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Published 06:57 IST, January 28th 2025

Uniform Civil Code Will Strengthen Democracy: PM Modi After UCC's Implementation in Uttarakhand

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People heading for the Maha Kumbh threw stones at two railway stations in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district after passengers inside the packed Prayagraj-bound trains did not open the doors for them, officials said on Tuesday. Following the ruckus at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations on Monday night, authorities said stricter security arrangements would be made to avoid such incidents and that special trains were being run for Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh according to the demand.


23:35 IST, January 28th 2025

Drone visuals show Triveni Sangam ahead of Mauni Amavasya

| Drone visuals of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra, Triveni Sangam, ahead of the second Amrit Snan due tomorrow on the occassion of Mauni Amavasya.

In the first 15 days of #Mahakumbh2025 that began on January 13th - Paush Purnima, over 15 crore devotees have taken a holy dip.
 


23:33 IST, January 28th 2025

Vedanta Group Chairman expects tax cuts and incentives in Budget

Here's what Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal said on his expectations from the Union Budget which is all set to be tabled on February 1.

"It will be good. Taxes will also reduce. Incentives will also be given."



23:32 IST, January 28th 2025

Truck crash in Lucknow's Itaunja town kills 2

Two casualties reported after a truck crashed into several shops and houses on Kursi Marg in Itaunja town in Lucknow district.


23:10 IST, January 28th 2025

Supriya Shrinate slams Kejriwal on BJP ties and Dalit discrimination

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, "... We can also ask him that when he went to Goa, Uttrakhand, Haryana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, did he make a compromise with BJP... Every child of this nation knows that the most courageous politician in this country is Rahul Gandhi... Arvind Kejriwal didn't say a word about the Delhi riots or Bilkis Bano. The discrimination that Arvind Kejriwal committed against the Dalit leaders of his party is well known."

On the allegations made by Arvind Kejriwal on the Haryana government regarding the Yamuna river water, "If what he's saying is true, the Central government should question the Haryana Government. If Arvind Kejriwal is lying, he has woven a huge conspiracy and he will have to answer for these allegations."



22:48 IST, January 28th 2025

Haryana CM Saini refutes Kejriwal's Yamuna water allegation

While addressing a public rally at Pitampura Assembly Constituency, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini spoke on Arvind Kejriwal's allegation over Haryana govt regarding water of Yamuna river.

He said, "...We do 'Puja' of holy rivers...that is our culture, we don't mix poison...I assure you, once the result comes on 8th (February), within the next 2 years, BJP will towards cleaning the Yamuna River..."


21:47 IST, January 28th 2025

JP Nadda says major decline in under-five mortality rate

While addressing a press conference of the National Health Mission (NHM), Union Health Minister JP Nadda says, " Under-five mortality rate has come down to 32 from 126. The decline in under-five mortality is 75%, the global decline is 58%. SDG target is less than 25 per thousand live births. In 11 states we have achieved the SDG targets. Infant Mortality Rate has reduced to 28 from 89 per thousand, which is 69% decline and global decline is 55%..."



21:12 IST, January 28th 2025

Sandeep Dikshit calls Kejriwal's Yamuna water claim criminal

On the allegations made by Arvind Kejriwal on the Haryana government regarding the Yamuna river water, Congress candidate from New Delhi assembly constituency Sandeep Dikshit says, " This is not politics, this is a criminal activity...if Haryana has made the Yamuna water poisonous then it is not a political conspiracy so if it is proved true, Haryana CM must be put in jail. But, if it is a lie, the way Jal Board CEO said. then for spreading lies and making a serious allegation against another state govt, FIR should be registered against Kejriwal and Atishi..."


20:03 IST, January 28th 2025

PM Modi says UCC will strengthen the spirit of the Constitution

PM Modi on UCC - Uttarakhand implemented UCC just yesterday. It will strengthen the spirit of the Constitution. There will be no discrimination against anyone.



