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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, already a part of Nyay Yatra, will also be there in Aligarh and Agra. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Nyay Yatra will pass from the Aligarh division to the Agra division on Sunday. The yatra reflects a major political development in the run up to the Lok Sabha election 2024. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh…

A Tamil film producer has been identified as the mastermind of an international drug trafficking network. He is currently absconding. In Short Delhi Police Special Cell, NCB bust international drug trafficking racket Network spread across India, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia Mastermind is a Tamil film producer who is on the run At least three people were…

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act. The three new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, which will replace the Indian Penal Code…

The 2.32 km bridge, including 900 metres of central double span cable-stayed portion and a 2.45 km long approach road, has been constructed at a cost of Rs 979 crore, as per an official release. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated ‘Sudarshan Setu’, the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge of 2.32 km, on the Arabian sea connecting…

The outlet had recently faced FDA scrutiny for allegedly using a “cheese-like” product in its dishes without indicating that it was actually a cheese substitute, thereby misleading customers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the suspension of licence of a McDonald’s outlet in Ahmednagar district after taking action against it over cheese. The outlet had…

A TV anchor was kidnapped by a woman in Hyderabad who thought the TV anchor named Pranav was the same person who cheated her on the pretext of marrying her. In a recent incident, a person named Pranav, who works as an anchor on an entertainment channel, was kidnapped by a woman in Hyderabad under the pretext…

The BJP has been accusing the Congress government of being “anti-Hindu” over the Bill. Bengaluru: The Congress government’s Bill to take a portion of revenue from rich Hindu temples for a common pool of funds was defeated by the Opposition BJP and JD(S) in the Legislative Council on Friday. The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments…

Thousands of farmers remain camped at Khanauri and Shambhu borders with their tractor-trolleys and trucks agitating for their demands. Farmers agitating to press their demand for higher prices for their crops will stay put at the two interstate border points till February 29 when the next course of action will be decided, their leader Sarwan Singh Pandher…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded humorously to a proposal regarding changing the basis for candidacy for permanent membership in the UN Security Council (UNSC) during a panel discussion on Friday. During one of the sessions at The Raisina Dialogue here, one of the Australian panelists jokingly suggested using ICC Test rankings for the UNSC seat. “In…

The incident at the Dutt Mandir in the Airoli area took place on the intervening night of February 21 and February 22, he said. Thane: The Navi Mumbai police have registered a case after thieves broke into a temple and stole Rs 20,000 from a donation box on the premises, an official said on Friday. The incident…

Akul Dhawan, the 18-year-old Indian-American student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the US who died last month after going missing for several hours, died of hypothermia following “acute alcohol intoxication and prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, which significantly contributed to his death”, according to a statement released by the Champaign County Coroner’s Office in Illinois.…

Police said continuous efforts were being made by the farmers to break the barricades put up at the Punjab-Haryana border and impair law and order. Haryana Police has initiated proceedings to seize the assets of farmers who have damaged public property during their ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest march. In a statement, police said continuous efforts were being made…

Bengaluru: A 20-year-old passenger sent Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel into a tizzy as he self-offloaded from a Bengaluru-Lucknow flight on February 17 by falsely claiming to be a terrorist. The Bengaluru International Airport police arrested Adarsh Kumar Singh from Uttar Pradesh following a complaint lodged by an airline security officer. He was later released on…

In bodycam footage, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary. The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of “sufficient” evidence,…

The Karnataka Assembly recently passed the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, which mandates having 60 per cent of signage in Kannada In a bid to ensure that multinational companies in Karnataka employ a sufficient number of people from the state, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government is planning to ask the firms to display the number of Kannadigas…

The government said the premium of Rs 3.32 per quintal will be provided for every 0.1 percentage point increase above 10.25% in the recovery. It will benefit more than 5 crore sugarcane farmers and their families The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an 8% hike in Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane from Rs 315 per…

