The Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court that "no fault" has been found on the part of the police in an ongoing probe into the killing of gangster and former Lok Sabha member Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj on April 15.
In a status report filed in the court, the state of Uttar Pradesh has said it has left no stone unturned...
Union Minister Seeks More Transparency In Censor Board Amid Graft Charges
Taking serious note of the corruption allegations in the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur directed officials on Friday to swiftly implement measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the administration of the board.
Mr Thakur directed Information and Broadcasting Secretary...
Manipur Panel To Probe Use Of "Excess Force" Against Student Protesters
The Manipur government on Thursday constituted a committee to verify complaints of alleged use of excessive force on protesters, mainly students, by security forces here over the last two days, an official order said.
The order issued by the DGP said, "There have been various reports/allegations of use of excess force by the security forces to maintain...
80 kgs Of Drugs Worth 800 Crores Seized In Gujarat's Kutch District: Cops
Nearly 80 kilograms of drugs, valued at approximately Rs 800 crore in the international market, was seized from the state's Kutch district, the police said.
As soon as information was received, the police swung into action, officials said. The accused left the consignment and fled, they added.
According to the Superintendent of Police, Kutch East,...
"Bharat Product Of Sanatana Dharma": Tamil Nadu Governor Jabs Stalin Junior
Even as the fury over DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's rant against Sanatan Dharma is yet to die down, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Wednesday said that the successful hosting of the G20 Summit by India, under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (One Earth, One Family, One Future), has got the world to acknowledge and celebrate Sanatana Dharma like never...
Germany Puts in Place Tougher Checks to Control Migration
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Germany Cracks Down on Another Far-Right Group
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3 Punjab Cops Allegedly Forced Lawyer Into Sex With Co-Accused, Arrested
A superintendent of police and two other policemen from Punjab's Muktsar district were arrested today in connection with an advocate and another man's alleged torture in custody, a senior officer said.
Under the chairmanship of Ludhiana Police Commissioner Mandeep Singh Sidhu, a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate...
Give Chandigarh To Punjab, No Spare Water To Share: Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Tuesday sought handing over of Chandigarh to Punjab and strongly opposed the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal - a contentious issue between Punjab and Haryana -- saying it can lead to serious law and order issues.
Speaking during the 31st Northern Zonal Council meeting here, Mr Mann opposed the proposal...
Erdogan says Turkey’s parliament will ratify Sweden’s entry into NATO if the U.S. sells Turkey fighter jets.
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Odisha Family Told Baby Boy Born, Doctor Hands Them Girl, Probe Ordered
A man in Odisha's Kendrapara district on Tuesday alleged that his newborn son was swapped with a girl child in a government hospital, prompting the authorities to order an investigation into the complaint.
The man and his family refused to accept the girl child and demanded a DNA test to ascertain her biological parents.
The hospital authorities said...
177 Ayushman Bharat Cards Are Made Every Minute: Health Ministry
As many as 177 Ayushman Bharat cards are made and 30 hospital admissions undertaken per minute under the Centre's flagship scheme for providing health insurance, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.
Highlighting the benefits accruing to the most vulnerable and poorest communities of the country, Minister of State for Health SP Singh Baghel urged...
Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice Against Wanted Khalistani Terrorist
The International Criminal Police Organization, commonly known as Interpol, on Monday issued a Red Corner Notice against Karanvir Singh, a member of the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International.
Interpol updated its website by putting out a Red Corner Notice for the Khalistani terrorist.
Singh is believed to be hiding in Pakistan and was...
Mamata Banerjee Advised 10-Days Rest For Knee Injury
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was on Sunday advised 10 days of rest by doctors, after she suffered an injury on her left knee during a recent trip to Spain and Dubai.
Doctors conducted medical tests, including an MRI at the Woodburn Block of the state-run SSKM Hospital, where Mamata Banerjee had gone for a health check-up, an official...
2 Dead In Bihar After Consuming Suspected Toxic Liquor: Police
In a suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar, two persons have died and as many have lost their eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Muzaffarpur district, a police officer said on Sunday.
According to Additional SP Awadhesh Dixit, the incident was reported from Qazi Mohammadpur police station area and the wife and daughter of the alleged supplier,...
"Watershed Moment In Indian Legal Landscape Is...": Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court judge Justice Hima Kohli Saturday said 'The Mediation Act, 2023' was a watershed moment in the Indian legal history and the legislation is a testament to the collective yearning for a more efficient, harmonious and less adversarial method of dispute resolution.
Justice Kohli said while no single approach can be a panacea for all legal...
Poll Body To Decide On J&K Assembly Elections, BJP Ready: Jitendra Singh
The BJP is always ready for elections and it is up to the Election Commission (EC) to decide when the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls will be held, Union minister Jitendra Singh said here on Saturday.
The Lok Sabha MP from Udhampur also said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved a lot over the last few years.
"It is up to the EC to decide...
