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This remark came just days after his comment that “the leadership should own up to defeat and failures”, in an apparent reference to the BJP’s defeat in the assembly elections in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Gadkari later said that his statements had been “twisted”. UNION MINISTER and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on Sunday warned that political leaders who don’t fulfill the dreams they peddle will get “thrashed” by people. “Sapne dikhane waale neta logon ko acche lagte hain, par dikhaye hue sapne agar pure nahi kiye to janta unki pitayi bhi karti hai (People like political leaders who show them dreams. But if those dreams are not fulfilled, the people thrash these leaders),” said Gadkari. “Isliye sapne wahi dikhao jo pure ho sakein. Main sapne dikhane waale mein se nahi hu. Main jo bolta hu, woh 100 per cent danke ki chot par pura hota hai (That is why you must only show dreams that can be fulfilled. I am not among those who show dreams. Whatever I say, I...

Inclement weather hampered the early reopening of the road, leaving hundreds of vehicles, mostly trucks, stranded. In a major relief to stranded passengers, the authorities Sunday allowed Srinagar-bound light motor vehicles (LMV) to ply from here as the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened partially for traffic after six days of closure, a senior police officer said. A fresh landslide struck the highway near Anokhi fall Sunday morning but men and machinery are on the ground and hopefully the traffic which was allowed from Jammu to Srinagar will be cleared, Inspector General of police, Traffic, Alok Kumar told PTI. The 270-km highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, was closed on January 21 following heavy snowfall in the Jawahar Tunnel area — the gateway to Kashmir — and multiple landslides triggered by the incessant rains between Banihal and Ramban over the past week. A massive avalanche had also struck the highway on...

Along with unlimited free voice calls, the plan will offer 0.5GB high-speed data per day with a cap of 84GB for the Rs 594 plan and 42GB for the Rs 297 plan. Reliance Jio has introduced two new recharge plans for Jio Phone users only. Both the plans offer long term validity and are priced at Rs 279 and Rs 594 respectively. The new Rs 297 recharge plan offer 84 days validity while the Rs 594 plan comes with 168 days validity. Along with unlimited free voice calls, the plan will offer 0.5GB high-speed data per day with a cap of 84GB for the Rs 594 plan and 42GB for the Rs 297 plan. Both the plans will offer 300 free SMS every 28 days along with access to regular Jio apps Reliance Jio had recently announced a “Happy New Year offer” for its users on all recharges of Rs 399. The company claims that it is giving the Happy New Year offer on the Rs 399 plan as the plan is its highest-selling plan. The “Happy New Year offer” gives customers 100% cashback in the form of AJIO coupons wh...

“The contractor has been identified as a man who hails from Madhya Pradesh but was residing in Gurgaon. However, he has been missing from his home ever since the building collapsed. We are conducting investigations to track him down and arrest him,” said the SHO. Two days after a four-storey under-construction building collapsed in Gurgaon’s Ullahwas village, killing 7 people, police have arrested the owner of the structure. The contractor, who has also been identified, is absconding. “The owner of the building, Dayaram, was arrested last night from another place in Sector 65, where he was hiding since the building collapsed. He will be produced in court today. We are seeking judicial remand,” said Inspector Satbir Singh, Station House Officer (SHO) of the Sector 65 police station, where the FIR has been registered under Sections 288 (negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings), 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), and 34 (common intent...

In keeping with the Indian Navy's theme for the year 2019, "Indian Navy-Mission Deployed and Combat Ready", the tableau illustrated the combat potential of the multi-dimensional Indian Navy of the 21st Century. Relief and rescue operations by the Defence forces during the Kerala floods were the theme of the Indian Navy Tableau that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade. In keeping with the Indian Navy’s theme for the year 2019, “Indian Navy-Mission Deployed and Combat Ready”, the tableau illustrated the combat potential of the multi-dimensional Indian Navy of the 21st Century. The Navy’s efforts in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during operation ‘Madad’ in Kerala was showcased wherein a Dhruv helicopter was shown conducting rescue from a rooftop. The Navy’s efforts in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during operation ‘Madad’ in Kerala was showcased wherein a Dhruv helicopter was s...