Heavy earthmoving equipment, including excavators, and modified tractors were also seen at the protest sites, with police cautioning that these might be used to break barricades and cause harm to security personnel A farmer from Punjab was killed and several others injured on Wednesday as protesters resumed their ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation, with Haryana Police firing tear gas…

Mittal was arrested on Tuesday in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar in a Maruti Esteem car that he had stolen from Shalimar Bagh Dhani Ram Mittal, also known as ‘Super Natwarlal’ and ‘Indian Charles Sobhraj’ in police records, has earned a notorious reputation as one of India’s most learned and intelligent criminals. Believed to be a law graduate, a…

The Himachal Pradesh government and the Oberoi Group were locked in legal battle for ownership of Shimla’s historic Wildflower Hall for over two decades. In Short Supreme Court orders East India Hotels to vacate Shimla’s Wildflower Hall Oberoi Group to surrender possession to Himachal government within a year Legal dispute over hotel ownership continued for over two…

Special CBI judge SP Naik-Nimbalkar passed the order today after the CBI approached the Court against the series ‘The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth’. A Mumbai court on Tuesday rejected an application filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking a stay on the release of a documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in…

In a communication to the Punjab government, the Union Home Ministry also said that the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state has been a matter of concern. New Delhi: The Centre has estimated that nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini-buses as well as small vehicles and conveyed…

France described Tharoor as a remarkable personality for the range of talents he has demonstrated throughout his outstanding academic and professional career. Author and diplomat-turned-politician Shashi Tharoor was conferred with France’s highest civilian honour ‘Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur’, or Knight of the Legion of Honour, at a ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday. The Congress MP…

Protesting farmers and the government met in Chandigarh Sunday evening for a fourth round of talks, from which the five-year, A2+FL+ 50 per cent contract offer emerged. Farmers demanding legal backing for MSP, or minimum support price, and calling for it to include all 23 listed cash crops, resume their march on Delhi today, after rejecting the…

The Court was hearing a petition by AAP Councillor Kuldeep Kumar who alleged fraud in the decision by RO Anil Masih to declare BJP Manoj Sonkar (now resigned) as the Chandigarh Mayor on January 30. The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the decision by Returning Officer (RO) Anil Masih (the Presiding Officer) to declare a BJP candidate…

The body of Rachit Sondhia, a 16-year-old student preparing for the JEE exam in Kota, Rajasthan, was discovered in a nearby forest eight days after he went missing. The body of a 16-year-old entrance coaching student, who had gone missing from Rajasthan’s Kota nine days ago, was found in a nearby forest region, the police said on…

The previous five summons for the Delhi chief minister were issued on February 2, January 18, January 3, December 22, 2023, and November 2, 2023. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on February 19, once again skipped the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. This is the sixth time…

The two were arrested on December 23, 2022 in connection with alleged irregularities in loans provided by the bank to the Venugopal Dhoot-led Videocon Group. Calling it an “abuse of power”, the Bombay High Court said that the arrest of former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)…

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud also asked the deputy commissioner to appoint a new returning officer who is not associated to any political party. The Supreme Court has ordered the production of the ballot papers and video of the counting of votes in Chandigarh mayoral polls by 2 pm on Tuesday. The…

Farmers rejected the central government’s new plan for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and said they will resume their march to Delhi on February 21. Farmers on Monday rejected the central government’s new plan for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, saying it was not in their interest. After rejecting the government’s proposal, the…

The strength of the Indian Passport has dropped! As per the Henley Passport Index 2024 for Q2, the rankings of the Indian Passport have slipped from 80 to 85. The number of visa-free destinations for Indians has remained the same at 62 destinations. Earlier this year, in January, the Indian passport maintained the same rank as the…

The picture of the car was posted on social media X by business executive Lloyd Mathias, who, like all of us, was in awe of the number plate. A picture of the number plate of the car used by Chief Justice Of India, DY Chandrachud, went viral on Sunday for all the right reasons. The picture of…

