In a major tragedy, at least 20 passengers lost their lives when the bus they were travelling in, careened off the road and fell into a 200-metre-deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday. Among the victims were several children, heightening the tragedy of the incident.
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Shetty withdraws from Borivali contest, extends support to BJP's choice Upadhyay
The BJP on Monday, which is the last day for withdrawal of nominations for the Maharashtra polls, was elated after the party’s two-term MP, Gopal Shetty decided not to contest as an Independent and extended his support to the party nominee Sanjay Upadhyay from the Borivali constituency.
PM Vishwakarma scheme makes headway with 2.58 crore artisans on board
The Centre’s PM Vishwakarma Yojana to uplift traditional craftspeople and artisans such as carpenters, masons and tailors has made considerable headway with as many as 2.58 crore applications being submitted so far.
Delhi's air quality worsens, crosses 'severe' mark in multiple areas
Delhi's air quality further plummeted following Diwali, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassed 400 in multiple parts of the national capital on Monday, placing it in the 'severe' category.
Rs 2100 per month for women, 3 lakh jobs in 5 years: Amit Shah unveils BJP's Sankalp Patra for Jharkhand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for the Jharkhand elections on Sunday and highlighted 150 key resolutions, as a tribute to Lord Birsa Munda on latter's 150th birth anniversary.
Stand-up comedian Utsav Dixit arrested for Porsche crash in Hyderabad
Stand-up comedian and businessman Ustav Dixit was arrested on Sunday for the Porsche crash at KBR Park in the city. Hyderabad Police said on Sunday that they have arrested 33-year-old Dixit, a resident of Banjara Hills.
Mumbai Police receives death threat to UP CM Yogi; woman behind message held
In a surprising turn of events, Mumbai Police received a death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a message.
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.