Republic Day 2019 Parade: How to watch the parade? Is there a live stream? All your questions answered. India will celebrate its 70th Republic Day on Saturday, January 26, 2019. It is on this day that the Constitution of India came into effect. One of the spectacles on this day is the Republic Day parade, held in the national capital. It will begin from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards the Red Fort grounds through the Rajpath, India Gate, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg. This year, India has invited South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa as Chief Guest for the event. Ramaphosa, who was Nelson Mandela’s choice for future President of South Africa, became president in February 2018. The decision to invite Ramaphose, a keen Gandhi follower, also coincides with Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. Among the main attraction at the Republic Day Parade 2019 will be an all-woman marching contingent. The forces are set to showcase the role of wome...

The move came nearly two weeks after Justice U U Lalit recused himself from the case, since he had appeared as a lawyer in an Ayodhya-related matter in the past. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday reconstituted the five-judge bench hearing the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute by including Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer in the case, news agency ANI reported. Besides the trio, Justices S A Bobde and D Y Chandrachud will also hear the matter on January 29. Justice N V Ramana, who was earlier a part of the bench, has now been excluded. A notice sent by the Supreme Court registry to various parties said that the Ayodhya dispute matter will be listed on Thursday, January 29, 2019, in “Chief Justice’s court before the constitution bench comprising the CJI, and Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer.” The move came nearly two weeks after Justice U U Lalit recused himself from the case, since he had appeared as a la...

There were 111 bids from 15 airlines for the third version of UDAN, there were 107 unique bids, indicating lack of competition on most routes. The Civil Aviation Ministry announced the results for the third round of bidding under its flagship regional air connectivity scheme UDAN. Under the latest round of the scheme, 73 proposals were awarded to 11 airlines that will connect a total of 39 airports. These include 16 unserved airports, 17 underserved airports and six water aerodromes. The 73 proposals awarded comprise a total 235 routes, which include 46 routes suggested by the Ministry of Tourism. There were 111 bids from 15 airlines for the third version of UDAN, there were 107 unique bids, indicating lack of competition on most routes. Under the first two phases of UDAN, airlines are already operating on 120 routes to 37 unserved and underserved airports. Under the UDAN scheme, the government aims to connect unserved and under-served airports. On the routes selected...

The penalty will also be applicable if a group is seen drinking in public, in which case the fine will be Rs 10,000. State Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar confirmed that an amendment to Registration of Tourist Trade Act has been made to accommodate the penalty. The Goa cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal for imposing a fine of Rs 2,000 for people who drink alcohol or cook in public. A failure to shell out the penalty will attract imprisonment for up to three months. The penalty will also be applicable if a group is seen drinking in public, in which case the fine will be Rs 10,000. State Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar confirmed that an amendment to Registration of Tourist Trade Act has been made to accommodate the penalty. The amendment is expected to be tabled during the Assembly session, which starts on January 29. “We have brought this amendment for those who break bottles on the beach, (and) cook and drink alcohol in public places like beaches,” Ajgaonkar...

"Whether they think we're very nice or not so smart, they've been doing it for many, many years and we want to end it. Many of these are friends, many of these are allies... but, sometimes, allies take advantage of us even more so than our non-allies," he said. US President Donald Trump has said the decision by India last year to cut the tariffs on motorcycles by half was a fair deal, but rued the high duties on American whisky. At a White House event on the Reciprocal Trade Act on Thursday, Trump flashed out a green colour board that had examples of non-reciprocal tariffs from various countries. “Look at motorcycles as an example. (In) India, it was 100 per cent. I got them down to 50 per cent, just by talking for about two minutes. It’s still 50 per cent vs 2.4 per cent (on imported motorcycles to the US). Again, other than that, it’s a very fair deal,” the president said. Trump pointed out to the high tariff by India on import of wines. “India has a ve...

