A day ahead of the R-Day, security stepped up in Kashmir
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Kashmir witnessed a beef-up in security a day ahead of the Republic Day functions.
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Ram temple consecration is a landmark ceremony in India’s continued re-discovery: Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Stating that there have been many events including the G20 summit under India's Presidency and Chandrayaan-3 in the last year for the citizens to rejoice and take pride, President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2024 said that consecration of idol of Lord Ram is a landmark ceremony in India’s continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage.
SC stays criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party leader for remarks on ‘Ramcharitmanas’
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya for his alleged controversial remarks on Tulasidas’ Ramcharitmanas.
Halal ban: SC grants interim protection to Jamiat Chief Mahmood Madani
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim protection to Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind Chief Mahmood Madani from coercive action over the UP Government's ban on Halal products.
SC to lay down guidelines to ensure transperency in by ED probes
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would frame guidelines to ensure that the cases investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and state government officials are fair and transparent.
UP: 12 killed as tanker collides with auto in Shahjahanpur
Shahjahanpur (UP)/UNI: Twelve people were killed when a tanker collided with an auto-rickshaw due to dense fog in Allahganj area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, a police officer said.
Ex-Karnataka CM and prominent Lingayat face Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP
New Delhi: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Thursday returned to BJP, giving a major ‘Lingayat’ fillip to the party ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
French President Macron, chief guest of India's Jan 26 Republic Day show, arrives in Jaipur today
Jaipur/IBNS: French President Emmanuel Macron, who is the chief guest for this year's centerpiece Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, arrived in Jaipur on Thursday as part of his two-day state visit to India.
Largest single-stone Lord Shani idol will install at Pournamikkavu Temple
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: An idol of Lord Shani, claimed to be one of the largest and highest in the world, will be installed at the Pournamikkavu Devi temple near Vizhinjam Sea Port, which is located close to the international ship route.
Kashmir: Stepped up security ahead of Republic Day
Srinagar/UNI: Kashmir witnessed a stepped up security day ahead of the Republic Day functions.
Republic Day: Govt announces Gallantry, service medals to 1,132 security personnel
New Delhi/UNI: A day ahead of Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday announced the gallantry and service medals to 1132 personnel of the Police, Fire Service, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Service.
UNGA President Dennis Francis calls on Indian President Droupadi Murmu
Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called on Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday when he appreciated her for India being the championing the voice of the Global South.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Assam Police transfers case against Rahul Gandhi to CID
New Delhi/IBNS: The Assam Police has transferred the case filed against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his associates over the clash between the party workers and cops took place during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the northeastern state, media reports said.
Delhi Police to feature all-women contingent in Republic Day Parade
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Police will feature an all-women contingent in the Republic Day Parade on January 26.
United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis discusses Ukraine, Gaza during meeting with S Jaishankar
United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday when they discussed wide-ranging issues related to global peace and security situation that include the current state in Gaza and Ukraine.
United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis visits Jaipur Foot Centre, calls it an example of 'Indian ingenuity'
United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis on Wednesday visited Jaipur Foot Centre in Rajasthan and said it is an example of Indian ingenuity and a pinnacle of innovation that restores hope and dignity.
3 lakh devotees visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Day 2, Yogi Adityanath holds meeting to review security
Ayodhya/IBNS: Braving the cold weather and clad in warm clothes, around three lakh devotees lined up outside the newly inaugurated Ram temple on Wednesday morning amid tight security arrangements.
Mamata unsubscribes INDIA alliance in Bengal, AAP follows her in Punjab
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday dropped a bombshell switching her Trinamool Congress off from the anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national alliance, INDIA, in West Bengal, slamming the principal opposition force Congress just months ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Cabinet adopts resolution to congratulate PM for Ram Temple ceremony
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday adopted a resolution to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully leading the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22.
Rahul Gandhi challenges Assam CM, says not afraid of police case
Guwahati/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday challenged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, asserting that he is not afraid of any police case registered against him.
Mamata Banerjee suffers minor head injury after her car meets with accident
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a minor head injury while returning from a meeting in Purba Bardhman district on Wednesday.
After Mamata Banerjee, CM Bhagwant Mann announces AAP will contest Lok Sabha Polls alone in Punjab
Just an hour after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her Trinamool Congress will contest the national polls in Bengal alone, Punjab Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced a similar stance, giving a jolt to the INDIA alliance.
Ram Lalla statue, which could not make it to Ayodhya Temple's 'garbha griha', is placed here
India celebrated the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the rituals and ensuring his Bharatiya Janata Party delivered a 35-year-old promise, which many believe will give a strong point to the ruling outfit ahead of the national polls this year.
Government explains the reason behind Ayodhya's Ram lalla idol being so 'extraordinary'
Ayodhya is witnessing thousands of devotees thronging the newly constructed Ram Temple every day to get a glimpse of the Hindu deity revered across the world's most populous nation.
Assam Rifles jawan shoots six personnel in Manipur
Imphal/UNI: Six Assam Rifles personnel were injured when a jawan, identified as Sangpi Baite, went berserk firing on his own room mates at Sajik Tampak in Chandel district on Tuesday night.
Kashmir: Police arrest 2 drug peddlers with contraband substances in Budgam and Baramulla
Srinagar/UNI: Police arrested two drug peddlers along with contraband substances in the twin districts of Budgam and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday.
Bengal: ED begins raid at TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh's house at Sandeshkhali
Kolkata/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday began raids at TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh's house at Sarberia,Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, aided by a company of armed central forces, in connection with alleged PDS scam.
Mamata Banerjee announces TMC will fight 2024 General Elections alone in Bengal
Kolkata/IBNS: In a jolt to INDIA, the alliance formed by more than 20 opposition parties, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her Trinamool Congress (TMC) will fight out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alone in the upcoming General Elections.
Elon Musk says India not having a permanent seat in UN Security Council is absurd
New Delhi/IBNS: Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said India not having a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) despite being the most populous country is "absurd".
Assam CM directs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for 'provoking crowds'
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Tuesday instructed the DG of Assam Police to register a case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "unruly behaviour" and attempt to "provoke the crowd" during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Guwahati.