India

Police use drones to find suspects in Aravalli hills

11 Aug 2023 09:37 AM IST

The suspects involved in the violence in Haryana’s Nuh district are hiding in the Aravalli hills. The STF and police teams have employed drones to locate them and are detaining individuals after discovering their hideouts. Although arrests will be made upon gathering evidence, the police have already arrested 8 individuals

Kartikeya Sharma set to raise the tricolour at Ambala Cantt

11 Aug 2023 09:37 AM IST

In a significant display of national pride and unity this Independence Day, prominent figures from Haryana are slated to hoist the National Flag in various parts of the State. Most notably, Kartikeya Sharma, MP, is set to raise the tricolour in Ambala Cantt. This decision demonstrates Sharma’s dedication towards the

Due to personnel shortage Haryana Women Commission faces a backlog

11 Aug 2023 09:36 AM IST

In Haryana, growing concerns surround the escalating crimes against women, shedding light on both state governance and law enforcement inadequacies. With domestic violence, sexual harassment, and eve-teasing on the rise, the safety of women both within and outside their homes is under scrutiny. The Women’s Commission, established to protect and

Cloudburst tragedy in Himachal Pradesh, heavy rain pounds northern states

11 Aug 2023 09:35 AM IST

A devastating cloudburst in the Paonta Sahib region of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district late Wednesday night resulted in severe flooding that destroyed multiple homes in Malagi Dadiyat village. A house belonging to a local Public Works Department employee, Kuldeep Singh, collapsed, trapping five family members. The victims have been identified

Centre launches Startup India initiative to make strong ecosystem, encourage investment

11 Aug 2023 09:18 AM IST

Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal raised questions on Thursday about the details of the schemes under the ‘Start up India’, initiative, the benefits of the scheme, and the details of the fund allocation. In a written reply in the Lower House, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som

Govt takes concrete steps to promote domestic toy industry: Minister

11 Aug 2023 09:14 AM IST

Lok Sabha MPs Manoj Tiwari and Nishikant Dubey posed a question on Thursday regarding the domestic production of toys in the last three years and how it is affected by the import of toys. In a written reply, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Parkash, highlighted

AAP’s Raghav Chadha hits back at BJP over ‘forged signatures’ allegation

11 Aug 2023 09:12 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday over “forged signatures” allegations by five Rajya Sabha MPs and challenged the BJP to show him the piece of paper where they are claiming the forged signatures. Chadha›s statement came after Union Home Minister

Finance Minister highlights India’s growth amid global economic challenges

11 Aug 2023 09:11 AM IST

In an address during the No Confidence Motion discussion in Parliament today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the government’s policies and showcased India’s remarkable economic transformation, asserting that progress is achieved through actions rather than mere rhetoric. Sitharaman began her address in the Lok Sabha by emphasising the global

HC directs Delhi Police to prevent sale of Chinese manjha during I-Day kite-flying season

11 Aug 2023 09:11 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the city police to ensure there is no sale of Chinese manjha in the national capital during the forthcoming Independence Day period, a “kite-flying season”. Justice Prathiba M Singh noted that the Delhi police have taken several steps to stop the sale of Chinese

IIT Delhi’s 54th convocation: Over 2,350 students to be awarded degrees

11 Aug 2023 09:10 AM IST

Over 2,350 UG and PG students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here will be awarded degrees during the 54th convocation ceremony on August 12, an official said on Thursday. Dr Gagandeep Kang, an eminent virologist and professor of microbiology at Christian Medical College, Vellore, will be the chief

Jagdish Tytler seeks Delhi court’s permission for virtual appearance

11 Aug 2023 09:08 AM IST

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who is facing accusations related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, requested permission from a Delhi court on Thursday to participate in proceedings via video conferencing. This request was made by his lawyer. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidhi Gupta Anand is likely to pass an order on

LG V K Saxena extends ban on tobacco products for one more year in Delhi

11 Aug 2023 09:05 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has extended the ban on the manufacture and sale of tobacco products, including gutkha and paan masala, in Delhi for a further period of one year, Raj Niwas officials said on Thursday. The Lt Governor said tobacco products are now affecting children and youngsters,