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Friday December 29, 2023

ED attaches properties of Uttarakhand trust in scholarship scam

ED has provisionally attached two immovable properties worth Rs 1.97 Crore (approx) in the form of land and building situated in Dehradun and Haridwar, Uttarakhand belonging to the Deen Dayal Sharma Educational Trust which runs the Institute of Professional Studies, Roorkee, in the case of SC/ST Scholarship Scam: ED

Friday December 29, 2023

The power that instills fear in people must be replaced: Uddhav

The power that instills fear in people must be replaced, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday and asserted he was determined to do it. "If you (citizenry) fear power, then it is of no use. The power that instills fear in people should be replaced. There is no alternative and I am standing in front of you with that determination," the former chief minister told reporters here. "The common citizen should feel close to power. The power which instills fear should be overthrown and we all are working for it. I hope the coming year will see happiness and hope and democracy will flourish," he added.

Friday December 29, 2023

US envoys to India, Japan meet, discuss Quad

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti met his counterpart in Japan Rahm Emanuel and discussed the pivotal role of the Quad partnership. "I was delighted to meet Ambassador Emanuel to discuss the Quad partnership's pivotal role in rising to the defining challenges of our time. The United States will continue to work with India, Japan, and Australia to advance our shared vision for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific," Garcetti said on X. Emanuel, a former Mayor of Chicago, has worked closely with US Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and is presently serving as the US Ambassador to Japan. Quad is a diplomatic partnership between India, the US, Australia, and Japan to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries. PTI

Friday December 29, 2023

Big development package to be given to Assam under the accord with ULFA

A big development package will be given to Assam under the accord with ULFA; the accord to be implemented fully: Amit Shah.

Friday December 29, 2023

Growth of eight core sectors rises

Growth of eight core sectors rises 7.8 per cent in November against 5.7 per cent a year ago.

Friday December 29, 2023

Ram Temple Consecration Guests Offered ‘Ayodhya Darshan’ via Gita Press Literature

Guests at the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will have the opportunity for 'Ayodhya Darshan' through the renowned Gita Press literature that will be gifted to them. The manager of Gita Press, Lalmani Tiwari, said that 'Ayodhya Darshan' includes a brief history of Ayodhya and highlights the significance of the pilgrimage through the topic entitled 'Ayodhya Mahatyam', along with other information about religious places like Hanuman Garhi and Hanuman Bagh.

Friday December 29, 2023

The capital city grapples with thick fog affecting airline operations

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into recent delays and diversions at #DelhiAirport as the capital city grapples with thick fog affecting airline operations. The inquiry aims to determine the causes behind these disruptions.

Friday December 29, 2023

Uttar Pradesh Government to Deploy Water Police for Safety of Devotees Along Saryu River in Temple Town

Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government will deploy water police personnel on the Saryu River to ensure safety of devotees and pilgrims who come to the temple town. The water police personnel, along with volunteers, will patrol the stretch of the Saryu river between Nayaghat and Guptar Ghat.

Friday December 29, 2023

‘Interests Of Indians Is Our Foremost Concern’: Says MEA After A Qatari Court Commutes Death Sentence of 8 Indians

On Qatar court commuting the death sentence of 8 Indian ex-Navy personnel, MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says, "The sentences have been reduced but I don't have any additional information to share until we see the detailed judgment. We would urge you again not to engage in speculation. The interests of Indians and their family members are our foremost concern. We will also of course be discussing the next possible steps with the legal team and the family members."

Friday December 29, 2023

Goa: Five Sunburn employees held for stealing passes worth Rs 82 lakh

The Goa police on Friday arrested five persons employed by the organisers of the Sunburn EDM festival for allegedly stealing passes worth Rs 82 lakh and attempting to sell them, an official said. The organisers had approached the police with a complaint about the theft, following which the arrests were made, deputy superintendent of Police (Mapusa) Jivba Dalvi said. The five men allegedly stole passes worth Rs 82 lakh and were in the process of selling them, he said. The three-day music festival began in Goa on Thursday.