Hyderabad: In a heartbreaking incident on Sunday, several candidates were denied entry into examination centres to appear for the much-awaited Group-II recruitment exam in Telangana after arriving just a minute late. The exam, conducted by the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC), is for the recruitment of Group-II services, and it began across the state on Sunday. The Group-II Paper-I exam was scheduled to run from 10 am to 12.30 pm, with candidates instructed to reach their respective ...Read More
Mumbai: Twelve MLAs from Shiv Sena are set to take oath as ministers in Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Sunday. Shiv Sena MLA Bharatshet Gogawale said that the oath-taking ceremony will take place at 4 pm today. According to Gogawale, twelve MLAs from his party including himself will take oath as ministers of which seven are new faces. "Oath ceremony will take place at 4 pm today. So, we have all come to Nagpur. 7 people are new (who will take oath as ministers) and 5 are being repeated," Goga...Read More
Sambhal: After the district magistrate and the superintendent of police inspected 49 places in the area of Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ziaur Rahman in Sambhal for alleged electricity theft, the electricity department has prepared a report with a fine of Rs 1.3 crore to be recovered from the accused. The electricity department carried out an anti-theft campaign on Saturday at dawn under the leadership of DM Rajendra Pensiya and SP Krishna Kumar Vishnoi in Deepa Sarai, Khaggu Sarai, Raisatti Road, an...Read More
Gwalior: At least four persons were killed and 15 others injured after a tractor-trolley overturned near the Antari-Tilavali trisection here. The victims, all of them from the Sahariya tribal community, were returning from a forest area when the incident took place. The deceased have been identified as Phoolvati (45), Ramdas (46), Arun (14), and Kasturi Bai (65). The injured, some of them critical, were admitted to the trauma centre of Jayarogya Hospital in Gwalior for treatment. According to ...Read More
Mysuru: In a significant display of unity that transcended caste divisions, the doors of the Maramma temple in Marballi village were opened after 11 years, allowing for special rituals to be performed on Friday evening. The temple, located in Jayapura Hobli of Mysuru Taluk, had remained closed for over a decade due to a caste-based dispute that arose from the denial of entry to Dalits. The prolonged controversy resulted in the temple being locked, and no rituals were conducted during this perio...Read More
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, charging that defamation of Jawaharlal Nehru and minimum democratic governance was his model. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Modi has an "obsession" with Nehru as he invokes him to distract the nation's attention from his own failures and current challenges on which he maintains a complete silence. The Congress attack on the prime minister came a day after he attacked the party during the ...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, charging that defamation of Jawaharlal Nehru and minimum democratic governance was his model. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Modi has an "obsession" with Nehru as he invokes him to distract the nation's attention from his own failures and current challenges on which he maintains a complete silence. The Congress attack on the prime minister came a day after he attacked the party during the ...Read More
Bengaluru: Three people, including Atul Subhash's wife, Nikita Singhania, have been arrested in connection with his suicide case, Karnataka Police said. Subhash allegedly died by suicide after accusing his wife of harassment. Nikita Singhania was apprehended in Gurugram, Haryana. According to the police, the other two accused, identified as Nisha Singhania (Nikita's mother) and Anurag Singhania (her brother), were arrested in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. All three have been remanded to judicial cu...Read More
BPSSC Bihar ASI Recruitment 2024: Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission has released the notification for the Steno Assistant Sub Inspector posts in Home (Police) Dept. Govt. of Bihar. The registration process will start on December 17 and will end on January 17, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at bpssc.bih.gov.in. This recruitment drive will fill up a total of 305 vacant seats in the organsiation. Candidates are advised to read the notification before applying...Read More
Nagpur, Dec 15 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday slammed the opposition parties, accusing them of not believing in the Constitution. Fadnavis landed in Nagpur to a grand welcome from party workers and people. Talking to reporters at Nagpur airport, Fadnavis said, "It is a joyous moment that after becoming the chief minister, I have come to my janmabhoomi and karmabhoomi (birthplace and workplace). Nagpur is my family, and it is welcome by my family." Fadnavis took oa...Read More
Samastipur (Bihar), Dec 15 (PTI) The father of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide recently, on Sunday called for strict punishment for those who "harassed" his son, asserting that his ashes will not be immersed till justice is served. Subhash, 34, was found hanging in his house at Bengaluru's Munnekolalu on December 9. He left behind lengthy videos and notes, blaming his wife and in-laws for driving him to suicide through "false" cases and "persistent torture". "I thank the Kar...Read More
New Delhi: Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday (Dec 15) left on a four-day official visit to Indonesia to further consolidate the bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries. His visit, which will conclude on December 18, is in line with the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on enhancing Naval Cooperation. During the visit, Admiral Tripathi will engage in bilateral discussions with top Indonesian Government and defence officials, including...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 15 (VOICE) In a unique blend of sports and social awareness, political leaders from both Houses of Parliament gathered on the cricket ground at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand Stadium on Sunday to promote the goal of a TB-free India by 2025. The 20-over cricket match, dubbed the "TB Mukt Bharat Awareness Cricket Match," aims to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and highlight the importance of public health in India's journey towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. Speaking t...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud has written a strongly worded open letter to former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Chandrasekhar Rao highlighting several issues regarding the current political situation in the state. On the occasion of the Congress government completing one year in power, took aim at KCR's decade-long rule accusing him of widespread corruption and failing to deliver on key promises made durin...Read More
