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7:20 PM

IT Ministry issues advisory to social media companies regarding misinformation

6:24 PM

Hoax bomb threats: Govt warns of consequential action

Hoax bomb threats: Govt warns of consequential action in case of 'due diligence' compliance failure by social media platforms. 

5:56 PM

Hope media will write about us in positive manner, says Jaishankar at BJP event

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar quipped on Saturday about favourable media coverage at a BJP event in Pune ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Jaishankar spoke to reporters after inaugurating the BJP's western Maharashtra media centre. The event was also attended by Union minister and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol and other office-bearers of BJP.

"I am happy that I could come to inaugurate the media centre during the state's assembly elections. I will continue to visit here with good events in the future. I believe, the media will write about us (BJP) in a positive manner," Jaishankar said in a lighter vein.

5:10 PM

Attack on Iran police convoy kills 10 officers

An attack in Iran's restive southeast killed 10 members of the country's national police force Saturday, local media reported.

The semiofficial ISNA, Mehr and Tasnim news agencies all reported the fatalities in the attack in Gohar Kuh, some 1,200 kilometres southeast of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

An earlier report on the state-run IRNA news agency described the convoy as being attacked by “miscreants,” without elaborating.

Authorities identified no immediate suspects for the attack, nor did any group claim responsibility. The assault came after Israel launched a major attack across Iran early Saturday morning. 

3:42 PM

Joint sitting of Parliament on Nov 26 to mark 75th anniversary of adoption of Constitution

A special joint sitting of both houses of Parliament is likely to be held on November 26 to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, officials said on Saturday.

The joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is likely to be held in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan, where the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949 and it came into effect on January 26, 1950.
 

Earlier, November 26 used to be celebrated as National Law Day. In 2015, on the 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, the government announced November 26 as Constitution Day to encourage people to follow the constitutional values.

3:32 PM

Russian strikes on Kyiv, central Ukraine kill 2 teenagers, injure many

3:31 PM

Pakistan ranked 3rd worst country in law and order by World Justice Project

3:31 PM

MCD planning to propose ban on pigeon feeding spots over health concerns

3:31 PM

Former Pak senator Saleh Shah's guesthouse blown-up by suspected militants

2:57 PM

India needs revolutionary growth to become developed economy: Isro chief

India must undergo a revolutionary transformation to emerge as a developed economy, emphasized ISRO Chairman S. Somanathan, highlighting the critical role of technological advancements and product development in driving economic growth. He commended tech mogul Elon Musk for his innovative contributions to the space sector, noting that Musk's achievements have inspired global initiatives, including those at ISRO. Somanathan shared these insights while addressing students at the 13th convocation ceremony of the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Delhi.

2:30 PM

US-India cooperation behind latest deportation of illegal Indian migrants

The United States has deported a group of Indian nationals lacking proper documentation to reside in the country. US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it used a chartered flight to return Indian nationals to India on October 22. As part of India-US cooperation on migration and mobility, both countries are working to prevent illegal migration.

2:06 PM

Four dead after fire erupts at house in Gurugram's Saraswati Enclave

Four people died in a house fire at Saraswati Enclave in Gurugram last night. The blaze has since been brought under control.

1:36 PM

Negligence or delay in addressing public concerns won't be tolerated: CM Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure no delay or negligence in addressing public grievances and aiding victims under any circumstances. "If negligence occurs, appropriate action will be taken against those responsible," he warned.

1:22 PM

National capital gears up for Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati concerts

The stage is set, and excitement is soaring as actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh launches his "Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024" in the national capital, with consecutive performances this weekend at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. With gates opening at 5:30 pm, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which seats over 60,000, is set to fill with fans eager to experience the unmatched energy and star power of one of India's most cherished artists. The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Friday for the public ahead of the shows.

1:13 PM

Development requires active participation of tribal community: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu stated on Saturday that the country's development is incomplete without the active involvement of tribal communities and emphasized the importance of learning from them about living in harmony with nature. Addressing the 3rd and 4th joint convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, she commended the institute for addressing tribal issues through technology. "Chhattisgarh is rich in tribal culture and tradition," she added.