19:36 IST, January 28th 2025

Sanjay Singh promises AAP will fund Dalit students' education abroad

While campaigning in Ambedkar Nagar Assembly Constituency, AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "Ajay Dutt is winning from Ambedkar Nagar. We won from here in 2013, 2015, 2020, and we will win in 2025 also... AAP government will bear the expense of Dalit students' education abroad, as part of Ambedkar Scheme..."
 


19:10 IST, January 28th 2025

Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Delhi's Badarpur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Delhi's Badarpur area.



18:53 IST, January 28th 2025

Amit Shah promises free healthcare, pensions in Delhi's next cabinet

While addressing a public rally at Kalkaji Assembly Constituency, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, " Kejriwal has blocked PM Modi's Ayushman Bharat Yojana, as soon as the Delhi govt is formed, in the first cabinet itself, Delhi people will get free health care facilities up to Rs 10 lakhs...senior citizens will get Rs 2500 pension and widows' pension will be increased to Rs 3,000..."


18:25 IST, January 28th 2025

Rahul Gandhi slams Kejriwal over broken promises and scams

While addressing a public rally at West Vinod Nagar, Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, " Kejriwal says anything that comes to his mind, when he came, he had a small car and had said that he will do a new kind of politics...he had said he will change Delhi but when poor people were in need, he wasn't there, when riots happened he wasn't there...he said he will do clean politics, but in Delhi, the biggest scam of liquor happened and you must have seen the photo of his house...Kejriwal stays in a palace, 'Sheesh Mahal'. So this is the truth"



18:10 IST, January 28th 2025

Kejriwal calls himself a 'magician' in a public rally

Addressing a public rally in Ghona Assembly Constituency of North-east Delhi, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "Everyone is getting zero electricity bill. I am an engineer that is why electricity is available to you 24/7 and I am the son of a baniya which is why it is available for free. BJP asks me where I will manage the funds for all my announcements, to which I say, I am a magician..."


17:43 IST, January 28th 2025

Military bands rehearse for Beating the Retreat ceremony

Military bands carrying out rehearsals for the Beating the Retreat ceremony; to be held on January 29.  

Beating the Retreat ceremony that is to be held at Vijay Chowk marks the end of Republic Day festivities in India



17:38 IST, January 28th 2025

Ragha Chadha holds roadshow in Delhi's Gandhi Nagar

During a roadshow in Delhi's Gandhi Nagar Assembly Constituency, AAP MP Ragha Chadha says "Thousands of people from Gandhi Nagar Assembly Constituency have come out in support of the AAP candidate. It is clear that people are going to bless AAP and Arvind Kejriwal. The party that comes up with a positive agenda and a blueprint of the work it is going to do, people elect that party..."


17:22 IST, January 28th 2025

Assam CM praises PM Modi for BTR peace accord progress

On BTR peace accord day, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, " Today is the 5th anniversary of BTR peace accord that took place under the leadership of PM Modi. After this accord, 6,000 youth, came back to the mainstream of the country and BTR (Bodoland Territorial Region) became a peaceful region. I thank PM Modi and Amit Shah for this on behalf of the people of Assam...we will implement BTR accord 100%, a few provisions have been already implemented and for those provisions that have not yet been implemented, central govt, Assam govt and BTR govt will unitedly work for this"



17:04 IST, January 28th 2025

CM Yogi says previous governments failed Kumbh, praises double-engine govt

On MahaKumbh 2025, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "The previous governments did not respect the public, the saints and the faith of the devotees. That is why these events were victims of mismanagement, disorder and anarchy. People could not attend (Kumbh). The government did not provide any facilities...The double-engine government is not only benefiting the development of Uttar Pradesh but also the heritage of Uttar Pradesh..."
 


16:51 IST, January 28th 2025

HM Amit Shah holds roadshow in Delhi's Nirmal Puri, Lajpat Nagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Delhi's Nirmal Puri, Lajpat Nagar Assembly Constituency.



16:40 IST, January 28th 2025

Former Tripura CM says Kejriwal’s political retirement is inevitable

On AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb says, "He will get the answer to his habit of running away from his responsibilities by blaming others on 5 February. His political retirement is inevitable... I want to ask him to maintain the dignity that an ex-Chief Minister should have and improve his language."