Meerut: A 38-year-old man, Mohd Mehtab, was arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday for allegedly assaulting and forcing a 17-year-old girl to remove her hijab while recording a video. The incident, which occurred on December 11 in Deoband, Saharanpur district, came to light after a purported video of the incident began circulating on social media....Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is set to host the Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow in Mumbai on Monday. The event will be addressed by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for MDoNER, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Maeghalya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, MDoNER, and Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary, MDoNER, will also attend, alongwith senior representatives from various northeast states. T...Read More
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Ahead of the cabinet expansion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday held a road show in Nagpur. He was accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis and state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule. "Nagpur city is my family and my family is welcoming me," Fadnavis said during the roadshow. Maharashtra Deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar also arrived in Nagpur ahead of the first cabin...Read More
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya is scheduled to flag off the 'Fit India Cycling Tuesdays' initiative on December 17 at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. Tuesday's event in the national capital will witness elite athletes, fitness influencers and important figures, besides the general public, take part in a three-kilometre cycling joy ride from the stadium to Raisina Hills and back. About The Initiative A key program of the Fit India movement, the cycli...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Pehalwan and his wife Kusumlata Ramesh joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday. The couple joined the party in the presence of Arvind Kejriwal, the party's national convenor. This development comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, which are expected to be held in early 2025. On Wednesday, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Congress. In a post on X, Kej...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 15 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary highlighted PM Modi's Parliament speech and alleged that the Congress party's actions have left a permanent stain on their reputation. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, he said, "PM Narendra Modi has explicitly said how Congress has mocked and murdered democracy in the 75 years since Independence. The blot on Congress can never be erased," he said. On RJD's newly launched 'Maai Behen Maan Yojana', the Deputy CM sai...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Actor Varun Dhawan, who is busy promoting his upcoming film 'Baby John', had a special meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the national capital. Varun on Sunday took to his Instagram account to share a picture from the meeting while describing the interaction as an "absolute pleasure." Sharing his excitement, Varun wrote in the caption, "Inke Saamne Toh Hum Sab 'Baby' Hai. It was an absolute pleasure to meet the Honorable Home Mi...Read More
Samastipur (Bihar): Father of deceased Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash on Sunday, pleaded for custody of his grandson. Subhash's father, Pawan Kumar Modi, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and others to ensure the custody of his grandson. Although Pawan Kumar expressed gratitude towards the police for arresting the accused, he asserted that he still has not received justice as a new case has been filed against him in the name of his grandson for maint...Read More
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is currently promoting his upcoming film "Baby John", got a chance to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit in the National Capital and said it was an "absolute pleasure." Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture with the renowned leader. In the photograph, the two are seen looking at the camera smiling. "Inke Saamne Toh Hum Sab 'Baby' Hai'," Varun wrote for Amit Shah, who is tagged as the Chanakya of Indian politics. Varun expr...Read More
Sambhal (UP), Dec 15 (PTI) Weeks after violent clashes over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid claimed four lives, the district administration has launched a campaign against encroachments and illegal power theft in the area around the historic mosque. As part of its efforts, the administration began removing encroachments from the area on Sunday morning. According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra, the focus is on clearing drains outside houses and shops...Read More
Kolkata: A massive row erupted over Kolkata Mayor and senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim has stirred controversy over remarks suggesting that Muslims in India could "become a bigger majority than the majority". The remarks, reportedly made at an education event under the "Firhad 30" initiative, have triggered sharp political reactions, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)....Read More
Samastipur, Bihar: Atul Subhash suicide case | On the arrest of accused Nikita Singhania, Nisha Singhania and Anurag Singhania, Pawan Kumar Modi, father of deceased Atul Subhash says, "We don't know where she has kept our grandson. Has he been killed or is he alive? We don't know anything about him. I want my grandson to be with us...I thank the police for arresting the accused...The judge (of the accused) was corrupt...I still haven't got justice as a case has been filed against me. A new case ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 15 (VOICE) The US accounted for 18 per cent of India's total exports in the financial year (FY) 24, as the country's exports to the world's largest economy continuously increased, a report said.Bank of Baroda's report said that India's exports to the US are growing steadily. Its value was $77.5 billion in FY24. India's exports to the US have been growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3 per cent over the last 30 years. According to the report, the growth rate of ex...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 15 (VOICE) Former Minority Commission Chairman Anwar Manipaddy on Sunday refuted the bribery charge levelled by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying the Congress leaders have been offering him bribes to suppress the Waqf encroachment report. CM Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous government with Rs 150 crore to suppress a probe into the Waqf property encroachment. ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. Taking on social media platform X, the Prime Minister called the Iron Man "an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integrity of the nation." "Hundreds of salutes to the Iron Man of the country, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. His personality and work will continue to be an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integri...Read More
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Poonam Chambers in Worli; no injuries reported A fire broke out at Poonam Chambers in Worli, Mumbai, on 15th December 2024. Emergency services mobilised swiftly to control the blaze, which was confined to the second floor. No injuries have been reported. A fire broke out at Poonam Chambers CHS, located opposite Atria Mall on Annie Besant Road, Worli, on the morning of 15th December 2024. The incident was reported at 11:39 AM, with fire and emergency services mobilise...Read More