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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Praises Israel's "Technical Excellence" For Pager Attack

Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2024, Indore

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday showered encomium on Israel, saying the tiny country has set an example of technical efficiency in dealing with enemies, and referred to the deadly pager attack on Hezbollah in September.

"If CRPF Was Not Deployed...": Manipur Chief Minister To NDTV On Jiribam "Terror Attack"

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury,Sunzu Bachaspatimayum | Friday November 22, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

The Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) timely intervention during a "terror attack" in Manipur's Jiribam district prevented the loss of several lives, Chief Minister N Biren Singh told NDTV on Thursday.

Noted Surgeon Dr Mathew Varghese Named 'The One International'

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

Noted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mathew Varghese was named The One International at the prestigious The One gala dinner and award ceremony in Hong Kong.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Pick Proves Contentious For Both Ruling, Opposition Camps

Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2024, Mumbai

Even before the first votes are counted in Maharashtra, fissures have emerged within the Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on who will head the next government with constituents in both camps laying claim over the chief minister's post.

India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.

Delhi Tops Polluted City List As Air Quality Crisis Persists In North India

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi emerged as the most polluted city in India, recording an average PM2.5 level of 243.3 micrograms per cubic metre air, with pollution surging by 19.5 per cent in week-on-week increase, according to a report released on Thursday.

Actor Kasthuri, Who Was Jailed For Comments Against Telugu Community, Released

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, Chennai

Actress Kasthuri was released from the Puzhal Central Prison here on Thursday, a day after she was granted conditional bail by a court in a case of alleged derogatory comment against Telugu speaking people.

Indian Army Chief Bestowed With Rank Of Honourary General Of Nepalese Army

Asian News International | Thursday November 21, 2024, Kathmandu

Showcasing the strong ties between the two countries, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was on Thursday conferred with the prestigious rank of Honourary General of the Nepalese Army.

Karnataka's Nandini Dairy Brand Enters Delhi NCR With Prices Lower Than Competitors

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday launched the Karnataka Milk Federation's (KMF) Nandini brand milk products in the Delhi-NCR market, pricing them marginally lower than competitors to gain a foothold in the region.

Pollution Control Body Orders Filling Critical Gaps In Enforcing Rules

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

Central pollution watchdog CAQM has issued directives to address critical gaps in the enforcement of mitigation efforts, including expediting fire incident verifications and intensifying action against violators of pollution control measures.

"We Should Aspire For World Peace, Lord Buddha Can Inspire Us": Nitin Gadkari

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, Bodh Gaya

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday emphasised the need to embrace the philosophy of Buddha to promote peace and observed that the global situation seemed "on the verge of a world war".

47 Survivors Of 1984 Anti Sikh Riots Handed Out Job Letters By Delhi Lt Governor

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday distributed appointment letters to 47 survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Waving Black Flags At Chief Minister's Convoy Not Illegal, Defamatory: Kerala High Court

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, Kochi

In a setback for the Left government in Kerala, the High Court here has said that waving of black flags at the Chief Minister's convoy was not an illegal act and does not amount to defamation.

"Will Make National Highway Of Bihar Like That Of US In 4 Years": Nitin Gadkari

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 21, 2024, Patna

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday pledged to transform the state's roads to match the quality of those in the US within the next four years.

K Sanjay Murthy Takes Over As Comptroller And Auditor General Of India

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

K Sanjay Murthy, former higher education secretary, on Thursday took charge as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).