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    Israel-Gaza News Updates: Around 70 pc of Gaza homes damaged or destroyed, says report

    31 Dec, 2023 | 12:59:32 AM IST
    Israel-Gaza News Updates: Around 70 pc of Gaza homes damaged or destroyed, says report
    Israel-Gaza News Updates: The Israeli military has extensively damaged buildings in Gaza City, with around half of them and nearly 70% of homes affected, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The analysis used satellite imagery and remote sensing methods, revealing damage to factories, houses of prayer, schools, and other structures. Israel contends that these sites were used by Gaza terror groups for military purposes. Basic infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals, water, electricity, and communications, has been severely impacted. The ongoing conflict has led to extensive destruction, and some experts have likened Gaza to cities like Dresden in terms of historical bombings. Israeli forces continue to strike terror cells and infrastructure in Gaza, including battles in Gaza City and air raids in various locations. Israeli military activity is also concentrated in preparation for a potential advance into Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
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    12:59:12 AM IST, 31 December 2023

    Wrap-up: All you need to know

    • Around 70 pc of Gaza homes damaged or destroyed, says report
    • Centre hasn't paid a single rupee for drought relief in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah
    • Singapore welcomes ULFA peace accord; says will boost investments from Singapore
    • Delhi LG approves revival of 29 posts of Principal, Dy Education Officer
    • Pakistan: Election Commission rejects Imran Khan's nomination
    • Vijay Kumar Singh (IAS) appointed as special chief secretary to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
    • Plan your visit to Ayodhya after January 22 due to security reasons: PM Modi urges people
    • Rajasthan Cabinet expansion: Rajyavardhan Rathore, Kirodi Lal Meena among 22 new ministers inducted in govt
    11:41:45 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Karnataka: BJP MP from Mysuru-Kodagu Pratap Simha's brother Vikram Simha has been arrested by the forest department from Bengaluru over the allegation of cutting trees in the forest area of Hassan: Forest Department Officials

    11:25:24 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Shashtipurti Mahotsav of Sadhvi Ritambhara in Mathura

    He said, "On January 22, the dream of crores of countrymen to enshrine Ram Lalla at his birthplace is going to be fulfilled. Today Ram Lalla is sitting in his birthplace at a time when India has become the fifth economy of the world, and the flag of Sanatan culture is fluttering all around."
    10:41:36 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    National Executive and National Council meeting of Aam Aadmi Party to take place on 31st December via video conferencing.

    09:45:40 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a review meeting of the Public Sector Banks earlier today

    09:40:07 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Delhi: Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi reaches New Delhi Railway Station to welcome the second Vande Bharat Express on the Katra-New Delhi route which was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi today from Ayodhya.

    09:19:51 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Australia beat India by 3 runs in second women's ODI to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series in Mumbai

    09:14:06 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Singapore welcomes ULFA peace accord; says will boost investments from Singapore

    09:06:01 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    The meeting between Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi was cordial. They discussed and exchanged views on a range of issues concerning the state. Governor reiterated his total commitment to the good of the people of Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu Department of Information and Public Relations (TN DIPR)

    09:00:47 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    MP: After being elected as speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Narendra Singh Tomar says, " MLAs have elected me as speaker of MP Assembly. I will work impartially...I will make sure that MLAs can raise the issues of the people in the Assembly and Vidhan Sabha sessions run for long time..."

    08:33:29 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrives at Patna Airport

    08:24:41 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Aloke Singh, MD Air India Express and Air Asia India on the inaugural flight of Ayodhya, "We are all very excited with this new, destination on our network. We have always been looking for opportunities to expand the network. We believe Ayodhya is a great fit in our network. It is an emerging hotspot, not just for pilgrimage and religious tourism, but I think also for the source market that it represents... This is the new India. It is extremely aspirational. People are looking at opportunities to travel and go around, and this is exactly the market segment that we want to address and tap into"

    08:08:45 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Surendra Pal Singh, newly sworn-in Rajasthan cabinet Minister says, " Voters of Karanpur are very understanding, I will win the elections for sure..."

    07:43:04 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Puri, Odisha: Renowned Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of PM Modi's mother Heeraben Modi on her first death anniversary and paid tribute

    07:01:20 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Vinesh Phogat leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path pavement

    06:44:48 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi met Ujjwala beneficiary Meera Majhi

    06:38:15 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    "Last year, there were 123 terror-related activities. This year, it is 46. So, there's a 63% decline in such activities," says J&K DGP R R Swain while addressing the annual press conference in Jammu.

    06:14:50 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Vivo money laundering case accused Hong Xuquan, Harinder Dahiya and Hemant Munjal, released by Patiala Court.

    06:12:50 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh: TDP President and former Andhra CM, N. Chandrababu Naidu unveils the statue of Bhakta Kanakadasa in Kuppam.

