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Mizoram to offer eco-friendly tourism: CM Lalduhoma

Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma on Friday said that Mizoram is keen to offer eco-friendly and sustainable tourism that respects the fragile ecology of the state and its meagre population but is not interested in mass tourism.'

AYODHYA CASE LITIGANT GETS INVITATION FOR RAM MANDIR CONSECRATION CEREMONY

A former litigant in the Ayodhya land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari on Friday received an invitation to the 'Pranpratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple, scheduled for January 22. RSS workers, on behalf of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, handed him the invitation card on Friday.

SC ADJOURNS TELANGANA CM REVANTH REDDY'S PLEA CHALLENGING HC ORDER

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of Telangana Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy's petition challenging the high court's dismissal of his plea questioning the jurisdiction of an ACB court in conducting the trial for the 2015 cash-forvote scam case in which he is an accused.

Indian Railways and CII ink MoU to drive green initiatives

The Indian Railways (IR) has signed an MoU with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to reduce energy and water consumption, lowering GHG emissions. IR and CII have renewed their MoU for a third consecutive term.

NDMC'S DRAFT 'RIGHT OF WAY' POLICY UNVEILED FOR TELECOM INSTALLATIONS

The NDMC on Friday released the draft of the 'Right of Way' policy for public feedback on fixed rates for setting up telegraph infrastructure like mobile towers and optical fibre cables and action to be taken in case of an installation violation.

Delhi HC allows widow to terminate 27-week pregnancy

The Delhi High Court has granted permission for the medical termination of a 27week pregnancy to a widow, taking into account the change in circumstances and her mental state.

YOUNG WOMAN KIDNAPS NEWBORN BABY FROM HOSPITAL, NABBED

A 23-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a newborn girl from a hospital in Rohini, police said on Friday.

Only 5 out of 43 hospitals' medicine samples substandard: Minister

With a CBI inquiry being ordered into the supply of substandard medicines in Delhi government hospitals, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Friday that of the \"43 samples \"collected from three hospitals, only five were declared \"not of standard quality.\"

Vendetta politics to harass me, says K'taka Deputy CM DKS

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar accused that some politicians and bureaucrats are doing vendetta politics to harass him.

EYEING VICTORY IN LS POLLS, BJP MOBILISING ALL FRONTS. EACH GETS DIFFERENT TASK

The BJP has mobilized all fronts to win elections before the Lok Sabha polls. Each category has been given separate responsibilities to reach all sections and castes.

PM MODI WRITES TO JAPAN PM FUMIO KISHIDA, CONDOLES LOSS OF LIVES IN EARTHQUAKE

In the wake of the major earthquake in Japan on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.

At 7.3% in 2023-24, India set to remain fastest-growing major economy

The Indian economy is expected to grow 7.3 percent in the current financial year 2023-24, remaining the fastest-growing major economy, the National Statistics Office said on Friday.

Wanted LeT terrorist killed in Shopian encounter

A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist involved in the killing of an army officer and Kashmiri Pandits was gunned down in an anti-terror operation in the Shopian district, the police informed on Friday.

Social security pact, visa issues in sharp focus in India-US dialogue

India will flag issues such as proposed social security agreement, visas, and promoting agri trade in the meeting of India-US Trade Policy Forum (TPF) during January 13-14, a top government official said.

EC REJECTS JAIRAM RAMESH'S EVM CHARGES

Disputing the allegations made by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh regarding Voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) and Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), the Election Commission of India (ECI) affirmed its \"full faith\" in the use of EVMs in elections.

War of words after mob attack on ED team in Bengal

Bengal BJP leaders on Friday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah to demand a National Investigative Agency probe into the attack on a team of Enforcement Directorate officers and their CRPF escorts who had gone to raid a Trinamool Congress leader's house in connection with a multi-crore ration distribution scam.

RAJ CM SHARMA DISTRIBUTES PORTFOLIOS, KEEPS HOME

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma distributed portfolios to the newly inducted ministers in his cabinet on Friday.

LAKSHADWEEP'S MASSIVE TOURISM POTENTIAL IN FOCUS AFTER PM MODI'S VISIT

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep has drawn global attention to the archipelago and its immense tourism potential.

INDIAN NAVY RESCUES ALL 21 CREW OF HIJACKED VESSEL OFF SOMALIA COAST

INS Chennai Commandos is in the vicinity of the vessel and elite Marine are carrying out sanitisation operations

Day 2: Final session play in third Test curtailed by bad light

Rain and bad light curtailed the final session of Day 2 of the ongoing third Test of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Putin condemns Iran blasts, terms it 'shocking’ act of cruelty

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences on Wednesday for the dual explosions in Iran, which claimed the lives of at least 103 individuals near the burial site of the late General Qasem Soleimani.

ISRAELI FORCES DISMANTLE TUNNELS BENEATH GAZA'S SHIFA HOSPITAL

Israeli combat engineers have destroyed a significant tunnel route below Gaza's largest hospital, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday evening.

DELHI HIGH COUT: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE GIVEN CHOICE TO BE POSTED AT PREFERRED PLACE, MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM ROTATIONAL TRANSFERS

The Delhi High Cout in the case Bhavneet Singh v. Ircon International Limited Through Chairman And Managing Director And Ors observed that the State must ensure that transfers and job postings of Persons with Disabilities, PwDs is done in the way that they shall be given the choice which is to be posted at their preferred place of posting and may even be exempted from rotational transfers as mandated for other employees.

CAN YOU CHALLENGE ED SUMMONS? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

At present, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) commands attention in the media spotlight.

CASH-FOR-JOBS: CHENNAI COURT EXTENDS SENTHIL BALAJI CUSTODY TILL JAN 11

Chennai sessions court on Thursday extended the remand of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji until January 11, 2024.

BJP LAMBASTS KEJRIWAL FOR SKIPPING ED SUMMONS, SAYS 'NO ONE ABOVE LAW'

As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal skipped the third ED summons in connection with the Delhi excise policy case yesterday, the BJP criticised him.

NEWLANDS WITNESS TO WORLD'S SHORTEST TEST MATCH, ENDS IN JUST 107 OVERS

Pitch Controversy: Curator Accused of Over-Preparation and Over-Watering

Iranian President blames Israel for twin explosions, warns of extracting high price for 'crime'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has accused Israel of being behind the twin explosions during a memorial ceremony in southeastern Iran on Wednesday, CNN reported.

JP NADDA ASKS STATE BJP CHIEFS TO HOLD DAILY CLEANLINESS DRIVES IN RUN-UP TO JAN 22

A mid frenzied public anticipation and a sense of euphoria around the opening of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya later this month, BJP national president JP Nadda on Thursday directed all state leaders to conduct a daily cleanliness campaign of 2 to 3 hours ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22.