16:24 IST, January 28th 2025

AAP Spokesperson says BJP tax policies burden middle class

AAP Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar says, " I feel like today, there is a fight of two different ideologies in the country. One is, BJP has levied tax on middle-class men over everything, they have broken the middle-class people by making them pay taxes. If you are earning Rs 10 lakhs, you are paying Rs 5 lakhs as taxes. So what should be done with that tax money? Good schools must be constructed, you should get free drinking water, education, health care and bus travel..."



16:22 IST, January 28th 2025

Haryana CM says Kejriwal won't clean Yamuna

Addressing a public rally in the Narela assembly area, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says, "... He (Arvind Kejriwal) used to say that he would clean the Yamuna. After 10 years, he is asking for 5 more years. He will not be able to clean it no matter what he does. The people of Delhi have made up their minds such that he will not even get the time to look outside from Tihar jail..."


16:08 IST, January 28th 2025

Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri takes a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during #MahaKumbh2025



15:35 IST, January 28th 2025

UP minister says, 10-12 crore people expected in Prayagraj tomorrow

Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma today inspected bathing ghats at Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, ahead of Mauni Amawasya tomorrow

He says," We are expecting 10-12 crore people in Prayagraj tomorrow. We have made all arrangements including a traffic management system, AI-enabled cameras, water ATMs, clean toilets etc. The pilgrims must remember where they have parked their vehicles, then find out the ghat nearest to them and remain together as a group."


15:32 IST, January 28th 2025

Sajad Gani Lone says on Waqf, 'religious issues shouldn't be interfered with'

On JPC for Waqf Board meeting, and the implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand, JKPC President Sajad Gani Lone says, "Its a religious issue and religious issues are above Parliament. It should be left to the Muslims on how they want to deal with their issues... We have respect for all religions but our religion has rules for every issue and we cannot go against that. The government should not interfere with people's faith..."



15:31 IST, January 28th 2025

Farooq Abdullah says, 'Allah will save Waqf'

On Waqf Amendment Bill, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah says, "Allah is the master. He alone will save the Waqf. Whatever they do with the Waqf, they will not be able to erase the name of Allah."

On his statement regarding Article 370, he says, "Article 370 was for the protection of this place... The law implemented in 1927 by Maharaja Kashmir was made to save the jobs of people here because they were not very educated..."


14:46 IST, January 28th 2025

'It is an act of water terrorism': Delhi CM Atishi writes to CEC

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), requesting urgent intervention over the rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, which she claims are affecting the water supply in Delhi.

In her letter, CM Atishi alleged the role of Haryana in the crisis, stating, "The facts enlisted in the note of the CEO of Delhi Jal Board make it clear that the DJB Water Treatment Plants are designed to treat ammonia only upto 1 ppm level."



14:44 IST, January 28th 2025

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to withdraw all cases against pro-Kannada activists

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that all cases filed against pro-Kannada activists during the struggle for the language will be withdrawn. Siddaramaiah further accused the previous BJP government in the state of 'deliberately' neglecting the Golden Jubilee celebration for Karnataka's formation.
Notably, the state of Karnataka was formerly known as Mysore State but was renamed in 1973.


14:43 IST, January 28th 2025

Atishi flags toxic Yamuna water issue again, seeks Election Commission's intervention

Amid escalating political tensions ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, Chief Minister Atishi has again raised concerns over the "extremely toxic" ammonia levels in the Yamuna River allegedly entering the national capital from Haryana.In a fresh letter to the Election Commission, Atishi highlighted that ammonia levels were "six times above normal," warning that such water could not be treated or supplied to residents of the city without risking their health.



14:41 IST, January 28th 2025

Black flags waved at Priyanka Gandhi by CPI(M) workers in Wayanad

Black flags were waved by CPI(M) workers at Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday while she was on her way to visit the family of the woman killed by a tiger last week in Mananthavady village here.The black flags were waved at Priyanka's cavalcade near Kaniyaram here by CPI(M) workers over her alleged delay in returning to the district, especially after the tiger attack, since she won from the constituency.


14:12 IST, January 28th 2025

SC allows Bengaluru bar association to create new posts

The Supreme Court on Tuesday modified its order and allowed Advocate Association of Bengaluru to create a post of vice-president in the bar body for which elections will be held in the coming weeks. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order on different intervention applications filed by lawyers of the association for creating the new post.



14:10 IST, January 28th 2025

Woman succumbs to burn injuries in Rajasthan

 A 28-year-old woman, who had allegedly set herself on fire in Udaipur district of Rajasthan after an altercation with her husband, succumbed to injuries, police said on Tuesday.Deputy Superintendent of Police Chhagan Rajpurohit said Bhavna Yadav had suffered 80 percent burn injuries and was undergoing treatment in a hospital.


13:36 IST, January 28th 2025

MBA student in MP's Rewa booked for controversial online post

Police have registered a case against an MBA student in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district after she posted online a video with alleged objectionable content, officials said on Tuesday.The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's city secretary, Harsh Sahu, in his police complaint alleged that the student of Rewa's Awadhesh Pratap Singh University shared on social media a reel made with a controversial statement of a political leader.



13:36 IST, January 28th 2025

Maha Kumbh: No call drops, seamless internet at mega festival with record teledensity

An expected gathering of 40 crore people at the world's largest religious gathering for over a month and no call drops and seamless internet streaming. Telecom service providers and the Maha Kumbh Mela administration are on their toes to ensure smooth connectivity at the grand event set to witness record teledensity.


13:21 IST, January 28th 2025

JPC clears WAQF Bill with 25 amendments on 14 clauses

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has cleared the WAQF Bill 1995 with 25 amendments across 14 clauses/sections, according to JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal. In his statement, Pal defended the process and outlined the extensive efforts made by the committee to involve various stakeholders over the past six months.



13:05 IST, January 28th 2025

Cold conditions persist in Rajasthan

Cold conditions prevailed in parts of Rajasthan where Fatehpur in Sikar was recorded the coldest place with a minimum temperature of 1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning .According to the MeT department, severe cold wave was recorded at isolated places in the state.


12:57 IST, January 28th 2025

PM Modi inaugurates Odisha business summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Utkarsh Odisha, Make in Odisha Conclave' in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.The PM inaugurated the business summit in Janata Maidan in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati.Around 7,500 delegates, including some top industrialists, are expected to attend the two-day conclave, a statement said.



12:28 IST, January 28th 2025

"Waive farmers' and middle class loan": Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to focus on waiving loans for farmers and the middle class instead of those for wealthy individuals.

In his letter, Kejriwal stated, "Prime Minister should declare that no rich person's loan will be waived off. If you want to waive off, then waive off farmers' loans, middle class's home loans. This money will benefit the middle class a lot."


12:21 IST, January 28th 2025

PM Modi inaugurates Utkarsh Odisha-Business Conclave in Bhubaneswar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Cabinet ministers, and business leaders from India and across the world.

Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw were present at the event.

The Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar, the flagship Global Investment Summit, being hosted by the Government of Odisha, aims to position the state as the anchor of the Purvodaya vision as well as a leading investment destination and industrial hub in India.
 



12:01 IST, January 28th 2025

Countdown for ISRO's 100th mission begins at Sriharikota

The 27-hour countdown for ISRO's historic 100th mission from this spaceport, launch of a Navigation satellite onboard a GSLV rocket commenced on Tuesday, sources in the space agency said. Also, this would be the first mission for ISRO Chairman V Narayanan, who assumed office on January 13.


11:59 IST, January 28th 2025

Palghar murder accused on run for 14 years held in UP

The Maharashtra police with the help of Uttar Pradesh STF have arrested a man accused of murdering his wife here in 2011 and absconding for the last 14 years, officials said on Tuesday.The accused, Jawad Jabbar Sayyed (46), who had concealed his identity to evade arrest, was apprehended from Unnao in UP on January 25, they said.



