Applauding the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)'s approval for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said this marks a crucial stride in the pursuit of self-sufficiency in the defence sector.
"Excellent move towards bolstering our...
Henry Kissinger’s Life and Work in Photos
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Fraud Cases In Supreme Court Tend To Increase As Polls Near: Chief Justice
The number of "fraud cases" in the Supreme Court tends to increase as elections draw closer and the court becomes a site for political engagement, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Thursday.
Speaking at the Constitution Day function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Chandrachud said...
Mehul Choksi To Not Object Petition Seeking Release Of Properties: Court
A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday rejected absconding diamond merchant Mehul Choksi's application seeking to intervene in an application filed by the ICICI Bank for the release of certain mortgaged properties worth Rs 636 crore.
Mehul Choksi, an accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, is currently living in Antigua in Barbados.
The...
Gujarat High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Ban On Loudspeakers At Mosques
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest Litigation seeking a ban on the use of loudspeakers for 'azaan' or the Islamic call to prayer at mosques, terming the plea as "wholly misconceived." A division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee also asked, during the hearing, if it was the petitioner's case...
Zoo Keeper Dies After Being Attacked By Black Bear At Vizag Zoo
A 23-year-old animal keeper was mauled to death by a Himalayan black bear in the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (Vizag Zoo) on Monday.
B Nagesh Babu was attacked by Jihwan, the bear, estimated to be around 15 years old, an official said.
"Nagesh had left all the doors open in the animal night house and gone inside to clean, following which the animal...
"Will Definitely Reach Out To Independents If...": Rajasthan Minister
Every party tries to get in touch with Independent candidates with a high probability of winning elections, Rajasthan Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said, adding that communications will be established with them in case of a neck-to-neck fight in the upcoming elections.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said, "Every...
More aid flows into Gaza during cease-fire, but still falls far short of needs.
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"Companies Waiting": What S Somnath Said About Retired ISRO Scientists
ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Saturday emphasised the necessity of deregulating unnecessary controls in the space sector to foster improved growth.
He also attributed India's significant progress in the space industry to the opening up of the sector.
Speaking to media here during the celebration of 60 years since India's first sounded rocket launch,...
Retired Army Official Duped Of Over Rs 3 Lakh By Travel Agent: Cops
A retired officer of the Indian Army was allegedly duped of over Rs 3 lakh by a travel agent in Gurugram, police said on Friday.
The travel agent made the booking for Mauritius after taking Rs 3,68,500 online from the retired officer, but later cancelled the booking and got the refund fraudulently, they said.
Major (Retd) Naresh Kumar Mawa, a resident...
In India's 'Amritkaal', Country Has Come Out Of Mentality Of Slavery: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said for the first time in the 'Amritkaal' of India's independence, the country has come out of the mentality of slavery and is moving ahead with the feeling of pride for its heritage.
He was addressing the 'Mirabai Janmotsav', organised here to celebrate the 525th birth anniversary of the poet and Lord Krishna...
"Congress Took Revenge...": PM Modi's Open Letter To People Of Rajasthan
Ahead of the Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote an open letter to the people of Rajasthan, promising to take the state to newer heights and accusing the Congress government of causing unimaginable damage to the state's reputation.
"It seems as if the Congress has taken revenge for some old enmity with Rajasthan in these...
A Palestinian family hopes that the hostage deal means their own loved ones will come home.
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Man Dupes People By Creating Fake Websites Of E-Commerce Platforms: Cops
The Delhi Police has arrested a man who allegedly duped scores of people across the country by creating fake websites of e-commerce platforms and posting lucrative offers on groceries and other household items, officials said on Wednesday.
The arrested accused, identified as Shahrukh Akhtar, was the kingpin of the entire network, police claimed in...
Rajneesh Goel appointed as Karnataka's new Chief Secretary
The Karnataka government on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer Rajneesh Goel as the next Chief Secretary, with incumbent Vandita Sharma due to retire at the end of November.
Mr Goel, a 1986-batch IAS officer, is currently the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) in the Home Department of the Government of Karnataka.
In May this year, after the Congress...
Who Are the Palestinian Prisoners Who Could Be Released in the Hostage Deal?
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Supreme Court's Big Order On Extra-Territorial Pre-Arrest Bail Requests
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that a high court or sessions court can grant anticipatory bail for a limited period to a person apprehending arrest in connection with an FIR registered outside their territorial jurisdiction, saying it was necessary to protect a citizen's right to life, personal liberty and dignity.
The top...
Tuskless Elephant Found Dead At Tamil Nadu's Anamalai Reserve Forest
A 35-year-old tuskless elephant was found dead while patrolling at Anamalai Reserve Forest in Tamil Nadu's Nagamalai at around 3 pm.
The patrolling team found the carcass of the elephant. The veterinary doctor has been informed and a post-mortem examination has been scheduled.
The elephant was monitored with the help of its collar ID. It appeared that...
Karel Schwarzenberg, Renegade Czech Prince and Politician, Dies at 85
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Air Pollution In Delhi Drops From 'Severe' To 'Very Poor', Curbs Revoked
The Centre on Saturday removed stringent curbs, including a ban on construction work related to linear projects and the entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, following an improvement in air quality due to an increase in the wind speed and a change in the wind direction.
These measures constitute the final stage, Stage IV, of the Centre's air pollution...
Case Against Man After Teen Dies By Suicide In Ghaziabad: Police
A 16-year-old girl allegedly hanged herself in her house in Ghaziabad, police said on Friday.
The police have booked a man for alleged abetment to suicide in the case, they added.
Neha was found hanging from her room's ceiling fan at her house in the Sudama Puri area here on Thursday, they added.
