The newly elected Congress government in Karnataka has reinstated the nomination of four members of the State Waqf Board. The May 24 order reinstated the nomination of four members of the Waqf Board including its chairman Maulana NK Muhammad Shafi Saadi. The fresh order revoked the May 22 order issued by the State government cancelling with […]
WB school recruitment scam: SC refuses to stay CBI probe against Abhishek Banerjee, issues notice
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the Calcutta High Court order allowing central agencies to quiz Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee relating to recruitment irregularities in connection to the alleged multi-crore recruitment scam in West Bengal schools. However, the top court has stayed Calcutta HC’s order imposing cost against […]
Punjab government likely to boycott NITI Aayog’s meeting
Amid the ongoing tension between the centre and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is likely to boycott the eighth governing council meeting of NITI Aayog. Mann in a note claimed that the central government has not been taking care of the […]
Delhi hospital staff held after woman alleges molestation
: A 25-year-old employee of the Rajiv Gandhi Superspeciality Hospital in New Delhi’s Tahirpur has been apprehended for allegedly molesting a woman, Delhi police said on Thursday. The accused has been identified by police as one Kunal Verma. Information about the molestation incident was received on Wednesday noon, Delhi Police said. The police said that as per the victim’s […]
India unstoppable now, country moving ahead with the speed parallel to Vande Bharat: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is being watched with great hope by the world today and that the country has made remarkable progress in strengthening the economy, battling poverty and combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister said that from all over the world people want […]
G20 in Srinagar: Step towards projecting J-K as international film shooting destination
The G20 summit in Srinagar is a step towards projecting Jammu and Kashmir as an international film shooting destination. The three-day Tourism Working Group Meeting of G20 delegates in Srinagar on May 22, 2023, commenced with the side event on “Film Tourism for Economic and Cultural Preservation.” Participants deliberated upon the importance of […]
HC issues notice to state govt on plea seeking amendments in Delhi Nursing Council Act
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Government of NCT Delhi and others on a plea seeking direction to consider bringing suitable amendments to the Delhi Nursing Council (DNC) Act. Petitioner Indian Professional Nurses Association Petitioner through plea sought direction to declare Section 3(1)(h) of the Delhi […]
Delhi: Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi shifted to Mandoli Jail
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was early Thursday morning brought to Delhi from a Gujarat jail and lodged in the national capital’s Mandoli prison, officials said today. Bishoi has been sent to the Mandoli jail, due to security reasons, an official said. This comes in the wake of killing of Tillu Tajpuria in […]
Delhi: AAP’s Satyendar Jain hospitalised after falling in Tihar Jail bathroom
Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain has been hospitalised after he slipped and fell in the bathroom at Delhi’s Tihar Jail, officials said on Thursday. Jain, who has been detained in Tihar Jail since last year, has been admitted to the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital with minor injuries. “This morning around […]
HD Kumaraswamy’s son resigns from Youth wing of JD(S) days after facing defeat in Karnataka polls
Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday announced his resignation from the post of the Janata Dal (Secular) youth wing following his defeat in the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly polls from the Ramanagaram Assembly seat. It is said he submitted his resignation to the JD(S) state president CM Ibrahim. […]
Karnataka: FIR lodged against Ashwath Narayan over his “finish off Siddaramaiah” remark
Days after forming the government in the southern state, the Karnataka Congress has registered an FIR against former minister and BJP MLA CN Ashwath Narayan for his alleged statement to “finish off” Siddaramaiah like “Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda finished off Tipu Sultan”. A delegation of Congress leaders led by […]
Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Thane’s Bhiwandi
A massive fire broke out at a scrap godown in Bhiwandi town of Thane in Maharashtra earlier on Thursday, officials said. No casualties or injuries were reported in the blaze till the filing of this report. “Massive fire broke out at a scrap godown in Bhiwandi town of Thane earlier […]
Unveiling the artistic tapestry of Kashmir- G20 delegates enthralled by handicrafts
In a resounding display of cultural opulence and artistic finesse, the G20 delegates at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) found themselves captivated by the exquisite handicrafts of Kashmir. The second day of the third Tourism Working Group meeting witnessed a vibrant gathering of craftsmen and vendors, as they showcased […]
UP: 99 detained in spa centre raids in Ghaziabad
As many as 99 people including 60 women were caught during raids conducted at various spa centres in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, the police said on Thursday. According to police, 8 spa centres situated at the Pacific Mall were raided and 60 women and 39 men were detained on Wednesday. “The police had received a complaint about sex racket being run under the […]
Delhi HC allows Manish Sisodia to withdraw interim bail plea in Excise Policy case
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to withdraw his interim bail application which was filed on grounds of his wife’s health condition. The bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma on Wednesday allowed Manish Sisodia to withdraw his interim bail plea. The hearing […]