11:38 IST, January 28th 2025

J-K: Fire breaks out in govt quarter in Srinagar

A fire broke out in a government quarter located in the Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar on Tuesday.

Soon after receiving the information the officials of the fire department immediately reached the spot with fire tenders.

Currently, fire tenders are present at the spot and are making efforts to douse off the dire.
 


11:36 IST, January 28th 2025

PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar to inaugurate Make in Odisha Conclave

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday morning to inaugurate the 'Utkarsh Odisha, Make in Odisha Conclave'.

The PM will inaugurate the business summit in Janata Maidan in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and several Union ministers, according to an official statement.

Around 7,500 delegates, including some top industrialists, are expected to attend the two-day conclave, it said.




11:10 IST, January 28th 2025

UP: 5 Died, 40 injured after watchtower collapses in Baghpat

UP: 5 Died, 40 injured after watchtower collapses in Baghpat



11:09 IST, January 28th 2025

Delhi polls: Akhilesh Yadav, Kejriwal to hold joint roadshow on Jan 30

In an expected turn in the poll battle, the Samajwadi Party (SP) will campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the forthcoming Delhi assembly elections.

Samajwadi Party, along with Trinamool Congress, Shivsena UBT and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) has already extended its support to the ruling AAP in Delhi.

As per information from the Aam Aadmi Party, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will together conduct a roadshow in the Rithala constituency on January 30.


11:08 IST, January 28th 2025

Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out in Hypercity Mall in Thane

A massive fire broke out in a mall in the Kasarvadavali area of Thane in Maharashtra on Tuesday.

The fire broke out in a showroom of Puma in the Hypercity Mall in the Kasarvadavali area.

Currently, several fire tenders are present at the spot to douse off the fire.

Speaking to ANI, fire officer Nilesh Vetal said that the reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained and no casualties have been reported in the incident.



10:23 IST, January 28th 2025

Schools closed in Dehradun ahead of PM Modi's visit

Dehradun District Magistrate has declared a holiday in schools and anganwadis ahead of the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dehradun to attend the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games on Tuesday, officials said.

"In view of disaster mitigation, under the powers conferred by the relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, it is ordered that a one-day holiday be declared for all educational institutions in the district on 28.01.2025. The Chief Education Officer and District Program Officer of Dehradun are instructed to ensure that the above order is implemented in all educational institutions and Anganwadi centres accordingly," the official notice reads.
 


10:18 IST, January 28th 2025

Four Storey building collapse in Kaushik enclave in Burari

Four Storey building collapse in Kaushik enclave in Burari



10:16 IST, January 28th 2025

Delhi Polls: Akhilesh Yadav to campaign for Arvind Kejriwal

Samajwadi Party (SP) to campaign for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to hold a roadshow with Arvind Kejriwal in the Rithala assembly on January 30. Many SP MPs including Kairana MP Iqra Hasan will also campaign for AAP candidates: AAP


10:05 IST, January 28th 2025

Rupee falls 26 paise to 86.57 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 26 paise to 86.57 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, due to unabated dollar demand from oil importers and weak risk appetite. Forex traders said the rupee continued to face pressure due to sustained foreign fund outflows and the strength of the American currency in the overseas market.



10:04 IST, January 28th 2025

NIA raids 16 places in Tamil Nadu in ISIS radicalisation case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations in Tamil Nadu in an ISIS radicalisation case. The searches have been underway since early Tuesday based on specific inputs.

These searches being conducted at the hideouts of suspects are aimed at uncovering evidence related to individuals involved in promoting ISIS ideology and recruiting members, sources privy to the action told ANI.


The NIA has been actively investigating cases of radicalization and recruitment linked to ISIS across various states in India.


10:03 IST, January 28th 2025

Kashmir in the grip of cold wave: Tourists enjoy chilly weather

A severe cold wave has taken hold of the Kashmir Valley, with temperatures plummeting below freezing. Residents and tourists alike are braving the sub-zero conditions, donning heavy layers of clothing and seeking warmth by bonfires.