Sikkim State Dear Early Morning Lottery Today Result, Sikkim State Lotteries Morning Results: The lottery scheme is regulated by the Directorate of Sikkim State Lotteries. The results of different lotteries are announced every day. Sikkim State Dear Early Morning Lottery Result Today: The Sikkim state lottery department today will announce the result of the Dear Early Morning lottery on Friday at 12.00 pm on the official website. The price of a single ticket is Rs 6. The results of the lottery can be checked from the official website- http://www.sikkimlotteries.com. The lottery scheme is regulated by the Directorate of Sikkim State Lotteries. The results of different lotteries are announced every day. Apart from Sikkim, the state of Kerala also organises daily lottery schemes. Translate this page: You can translate the content of this page by selecting a language in the select box.

The outlook for the year explains how, given the continued capex commitments, refinancing requirements would remain high for all the players. NEW DELHI: Reliance Jio Infocomm could emerge as the biggest telecom operator in fiscal year beginning April 1, a period which is unlikely to see the return of adequate pricing power for the financially stricken industry, said India Ratings and Research. “RJio’s dominance will increase as it would continue to seize market share in terms of both subscribers and revenue from Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea and eventually emerge as the largest telecom player in the industry,” the research agency has said in its release Thursday. “The pricing recovery in 2019-20 is unlikely to be sufficient to compensate for the revenue loss witnessed in the preceding two years,” it added, while giving an outlook for the upcoming financial year. The outlook for the year explains how, given the continued capex commitments, refinancing requirements woul...

Delhi Weather Forecast Today: As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall AQI in Delhi was 328 which falls in the 'very poor' category. It is expected to oscillate between 'moderate' and 'poor' categories for the next three days. Delhi Weather Forecast Today: Parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed light rain showers late Thursday afternoon, resulting in a slight dip in temperature and making the weather a wee bit colder. Further short spells of light rains in patches have been forecast over the next 24 hours at least, though the probability of heavy rainfall has been ruled out. Delhi’s Palam Observatory predicted that thundershowers are expected to continue for another hour, with rain activity shifting from west to east. According to another weather agency, there is no significant weather system prevailing but thunderclouds have developed in the region due to humidity and a rise in temperature. The air quality in the region has, howev...

Pointing out mistakes in the depositions recorded by the commission, Apollo hospital had said the panel needed the support of a 'medical board of calibre' to help it come to a decision. A panel probing former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s death has rejected Apollo Hospitals’ plea to set up a medical board to help examine medical records related to her treatment in 2016. Citing the assistance provided by government doctors following its request to decipher the medical records, the Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry dismissed Apollo Hospitals’ application saying it could examine any number of doctors on their (Apollo) side. Specialists, including a cardiothoracic surgeon and a biochemist from Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital here, scrutinised the medical records of Apollo Hospitals on the late leader’s treatment, the commission said. Affirming that it alone can analyse the evidence, the commission said, “This duty...

Alok Verma was removed as CBI chief on January 10 barely 48 hours after he was reinstated by the Supreme Court. A meeting of the high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select a new CBI director is underway. The meeting comes two weeks after Alok Verma was ousted from the post amid a months-long crisis in the probe agency. The committee also includes Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. The CBI chief has a fixed tenure of two years. Verma, who was engaged in a bitter fight with former CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana over corruption charges, was removed as CBI chief on January 10, barely 48 hours after he was reinstated by the Supreme Court. In a 2-1 verdict (the lone dissenter being Kharge), the selection committee held that it was against Verma’s continuance as CBI chief in light of the Central Vigilance Commission’s report and “the extremely serious nature of observations made by the CVC ...

The Women and Child Development Minister alleged that women in West Bengal are not getting the benefits of "significant programmes" like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. Union minister Maneka Gandhi Wednesday lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not implementing key government schemes meant for women empowerment, saying the state government’s approach towards women is “disastrous”. In a series of tweets, the Women and Child Development Minister alleged that women in West Bengal are not getting the benefits of “significant programmes” like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, maternity benefits program Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and One Stop Centre scheme. “It is disheartening to look at the current state of affairs in West Bengal, with regard to women safety and women welfare, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee. The state government’s approach towards women is disastrous,” she said in a tweet. “I am deeply pained to share that the state gover...

According to the UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019, India's GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 7.6 per cent in 2019-20 from an estimated 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal ending March 2019. India will continue to remain the world’s fastest-growing large economy in 2019 as well as in 2020, much ahead of China, a UN report said Wednesday. According to the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019, India’s GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 7.6 per cent in 2019-20 from an estimated 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal ending March 2019. The growth rate may come down to 7.4 per cent a year later. In the case of China, the growth is estimated to decelerate to 6.3 per cent in 2019 from 6.6 per cent in 2018. It may further go down to 6.2 per cent in 2020. Growth (in India) continues to be underpinned by robust private consumption, a more expansionary fiscal stance and benefits from previous reforms “Yet, a more robust and ...

One of the most important decisions related to the implementation of the quota on the economic ground is that Gujarat has kept the upper cap of Rs 8 lakh annual family income as the only criteria to avail the reservation benefit for the candidates of open category. Gujarat government on Wednesday declared the modalities related to the implementation of the 10 per cent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) from among the general category in higher education and government jobs. A decision in this regard was taken by the state cabinet in its meeting held under the leadership of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. One of the most important decisions related to the implementation of the quota on the economic ground is that Gujarat has kept the upper cap of Rs 8 lakh annual family income as the only criteria to avail the reservation benefit for the candidates of open category. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said, “The state cabinet has f...

Sikkim State Lottery Today Result, Sikkim State Lotteries Morning Results: The first prize of the lottery is Rs 26 lakhs, the second prize is Rs 9000 and the third prize is Rs 500. The lottery also offers a consolation prize of one thousand rupees that is handed over to 359 ticket holders. Sikkim State Dear Wake Lottery Result Today: The Sikkim state lottery department today will announce the result of the Dear Smart Morning lottery on Monday at 11:55 am on the official website. The first prize of the lottery is Rs 26 lakhs, the second prize is Rs 9000 and the third prize is Rs 500. The lottery also offers a consolation prize of one thousand rupees that is handed over to 359 ticket holders. The price of a single ticket is Rs 6. The results of the lottery can be checked from the official website- http://www.sikkimlotteries.com. The lottery scheme is regulated by the Directorate of Sikkim State Lotteries. The results of different lotteries are announced every day. Apa...

The couple even requested the guests invited for the wedding to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. A Gujarati couple has earned praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for designing their wedding invitation card with a dedicated page justifying the NDA government’s decision to buy Rafale fighter jets. In a letter sent to the Surat-based couple – Yuvraj Pokharna and bride-to-be Sakshi Agrawal – Modi described the content of the card as “ingenious” and asserted that it had inspired him to work even harder for the country. The couple will be tying the knot on January 22. Talking to media Monday, Pokharna said he received Modi’s letter, which is addressed to his mother Babita Prakash Pokharna, on January 17 through e-mail. “Heartiest Congratulations to Pokharna family on the joyous occasion of the marriage of Yuvraj and Sakshi. I noticed a unique feature of the marriage invitation card sent to the guests,” read the letter signed and sent b...

Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period -- when the chances of snowfall are high and the temperature drops considerably. Fresh snowfall in most parts of Kashmir disrupted flight operations at the airport here, officials said on Saturday. There was fresh snowfall in the higher reaches as well as the plains, including in the summer capital Srinagar here, on Friday night, a meteorological department official said. He said while there was light snowfall in the plains of Kashmir, the higher reaches received moderate snow. The snowfall led to cancellation of flights and delays at the Srinagar airport. “Few flights have been cancelled today because of bad weather, while most others have been delayed,” an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said. He said there were chances of the operations normalising later in the day with some improvement in the weather The meteorological department has forecast widespre...

On January 14, police filed the chargesheet against Kanhaiya Kumar and others, saying he was leading a procession and supported seditious slogans raised on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus during an event on February 9, 2016. The AAP government and the Delhi Police engaged in a blame game on Saturday after a court questioned the department for filing a chargesheet in the sedition case against former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and others without procuring the required sanction from authorities. An AAP government spokesperson said no file seeking any prosecution sanction in any JNU-related case had so far been brought to the notice of any Delhi minister. “If the Delhi Police are making any such claim, it is a complete lie and they are hiding something,” he said. However, a senior Delhi Police official said prosecution sanction is required at the stage of taking cognisance. He said that while filing the chargesheet, the investigating officer had mentioned that ...

