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8:44 PM

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against suspended WFI president

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday warned of legal action against suspended Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh for making "absolutely baseless and mischievous" claims with regard to government recognition to WFI and reiterated that any tournament organised by the body shall be treated as "unsanctioned".

 

Last Saturday, Sanjay Singh claimed that around 700 grapplers would participate in the Senior National Championship in Pune from January 29-31, a statement that did not go down well with the ministry, which had suspended the national federation just three days after the formation of its new body for violating its own constitution.

8:25 PM

2 killed, 5 injured in fresh firing between rival ethnic groups in Manipur

The cycle of violence in Manipur continued on Tuesday with two people dying and at least five getting injured in fresh firing between two groups. 

8:20 PM

IMF raises 2024 global growth forecast to 3.1% citing unexpected 'resilience'

Despite the upgrade, the IMF predicts that global growth will remain below its recent historical average of 3.8 percent this year.

7:20 PM

RS chairman revokes suspension of 11 opposition MPs held guilty of breach of privilege: Sources

The Rajya Sabha Privileges Committee on Tuesday held 11 suspended opposition MPs guilty of breach of privilege and contempt of the Council of States, but Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar revoked their suspension allowing them to attend the Budget session, sources said.

 

In its report to the Rajya Sabha chairman a day before the session starts on Wednesday, the committee also recommended that the period of suspension already suffered by the members be treated as "sufficient punishment" for the transgression.

 

The MPs held "guilty of breach of privilege and contempt of the Council" of States are Jebi Mather Hisham, L Hanumanthaiah, Neeraj Dangi, Rajmani Patel, Kumar Ketkar, G C Chandrashekhar, Binoy Viswam, Sandosh Kumar P, M Mohamed Abdulla, John Brittas and A A Rahim.

 

The committee presented the report to Dhankhar, taking note of the situation that the suspended members would not be able to attend the special address of President Droupadi Murmu to both Houses of Parliament, the first address in the new building of Parliament, on Wednesday.

 

The committee usually submits its recommendations to the House.

 

The sources said the chairman invoked the authority vested in him under the rules of procedure to revoke their suspension enabling the members to attend the special address by the president.

 

The matter of 11 MPs suspended by the chairman during the Winter session of Parliament were referred to the Privileges Committee.

7:15 PM

Jaswant Singh's daughter-in-law killed, son injured in car accident

Congress leader Manvendra Singh's wife was killed and the former MP and his son injured when their car met with an accident in Alwar on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, officials said.

 

Manvendra Singh, who is son of former Union minister Jaswant Singh, and his family were on their way to Jaipur from Delhi. The driver lost control of the car and collided with a wall.

7:09 PM

AAP moves Punjab and Haryana HC, seeks fresh polls for Chandigarh mayor post

The Aam Aadmi Party has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking fresh polls for the Chandigarh mayor post under the supervision of a retired judge. The BJP secured 16 votes to win the election son Tuesday afternoon amid amid outrage in the Opposition ranks. Eight out of 36 votes were declared invalid prompting accusations of forgery and manipulation.

6:09 PM

Larsen & Toubro misses Q3 profit view as infra spending

Larsen and Toubro reported third-quarter profit below estimates on Tuesday as government spending on infrastructure tapered ahead of a national election. The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,947 crore ($355 million) for the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with analysts' estimate of Rs 3,304 crore rupees as per LSEG data.

6:07 PM

Tripura govt nod for 51 new ration shops

The Tripura government has decided to give licences for 51 new fair price shops in the state, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said on Tuesday.

 

At present, there are 1,060 fair price shops and 9.76 lakh ration card holders in the eight districts of the state.

 

"The government has decided to provide 51 new dealerships of fair price shops to improve the service delivery system for ration card holders. Under the new guidelines, there will be a new ration shop for 400 ration cards," Chowdhury said.

 

Each ration shop at present serves 900-1,200 ration card holders, which inconveniences people to get ration materials on time, he said.

5:54 PM

India backs two-state solution to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict; Jaishankar

India favours a two-state solution to end the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday as the latest war in the Gaza Strip, ignited by the Hamas' brutal attacks inside the Jewish state in early October, shows no sign of coming to an end. 

5:51 PM

Uproar in Rajasthan Assembly over MoU on ERCP

The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproar over the MoU on the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project as the opposition Congress raised slogans expressing dissatisfaction with the state government's statement.

 

The proceedings of the House had to be adjourned twice for 20 minutes each due to the uproar by the Congress MLAs.

 

Earlier on Sunday, a tripartite MoU was signed between the Centre and the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments in New Delhi for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).

