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The Labour Ministry is modernizing EPFO systems, enabling ATM-based provident fund withdrawals by 2025. Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra highlighted ongoing improvements and efforts to provide gig workers with social security benefits. She also noted India’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.2%, with rising workforce participation and employment ratios. The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT systems to…

In its affidavit, the agency said that Chavan played a “pivotal role” in securing the BMC contract through “political connections”. Of the misappropriated amount, Rs1.35 crore was allegedly credited to his firm and later layered into investments to launder the “proceeds of crime”. Denying the allegation of illegal arrest levelled by Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Suraj Chavan,…

The bus service has been stopped at Kurla station on Tuesday and Wednesday, currently the bus service is running only up to Kurla depot. After the bus accident in Kurla on Monday, citizens are facing major problems regarding bus services. After this accident, the bus service has been stopped at Kurla station on Tuesday and Wednesday, currently…

With the scores tied at 6.5-6.5 and only one game of chess to go, it is only likely that the match will be played to the tie-break stage where games of shorter duration will decide the winner. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh tried his best but could not break past a resilient defending champion Ding Liren of China…

The Port of Colombo is the largest and busiest transhipment port in the Indian Ocean. It has been operating at more than 90 per cent utilisation since 2021, signalling its need for additional capacity. Billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate on Tuesday said it will use its own resources to fund a Sri Lankan port project and not seek…

During his visit early this week, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed New Delhi’s ‘concerns’ over the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh. Washington: The United States has said that it wants India and Bangladesh to resolve their differences peacefully. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miler said this at his daily news conference on Tuesday. “We want to…

The fire was confined to the second and third floors of the three-story structure, a closed cinema theatre building. It primarily affected electric wiring, installations, tarpaulin sheets and other electrical materials within the premises. A fire broke out late Tuesday night at the Silver Cinema Building on Khambatta Street, Ninth Grant Road East, Mumbai. The incident was…

The Smart India Hackathon will culminate in its Grand Finale. It will be held at IIT Roorkee from 11 December to 15 December. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with young innovators via videoconferencing at the Grand Finale of SIH 2024 on 11 December 2024. The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024, is all set to conclude in…

Google Year in Search 2024: Google’s search trends in India reveal a year dominated by cricket, politics and influential personalities like Ratan Tata. The Indian Premier League (IPL), T20 World Cup and the BJP are among the most-searched keywords in India in 2024, reflecting the nation’s intense interest in cricket and politics, according to data released by…

Ajith Kumar has issued an official statement where he requested fans to refrain from using such slogans at public places. Ajith Kumar has addressed the viral ‘Kadavule Ajithey’ chants made by fans in public spaces. The actor has released a strong statement via his publicist Suresh Chandra, on Tuesday evening. The statement, released in both English and…

Ranveer Singh and wife Deepika Padukone’s daughter Dua Padukone turned three months old on December 8. Here’s what her dadi did on the occasion. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone became parents to daughter Dua Padukone in September. On the occasion of her third month birthday, her dadi or paternal grandmother, Ranveer’s mother Anju Bhavnani, shared a gesture…

The police acted on the complaint filed by Subhash’s brother Bikas Kumar against the 4 people including the deceased techie’s wife Nikita Singhania. The Marathahalli police on Wednesday has registered an FIR against 4 people in connection with Bengaluru-based AI engineer Atul Subhash’s suicide case. The police acted on the complaint filed by Subhash’s brother Bikas Kumar…

Earlier on Monday, a police official said Tilekar’s family did not receive any call for ransom nor had they raised suspicion on anyone. Pune: Maharashtra BJP MLC Yogesh Tilekar’s uncle was allegedly abducted and murdered by unidentified persons in Pune district, a police official said. The victim, Satish Wagh (55), was bundled into an SUV near Shewalwadi…

The bus, reportedly driven by an allegedly drunk Sanjay More, veered into the crowded market at a dangerously high speed, colliding with both moving and stationary vehicles, including a police jeep. A tragic accident involving a BEST bus occurred on SG Barve Road in Kurla West on Monday evening, December 9. The incident left six people dead…

Born in Somanahalli in Karnataka’s Mandya district on May 1, 1932, Krishna also served as the External Affairs Minister and the Governor of Maharashtra. New Delhi: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, popularly known as S.M. Krishna, passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning, his family said, according to PTI. He was 92 years old.…

The leaves of Akshay Vat, also referred to as an indestructible sacred banyan tree situated inside Akbar’s fort on the banks of the river Yamuna, will be part of the ‘cultural gift’ from India Why is the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government sending leaves from the centuries-old Akshay Vat, the ancient banyan tree in Prayagraj, to more than…

Business leader warns Trump may eventually do a deal with China, urges Delhi to marry America First with Atmanirbhar Bharat Mukesh Aghi is the chair of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). Aghi, who shares close relationships with top decision-makers in both countries, has played a key role in deepening India-US ties as he has helped governments,…

Veteran actor Mohan Babu has filed police complaint against son Manchu Manoj and daughter-in-law Monika. He requested ‘for protection of my life and property.’ The rumoured feud between members of the Manchu family have taken a fresh new turn. Both of them have now filed police complaints against each other, claiming they were assaulted. On Monday, Glute…

The exams were held at the LV Polytechnic centre in Hassan, on Sunday. Many aspirants both men and women, attending the examination were wearing either 3/4th or full-sleeve dresses. Hassan: The aspirants appearing for competitive exams for the posts of PDO expressed their outrage against the examination centre staff for cutting the sleeves of their dresses citing…

The incident took place in Canada’s Edmonton, and two 30-year-old suspects named Evan Rain and Judith Saulteaux, have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, as per the local police. Harshandeep Singh, a 20-year-old Indian student in Canada, who worked as a security guard was shot dead on Friday in Edmonton, several publications reported quoting the police.…

‘The explosion took place at the house where they were making crude bombs. The roof of the house was blown away in the blast. We are investigating the matter,’ the police officer told. Kolkata: At least three persons were killed and a few others injured in an explosion when they were allegedly manufacturing illegal crude bombs in…

S Jaishakar on Saturday said India wants to “facilitate” the end of the Russia-Ukraine war Doha: India wants to “facilitate” the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the earlier negotiations begin, the better it is, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, said today. The needle is moving towards negotiations and “we are going to Moscow and to Kiev.…

Vodafone Group intends to sell a 3% stake in Indus Towers, aiming to use the proceeds to settle a debt of USD 101 million Vodafone Idea, a debt-laden telecom company, is in focus after announcing that its board will consider a proposal today to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore from Vodafone Group entities. Vodafone Group intends…

Over 40 schools in Delhi received bomb threats emails on Monday, with DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School Paschim Vihar being first ones to report the mails. The threat email received by more than 40 schools in Delhi on Monday morning asked for $30,000, threatening to “detonate bombs” in case the payment is not made, police…

The ‘jatha’ resumed its foot march from the farmers’ Shambhu protest site earlier in the afternoon but was soon halted by Haryana security personnel. The farmer unions on Sunday suspended the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for the day after eight protesting farmers were injured in tear gas shelling by the Haryana Police. Sarwan Singh Pandher, the farmer leader…

Dr Sharma, who is also the Head of Neurology at Zydus Hospital in Ahmedabad, was speaking at the Ahmedabad chapter launch of ‘Mission Brain Attack’, which was launched nationally in Varanasi on May 12 An alarming surge has been seen in the cases of strokes in the 30-40 age group, highlighted Indian Stroke Association’s (ISA) Secretary Dr…

The horror started to unfold when the Ghaziabad Police found a headless body of a man on June 22. In a bizarre and grisly tale of murder, a man was killed and his skull was used for alleged occult practices by four men in the hope of getting crores of rupees on the instructions of two “tantriks”,…

Raj Vikramaditya, known as ‘Striver’ on the microblogging site, shared a list of pros and cons of working at Google. A Bengaluru-based software engineer recently took to X to share his experience of working at Google for three years. Raj Vikramaditya, known as ‘Striver’ on the microblogging site, shared a list of pros and cons of working…

The accused were identified as Rohit (38) and Akshay (38) and were arrested from Patel Nagar area on Thursday, police said. Delhi Police on Saturday claimed to have seized over 250 kilograms of heroin and arrested two people from central Delhi, an official said. The accused were identified as Rohit (38) and Akshay (38) and were arrested…

CM directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj in accordance with its ancient glory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 13 Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said ‘Smart Prayagraj’ is ready to welcome pilgrims and tourists coming to Mahakumbh. Expressing these views, he directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and…

