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Saturday January 13, 2024

Grand Opening Of Ayodhya Is About Whole Nation Coming Together: Goa Minister

Goa Minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday said the grand opening of Ayodhya is about the whole nation coming together to celebrate its heritage and strengthening bonds. The consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will take place on January 22. In a post on 'X', Rane said, "Ayodhya's grand opening is not just about one religion or a temple. It is a whole nation coming together, celebrating our heritage, and strengthening our bonds." It shows the power of faith, a bridge connecting young and old, leading people towards a future filled with devotion and peace, he said.  

Friday January 12, 2024

Delhi Sees Alarming Surge in Theft and Burglary Cases, 4.02% Increase in 2022-23: Official Report

In 2022-23, the national capital reported more than 500 theft cases daily, as per the official report from the Delhi government. The Delhi Statistical Handbook-2023, released by the Economic and Statistics department, highlighted a 4.02% increase in theft cases compared to the previous year. The data revealed 1,98,263 theft cases in the fiscal year 2022-23, up from 1,90,598 in 2021-22. Burglary cases saw a significant surge of 134%, with 6,189 cases in 2022-23 compared to 2,637 in 2021-22. Arson cases rose to 105 from 88, while murder cases increased by over 10% from 459 to 509. Attempted murder cases also went up by 3.15%, from 761 in 2021-22 to 785 in 2022-23.

Friday January 12, 2024

Northern Army Commander visits J-K’s Rajouri sector, lauds troops

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector and lauded them for high morale and round-the-clock vigil along the borderline. "The northern army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and General Officer Commanding (GoC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva visited forward posts in Rajouri sector," the Northern Command said on X. Lieutenant General Dwivedi interacted with the troops and urged them to continue working with zeal and dedication to provide a stable security environment.

Friday January 12, 2024

PM Modi Inaugurates India’s Longest Sea Bridge, Atal Setu, Enhancing Connectivity Across Maharashtra

PM Narendra Modi inspected the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari - Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in Maharashtra. PM inaugurated the bridge earlier today. Atal Setu is the longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in the country. It will provide faster connectivity to Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport and will also reduce the travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa and South India.

Friday January 12, 2024

PM Modi Joins Maharashtra Leaders in Navi Mumbai Public Event Celebration

PM Modi along with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar greet crowds gathered at the public event in Navi Mumbai.

Friday January 12, 2024

Firing Incident Reported In J-K’s Poonch, Security Forces Launch Operation

An incident of firing took place late Friday evening in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch an operation, officials said here. A defence spokesperson said details of the incident were being ascertained. Unofficial reports, however, claimed that the firing was aimed at a cavalcade of vehicles of the security forces in the Krishnagati sector.

Friday January 12, 2024

Supreme Court Quashes Himachal Pradesh High Court’s Decision to Transfer IPS Officer Sanjay Kundu; Orders SIT Probe Instead

Supreme Court sets aside Himachal Pradesh High Court order to shift senior IPS officer Sanjay Kundu from the post of DGP over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life. The Top Court asks State government to form a SIT consisting of IG-level officers to investigate the matter. After the order of High Court, Kundu was transferred as Principal Secretary, Ayush Department from the DGP of Himachal Pradesh.

Friday January 12, 2024

Home Minister Amit Shah Predicts India’s Rise to Third-Largest Economy in PM Modi’s Third Term, Declares Gujarat a Global Investment Hub

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses at the Closing ceremony of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Submit 2024. He says, "Today in the whole world if there is any country which is everyone's favourite destination for investment, it is India and Gujarat. I can say this with a guarantee that in his (PM Modi's) third term, India will become the third largest economy."

Friday January 12, 2024

PM Modi Inaugurates Atal Setu In Maharashtra

PM Modi inaugurates Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari - Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in Maharashtra. Atal Setu is the longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in the country. It will provide faster connectivity to Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport and will also reduce the travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa, and South India.

Friday January 12, 2024

Senior Congress Leader Dr Karan Singh Unable To Attend Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ On Medical Grounds

Senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh says he will not be able to attend the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on "medical grounds."