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Modi Govt Created Economic Turmoil: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday said the BJP-led government at the Centre has created \"economic turmoil\", leading to a mess in the lives of the common people.
Never directed to end Dallewal's hunger strike: SC
Dallewal has been firm that he would take medical aid only if the Union govt was ready for talks
Murder of Beed Sarpanch Unfortunate, SIT Formed for Fast-Tracked Justice: Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday called the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district \"unfortunate\" and said that a special investigation team (SIT) has been formed to probe the matter.
My govt not facing pressure from PM or Home Minister: Omar Abdullah
In a significant statement, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government was functioning independently and dismissed reports of being under pressure from the Centre, Raj Bhawan, or any political leaders, including those from the BJP.
Prashant Kishor Set to Begin Hunger Strike Over BPSC Aspirants' Concerns
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is set to begin an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday, demanding that the concerns of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants be addressed.
Contractor's suicide: No update given by K'taka govt; we will write to PM, says miffed family
The family of Sachin Panchal, a contractor who committed suicide blaming a close aide of Minister Priyank Kharge, has stated that they have lost trust as they have not been given any update by the Karnataka government in the case and will now write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking justice.
Bharat Jodo Yatra to public outreach initiatives: Rahul's newsletter sums up his 2024 exploits
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released a newsletter, in an apparent attempt to maximise his reach to the people and impress upon them with his exploits in 2024.
Centre denying funds, threatening and throttling state: Tamil Nadu school education minister
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, on Thursday, charged the BJP-led Union Government with denying funds and 'threatening and throttling' the state to implement the New Education Policy (NEP).
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar takes oath as Kerala Governor
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the new Governor of Kerala in a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday.
TN sexual assault: HC slams political parties for protests
Protests by political parties just to attract media attention, not out of genuine concern, says judge
Telangana Officials Seek Time From ED in Formula E Scam
Both senior IAS officer and special chief secretary Arvind Kumar and former HMDA chief engineer BLN Reddy have sought some time to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Formula E race scam.
Probe on into video recording in women's washrooms at Hyderabad college after protests
After massive protests by female students of a private engineering college over alleged video recording in hostel bathrooms, police on Thursday registered a case and began investigations.
2024 Was A Successful Year For Global Hockey: Ikram
International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Dato Tayyab Ikram, who has been closely following the Hockey India League here, said the year 2024 was one of the most successful years for global hockey.
Naveen Writes To CM On Crisis Faced By Farmers
Subtly notes lack of govt response to crisis & farmer suicides Demands immediate and adequate compensation Special Category State Status would have helped
Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
The capital city of Odisha is in the final stages of its preparation to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled from 8 January.
Government Hikes Freedom Fighters' Monthly Pension
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced a hike in the monthly pension for freedom fighters.
NH 49 Blocked for 6 Hrs After Truck Runs Over 7-Year-Old Child
Vehicular traffic on NH-49 in Jashipuri of Mayurbhanj district remained disrupted for at least six hours from 11.30 am after an iron ore laden truck ran over a seven-year-old child when he was going to meet his father at Jashipur on a bike with his mother.
Suspecting infidelity, tribal man kills wife
Suspecting his wife of infidelity, a 50-year-old tribal man allegedly murdered his wife in a remote village under Bambri police station jurisdiction of Keonjhar district on Wednesday night, police said.
Cops of Rourkela Issued Visiting Cards
First it was the QR code and now visiting cards for all police officers of the city, Rourkela Police, definitely appearing in a new 'avatar'.
One dead, two injured in elephant attack in Badasahi
One person was killed and two others injured when a tusker chased and attacked a mob which was teasing and pelting stones at a herd near Badashai section within Baripada forest range on Thursday.
Anti-displacement leaders observe martyrs' day at Kalinga Nagar
Tribals and anti-land acquisition leaders on Thursday converged at Kalinga Nagar industrial complex here to observe the 19th anniversary of the police firing in which 14 people, protesting land acquisition, were killed in 2006.
Indian Scientists Develop Injectable Hydrogel for Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment
A team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata has developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for targeted treatment of breast cancer.
TMC leader Dulal Sarkar shot dead
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock on social media while recalling the slain leader's association with the party; she also asked ministers Firhad Hakim and Sabina Yeasmin to visit Malda
Mamata disapproves semester system in primary education
Hardly five days after the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) announced to introduce a semester system at the government and aided primary schools (from Classes I to V) on 28 December, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked to withdraw the WBBPE's decision.
West Bengal CM Mamata Accuses BSF of Facilitating Infiltration
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday trained her guns on the Border Security Force (BSF) again, accusing it of facilitating infiltration in the state, allowing killers to sneak in, and also pulled up the state police and district administrations for being silent on the issue.
PM to send ceremonial chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah on 4 January
Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will present a ceremonial 'chadar' sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on 4 January.
BGT 2024-25: Struggling Rohit doubtful starter for Sydney Test
Amid rumours of Rohit Sharma mulling at Test retirement after the completion of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday refused to clear the uncertainty over the out-of-form skipper's participation for the fifth and final Test, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Govt constitutes Working Group to revise WPI base
The government on Thursday announced the constitution of a Working Group headed by NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand for revising the base of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
PM Modi to inaugurate multiple devp projects
He will lay foundation stone of Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura
Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four athletes to be awarded Khel Ratna
Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes finalised for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday.