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Updated 02:42 IST, December 16th 2024

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar Quits Over Denied Ministerial Post

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The newly elected BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is set to expand its cabinet, with the oath of office ceremony scheduled to be held in Nagpur. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has arrived in Nagpur and is holding a massive rally ahead of the announcement of the cabinet expansion, followed by the oath-taking ceremony.

A senior BJP leader mentioned that 30-32 ministers are expected to take oath. Including the chief minister, the council of ministers in Maharashtra can have a maximum of 43 members.

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra on December 5, with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar being sworn in as his deputies.

After being denied ministerial post, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits.

Following the cabinet expansion, the state's week-long winter session is scheduled to begin in Nagpur on December 16.

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22:53 IST, December 15th 2024

Assam CM Mourns the Loss of Ustad Zakir Hussain

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22:52 IST, December 15th 2024

Tripura CM Manik Saha Helps Accident Victim on Gokulnagar Road

Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha stopped his convo to help an injured person lying after a road accident on Gokulnagar Road in Sepahijala District, earlier today.
 


22:28 IST, December 15th 2024

Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73.


22:06 IST, December 15th 2024

Union Minister Raksha Khadse, PT Usha, and Sunaina Prakash Visit Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Union Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse, President of Indian Olympic Association PT Usha, Chairman GTCC Sunaina Prakash paid a courtesy visit to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister's residence.


22:01 IST, December 15th 2024

Maharashtra Cabinet Department Allocation Finalized in 2-3 Days, says CM Fadnavis

On the swearing-in ceremony of cabinet ministers in the Maharashtra government, CM Devendra Fadnavis says "Regarding the allocation of departments, we have arrived on a consensus. It will be finalised in the next 2-3 days"


21:50 IST, December 15th 2024

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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attended the Kutch Rann Utsav earlier today.


21:25 IST, December 15th 2024

Preparations for 450 Million Pilgrims at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, says UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh

The Uttar Pradesh government has made preparations for the participation of 450 million pilgrims, saints and tourists during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a state minister said on Sunday.

The grand spiritual gathering will take place from January 13 (Paush Poornima) to February 26 (Maha Shivratri) in Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh is organised every 12 years.

Addressing a press conference in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal, UP’s Minister for Jal Shakti and Flood Control Swatantra Dev Singh said the congregation will surpass the previous ones in grandeur and divine essence.


21:12 IST, December 15th 2024

Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in New Delhi

EAM Dr S Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in New Delhi.


20:51 IST, December 15th 2024

Fadnavis Announces Performance Audit for Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers

On the swearing-in ceremony of cabinet ministers in the Maharashtra government, CM Devendra Fadnavis says "We are going to have a performance audit of all the minisiters and in the audit, if it is noticed that the minister is not doing the right work, then that minister will be reconsidered."


20:37 IST, December 15th 2024

Fadnavis Addresses Parbhani Violence, Promises Constitutional Action

On the swearing-in ceremony of cabinet ministers in the Maharashtra government, CM Devendra Fadnavis says "Regarding the violence in Maharashtra's Parbhani city, I have to make a request that it is not right to react in this way. This government will never do anything against the constitution. Action has been taken against some people. Three accused have been found..."


20:22 IST, December 15th 2024

Shinde Defends EVMs, Highlights Cabinet Achievements at Maharashtra Swearing-In

On the swearing-in ceremony of cabinet ministers in the Maharashtra government, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says "A letter has been given regarding EVM. Everyone has seen the work we did. 86 cabinet meetings were held and 850 decisions were taken. Even after this, we will work as a team. After winning in Karnataka, Jharkhand and these places, they say that EVM is good and if they lose, they blame the Election Commission. We will nurture everything that has been given to us..."


20:06 IST, December 15th 2024

President Murmu Attends Vijay Diwas Eve Reception at Army House

President Droupadi Murmu attended an 'At-Home' reception at Army House on the eve of Vijay Diwas. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi were among those present on the occasion. The President also interacted with the guests.


19:56 IST, December 15th 2024

HM Shah interacts with Maoists who surrendered and joined mainstream

Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacts with the naxalites who have surrendered and joined the mainstream in Jagdalpur.

During his address he says, "...In 2019, PM Narendra Modi gave me the opportunity to become the Home Minister of this country. At that time, our youth used to take up arms and ruin their lives by indulging in violence and keeping the entire region away from development in Kashmir, northeast and naxal areas... Then, we decided that whoever wants to give up arms, will be allowed to do so. From 2019 to 2024, in the Northeast, 9000 people have surrendered...In Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra also, a lot of youth have surrendered in naxal-affected areas. The Government of India is making a comprehensive plan for the welfare of the surrendered youth..."


19:39 IST, December 15th 2024

Sanjay Shirsat Calls Cabinet Minister Oath 'Biggest Achievement'

After taking oath as cabinet minister in the state government, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat says "This is the biggest achievement of my life. This chance has been given to me by Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar...CM Fadnavis has to take the final call on the portfolios..."


19:37 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal Says INDI Alliance is Shattered, Predicts BJP Win in Delhi

BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal says, "The INDI alliance is almost shattered now. On one side there is talk of making Mamata Banerjee the leader, on the other side there is talk of making Sharad Pawar the leader... Arvind Kejriwal's party's announcement that they will fight (the assembly elections) alone is telling their fate. He (Arvind Kejriwal) has understood that he will be finished if he fights the elections together with Congress. He is going to be finished anyway... Now the BJP government is going to be formed in Delhi."


19:35 IST, December 15th 2024

CM Nayab Saini Announces Grand Celebration for Sant Sain Maharaj's Birth Anniversary

A delegation of Saini community met Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at Sant Kabir Kutir.

CM Nayab Singh Saini says, "Next year, the government will celebrate the birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Shri Sain Maharaj in a grand manner at the state level... Every eligible beneficiary is getting the benefits of government schemes sitting at home..."


18:42 IST, December 15th 2024

Uttarakhand CM Launches Logo, Theme Song, Mascot for 38th National Games

 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends the launching of the logo, theme song and mascot for the 38th National Games in Dehradun. Uttarakhand will host the 38th National Games.


18:14 IST, December 15th 2024

Ramdas Athawale Seeks Ministerial Berth for RPI in Maharashtra Cabinet

"I held a conversation with Amit Shah ji, but I will meet him again. I am going to Delhi. We thought that our name will be there in this (Maharashtra Cabinet expansion), and Devendra Fadnavis had promised us about it as well. However, it was not implemented. I will try to meet Amit Shah ji and JP Nadda ji, and the RPI should be given ministerial berth," says Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale at a press conference in Mumbai.


17:54 IST, December 15th 2024

Sanjay Shirsat and Nitesh Rane Sworn in as Maharashtra Ministers

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat and BJP leader Nitesh Rane take oath as Cabinet Minister in the state government, at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur.


17:38 IST, December 15th 2024

Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits

After being denied ministerial post, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits.


17:33 IST, December 15th 2024

Shambhuraj Desai, Ashish Shelar, Aditi Tatkare Sworn in as Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers

Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai, BJP leader Ashish Shelar, NCP leader Aditi Tatkare take oath as Cabinet Minister in the state government, at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur.


17:20 IST, December 15th 2024

Sena MLA Shambhuraj Desai sworn-in as minister

Sena MLA Shambhuraj Desai sworn-in as Maharashtra minister.


17:17 IST, December 15th 2024

Ashok Uike of BJP takes oath as minister

Ashok Uike of BJP takes oath as minister.


17:16 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP's Atul Save takes oath as minister

BJP's Atul Save takes oath as minister.


17:12 IST, December 15th 2024

Pankaja Munde takes oath as Minister in Maharashtra Cabinet

Daughter of Gopinath Munde, Pankaja Munde takes oath as Minister in Maharashtra Cabinet.


17:10 IST, December 15th 2024

Jaikumar Rawal takes oath as minister

Jaikumar Rawal takes oath as Maharashtra minister.


17:08 IST, December 15th 2024

Sena MLA Uday Samant Sworn in as Minister in Fadnavis Cabinet

Sena MLA Uday Samant Sworn in as Minister in Fadnavis Cabinet.


17:07 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha takes oath as minister

BJP MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha takes oath as Maharashtra minister.


17:03 IST, December 15th 2024

Dhananjay Munde sworn-in as minister in Maharashtra Cabinet

Dhananjay Munde sworn-in as minister in Maharashtra Cabinet.


17:03 IST, December 15th 2024

Sena MLA Sanjay Rathod takes oath as minister

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Rathod takes oath as minister in Fadnavis Cabinet.


17:02 IST, December 15th 2024

Sena MLA Dada Bhuse takes oath as minister

Shiv Sena MLA Dada Bhuse takes oath as minister.


17:01 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP MLA Ganesh Naik takes oath as Minister

BJP MLA Ganesh Naik takes oath as Minister.


17:01 IST, December 15th 2024

Shiv Sena's Gulabrao Patil sworn-in as Maharashtra Minister

Shiv Sena's Gulabrao Patil sworn-in as Maharashtra Minister in Fadnavis Cabinet.


16:59 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP's Girish Mahajan takes oath as Minister in Fadnavis Cabinet

BJP's Girish Mahajan takes oath as Minister in Fadnavis Cabinet.


16:54 IST, December 15th 2024

NCP leader Hasan Mushrif sworn in as Maharashtra minister

NCP leader Hasan Mushrif sworn in as Maharashtra minister.


16:52 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP's Chandrakant Patil Sworn in as Maharashtra Cabinet Minister

Chandrakant Patil take oath as Cabinet Minister in the state government, at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur.


16:50 IST, December 15th 2024

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Sworn in as Maharashtra Minister

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil takes oath as minister


16:47 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule Sworn in as Maharashtra Cabinet Minister

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule takes oath as Cabinet Minister in the state government, at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur.


16:46 IST, December 15th 2024

CM Fadnavis cabinet expansion takes shape

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar at the Raj Bhavan in Nagpur, where the swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers of Maharashtra Government will take place.


16:36 IST, December 15th 2024

73% Drop in Security Personnel Deaths, 70% in Civilian Deaths Due to Naxalism Crackdown, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "In the last 10 years, we have worked against Naxalism on both fronts... Today, there is a reduction of 73% in the deaths of security personnel, and 70% in the deaths of civilians in areas which were the stronghold of Naxals since 1973... By 31 March 2026, we will completely finish Naxalism from our country..."


16:21 IST, December 15th 2024

Brijbhushan Singh Supports One Nation, One Election, Criticizes Congress

On One Nation One Election, BJP leader* Brijbhushan Sharan Singh says, "Since independence, simultaneous elections have been held in the country, but later it was removed. Congress misused Article 356 the most and elected governments were toppled... PM Modi and the central government have taken this decision in the interest of the country... Holding elections repeatedly hinders development work..."


16:03 IST, December 15th 2024

PM Modi's Lok Sabha Speech Offers Guidance on Constitution, Growth: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi says, "...PM Modi spoke to all the members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha for more than 1.5 hours. He talked about 11 action points that we have to work on in the days to come. This was a very enlightening speech. It was a kind of guidance for all of us. As you know, we were talking about the Constitution for 2 days. We had debates on the Constitution and many of the MPs gave their views on the Indian Constitution that was adpoted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 and since then, till now, the Indian Constitution has been the lighthouse. I can only say that the Prime Minister of the country gave a direction, gave a path for all of us to follow and this direction, this path was not for the members of the NDA only. The Prime Minister is the Prime Minister of the entire country. So when he spoke, whatever he said, whatever directions he gave, these directions were meant for all the members of Parliament from all across the political parties. The only goal that Prime Minister said we had was to follow the provisions of the Constitution and to see that we emerge as one of the fastest growing economy..."