Bengaluru: A woman was among three people killed in a devastating fire that swept through a newly opened scrap warehouse on the western outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, police officers said. Five people, including two boys aged 10 and 15, suffered varying degrees of burns. Two of them, including the 10-year-old, are critical. The boy suffered 62…

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had rapped the returning officer who conducted the mayoral polls, observing that it was obvious that he defaced the ballot papers. Chandigarh: BJP leader Manoj Sonkar resigned as Chandigarh mayor and three AAP councillors joined the saffron party on Sunday, a day before the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea alleging…

The third spot is held by Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who garnered a 48.6 percent rating, while the fourth position is occupied by Gujarat’s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with a 42.6 percent rating. Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha occupied the prestigious fifth position in India in terms of popularity rating among the Chief Ministers,…

Renowned Bollywood director Rajkumar Santoshi faces a two-year jail term and a hefty fine for a cheque bounce case, prompting legal action from a local businessman. Bollywood filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, known for directing iconic films like Damini, Gayal, Ghatak, and most recently Merry Christmas, has been sentenced to two years in jail and a fine by the…

Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts pronounced the order. A Delhi court on Saturday denied statutory bail to Sharjeel Imam in a sedition and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) case filed against him for allegedly making inflammatory speeches in Delhi’s Jamia area and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma court…

The CJI said that despite advancements in legal education, contemporary legal education system favours only “certain English-speaking urban students”. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Friday inaugurated Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj and also urged the university to employ Hindi as the medium of instruction in the college. The CJI…

Traders are urging the civic body to defer the February 28 deadline until after the government frames the rules Bengaluru: Though the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s mandate of “60 per cent Kannada display” on nameboards on shops is weeks away, it has struck fear among traders —  activists on Wednesday removed nameboards in shops in Jayanagar and…

Local TMC leader Shibaprasad Hazra, who has been named in police complaints along with party colleagues and other two prime accused Shajahan Sheikh and Uttam Sardar, was nabbed from a hideout in Sandeshkhali. Kolkata: One of the prime accused in the case of alleged land grab and sexual harassment of women in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North…

Food Safety officials tested samples of the cotton candy after a recent finding in nearby Puducherry that it was being adulterated with Rhodamine-B. Tamil Nadu on Saturday banned the sale of the colourful pinkish cotton candy after it came to light that it was being adulterated with Rhodamine-B, a cancer causing industrial dye, illegally used as food…

Suhani Bhatnagar’s family today revealed that she was suffering from Dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease that causes skin rash and muscle weakness. Actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who played young Babita Phogat in Aamir Khan-starrer wrestling drama ‘Dangal’, died in Delhi yesterday. Her family today revealed that she was suffering from Dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease that causes skin…

Farmers’ leaders ramped up pressure on the central government ahead of crucial talks on Sunday, demanding an ordinance guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP) for their crops. Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai are scheduled to meet with farmer leaders on Sunday in Chandigarh for the fourth round of discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing…

More than 25 people were on Saturday trapped and suffered injury after a temporary structure (pandal/tent) installed near Gate Number 2 of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium collapsed in Delhi, news Agency ANI quoted police as saying. VIDEO | A tent erected outside the gate no. 2 of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, #Delhi, has collapsed. Rescue operations underway. More details…

Authorities haven’t ruled out the possibility of casualties among people on the tracks. Railway and fire officials are actively engaged in the ongoing rescue operation, as confirmed by the police. A goods train derailed in Delhi on Saturday. According to ANI report citing the local police, at least 8 wagons of the train were derailed in the…

Farmers’ unions have called for demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday outside the residences of prominent political leaders in Punjab, following four days of protests after another round of negotiations failed. Tension mounted at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border as security personnel fired teargas shells to disperse farmers protesting at the site on Friday. This happened after the third…

Priyanka sent her best wishes to Rahul Gandhi for the Nyay Yatra, but BJP claims there is tussle over ownership of the party Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s absence from brother Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh was a result of their “irreconcilable rift” over the ownership of the party, claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…