Pay Credit Suisse $1 Million Monthly For 6 Months: Court To SpiceJet
The Supreme Court on Friday asked low cost airline SpiceJet to pay USD 1 million per month for six months to global investment bank and financial services firm Credit Suisse AG towards repayment of dues.
The airline is already paying USD 0.5 million as monthly instalment to the Swiss firm.
The court's direction followed a request by senior advocate...
PM Modi To Host Gala Dinner On Friday With Officials Involved In G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have dinner with around 2,500 officials and other staff members of Delhi Police, Ministry of various departments including External Affairs (MEA), Culture Ministry, ITPO, and MHA to thank them for performing their duties meticulously to ensure the smooth conduct of the G20 event.
At least 2,500 officials and other...
India to Reserve One-Third of Parliamentary Seats for Women
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PM Face For INDIA Bloc To Be Decided After Coming To Power: Sitaram Yechury
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said that the prime ministerial face for the opposition bloc INDIA would be decided after the alliance comes to power in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Talking to reporters in Bihar's Rajgir in Nalanda district, Mr Yechury said it is not an appropriate question to ask now who will be the PM face for the...
Railways Increases Relief Payments For Train Accident Victims By 10 Times
The Railway Board has increased by 10 times the relief payments made in case of death or injury to anyone in train accidents. The relief payments were last revised in 2012 and 2013.
The revised relief amounts are as follows:
Death: Rs 5 lakh (up from Rs 50,000)
Grievous injury: Rs 2.5 lakh (up from Rs 25,000)
Simple injury: Rs 50,000 (up from Rs 5,000)
The...
Russia’s foreign minister again lays blame on the West for the Ukraine war.
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Delhi High Court Orders 24 To Clean Police Stations For Quashing FIRs
The Delhi High Court has directed 24 people to do "basic cleaning work" for three days at four police stations here while agreeing to quash a criminal case against them.
Justice Saurabh Banerjee asked the 24 individuals to divide themselves into four groups of six people each to clean Mehrauli, Fatehpur Beri, Maidan Garhi, and Neb Sarai police stations.
Two...
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Looms Large as Zelensky Addresses U.N.
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"Exercise Caution": Canada Warns Citizens About Travel To India Amid Row
Canada today updated the travel advisory to India amid escalating tension. Canadian citizens have been warned against travelling in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast, with special mention of Assam and violence-hit Manipur....
5% Medical Seats For Students Of State-Run Schools: Shivraj Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh will keep 5 per cent seats in medical studies for students of government schools starting this year, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday.
Ever since admissions to medical colleges started through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), students of government schools were not able to become doctors, he said.
"For...
UP Doctor Couple Arrested After Woman, Her Child Die During Delivery: Cops
A doctor couple running a private clinic in in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia were on Sunday arrested for alleged medical negligence leading to the death of a pregnant woman and her child during delivery, the police said.
An employee of the clinic has also been arrested in connection with the case, they added.
In his complaint, the woman's husband Chandan...
"Party Has Freedom...": AAP's Atishi On INDIA Bloc's Boycott Of Anchors
After the INDIA bloc decided to boycott shows of 14 television news anchors, Aam Aadmi Party leader and minister Atishi said that the party spokesperson has the freedom to choose the channel they want to go to.
Atishi told ANI, “We are in support of the freedom of the media. But it is any party spokesperson's freedom to choose the channel and the anchors...
BrahMos Manufacturing In Lucknow Likely To Begin From March: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the work on the BrahMos missile manufacturing site in Lucknow is likely to be completed by March next year.
Mr Singh was speaking in Gomti Nagar here on the second day of the tour of his parliamentary constituency.
"The work on BrahMos missile project is also going on at a fast pace and after next February-March,...
Letter Found in Vatican Archives Confirms Church Was Told About Death Camps
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"Congress Not Willing To Be Drawn Into Sanatana Dharma Row": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said that his party is unwilling to be drawn into any controversy surrounding Sanatana Dharma and further informed that there was no discussion on it during the Congress Working Committee meeting which is underway in Hyderabad.
Addressing the press conference in Hyderabad, P Chidambaram said, "There has been...
Judge Asks For CBI Inquiry After Letter Claims She Showed Favour To Accused
A judge of the Bombay High Court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct an inquiry into a letter which claimed that she showed undue favour to an accused.
Justice Bharati Dangre on Thursday recused herself from the case before her, but said such "disgruntled elements" which make an accusation against a judge and "walk away"...
China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue
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Woman House-Hunting In Bengaluru Gets Creepy Request From Stranger
Bengaluru is known for its thriving IT industry, educational institutions, and cultural diversity, making it a popular destination for both job seekers and students. Due to this reason, house hunting in Bengaluru is a difficult task with many challenges, such as high rents, high security deposits, and landlords who demand a lot of information from...
3 Ex-Punjab Cops Get Life In Jail In 31-Year-Old Fake Encounter Case
A special Central Bureau of Investigation) court on Thursday awarded life imprisonment to three former Punjab police officers convicted for conspiracy, murder, and fabrication of record in a 1992 police encounter case.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on each one of the convicts in the case in which three youths were shown as 'killed'.