12:54 PM

ED finds 'irregularities' in ticket sales for Coldplay, Diljeet Dosanjh's concerts after raid

On Saturday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced that it had uncovered alleged irregularities following raids related to a money laundering investigation into the "black marketing" of tickets for Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati' concerts. The searches took place on Friday across 13 locations in five states: Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Rajasthan (Jaipur), Karnataka (Bengaluru), and Punjab (Chandigarh). 

12:11 PM

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Congress releases 2nd list of 23 candidates

The Congress released its second list of 23 candidates for the November 10 Assembly elections in Maharashtra. This announcement followed a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee, which reviewed potential candidates for the polls. Previously, the Congress had declared 48 candidates in its first list, bringing the total number of announced candidates to 71.

12:02 PM

Nadda appoints Dr Ravindra Kumar Rai as working president of BJP Jharkhand

BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Dr. Ravindra Kumar Rai, a former MP, as the working president of BJP Jharkhand, effective immediately.

11:52 AM

Punjab: Farmers to hold 'chakka jam' in 4 locations over paddy procurement

Farmers in Punjab started a sit-in protest on Saturday at Phagwara Main Chowk in Kapurthala district, staging a one-day demonstration to demand government action on various issues, including timely paddy procurement. The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Krantikari) Punjab, organising the protest, announced plans to block four national highways today.

11:48 AM

President Droupadi Murmu addresses convocation of IIT, Bhilai

10:58 AM

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar meets former PM Deve Gowda in Bengaluru

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Saturday morning in Bengaluru. The meeting occurred at Deve Gowda’s residence, though no details were disclosed. Upon arrival, Vice President Dhankhar was welcomed by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

10:40 AM

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Lord Jagannath temple in Raipur

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Lord Jagannath temple in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur on today morning and offered prayers there. President Murmu has been on a two-day visit to the state

10:20 AM

Waterlogging witnessed at several parts of Madurai after incessant rainfall

10:00 AM

US urges Israeli strikes on Iran to end, warns against further retaliation

The White House signaled that Israel’s strikes on Iran should conclude the direct exchange of fire between the two rival nations and cautioned Tehran against retaliating. A senior White House official noted that the administration views the Israeli action as a means to end the military exchange with Iran, a position shared by other allies.

9:53 AM

Thick toxic foam seen floating on Yamuna River in Delhi's Kalindi Kunj

9:49 AM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds Janta Darshan at Gorakhnath Temple

9:26 AM

Illegal firecrackers seized from house in UP's Chitrakoot, one arrested

Police seized a large cache of illegal firecrackers from a house in Chitrakoot city ahead of Diwali, resulting in one arrest, officials said. Chitrakoot Sadar Kotwali Police Station SHO Upendra Singh stated, "Acting on a tip-off, we raided a house in the Jagdishganj locality on Friday night and recovered firecrackers. Kuldeep Gupta was arrested as he failed to produce a valid storage license."

9:22 AM

NIA yet to receive Hardeep Nijjar's death certificate from Canada

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has not yet received the death certificate of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to NIA sources. The Canadian government requested the reason behind NIA's request for Nijjar's death certificate.

 

8:58 AM

We are one of the first central banks to voice serious concerns about cryptocurrencies: RBI Guv

"In the G20 under India's presidency, there was an agreement to develop an international understanding with regard to how to deal with this whole crypto ecosystem. Some progress has been made...I think more work still needs to be done. From India, from the Reserve Bank's perspective, I think we are one of the first central banks which very clearly voiced its serious concerns about the so-called cryptocurrencies. We see them as big risks, huge risks to financial stability. There are good reasons why we are saying that," said Reserve Bank of India Governor Shantikanta Das.

8:54 AM

Stubble burning cases reported in Punjab, Haryana despite SC's criticism