Thursday, February 13, 2025

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'Are we not creating a class of parasites': Supreme Court flags freebies

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged the distribution of freebies, saying that because of these freebies, people are not willing to work.

Tewari seeks GOI clarification over undocumented Indians in US

NEW DELHI: Former union minister and Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari today sought clarification from the government of India over the undocumented Indians living in the United States.

Centre treating middle class like golden-egg laying hen: Raghav Chadha

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, during the Rajya Sabha budget discussion, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha launched a strong attack on the government’s policies and openly highlighted the issues faced by the middle class, railways, and Indian expatriates. He asserted that the government treats the middle class as a soulless structure—exploiting its very bones—to build a five‐billion‑dollar economy.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts Sajjan Kumar in murder case

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots.

Delhi Police framed Amanatullah Khan in false case, says AAP's Priyanka Kakkar

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar has accused the Delhi Police of registering a "fake case" against party MLA from Okhla Amanatullah Khan, alleging that the charges were fabricated to target political opponents.

Spiritual leaders mourn loss of Ram Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das

NEW DELHI: Spiritual leaders expressed deep sorrow on Wednesday over the demise of Acharya Satyendra Das, the longest-serving chief priest of Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Two killed, eight injured as vehicle rams into stationary truck in Bihar's Rohtas

PATNA: Two people were killed and eight others injured in a road accident in Bihar's Rohtas district on Wednesday.

PM Modi's homage to Veer Savarkar in France: Shiv Sena welcomes, Cong denounces move

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tribute to Veer Savarkar during visit to France has triggered strong reactions back home, with Shiv Sena (UBT) welcoming the recognition to noted freedom fighter and Congress denouncing the move.

BJP’s ‘dirty trick’ to target Rahul Gandhi, says Cong leader on court summons

NEW DELHI: Following court summons to Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over alleged defamatory remarks against the Indian Army, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday blamed it on the BJP and described it as later's ‘dirty trick’ to target the Opposition.

Sanjay Raut criticises Sharad Pawar for honouring Eknath Shinde

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar should not have attended the programme where the prestigious Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav award was given to former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Spouse of lawmaker retained foreign citizenship for 12 years: Assam CM's indirect dig at Gaurav Gogoi

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday took an indirect dig at Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over the latter's wife retaining foreign citizenship for the last 12 years after getting married.

India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN

NEW DELHI: India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Pawan Kalyan begins temple tour to Kerala, Tamil Nadu

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday began a three-day pilgrimage to Kerala and Tamil Nadu, seen as part of his 'Sanatan Dharma Parirakshana' (protection of ancient dharma) mission.

All is not well in Kerala CPI(M) as Minister complains against Speaker

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: What was a cold war between two prominent leaders in the Kerala unit of the CPI(M) appears to have reached a new level after Minister of Excise and Local Self Government Rajesh complained against Speaker A.N. Shamsher leaving the party top brass red-faced.

His ideals will guide us: Rahul Gandhi extends greetings on Guru Ravidas Jayanti

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

Rajasthan: 30 injured as bus returning from Maha Kumbh overturns

JAIPUR: Thirty pilgrims were injured when a bus overturned on the Desuri-Charbhuja Naal Road while returning from Maha Kumbh Mela, police said on Wednesday.

Acharya Satyendra Das' demise an irreparable loss to spiritual world: CM Yogi

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow on Wednesday over the demise of Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Talk to your parents, teachers about your stress: Deepika Padukone on 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone participated in the eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship programme, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha,' where she engaged with students on mental health and stress management during exams, drawing from her personal experiences.

Three killed in multiple collision in Tamil Nadu's Virudhnagar

CHENNAI: Three people lost their lives and one person was seriously injured in a road accident at Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, in the early hours of Wednesday.

VCK to hold protests against DMK govt on Vengaivayal case

CHENNAI: The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a Dalit political party in Tamil Nadu, has announced plans for widespread protests across the state against the recent report by the state Crime Branch in the Vengaivayal case.

CM Yogi monitors arrangements at Maha Kumbh as devotees gather for Maghi Purnima

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been personally monitoring the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh during Maghi Purnima since early Wednesday morning, as a massive crowd gathered to take a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj.