According...
Venice Keeps Off List of Endangered World Sites
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On Hindi Diwas, British Envoy Lists His Top 5 Words In The Language
British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis wished Indians on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and shared his five favourite words in the language.
"From my very patient Hindi teachers to everyone else on X who has been so supportive, thank you! Mere paanch pasandida Hindi shabd (My five favourite Hindi words)," Ellis posted on X.
The words on Mr Ellis's...
PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome At BJP Headquarters For G20 Success
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome at the BJP headquarters on Wednesday evening following the successful G20 meeting under India's presidency, as he arrived in New Delhi to attend the party's central election committee meeting.
#WATCH | Top BJP leaders welcome PM Modi on his arrival at the party headquarters in Delhi
The PM...
India Says It Continues To Monitor Human Rights Development in Afghan
India on Tuesday said that it continues to monitor developments related to human rights, including those of women and girls, in Afghanistan and has "abiding stakes" in return for peace and stability in the country.
Speaking during the Interactive Dialogue on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report on the human...
More Than 5,000 Dead in Libya as Dam Collapses Deepen Flood Disaster
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"Hollow Ideology": Maoist Carrying Rs 1 Lakh Bounty Surrenders
A Maoist, carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward on his head and who was allegedly involved in the 2017 ambush in which 12 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were killed, surrendered before the security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday, the police said.
Kunjam Mukka turned himself in, citing disappointment with the "inhuman" and...
"Jagan Reddy's Conspiracy": Chandrababu Naidu's Party On His Arrest
Senior TDP leaders on Monday condemned the arrest of party chief N Chandrababu Naidu and submitted a memorandum to Governor S Abdul Nazeer in Visakhapatnam stating that the former Chief Minister was being framed in the alleged multi-crore scam.
Party leaders Yanamula Ramakrishnudu, MA Shareef, Kavali Pratibha Bharati, Dhulipalla Narendra, Kanna Lakshminarayana,...
In France, some ask: Why won’t Morocco take our help?
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Class 12 Students To Get Laptops If They Score 60% In Exam: Shivraj Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said Class XII students of government schools will get laptops if they score 60 per cent or above in exams instead of the earlier criteria of 75 per cent.
He made the announcement while addressing a 'Ladli Behna Yojana' event in Gwalior.
"Three top ranking students of schools in urban and...
The next two days will be critical for rescue workers in Morocco.
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Haryana Student Dies By Suicide, Note Claims "Harassed By School"
Police on Sunday said they have recovered a suicide note after the death of a student at a school hostel in Haryana's Rewari where he alleged that he was being “harassed by the school” and the “atmosphere was not good”.
On Friday, the police had said that no suicide note was found but after the recovery of the note, they registered a case under the...
Chandrababu Naidu "Kingpin Of Scams", Arrested After Probe: YSR Congress
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is the kingpin of scams, YSRCP General Secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said today, adding that he was arrested after a thorough probe.
"The arrest of Chandrababu Naidu was not an overnight affair but was the result of a thorough investigation into the skill development scam. There is no need...
Rescue efforts are underway, but not in full swing, in Morocco.
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"BJP-JD(S) May Come Together In Karnataka But...": Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said BJP and JD(S) may come together to fight 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, but they will not be able to suppress Congress' prospects in the state.
"I have read in papers that they have joined hands. I also saw pictures of Deve Gowda (JDS supremo) and Narendra Modi (PM) holding hands....
BJP Wins Both Seats In Tripura, CPM Alleges Rigging
The BJP on Friday romped home to victory in the twin bypolls in Tripura with huge margins, even as its rival CPI(M) cried foul and alleged large-scale rigging.
While the ruling party retained the Dhanpur seat with a margin of nearly 19,000 votes, it won the Muslim-majority Boxanagar seat by a massive 30,237 votes.
As the BJP won the Boxanagar seat...
"India, US Friendship Will Further Global Good": PM After Meeting Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide-ranging talks with US President Joe Biden to further economic and people-to-people bilateral linkages.
He asserted that the friendship between the two nations will continue to play a great role in furthering global good.
On his first visit to India as the US President, Joe Biden arrived in Delhi on a...
Delhi Government Teams To Monitor Air Quality During G20 Summit
The Delhi government has formed special teams to ensure that the city's air quality remains at a satisfactory level during the G20 Summit, in which several world leaders will take part, officials said on Friday.
The 11 teams formed for each district-comprising the district magistrate concerned, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) deputy commissioners,...
"World Leaders Of Tomorrow": Rishi Sunak Meets Children In Delhi
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on his first India visit since becoming the UK PM, shared his delight at meeting the students and staff at the British Council in Delhi, calling them "the world leaders of tomorrow". He called the little ones "a living bridge between the UK and India".
The British PM, who was received by Union Minister of State...
