India

Omar Abdullah’s Government Orders Immediate Restoration of Water Supply to Rohingyas in Jammu

07 Dec 2024 14:20 PM IST

Omar Abdullah steped in for reversal of the Jammu district administration’s recent directive to disconnect water supply to Rohingya settlements, the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered senior officials to restore the supply with immediate effect, citing humanitarian grounds. Senior National Conference leader and Minister Javed Rana expressed

Minister of Defence Visits Russia for Important Military Discussions and Naval Event

07 Dec 2024 13:17 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Russia from December 8 to 10, 2024, to enhance defense relations between the two countries. He will also be co-chairing the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) with Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov in Moscow

Tough Crackdown on Rohingyas in Jammu: Power, Water Supplies Cut to Illegal Settlements

07 Dec 2024 12:37 PM IST

In a significant move against the illegal settlement of Rohingyas in Jammu, authorities have initiated strict measures, including the disconnection of power and water supplies to plots and houses occupied by these immigrants. The step aims to compel their departure from the region and deter further influx while cracking down

Morning Tragedy in Delhi: Businessman Fatally Shot by Bike Assailants

07 Dec 2024 11:07 AM IST

A 52-year-old businessman, Sunil Jain, was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants in the Farsh Bazar area of Delhi’s Shahdara district on Saturday morning. The incident occurred when Jain was returning home after his routine morning walk at the Yamuna Sports Complex. Seven to Eight Shots Fired Police reports claimed

Union Cabinet Approves Rithala-Kundli Corridor for Delhi Metro Phase 4

07 Dec 2024 10:37 AM IST

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Central government is dedicated to enhancing connectivity throughout the country. His remarks came after the Union Cabinet approved the Rithala-Kundli corridor as part of the fourth phase of the Delhi Metro in the National Capital Region. In a post on X,

Accident Claims Five Lives in Telangana, Injures One

07 Dec 2024 10:28 AM IST

Five people tragically lost their lives, and one person was injured when the car they were traveling in lost control and plunged into a lake near Jalalpur village in Bhoodan Pochampally Mandal, Yadadri Bhongir district, Telangana, early Saturday. The victims, all residents of LB Nagar in Hyderabad, were reportedly intoxicated.

Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi’s Petition for Exemption from Court Appearance Scheduled for Hearing

07 Dec 2024 09:57 AM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, has filed a petition seeking personal exemption from appearing in court regarding the defamation case linked to his remarks about the ‘Modi surname’. The plea is set to be heard on Saturday. The case stems from a comment Gandhi made during an

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly newly elected MLA’s to be sworn in today

07 Dec 2024 09:39 AM IST

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly newly elected 288 MLA’s will be sworn in today at the Vidhan Bhawan in Mumbai. Senior BJP leader and nine-time MLA Kalidas Kolambkar was appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly who would administer oath of office to the newly-elected MLA’s. Maharashtra Governor CP

Driver Shot in Bihar Convoy Attack Saves 15 Passengers

07 Dec 2024 09:23 AM IST

Santosh Singh, a jeep driver, faced a terrifying attack which occurred in Hematpur, but he fought courageously and protected 15 passengers on Thursday. Despite being seriously injured in the stomach, he ensured their safety. Now, he is fighting for his life in a hospital. Singh’s Condition Doctors described Singh’s injuries as

Delhi’s Air Quality Drops to ‘Poor’ Category with AQI of 219

07 Dec 2024 09:01 AM IST

On Saturday, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) fell to the ‘poor’ category, reaching a reading of 219, as recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board at 8 a.m. Visuals from India Gate, Barapullah and Lodhi Road showed a thin layer of smog engulfing the areas. As per data of

Fadnavis: Eknath Shinde Wasn’t Upset, Clarifies Deputy CM Role

07 Dec 2024 08:26 AM IST

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra’s chief minister on Thursday, with Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar taking their oaths as his deputies. Fadnavis addressed claims that Shinde was upset, denying allegations of any significant delay in the government’s formation. In an interview with CNN-News18, Fadnavis clarified that

Faizal Khan Detained for Joining Civil Service Aspirants’ Protest in Patna

07 Dec 2024 08:14 AM IST

Amid the ongoing protests by civil service aspirants against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), well-known educator and YouTuber Faizal Khan was arrested on Friday after participating in the demonstration with the students in Gardanibagh, Patna.Reacting to this, Special Executive Magistrate MS Khan said that he wasn’t aware where Khan