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9:53 AM

BJP's Raja Singh urges Ayyappa devotees to avoid visiting mosques during pilgrimage

BJP leader Raja Singh has advised Ayyappa devotees visiting Sabarimala in Kerala to avoid going to mosques during their pilgrimage. Addressing reporters here on Friday, he said devotees must strictly adhere to the rules of 'Ayyappa deeksha' and suggested that visiting the mosque (Vavar) would render them impure. The Goshamahal MLA alleged that encouraging the devotees to visit the mosque is part of a conspiracy.

9:47 AM

ED conducts 11-hour raid at DMK Minister Duraimurugan's residence in Vellore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted an 11-hour raid at the residence of DMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan in Vellore district. ED conducted the raid at Duraimurugan's residence as part of its ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case connected to violations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and cheating by bank officials during the demonetization period.

9:41 AM

Veteran nuclear scientist R Chidambaram dies at 88

Veteran scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1975 and 1998, died on Saturday, an official of the Department of Atomic Energy said. He was 88. Chidambaram, who was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme, breathed his last at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai at 3.20 am, the official said. He was the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Principal Scientific Advisor to the government of India.

9:27 AM

Sikkim Guv Om Prakash Mathur visits Doklam, interacts with Army personnel

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur visited Doklam and interacted with the Army personnel posted there, an official statement said. Located at an altitude of 15,600 feet, Doklam saw a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in 2017. Mathur was accompanied by Rajasthan's Forest and Environment Minister Sanjay Sharma during the visit on Friday, according to the statement issued by the Raj Bhavan late in the night.

9:23 AM

More than half of the seats are 'sold': Prashant Kishor's fast continues for the third day amid cold wave

Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor fast unto death marked the third day amid the cold wave in Patna on Saturday. The chief has been protesting to express his support towards the protesting BPSC students who have been demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) examination. The chief alleged that more than half of the BPSC seats were 'sold'.

9:10 AM

15 flights diverted, many delayed as dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport

Due to the adverse weather conditions, many flights were delayed and the country's largest airline IndiGo temporarily put arrivals and departures on hold. An official said 15 flights were diverted at the airport between 12.15 am and 1.30 am due to reduced visibility.

 

 

8:54 AM

Visibility reduced to zero around airports in north India, airlines issue travel advisory

As per IMD, visibility near airports - Palam, Safdarjung, Amritsar, Agra, Hindon, Chandigarh and Gwalior reduced to zero

8:52 AM

Tamil Nadu's first Jallikattu to start in Pudukkottai district today

The first Jallikattu event of Tamil Nadu for 2025 will be held on Saturday at Thachankurichi village in Pudukkottai district. The Tamil Nadu government has issued the necessary permission for this event. Pudukkottai district is known for having the highest number of vadivasal (entry points for bulls) and hosting the most Jallikattu events in Tamil Nadu. Between January and May 31, over 120 Jallikattu events, more than 30 bullock cart races, and over 50 vadamadu (tethered bull) events are typically conducted in the district.

8:36 AM

Pithampur protests: CM Mohan Yadav assures safe disposal of Bhopal waste

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has reassured the public that the state government prioritizes their interests and safety in the wake of the protest by Pithampur residents over the disposal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal. He urged residents of Pithampur to remain calm and not believe in rumours surrounding the disposal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.

8:11 AM

MP govt to apprise courts of toxic waste transportation and subsequent protests

Assam Police seized 11,100 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs two crore from a vehicle near Damcherra in the Cachar district of the state on Friday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X that CacharPolice conducted the anti-narcotics operation based on credible intelligence.

8:00 AM

Assam Police seize Codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs 2 crore in Cachar

Assam Police seized 11,100 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs two crore from a vehicle near Damcherra in the Cachar district of the state on Friday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X that CacharPolice conducted the anti-narcotics operation based on credible intelligence.

7:55 AM

"No question of withdrawing fast, not until student demands are met": Jan Suraaj party chief

Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has vowed to continue his indefinite fast until the Bihar government meets the demands of protesting BPSC students.

"There is no question of withdrawing my fast, not until the demands of the students are met. We suggested from our end that the CM should meet the students and together they should bring out a solution. If that happens then I have no problem stopping the fast," he said.