An FIR has been lodged in this connection by her father...
"Lahore Keeping An Eye On Polls In Rajasthan's Tonk": BJP MP Sparks Row
Lahore is keeping an eye on elections in Rajasthan and Tonk, BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri, who recently courted controversy over his derogatory remarks in Parliament against BSP MP Danish Ali, said at a meeting of party workers.
"We will have to see whether laddus will be distributed in the country or in Lahore after the elections on the 25th... The enemy...
3 Drones, Heroin Seized Near Pakistan Border In Punjab Districts
Three drones and a 500-gram packet of heroin were seized near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Tarn Taran and Amritsar districts, a BSF official said on Wednesday.
Border Security Force (BSF) troops carrying out an area domination exercise ahead of the border fencing on Wednesday observed some suspicious items lying in a field near the Roranwala...
A White House spokesman denies that the U.S. had advance warning of Israel’s raid of Al-Shifa Hospital.
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Smriti Irani To Host Weekly Radio Show On Akashvani From Tomorrow
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will host a show for Akashvani celebrating the incredible tales of empowerment of women with the aid of initiatives of the Government, and their role in shaping the lives of women in India, government said in a release on Tuesday.
As per the release, the stories celebrate the success of women...
PM Modi To Hold Roadshow In Ranchi Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi on Tuesday evening, officials said.
The roadshow is scheduled to begin from the Birsa Munda Airport soon after his arrival here around 8 pm and culminate at the Raj Bhavan around 9:30 pm, a distance of 10 km, they added.
As per Ranchi police traffic advisory, movement of...
Splinter Is Coming for These ‘Game of Thrones’ Trees
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Most Drugs Entering Tripura Through Mizoram: Police
Tripura's 107 km-long boundary with Mizoram is a cause of concern for law enforcement agencies as most of the drugs from Myanmar enter the state through that border.
Vigil has been stepped up along the border between the two northeastern neighbours to prevent drug trafficking, said Bhanupada Chakraborty, Superintendent of Police of North Tripura district,...
Hikers Rescued After Following Nonexistent Trail on Google Maps
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S Jaishankar Meets Rishi Sunak, Gifts Bat Signed By Virat Kohli
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty at 10 Downing Street and conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Diwali on Sunday.
S Jaishankar along with his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar met with the UK PM and presented him a Lord Ganesha Statue and a cricket bat signed by Indian...
Hundreds of Thousands Protest Spanish Prime Minister’s Deal With Separatists
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50 Million Passengers To Fly Out Of India Per Year By 2030, Data Shows
The number of international outbound departures by Indian residents is expected to grow to over 50 million in 2030, which is more than double of what it was in 2022 - about 18 million, predicts Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) India in their latest 'India Outbound Travel in FY2030' report.
For the study and forecasts, CAPA India conducted in-depth...
Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel Meet Amit Shah Amid Crisis Over Maratha Quota
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and senior NCP leader Praful Patel on Friday met Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
The meeting took place amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra over the demand for reservation by the Maratha community and the hearing before the Election Commission on the claim over the NCP.
"Had a meaningful...
Last 12 Months On Earth Were The Hottest Ever Recorded: Report
The Earth experienced its hottest year-long period in recorded history with global temperatures setting a new 12-month record, exceeding 1.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels from November 2022 through October 2023, according to a new analysis of international data released on Thursday.
This is the hottest year-long period in recorded history...
Day After Supreme Court Report, Punjab Reports Over 2,000 Farm Fires
More than 2,000 farm fires were reported from Punjab on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court issued directions to ensure stopping of crop residue burning "forthwith".
Sangrur district, the birthplace of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, recorded the maximum number of stubble burning incidents in the state on Wednesday.
Many parts in Haryana...
Orcas Sink Fourth Boat Off Iberia, Unnerving Sailors
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Over 1,500 Farm Fires In Punjab Today, Haryana Air Quality "Severe"
Punjab reported over 1,500 stubble-burning incidents today while many parts of Haryana saw air quality indices in the 'severe' and 'very poor' categories.
The total number of farm fires increased to 20,978 with 1,515 such cases being reported today, according to the Ludhiana-based Punjab Remote Sensing Centre data.
Of the 1,515 stubble-burning incidents,...
Simple Touch Not Penetrative Sex Assault Under POCSO Act: High Court
A "simple touch" cannot be considered "manipulation" of a minor's body to cause penetration and attract the offence of penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, the Delhi High Court said.
Justice Amit Bansal said "touch" was a separate offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act as he refused to uphold the conviction...
"Congress Very Cunning Party": Akhilesh Yadav's Swipe On Caste Census
In a fresh attack on Congress, its ally I.N.D.I.A. ally, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused it of being a "cunning" party, accused it of "betraying" him, and urged the people to not vote for its leaders in the upcoming elections.
"Do not vote for the Congress. It is a very cunning party. It is now being supportive of the caste census for...
"They Can Arrest Arvind Kejriwal But...": B Mann Attacks BJP Over Summons
Coming down heavily on the Centre over the ED summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for questioning in connection with the liquor 'scam' case, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said the AAP convenor picked up the 'broom', which is the party's official symbol, to sweep the 'filth' from politics.
Speaking to reporters on...
David Kirke, Who Made the First Modern Bungee Jump, Dies at 78
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The West Bank seethes amid the war in Gaza.
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Evacuating from Gaza turns out to be its own ordeal.
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4 killed, 7 Injured As Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In Himachal's Mandi: Cops
Four people, including three women, were killed while seven suffered injuries when a pick-up van they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Wednesday evening, police said.
The vehicle, travelling from Lagdhar to Kotli, had 11 occupants at the time of the accident, they said.
Police said the driver lost control...
