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NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of promoting and rewarding Bibhav Kumar, whom she referred to as a "goon".

CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu on November 26 as an upper-level cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas within the next 24 hours.

NEW DELHI: Women in the gem and jewellery industry possess immense potential and are driving innovation and growth in the gem and jewellery sector, said former Union Minister Smriti Irani.

PATNA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will be in Bihar for a one-day programme on Thursday where he will inaugurate part 3 of Rajauli-Bakhtiyarpur's 4-lane road from Gaya.

JAIPUR: The air quality in Jaipur on Thursday slipped into the 'very poor' category as the AQI level reached 344 in the Mansarovar area. The air remained in the 'poor' category in other areas of the city where the quality index was over 200.

NEW DELHI: A layer of smog blanketed Delhi on Thursday morning, as the air quality index (AQI) was at 389 at 7.15 a.m., falling into the "very poor" category. However, some areas continued to have severe air pollution levels.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, for his visionary statesmanship, championing the rights of developing countries on the global stage, exceptional service to the global community and for his commitment to strengthening India-Guyana relations.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced that the sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), a cutting-edge international exhibition of contemporary art, starting in Kochi in December 12, 2025, will be curated by renowned artist Nikhil Chopra and his team HH Art Spaces.

JAIPUR: A four-year-old boy died after falling into a borewell in Rajasthan’s Barmer on Wednesday evening, police said.

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the formation of the 'Shri Krishna Patheya Trust', to develop places dedicated to Lord Krishna as pilgrimage sites in the state, officials said.

IMPHAL: Schools, colleges, and universities in Manipur's Imphal Valley would remain closed till November 23 for the safety of the students, teachers, and staff, officials said.

NEW DELHI: India has refuted reports in Canadian media regarding the killing of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the alleged plot of assassinate Nijjar," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

AMRITSAR: The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), participated in the Khalsa Science Festival, organized by the Society for Promotion of Science and Technology in India (SPSTI) in collaboration with Khalsa College, Amritsar. The Chief guest of the event was the Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Ms. Sakshi Sahni. The event, aimed at promoting innovation and scientific curiosity, featured stalls from various esteemed institutions and organizations, including government bodies and the Department of Science and Technology.

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that the Assam Pavilion at the ongoing India International Trade Fair in the national capital is attracting national and international visitors by displaying the unique culture of the state.

PATNA: Rashtriya Lok Morcha President and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha on Wednesday exuded confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) victory in the Jharkhand and Maharashtra Assembly elections.

NEW DELHI: A gold-plated toilet seat, a gold-plated wash basin and a gymnasium were not mentioned in the inventory that the PWD made in April 2022 at the time of handing over the possession of the official residence to the then Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in north Delhi, the BJP said on Wednesday.

HYDERABAD: A worker was killed and three others injured in a chemical reactor blast at a pharma company in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

JAIPUR: Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said that the Congress will win all seven seats in the state and also expressed confidence over party's solid performance in Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections.

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday if Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards of eligible people were cancelled, the state government would ensure re-issuance of the document.

PATNA: Amid transfer concerns among teaching faculty, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has assured special teachers in the state that they will continue to serve in the schools where they are currently employed.

BENGALURU: Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Ajit Pawar faction on Wednesday engaged in a war of words over the 'bogus' voting in Maharashtra’s Baramati constituency. Ajit Pawar is pitted against his nephew and NCP-SP nominee Yugendra Pawar and it has eventually turned out to be a fight between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar after Lok Sabha elections.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered a stay on trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram in connection with the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday levelled sensational charges against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while the people cast their vote in nine Assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh.

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that Vikram Gowda, the most wanted Maoist in Karnataka, died during a police encounter which was part of efforts to suppress the nefarious activities in the state.

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday shared plans to implement anti-pollution measures like work from home for government employees, and odd-even vehicle scheme, as Delhi-NCR recorded air pollution more than 17 times above the acceptable levels.

MUMBAI: BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde, who has been accused of distributing cash to influence voters in Maharashtra's Palghar, on Wednesday thanked NCP(SP) Chief and political rival Sharad Pawar for not making any comment on the issue.

SHILLONG: The indefinite hunger strike by the students of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) entered the 16th day on Wednesday, and the protesters vowed to continue the stir even as a two-member inquiry committee, set up by the Union Education Ministry, will arrive here in a day or two.

CHENNAI: A high-level meeting of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) held at the party headquarters has condemned the Union Government’s move to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states.

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday expressed confidence in the INDIA Bloc's performance in the ongoing Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections and Uttar Pradesh bypolls and accused the BJP of resorting to unethical means, including the distribution of cash to influence voters, and raised concerns over electoral irregularities.

BARAMATI: NCP(SP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday slammed the BJP for levelling allegations against his daughter and party MP Supriya Sule in connection with cryptocurrency fraud.

RANCHI: The Jharkhand Assembly elections saw key political leaders and citizens actively participating in the democratic process. BJP state president and Rajdhanwar constituency candidate Babulal Marandi cast his vote in his native village of Kodaibank, located in the Tisri block of Giridih district.

HYDERABAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has asked Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to make an effective law for gig workers by holding state-wide public consultations.

JAMMU: Ten people were injured in a road accident on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.