    05:54:58 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi in Ayodhya

    PM Narendra Modi visited the house of a Ujjwala beneficiary Meera and had tea at her residence, during his Ayodhya visit, earlier today.Meera is the 10 crore beneficiary of PM Ujjwala Yojana.
    05:52:23 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Indian court orders release of two arrested Vivo employees

    05:41:19 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Vijay Kumar Singh (IAS) appointed as special chief secretary to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

    05:41:07 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin arrives at Raj Bhavan to meet Governor RN Ravi

    05:32:29 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Rajasthan Cabinet Expansion

    After the swearing-in ceremony of the Rajasthan cabinet ministers, Rajasthan BJP President CP Joshi said, "...This cabinet is a mix of all age groups and classes and people from all over the state. I think an amazing cabinet has been formed today."
    05:17:50 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Rajasthan Cabinet Expansion

    After swearing in as a cabinet minister in the newly formed BJP government in Rajasthan, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore said, "This is a great opportunity to work directly for the people of Rajasthan...It's not always that one gets such an opportunity. Just like I was part of the Army and sports fraternity with full dedication, I will dedicate myself to the people of Rajasthan in these 5 years that we've been given..."
    05:08:08 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT Mission launch

    The PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT Mission launch is scheduled at 09:10 hrs IST on Monday, 1st January 2024. The launch is planned from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
    04:58:17 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Section 144 in Noida, Greater Noida

    04:56:14 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Congress National Alliance Committee Meeting concludes at Congress MP Mukul Wasnik's residence

    Congress General Secretary Avinash Pande said, "...We discussed the roadmap of the Congress and INDIA alliance for the upcoming elections. It was a good meeting...We also discussed the Congress Party's ongoing 'UP Jodo Yatra' and how Congress party can be of help to the INDIA alliance in winning the upcoming elections..."
    04:54:32 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    CrPC section 144 imposed in Noida, Greater Noida for Dec 31, Jan 1

    The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Saturday announced imposing prohibitory measures under CrPC section 144 on December 31 and January 1, preventing unlawful assembly of five or more people in Noida and Greater Noida. Unauthorised processions, holding religious prayers and consumption of alcohol in public places have also been banned for Sunday and Monday.As per the instructions, the use of private drones in a radius of one kilometre of government establishments is completely banned during the period. For the use of drones in other areas, police permission would be required, according to the order issued by the police commissionerate."The festivities would begin on New Year's Eve which will continue till January 1. Along with these festivities, various programmes like demonstrations etc. are proposed to be organized by various organizations from time to time," the order noted."In view of the above, the possibility of disturbing the peace by anti-social elements cannot be ruled out... for which appropriate arrangements are also made to complete it safely and remedial measures need to be taken," the police said.To maintain peace and harmony in the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate, any mischievous elements must be prevented from carrying out such activities which may create a possibility of creating an adverse environment, it added.Police said violation of these prohibitory measures will be a punishable offence.
    04:33:59 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Vivo money laundering case

    Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday allowed the application moved by accused persons challenging their arrest and custody in a money laundering case.Accused namely Hong Xuquan, Harinder Dahiya and Hemant Munjal are accused in a money laundering case.
    04:21:11 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    HP CM Sukhu prohibits govt departments from using petrol, diesel vehicles as part of Green and Clean Himachal initiative

    In an initiative to achieve the goal of Green and Clean Himachal, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed all government departments not to buy diesel or petrol vehicles from January 1, 2024.

    According to a release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "The 'Green and Clean Himachal' initiative promotes e-vehicles on a large scale."

    If necessary, the departments will be able to purchase petrol or diesel vehicles only after the approval of the state cabinet.

    Aiming for Vyavastha Parivartan, the Chief Minister since his first budget speech took a pledge for the perseverance of the green cover of the state and announced various provisions to promote e-vehicles in the state.

    "Due to the consistent efforts of the government, the number of government e-vehicles has reached 185, while that of private electric vehicles registered in the state is 2,733," said the release.
    04:17:56 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    300 metric tonnes of aromatic rice dispatched from Chhattisgarh for Ram temple event

    A total of 300 metric tonnes of aromatic rice was on Saturday dispatched from Chhattisgarh for the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram temple scheduled on January 22.

    Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off 11 trucks carrying the rice consignment by waving a saffron flag during a function held here at Shri Ram Mandir on VIP Road, said a statement by the state's public relations department.

    The function, titled ‘Sughandit Chawal Arpan Samaroh' (aromatic rice offering ceremony), was held by the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Rice Millers Association, which has offered the rice to be used as "prasad in the consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya”, it said.
    04:09:02 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Kirodi Lal Meena, Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Babulal Kharadi, Madan Dilawar sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

    04:05:49 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Rajasthan: Sanjay Sharma, Gautam Kumar, Jhabar Singh Kharra, Surendra Pal Singh, Heeralal Nagar sworn in as MoS (independent charge)

    04:05:26 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara among 12 MLAs sworn in as ministers in Rajasthan

    04:02:25 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat and Hemant Meena take oath as Rajasthan ministers

    03:39:19 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Today, the foundation stone of development works worth more than Rs 15 thousand crore has been laid and inaugurated here. These infrastructure-related works will once again establish modern Ayodhya with pride on the map of the country. Today's India is beautifying its pilgrimage sites and is also immersed in the world of digital technology

    - Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    03:30:33 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    There was a time Lord Ram was 'living under a tent', now he will get a concrete house like four crore poor who got pucca house, says PM Modi

    03:22:12 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Prime Minister Modi appeals to people not to come to Ayodhya on January 22, says only few have been invited, they would come

    03:13:25 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    "India will also be known as spiritual power," says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Ayodhya

    After the inauguration of various projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Saturday that today is a historic day as PM Modi's resolutions for Ayodhya are coming true and Ayodhya is becoming prominent on the world map.

