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SHGs reflect women-led development potential in India: Jitendra

The importance of \"women-led development\" is a key priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance agenda, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said while addressing a gathering of nearly 3,000 women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Moragudi village on Friday.

HC Rejects SP MP's Plea in Sambhal Violence Case

Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Burke has suffered a major setback in connection with the violence that took place during the survey in Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid on 24 November when Allahabad High Court refused to quash an FIR registered against him.

References to Sanatan evoking baffling reactions is painful: VP

Jagdeep Dhankhar said everyone on the planet must have the right of expression

28 Convicts Awarded Life Term in Chandan Gupta Murder Case in UP

A special NIA court has sentenced 28 convicts to life imprisonment for the murder of ABVP worker Chandan Gupta, who was killed during the Kasganj riots on January 26, 2018, while participating in a Tiranga Yatra.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh Refutes Cong Claims, Defends Apology Amidst Crisis

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has clarified that his recent apology for the ongoing unrest in the state was directed towards victims of the conflict, not towards those he termed as \"terrorists.\"

Himachal CM launches online platform for SHG products

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday, launched the official e-commerce website, himira.co.in developed by Rural Development Department to promote the products of more than 3,50,000 rural women associated with 44,000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) across the state.

PM to inaugurate Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in Delhi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam here.

PM Inaugurates 1,675 Flats for EWS Families in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi.

Modi, Kejriwal Take Credit for Development Works Done by Cong, Says Devender Yadav

In a political attack over BJP and AAP, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav alleged that both parties take credit for the works undertaken during Congress rule in the capital city, claiming that the flats handed over by PM Modi were part of a project executed by their government and the saffron party is doing it to influence votes in the upcoming assembly polls.

CM Inaugurates New Academic Block in E Delhi

The Chief Minister Atishi on Friday inaugurated a newly constructed academic block at Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Jhilmil Colony in East Delhi.

Encroachment removed from several-km-long stretch in city: MCD

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Friday said it has removed encroachment from several kilometers long stretch during its intensive drive against encroachment in various zones in the national capital.

Flights, trains delayed due to low visibility, dense fog in city

Several flights and trains were delayed in the national capital on Friday due to dense fog while the minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Cross-check names on electoral roll: AAP MP Sanjay Singh to voters

In a fresh initiative to address the issue of purported deletion of votes, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, on Friday, conducted a door-to-door campaign in the New Delhi assembly constituency urging people to cross-check their names in the electoral roll.

'Aapda in BJP', not in Delhi: Kejriwal after PM's 'aapda' jibe

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'aapda' jibe on his party, saying 'aapda is in BJP not in Delhi' as the saffron party lacks CM face, narrative and agenda for the assembly polls in the national capital.

Alka Lamba pitted against CM Atishi in Delhi assembly polls

Congress, on Friday, fielded Alka Lamba, senior party leader, against Chief Minister Atishi from the Kalkaji assembly constituency for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Delhi.

GRAP III restrictions back as AQI slips to 'very poor'

Diesel-powered medium goods vehicles of BS-IV standard or older will not be allowed within city limits, except those carrying essential goods

PM Modi provides homes to millions, Kejriwal builds 'Sheesh Mahal': Sachdeva

In a sharp criticism of the AAP, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided homes to millions while Arvind Kejriwal focused on building a 'Sheesh Mahal' for himself and left 40,000 flats in Narela meant for the underprivileged to ruin.

Delhi Police Deport 2 More Bangladeshi Immigrants From South West Delhi

The Delhi Police on Friday deported a Bangladeshi immigrant couple from South West Delhi. With this, the number of immigrants apprehended in the last three days by the cops reached 32.

Dramatic decline in India's rural poverty from 25.7pc to 4.86pc in last 12 years: SBI report

India's rural poverty ratio has registered a dramatic decline to 4.86 per cent in the financial year 2023-24 from 25.7 per cent in 2011-12 while urban poverty has fallen to 4.09 per cent from 4.6 per cent during this period, according to an SBI Research report released on Friday.

India lodges protest with China over announcement of two new counties

India has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with China over the announcement of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture as parts of these regions fall in the Indian Union territory of Ladakh, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.

MEA Declines to Comment on Sheikh Hasina Extradition Plea

A spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday declined to say anything on Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

AAP-DA Ko Hatana Hai, BJP Ko Lana Hai: Modi Targets Kejriwal

Delhi's voters have decided they will not tolerate this 'AAP-DA', says PM Narendra Modi

India has always stood by Maldives: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has always stood by the Maldives, adding the Indian Ocean archipelago is a concrete expression of New Delhi's \"Neighbourhood First\" policy.

Nothing to be alarmed about: Health Ministry on reports of HMPV in China

Amid the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said there was nothing to be alarmed about.

Football: Valencia and Real Madrid kick off La Liga in 2025

Valencia and Real Madrid get the La Liga underway in 2025 on Friday in a match that could see Real go top, ahead of cross-town rivals Atletico and five points clear of archrivals FC Barcelona.

Finch backs Virat Kohli amid poor form and controversies

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch said that star India batter Virat Kohli is trying to \"pick up a fight\" and is \"trying to be antagonistic\" because that is when he plays at his best and puts all his skills on the show.

Rewind 2024: Neeraj Chopra enjoys stellar year with Olympic silver and World Championships triumph

Neeraj Chopra, India's 'Golden Boy,' solidified his place as one of the nation's greatest athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

52 years after creating Paralympics history, Murlikant Petkar to get Arjuna Award for lifetime achievement

Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, 80, will receive the Arjuna Award for lifetime achievement from President Droupadi Murmu on January 17.

Oz Confirm Webster's SCG debut, Will Replace Off-Colour Marsh

The all-rounder will be fielded during the final Test as Australia aim to regain the BGT trophy

India emerges global leader in IPO volume, QIPs surge to all-time high

Facts first. India has emerged as the leader in IPO volume, hosting twice as many IPOs as the US and 2.5 times more than Europe.