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10:30 PM

IIBF ties up with FPSB India to advance financial planning education

Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), the professional body for the banking and finance sector in India, has entered into an agreement with FPSB India to advance financial planning education.

10:11 PM

172 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra today

A total of 172 cases of Covid-19 were eported in Maharashtra today, as per the data shared by the Public Health Department.

As per the data, the State recorded a total of 10 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 till today, with the highest number of infections reported from Thane Municipal Corporation.

9:12 PM

Assam CM urges Piyush Goyal to launch North East Industrial Policy

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to launch a North East Industrial Policy to give a fresh impetus to the efforts of Assam and other states in the region that have been witnessing rapid economic growth.

The request was made when Sarma met Goyal in New Delhi on Friday.

8:22 PM

20 'cyber criminals' held in Jharkhand's Giridih

A total of 20 "cyber criminals" were arrested in Jharkhand's Giridih district, a police officer said on Saturday. They were apprehended from different places of Jamua block, he said.

Two cars and four bikes have been recovered from the cyber criminals, besides Rs 1.38 lakh in cash, Giridih SP Deepak Kumar Sharma said. The group used to dupe people through various online methods, police said.

7:54 PM

Karnataka logs 201 fresh Covid-19 cases, 1 new death

Karnataka on Saturday reported 201 fresh cases of Covid-19 and one new coronavirus-related death in the past 24 hours. This takes the total number of active cases in the state to 833, a health department bulletin said.

With this, the total number of covid-19 related deaths in the state after the recent spike in cases has touched more than 10, it said.

7:30 PM

Unidentified gunmen target police commandos in Manipur's Moreh

Heavy gunfire was reported between unidentified gunmen and police commandos in Manipur's Moreh around 3:50pm on Saturday, officials said.

According to eyewitnesses, unidentified gunmen targeted vehicles carrying police commandos when they were moving towards Key Location Point (KLP) from Moreh.

6:43 PM

Not possible for all to reach Ayodhya on Jan 22, celebrate at home: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said while people are eager to come to Ayodhya on January 22 for the Ram temple consecration ceremony, it is not possible for everyone to reach the holy city on the day and they should visit later on according to their convenience.

6:18 PM

Punjab Police constitutes SIT to investigate Nicaragua Human Trafficking case

The Punjab Police constituted a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate offences of human trafficking involved in the Nicaragua Human Trafficking case, a press release from the Punjab Information and Public Relations Department said.

5:47 PM

55 foreign terrorists among 76 neutralised in J-K in 2023: DGP

A total of 76 terrorists, including 55 foreigners, were neutralised, 291 terrorist associates arrested and 201 overground workers booked under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir this year, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Saturday.

Swain further said that only 31 local terrorists an all time low - are left in the Union Territory.

5:20 PM

Have not yet received Ram temple consecration ceremony invite: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he has not yet received the invitation for the consecration of Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

Thackeray also stressed he doesn't need a formal invite as Ram Lalla belongs to everyone and that he would visit the temple town in Uttar Pradesh whenever he felt like.

5:02 PM

Police imposes Section 144 in Noida, Greater Noida for Dec 31, Jan 1

The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Saturday announced imposing prohibitory measures under CrPC section 144 on December 31 and January 1, preventing unlawful assembly of five or more people in Noida and Greater Noida.

Unauthorised processions, holding religious prayers and consumption of alcohol in public places have also been banned for Sunday and Monday.

As per the instructions, the use of private drones in a radius of one kilometre of government establishments is completely banned during the period. For the use of drones in other areas, police permission would be required, according to the order issued by the police commissionerate.

 

4:23 PM

Poonch: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti stopped by police for security reasons

4:11 PM

Have not yet got invitation for consecration of Ram temple: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said he has not yet got an invitation for the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, and would consider after getting it.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has been inviting several prominent personalities and political leaders of the country for the grand event.

3:57 PM

Nitish Kumar leaves for Patna day after being elected JD(U) chief

3:39 PM

Rajasthan cabinet expansion: MLAs take oath as ministers in Bhajanlal Sharma govt

The swearing-in ceremony of the state cabinet in Rajasthan happened on Saturday.

The development comes as newly elected Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajan Lal Sharma of the Bharatiya Janata Party met Governor Kalraj Mishra and requested him for the swearing-in ceremony of the Council of Ministers. Several MLAs including Kirodi Lal Meena, Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Babulal Kharadi, Madan Dilawar were sworn in as ministers at the event.

Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat and Hemant Meena also took oath.

3:26 PM

PM Modi urges people to launch cleanliness drive at pilgrimage sites from Jan 14

PM Modi on Saturday urged the people to launch cleanliness drive at pilgrimage sites across the country from January 14.

3:00 PM

Karnataka Cong meeting on January 10 to discuss LS poll preparations: Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D K Shivakumar announced on Saturday that a meeting of party legislators and leaders has been scheduled for January 10 to deliberate on preparations for the Lok Sabha polls. The party has set a target of winning at least 20 out of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the upcoming general elections.

2:49 PM

PM Modi virtually flags off second Vande Bharat train in J-K's Katra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the second Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Kashmir's Katra and New Delhi on Saturday. LG Manoj Sinha expressed optimism about a railway link connecting Kashmir and Kanyakumari in early 2023. Union minister Jitendra Singh, present at the ceremony in Katra, congratulated the people of the Union territory for the New Year's gift of a second Vande Bharat train, attributing it to Modi's commitment to the overall development of the region.

2:35 PM

PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 15,700 cr

2:32 PM

PM Modi participates in public programme in Ayodhya

2:24 PM

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Maharshi Valmiki airport in Ayodhya

2:13 PM

Delhi BJP leaders hold protests against AAP govt over air pollution

In a demonstration against the AAP government regarding air pollution in Delhi, Delhi BJP leaders and workers staged protests at four locations in the national capital on Saturday morning. Wearing oxygen masks, the party's leaders led protests at the ITO crossing, near India Gate, the roundabout close to Le Meridian Hotel, and the 11 Murti roundabout.

1:44 PM

Annual calendar of the Government of India for 2024 has been launched: Anurag Thakur

1:40 PM

Punia urges Sports Ministry to restart wrestling activities in view of Paris Olympics

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia called on the Sports Ministry to resume wrestling activities in the country, expressing concern about the lack of seriousness in preparations for the Paris Games just seven months away. Wrestling has faced a hiatus for several months due to internal turmoil within the fraternity, marked by protests against former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

1:28 PM

PM Modi at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya

1:16 PM

India reports 743 Covid cases, seven deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 743 new cases of COVID-19, as per Union Health Ministry. The total active caseload increased by seven, reaching 3,997. Official data indicates that seven deaths occurred during this period, with three in Kerala, two in Karnataka, and one each in Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu.

1:09 PM

PM Modi visits house of 100 millionth beneficiary of PM Ujjwala Yojana in Ayodhya

PM Narendra Modi during his Ayodhya visit visited the house of a Ujjwala beneficiary and had tea at her residence. She is the 10 croreth beneficiary of PM Ujjwala Yojana.

1:01 PM

PM Modi arrives at Ayodhya's international airport to inaugurate it

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. Previously, he had visited Ayodhya during Deepotsav last year. Following his arrival at the airport, PM Modi led an impressive roadshow, receiving an unprecedented welcome from the people of Ayodhya.

12:35 PM

PM Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat Trains

12:13 PM

PM Modi inaugurates the Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station