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Haryana: Rahul Gandhi Takes A Truck Ride To Discuss Drivers' Issues

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a truck ride from Haryana's Murthal to Ambala, while he was travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh.

May 23, 2023, 12:30 PM IST

Rs 2,000 Notes Will Continue To Be Legal Tender, says RBI Governor

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated that Rs 2000 notes will continue to be a legal tender, after the Central bank’s announcement that the notes will be withdrawn from circulation.

May 22, 2023, 13:30 PM IST

RBI To Stop Circulation Of Rs 2000 Currency Notes

RBI has announced to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes. However, the notes will continue to be legal tender till September 30. Exchange facility for Rs 2,000 bank notes up to Rs 20,000 at a time would be available from May 23.

May 19, 2023, 20:10 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju Replaced By Arjun Ram Meghwal As Law Minister, Shifted To Earth Sciences Ministry

In a reshuffle of the Union Cabinet, Kiren Rijiju is now in charge of Earth Sciences Ministry. Arjun Ram Meghwal has replaced Rijiju as the New Law and Justice Minister. Meghwal will also continue with his existing portfolios.

May 18, 2023, 13:00 PM IST

Junmoni Rabha, Assam's 'Dabang Cop', Killed In Car Accident; Family Suspects Foul Play

Junmoni Rabha was popularly known as 'Lady Singham' or 'Dabang cop' after Hindi police movies. Jummoni's car had collided head-on with a container truck in Nagaon district. She succumbed to the collision and passed away.

May 17, 2023, 09:00 AM IST

South Delhi's School Receives Threat Mail; Nothing Suspicious Found

A private school located in South Delhi received a threatening mail. After this, the police and a bomb disposal squad were rushed to the spot immediately. Reportedly, Amrita School in the Pushp Vihar area received the threat mail at around 6.35 AM.

May 16, 2023, 14:30 PM IST

Why ONDC Is The Biggest Threat To Swiggy & Zomato, Know How It Is Providing Cheaper Food

In this video, we'll be diving into the world of government backed ONDC, latest player in the game of food delivery. ONDC has been making waves in the industry with its promise of providing cheaper food to customers. We'll explore how ONDC works, what makes it different from Swiggy and Zomato, and why it poses a serious threat to their dominance in the market.

May 12, 2023, 10:25 AM IST

Uddhav Thackeray Vs Eknath Shinde: Big SC Verdict Today On Maharashtra Shiv Sena Crisis

It could be a ‘make or break day' for CM Eknath Shinde and his supporting leaders. A five-judge Constitution bench of the SC is set to pronounce its verdict. The verdict is on a batch of petitions filed by rival Shiv Sena in connection with the Maharashtra political crisis.

May 11, 2023, 13:55 PM IST

No spam calls from today? TRAI's AI-powered spam filters to curb fake calls from May 1

Starting from May 1st, new rules will be implemented to block spam calls and SMS using AI filters. TRAI has ordered telecom companies to add these filters to their system. The new filters will detect and block fake calls and SMS through artificial intelligence.

May 01, 2023, 18:05 PM IST

Galwan hero's wife, Rekha Singh is commissioned into Army

Nearly three years after she lost her husband in the Galwan Valley clashes between India and China, Lieutenant Rekha Singh is set to go to eastern Ladakh, where she will oversee the supply chain of equipment, clothing and ammunition of the Army at a forward location along the Line of Actual Control.

Apr 30, 2023, 14:55 PM IST

Should educational degree be political issue? Watch Delhiites sharing their opinion

Educational degree has become a political quest. Politicians are seen pointing out at each others educational qualifications. This has become a new trend of the politics.

Apr 14, 2023, 19:15 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi submits his reply to Delhi Police over his over 'sexual assault' remark

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has submitted a reply to Delhi Police over his over 'sexual assault' remark. Replying to Delhi Police, Rahul stated that he would give a detailed answer in the next 8-10 days. He has termed the Delhi police's action as “unprecedented” and raised three questions.

Mar 20, 2023, 16:10 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects New Delhi- Ajmer Shatabdi Express train

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected New Delhi- Ajmer Shatabdi Express Train on March 19. The Minister interacted with the passengers onboard and took their feedback regarding cleanliness and facilities being offered on the train. Passengers were elated by the Minister’s move.

Mar 19, 2023, 15:25 PM IST

107-year-old organic farmer Padma Shri Pappammal blesses PM Modi at Global Millets Conference

On the occasion of International Year of Millets, 107-year-old organic farmer Padma Shri Pappammal on March 18 blessed PM Modi at the Global Millets Conference. In 2021, Government of India honoured Pappammal with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri for her role in organic farming.

Mar 19, 2023, 13:20 PM IST

MP: 8-year-old boy falls in open borewell in Vidisha, rescue operation underway

An 8-year-old boy fell into an open borewell in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha on March 14. The authorities rushed to the spot to rescue the victim. A rescue operation to take the boy out from the borewell is underway.

Mar 15, 2023, 11:35 AM IST

India’s first ‘Trans Tea Stall’ set up at Guwahati Railway station

In a bid to empower Transgenders community, a Trans tea stall has been installed at Guwahati Railway station to be fully managed by Transgender people. With this, Guwahati Railway Station has become the first station of the Indian Railways’ to sport a tea stall run exclusively by transgender people. The initiative to open the 'Trans tea stall' was implemented by the North East Frontier Railway (NEFR). The NEFR has set up the stall in collaboration with All Assam Transgender Association. Northeast Frontier Railway plans to operate more such Trans Tea Stalls at other Railway stations in the region. Taking to twitter, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “India’s first “Trans Tea Stall” at a railway platform.”

Mar 14, 2023, 12:35 PM IST

Rajasthan: IAF Mi-17 helicopter makes emergency landing in Jodhpur

An Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter made a precautionary landing at Peelwa village near Jodhpur on March 12. Checks were carried out on the chopper there by officials and now it has gone back safely to the Phalodi air base there.

Mar 13, 2023, 09:40 AM IST

J&K: Indian Army installs 100 ft tall National Flag in Doda Sports Stadium

Indian Army installs 100 ft tall National Flag in Doda Sports Stadium in J&K on March 09.

Mar 10, 2023, 10:05 AM IST

Hundreds of people along with Imtiaz Jaleel take out candle march against renaming Aurangabad

Days after the renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Scores of people along with AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel on March 09 took to the streets and did a candlelight march to protest against the renaming. The march was held by Aurangabad Naam Antar Kriti Samiti. The march started from the collector’s office and ended at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhadkal Gate. Young men and women joined hands and supported the march.

Mar 10, 2023, 09:55 AM IST

“Did we get freedom by sprinkling Gaumutra?”: Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP-RSS

Maharashtra Former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on March 05 held a public meeting in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri. While addressing, he targeted the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological parent organisation, the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) for appropriating national icons and freedom fighters and also took an insulting jibe on cow urine. Uddhav Thackeray said,“Did our country attain independence by sprinkling cow urine? Did this happen that cow urine was sprinkled & we got freedom? This was not the case, freedom fighters sacrificed their lives then we got independence, “he said.

Mar 06, 2023, 09:45 AM IST