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11:32 PM

CM Shinde announces women under 'Ladki Bahin scheme' to get Rs 2,100/month, up from Rs 1,500.

10:35 PM

Noted folk singer, Sharda Sinha passes away. She was admitted to Aiims Delhi for treatment

9:12 PM

"Wherever I go in Wayanad, I see spirit of brotherhood, togetherness": Congress' Priyanka Gandhi

8:54 PM

Under-construction bridge part of a bullet train project collapses in Anand, Gujarat

Many people are feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway. Anand police, fire brigade officials have reached the spot.

8:35 PM

Caste census will be developmental instrument that will shape the country's progress, says Rahul Gandhi

"I committed, on behalf of the Congress party in Parliament, that we will carry out a National Caste Census and demolish the artificial barrier of 50% reservation. Telangana is a model for the National Caste Census, and I am thankful to their leadership for doing a marvellous job in this process. We don’t want a bureaucratic Caste Census—that would be an insult to the people. We want the people of India to determine what questions should be asked. We want Dalits, OBCs, Adivasis and women to decide the nature of these questions. As a result, it won’t be just a caste census; it will be a political instrument, a developmental instrument that will shape the country’s progress," said Rahul Gandhi.

7:25 PM

Mospi announces advancing of release time of IIP, CPI data to 4 pm

7:17 PM

NTPC to invest Rs 29,345 cr for Telangana super thermal power project

7:12 PM

Govt to sell up to 2.5% stake in Hindustan Zinc, targets Rs 5,000 cr

Government to sell up to 2.5 per cent stake in Hindustan Zinc via OFS, to garner over Rs 5,000 cr at floor price, says Dipam.

6:09 PM

Parliament's winter session from Nov 25 to Dec 20

The Winter Session of Parliament is scheduled to begin on November 25 and continue till December 20, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday.

 

Rijiju said a special celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution will be held in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan on November 26, observed as Constitution Day.

 

"Hon'ble President, on the recommendation of the Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning both the Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session, 2024, from 25th November to 20th December, 2024 (subject to exigencies of parliamentary business)," Rijiju said.

 

The Joint Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill is expected to submit its report on November 29 in Parliament, if it sticks to the deadline given to it in the previous session.

5:00 PM

Court conducting 2008 Malegaon blast trial gets bomb threat

The special court here conducting trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has received a bomb threat, a government lawyer said on Tuesday. An unidentified person called the office of the registrar of the sessions court on October 30 and threatened to plant a bomb in courtroom number 26, he told PTI. The special National Investigation Agency court conducting the trial of the blast case sits in courtroom number 26 at the civil and sessions court complex in south Mumbai.

4:42 PM

Parliament's Winter Session from Nov 25 to Dec 20, says Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Centre's appeal against an order that quashed a look out circular (LOC) issued to the former house help of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan dismissed the appeal noting no one had appeared in the case when the matter came up for hearing. "We do not find any merit in the appeal," held the bench. An LOC is issued by investigating agencies to ensure the accused persons do not flee the country.

4:13 PM

Efforts on to make healthcare sector future ready: NITI Aayog member VK Paul

NITI Aayog member V K Paul on Tuesday said the government is committed to fully re-energising the primary healthcare sector to make it future ready.

Addressing the ‘FICCI HEAL 2024' conference, Paul said a 'Viksit Bharat' also means a $32 trillion economy along with a rise in per capita income to $18,000 from the current $2,500. "We are not just running a scheme but are building the entire primary healthcare system which will be future ready and will serve our nation's journey to Viksit Bharat by 2047," he said.

3:46 PM

Rebels to be shown the door: Maharashtra BJP chief Bawankule

With the last date of withdrawal of nominations expiring, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekar Bawankule on Tuesday said the party will crack the whip against rebels and suspend them for six years.The rebellion by those who have been denied tickets has posed a headache for both the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the state ahead of the November 20 assembly polls. Monday was the last day for the withdrawal of nominations.

3:25 PM

Akhilesh seen only on Twitter, works to spread hatred in society: UP Minister Nishad

Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad Tuesday accused Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav of being visible only on social media and working to divide the society. Speaking to reporters in Amethi after a meeting with the district administration officials, Nishad alleged that the Samajwadi Party and the Congress have worked only to divide the society. "How riots used to take place under the rule of the Congress and the Samajwadi Party is known to everyone. But, today you can see that riots are not taking place," he said.

3:09 PM

Cong not bothered about poll results, just wants to stop Assam's development, claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday alleged that the Congress is not bothered about electoral victory or defeat, and its only intention is to put hurdles in the state's development. Likening the opposition party to a "male cow" that cannot produce milk, he claimed that the Congress will not be able to bring development even if it gets votes.

2:49 PM

Bhojpuri singer Sharda Sinha being treated at AIIMS, PM Modi in touch with doctors

Noted folk singer Sharda Sinha has been admitted to Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a health complication, the hospital said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously monitoring her condition and has prayed for her speedy recovery, it said.

2:47 PM

Campaign to prevent open burning to begin on Nov 6, 588 teams to be deployed: Gopal Rai

A campaign to discourage open burning of waste will begin in Delhi from Wednesday in view of the rising air pollution, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Rai said 588 teams from different civic agencies, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), will be deployed on field to report open burning incidents across the city. "Pollution level in Delhi has reached 400, next ten days are going to be crucial. I held a meeting with 33 departments to take stock of the situation. All departments have been instructed to stay on alert mode," Rai said.

2:30 PM

News update: Pollution level in Delhi has reached 400, next 10 days to be crucial, says environment minister

1:50 PM

JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal to visit K'taka on Nov 7 to meet farmers protesting Waqf notices

The chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, will visit Karnataka on Thursday to meet farmers protesting against notices, now withdrawn, served to some of them for allegedly encroaching on Waqf properties. He is also likely to meet others, including a host of Karnataka BJP leaders, who have launched a stir over the issue.

1:45 PM

BJP seeking to plunder Jharkhand's 'black gold', says Congress chief Kharge

Five per cent of rich people have amassed 60 per centy of country's wealth, 50 per cent of poor citizens have three per cent wealth, claims Congress chief Kharge in Jharkhand.

1:20 PM

CBDT allows tax officials to waive or reduce interest due from assessee

The income tax department has allowed tax officials to either waive or reduce interest payable by a taxpayer, subject to specified conditions. Under the Income Tax Act Section 220 (2A), if a taxpayer fails to pay the tax amount specified in any demand notice, he/she is liable to pay interest at 1 per cent per month for the period of delay in making the payment.

1:07 PM

Four arrested for hurling petrol bomb at Shiv Sena (Hind) leader's house in Punjab

Four people have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in a petrol bomb attack at the residence of a Shiv Sena (Hind) leader, police said on Tuesday. The petrol bomb was hurled at the residence of Shiv Sena (Hind) leader Harkirat Singh Khurana on November 2. No one was injured in the incident. Addressing the media here, Ludhiana Police Commissioner Kuldip Singh Chahal said four people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

12:46 PM

News update: JMM-led coalition compromising national security, it should be ousted, says Yogi Adityanath

12:44 PM

News update: JMM-led coalition, minister Alamgir Alam looted Jharkhand's people, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

12:40 PM

Finance Commission grants released for rural local bodies in Haryana, Tripura, Mizoram

The Central government has released the first installment of the 15th Finance Commission grants for 2024-25 to rural local bodies in Tripura and Haryana, and a second installment in Mizoram. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj said in Tripura, untied grants totalling Rs 31.40 crore and tied grants of Rs 47.10 crore have been released for all 1,260 rural local bodies (RLBs).

12:30 PM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy booked for threatening police officer

A case has been registered against Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy for allegedly threatening a senior police officer probing a mining case against him. The case was registered on Monday based on a complaint by Inspector General of Police M Chandra Sekhar alleging that Kumaraswamy threatened a government servant to prevent him from discharging his duties The complainant stated that he was heading the Special Investigation Team probing a mining case in which Kumaraswamy is an accused.

12:01 PM

SC upholds validity of 2004 UP Madarsa Education Act, says it does not violate principle of secularism

SC sets aside Allahabad HC order that had quashed UP Board of Madarsa Education Act and asked state to relocate students to other schools. 

11:58 AM

Rahul Gandhi to attend district development meeting in Raebareli

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to attend the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in his parliamentary constituency on Tuesday. On way to Raebareli, the Lok Sabha MP paid obeisance at the Hanuman temple at Churwa. Soon after his arrival here, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha inaugurated the beautification project at the Degree College intersection undertaken by the municipal corporation in Raebareli.

11:34 AM

SC's majority verdict rules not all privately owned resources can be acquired by govt

The top court overturned verdicts post 1978 that adopted socialist theme and ruled that states can take over all private properties for common good.

11:24 AM

State can, however, stake claim over resources that are material and are held by community: SC

The majority verdict by the SC bench ruled that the old ruling that the State can take over private properties was motivated by a particular economical and socialist ideology.