Dec 11, 2023, at 02:08 am
New Delhi: The Income Tax (IT) department deployed extra cash-counting machines and personnel on Sunday to speed up the counting of cash confiscated during raids at Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu’s premises, media reports said.
Uttar Pradesh: Criminal arrested in an encounter with police
Dec 11, 2023, at 01:01 am
A murder accused carrying a cash reward of Rs 25,000 was arrested in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) team from Gautam Buddha Nagar and Salempur police in Bulandshahr district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, a senior police officer said.
Indian students ditch Canada for Australia and New Zealand due to GIC hike
Dec 11, 2023, at 12:48 am
In a surprising turn of events, the Canadian government’s decision to double the Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) amount for international students has prompted a significant shift in preferences among aspiring students in Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib.
Uttar Pradesh: Around 13 crore devotees visited Kashi Vishwanath in 2 years
Dec 11, 2023, at 12:40 am
The Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to provide hassle-free access to devotees to Kashi Vishwanath Dham as well as improve amenities for tourists have resulted in significant increase in the number of devotees visiting Kashi in recent years.
Kenya: Indian Navy's Sumedha makes maiden visit to Port Lamu
Dec 11, 2023, at 12:18 am
As a part of an on-going long-range deployment to Africa, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sumedha arrived at Port Lamu, Kenya on December 9, 2023.
Files destroyed in Telangana govt office, 4 accused held
Dec 10, 2023, at 08:49 pm
Hyderabad: Several files were destroyed at the office of the Department of Animal Husbandry in Telangana on Friday, media reported.
BJP’s central observers reach Raipur; suspense over Chhattisgarh CM likely to end
Dec 10, 2023, at 07:51 pm
Raipur: BJP’s central observers reached the party headquarters in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur on Sunday amid suspense over the state’s chief minister, media reports said.
Mayawati announces nephew Akash Anand as her political successor at party meet
Dec 10, 2023, at 07:09 pm
Lucknow/New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has named her nephew Akash Anand as her political successor.
3 accused arrested in Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's murder
Dec 10, 2023, at 07:01 pm
Chandigarh: In a joint operation, Delhi and Rajasthan Police Saturday night arrested three accused in the murder of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi from a hotel in Chandigarh's Sector 22.
8 people, including child, burned to death after car collides with dumper on UP highway
Dec 10, 2023, at 05:24 pm
Bareilly (UP): Eight people, including a child, were charred to death near Bhojipura area of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district on Saturday night when their car caught fire after colliding with a dumper.
Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'
Dec 10, 2023, at 07:48 am
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday, reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Palestine-Israel matter.
Kerala woman, whose conversion to Islam triggered controversy, goes missing, claims father
Dec 10, 2023, at 06:42 am
Thiruvananthapuram: The family of a woman, whose conversion to Islam and subsequent marriage to a Muslim man had sparked controversy, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking intervention to probe their daughter’s whereabouts, a report in the media said.
MP: Shivraj Chouhan meets Muslim woman, who was beaten for voting in BJP's favour
Dec 10, 2023, at 05:41 am
Bhopal: A Muslim woman, who was thrashed by her family for voting in favour of the BJP in the recent Madhya Pradesh assembly election, visited Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his official residence on Saturday.
Congress holds review meeting on Rajasthan poll defeat
Dec 10, 2023, at 05:28 am
New Delhi: After losing the Rajasthan Assembly election, Congress leaders held a review meeting on Saturday to evaluate the party’s performance.
Danish Ali suspended by BSP for alleged anti-party activities
Dec 10, 2023, at 05:16 am
New Delhi: Mayawati’s BSP on Saturday suspended MP Danish Ali for purportedly being involved in anti-party activities.
After minister Lekhi refuses to sign response to Parliament question on Hamas, MEA responds
Dec 10, 2023, at 02:44 am
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that a technical correction is being made to change the name of the minister, who responded to the question on Hamas in Lok Sabha.
NIA arrest 15 ISIS operatives during widespread raids across Maharashtra, Karnataka
Dec 10, 2023, at 12:19 am
In a massive crackdown on ISIS, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested 15 operatives of the banned terror outfit during multiple and widespread raids across Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Punjab: Undertrial prisoner escapes from police custody
Dec 09, 2023, at 10:01 pm
An undertrial prisoner, who had been brought to Pandori Rukman village by the police to participate in the 'Antim Ardas' of his father managed to escape from the policy custody on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh: Woman killed, 2 hurt after dumper hits car
Dec 09, 2023, at 09:54 pm
A 40-year-old woman was killed, while her daughter and sister were injured when a car was hit by a dumper in the Deorania area of Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said on Saturday.
Two members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang held from Delhi’s Vasant Kunj
Dec 09, 2023, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Two members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been apprehended after a brief encounter near Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, Delhi police said on Saturday.
Telangana: BJP gives boycott call after Akbaruddin Owaisi made Interim Speaker
Dec 09, 2023, at 07:13 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has boycotted the oath-taking ceremony of MLA-elects after AIMIM lawmaker Akbaruddin Owaisi was made the interim Speaker, media reports said.
Kashmir: At -4.6°C, Srinagar records coldest night of the season
Dec 09, 2023, at 06:23 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season with temperature dropping to minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, as the cold wave continues to sweep the entire valley.
AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi takes oath as Telangana assembly Pro-Tem Speaker
Dec 09, 2023, at 06:02 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi on Saturday took oath as Pro-Tem Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly in Raj Bhawan here on Saturday.
The use of tanks at Zoji La in 1948 turned the tide: former GoC N.S. Brar
Dec 09, 2023, at 04:14 pm
India’s military history is full of important episodes that have shown the significance of leadership and tactical manoeuvring. The Battle of Zoji La in 1948 is one such episode that needs to be recalled for the brave decision to insert tanks into the battlefield.
May you be blessed with long and healthy life: Narendra Modi greets Sonia Gandhi as she turns 77
Dec 09, 2023, at 03:19 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday wished Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on her 77th birthday and prayed for her 'healthy' life.
Karnataka HC grants bail to accused in Gauri Lankesh case
Dec 09, 2023, at 04:49 am
Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: The Karnataka High Court recently granted bail to Mohan Nayak, one of the accused in the activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder case, due to lack of evidence
Uttar Pradesh: Pregnant woman beaten to death by tenant in Amethi
Dec 08, 2023, at 11:35 pm
A 32-year-old pregnant woman was beaten to death by her tenant over petty issue in Fursatganj area of Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, police sources said.
Woman, son killed by father-in-law in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 08, 2023, at 11:17 pm
A woman and her minor son were hacked to death by her father-in-law allegedly over petty issue in Talgaon area of Sitapur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, a police officer said here.
War and Peace: The Last Men Standing
Dec 08, 2023, at 10:46 pm
Even as violence permeates West Asia, there are voices of reason by people across the Palestine-Israel divide calling for peace and understanding, Ranjita Biswas writes
Cash-for-query controversy: Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra expelled from LS
Dec 08, 2023, at 10:21 pm
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra was on Friday expelled from the Lok Sabha over the 'cash-for-query' allegation.