5:21 PM

Demand for Maldives President to apologise for recent remarks targeting India

Gasuim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhoori Party, has urged Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seek "diplomatic reconciliation" to mend bilateral relations.

 

Ibrahim's demand referred to remarks by Muizzu regarded as pro-China earlier in the month referring to India as a bully without naming the country.

 

Amid a diplomatic row with India that erupted after derogatory social media posts by three of his ministers against Prime Minister Modi, President Muizzu on his return home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China on January 13 said, We may be small but this doesn't give them the license to bully us.

5:21 PM

IMD predicts rain and snowfall in Himachal; issues orange alert for next 48 hrs

The India Metrological Department on Tuesday issued an orange alert for various places in Himachal Pradesh indicating the possibility of snowfall in higher mountains and rain in other parts of the state during the next 48 hours.

 

According to IMD from the late night of January 30 to the morning of February 2, heavy rain/snowfall is likely at some places in Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Mandi, Shimla districts.

 

This will end the prolonged dry spell as from tonight fresh western disturbance is entering the state. The Meteorological Department has predicted snowfall in the high-altitude areas of the state and snowfall in the plains.

4:58 PM

Karnataka Minister airs concern over growing malnutrition among pregnant women, children

Karnataka Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development and Livelihood Dr Sharan Prakash Patil on Tuesday acknowledged the challenge of growing malnutrition among women and children and urged the people to make use of the central and state government schemes to address the issue.

 

He expressed concern over the growing malnutrition among pregnant women and children in 'Kalyana Karnataka' region, and stressed on the need to eradicate poverty and illiteracy in the society to get rid of malnutrition.

 

The minister was addressing the gathering here after inaugurating a two-day workshop on Food, Nutrition, Health-Hygiene & Wash organised by National Livelihood Mission.

4:54 PM

Modi govt laid foundation of strong rural development in last 10 years: Amit Shah

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government is to complete its 10 years in May, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday said it laid the foundation of a "strong rural development".

 

Shah's statement came after he launched the computerization project of Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) of all States and Union Territories here in the national capital.

 

This event was organized by the Ministry of Cooperation in collaboration with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

 

Speaking at the event, the Minister said that the Modi government of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is to complete its 10 years in May.

 

"In the last 10 years, Modi government has done two major works-- one to bring 23 crore people of the country out of poverty and providing facilities like electricity as well as a free ration to 60 crore poor, and the second is the establishment of Ministry of Cooperative to bring self-employment," said Shah.

4:38 PM

Baku-bound IndiGo plane takes off without ATC clearances, pilots grounded

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulatory body, has grounded a pilot for allegedly taking off the Baku-bound IndiGo plane without Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) clearances.

 

According to the DGCA, the Baku-bound IndiGo plane took off without ATC clearances.

 

"The DGCA has begun an investigation where an IndiGo plane from Delhi to Baku has taken off without ATC clearances," it said.

 

According to a top DGCA official, "the indigo pilot of 6E-1803 has been off duty till the investigation."

 

"The pilots of IndiGo's January 29, 2024, Delhi-Baku flight (6E 1803) have been removed from flying duty as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) investigates whether they took off without the required air traffic control (ATC) clearance," it added.

4:08 PM

Dr Reddy's posts net PAT Rs 1,381 cr in third quarter

 Dr Reddy's posts net PAT Rs 1,381 crore in third quarter. Total revenue from operations stands at Rs 7,237 crore.

3:38 PM

Money laundering case: ED seizes Rs 36 lakh, BMW SUV from Soren's Delhi's house

The Enforcement Directorate has seized Rs 36 lakh, a BMW SUV and some "incriminating" documents after it searched the Delhi house of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, official sources said Tuesday.

 

The federal agency searched the 5/1 Shanti Niketan building of the JMM leader in south Delhi on Monday and camped there for almost 13 hours in order to question him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land deal case of Jharkhand.

 

The sources said the ED teams seized about Rs 36 lakh in cash, a Haryana registered BMW SUV under a name that the ED considers "benami" and some "incriminating" documents during the day-long operation.

3:38 PM

Over 950 firms from 50 nations to participate in 13th edition of Indiawood

Over 950 companies from more than 50 countries are likely to participate in the 13th edition of the Indiawood exhibition -- offering products, solutions, and content across entire woodworking and furniture manufacturing -- in February this year.

 

"Indiawood 2024 will be instrumental in highlighting the scope and aspiration of the woodworking and furniture manufacturing Industry in India," Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, NuernbergMesse India, said in a statement.