    "Today is a historic day; today PM Modi's resolutions for Ayodhya are coming true, and Ayodhya is becoming prominent on the world map. Today, India will also be known as a spiritual power. 22 January will be an important day for India. PM thinks that Ayodhya Airport will be expanded in the second phase," said Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
    03:04:49 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Wrestling work has come to a standstill for the last several months, says Bajrang Punia

    02:46:22 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi asked for an airport with global standards. This airport has been constructed at a budget of Rs 500 crores and can expect a footfall of nearly 10 lakh pilgrims annually... In the second phase, the airport will be expanded further. A runway of 3750 metres will be constructed on which Boeing 777 and Airbus 350 will be able to land. The current area of the airport will be expanded to 5 lakh sq. ft.

    - Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, on the inauguration of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport

    02:26:19 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    It is because of the blessings of Lord Ram and PM Modi's vision that Ayodhya is now the center point of discussion in the world

    - Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

    02:25:20 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Ahead of PM's Ayodhya visit, 4 from Kashmir detained in adjoining Sultanpur

    Four people from Kashmir, including a woman, were detained for questioning by police in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district as "part of a vigil" in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to adjoining Ayodhya, officials said on Saturday. Station House Officer (SHO) of Kotwali police station Sri Ram Pandey they are from Poonch district and were detained from a hotel Friday night."The action was taken as part of a vigil being observed in the wake of PM Modi's visit to Ayodhya today (Saturday)," he said.
    02:15:09 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live Updates: PM participates in public programme in Ayodhya

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in a public programme in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The PM will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 15,700 crore in the state.
    01:59:49 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham

    01:56:52 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live Updates: First flight to Ayodhya!

    01:53:42 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live Updates: A selfie with PM

    01:50:05 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live Updates: "Jai Shree Ram" echoes in Ayodhya

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live Updates: People raise slogans of 'Jai Ram, Shri Ram'as they board the first flight for the newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi will inaugurate Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham shortly.
    01:42:34 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    After the Supreme Court permitted to build Ram Mandir, it gradually became a political stunt and an election issue...I believe that they are cleverly trying to bring Lord Ram from the periphery of religion to politics

    - Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Ram Janmabhoomi consecration ceremony

    01:28:32 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    We know how much tourism is going to increase and how many people are going to travel to Ayodhya. If Kashi is any method of checking, so about ten crore people visit Kashi every year and that is the kind of traffic and more is what we are expecting in Ayodhya because everybody is emotionally and soulfully connected with Ayodhya. And this is such an emotional moment for everybody across the world, especially the Hindus...

    - Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi

    01:21:26 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: PM Modi visits Lata Mangeshkar Chowk

    01:19:28 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: PM Modi celebrates Ujjwala success, visits 10 croreth beneficiary

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: PM in his Ayodhya visit went to the house of a Ujjwala beneficiary and had tea at her residence. It was an important milestone as the labaharthi behen was the 10 croreth beneficiary of PM Ujjwala Yojana.
    01:06:22 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Union minister Anurag Thakur on startup ecosystem in India

    Union minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday lauded India's startup ecosystem. He said, "India was nowhere in the field of startups but now it has become the 3rd largest Startup ecosystem. It's the strength of the youth of India and the success of the Startup India initiative...Similarly, we became the pharma hub of the world."
    01:04:37 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: Folk artists perform in Ayodhya

    01:01:52 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Dates and months changed, years have gone by but one thing that hasn't changed is our commitment to work, corruption-free government, pledge for a developed India (Viksit Bharat) and that is why the country today says in chorus 'Bharosa Barkarar, Modi Sarkar'

    - Anurag Thakur

    12:51:45 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Union minister Anurag Thakur launches Government of India's calendar for 2024

    12:50:15 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit live: PM Modi reaches at Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki International Airport

    PM Modi Ayodhya Visit live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya on December 30. The airport, named after the revered sage Valmiki, is poised to become a vital hub, fostering connectivity and boosting economic activities in the region.
    12:43:45 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    If gurukul of Swami Narayan sampradaya had not worked in different places in Gujarat then the Sarva Sikhsha Abhiyan of Gujarat would have left incomplete

    - Union Home Minister Amit Shah

    12:34:34 PM IST, 30 December 2023

    Jana Sena Party president and actor Pawan Kalyan writes a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Housing schemes

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