New Delhi, July 22: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police on three PILs alleging excessive use of force during the July 20 protest march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The court also directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage and other electronic records related to the…
Ahmedabad: At least 10 people were killed after a massive fire broke out at an illegal firecracker factory in the Ramol area of Ahmedabad, officials said.The facility, which had been previously sealed by authorities following the expiry of its license, was reportedly being operated surreptitiously when the tragic incident occurred.DCP Mayur Patil on Tuesday said,…
President Droupadi Murmu is set to return to her home state for a three-day visit beginning August 3, with official engagements planned across Bhubaneswar, Kataka, Brahmapur and Taptapani. As preparations gather pace, the Odisha government has begun coordinating security and logistical arrangements after receiving the President’s draft itinerary from Rashtrapati Bhavan. The proposed programme has…
Namchi, July 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the tunnel collapse incident in Sikkim’s Namchi district and extended condolences to the bereaved families, as rescue operations continued at the site.In a post shared on X, the President said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of precious…
Jammu: At least ten people were killed as flash floods wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts, officials said on Sunday, adding that several were missing.The people were killed after flash floods struck the Lower Murrah area of Bufliaz in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district.Block Medical Officer, Surankote, Dr Mohd Yousaf Choudhary,…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Sunday emplaned for her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, marking a significant diplomatic outreach to Eastern Europe and underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the three countries.Announcing her departure, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, “President Droupadi Murmu has emplaned…
New Delhi, July 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday joined a high-level meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Group of Ministers and floor leaders at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.The meeting is being held to finalise the NDA’s strategy…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court Thursday directed authorities to monitor on a daily basis the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar here, and extend medical aid if needed.A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia asserted that life was precious and said Wangchuk’s…
Baleshwar: A Bangladeshi national who served a 14-year prison sentence in Odisha after being convicted in multiple criminal cases was deported to Bangladesh Wednesday following the completion of all legal formalities, police said.Baleshwar Superintendent of Police Pratyush Dibakar said Mohammad Babu Khan, a resident of Hamirdi village under Bhanga police limits in Faridpur district of…
Delhi, July 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said , “A new chapter has been added to India’s education sector today. During his visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for IIM Bangalore to establish an overseas campus in the Singhasari SEZ (Special Economic Zone) in Indonesia. Several bilateral issues…