As per the Indian Meteorological Department, today's minimum temperature in Srinagar was around minus 3 degrees Celsius.

Despite the challenges posed by the cold weather, many tourists are revelling in the experience. Many tourists are enjoying the chilly weather at Dal Lake.



09:10 IST, January 28th 2025

NIA conducts searches in Tamil Nadu

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches across 15 locations in this district, official sources said.

The searches were being held at Seerkazhi and Thirumulaivasal.

The reason behind the NIA action was not immediately known.


09:09 IST, January 28th 2025

North India battles cold wave, Delhi records lowest temperature in four days

Delhi recorded a dip in the temperature along with chilly winds on Tuesday morning as compared to the past few days.

The minimum temperature recorded in the national capital was 6.6 degrees Celsius with a thin layer of fog covering parts of Delhi this morning. Yesterday, the minimum temperature was 7.8 degrees Celsius.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in the national capital for February 1.



09:08 IST, January 28th 2025

Maha Kumbh: Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam to take holy dip

Devotees continued to arrive at Triveni Sangam on Tuesday to participate in the world's biggest religious congregation, Maha Kumbh 2025.
Meanwhile, Yog Guru Baba Ramdev conducted a free yoga therapy and meditation camp for the second consecutive day at Sri Gurukasharni Kumbh Mela Camp in Prayagraj.


08:12 IST, January 28th 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha conclave & 38th National Games today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Odisha and the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand today.

According to an official release, the Prime Minister will inaugurate programmes in Odisha at around 11 am at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Thereafter, he will travel to Dehradun in Uttarakhand and at around 6 PM, he will inaugurate the 38th National Games.



07:31 IST, January 28th 2025

UP: Seers call for establishing Sanatan Board at Dharm Sansad

Seers representing various monastic orders and groups called for establishing a Sanatan Board at a 'Dharm Sansad' held amid the Maha Kumbh here on Monday. Jagadguru Vidya Bhaskar Ji Maharaj urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to abolish the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, stating that the law was imposed without consultation to protect mosques built by demolishing Hindu temples.


07:30 IST, January 28th 2025

ED arrests two people involved in 'digital arrest' scam

The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Chennai zonal office arrested two people in connection with a "digital arrest" scam, in which the accused allegedly defrauded people with mule accounts, and converted illicit cash into cryptocurrency and transferred it overseas.

ED had started investigating the alleged scam after a complaint by a senior citizen to Chennai Police, mentioning that the two scammers defrauded the person of Rs 33 Lakh.

"Both suspects played a key role in managing mule accounts, converting illicit cash into cryptocurrency, and transferring it overseas," read a statement by ED.



06:59 IST, January 28th 2025

Man thrashed on suspicion of cattle smuggling, dies in hospital

A 45-year-old man was allegedly beaten up by some people on suspicion he was a cattle smuggler, leading to his death at Delhi's Safdarganj Hospital in the early of Sunday, according to police.

Yusuf was a resident of Ghudpur village under the Mundkati police station in Haryana's Palwal district.

Police said they have registered an FIR at the Mundkati police station against unidentified persons on the basis of a complaint by Yusuf's family who alleged 'gau rakshak' were behind the fatal attack.


06:58 IST, January 28th 2025

Chhattisgarh Dy CM cites secularism, congratulates Uttarkhand on implementation of UCC

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma questioned giving "special provisions" to any particular religious group despite India being a secular nation and congratulating the people of Uttarakhand on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to implement Uniform Civil Code on January 27.

Dhami called it a "historic moment for Uttarakhand" and also announced January 27 will be celebrated as "UCC Diwas."



06:50 IST, January 28th 2025

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav arrives in Japan to boost state's economy

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived in Japan on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening the state’s economic ties and attracting investments.

On his arrival, Yadav received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora.

His four-day trip is part of the ‘Invest in Madhya Pradesh’ business affiliation campaign that started last year. The campaign will culminate in the 'Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investors Summit 2025', scheduled to be held in Bhopal on February 24 and 25.

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