15:52 IST, December 15th 2024

Vice President Dhankhar, Officials Visit Jai Vilas Palace in Gwalior

 Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and others visited Jai Vilas Palace, in Gwalior.

They had lunch and toured the palace with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his wife. 


15:40 IST, December 15th 2024

Odisha's Forest Economy Key Focus at State Conference, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "A state level conference of the Non Gazetted Forest Officer Association of Odisha was organised here today. The coverage of forest and plantation in Odisha is about 36%. PM Narendra Modi has given a call for Mission LiFE. He has also given a call for 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam'. The main center of our Odisha's economic policy is the forests of the state and how to take that forest based economy forward, increase tourism, employment and sustainability, all this as discussed today..."


15:25 IST, December 15th 2024

'History will be made as Shiv Sena, NCP, and BJP leaders take oath for Maharashtra's progress, says Shaina NC

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC says "History is going to be created today. The leaders of Shiv Sena, NCP and BJP are going to take oath as ministers in Nagpur today and are going to work for the betterment of Maharashtra."


15:23 IST, December 15th 2024

'Congress Stuck in Nepotism' says BJP Leader Nisith Pramanik

On PM Narendra Modi's speech, BJP leader Nisith Pramanik says, "No party is just for a family, a party is formed by organising the common people. It is formed to fulfil their demands. But Congress could not get out of nepotism and family system in any state. So it is natural that PM Modi will speak on this topic and whenever PM Modi talks about nepotism, Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family get irritated..."


14:43 IST, December 15th 2024

Bihar doubles down on investments as industrial growth surges

Bihar, once seen as less industry-friendly, has seen a surge in big ticket investments from the likes of Adani Group to Coca-Cola as it packages its vast resources with progressive policy to lure investors.

Its industries and tourism minister Nitish Mishra, with his CEO-style approach to governance, is pivoting Bihar into a state that could be a gateway for investors to eastern India.

Mishra says the perception bias regarding Bihar's industrial capabilities is slowly being overcome.


14:42 IST, December 15th 2024

ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai

The country's first diabetes biobank, a repository of population-based biological samples aimed at supporting scientific research, has been established in Chennai by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF).

The biobank set up at the MDRF, Chennai aims to gather, process, store and distribute biospecimens to assist scientific studies with the permission of the ICMR.

The biobank will facilitate advanced research on the causes of diabetes, the variations of the Indian type of diabetes and related disorders, said Dr V Mohan, chairman of the MDRF and Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre.


14:42 IST, December 15th 2024

Gujarat: Four held in Surat with FICN with face value of Rs 2.57 cr

Four persons were arrested in Surat in Gujarat with fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 2.57 crore, a police official said on Sunday.The four accused, three of whom are from Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar district) in neighbouring Maharashtra, were walking with three bags when they were apprehended at a check post in Saroli on Saturday evening, the official said.


13:49 IST, December 15th 2024

Punjab DGP, Central govt representative, meet farmer leader Dallewal

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav accompanied by Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs Mayank Mishra on Sunday met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on fast-unto-death to press the Centre to accept the demands of farmers, and enquired about his health.

The 70-year-old Dallewal, a cancer patient, has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 to press the Centre to accept the agitating farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops.

Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, "We came to enquire about the health of Dallewal." Government of India's representative Mayank Mishra was specially sent here, he added.


13:21 IST, December 15th 2024

'We are committed to end Naxalism before March 31, 2026': HM Amit Shah

'We are committed to end Naxalism before March 31, 2026': HM Amit Shah said while speaking at President's Police Colour Award function in Raipur.


