Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Nigerian Woman Held At Delhi’s IGI Airport For Smuggling Cocaine

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01/02/2024 22:12:05

PM Modi Thanks Acharya Pramod For Extending Invitation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "It is a privilege for me to be a part of this sacred occasion associated with faith and devotion. Heartfelt gratitude to you for the invitation"

01/02/2024 19:26:28

Nigerian Woman Held At Delhi’s IGI Airport For Smuggling Cocaine Worth Rs 82 Crore

Based on specific intelligence, Customs at IGI Airport has arrested one Nigerian pax who arrived from Addis Ababa having concealed cocaine weighing 5.88kg valued at Rs 82.448 crores in her bags. The drug has been seized under NDPS Act, 1985. Investigations are underway: Customs

01/02/2024 17:23:18

NIA Files Chargesheet Against KTF Terrorist Arsh Dala’s Close Aides

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a Chargesheet against Khalistan Terrorist Force (KTF) members Manpreet Singh alias Peeta and Mandeep Singh, who were deported from the Philippines by the agency recently. NIA has named the two, identified as associates of ‘listed individual terrorist’, Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla, in its 2nd Supplementary Chargesheet in case RC-37/2022/NIA/DLI.

 

01/02/2024 17:07:05

Assam CM Lays Foundation Stone For 2.84 Km Flyover In Guwahati

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the foundation stone ceremony of a 2.84 km long new flyover and also inaugurated several other projects in Guwahati, earlier today.

01/02/2024 16:19:55

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Minority Status Of Aligarh Muslim University

Supreme Court reserves judgement on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University after 8 days of hearings.*

The Court will decide if AMU enjoys a minority status under Article 30 of the Constitution of India.

01/02/2024 16:18:19

Indian Navy Declares 2024 As 'Year Of Naval Civilians' To Improve Admin, Efficiency, Well-Being

Indian Navy has declared 2024 as the 'Year of Naval Civilians' to improve the administration, efficiency and well-being of Naval Civilians by addressing all facets of Civilian HR Management in a time-bound manner. Major focus areas towards maximising administrative efficiency, digital initiatives, generic and specific training programmes and welfare activities have been identified for implementation in 2024.

01/02/2024 12:03:04

Breaking News LIVE: Congress MP Interacts With Beedi Workers In Murshidabad

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi interacts with 'beedi' workers as Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra reaches Murshidabad in West Bengal. 

01/02/2024 09:43:05

Breaking News Live: ED Arrests Retired Engineer In Money Laundering Probe Related To Delhi Jal Board

ED arrests retired chief engineer, contractor in money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities at Delhi Jal Board: Officials

01/02/2024 09:34:43

Breaking News LIVE: Mughal Road In J&K Closed For Vehicular Traffic Due To Heavy Snowfall

Due to heavy snowfall in the region, Mughal Road, connecting Poonch and Rajouri districts to Srinagar has been closed for vehicular traffic.

01/02/2024 09:30:01

Breaking News LIVE: Earthquake Of 4.1 Magnitude Hits Kachchh In Gujarat

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude jolts Kachchh at a depth of 15 km in Gujarat on Thursday morning at 8:06 AM.

01/02/2024 09:26:04

Breaking News LIVE: PM Narendra Modi Extends Birthday Wishes To Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on his birthday. The prime minister wrote that "He is making numerous efforts to strengthen Assam's development journey and empower the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. May he lead a long and healthy life in service of the people."

01/02/2024 09:22:02

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Extends Greetings On 48th Raising Day Of Indian Coast Guard

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the 48th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard. He took to X, and posted, "On the 48th raising day of [Indian Coast Guard], I convey my best wishes and greetings to all their personnel and staff. Their dedication to maritime safety, national security and care for the environment is unparalleled. India salutes them for their unwavering vigilance and service."

01/02/2024 09:18:01

Breaking News LIVE: Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Interim Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget today. Sitharaman along with her team before the presentation of the country's interim Budget

01/02/2024 08:01:01

Breaking News LIVE: Security Personnel Deployed Around Gyanvapi Complex In Varanasi

Security personnel deployed around the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi Court granted permission for puja in the 'Vyas Ka Tekhana', yesterday.

01/02/2024 07:29:15

Breaking News LIVE: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Being Interrogated By ED In Connection To Land Scam Case

Enforcement Directorate's office in Ranchi where Hemant Soren is being interrogated in a money laundering case related to the alleged land scam.

Hemant Soren stepped down as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand yesterday.

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Gujarat Assembly To Bring Resolution Praising PM For Ram Temple Today In Budget Session: 

A resolution praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be introduced during the Gujarat assembly's budget session, which begins on February 1, according to a state minister.

The state budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 will be presented on February 2.

The opposition Congress, on the other hand, has stated that it will press the BJP government on a number of issues, including inflation, unemployment, and the recent boat capsize tragedy in a Vadodara lake, which killed 12 students and two teachers.

Gauhati HC To Hold Hearing On Ban On Buffalo And Bulbul Fights In Assam On Thursday: 

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has petitioned the Gauhati High Court to prohibit traditional buffalo and Bulbul bird fights, which have resumed in Assam after a nine-year hiatus.

PETA India filed two separate writ petitions (WP(C) No.: 466/2024 and 468/2024), alleging numerous violations of central law in the conduct of these events and submitting their investigations into these two types of fights in Assam.

In its first hearing on Tuesday, Justice Manish Choudhury's single-judge bench heard both sides and set February 1 as the next date for the two linked petitions.

SpiceJet To Launch 8 Flights To UP's Ayodhya On Feb 1: 

SpiceJet will start eight new flights to Ayodhya from various locations on February 1, according to an official.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will inaugurate the flights.

The official stated that the flights will connect Ayodhya to Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, Darbhanga, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

The official stated that more people are visiting Ayodhya following the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple.

The Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya Dham was inaugurated earlier this month.