Chief of Defence Staff visits Western Naval Command headquarters in Mumbai

Mumbai, 15/4: General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff visited the Mumbai-headquartered Western Naval Command (WNC), the sword arm of the Indian Navy on Friday. During the visit, he interacted with Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, WNC.     He was briefed on the role, responsibilities and operational preparedness of the WNC…

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Curfew imposed in Odisha’s Sambalpur following overnight sporadic violence

Sambalpur, 15/4: Curfew was imposed on Sambalpur city and the Odisha government extended internet suspension by another 48 hours on Saturday after sporadic overnight violence and the death of a man under mysterious circumstances.     The violence took place after Friday evening’s Hanuman Jayanti processions were held under tight security.   Odisha Director General…

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Pope Francis leaves hospital, quips ‘I am still alive’

New Delhi 1/4: Pope Francis left hospital Saturday after a three-night stay for a bronchitis infection, joking with wellwishers and journalists waiting for him outside that he was “still alive”.       The 86-year-old pope, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday with breathing difficulties, got out of the car transporting him…

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