13:20 IST, December 15th 2024

HM Amit Shah Attends President's Police Colour Award Function in Raipur, Addresses Crowd

HM Amit Shah Attends President's Police Colour Award Function in Raipur, Addresses Crowd


12:53 IST, December 15th 2024

Maha CM Devendra receives grand welcome at Nagpur airport on arrival

Maha CM Devendra receives grand welcome at Nagpur airport on arrival


12:39 IST, December 15th 2024

12 MLAs from Shiv Sena to take oath as ministers today in Maharashtra cabinet expansion

Twelve MLAs from Shiv Sena are set to take oath as ministers in Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Sunday.

Shiv Sena MLA Bharatshet Gogawale said that the oath-taking ceremony will take place at 4 pm today.

According to Gogawale, twelve MLAs from his party including himself will take oath as ministers of which seven are new faces.
"Oath ceremony will take place at 4 pm today. So, we have all come to Nagpur. 7 people are new (who will take oath as ministers) and 5 are being repeated," Gogawale told ANI.

Meanwhile, BJP MLA Girish Mahajan said that he got a call from the state BJP Chief announcing his selection as minister.
"State BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule called me and told me that I have to take oath (as Maharashtra Minister) at 4 pm. I will take oath as the minister for the third time. I express gratitude to the party," Mahajan told ANI.


12:38 IST, December 15th 2024

4 tribals killed, 15 injured as tractor-trolley overturns in MP's Gwalior

 Four tribal persons were killed and 15 others injured when a tractor-trolley overturned in an attempt to save a buffalo in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district, police said on Sunday.

The accident took place at around 10.30 pm on Saturday in Ghatigaon area, an official said.

As many as 31 persons, belonging to the Saharia tribal community, had gone to a forest in Pai Kho village for collecting herbs.



12:21 IST, December 15th 2024

Bahraich violence: Arms license of three accused confiscated

The district administration has cancelled and confiscated the arms licenses of three accused of murdering a man during communal violence in October in Maharajganj town of the district.

A 22-year-old man identified as Ram Gopal Mishra was shot dead and about half a dozen people were injured in stone pelting and firing as communal violence broke out during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich on October 13.


11:49 IST, December 15th 2024

BEST bus accident: Motorcyclist gets run over in Mumbai

Days after a BEST bus mowed down seven persons in Kurla, a motorcyclist got run over by an electric bus of the transport body in the Govandi area here, police said on Sunday.The accident occurred at the Shivaji Nager junction in Govandi late on Saturday night, an official said.


11:32 IST, December 15th 2024

Arms, ammunition recovered from two Manipur districts

Security forces recovered firearms and ammunition during search operations in Manipur’s Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts, police said.The seized arms include an assault rifle, a single-barrel gun and hand grenades, they said.The recovery was made during search operations at Keirao Khunou area, a police statement said on Saturday.


11:31 IST, December 15th 2024

BSF jawan injured in IED explosion in Chhattisgarh

A jawan of the Border Security Force was injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded while his team was trying to defuse it in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday, police said.The blast occurred around 9.30 am on the Hetarkasa village road near Panidobir camp, where a team of security personnel was out on an area domination operation, Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela said.


11:06 IST, December 15th 2024

Below-normal temperatures recorded in Delhi

Minumum temperature in the national capital dropped further on Sunday. According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature recorded in Delhi at 5.30 am today was recorded at 6 degrees Celsius. A day earlier, it was 9.4 degrees Celsius.

At Safdarjung Observatory, the minimum temperature was recorded at 4.9 degrees Celsius at 8.30 am today. The drop in temperature in 24 hours here is 3.1 degrees Celsius and it is 4 degrees Celsius below the normal temperature of the season.

The minimum temperature recorded at Palam Observatory at 8.30 am today was 6.2 degrees Celsius which is 3 degrees Celsius below the normal temperature of the season. The drop in temperature in 24 hours is 0.2 degrees Celsius.


10:57 IST, December 15th 2024

Maharashtra CM Leaves for Nagpur to Attend Oath-Taking Ceremony

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, left for Nagpur from his Sagar bungalow in Mumbai.


10:33 IST, December 15th 2024

PM Modi to chair National Conference of Chief Secretaries today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the concluding day of the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi on Sunday.

