compensation package, instrumental in elevating him to the title of the world's richest person, was unfair and should be reversed, The Washington Post reported.

Thirty Farmers Commit Suicide Every Day Under BJP Rule: Rahul Gandhi

Meanwhile, in West Bengal’s Malda, Congress leader said that a countrywide caste census would be conducted if the party comes to power at the Centre in coming Lok Sabha elections.

Ashwin Retains No. 1 Spot, Bumrah Moves To Fourth In ICC Test Rankings

Ashwin, with a six-wicket haulin India’s opening Test loss to England, now holds 853 rating points

350 Muslims Undertake 6-Day March To Ayodhya From Lucknow For Ram Lalla Darshan

AYODHYA As many as 350 Muslim devotees have reached Ayodhya and paid obeisance at the Ram temple after completing a six-day foot march from Lucknow.

BCCI secy Shah reappointed as ACC chairman for third successive term

Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah was on Wednesday appointed as the president of the Asian Cricket Council for a third consecutive term.

ARSENAL HEAD COACH 'REALLY HAPPY' AFTER 2-1 WIN OVER NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Following Arsenal's 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (PL) at The City Ground in Nottinghamshire on Wednesday, the Gunners' head coach Mikel Arteta said that he was happy with his team's performance.

Spinner Jack Leach skips practice, unlikely to play Vizag Test

England's most experienced spinner Jack Leach is all set to miss the second Test against India starting here on Friday, owing to a left knee injury sustained during the series-opener in Hyderabad.

French farmers close in on Paris as government struggles to calm protests

Farmers' unions, unimpressed by concessions offered by President Emmanuel Macron's government, encouraged their members to fight on for improved pay, less red tape and protection from foreign competition.

A NEW ERA FOR 1.2 BILLION HINDUS ACROSS WORLD: CANADIAN MP

Lauding the 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, India-origin Canadian member of Parliament Chandra Arya has said that it marked the beginning of a new era for 1.2 billion Hindus across the world including one million Hindus in Canada.

IMRAN KHAN CHALLENGES REJECTION OF HIS NOMINATION PAPERS FOR FEBRUARY 8 POLLS

Pakistan's jailed former prime minster Imran Khan on Wednesday filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the rejection of his nomination papers for two National Assembly seats in Punjab province for the February 8 polls.

PAK MEDIA REGULATORY BODY ORDERED TO PROVIDE 'UNRESTRICTED' MEDIA COVERAGE TO IMRAN KHAN, OTHER CANDIDATES

A Pakistani high court on Wednesday ordered the country's electronic media watchdog to provide \"free and unrestricted\" media coverage to all political leaders, including jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, ahead of the February 8 general elections.

EX-PAK PM IMRAN KHAN, WIFE SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS IN JAIL IN TOSHAKHANA CORRUPTION CASE

The verdict by an accountability court, which comes eight days before the February 8 general elections, has added to legal woes of Imran’s bid to return to power.

SUPREME COURT QUASHED DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST NEWSPAPER OWNER FOR REPORT AGAINST ADVOCATE; PUBLISHED IN GOOD FAITH

The Supreme Court in the case Sanjay Upadhya Versus Anand Dubey observed and has quashed the criminal defamation case against the owner of a newspaper over an article published against an advocate.

SUPREME COURT: IF ACCUSED IS DISPUTING SIGNATURE ON CHEQUE, CERTIFIED COPY OF SPECIMEN SIGNATURE CAN BE PROCURED FROM BANK | SECTION 138 NI ACT

The Supreme Court in the case Ajitsingh Chehuji Rathod Versus State Of Gujarat and Anr. observed and has held that the party who was not diligent in producing evidence at the trial stage of a criminal case cannot seek to produce the same in appeal.

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS CONVICTION OF ADVOCATE IN CONTEMPT CASE: NEED TO MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND REPUTATION OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS

The Supreme Court in the case Gulshan Bajwa vs. Registrar, the High Court Or Delhi observed and has convicted an advocate in a seventeen-year-old criminal contempt case, reiterated that an apology must be evidence of remorse for the contemptuous acts.

RBI DIRECTS PAYTM PAYMENTS BANK NOT TO ONBOARD NEW CUSTOMERS AFTER FEB 29

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday ordered Paytm Payments Bank to not onboard new customers and also not to undertake further deposits or credit transactions after February 29 this year.

Congress accuses government of importing 5.6 million tonnes cheap steel

Ahead of scheduled budget session before Lok Sabha election, Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government was allowing cheap steel imports resulting in huge problems for steel producers.

J-K: SECURITY FORCES RECOVER AMMUNITION AND WARLIKE STORES IN KUPWARA

The security forces on Wednesday recovered ammunition and warlike stores in Bopwata S Magam area.

ASSESSING AJAY TAMTA'S PERFORMANCE AS ALMORA'S MP

A ground-level survey of the Almora Parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Ajay Tamta, the Member of Parliament from Almora, and gather voters' feedback about him.

THERE WILL BE ALLIANCE; SEATS TO BE ALLOTTED PROPERLY: AKHILESH

Following Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey's remarks that the Samajwadi Party is adopting a 'one-sided' policy in Uttar Pradesh, party's Chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted on Wednesday that there will be an alliance in the state and that the seats will be allocated 'properly'.

BJP VOTE SHARE SET TO INCREASE IN TAMIL NADU, SAY POLITICAL ANALYSTS

Tamil Nadu is gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is currently in seat-sharing talks with various parties.

KERALA'S P C GEORGE MERGES PARTY WITH BJP

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) chief P C George merged his party with the BJP on Wednesday.

Kufri receives season's first snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

Tourist hotspot Kufri in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district received season's first snowfall on Wednesday.