Jammu and Kashmir’s new industrial policy has proven itself to be a turning point in the history of the Himalayan region as it launched a “golden period” for industrial development in the Union territory with an outlay of Rs 28,400 crore. It has been noted that several conglomerates across the country have […]
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Bihar: 4 killed in firing in Patna over illegal sand mining
At least four people were killed and nine injured after mutliple rounds of firing in connection with illegal sand mining in the Maner in Bihta in Patna district of Patna, police said on Thursday. Among the four dead included notorious criminal Shatrughan Rai, Patna Police said. The incident took place in the […]
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J-K Police say both blasts in Udhampur had ‘certain similarity’; sticky bombs likely used
The two IED blasts that hit the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir within 8 hours of each other had a “certain similarity” and were likely triggered by a timer, a senior police official said Thursday. Mukesh Singh, the Additional Director General of Police (Jammu), said this after visiting the […]
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NCW seeks explanation after IAS officer taunts Bihar girl
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday took cognizance of the incident in Patna where an IAS officer had publicly mocked a school girl if “she wanted condoms too” when she asked for affordable sanitary napkins at a workshop organized in the eastern state of Bihar. The Commission has […]
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Delhi: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot meets Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday reached 10 Janpath in New Delhi to meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi ahead of the party presidential election. Gehlot, who had emerged as the top contender for the post of Congress president, reached Jodhpur House in Delhi after his arrival on Wednesday. […]
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Kerala HC orders PFI to deposit Rs 5.20 cr for damages incurred during strike following NIA raid
Kerala High Court has directed the Popular Front of India (PFI), general secretary Abdul Sattar, to deposit an amount of Rs 5.20 crores to the state Home Department for the damages incurred during its hartal on September 23. Court has directed to deposit this amount within a period of two […]
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Delhi: Charred body found inside burnt car, probe underway
A charred body was found in a burnt car on the road from Majra Dabas to Jatkhod in the national capital on Thursday, said the Delhi Police. However, the identity of the person has yet not been ascertained. Forensic Science Laboratory officials and the district crime team inspected the spot, […]
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Bombay HC rejects Rabia Khan’s petition seeking SIT probe in Jiah Khan’s death case
Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected the criminal write petition seeking the formation of SIT into the Jiah Khan death case, filed by Rabia Khan, the mother of Jiah Khan. While rejecting the criminal writ petition of Rabia Khan in connection with the death of Jiah Khan in 2013, the […]
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PM Modi says Surat to be one of safest diamond trading hubs in world after DREAM City completion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that with the completion of Diamond Research and Mercantile (DREAM) City, Surat will be developed as one of the safest and most convenient diamond trading hubs in the world. Addressing after launching developmental projects worth Rs 3,400 crore, PM Modi said, “When the […]
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Popular Front of India Kerala general secy Abdul Sattar handed over to NIA
Senior PFI leader from Kerala Abdul Sattar, who had been allegedly absconding but was arrested soon after the radical outfit was banned in India, has been handed over to the NIA, a senior police official said Thursday. Sattar, the Kerala state general secretary of the Popular Front of India, was […]
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Maharashtra: Man stabbed to death in Mumbai, 2 arrested
Mumbai Police arrested two people for allegedly stabbing a person to death in the Mankhurd area, officials said Thursday. They said the police had to rely on technology to arrest the suspects. The police said in a tweet that they began investigating the case after the deceased’s brother complained to them […]
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PM Modi launches developmental projects in Surat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated various projects worth more than Rs 3,400 crore in Surat during his two-day visit to his home state on Thursday. These include water supply and drainage projects, DREAM City, Biodiversity Park and other development projects such as public infrastructure, heritage […]
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HP: 2 held, 20.40 grams heroin seized in Shimla
Two persons were arrested, and 20.40 grams of heroin were recovered from their possession, Shimla Police informed on Thursday. The two accused have been identified as Gaurav Dehraj and Vikas Kumar. As per the police, both of them are residents of Rohtak, Haryana. The case has been registered at the Police Station West, with […]
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Assam: 1 drug peddler arrested, over 170 gm heroin seized in Nagaon
Police seized more than 170 grams of heroin and arrested a drug peddler in Assam’s Nagaon district on Wednesday night. The accused has been identified as Rashan Ali. Based on source information, a team of Nagaon district police conducted a raid at Rashan Ali’s house in Nottam Panigaon area of Nagaon. The police team […]
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J-K: Bomb disposal squad arrives at Udhampur blast site
A bomb detection and disposal squad, accompanied by sniffer dogs, arrived at the site of the second blast that rocked Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday morning and started their investigation, officials said. Wearing full protective gear, the squad members were seen inspecting the Udhampur bus stand area for suspected objects […]