Sharad Pawar claimed that the decision was against the law, adding that he had approached the Supreme Court against the ECI order. Claiming that the decision was against the law, the NCP founder said that he had approached the Supreme Court against the ECI order. “It has never happened before that those who formed a political party…

Within two months, India’s Grand Old Party has gone from a serious challenger to Modi to a struggling force, just before national elections. A little more than two months ago, the Congress party, India’s biggest opposition force, seemed to be on a roll. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of what is the country’s oldest political movement, the party…

Arvind Kejriwal also appeared before a Delhi court via video conferencing today over skipping five earlier summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the liquor policy case. The Delhi Assembly will today take up the motion of confidence moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a show of strength amid allegations by his party…

At least two people were killed and about 25 others were injured after security forces opened fire to disperse a mob of approximately 300-400 people who attempted to storm the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Manipur’s Kuki-Zo tribes-dominated Churachandpur district on Thursday night. The mob has gathered to protest against the suspension of a…

The chain responded to the incident within hours of the video being published online – and said that all dough involved has been disposed of. The employee will also be disciplined. Domino’s Pizza has apologised after a video of an employee appearing to pick his nose and wipe his hand on dough went viral. The video was…

Delhi fire: The identity of those killed in the fire in Delhi’s Alipur area is yet to be ascertained. Delhi fire: As many as 11 people were killed and four injured in a massive fire that broke out at a paint and chemical godowns in outer Delhi’s Alipur on Thursday evening, news ANI reported, citing the fire…

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle is scheduled to lift off with a weather satellite from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 5.35 pm on Saturday When India launches its latest weather satellite on Saturday, it will be using a rocket that has been dubbed the “naughty boy” of the Indian space agency. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV),…

The prime minister said India-Qatar ties are growing “stronger and stronger”, highlighting the collaborative efforts in futuristic sectors. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his visit to Doha has added new vigour to India-Qatar friendship. The prime minister conveyed his “deep appreciation” to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of…

The sessions court at Dindoshi upheld a 2015 order of a magistrate rejecting the wife’s complaint that the husband suppressed the mental illness of her mother-in-law. A man spending time with his mother or giving her money will not amount to domestic violence towards his wife, a Mumbai court recently held while acquitting a person accused of…

The CBSE has reiterated its commitment to addressing the issue of fraudulent social media handles by assuring the public that appropriate measures are being taken against them. The board has listed out as many as 30 fake accounts on ‘X’. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken proactive steps to tackle the issue of fake…

An Indian-origin family was found dead at their residence in the US with the police saying that they are investigating the case as a murder-suicide. An Indian-origin family was found dead at their residence in the US with the police saying that they are investigating the case as a murder-suicide. Anand Sujith Henry, his wife, and twin…

The temple is constructed on the land gifted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of UAE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of his packed visit to the UAE. The inauguration of the BAPS temple, built for ₹ 700 crore, is being seen as a key moment…

Farmers’ Delhi Chalo protest: 3 Union ministers will meet farmers’ leaders in Chandigarh for the third round of talks amid stand-off at Haryana, Punjab borders. Several major farmers’ unions have extended their support to the protesting farmer unions at Shambhu border and Khanauri border in Punjab, with the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner faction)…

Electoral bonds serve as a financial instrument allowing individuals and businesses to contribute funds to political parties discreetly, without revealing their identities. The Supreme Court will today pronounce its verdict on a set of petitions challenging the validity of the electoral bonds scheme. A five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, reserved its verdict on…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a two-day trip on Tuesday, inaugurated the BAPS Mandir today, a stunning architectural marvel which is Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sprawling Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, built by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha or the BAPS society,…

Last month, the Supreme Court had refused to issue any directions or interfere with the investigation of SEBI into the Adani-Hindenburg Research controversy. A review petition has been filed against the Supreme Court’s recent judgment refusing to interfere with the probe by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into the plummeting of Adani Group stock…