Deepak, 24, had been in an online relationship with Manpreet Kaur for three years. The two had met on Instagram but had never met face-to-face A Dubai-returned groom, Deepak Kumar, and his entourage of 150 ‘baraatis‘ were left in shock when they arrived for his wedding in Punjab’s Moga, only to discover that his bride was “missing”…

The secessionist group had announced a travel budget of Rs 25 lakh for Sikh farmers to seize Indian Parliament on December 13, coinciding with the 23rd year of the 2001 Parliament attack Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)’s call to farmers to ‘Seize Indian Parliament’ on December 13 is “unwarranted” and a sign of “foreign interference” that the Canadian…

The men, who had been working for a private defence consulting firm in Qatar, were detained in August 2022, accused of undeclared charges. Their case attracted significant attention, with India’s government intervening at the highest levels to secure their release. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline of events and the efforts that led to their return to…

S Jaishakar on Saturday said India wants to “facilitate” the end of the Russia-Ukraine war India wants to “facilitate” the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the earlier negotiations begin, the better it is, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, said today. The needle is moving towards negotiations and “we are going to Moscow and to Kiev. We…

Five people, including two women, were killed on the spot in a head-on collision with a pulse-sowing vehicle in Karnataka’s Vijayapura. Vijayapura: Five people, including two women, were killed on the spot on Friday following a collision between the car they were travelling in and a pulse-sowing vehicle. According to police, the incident occurred in the Talikote…

The Court said that the intent behind Section 50 is only to ensure that a person about to be searched is made aware of an option for the search to be held in the presence of a neutral third party, and nothing more. The Supreme Court recently clarified the intent and scope of Section 50 of the…

Police Inspector Manjunath Nayak asked Ranjitdas to share the details of his live location on the phone, using which they could track him, and offer assistance. Khanapur, Belagavi: A satellite-powered navigational tool guided a family from Ujjain into the dark, dense forests of the Western Ghats, where they endured an agonising ordeal before being rescued by the…

Stating that they have not got any response from the Centre for talks over their demands till Saturday evening, the farmer leaders said they would resume their “Delhi Chalo’’ protest foot-march to press for their demands on Sunday. Stating that they have not got any response from the Centre for talks over their demands till Saturday evening,…

Dr Shrikar Pardeshi has held key positions in his career, including District Collector of Nanded, Commissioner of Pimpri Chinchwad and Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamp. His record demonstrates a commitment to transparency and decisive action against corruption and illegal activities. Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister on Thursday. An Ace Bureaucrat, previously…

Customs officials at the Delhi airport seized more than 400 grams of gold concealed by three Uzbekistani men in their rectums, officials said on Friday. The accused were intercepted after they arrived at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport from Almaty in Kazakhstan on Thursday, the Customs Department said. Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi/gold-concealed-in-rectum-of-3-uzbekistan-nationals-seized-at-delhi-airport-3307196

The comments by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal came a day after India and China held talks under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs in New Delhi. New Delhi: Both India and China are preparing for the special representatives’ dialogue and other meetings to deliberate on…

India demanded action against JeM chief Masood Azhar after reports he spoke at a public gathering in Bahawalpur, calling it a sign of Pakistan’s “duplicity.” India on Friday demanded that Pakistan take strong action against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar following reports that he delivered a speech at a public gathering in Bahawalpur. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said…

Haryana Police used tear gas and force to halt Punjab farmers’ march at the Shambhu border, prompting the Congress to condemn the BJP government’s “undemocratic actions”. Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed the BJP-led Haryana government for deploying excessive police force and firing tear gas shells to prevent farmers from Punjab from ‘peacefully’ marching to…

At NDTV ‘Indian of the Year Awards 2024’, S Jaishankar recalled how the then government did not respond after the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said India is no longer what it used to be on the issue of defending herself. At NDTV ‘Indian of the Year Awards 2024’,…

Police sources have confirmed that the man is being thoroughly questioned to determine his motives and any possible connections to the Bishnoi gang or other threats. In Central Mumbai’s Matunga station road area, a major revelation has surfaced regarding a person who issued threats in the name of Bishnoi at the shooting set of actor Salman Khan’s…

Police said that these fake doctors allegedly bought the degree certificates by paying anything between Rs 60,000 to Rs 80,000, adding that a majority of the accused had barely managed to clear their 12th Boards. Ahmedabad: The Surat police on Thursday busted a racket where fake medical degrees were being sold. A total of 13 people have…

