Pinarayi Vijayan faces backlash for urging Kerala Guv to commute sentence of murder convict
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) A controversy has erupted in Kerala after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan advised Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar to commute the sentence of a murder convict. The convict, Sherin, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her father-in-law in 2009. Sherin, the main accused, along with two others have been serving […]
Citizens thank Haryana CM for halting dumpyard construction on Dwarka Expressway
Gurugram, Jan 29 (IANS) Residents of the Dwarka Expressway area, along with various Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs) and a united NGO forum have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini for stopping the construction of dumpyard and halting disposal unit in the residential area of Daulatabad. The decision was also appreciated […]
Maha Kumbh stampede: PM Modi has ordered necessary security measures, says Kumaraswamy
Mysuru, Jan 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to take all necessary security measures following the stampede at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. “PM Modi has issued appropriate instructions regarding the incident. This incident has saddened everyone. […]
Amid Yamuna poisoning row, Haryana CM sips water from river; escalates attack on AAP
Chandigarh, Jan 29 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the Yamuna river in Delhi is “poisonous”, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday drank water from the river near the Delhi border and slammed AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal for “spreading lies”. “I drank the water of the holy Yamuna on the border of Haryana […]
Rajasthan HC to NHAI: Complete Bhankrota flyover on Jaipur-Ajmer highway by April 1
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete the Bhankrota flyover project in Jaipur by April 1, 2025, without any further delays. A hearing was held on Wednesday regarding the delay in constructing the Bhankrota flyover on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway. The court further expressed […]
Punjab BJP leaders meet Governor, seek probe into Ambedkar’s statue vandalism
Chandigarh, Jan 29 (IANS) Demanding an investigation by an independent agency into vandalising of B.R. Ambedkar’s statue followed by an attempt to burn the stone sculpture of the Constitution in Amritsar on the Republic Day, a delegation of senior BJP leaders on Wednesday met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, here. They apprised the Governor that […]
Odisha received 121 investment intents worth Rs 8,153 crore in tourism sector: Dy CM
Bhubaneswar, Jan 29 (IANS) Odisha’s tourism sector saw a massive boost at the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’ with 121 investment intents amounting to a remarkable Rs 8,153 crore. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, who expressed confidence in the state’s rising status as a prime investment hub. […]
One lakh houses will be built in two years under MHADA: Maha Dy CM
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also holds the Housing Department, on Wednesday, said that the state undertaking Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) will construct about one lakh houses in the next two years in the state. He further added that the state government is committed to fulfilling the […]
Maha Kumbh stampede: Four from Karnataka confirmed dead
Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) Four persons from Karnataka, including a mother and daughter are confirmed dead in the tragic incident of stampede in which 30 persons lost lives at Prayagraj while attending Maha Kumbh Mela on Wednesday. All four deceased persons hailed from Belagavi district of Karnataka. The deceased have been identified as Megha Deepak […]
Shiv Sena seeks Central support in Budget for Maha to become India’s innovation capital
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) The Shiv Sena has urged the BJP-led NDA government to provide substantial financial support in the annual budget for 2025-26 for infrastructure, employment generation, and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, ensuring Maharashtra becomes India’s innovation capital. Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party leader Shrikant Shinde said: “Maharashtra is leading the way with pioneering […]