Leaders from over a dozen opposition parties came together vowing at a mega rally in Kolkata to put up a united fight in the coming Lok Sabha elections and oust Prime Minister Narendra Modi from power. Asserting that the united opposition will win the forthcoming general elections in 2019, West Bengal Chief Minister Saturday announced a four-member committee of opposition party leaders to suggest electoral reforms to the Election Commission before the Lok Sabha polls. In addition to suggesting recommendations to the EC, the committee will also evaluate the functioning of EVMs and finding ways to stop any malpractice. The committee comprising Congress Leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, BSP general secretary Satish Mishra and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will submit its recommendations to the EC for implementation and will press for wider use of VVPAT. Speaking that ‘United India rally’ at Brigade Parade Grounds, Mamata accused the BJP of taki...

The convention is part of a nationwide programme being held by the party representing different sections of the society as a prelude to the general elections of 2019. Samata Parishad, the two-day national convention of BJP’s Scheduled Caste front, Anusuchit Jaati Morcha will be inaugurated in Nagpur on Saturday. The convention is part of a nationwide programme being held by the party representing different sections of the society as a prelude to the general elections of 2019. According to BJP general secretary Bhupesh Yadav, 5,000 delegates from across the country will attend the conclave. They include the whole spectrum of office-bearers from Zilla Parishad level to members of Parliament. Among prominent faces to be seen in the convention are Union Social Justice Minister Thavarchabd Gehlod, party general secretary Ram Madhav and state BJP chief Raosaheb Danve. UnionTransport Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the conclave to be held on the premises of Dr. Vasantra...

Invoking Mahatma Gandhi's movement against political colonisation, Ambani said India now needs a new movement against data colonisation. GANDHINAGAR: Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps against 'data colonisation', specially by global corporations, stating that Indian data must be owned by Indians. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi's movement against political colonisation, Ambani said India now needs a new movement against data colonisation. "Gandhiji led India's movement against political colonisation. Today, we have to collectively launch a new movement against data colonisation," he said here at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Stressing that, in this new world, data is the new wealth, Ambani said, "India's data must be controlled and owned by Indian people and not by corporates, specially global corporations." He further said, "For India to ...

BSNL on Friday said that it has launched its fiber to the home service, Bharat Fiber, in the country, and will offer 35GB per day at as low as Rs 1.1per GB to take on Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. NEW DELHI: State-run telecom operator BSNL on Friday said that it has launched its fiber to the home service, Bharat Fiber, in the country, and will offer 35GB per day at as low as Rs 1.1per GB to take on Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The move comes at a time when Mukesh Ambani-led Jio is extending its GigaFiber trials to over 1400 cities in the country before launching it commercially. Bharti Airtel has also been expanding its wireline broadband service in India. "We realize that now customers are demanding super fast internet and have started owning more electronic gadgets and entertainment tools than ever before. So our Fiber to the Home technology has been upgraded and we are happy to announce the launch of Bharat Fiber which will be an affordable yet able to meet t...

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One International flight coming from Singapore was diverted to Kolkata due to dense fog. Dense fog engulfed the national capital and its surrounding areas Friday, leading to disruption in flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Two flights were diverted between 5:30 am and 8:30 am, news agency PTI reported. Arrivals and departures have largely been put on hold at the IGI airport. “Flight operations have largely been put on hold. Very few aircraft are departing and that too on the basis of their size, visibility and ATC (air traffic control) clearance for taking off,” an airport official was quoted as saying by PTI. Departures were completely put on hold from 5.30 AM to 7 AM and arrivals happened only intermittently in between 6 AM to 7.20 AM. Departures were not allowed even after 7 AM due to dense fog, the official told. Out of the two flights diverted, one was coming from Singapore and was diverted to Kolkata, the official added. “Due t...