In a surprising turn of events, Mumbai Police received a death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a message.
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HM Shah unveils BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for J'khand; prioritises 'Roti, Maati, Beti'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday unveiled the BJP's manifesto or 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, pledging to protect the state’s "Roti, Maati, Beti" (livelihood, land, and daughters) from infiltrators.
Govt interventions in India, Pak can cut deadly air pollution, prevent deaths: Study
Government interventions in India and Pakistan may be able to curb the illegal practice of crop burning and reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, a new study has said.
Delhi's AQI reaches hazardous level, residents struggle against pollution
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated drastically as the air quality index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark on Sunday, two days after Diwali, pushing it into the hazardous category.
ICT’s contribution to output growth surged to 13.2 pc during 1992-2023: RBI paper
The contribution of information and communication technology (ICT) to output growth in India increased from 5.0 per cent in 1981-1990 to 13.2 per cent during 1992-2023, according to a recent RBI paper.
Sat Sharma appointed J&K BJP president
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Sat Sharma as president of its J&K unit, replacing Ravinder Raina. The decision was taken by BJP president J. P. Nadda and will come into force with immediate effect, party sources said.
PM Modi, HM Shah extend warm wishes on Bhai Dooj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj on Sunday, celebrating the bond between brother and sister.
Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto for Jharkhand Assembly polls today
A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto and address three rallies in the poll-bound state on Sunday.
PM Modi to boost BJP's campaign in Maharashtra with several rallies from Nov 8-14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address a series of rallies between November 8 to14 in Maharashtra for the upcoming Assembly polls slated for November 20.
Pawan Kalyan's Janasena Party launches 'Narasimha Varahi Brigade' to protect Sanatana Dharma
Janasena Party (JSP) Chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced the 'Narasimha Varahi Brigade,' a dedicated wing within his party aimed at protecting Sanatana Dharma.
India's defence exports to touch Rs 50,000 crore in 2029-30: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India's Aatmanirbhar drive was "yielding the desired results" and the country was poised to reach Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029-30.
Indian startups raise $12.2 bn, surpass 2023 figure with 2 months to go
The Indian startup ecosystem has reached $12.2 billion in funding in the first 10 months this year, crossing the total amount raised throughout 2023 (about $11 billion), with two months to go.
Friendships not exclusive in multipolar world, says EAM Jaishankar
Asserting that India's presence in the world order is attracting competition that will only grow as the country moves towards becoming a leading power, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised that friendships are no longer exclusive, especially in the emerging multipolar world.
Top LeT commander Usman Bhai killed in Srinagar gunfight, four security personnel injured
Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, Usman Bhai was killed in a gunfight with the security forces in downtown Srinagar city on Saturday, police said.
PM Modi transformed ties with key partners in last decade: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leading from the front in transforming relationships with several key partner countries over the past 10 years.
Four cleaning contract staff run over by speeding Kerala Express
In a tragic accident, four contract cleaning workers who were engaged in cleaning the railway track were trapped on a railway bridge and run over by the speeding Kerala Express at Shoranur in Kerala's Palakkad on Saturday evening, officials said.
Doesn't understand difference between temple trust and Waqf Board: BJP mocks Owaisi
BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh on Saturday rebuked All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi over raising objections on 'only Hindu-staff policy' at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
2 CRPF troopers, 2 policemen injured in Srinagar gunfight
Two CRPF troopers and 2 policemen were injured in the ongoing gunfight between holed-up terrorists and the security forces in Srinagar on Saturday, officials said.
Unfounded, absurd and baseless insinuations part of Canada's strategy to discredit India: MEA
Terming it as "absurd and baseless", India on Saturday trashed allegations made by the Justin Trudeau-led government that linked Union Home Minister Amit Shah - the "latest Canadian target" - to the targeting of pro-Khalistan activists in Canada, emphasising that the "unfounded insinuations" are part of Ottawa's "conscious strategy" to discredit India.
Congress failed to deliver, BJP has a track record of fulfilling promises: Sudhanshu Trivedi
BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday responded sharply to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the grand old party was making a mockery of its own by engaging in such rhetoric.
SS-UBT’s Arvind Sawant apologises, buries ‘maal’ slur on Sena candidate Shaina
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP from Mumbai South, Arvind Sawant on Saturday tendered an apology for his off-the-cuff ‘maal’ reference to a Shiv Sena candidate, fashionista Shaina Nana Chudasama that sparked off a huge political uproar in Maharashtra.
India plays key role in finalising G20 consensus on disaster risk reduction
With the active participation of a high-level Indian delegation, a G20 meeting has arrived at a consensus in finalising the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), according to an official statement issued on Saturday.
Coal India Ltd steps into 50th year with 9-fold leap in production
State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) stepped into its 50th year of inception, recording a spectacular 8.7-fold growth in production from 89 million tonne (MT) during 1975-76, to a massive 773.6 MT output in the FY 2024.
U'khand Char Dham shrines to close for winter, marking end of 2024 pilgrimage
The revered Char Dham temples of Uttarakhand -- Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath -- will close their doors in the coming days, marking the end of the 2024 pilgrimage season. Gangotri, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, will be the first to close its doors on Saturday.
PM Modi, PM Mitsotakis reaffirm commitment to India-Greece Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Greece Strategic Partnership after Kyriakos Mitsotakis called up his Indian counterpart.