Farmers, mainly seeking a legal guarantee to minimum support price for crops, had earlier attempted to march into the national capital on February 13 and February 21, but they were stopped by security forces at Shambhu and Khanauri on Punjab-Haryana borders. New Delhi: Delhi Police has tightened security at borders ahead of the Punjab farmers’ Friday march…

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to a two-state solution, advocating for peaceful coexistence between Israel and a sovereign Palestinian state. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, stating the need for a “sovereign, independent, and viable Palestinian state”. Jaishankar made the comment while…

Based on the inputs received, BSF launched an operation which concluded till 9 pm on Thursday, said officials. The Border Security Force (BSF) 81 Battalion, stationed in Sonamura under Sepahijala District seized two kilograms and 177 grams of gold, valued at approximately ₹ 1.74 crore from NC Nagar, said officials on Thursday. Based on the inputs received,…

Artificial solar eclipses to help scientists catch a rare glimpse of the Sun’s mysterious atmosphere India on Thursday successfully launched into space a pair of European satellites that will create artificial solar eclipses to help scientists catch a rare glimpse of the Sun’s mysterious atmosphere. Scientists broke into rapturous applause at the Sriharikota launch site as the…

At least 10 people died and around a dozen were left injured in separate road crashes in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit and Chitrakoot districts early Friday, police said. At least 10 people died and around a dozen were left injured in separate road crashes in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit and Chitrakoot districts early Friday, police said. In Pilibhit, a…

The UN on Wednesday appealed for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year in a world ravaged by surging conflicts and the climate crisis, but warned many in need would not be reached. “The world is on fire,” the United Nations’ new humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told reporters in Geneva, acknowledging he was looking…

A SC bench sought a clarification on the criteria for termination, questioning the assessment of the woman judicial officer that had ignored the mental and physical trauma endured by her due to the miscarriage   The Supreme Court on Wednesday censured a decision by the Madhya Pradesh High Court to sack a woman judge based on her…

Sukhbir Singh Badal had recently announced his decision to step down as SAD president. He was the deputy chief minister of Punjab from August 2009 to March 2017. A day after he narrowly escaped an assassiantion attempt at the Golden Temple, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal arrived at Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib…

A video of light-hearted banter between Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde went viral on social media. Pawar quipped that he would not wait and would take oath after after the Shiv Sena chief maintained suspense over taking oath as deputy CM. Mahayuti’s press conference witnessed light-hearted banter between Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on Wednesday. Pawar quipped…

There were no arrangements by the theatre management or prior information about the arrival of the actor and other members of the film, police said. Hyderabad, Dec 5 (PTI) A woman died and her son was hospitalised due to asphyxiation as crowds “jostled” at a film theatre here during the premiere show of actor Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa…

The couple’s son Arjun claimed that he found the family members dead at around 6:30 am when he returned home from his morning walk. He alerted the neighbours and informed the police, an official said. New Delhi: A middle-aged couple and their daughter were stabbed to death on their 27th marriage anniversary on Wednesday in south Delhi’s…

Tikait was detained by the Aligarh Police on Wednesday while on his way to Greater Noida to participate in a meeting of farmer leaders Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait was detained by Aligarh police and held at Tappal police station on Wednesday. However, in a surprising turn of events, Tikait managed to outwit the officers…

The video shows the woman resisting his advances, repeatedly pleading, “Please understand, I cannot do this.” The video has sparked outrage on social media with netizens demanding strict action against the cop. In a video going viral on social media, a cop from Patori police station in Bihar’s Samastipur was seen engaged in obscene acts with a…

The three were identified as Rajesh (55), his wife Komal (47) and their daughter Kavita (23), and the bodies were found by Rajesh’s son after he returned from a morning walk. New Delhi: A middle-aged couple and their daughter were found dead inside their house in South Delhi’s Neb Sarai area on Wednesday morning, police said. The…

Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday reacted to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s demand f UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid attacks on Hindus. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday took a dig at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over her request for deploying United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in Bangladesh to ensure the security of minorities, especially Hindus.…

A groom was taken hostage in Amethi by the bride’s family, demanding reimbursement for wedding costs after discovering his alleged affair. Missing for days, he agreed to marry under police pressure but was rejected by the bride’s family. They refused to release him until compensated, citing betrayal. In a bizarre turn of events, a wedding in Uttar…

