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2:37 PM

One person arrested in the sexual assault case at Anna University in Chennai

The accused is in police custody at present and an investigation is going on, the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner said today. Four special teams were set up to nab the accused, Chennai police officials said.

2:32 PM

Ken-Betwa river linking project will open new doors of prosperity in Bundelkhand: PM Modi

In 21st century, only nations with adequate and well-managed water resources can advance, says PM Modi.

2:09 PM

Himachal CM Sukhu pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid tribute to Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on his birth centenary. Speaking on this occasion, he acknowledged Vajpayee's deep connection with the state of Himachal Pradesh and his contributions to the nation. The Chief Minister emphasised Vajpayee's efforts in strengthening the BJP and RSS ideologies, noting his pivotal role in the early days of the party.

1:58 PM

ASI team assesses progress of excavation work at Chandausi stepwell in Sambhal

A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) visited the site of the ancient step well in Chandausi here on Wednesday to assess the progress in excavation work which entered the fifth day. The ASI officials are studying the structure and the best approach to continue the excavation work.

1:45 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project in Khajuraho

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district virtually from Khajuraho.

1:39 PM

Pushpa-2 stampede case: Hyderabad Police warn action against misleading videos, information

Hyderabad police has warned that action will be taken against those who spread false information or posting misleading videos on social media about the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident. The police in a post on 'X' said it had come to their notice that some people posted false videos that the stampede had taken place even before actor Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre on December 4.

1:32 PM

News update: Several feared dead in Kazakhstan airplane crash

Officials in Kazakhstan stated that they had begun looking into different possible versions of what had happened, including a technical problem.

1:08 PM

Passenger plane carrying over 100 people crashes in Kazakhstan

The plane was operated by Azerbaijan Airlines and had been flying from Baku to Grozny in Russia's Chechnya, but had been rerouted due to fog in Grozny.

12:33 PM

Strict action to be taken against officers for issuing public notice against Mahila Samman Yojana: Delhi CM

"BJP put pressure on a few officers to get this notice published today. Administrative and police action will be taken against these officers. The information that the Mahila Samman Yojana has been notified by the Delhi Cabinet is in the public domain," Delhi CM Atishi said today.

12:25 PM

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in fake case, BJP trying to distract AAP from poll campaign: Kejriwal

"Recently, there was a meeting between CBI, ED & I-T departments and they have been asked to arrest CM Atishi by fabricating false cases against the CM," Arvind Kejriwal said today.

12:22 PM

BJP rattled by registrations for schemes announced by us, says AAP chief Kejriwal

"Aam Aadmi Party has a positive campaign based on the work done. We have announced the Mahila Samman Yojana and a scheme for free medical treatment of senior citizens. BJP is rattled by the registrations for these schemes. Delhi Cabinet has already approved the Rs 1000 allowance and a notification has been issued," Kejriwal said today.

12:11 PM

News update: BJP will try to file a false case to implicate Atishi, says Kejriwal

12:10 PM

News update: BJP doesn't have a narrative for the Delhi polls, says AAP chief Kejriwal

11:52 AM

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was 'second Nehru' of Indian politics, says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

Stating that even though his party was not with the BJP, Vajpayee will always be remembered, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday described late BJP stalwart and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the "second Nehru" of Indian politics.

11:33 AM

Four arrested for alleged attack on Christmas carol party

Four people have been arrested for allegedly attacking a Christmas carol party from a church in this district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said here.

The arrested individuals were also part of a carol party from another church, police said. The incident was reported from the Kumbanad area under the jurisdiction of the Koipuram police station.