Nov 08, 2023, at 08:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Three weeks after writing to the Delhi Police commissioner claiming that his life is in danger, the Supreme Court lawyer who had alleged that Mahua Moitra had accepted bribes from a businessman to ask questions in Parliament, has now lodged a new complaint accusing the Trinamool Congress MP of trespassing and intimidating his staff.
Supreme Court clarifies the nationwide ban on firecrackers containing barium beyond Delhi NCR
Nov 08, 2023, at 06:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has clarified that its previous directives pertaining to a ban on firecrackers containing barium and certain chemicals extend to all states across the country and are not limited to the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
Nitish Kumar proposes to raise Bihar caste quotas to 65 pct past Supreme Court cap
Nov 08, 2023, at 05:31 am
Patna/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has proposed increasing reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, as well as Other Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes, to 65 percent.
IndiGo likely to ground 35 aircraft Jan-Mar due to powder metal issue in P&W engines
Nov 08, 2023, at 04:46 am
Gurugram: IndiGo, the largest domestic carrier in India in terms of market share and fleet size, Tuesday stated that based on its initial assessment and information provided by Pratt & Whitney about the engine powder metal problem, it expects that 35 aircraft will be out of service during the January-March quarter or the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Bombay HC rejects Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's plea challenging his 'illegal' arrest
Nov 08, 2023, at 04:39 am
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal challenging his 'illegal' arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the default of a loan sanctioned by Canara Bank.
DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Air India over non-compliance with CAR regulations
Nov 08, 2023, at 03:43 am
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that it has sent a show cause notice to Air India for failing to meet passenger-focused Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) regulations.
Mizoram records 74.82 pct voter turnout till 4 PM
Nov 08, 2023, at 02:47 am
Aizawl/IBNS/UNI: The Election to the 40-seat Mizoram Assembly saw an impressive voter turnout at 74.82 percent on Tuesday. The polling was held in a single phase.
Chhattisgarh records 71 pct voting in first phase of Assembly polls
Nov 08, 2023, at 02:02 am
Raipur/IBNS/UNI: An estimated 71 percent turnout was recorded in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday during the largely peaceful maiden phase of the Assembly poll, covering 20 constituencies, including 10 in areas severely affected by Left-wing extremism.
India hands over second consignment of emergency relief materials to earthquake-hit Nepal
Nov 07, 2023, at 11:35 pm
The second Indian consignment of emergency relief materials for earthquake-affected families in Nepal was handed over by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Prasanna Shrivastava to the Chief District Officer of Banke Shravan Kumar Pokhrel in the presence of Nepalgunj Mayor Prashant Bista.
Nov 07, 2023, at 11:25 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he had a warm and positive discussion on various facets of the unique and exemplary India-Bhutan relationship during his meeting with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Delhi.
Pravasi Parichay: Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosts event in Sanskrit
Nov 07, 2023, at 11:01 pm
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh city of Saudi Arabia recently hosted an event titled “Samskritotsava” which was conducted in Sanskrit language.
Caste survey report reveals over one-third of the population is poor in Bihar
Nov 07, 2023, at 10:49 pm
Bihar government tabled the caste survey report carrying details of the socio-economic survey in the state legislature on Tuesday.
Terrorism in the name of Khalistan: A threat we can no longer ignore
Nov 07, 2023, at 09:58 pm
Khalsa Vox recently published an exposé titled ‘The Khalistan Extremist Movement: Unmasking Terrorism in Disguise.’ This report delved into the sinister undercurrents of the Khalistan movement, shedding light on the terrorist ideologies that threaten global peace.
Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video: Zara Patel feels 'deeply disturbed' over development
Nov 07, 2023, at 09:19 pm
The popular social media influencer whose body was used in the viral deepfake video that featured actress Rashmika Mandanna said she was 'deeply disturbed' by the incident.
Air Pollution: Supreme Court directs Punjab govt to stop stubble burning
Nov 07, 2023, at 08:55 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Punjab government to take effective steps immediately to stop stubble burning and strongly observed that a serious look is required into the issue of rising level of Delhi-NCR air pollution.
Uttar Pradesh: Couple commits suicide over mutual discord in Banda
Nov 07, 2023, at 07:55 pm
A couple consumed some poisonous substances and committed suicide allegedly over mutual discord in the Pailani area of Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said on Tuesday.
Telangana assembly elections: BJP announces fourth list of 12 candidates
Nov 07, 2023, at 07:30 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled to take place in Telangana on November 30.
Mizoram Elections 2023: About 33 percent polling recorded till noon
Nov 07, 2023, at 07:27 pm
Aizawl/UNI: Close to 33 percent of the voters exercised their franchise under fine sunny weather in the first five hours as Mizoram went to the hustings on Tuesday to elect a 40-member Assembly.
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Around 28 percent polling recorded until noon
Nov 07, 2023, at 07:24 pm
Raipur/UNI: A CRPF officer was injured in an IED blast as an estimated 28 percent turnout was recorded till Tuesday noon in phase one of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls covering 20 constituencies, including 10 in areas severely hit by left-wing extremism.
Odisha: Senior BJD leader, former Assembly Speaker Maheswar Mohanty no more
Nov 07, 2023, at 05:45 pm
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Former Odisha Assembly Speaker Maheswar Mohanty passed away at a private hospital in the wee hours of Tuesday while undergoing treatment.
Mizoram: Over 17 percent polling recorded in first two hours
Nov 07, 2023, at 05:39 pm
Aizawl/UNI: Over 17 percent of the voters exercised their franchise under fine sunny weather in the first two hours as Mizoram went to the hustings on Tuesday to elect a 40-member Assembly.
Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan deployed for polls injured in IED blast in Sukma
Nov 07, 2023, at 05:05 pm
Raipur/IBNS: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast carried out by Maoists in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on the day of assembly elections on Tuesday, media reports said.
Chhattisgarh: CRPF injured in IED blast
Nov 07, 2023, at 03:38 pm
Even as first-phase voting commenced in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, a CRPF officer was injured when an IED exploded in this restive district of Leftwing extremism-affected Bastar division.
Assembly elections: Polling begins in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram
Nov 07, 2023, at 02:21 pm
Amid heavy security arrangements, voting to elect new assemblies in began in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram on Tuesday (November 7, 2023).
Court extends arrested Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick's ED remand in ration scam case
Nov 07, 2023, at 06:18 am
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: A Special court here Monday extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of arrested West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick by another week.
'Arvind Kejriwal will work from jail if arrested': AAP
Nov 07, 2023, at 05:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said that it will seek the court's permission to have Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal continue work from jail in case he is arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi liquor policy scam case.
Bombay HC bans construction activities for four days preceding Diwali
Nov 07, 2023, at 04:45 am
Mumbai/UNI: The Bombay High Court has imposed a ban on all construction activities for four days preceding Diwali following an alarming decline in Mumbai's air quality.
PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Raisi to discuss Israel-Hamas conflict
Nov 07, 2023, at 03:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Mizoram votes tomorrow to elect 40-member Assembly
Nov 07, 2023, at 01:56 am
Aizawl/UNI: India’s tiny North Eastern state of Mizoram goes to the polls on Tuesday with an electorate of 8,56,868 spread across 1,276 polling stations eligible to choose a 40-member Assembly from a pool of 170 candidates.
Indian gov’t offers seven helicopters to the Philippines
Nov 07, 2023, at 12:34 am
The Indian government is offering the Philippines at least seven helicopters that will be used for the rescue and humanitarian efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during disasters in the country.