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"More Tourists Will Go To Bastar Than Kashmir If...": Amit Shah In Chhattisgarh

Written by Neeta Sharma | Sunday December 15, 2024, New Delhi

Once famous for Maoist violence, Bastar is now becoming a tourist destination for many. Union Home Minister Amit Shah appreciated the efforts of the state government and security forces in this transformation.

D Fadnavis Says "Performance Review" Of New Ministers Soon, Adds A Warning

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, Nagpur

A total of 39 legislators from Mahayuti allies were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the 10-day-old Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry including 16 new faces, while 10 former ministers were excluded.

"His Tabla Spoke Universal Language": Leaders, Fans Mourn Zakir Hussain

NDTV News Desk | Sunday December 15, 2024, New Delhi

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain - the eldest son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha - died in the US today of a heart disease. He was 73. Leaders and fans across India and the world posted condolences on social media.

Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain, Padma Vibhushan And 4-Time Grammy Winner, Dies At 73

NDTV Newsdesk | Sunday December 15, 2024

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, battling heart-related problems, died at a US hospital today. He was 73.

Was Allu Arjun's Arrest By Telangana Police Necessary? What Survey Reveals

NDTV Newsdesk | Sunday December 15, 2024

Was there a gross misuse of power by the Telangana government in arresting Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in connection with the death of woman at the premiere of his 'Pushpa 2' movie? 34% of the people or 843 out of 2,502 people answered 'Yes'.

Ex-Maoists Tell Amit Shah Why They Had To Undergo Vasectomy Before Marriage

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, Jagdalpur

"Nasbandi (vasectomy)" is a very common word in Maoist lexicon. Cadres who wish to get married are forced to undergo the procedure on the directive of senior CPI (Maoist) leaders.

Denied Cabinet Berth, Shiv Sena MLA Resigns From Party Post

Reported by Anuj Sahebrao Rayate, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday December 15, 2024, Mumbai

An MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena, peeved at being denied a cabinet berth, has resigned from a party post. Narendra Bhondekar was the deputy leader of the Shiv Sena and party coordinator for Vidarbha.

"India Expanding Its Footprint": S Jaishankar

Asian News International | Sunday December 15, 2024, New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted concepts for understanding Indian Foreign Policy to create a multigenerational foreign policy.

Grenade With Threat Letter Found Outside Contractor's House In Manipur

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, Imphal

A threat letter along with a hand grenade was found at a contractor's house in Manipur's Imphal East district on Sunday, triggering panic in the neighbourhood, the police said.

Vande Bharat Passenger's Booked Window Seat Turns Out To Be Aisle, Railways Responds

Edited by Ritu Singh | Sunday December 15, 2024

The passenger took to X to share his grievance, posting a photo of his ticket, which clearly showed he had booked a window seat.

Narayana Murthy Explains Why He Wants 70-Hour Workweek, Again

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday December 15, 2024, Kolkata/New Delhi

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has defended his 70-hour workweek comment, again.

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain In ICU In US Over Heart Ailment

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, New Delhi

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital after experiencing heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday.

39 Maharashtra Ministers Join Devendra Fadnavis' Cabinet. Full List

NDTV News Desk | Sunday December 15, 2024

The much-awaited cabinet expansion of the new Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis happened today. A total of 39 ministers took oath at a grand event in Nagpur.

Actor Mohan Babu Visits Journalist After Assault, Personally Apologises

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Liu Chuen Chen | Sunday December 15, 2024, Hyderabad

Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu, who was booked for attempt to murder for assaulting a video journalist last week, visited the victim to personally apologise to him and his family, in a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday.

2 Sisters Trampled To Death By Wild Elephant While Sleeping In Odisha

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, Rourkela

Two sisters were trampled to death by a wild elephant after it attacked their house in Odisha's Sundargarh district on Sunday, officials said.