Women have spoken out against the sexual exploitation by Trinamool leaders in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali. The Calcutta High Court and women’s commissions too have taken note. How did this systemic sexual and socio-economic exploitation start, and why didn’t people speak out earlier? “Women here cannot live in safety. We women fear going out. We want safety,” Sandeshkhali…

Amid the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has reportedly cancelled the second leg of ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Jharkhand and decided to join farmers’ protest in the National Capital. Amid the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has reportedly cancelled the second leg of ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Jharkhand and…

There are seven shrines in the temple. All of them are devoted to different Indian Gods and Goddesses from the north, east, south and west. Ahead of the inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, the consecration of the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi built by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha or the BAPS…

Stringent security measures are in place at Delhi’s borders and across the national capital region in anticipation of the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, which began today after talks with the government over key demands remained “inconclusive”. Police fired tear gas shells at protesting farmers as they approached Shambhu on the Punjab-Haryana border after beginning their ‘Delhi Chalo’…

They did not want to show their faces. They wouldn’t reveal their names. Yet the women of Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal’s 24 Parganas district stood by the main road, placards in hand. “We have lost confidence in the local police. Save us. We need CRPF,” some of them read. The women covered their faces with their…

Narayana Murthy’s outing with daughter and Britain’s first Lady Akshata Murty in Bengaluru has taken social media by storm. A recent picture capturing Britain’s first Lady Akshata Murty and her father, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, enjoying a casual outing together at a renowned ice-cream parlour in Bengaluru has taken social media by storm. The image of the…

The High Court also noted that the Supreme Court had earlier rejected the same PIL by the same petitioner and the top court had not granted liberty to the petitioner to approach High Court. The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition against mobile application Truecaller which provides a mobile phone user…

We take an extremely unscientific look at the couple’s ineffable cultural dominance over the last five months The NFL couldn’t have scripted it any better if they’d tried — not that we’re suggesting they did. But after several tumultuous years marked by press cycles centered around racism, police brutality, protests, sexual assault, domestic violence, shaky ratings, culture…

The ED arrested Balaji last June 14 under the PMLA in a case dating back to 2014 when he was transport minister under the AIADMK government. Eight months after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), V Senthil Balaji resigned as a minister (without a portfolio) from the Tamil Nadu cabinet on Monday. “His resignation will be…

Jitendra Vaidya, the President of the Indian People Forum and leader of the ‘Ahlan Modi’ initiative, expressed his excitement about the unique nature of the event. Abu Dhabi: In a testament to the enthusiasm for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi has witnessed an unprecedented response, with over 65,000 registrations received. Jitendra…

The resurgence of the protest, dubbed “Delhi Chalo 2.0,” comes after a stalemate in talks between farmer leaders and the central government over the critical issue of MSP assurance. Amidst escalating tensions and unresolved discussions on Minimum Support Price (MSP) assurance, farmers are set to resume their protests, marching towards Delhi once again. This time, the movement…

A crucial floor test will be held in the Bihar assembly on Monday, days after chief minister Nitish Kumar formed a new government with the NDA alliance. A heavy security cordon surrounded the residence of the former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav’s residence in Patna on Sunday night – where Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLAs are…

Qatar has released eight former Indian Navy personnel who were jailed in the Middle East country over spying charges. In a major diplomatic win for India, Qatar has released eight ex-Indian Navy personnel who were jailed over spying charges, the government has said. Seven of them have already returned to India after serving a sentence of 18…

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory related to restrictions on movement of vehicles at the borders of the national capital ahead of the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 13. Check the advisory here. In view of the farmers’ ‘Chalo Delhi’ march scheduled for February 13, the Delhi Police on Sunday issued a traffic advisory,…

Police said normalcy is slowing returning to Haldwani where violence occurred over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa and mosque and schools in other areas will remain open on Monday. Police arrested 25 people on Sunday in connection with the violence that erupted in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa and an…