 

The upcoming edition is not only the biggest ever, but also reflects the massive strides the sector has taken in terms of production volumes and technology, Prashar added.

 

According to the statement, the value of the Indian furniture market is pegged at $32 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of 20-25 per cent.

 

The potential for exports is huge since India has only a 5 per cent share of the world market.

3:37 PM

"President Muizzu should apologize to India...": Maldives opposition Leader amid diplomatic row

The Maldives Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, Voice of Maldives, a Maldivian digital news outlet, reported.

 

"Regarding any country, especially a neighbouring one, we shouldn't speak in a way that affects the relationship. We have an obligation to our state that must be considered. President Solih did consider this obligation and issued a Presidential Decree banning the "India Out" campaign. Now, Yameen is questioning why Muizzu, who participated with him in the India Out Campaign, has not nullified the Presidential Decree," he said.

 

He added, "The Decree should not be nullified, as it would only result in a loss to the nation. That cannot be done. I would tell Muizzu that it shouldn't be done. Also, I call on President Muizzu to formally apologize to the Indian government and Prime Minister Modi regarding his remarks after the China trip."

3:02 PM

Hemant Soren holds meeting of ruling alliance MLAs at CM residence in Ranchi

Amid the ongoing tussle between Soren and the enforcement directorate,  the Jharkhand Chief Minister reached his official residence in Ranchi, a source in the CMO said. Sorein is currently chairing a meeting of the ruling alliance MLAs at the CM House to discuss the present political situation in the state.

3:00 PM

Sanjay Singh involved in creating special purpose vehicle to launder proceeds of crimin excise policy case: ED

The Enforcement Directorate today opposed the bail petition of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in excise policy case before Delhi High Court. ED alleged that Singh was involved in creating a special purpose vehicle to launder the proceeds of crime that would have been generated from the business arising out of the policy changes as conspired by him and his co-conspirators.

1:36 PM

BJP wins Chandigarh mayoral elections with 16 votes

1:15 PM

Cipher case: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his close aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been sentenced ten years in prison in the cipher case, according to reports.

1:03 PM

BMC Khichdi COVID scam case: Sanjay Raut's brother Sandeep Raut arrives at the ED office for questioning

12:51 PM

Jharkhand Governor reprimands CM Soren citing 'bad attitude' of ruling party

Amid the ongoing communication gap between the Enforcement Directorate and Jharkhand CM Soren, state Governor, CP Radhakrishnan today stated that he has no information about the CM and that the attitude of the ruling party workers is not good. Moreover, Section 144 has been imposed at the Chief Minister's residence, Rajbhavan and ED's office. Earlier,  in a letter to ED, Soren said he would record his statement before the agency officials at 1 pm on Wednesday at his residence.

12:48 PM

Money laundering probe: ED seizes Rs 36 lakh, SUV from Jharkhand CM Soren's Delhi house

The Enforcement Directorate today seized Rs 36 lakh, an SUV and some "incriminating" documents from the Delhi residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, an official said. The central began the search at the 5/1 Shanti Niketan residence of the JMM leader in south Delhi on Monday and camped there for almost 13 hours to question Soren concerning a money laundering case linked to an alleged land deal case in Jharkhand.

12:44 PM

Weather woes: 19 Delhi-bound trains delayed, flights disrupted as thick fog reduces visibility

Around 19 Delhi-bound trains are running behind schedule as heavy fog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning. The dense fog has badly impacted visibility, railway officials informed. Jammu Tawi-Delhi Express, Howrah-Delhi Dorontho, Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani Express, Bhubaneswar-Delhi Rajdhani Express, Dibrugarh-Delhi Rajdhani Express and the Puri-Delhi Express, are some of the trains running behind their schedules. Meanwhile, flight operations were also disrupted at the IGI airport delaying several flights and increasing commuter's inconvenience.

12:32 PM

'Land-for-jobs' scam: RJD leader Tejashwi arrives at ED office for questioning

Tejashwi Yadav arrived at the Enforcement Directorate office today for questioning in connection with the money laundering investigation into the alleged land-for-jobs scam. The former Bihar deputy chief minister reached the ED office around 11.35 am, officials said. Tejashwi's father and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad was also questioned by ED for over nine hours on Monday in connection with the same case. On January 19, ED issued fresh summons to question Prasad and his son Tejashwi Yadav.

12:05 PM

'Your land is being snatched away,' Cong leader Rahul tells farmers in Purnea, Bihar

11:51 AM

Centre holds all-party meeting ahead of interim budget session of Parliament