According to an official release, the three-day Conference held from 13 to 15 December 2024 will emphasise the evolution and implementation of a common development agenda and blueprint for cohesive action in partnership with the states.

It will be another key step towards further boosting the partnership between the Centre and the state governments, the release mentioned.


10:18 IST, December 15th 2024

Man 'thrashed' to death in West Bengal's Kulpi

A man died after a group of people allegedly thrashed him at Kulpi in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, a senior police officer said.

The incident took place at Kalitala area of Ramakrishnapur gram panchayat on Saturday night when Kunal Adhya (22) was returning home.

The officer said police were investigating reports that Adhya was beaten up by members of a rival group over a dispute concerning a local club.

Another person was seriously injured while trying to save Adhya during the alleged assault, he said.

He is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.

Security has been strengthened in the area, the officer added.


10:17 IST, December 15th 2024

30 injured as iron gate collapses at event venue in Odisha's Cuttack

 Over 30 people, including women and children, were injured after a gate at the venue of a folk theatre show collapsed in Odisha’s Cuttack district, police said.

The incident took place at Raisunguda in Salepur area on Saturday night as the people were passing through the iron structure, they said.

The injured have been admitted to Salepur hospital, a police officer said.

Six of them, who suffered critical injuries, were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, he said.

An investigation is underway.


10:16 IST, December 15th 2024

Delhi's minimum temperature 4.9 degrees C; air quality 'poor'

The minimum temperature in Delhi settled three notches below the season's average at 4.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the Met office said.

The city on Thursday recorded the lowest temperature of this winter season so far with the minimum temperature dipping to 4.5 degrees Celsius.

According to the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 23 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category with a reading of 257 at 9 am.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.


09:37 IST, December 15th 2024

Five shops gutted in fire in Bhubaneswar market

 Five shops were gutted in a fire that broke out in a vegetable market in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar city, officials said on Sunday.The incident took place around 11.30 pm at the Unit-1 market on Saturday, they said, adding, there were no reports of any injury.Two fire service teams rushed to the spot and doused the flames, the officials said.


09:36 IST, December 15th 2024

Pakistani drone with narcotics seized near IB in Jammu

 A Pakistani drone carrying nearly half a kg of high-grade narcotic substance was seized by the Border Security Force near the International Border here, officials said on Sunday.The quadcopter entered India from across the border and was seized from the Chinaz Border Outpost area in the Arnia sector late Saturday, they said.


09:35 IST, December 15th 2024

Atul Subhash suicide case: Police arrest wife Nikita Singhania, two others

Three people have been arrested in connection with the Atul Subhash death case who committed suicide by hanging alleging harassment by his wife, Karnataka police said, adding that Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania has been arrested from Haryana's Gurugram.

According to the police, the other two accused, identified as Nisha Singhania, mother of Nikita Singhania and her brother, Anurag Singhania, were arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad. All the three accused in this case were sent to judicial custody as per the order of the court, police said.


09:15 IST, December 15th 2024

Couple gets trapped in car lift in Thane highrise; rescued

A couple was safely rescued after their car got stuck in an automobile lift at a highrise in Maharashtra's Thane city, an official said on Sunday.The four-wheeler got trapped in a three-tier car lift of a 20-storey building in the Shastri Nagar area at 10.48 pm on Saturday, the official said.


09:14 IST, December 15th 2024

Indian Army host Soldierathon to mark 53rd anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war victory

The Indian army, in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Government, on Sunday hosted a Soldierathon in Raipur to mark the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. Former Army Chief General VK Singh flagged off the Soldierathon.

Speaking to ANI, General (retd) VK Singh said that the main objective of the Soldierathon is to inspire people to stay fit.

"The main objective of Soldierathon is to inspire people to stay fit so that the new generation can stay fit. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War. When we all unite, Naxalism will end automatically," General (retd) Singh said.


