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4:19 PM

NSUI workers detained in Jaipur before PM Modi's visit

Several NSUI workers were detained here before Prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jaipur for the inaugural ceremony of the Rising Rajasthan investment summit. NSUI state president Vinod Jakhar and other workers were detained early in the morning and were kept in different police stations.They were later released after the PM left the city, he said.

 

3:56 PM

It is important that women get ample opportunities to move forward, says PM Modi

Double engine government in Haryana is working at double speed, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

3:40 PM

Syria war updates: Israel strikes suspected chemical weapons sites, long-range rockets

Israel has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors, the foreign minister said Monday. Syrian rebels reached Damascus over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar Assad's government following nearly 14 years of civil war.

3:27 PM

Ruling alliance proposes Rabindra Nath Mahato's name as Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly: CM Ranchi

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday said the ruling alliance has proposed the name of Nala legislator Rabindra Nath Mahato for the post of Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly. Mahato was the Speaker in the previous assembly also. "We have proposed the name of Rabindra Nath Mahato for the post of the Speaker. We hope he will be elected unanimously. We made our efforts to make consensus on his name," Soren said.

3:18 PM

News update: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for day amid massive protests by Opposition

3:06 PM

Rahul Narwekar had helped run unconstitutional government earlier: Aaditya Thackeray

The Shiv Sena (UBT) "boycotted" Rahul Narwekar's election as the Maharashtra assembly Speaker because he had helped run an unconstitutional government during his previous tenure, party leader Aaditya Thackeray said on Monday. Earlier in the day, Narwekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker after the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) decided not to put up a contest.

2:36 PM

CUET-UG, PG set to undergo several changes in 2025 edition: UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

Expert panel to be set up to conduct review of CUET-UG, PG; revised norms to be announced soon, says UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar.

2:24 PM

No decision to recheck Ladki Bahin scheme applications: ex-minister Aditi Tatkare

Former Maharashtra minister Aditi Tatkare has dismissed reports about the Mahayuti government's purported plan to re-scrutinise applications of beneficiary women under the flagship "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana". The monthly cash-transfer scheme has contributed in a major way to the victory of the Mahayuti coalition in last month's assembly polls.

 

2:13 PM

As soon as Adani's name is taken, PM gets rattled: Congress on Soros allegations

The Congress on Monday stated that the real conspiracy unravelling during the Parliament's Winter session is that the government would even put at stake India's ties with another country just to save Gautam Adani. "Since Parliament session began, we have been trying to raise issues but there is one issue the prime minister cannot tolerate and when that issue is raised, he loses self control. That one name is Adani. As soon as that name is taken, the PM gets rattled," Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said.

 

2:09 PM

News update: Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry clears trust motion in Maharashtra Assembly

1:39 PM

SC quashes plea to clear blockade caused by farmers' protest

The top court quashed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and other authorities to immediately clear blockades on national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. "We are already examining the larger issue. You are not the only conscience keeper of society. Don't file repetitive petitions. Some are filing for publicity interest and some are filing to play to the gallery. We cannot entertain repetitive petitions on the same issue," the bench told petitioner Gaurav Luthra.

1:33 PM

AAP releases second list of candidates for Delhi Assembly elections

Avadh Ojha, a popular teacher, has been fielded from Patparganj seat vacated by Manish Sisodia. 

1:28 PM

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly speaker

BJP lawmaker Rahul Narwekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. "Balasaheb Bharde was the only Speaker of the legislative assembly to be re-elected to the post twice since 1960 when Maharashtra was formed. After Bharde, Narwekar is the second member of the assembly to receive the honour," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

12:57 PM

We stand for Syrian-led political process respecting aspirations of all sections of Syrian society, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs asserted that the Indian embassy in Damascus is in touch with the Indian community. 

12:52 PM

Monitoring situation in Syria in light of ongoing developments, says MEA

We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, the MEA stated today.