India

Verdict worth engraving in gold: Stalin lauds Jallikattu judgement

19 May 2023 07:45 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court green signal to the bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu,’ saying it was a verdict worth “engraving in gold” in the history of the state and that the sport reflected “Tamils’ bravery and culture.” The BJP’s state unit credited Prime

Vande Bharat shows India’s pace, development: PM Modi

19 May 2023 07:40 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation several railway projects worth more than Rs 8,000 crore in Odisha via video conferencing today. The projects include flagging off the Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah, laying the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Puri

Historic Patiala clock tower restored with modern tech

19 May 2023 07:35 AM IST

After nearly two decades of silence, the iconic Heritage Clock of Patiala has resumed its rhythmic ticking, upgraded with GPS and LED lights. Nestled atop the historic Musafir Memorial Central Library on Mall Road, the clock is an enduring symbol of Patiala’s royal history pre-independence, and has appeared in popular

Overnight snowfall prompts highway cleanup, weather alert sounded in Himachal

19 May 2023 07:32 AM IST

The Border Roads Organization (BRO) launched snow-clearing operations on the National Highway in Lahaul-Spiti on Thursday following an overnight snowfall in the region’s higher reaches. These unexpected weather conditions caused road blockages, necessitating immediate action from the BRO. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow warning on Wednesday

Haryana Police thwart Bishnoi gang’s plot, confiscates weapons

19 May 2023 07:24 AM IST

In a major breakthrough, Haryana Police apprehended four individuals connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and seized a cache of weapons. The arrests took place during a police operation at Badhra bus stand, where reliable sources tipped off the presence of four armed youths wearing bulletproof jackets in a car.

Female farmer assault triggers widespread railway protests

19 May 2023 07:08 AM IST

Activists from the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMC), a leading farmers’ organization, blocked railway lines across Punjab on Thursday to protest alleged insufficient land compensation for the Bharatmala project. The incident escalated following reports of a police officer slapping a woman during a related demonstration in Gurdaspur district. Rail services

Sukhu pledges to transform Himachal education via 5G

19 May 2023 07:03 AM IST

In a recent gathering at Himachal Pradesh University, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has made ambitious announcements regarding the future of education in the state. The event, organised by the Hamirpur Students Union on Wednesday, saw the Chief Minister promising an educational transformation in the wake of 5G technology. CM

Haryana Police deactivate over 20,000 fraudulent numbers

19 May 2023 06:56 AM IST

In an extensive crackdown on cybercrime, the Haryana Police have deactivated 20,545 mobile numbers that were issued on the basis of counterfeit and forged documents, according to officials on Thursday. A large number of the nullified SIM cards were activated in Andhra Pradesh, followed by West Bengal and Delhi among

Veteran BJP Leader Rattan Lal Kataria Passes Away aged 72

19 May 2023 06:41 AM IST

In a poignant turn of events, Rattan Lal Kataria, veteran BJP leader and three-time parliamentarian from Ambala, passed away while undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Chandigarh. The news was confirmed on Thursday by his wife, Banto Kataria. Kataria was admitted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education

Allahabad HC Allows NCPCR Intervention in dealing with religious education PRAYAGRAJ

19 May 2023 06:28 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court recently granted the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) permission to intervene in a case dealing with whether religious education can be provided in government-funded Madrasas. The High Court sought responses on the issue from the Central and State governments in March 2023. It

WB govt moves SC against HC order for NIA investigation

19 May 2023 06:23 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday heard the petition filed by the State of West Bengal against Calcutta High Court order transferring the investigation in the cases related to Ram Navami violence to National Investigation Agency (NIA). A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice

Delhi court awards Rs 1.54 crore compensation to parents of road accident victim

19 May 2023 06:16 AM IST

Delhi’s Rohini court has awarded a compensation of Rs 1.54 crore to the parents of a doctor who died in a road accident which occurred after a speeding truck suddenly applied brakes. Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) Judge Ekta Gauba Mann awarded the compensation after hearing submissions of the parents