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Man Who Shot At Sukhbir Badal Was Seen At Golden Temple On Tuesday Also: Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, Chandigarh

Police were keeping an eye on former Khalistaini terrorist Narain Singh Chaura who had visited the Golden Temple on Tuesday too, a day before his failed attempt on the life of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, a senior official said.

Dearness Allowance Of Gujarat Government Employees, Pensioners Hiked By 3%

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, Ahmedabad

The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced a hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its around nine lakh employees and pensioners by 3 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay, a decision which will come into effect retrospectively from July 1, 2024.

Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis To Be Sworn In As Maharashtra Chief Minister, PM Modi To Attend

Edited by Aastha Ahuja | Thursday December 05, 2024

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time.

How Devendra Fadnavis Accepting No.2 Role Cleared His Way To The Top

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday December 05, 2024, Mumbai

Devendra Fadnavis was 22 when he became a corporator. Five years later, he was the youngest mayor in Nagpur's history and the second-youngest in India. At 39, he became an MLA and at 43, he was chosen Maharashtra BJP chief

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Railways Bill To Be Discussed In Lok Sabha

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Thursday December 05, 2024, New Delhi

The ninth day of the Winter Session of Parliament is expected to begin with the discussion on the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha.

2 Male Cheetahs Released Into Open Wild Areas At Kuno National Park

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 05, 2024, Bhopal

On International Cheetah Day on Wednesday, two male cheetahs Agni and Vayu were released into an open wild area at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh.

D Fadnavis Back In Charge As Maharashtra Trio Takes Oath With Swapped Roles

Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday December 05, 2024, Mumbai

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time today. The event in Mumbai will also see Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers in the newly formed cabinet.

Cricketers, Schoolteachers Invested In Ponzi Scheme: Gujarat CID

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, Ahmedabad

Five to six cricketers and several schoolteachers have invested in a fraudulent scheme floated by a Sabarkantha district resident who is currently absconding, a Gujarat CID official said citing a probe into the 'Ponzi scam'.

World Bank Approves $188 Million Loan For Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, Washington

The World Bank has approved a USD 188.28-million loan to stimulate economic growth in Maharashtra, especially in the lagging districts, a media release said.

Woman Killed, Son Injured In Stampede At '<i>Pushpa 2</i>' Screening in Hyderabad

Woman Killed, Son Injured In Stampede At 'Pushpa 2' Screening in Hyderabad

NDTV News Desk | Thursday December 05, 2024, Hyderabad

A 35-year-old woman was killed and her nine-year-old son was seriously injured during the premiere of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' at a theatre in Hyderabad Wednesday evening, police said.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha Demands Bharat Ratna For Bhagat Singh

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, New Delhi

Raghav Chadha of AAP asked the government to bestow Bharat Ratna award for freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

Security Personnel Killed In Encounter With Naxals In Chhattisgarh

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, Narayanpur

District Reserve Guard (DRG) head constable was killed in an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Wednesday, a senior police official said.

CBI Conducts Searches In Delhi-NCR Over Rs 117 Crore Cyber Crime Case

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, New Delhi

The CBI conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas on Wednesday in connection with a case of transnational cyber-enabled financial frauds involving Rs 117 crore, officials said.

Delhi Schoolboy, 12, Taken Into Custody For Classmates Death: Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, New Delhi

A day after a 12-year-old student of Class-6 died following a minor scuffle at a private school in the national capital, Delhi Police has detained a classmate of the student in connection with the case, officials said on Wednesday.

At 37.3 Degrees Celsius, Mumbai Records Hottest December Day In 16 Years

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 05, 2024, Mumbai

Mumbai on Wednesday recorded a maximum temperature of 37.3 degrees Celsius, its hottest day in December in the last 16 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.