Articles by Manjiri Chitre
Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on last day of Yatra
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday unfurled the national flag at the historic clock tower of Lal Chowk in Srinagar as the Bharat Jodo Yatra entered its final day before concluding on Monday.
Updated on Jan 29, 2023 03:56 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aryan Prakash
PM Modi addresses 1st episode of Mann Ki Baat of 2023 | Top quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 97th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' - which was the first episode of 2023.
Published on Jan 29, 2023 12:44 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Hezbollah praises synagogue attack in east Jerusalem which killed 7
A Palestinian gunman killed seven people outside an east Jerusalem synagogue during the Jewish Sabbath on Friday
Published on Jan 28, 2023 04:06 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Tripura election: BJP releases first list of 48 candidates, Congress names 17
Ahead of the 60-member Tripura assembly election on February 16, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its first list of 48 candidates, while the Congress announced a list of 17 candidates.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 02:11 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Watch: Mehbooba Mufti joins Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Awantipora
People Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to march in the closing stages of the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora.
Published on Jan 28, 2023 01:25 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Twitter users to soon be able to appeal for suspending accounts: Report
According to Twitter, the accounts will be evaluated under the social media platform's new criteria for reinstatement starting from February 1.
Published on Jan 28, 2023 09:53 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
‘Job cuts done to avoid much worse issues…': Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Earlier on Friday, Pichai sent his employees an email an email to his employees regarding the layoffs citing difficult economic cycles.
Published on Jan 24, 2023 04:43 AM IST
Mary Kom on IOA panel to probe sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday formed a seven-member committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment against WFI chief.
Updated on Jan 20, 2023 10:07 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
DCW chief raises questions over actions against WFI president amid protests
The protesting wrestlers have requested the IOA president to appoint a committee to enquire into the matter.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 05:57 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
At 10.6, Delhi sees highest minimum temperature in January, cold wave abates
On Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that cold wave conditions abated in most parts of north India and another bout of intense cold is unlikely during the next five days.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 04:42 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant engaged at Antilla in Mumbai
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Amban got engaged to Radhika Merchant in a traditional ceremony on Thursday.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 08:46 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
‘Something like Kanjhawala case would've…': DCW chief after being dragged by car
According to Maliwal, the driver was stinking of alcohol. “There were empty liquor bottles in the car,” she added.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PM Modi plays traditional drum during rally in Karnataka's Kalaburagi: WATCH
Prime Minister Narendra Modi played traditional drums during a public rally in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district on Thursday.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 06:42 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
BJP MP draws parallels Bihar and Maharashtra, predicts turmoil. Nitish responds
BJP MP Pradeep Kumar Singh on Tuesday was reported to have drawn parallels between Bihar and Maharashtra politics as he targeted the ruling Grand Alliance.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 05:18 PM IST
‘He was just excited…': Rahul Gandhi on ‘security breach’ during Yatra in Punjab
Earlier in the day, Gandhi's security was apparently breached as a man rushed and tried to hug him before being pulled away by party workers.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 03:04 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Man dupes Delhi luxury hotel of ₹23L, poses as UAE royal family staff: Report
Currently, the accused is untraceable, but the Delhi Police are on a lookout.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 02:48 PM IST
Odisha artist's 5-ton sand hockey sculpture gets ‘world’s largest' tag
A sand sculpture - created by eminent sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik in Odisha - has been recognised as the 'world's largest sand hockey stick' by World Records India.
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 12:16 PM IST
‘Invited 23 parties to join Yatra in Srinagar’: Jairam Ramesh on Congress' march
The march will enter Jammu and Kashmir on January 19 and conclude in Srinagar on January 30.
Published on Jan 16, 2023 12:42 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Tejashwi Yadav defends minister over remarks on ‘Ramcharitmanas’; blames BJP
Bihar education minister - who belongs to the RJD - stirred a controversy after saying that ‘Ramcharitmanas’ - a religious book for Hindus depicting tales of Ramayana - promoted “social discrimination and spreads hatred in society”.
Published on Jan 16, 2023 07:44 AM IST
‘Pained…’: PM Modi after demise of Congress MP who died during Bharat Jodo Yatra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the demise of Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary.
Published on Jan 14, 2023 01:36 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
'Strong pillar of Congress': Rahul's tribute to MP who died during Bharat Jodo
Chaudhary had joined the Gandhi-led yatra at Phillaur and was walking along with another MP from Kerala when he suddenly collapsed.
Updated on Jan 14, 2023 01:44 PM IST
Delhi temperature won't dip to subzero, says agency amid -4 prediction
The national capital on Saturday morning recorded its minimum temperature at 10.2 degree Celsius - three notches above the season’s average.
Published on Jan 14, 2023 11:06 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Egg attack on King Charles: Man pleads guilty, fined this much amount…
A 21-year-old man on Friday admitted to throwing eggs at King Charles when he was in Luton to meet community leaders and to open a new Sikh temple in December last year.
Published on Jan 14, 2023 08:14 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Alert! Severe cold, 'poor' air quality causing more heart attacks in Delhi
Amid a severe cold wave and decreasing air quality in the national capital, the number of heart attack patients has increased.
Published on Jan 12, 2023 11:55 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link: 5 facts about India's longest sea bridge
Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL), the longest sea bridge in India, will be laid open to the public in November.
Published on Jan 12, 2023 06:47 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Avalanches strike Kashmir's Ganderbal; one person dead, another missing
One person has died and another is feared missing after avalanches struck two mountainous areas in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal.
Published on Jan 12, 2023 03:25 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
‘India on path of reform…’: PM Modi at Global Investors Summit 2023| Top quotes
Prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Invest Madhya Pradesh - Global Investors Summit 2023' via video-conferencing on Wednesday.
Published on Jan 11, 2023 01:41 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
‘Nation must be shown…’: Rahul Gandhi on why he started Bharat Jodo Yatra
Ahead of the Punjab leg of the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday explained why he started the march.
Published on Jan 11, 2023 11:36 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Dense fog continues to prevail in North India, cold wave recedes | Updates
The IMD has issued an orange alert for fog in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
Published on Jan 11, 2023 10:12 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Wear masks on long flights: WHO urges amid spread of XBB.1.5
According to the WHO official, wearing masks should be a “recommendation issued to passengers arriving from anywhere where there is widespread Covid-19 transmission”.
Published on Jan 11, 2023 07:07 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh