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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with the security officials posted in Chhattisgarh's Bastar -- a region historically affected by Maoism -- highlighting how the situation in the area has transformed and development has gained momentum. The Prime Minister said that he...

New Delhi: The death toll in the multi-storey building collapse in Delhi's Chawri Bazar has climbed to seven as the rescuers recovered one more body from the debris, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Luchhuman Mukhiya (66 years), a resident of Jakauli in...

Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated with Prabhu Shri Ram and the Diya at a time when we are marking 75 years since the inception...

New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized 3,280 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety violations, the...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Saturday extended greetings to the citizens on the eve of the Diwali festival, urging youth to contribute enthusiastically towards building a 'Viksit Bharat' while being guided by Indian values. She also appealed people to preserve the environment and live with...

Kolkata: West Bengal School Education Department Saturday issued a notification authorising the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) to provide mid-day meals in all state-run and state-aided schools in the state. Till now, ISKCON had been providing mid-day meals in state-run and state-aided schools within...

New Delhi: The owner of the now-collapsed three-storey building in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area, along with three contractors, has been arrested, with the death toll in the tragic incident climbing to six, police said. Officials said that six bodies have been recovered so far during...

Mumbai: NCP-SP Chief Sharad Pawar was discharged Saturday from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital in a stable condition after receiving treatment for a chest infection and a bronchitis attack. Pratit Samdani, the doctor treating the NCP-SP Chief, confirmed that Pawar is recovering well and will continue...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he...

Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday alleged that the attack on Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence was pre-planned, stating that she may move the Supreme Court over what she described as an atmosphere of "lawlessness and intimidation" in the state. She...