08:51 IST, December 15th 2024

BJP prepares for upcoming Municipal elections in Uttarakhand, CM Dhami meets MPs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had a detailed discussion with Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs on the preparations and strategy for the upcoming municipal elections on Saturday at Uttarakhand Bhawan, New Delhi.

The discussion was held in the presence of BJP National General Secretary and State In-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam.

State BJP President Mahendra Bhatt and Organization General Secretary Ajaey Kumar were also present on this occasion.


08:27 IST, December 15th 2024

Those who speak truth are threatened with impeachment: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hit out at the Opposition for initiating impeachment notices against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Allahabad High Court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, saying "whoever speaks the truth" is threatened in this way.


08:23 IST, December 15th 2024

Delhi's air quality further deteriorates as city reels under cold wave conditions

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Sunday continued to be in the 'poor category' with further deterioration as the city experienced cold wave conditions.

According to the CPCB, the AQI was measured at 246 at 7 am in Delhi on Sunday. On Saturday, it was measured at 212. The temperature in the national capital also further dropped. According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature in Delhi at 5.30 am on Sunday was recorded at 6 degrees Celsius. A day earlier it was 9.4 degrees Celsius.

In Anand Vihar, Alipur, Bawana and Burari Crossing, the AQI was recorded at 292, 256, 298 and 288 respectively.


08:05 IST, December 15th 2024

Bhadohi: 23-year-old arrested for raping minor

A 23-year-old man accused of raping a 16-year-old minor girl from Maharashtra's Bhandara district several times over the last eight months was arrested on Saturday, police said. The victim had lodged an FIR in Bhandara which was transferred by the police there to Gopiganj Police Station in Bhadohi for further legal action, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Meenakshi Katyayan.


07:47 IST, December 15th 2024

Anti-drone system deployed at Maha Kumbh

 A robust anti-drone system has been deployed here to ensure the safety of devotees who will attend the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement on Saturday.The anti-drone system was activated on Friday and it successfully intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), it said.


07:40 IST, December 15th 2024

India sends 60 tonnes of medical assistance to Jamaica

India has dispatched a fresh consignment of around 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities to Jamaica which will support the country's healthcare needs and enhance their disaster preparedness.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal shared the details of the humanitarian assistance on Saturday.
"India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Jamaica. A consignment of approx 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, Gensets & other utilities has departed for Jamaica. This assistance will support health care needs and rehabilitation of medical infrastructure as well as strengthen the disaster preparedness of against Hurricanes," Jaiswal stated in a post on X.


07:35 IST, December 15th 2024

Tripura CM inaugurates regional Saras fair, highlights state's growing tourism

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday, highlighted that tourists are slowly realising the good places to visit, and further expressed his desire to develop tourism in the state.

CM Saha inaugurated the 19th regional Saras Fair event at the International Fair Ground at Hapania in the Agartala district of the state. The fair will be going on till December 26.


07:18 IST, December 15th 2024

Kerala bags 2nd place in 2024 National Energy Conservation Awards: CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said the state bagged the second position in the 2024 National Energy Conservation Award for its exemplary energy efficiency initiatives across key sectors.

Hailing the achievement, Vijayan said that the award was a recognition of the state's model in energy conservation.

"Kerala wins 2nd place in the National Energy Conservation Award 2024 for exemplary energy efficiency initiatives across key sectors! This recognition reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation.


07:18 IST, December 15th 2024

As Cold Wave conditions grips Delhi, People look to night shelters for respite

As Cold Wave Conditions Grips Delhi, People Look to Night Shelters for Respite


06:56 IST, December 15th 2024

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose attends Tata Steel World Athletic Gold Label Race, Kolkata


West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose attends Tata Steel World Athletic Gold Label Race, Kolkata 


06:48 IST, December 15th 2024

HM Amit Shah on 3-Day Visit to Chhattisgarh, For Counterinsurgency Review

HM Amit Shah on 3-Day Visit to Chhattisgarh, For Counterinsurgency Review

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Published 06:50 IST, December 15th 2024