Light tremors were felt in Nagpur and Gadchiroli districts of Maharashtra after a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu in Telangana on Wednesday morning. No reports of damage or injuries have been received so far. Residents of Maharashtra’s Nagpur and Gadchiroli districts were jolted by light tremors on Wednesday morning after an earthquake struck Mulugu in Telangana. The…

The gunfight continued between security forces and terrorists in the upper mountain belt of Harwan. In a major breakthrough, the security forces killed a wanted terrorist, who was responsible for terror attack in Ganderbal, during an ongoing encounter in the upper reaches of Dachigam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The Kashmir Zone Police in a social…

According to the Ministry, the tiger population in the country has increased to 3,682 (range 3167-3925), as per the All India Tiger Estimation done in 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the rise in the country’s Tiger population over the years and hoped the big cats will continue to thrive as a result of the…

As of November 15, 2024, more than 6.69 lakh SIM cards and 1.32 lakh IMEIs, as reported by police authorities, have been blocked by the government. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital…

The Ganga river water in Haridwar was found to be in ‘B’ category, making it unsafe for drinking but suitable for bathing. The Ganga river water in Haridwar was found to be in ‘B’ category, making it unsafe for drinking but suitable for bathing, said Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board on Wednesday. The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board tests…

Forty years ago, an Indian city became the site of one of the world’s worst industrial disasters. On the night of 2 December, 1984, a poisonous gas leaked from Union Carbide India’s pesticide plant in Bhopal, enveloping the central Indian city in a deadly fog which killed thousands and poisoned about half-a-million people. According to government estimates,…

The screening, organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, was followed by a dinner, an invitation from union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended a screening of the film, The Sabarmati Report, in Balyogi Auditorium of the Parliament House, along with home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh and health…

After landfall between Puducherry and neighbouring Tamil Nadu on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but heavy rain continues. Cyclone Fengal’s impact has brought incessant heavy rainfall to Puducherry, where it made landfall near the union territory on Saturday, prompting authorities to announce a holiday for all government and private schools, as well as colleges, on…

The Gaganyaan project aims to showcase India’s human spaceflight capabilities by sending astronauts into orbit 400 kilometres above Earth for a three-day mission. Astronauts will be brought back safety to Earth with a safe landing in Indian sea waters. India’s maiden crewed spaceflight program, the Gaganyaan Mission, is anticipated to launch by the end of 2026. According…

“We expected at least one of the (NCR) States to show that they have paid amount to sizeable workers. But it is not done,” the Court found while warning that it will take action if the lapse continues. The Supreme Court today took a serious view of the failure of States in the National Capital Region (NCR)…

Plan to dispose of 337 MT of toxic waste yet to be implemented; no plan for 11 lakh tonnes of contaminated soil plus mercury, waste dumps; SC, NGT orders ignored for years as groundwater contamination spreads Four decades after the Bhopal gas tragedy, hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste remain on the premises of Union Carbide India…

At least 257 people, including 104 security personnel and 119 civilians, were injured in clashes and bombings in Pakistan in November. At least 245 people, including 68 security personnel, were killed in a series of terrorist attacks and clashes across Pakistan in November, said Dawn, citing a report by the Islamabad-based think tank, the Pakistan Institute for…

Krish, who lives in Hounslow, West London, is not only academically gifted but also excels in music, having won awards as a pianist. A 10-year-old British boy, Krish Arora, recently made headlines for achieving an IQ of 162, surpassing the estimated scores of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, which are thought to have been around 160. This…

Arzoo Singh, one of the stranded passengers, said they were unable to leave the airport since they did not have a transit visa. Around 60 Indian passengers of a Mumbai to Manchester flight who were stranded at the Kuwait International Airport for several hours on Sunday alleged that they were not provided food, accommodation or basic assistance…

Chinese champion Liren and Indian challenger Gukesh stand tied at 3 points each in the 14-game series in the summit clash. Holder Ding Liren and challenger D Gukesh played out yet another draw in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship 2024 final on Sunday. Chinese champion Liren and Indian challenger Gukesh stand tied at 3…

The rescue operation near the lower slopes of Annamalaiyar Hill was halted by Sunday night due to the rain and the possibility of more landslides. Seven members of a family, including five children, were feared trapped inside a house beneath a landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall from cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai on Sunday, said officials.…

Farmers led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) will march towards Delhi today, demanding compensation and benefits under new agricultural laws. Members of the farmer organisation are set to march from Noida and Greater Noida towards Delhi on Monday. The march was announced by Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) leader Sukhbir Khalifa on Sunday, who said that the…

