News updates: Industrialist Ratan Tata dies at Mumbai hospital, says police official

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12:07 AM

"Ratan Tata was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul, extraordinary human": PM Modi

11:53 PM

"Industrialist Ratan Tata dies at Mumbai hospital," Top police official to PTI

9:29 PM

Myntra concludes festive sale with 1.5 mn new customers

Fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform Myntra concluded its Big Fashion Festival (BFF) sale on Tuesday and onboarded 1.5 million new customers during the period. Around 80 per cent of the new customers belonged to non-metro cities, reflecting a strong festive shopping sentiment across the country, Myntra said in a statement.

9:25 PM

Sanjay Raut booked over his misleading remarks

Bhopal Police books Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his misleading remarks on MP govt's 'Ladli Behna Yojana': Official

9:24 PM

Vistara's London-Delhi flight receives bomb threat

A Vistara plane carrying nearly 290 passengers from London to Delhi on Wednesday received a bomb threat, which turned out to be a hoax following a thorough inspection of the aircraft after it landed safely at the airport in the national capital, according to sources. The sources said that a piece of paper with a message about a bomb onboard the plane was found in one of the lavatories, and the relevant authorities were immediately informed.

8:41 PM

38th National Games set for Uttarakhand, Jan 28-Feb 14

The 38th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from 28 January to 14 February next year. The Olympic Association President PT Usha also requested to organize the Winter National Games in Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister accepted the request of PT Usha and said that Uttarakhand is ready for this as well.

 

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand will be very successful and historic. Uttarakhand is fully prepared for this National Sports Mahakumbh.

7:16 PM

Have urged EC to conduct thorough probe: Congress

"Have urged EC to conduct thorough probe, ensure EVMs with discrepancies are sealed and secured till inquiry is complete. Congress to submit more complaints to EC, which has assured us of looking into them," said Bhupinder Hooda after meeting CEC.

6:59 PM

Pawan Khera after meeting ECI officials

After meeting the ECI officials, Congress leader Pawan Khera says "We met the Election Commission officials and presented the documents of 7 Assembly constituencies...Their reaction as usual was a good smile and a good cup of tea but we need more. Complaints from 13 more Assembly constituencies will be submitted to ECI. There were issues regarding the batteries of the machines by our candidates. We have asked for a reply from ECI after conducting the investigation..."

5:03 PM

IIT Indore develops device for early detection of breast cancer at affordable cost: Report

5:03 PM

Congress to shortly meet with Election Commission of India over 'unexpected Haryana results'

4:54 PM

Gopal Rai to seek urgent meeting with Union minister over artificial rain during peak pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday that he will again reach out to the Union environment minister, urging an urgent meeting to discuss the use of artificial rain during peak pollution periods. Rai said that no response was received to his previous letter.

4:49 PM

Former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha joins BJP

Former DGP R Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer in the Kerala cadre, joined the BJP on Wednesday. She took party membership at 4 PM at her residence here from BJP state president K Surendran.

4:48 PM

West Bengal: Doctors say mass resignation 'symbolic', healthcare services largely unaffected

The mass resignation of senior doctors at different medical colleges and hospitals in West Bengal to express solidarity with their junior counterparts did not hamper healthcare services at these medical establishments, an official of the state health department claimed on Wednesday.

4:40 PM

Cabinet gives nod to development of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat

A National Maritime Heritage complex will be developed in Lothal, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced today. The master plan of NMHC has been prepared by renowned architecture firm Architect Hafeez Contractor and the construction of Phase 1A has been entrusted to Tata Projects Ltd, it added.

4:38 PM

News update: Cabinet approves construction of 2,280 km of roads in border areas of Rajasthan, Punjab

PM Modi has emphasised development of infrastructure in border areas, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated today.

4:29 PM

Why should PM use govt programme to make 'political speech': Congress slams PM Modi

The Congress on Wednesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his attack on the party while virtually inaugurating development projects for Maharashtra, saying taxpayers' money cannot and should not be used to indulge in a "political speech". A day after the Congress' defeat in the Haryana polls, Modi called the opposition party irresponsible and a factory to "spread hatred".  , Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said, "Why should the @PMOIndia use a government platform and a government programme to make a political speech and attack the opposition?" "Taxpayers' money cannot and should not be used to indulge in a political speech? For that, he can use the BJP's platform," Khera said.

4:14 PM

News update: Statement of Congress leaders after Haryana poll results reject will of people, says ECI

4:07 PM

Money laundering case: Shilpa Shetty, husband challenge ED notices in HC

Actor Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra have moved the Bombay High Court challenging ED's notice directing them to vacate their house in Mumbai's Juhu area and a farmhouse in Pune in connection with a money-laundering case.

3:48 PM

J-K Congress will introspect party's performance in Jammu region: State unit chief Karra

Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday said the party would introspect its dismal performance in the assembly polls in the Jammu region. He also alleged that there were some lapses on part of the administration or some deliberate attempts in the run up to the polls. "We are very sorry for that, but we will introspect it. But, there are other factors also. There were lapses on part of the administration, or some deliberate attempts - in the last three days all the check-points established by the police were taken off, and the distribution of money and liquor was facilitated," Karra told.

3:34 PM

Cabinet gives nod to supply of fortified rice under welfare schemes till Dec 2028

The Cabinet approved the supply of fortified rice under welfare schemes till December, 2028 at cost of Rs 17,082 crore.

3:19 PM

News update: HC seeks stand of Delhi Police on plea to allow Sonam Wangchuk to protest at Jantar Mantar

3:08 PM

UP bypolls: SP declares candidates for six seats

A day after declaration of assembly poll results of Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, the Samajwadi Party on Wednesday announced candidates for six of the 10 Uttar Pradesh assembly seats where bypolls are due later this year. Reacting to the list, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi said it is the effect of Haryana election results, with the SP "telling Congress its place" by declaring candidates on the seats claimed by the latter.

3:00 PM

AAP says no tie-up with Congress for Delhi elections after Haryana debacle

The AAP has ruled a tie-up with the Congress for the Delhi Assembly elections after it was snubbed by the party during Haryana seat-sharing discussions.

2:51 PM

News update: Gaza Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll in Gaza has passed 42,000

2:44 PM

Excise Policy Case: ED to supply soft copies of docs for inspection issue

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday directed the ED to provide the soft copies of un-relied documents to the counsel of accused persons. The court has passed the direction in order to resolve the issue pertaining to the inspection of un-relied documents filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi Excise policy case. 

2:27 PM

Congress an irresponsible party, factory to spread hatred: PM Modi

A day after Congress' defeat in the Haryana polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress is an irresponsible party and a factory to "spread hatred" which wants to divide Hindus and pit one community against another.

2:19 PM

National Games in Uttarakhand from Jan 28 next year: IOA

The 38th edition of the National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14 next year, the Indian Olympic Association announced on Wednesday, saying that the schedule is subject to approval from its General Assembly later this month.

1:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills and Vidya Samiksha Kendra

PM Modi lays foundation stone of upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur via video conference. 

 

 

1:41 PM

Indian Army soldier abducted by terrorists found dead in Jammu and Kashmir

An Indian Army soldier was found dead with gunshot wounds after being abducted by terrorists in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. Two soldiers from the 161 unit of the Territorial Army were kidnapped from a forest area in Anantnag during a joint anti-terror operation conducted by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday. However, one soldier escaped despite sustaining two bullet wounds. Read here for more details.

1:39 PM

PM Modi virtually lays foundation stone development projects of more than Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurates 10 government medical colleges in Maharashtra.