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8:18 PM

Ram temple news: Unfortunately, BJP is doing politics in the name of Lord Ram, says Randeep Surjewala

7:05 PM

Please invest in Kashmir, support PM Modi's mission to mainstream J&K: Amit Shah to Gujarati industrialists

6:08 PM

Atal Setu update: Historic day for Viksit Bharat Sankalp, says PM Modi

 "Today is a very big day for Mumbai and Maharashtra and a historic day for Viksit Bharat Sankalp.The whole country has its eye on Mumbai as they have got this grand Atal Setu," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an event in Navi Mumbai.

5:42 PM

Retail inflation rises to 4-month high of 5.69% in December

Retail inflation rises to 4-month high of 5.69 pc in December against 5.55 pc in November: Govt data

5:37 PM

US, UK Strikes In Yemen 'disproportionate', says Turkish President Erdogan

Alleging the US and Britain wished to turn Red Sea into a "bloodbath", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated today that US and British strikes on Yemen's Houthis were "disproportionate," news agency AFP reported today.

 

 

 

 

 

4:49 PM

India will become world's third largest economy in PM Modi's third term: Home Minister Amit Shah

4:41 PM

'State-sponsored political event ': CPI won't take part in Ayodhya Ram temple opening ceremony

 

Calling it a state-sponsored event, the Communist Party of India (CPI)'s General Secretary D Raja said that the BJP and RSS have made the Ram Temple pran pratishtha ceremony a political event for their electoral gains. 

4:26 PM

AAP's Sanjay Singh elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha today

4:15 PM

Won't able to attend Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on 'medical grounds': Cong leader Dr Karan Singh

4:06 PM

Atal Setu: PM Modi inaugurates India's longest bridge 'Atal Setu' in Mumbai

Prime Minister Modi on Friday inaugurated India's longest bridge 'Atal Setu' in Mumbai. The 21.8 kilometer bridge will ease access to the satellite city of Navi Mumbai. 

3:36 PM

Special flight operation from Delhi to Ayodhya announced on Jan 21 by SpiceJet

Carrier SpiceJet today announced a special flight operation from Delhi to Ayodhya on January 21 for passengers attending the Pran Pratishta ceremony at the Ram temple the following day.An official stated that the airline will also operate a return flight on the same day to provide a seamless travel experience for devotees.

2:53 PM

'Swachhata Abhiyan': PM Modi cleans section of Kalaram temple in Nashik

2:51 PM

Jharkhand HC quashes FIRs against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for comments on Madhupur by-polls

The Jharkhand High Court has quashed four FIRs registered against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey related to various statements made on social media platforms during the Madhupur by-polls.

2:21 PM

PM at Nashik youth event: Youth has powered India's ascent into world's top 5 economies, says PM Modi

2:18 PM

Karnataka government implements Yuva Nidhi guarantee, unemployed graduates to get Rs 3,000 each month

2:11 PM

Haveri gangrape: No faith in Hangal police, says former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

Speaking on the alleged gangrape in a hotel in Karnataka's Haveri, former Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai told  news agency ANI, "People have no faith in the Hangal police, so I demand an investigation into the matter by a higher police officer. It's totally unfortunate and people are really fed up with this government and especially women are not safe in this state."

2:08 PM

PM Modi in Maharashtra: I trust in power of youth, says PM Narendra Modi at Nashik Youth meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking to the audience at the Nashik youth meet, stated the power of the youth will ensure India reaches glorious heights. He said, "It is youth power that will ensure Bharat March to its glorious heights...I must says today's youth is most fortunate to witness the development and achievements in 21st century."

1:44 PM

UK PM Rishi Sunak on Kyiv visit, expected to increase military support

UK PM Rishi Sunak is visiting Kyiv on Friday. He is expected to announce a new package of support which will include an increase in military funding.

Sunak is expected to announce an increase in military funding for Ukraine for the next financial year to 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion).

1:37 PM

DRDO conducts successful flight test of new-generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile

1:12 PM

'Congress boley toh tedhi chaal': Union Minister Narayan Rane on INC denial to Ram temple invitation

1:07 PM

Ram Mandir inauguration: BJP MP writes to CM Soren, demands ban on sale of liquor and meat in Jharkhand

BJP Member of Parliamnet (MP) Deepak Prakash wrote to CM Hemant Soren and demanded that the sale of liquor and meat should be banned in the state on January 22,  the day of Ram Temple consecration.

 

12:48 PM

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea against BJD's use of conch symbol in govt ads

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a plea moved by a Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader against Biju Janta Dal (BJD) for allegedly employing the 'Conch' symbol in advertising various state government schemes. The court asked the petitioner to approach Orissa High Court first.

12:20 PM

Major indigenous Indian Navy warships deployed in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden

Around six to ten indigenous Indian Navy warships have been deployed in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden with a special focus on the coast of Somalia to tackle piracy and attacks on merchant vessels, according to a report by news agency ANI. The Navy warships include destroyers, frigates and offshore patrol vessels.

12:11 PM

PM Modi in Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Shree Kalaram Mandir in Nashik

11:49 AM

Russia requests UN Security Council meeting after US, UK strike Houthis in Yemen

11:37 AM

VIDEO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds roadshow in Nashik, Maharashtra ahead of Atal Setu inauguration

11:34 AM

Good that PM Modi is so devoted to Ram Lalla: Chief priest of Ayodhya Ram temple

11:11 AM

Supreme Court refuses to stay new law providing for appointment of CEC, ECs by panel excluding CJI

11:02 AM

UK strikes against Houthis: RAF conducted targeted 'strikes' against Houthi rebel sites, says UK PM Sunak

 

 

Labelling it "limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence", UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated the Royal Air Force has conducted targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, 

 

 Sunak said the UK will always stand up for "freedom of navigation and the free flow of trade." He added that the Houthis, despite the repeated warnings from the international community, continue to conduct attacks in the Red Sea, including against UK and US warships just this week.

10:57 AM

Yemen update: Targeting of ships heading towards Israel will continue, says Houthi spokesperson