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Fadnavis in a spot as BJP MLAs target Munde for shielding killer

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is already facing pressure from the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to sack his food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, accused of shielding the killer of a village official in Beed district, is now in a spot after even BJP MLAs attacked Munde openly.

HM Shah, JP Nadda, others pay tributes to Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary

Prominent political leaders from across the country paid heartfelt tributes to the late former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary, celebrating his enduring contributions to the nation.

Traders refuse online, UPI payments in Indore

Several traders and shopkeepers of readymade clothes in the business capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore city, have decided not to take payments online or through UPI following increasing numbers of frauds and freezing of bank accounts.

Ajit Pawar's NCP releases its first list of 11 candidates for Delhi Assembly polls

The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) on Saturday announced its first list of 11 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections which are scheduled to be held early in 2025.

Jaipur LPG tanker blast: Toll touches 20 as another victim succumbs to burns

Another victim of the Jaipur LPG tanker blast and fire succumbed to his burn injuries on Saturday, taking the death toll to 20 in the devastating accident that occurred around eight days ago.

BSP, SP too jump into the issue of Dr Singh's memorial

Even as Congress and BJP were involved in a political war of words on the place of the memorial on the name of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, now Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav too have jumped into the issue.

Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma govt annuls 9 districts, 3 divisions formed in Gehlot regime

The Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government on Saturday annulled the creation of nine districts and three divisions formed in the state during the previous Ashok Gehlot administration.

'Congress damaged dignity of Dr Manmohan Singh'

BJP MP Sambit Patra said if someone has 'damaged the dignity' of the ex-PM, it's the Congress party

Indian Army contingent departs for Nepal to participate in 18th edition of Exercise Surya Kiran

A contingent of 334 personnel from the Indian Army departed for Nepal today to participate in the 18th edition of the Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise, Surya Kiran.

KT Rama Rao Gets Enforcement Directorate Summons

Trouble is piling up for BRS working president KT Rama Rao as the Enforcement Directorate has summoned him to appear before it on 7 January in connection with the irregularities in the Formula E race held in Hyderabad during the tenure of BRS government.

INS Tushil Docks in Casablanca to Strengthen Naval Ties Between India and Morocco

In a bid to further strengthen the bilateral relations and naval cooperation between India and Morocco, the Indian Navy's warship, INS Tushil, arrived at Casablanca, Morocco.

Telangana Assembly Calls Special Session on 30 Dec to Pay Tribute to Dr Singh

The State Legislature Secretary issued a notice in this regard on Saturday

Rajendra Arlekar to be sworn in as Kerala Governor on 2 Jan

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will take the oath of office as the Governor of Kerala on 2 January.

CBI court finds 14 people including ex-CPM MLA Kunhiraman guilty in Periya twin-murder case

The CBI court in Kochi on Saturday found 14 people, mostly alleged CPI-M activists, including former CPI-M MLA K V Kunhiraman, guilty in the politically sensitive 2019 Periya twin murder case.

Karnataka Police Arrest Bank Manager-Led Gang for Siphoning ₹12.51 Crore Via Corporate Data Theft

The Karnataka Police have arrested a gang of four individuals, led by the Manager of the Corporate Division at Axis Bank in Gujarat, for siphoning off crores of rupees by stealing sensitive data from a company, officials said on Saturday.

Primary education board introduces semester system

After the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) announced the implementation of a semester system for Class XI from the current academic session (2024-25) and for Class XII from the 2025-26 academic session in all state-run and state-aided schools, earlier this year, semester system will be introduced in the primary education system in the state from the next academic year, West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) President Goutam Paul said on Friday.

Mamata Set To Visit Sandeshkhali On Monday

An administrative meeting will be held at the Rishi Aurobindo Mission Ground in Sandeshkhali

ER hosts FoSTaC training session to promote eating right at stations

As part of the nationwide 'Eat Right Campus and Station' initiative led by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the medical department of Eastern Railway conducted a comprehensive FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) training session at the office of the joint food safety commissioner, Old Koilaghat Building recently.

Ala Chipko movement in Chhendipada as villagers prevent tree felling by coal company

During a visit to West Bengal, chief organiser of Mahakumbha, Acharya and Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishokananda Bharati Ji of the Mahanirvani Akhara said today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take a firm stance on the Bangladesh issue, similar to the one taken by former PM Indira Gandhi.

Nine cattle rescued, two persons detained

Soro police in Balasore district rescued nine cattle and detained the driver and helper for illegal transportation of cattle from Odisha to West Bengal on Friday night.

Ultra Cycle Race in Eastern India

An 830-km journey from Digha to Darjeeling, symbolising the transition from the Bay of Bengal to the Himalayas, began early on Saturday.

IISCO old-timers heap praises on Manmohan Singh for its revival

IISCO old-timers heaped praises on former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for his pivotal role in the revival of the steel plant.

Locals press for hospital, airport at Alipurduar

Hundreds of DUSS members, temporarily shutting down their business establishments, took out a protest rally and submitted a memorandum to the Alipurduar divisional railway manager

Darts fired at Zeenat for the first time: Forest officials

In 19 days, the first tranquiliser shots were fired at Zeenat, the tigress deep inside the Ranibandh Range jungles here late this afternoon, within hours of the tigress intruding into Bankura's land with deer population.

PM Modi meets World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, calls him 'India's pride'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

Jaishankar Meets Trump's Key Aide in Washington

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks in Washington with Mr Michael Waltz, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the post of National Security Adviser.

TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: HC Constitutes SIT, Orders 25 Lakh Compensation for Victim

Pulling up the police over the investigation into the rape of a girl student of Anna University inside the varsity campus, Madras High Court on Saturday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the probe and ordered an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the victim besides directing the state government to take action against the Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner.

Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

The 14th Prime Minister of India was consigned to the flames with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

Delhi LG asks CS to inquire alleged collection of data in the name of Mahila Samman scheme

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena has asked the Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry regarding alleged collection of data by some non-government people by getting forms filled by women with regard to the controversial Mahila Samman Yojana.

'Energy is very good': Sundar on team's mood after final session

India's mini batting collapse at the end of the second day's play that saw the dismissals of the set pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, could be the turnaround the Australians wanted to go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series, but India's off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar believes that the tourists will bounce back strongly despite losing half their side at the MCG on Friday.