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has a comfortable majority ahead of the crucial floor test in the state assembly today. The NDA alliance needs a majority of 122 to win, and sources informed that Nitish Kumar has the backing of as many as 127 MLAs. Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) and the BJP alliance in Bihar will…

Officials said the source of the victim’s exposure to the virus was “unclear” – although he had reported caring for a stray cat at his home which had scratched him, possibly causing the transmission. An elderly man from Alaska has become the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox – a recently discovered viral disease. The man…

The Congress chief asked the Rajya Sabha chairman not to indulge in politics, drawing a sharp retort. The buzz around the Jayant Chaudhary-led RLD joining hands with the NDA and the consternation this has caused in the troubled INDIA alliance spilled over into Parliament on Saturday, sparking a sharp exchange between Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rajya…

The last Parliament session of the 17th Lok Sabha before the general polls concluded on Saturday, February 10. Here’s a look at all that happened in the Budget Session 2024 and key takeaways from 17th Lok Sabha’s tenure. Parliament’s Budget Session 2024 — the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha before the general polls — concluded…

It will give constitutional powers to future generations to take pride in its heritage: Modi THE PARLIAMENT – both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – Saturday adopted a resolution on the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya which praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for playing an “unparalleled role” in uniting the entire nation on the “auspicious…

Siddiqui was welcomed by deputy chief minister Pawar and top NCP leaders. Former Congress leader Baba Siddiqui on Saturday joined the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party here. Siddiqui was welcomed by deputy chief minister Pawar and top NCP leaders, including working president Praful Patel and state president Sunil Tarkare. Siddiqui had quit the Congress earlier this week.…

The suspension of mobile internet services and bulk SMS was also ordered by the state government in seven districts – Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa Ahead of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march proposed by farmers on February 13 in order to accept their various demands, elaborate arrangements are being made to seal the Punjab-Haryana borders…

Earlier in the day, it was reported that Mithun Chakraborty was rushed to the hospital. Mithun Chakraborty has been hospitalised. The actor-turned-politician was rushed to the Apollo Hospital’s emergency unit in Kolkata on Saturday, February 10. Reportedly, the actor was not feeling well following which he was taken to the hospital. Now in the latest update, the…

Speaking to News18, locals in Sandeshkhali region in West Bengal said two close aides of TMC leader Sheikh Shajahan exploited them and their land, while the police did not pay heed to their complaints. Some said they had no option but to resort to protests Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, in the news for…

Journalist Nikhil Wagle’s car was reportedly attacked on Friday by BJP workers in Pune while he was en route to attend an event, according to officials. The workers were allegedly protesting his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LK Advani following Advani’s receipt of the Bharat Ratna award. An official from Deccan police station stated that…

Underlining the hill state’s revered status as ‘Dev Bhoomi’ (Land of the Gods), CM Pushkar Dhami expressed dismay over the unprecedented nature of the violence in Haldwani. New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami strongly condemned the recent outbreak of violence in Haldwani and stressed that the anti-encroachment drive was conducted in accordance with the directives…

The crime branch of Mumbai police recorded the statements of Noronha’s family members, including his wife, and learnt that he nursed a grudge against Abhishek Ghosalkar, son of former MLA Vinod Ghosalkar and a loyalist of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT). Mumbai Crime Branch on Friday arrested social activist Mauris Noronha’s bodyguard Amarendra Mishra after it initiated…

The MPs engaged with PM Narendra Modi, who shared personal anecdotes and offered suggestions. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoyed a casual lunch with a group of Parliamentarians from different parties at the newly inaugurated Parliament House on Friday. The gathering, orchestrated by a call from the Prime Minister’s Office to eight MPs, initially sparked a…

Abhishek Ghosalkar, the son of a Shiv Sena UBT leader, was shot by a man with while doing a Facebook live with him. The attacker then turned the gun on himself. The shooting was caught on camera during the Facebook live. Mr Ghosalkar and his attacker are both dead. The shooting took place within the limits of…