Twenty civilian vehicles stuck due to heavy snowfall in Razdan Pass of Jammu & Kashmir’s Bandipora district were rescued on Tuesday in a night-long operation by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
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BJP top guns to boom across Maha for Assembly poll campaigns today
BJP top guns including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini among others will on Tuesday criss-cross Maharashtra to hold rallies for party nominees and MahaYuti candidates for the Assembly elections slated for November 20.
Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution as air quality dips
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's AQI at 7:30 A.M. on Tuesday was 355, while surrounding NCR cities also recorded high AQI levels: Haryana's Faridabad was at 205, Gurugram at 234, while Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad was at 269, Greater Noida at 286, and Noida at 235.
PM Modi to address three rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra today
With less than a week to go for campaigning to end in poll-bound Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address three public meetings on Tuesday and campaign for MahaYuti candidates in the state.
'Namo buddhaya': Kiren Rijiju expresses gratitude on visit to Buddha memorial in Maharashtra's Nashik
The Union Minister Rijiju on Monday shared a post on X: नमो बुद्धाय! I'm completely at Peace, after going to sacred Trirashmi Buddha Smarak of Shantidoot Foundation at Nashik in Maharashtra."
Russian Deputy PM calls on PM Modi ahead of key intergovernmental meeting
Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday ahead of the 25th Session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation that will be held in New Delhi on Tuesday.
PM Modi congratulates 'friend' Ramgoolam on 'historic electoral victory' in Mauritius
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening congratulated Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Labour Party and former Prime Minister of Mauritius, on his victory in the country' legislative elections held on Sunday.
New CJI Sanjiv Khanna aims to reduce trial duration
Underscoring the need for focused reforms on criminal case management, newly sworn in Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Monday said that he aims to work on reducing trial duration.
RG Kar case: Sanjay Roy accuses former Kolkata CP of conspiracy to frame him
Civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, who is so far the ‘sole prime accused’ in the ghastly rape and murder of a lady junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, on Monday, claimed that the former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal was the main conspirator in framing him in the case.
‘My most happiest’: Priyanka Gandhi ends Wayanad bypoll campaign with Malayalam touch
Congress General Secretary and Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that her election campaign has turned out to be the "most happiest" she has had in the past 35 years.
I suffered a lot in Congress for 14 years, was victim of dirty internal politics: Ashok Chavan
Amid the ongoing campaign, BJP Rajya Sabha member and former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan revealed reasons behind quitting the Congress party.
Bombay HC grants bail to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal on medical grounds
The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail, on medical grounds, to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate.
US oil drilling costs may reach $67-$70 per barrel by 2026 under Trump
The Donald Trump presidency in the US could have a significant impact on the oil market, with potential growth largely dictated by price, according to a report on Monday.
PM Modi interacts with BJP booth workers, vows to free Jharkhand from graft
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed Jharkhand BJP booth workers in an interactive session under the 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot' initiative. He said that while the state is rich in resources and potential, it has suffered due to corruption, mafia influence, and poor governance under the current regime.
Maha polls: Mahayuti, MVA strive to weather friendly fights
Although the Mahayuti comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP as well as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) have succeeded in calming down most of the rebels, they now face another challenge, i.e. to weather friendly fights for the victory of official nominees.
Naqvi hits out at Tauqeer Raza over ‘call to gherao capital’, calls for reining in ‘anarchists’
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday blasted the Islamic cleric Tauqeer Raza over his inflammatory and provocative remarks and called for a decisive shift to bring the ‘anarchy’ surrounding the Waqf bill, within the bounds of constitutional framework.
India leads global AI adoption with 30pc companies maximising AI value: Report
India leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption with 30 per cent of companies in the country having maximised AI’s value potential -- surpassing the global average of 26 per cent, according to a report.
Gold prices fall to Rs 77,000 per 10 grams; silver below Rs 91,000 per kg
According to the Indian Bullion Jewelers Association (IBJA), the prices of 24-carat gold have slipped to Rs 77,030 per 10 grams. The rate of 22-carat gold is Rs 75,180 per 10 grams and the price of 20-carat gold is Rs 68,550 per 10 grams.
Bengal by-polls: TMC leader writes to ECI seeking intervention on crucial issues
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O’Brien wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday, seeking the latter’s intervention on issues pertaining to upcoming by-elections for 6 assembly constituencies in West Bengal.
J&K Police rescue 2 trekkers in Srinagar hills amid security operation
Jammu & Kashmir Police said on Monday that it has rescued two trekkers from Zabarwan Hills here, thereby avoiding a potentially dangerous situation.
Trump’s return likely to bolster India’s textile trade with US: Industry
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) on Monday said the return of Donald Trump as the next US President will bolster India's textile and apparel trade with its largest international market.
Andhra Pradesh presents Rs 2.94 lakh crore Budget for 2024-25
The revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 2,35,916 crore, and capital expenditure Rs 32,712 crore. The estimated revenue deficit is around Rs 34,743 crore and the fiscal deficit is estimated at around Rs 68,742 crore.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI to file supplementary chargesheet detailing tampering of evidence
The CBI will file its supplementary chargesheet in the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here, detailing the twin aspects of tampering and altering of evidence during the initial phase of the investigation.
Prayagraj prepares for Maha Kumbh 2025 with unique PG facility to welcome devotees
As Uttar Pradesh prepares for the Maha Kumbh 2025, authorities are bracing for a massive influx of 40 crore devotees, both from across India and abroad.
PM Modi pays tribute to Acharya Kripalani on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Acharya J.B. Kripalani, the former President of the Indian National Congress and a prominent freedom fighter, on his birth anniversary on Monday.