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2:13 PM

BJP attacks Delhi's AAP govt over financial mismanagement, rising debt

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dubbed AAP an "aapda (disaster)" for Delhi, the BJP said it would highlight daily the crisis the city government had inflicted on different sectors, and began with its alleged financial mismanagement. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said Delhi used to be considered one of the better states and Union Territories in terms of its financial health but its budget was now likely to report overall losses under the AAP government.

2:01 PM

Five arrested in Malda TMC councillor murder: Police

Police said they have so far arrested five persons in connection with the murder of Malda English Bazar Trinamool Congress councillor Dulal Sarkar. Sarkar, described by West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee as a close associate of hers and a popular leader, was shot dead by miscreants in Malda district on Thursday morning. Two men were arrested on Friday after apprehending three others on the day of the murder, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five, a senior police officer said.

1:51 PM

Two killed, three injured as speeding SUV crashes into hut in MP's Betul

Two persons were killed and three others injured when a speeding SUV ploughed into a roadside hut in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, police said. The accident occurred in Gondu Madai village, around 35 km from the district headquarters, on Friday night, an official said. Chicholi police station in-charge Hariom Patel said the SUV driver lost control of the wheel and crashed into a hut. He said the driver, Makhan Singh (26), and Dayaram Parte (45), an occupant of the hut, died on the spot.

1:03 PM

Breaking: BJP releases its first list of the candidates for Delhi Assembly Election 2025

Parvesh Verma to contest from New Delhi assembly seat against AAP's Arvind Kejriwal; Dushyant Gautam from Karol Bagh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa from Rajouri Garden, Kailash Gehlot from Bijwasan, Arvinder Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar.

1:01 PM

Man, wife killed as house collapses in explosion while making firecrackers

A man and his wife were killed in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district as their house collapsed after an explosion when they were making firecrackers, police said. The incident happened in Badabag village in Sadar police station area late on Friday, they said. The impact of the explosion was such that the roof and walls of the house collapsed, they added. The deceased couple was identified as Rajesh Das and his wife Rani. Rajesh's younger brother Paresh and his wife Lakshmipriya were injured in the incident, police said.

12:45 PM

Tight security arrangements made for BPSC re-examination; jawans deployed at centers

The re-examination of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) was held on Saturday at the Bapu Pariksha Parisar after the examination was cancelled earlier. Ahead of the examination, strict security arrangements were made to ensure a smooth conduct of the examination. Gaurav Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said that jawans were deployed in four centers across the city.

12:37 PM

Anna University sexual assault: Need to reach a point where there's no violence against women, says Kanimozhi

Anna University sexual assault case: DMK leader Kanimozhi says, "Any kind of violence against women cannot be accepted. We need to reach a point there is no violence against women, we have to ensure justice to victims. The case has been filed, the culprit has been arrested. So the next step is what happens in court. So must ensure that government makes sure that the case is investigated is positive for the affected girl." 

12:30 PM

Delhi police detain women for protesting outside residence of Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi police detained women who were protesting outside the residence of Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Delhi. "We have come from Amritsar to put forward our matters. Do not cheat the women of Delhi as you did with the women of Punjab, " a woman told reporters while being detained. "Do not make a promise of Rs 2100 to the women of Delhi" A group of women from Punjab staged a protest on Saturday. The protestors accused the AAP-led Punjab government of backtracking on the promise of providing Rs 1000 to every woman.

12:29 PM

Seven names shortlisted for the post of Goa BJP president: Tanavade

The Goa BJP unit has recommended seven names for the post of its new president, who is likely to be declared later this month in Delhi, a senior leader said. Goa BJP chief Sadanand Shet Tanavade told PTI that the seven names include three former state ministers and an ex-MP. The vacancy for the Goa BJP president is created as the term of the incumbent state unit chief is expiring.

12:21 PM

Grameen Bharat Mahotsav LIVE: Since 2014, I have continuously worked to serve rural India, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that after assuming office in 20214, he has been continuously working towards serving rural India at every moment. Addressing as gathering at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam after inaugurating the Bharat Grameen Mahotsav 2025, PM Modi said, "At the beginning of the year 2025, this grand event of Grameen Bharat Mahotsav is introducing India's development journey. It is creating an identity. I congratulate Nabard and other colleagues for organizing this event."

12:08 PM

Grameen Bharat Mahotsav LIVE: PM Modi calls out caste politics

Some people are trying to disturb social harmony in name of caste politics, says PM Modi as he calls to defeat such designs

12:06 PM

Punjab women stage protest in Delhi against AAP convenor Kejriwal

Punjab women stage protest in Delhi against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleging that he never gave the promised Rs 1000 to the women there. "They will not give even a single penny to the sisters of Delhi as well," a protesting woman said.

12:00 PM

Grameen Bharat Mahotsav LIVE: PM Modi applauds PM-KISAN, counts assistance to farmers

PM-KISAN provided Rs 3 trn financial assistance to farmers; in past 10 years agricultural loans rose 3.5 times, says PM Modi

11:57 AM

HMSI sales up 32% at 5.801 million units in 2024

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Saturday reported a 32 per cent growth in total wholesales at 58,01,498 units in 2024 over the previous year. This included domestic sales of 52,92,976 units and 5,08,522 units exports, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. Last month, total sales stood at 3,08,083 units, which included domestic sales of 2,70,919 units and 37,164 units exports, it added. 

11:52 AM

Grameen Bharat Mahotsav LIVE: PM recalls Covid times, says world doubted us

"During the COVID pandemic, the world doubted how Indian villages would tackle the crisis, but we ensured vaccines reached the last person in every village. Strengthening the rural economy requires inclusive economic policies, and I am proud that over the last 10 years, our government has implemented special policies and decisions for every section in villages," says PM Modi at Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025.