Haridwar is grappling with severe traffic congestion this weekend, exacerbated by the influx of visitors for the Char Dham Yatra. Since early morning on Sunday, vehicles have been inching forward on the national highway, causing significant distress to travelers, particularly small children suffering in the scorching heat. The city’s major intersections are also clogged, […]
Tripura: Assam Rifles seize marijuana worth Rs 1.86 crore in Sepahijala
Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized 406 kgs marijuana worth Rs 1.86 crore hidden in the forest area of Neuramura Taibandal, Sepahijala district on Sunday. “Based on the specific information regarding the presence of a large quantity of marijuana hidden in the forest area of Neuramura Taibandal […]
Char Dham Yatra online registration system should be made more effective: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while giving instructions regarding the ongoing Char Dham Yatra arrangements in the state, said that the Char Dham online registration system should be made more effective. The Chief Minister, while instructing the officers, said that since the Char Dham Yatra is going to increase more in the coming years, consideration […]
“Bibhav arrested as per law brought by AAP”: Congress’ Sandeep Dikshit
Amid the political war of words between the ruling AAP and the BJP over the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal’s former aide Bibhav Kumar in connection with the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal; senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said the former was arrested “as per a law brought by […]
Delhi: 20-year-old boy stabbed to death in Seelampur
Four people, including two minors, have been arrested in a case related to the stabbing of a 20-year-old boy to death in the Seelampur area of the capital city of Delhi. The incident took place around 10.30 pm on May 17 in gali number 5 of Gautam Puri area in Delhi’s […]
“PM Modi, BJP bankrupt of ideas”: RJD MP Manoj Jha
In a scathing attack on the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RJD MP Manoj Jha on Sunday said they were ‘bankrupt’ of ideas. “Yesterday, he (PM Modi) was saying that we (the alliance) will make the country bankrupt. If you waive off Rs 16 lakh crore of your friends, then there […]
PM Modi renews wealth charge against Congress, says INDIA partners out to “steal” public wealth
In a fresh jab at the Congress, and its ruling partner in the state, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM); Prime Minister Narendra Modi said they ‘know nothing’ about development. Renewing his attack on the grand old party and its poll mascot Rahul Gandhi over the alleged promise to conduct a […]
“Europe, West being fed negative stories about India”: Top editor with UK daily
Shedding light into what he claimed were prevailing ‘misconceptions’ surrounding India in the West, Sam Stevenson, the assistant editor of the UK-based newspaper, Daily Express, said Europe and the West are ‘inundated’ with ‘unfavourable narratives’ about India, primarily propagated by the media. “Unfortunately, the perceptions of India across Europe and […]
Pakistan: Transgender community protests alleged gender misreporting by hospital
The members of the transgender community took to the streets outside the health secretariat in Okara, expressing outrage over what they claim to be a case of gender misreporting by the Okara District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Dawn reported. The focal point of their protest is the alleged misclassification of Husnain Ali, also known as Naghina Chaudhry, a prominent figure […]
India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations strengthened through digital connectivity
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, underscored the thriving nature of the bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka, highlighting the current state as “probably the best ever seen,” and emphasising its multifaceted and ambitious nature. In an interaction with ANI, Jha pointed out significant developments in energy, digital connectivity, and […]
Royal couple eyes to retain and retake their seats in Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha
Balangir, which had a glorious past of having the first x-ray machine as well as the printing press in Odisha, a transport system, and the facility of power generation through a generator, has significantly attracted the attention of several as a royal couple here is contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Patna […]
UAE flies first relief plane for flood-hit victims in Brazil
The UAE today sent the first relief plane carrying 100 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and relief aid to help the victims of the floods and heavy rains that recently swept Brazil. The plane has been dispatched under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State […]
Tripura: BSF arrests smuggler with 4 gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs
In the fight against the menace of trans-border smuggling in the state of Tripura, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended one smuggler and seized four gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs on Saturday. Based on specific BSF input, an ambush was laid by BSF troops in the area of Nischintpur. “Ambush party observed movement of two suspects […]
“This whole election is between ‘Ram Bhakt’ and ‘Ram Drohi’…”: UP CM Yogi
Addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party and launched a scathing attack against the Opposition, saying that the Congress and the Samajwadi party get tensed whenever we talk about crossing 400 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. “Only one voice is resonating in […]
Maharashtra: 2 killed as luxury car hits motorcycle in Pune, minor held
Two people, including a young woman, were killed after a luxury car hit their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune city, police said on Sunday. The duo died on the spot, said the police. According to DCP Vijay Kumar Magar, Pune City Police, “A bike rider and pillion were killed […]