BJP MLAs meet JP Nadda as buzz over Delhi CM pick intensifies

NEW DELHI: A group of newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators met party President JP Nadda at his office in Parliament, even as speculation continues over who will be the next Chief Minister of Delhi, with the names of several leaders doing the rounds.

UP CM extends wishes on Magh Purnima as devotees set to gather at Triveni Sangam for holy dip

PRAYAGRAJ: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt congratulations to all devotees, saints and residents of the state during the ongoing Maha Kumbh on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima.

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Police strengthen security ahead of Maghi Purnima today

PRAYAGRAJ: Ahead of the Maghi Purnima Snan at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday, authorities have beefed up the security and taken several measures to ensure the safety of the devotees.

Rajasthan Assembly Speaker renames 113-year-old King Edward Memorial in Ajmer

JAIPUR: In a significant move to eliminate colonial symbols, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani has announced the renaming of Ajmer's 113-year-old King Edward Memorial (Rest House) to Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih.

US Air Force band to perform at Aero India show in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific’s ensemble, Final Approach, is in Bengaluru to perform at Aero India 2025, the premier aerospace and defence show, and celebrate U.S.-India ties through the universal language of music, according to the official statement by the U.S. Consulate.

SC asks ECI not to erase, upload EVMs data during verification

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Election Commission of India (ECI) not to erase or reload the data while carrying out Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) verification.

SGPC appoints Ram Singh Rathore as Honorary In-charge of Sikh Missions Karnataka, Goa and Gujarat

AMRITSAR: In order to run the propagation of religion in states outside Punjab in a more effective manner, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has assigned Ram Singh Rathore as the honorary in-charge of Sikh Mission Karnataka, Goa and Gujarat.

MP cabinet thanks PM Modi and Delhiites for BJP's win

BHOPAL: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP's victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.

Three killed as auto crashes into stationary truck in Bihar

PATNA: Three persons, including a woman, were killed while two others were injured in a road accident in Bihar’s Kaimur district on Tuesday morning.

Rajasthan Guv takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde, along with his family, took a holy dip at the sacred confluence of Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday.

Instead of skilling, youth being pushed to become delivery persons: Akhilesh Yadav

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said “Skill India Mission” is just a hollow slogan, claiming that in the name of skilled workers, the government has pushed the youth towards becoming delivery persons.

Kerala transgender man moves HC to preserve his eggs

KOCHI: A 28-year-old transgender man has approached the Kerala High Court after a leading private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram allegedly denied him the right to freeze and store his eggs, citing his gender identity.

Punjab Minister mocks Bajwa’s charge that 30 AAP MLAs were in touch with Cong

NEW DELHI: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh dismissed Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa’s claim that 30 AAP MLAs were in touch with the Opposition party, calling Bajwa an irrelevant figure in state politics.

Eight devotees from Hyderabad killed in accident while returning from Maha Kumbh

HYDERABAD: Eight devotees from Hyderabad, who were returning home from Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, were killed in a road accident on Tuesday.

Delhi poll dissection: Kejriwal meets Punjab CM, MLAs; sends out message of AAP unity

NEW DELHI: In a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and 91 state MLAs, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called for collective focus on the Assembly polls in the agrarian state in 2027 and dismissed talk of trouble in the party in that state, said a party leader.

Punjab will reject AAP as Delhi did, say Congress MPs

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday claimed that Punjab would "reject" Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), just as voters in Delhi did, and asserted that mid-term elections would soon be held in the state.

Nature of scam in RG Kar financial irregularities case will have far reaching impact: Calcutta HC

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday observed that the nature of the scam in financial irregularities case in state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital will have a far-reaching effect on any internal administrative system in government functioning.

Move by Kerala CPI-M to greenlight private universities hailed

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala CPI-M after resisting private institutions of higher education for several years has now greenlighted setting up of private universities in the state and the move is being welcomed by those who were advocating for this for decades.

PM Modi to inaugurate train to Valley on Feb 17

JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train to Kashmir Valley on February 17 to fulfil the over 70-year-old dream of a rail service to the landlocked valley.

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