The reports also mentioned that one eye each was missing from the bodies of Ngurte, Lalzarlien, Hmar and Lalsanglien. Churachandpur (Manipur): The 10 Kuki-Zo youths, who were killed in an alleged gunfight with CRPF, received multiple fatal bullet injuries and most of them were fired from behind, according to the post-mortem examination reports. A detailed analysis of…

Police said a case has been registered against the accused, Ashok Kumar Jha, and on his instance a 500ml bottle filled with one third of water has been seized. New Delhi: The Delhi Police and other security agencies are interrogating a man who splashed some liquid on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal during his ‘padyatra’ in south Delhi’s…

Held every five years in the Bara-Bariyarpur district of Nepal, Gadhimai is the world’s largest animal sacrifice event, where thousands of animals, including buffalo, goats, pigs, pigeons and chickens, are beheaded as sacrifice to appease the goddess Gadhimai. Ahead of Nepal’s Gadhimai festival, which is known as the world’s largest animal sacrifice festival, former MP and animal…

The Bench, led by Justice GS Kulkarni also criticized the litigant for abusing the legal process and harassing a widow and her family in a land acquisition dispute related to the Kolhapur Airport. The Bombay High Court on Thursday imposed a ₹5 lakh cost on a litigant for filing a frivolous writ petition that wasted over two…

The contempt petition was filed by NGO Dhyan Foundation over non-compliance by YouTube to take down an allegedly defamatory video against the NGO and its founder. An Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court at Ballard Pier in Mumbai on November 21 issued notice to Google’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai over YouTube’s failure to take down an…

A youth from Khammam district of Telangana was shot dead by miscreants at a gas station in United States where he was working, family members said on Saturday. In a tragic incident, a student from Telangana’s Khammam district was shot dead by some miscreants at a gas station near Chicago in United States where he was working,…

The temple town of Ayodhya is all set to witness four teams, including one representing the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, compete in a cricket league tournament here. The other three teams in the Shri Ram Premiere Cricket League are L&T Limited, Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, and Canara Bank. A senior official of Canara Bank said…

Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh Mela is set to begin in Prayagraj on January 13, 2025, with the Paush Purnima Snan, and will conclude on February 26, 2025, coinciding with Maha Shivratri. Kumbh Mela 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu gathering that will take place at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 26, 2025. This…

“It’s not just about brewing a good cup of coffee but connecting with customers on a deeper level.” It was this one thought that made Harmanpreet Singh leave his family bakery to open a specialty coffee shop in the northern Indian city of Jalandhar. It was an unexpected decision – coffee has always been popular in southern…

Adani Group founder Gautam Adani responded for the first time on Saturday to allegations by U.S. authorities that he was part of a $265 million bribery scheme, saying that his ports-to-power conglomerate was committed to world class regulatory compliance. The indictment is the second major crisis to hit Adani in just two years, sending shockwaves across India…

The Indian passengers on board were left terrified after the vehicle came under a deliberate assault. In a shocking incident, a Shyamoli Paribahan bus traveling from Tripura to Kolkata was attacked in Brahmanbaria’s Bishwa Road area in Bangladesh. The Indian passengers on board were left terrified after the vehicle came under a deliberate assault. The incident occurred…

The arrival and departure of more than 100 flights were canceled as the Chennai airport ceased operations, and at least 19 flights were diverted to nearby airports, particularly to Bengaluru, on Saturday. Normal life was paralysed in Chennai, its neighboring districts, parts of northern Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry on Saturday as cyclonic storm Fengal (pronounced as Feinjal)…

A man threw suspicious liquid at former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during his padyatra in Delhi’s Greater Kailash area. Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of being behind the attack and also slammed Union Minister Amit Shah over deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Chief…

Identified as Dipesh Gohel, the workers used to share sensitive information about ICG ships coming to the jetty with a Pakistan-based woman for a payment of Rs 200 per day, said Superintendent of Police (ATS) K Siddharth. A man has been arrested by Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast…

India’s largest Income Tax raid, lasting 10 days, targeted Odisha’s Boudh Distilleries Private Limited. Officials seized Rs 352 crore during the operation, which covered multiple divisions of the liquor manufacturing company Income Tax raids have often hit headlines for various reasons from time to time. However, the largest raid in the country’s history involved an operation so…