NHRC sends notices to Bengal Chief Secy, DGP on Sandeshkhali incidents, seeks reports within 4 weeks
Feb 22, 2024, at 05:19 am
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the West Bengal Chief Secretary and Director General of Police after taking suo motu cognizance of media reports of alleged harassment and sexual assaults on "innocent and impoverished women" in Sandeshkhali.
CBI summons K Kavitha in Delhi liquor policy case for second time
Feb 22, 2024, at 04:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, daughter of Telangana's former Chief Minister KCR, for the second time in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, media reports said.
ED grills TMC MP Dev for 8 hours in cattle smuggling case in Delhi
Feb 22, 2024, at 02:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dev was on Wednesday grilled for about 8 hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the cattle smuggling case in New Delhi.
Farmers suspend march to Delhi for 2 days after a protester dies during clash with police
Feb 22, 2024, at 02:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A farmer died at Haryana's Khanauri border, where protesting farmers clashed with the police on Wednesday evening following which the protesters suspended their march to Delhi for two days.
Hyderabad Police alerts on surge in fake stock market trading frauds
Feb 22, 2024, at 01:23 am
In recent times, there has been a significant uptick in cybercrimes associated with fraudulent stock market trading applications and fake trading advisories, resulting in substantial financial losses for victims.
Minor girl commits suicide in Shahjahanpur
Feb 22, 2024, at 01:17 am
A 14-year-old girl shot herself with an illicit firearm and committed suicide in the Tilhar area of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said here on Wednesday.
SUV collides with truck in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, 2 die
Feb 22, 2024, at 01:12 am
At least two people were killed and eight others were injured when an SUV carrying pilgrims collided with a truck in the Vindhyachal area of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said.
MHA asks Punjab Govt to maintain law and order amid farmer's protest
Feb 22, 2024, at 01:06 am
In the wake of farmers' protest, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued advisory to the Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order, sources said here on Wednesday.
Feb 22, 2024, at 12:54 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in New Delhi and said 'India and Greece are heading towards doubling the bilateral trade by 2030'.
Feb 22, 2024, at 12:36 am
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday accused BJP leaders of questioning a Sikh police officer's patriotism in West Bengal and demanded an apology from the saffron party.
Feb 22, 2024, at 12:10 am
Putting an end on the speculations about a rift between Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress over seat sharing in Uttar Pradesh, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday made it clear that both the parties will jointly contest the Lok Sabha election and asserted that there is no dispute between the two parties.
India, China agree to maintain communication during Corps Commander Level Meeting
Feb 21, 2024, at 10:59 pm
India and Chinese officials held Corps Commander Level Meeting on Monday (February 19, 2024) when the two sides agreed to maintain communication in future, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday (February 21, 2024).
ED raids alleged fake call centres in Kolkata, unearths massive financial scam
Feb 21, 2024, at 06:56 pm
Kolkata/UNI: In a major crackdown on Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated extensive search operations at various locations in Kolkata, targeting alleged fake call centres accused of defrauding clients, including international customers.
Jaishankar holds talks with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Feb 21, 2024, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in New Delhi on Wednesday and expressed his appreciation for Mitsotakis’ dedication to improving ties between India and Greece.
Delhi Chalo: Farmers resume protest against Modi govt on MSP, tear gas used in Punjab-Haryana border
Feb 21, 2024, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Tear gas shells have been used to disperse the farmers from Punjab and Haryana who resumed their protests against the Narendra Modi government on Minimum Support Price (MSP) on Wednesday, media reports said.
TMC MP Dev appears before ED in cattle smuggling case in Delhi
Feb 21, 2024, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dev appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the cattle smuggling case in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Senior Supreme Court advocate Fali Nariman dies at 95
Feb 21, 2024, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Eminent Indian jurist and senior Supreme Court advocate Fali Nariman died on Wednesday at the age of 95.
Feb 21, 2024, at 03:01 pm
A US court has sentenced a 24-year-old Indian to four years and three months in prison for his role in stealing $150,000 from an American woman through an international computer-hacking scheme.
Feb 21, 2024, at 05:32 am
New Delhi/UNI: The National Union of Journalists (NUJI) on Tuesday said that it will hold a protest march on Wednesday against the arrest of Republic Bangla reporter Santu Pan in Bengal's Sandeshkhali.
Feb 21, 2024, at 05:15 am
Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The Principal Sessions Court Tuesday extended the judicial remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister V.Senthilbalaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case last year, till March 4.
BJP is weakening democracy, suppressing voice of Dalits: Rahul Gandhi
Feb 21, 2024, at 04:48 am
Lucknow/IBNS/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Tuesday alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is weakening democracy by suppressing the voices of Dalits, poor and backward people.
Samajwadi Party releases names of five more candidates for LS polls, gives final offer to Congress
Feb 21, 2024, at 02:51 am
Lucknow/IBNS: The Samajwadi Party (SP) Tuesday announced the names of five more candidates, including sitting MLA and national general secretary Shivpal Singh, for the Lok Sabha elections slated to be held this year.
Will not arrest Sameer Wankhede in money laundering case till March 1: ED informs Bombay HC
Feb 21, 2024, at 02:08 am
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that it will not arrest IRS officer and former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede till March 1 in the alleged money laundering case.
PM Modi to inaugurate 9th edition of Raisina Dialogue tomorrow
Feb 21, 2024, at 01:40 am
New Delhi,/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of Raisina Dialogue here on Wednesday.
Farmers begin 3-day sit-in protest at toll plazas on Jalandhar-Jammu National Highway
Feb 21, 2024, at 01:15 am
Hoshiarpur (Punjab)/IBNS: Agitating farmers, under the banner of various organisations, Tuesday began a three-day sit-in protest and compelled the authorities at two toll plazas on the Jalandhar-Jammu NH to allow vehicles to pass without paying the toll.
Feb 21, 2024, at 01:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a historic move, the Supreme Court Tuesday declared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Kuldeep Kumar the winner of last month's Chandigarh mayoral election, ending weeks of controversy after Returning Officer Anil Masih was caught on camera invalidating and discarding eight votes in his favour.
Indian-origin man sentenced to life imprisonment in UK for murdering sex worker 30 years ago
Feb 21, 2024, at 12:08 am
A British court has sentenced an Indian-origin man to life imprisonment in London for murdering a woman 30 years ago.
Feb 20, 2024, at 11:29 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, on Tuesday when he said the number of Medical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir has increased from four to 12 in the last 10 years
Feb 20, 2024, at 10:33 pm
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) seeking a report on the death of an 80-year-old man who collapsed after walking about 1.5 kilometres due to the non-availability of a wheelchair at Mumbai airport.
Supreme Court directs to treat 8 invalidated ballots as valid in Chandigarh Mayor poll
Feb 20, 2024, at 10:22 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday examined the eight defaced ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayor poll and video recording of the counting process following the contentious victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and ordered to treat the eight invalidated ballots as valid.