A day after the Ministry of Law and Justice passed an ordinance, creating an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in Delhi, the Centre on Saturday appealed Supreme Court to review its May 11 order, authorising legislative and executive power over services to the elected government of […]
5 killed in separate road mishaps in Chhattisgarh
Five people were killed in two separate road accidents that took place in different districts of Chhattisgarh, police said on Saturday. The mishap occurred near Semarghat under Manipur police station limits in the district late last night, said Manipur Station House Officer (SHO) Pramod Pandey. According to the SHO, two motorcycles collided head-on […]
J-K: Intruder killed by Army in Poonch sector
An intruder was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector on Friday night by Bimber Gali Bridage Army, sources said on Saturday. During the search, the army recovered drugs and IED explosives from the intruder. Meanwhile, a search operation in the area is underway, sources said. Further details […]
DK Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister
Congress leader DK Shivakumar was sworn in as a sole Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka on Saturday after the party registered an emphatic victory in the Assembly elections. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar at the swearing-in ceremony being held at Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium. […]
Congress veteran Siddaramaiah sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister
Congress leader Siddaramaiah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka for the second time on Saturday after the party’s thumping victory in the Assembly elections. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to Siddaramiah at the swearing-in ceremony held at the jam-packed Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This […]
J-K: Sports council empowers community through ‘Jan-Baghidari’ campaign in sports
Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC) recently conducted a community outreach program in the Badamwari and Kalai Andar area of downtown Srinagar in an effort to combat drug abuse and promote a healthier lifestyle. The program aimed to sensitize elders and sports enthusiasts about the rising issue of drug abuse while highlighting the positive impact […]
J-K: Inspiring change in Indian society, Journalist Yasmeen Khan shines a spotlight on Muslim triumphs
With her impactful coverage of social issues, gender issues, domestic violence, and drug abuse, 28-year-old journalist Yasmeen Khan hailing from Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar is making waves in the media industry. Khan’s dedication to journalism and her relentless pursuit of truth has earned her recognition and admiration from her peers […]
Madhya Pradesh BJP organises state-level meetings of IT cell, social media in view of Assembly polls
With the assembly elections to be held at the end of this year in Madhya Pradesh, the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday held a state-level meeting of its IT cell and social media team at state headquarters. National Convenor of BJP IT cell and Social Media Amit Malviya, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh […]
West Bengal: CBI arrests two accused in BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar murder case
Two accused persons, who were chargesheeted in connection with the murder of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar in Kolkata’s Narkeldanga in an alleged post-poll violence incident in 2021, were arrested, an official statement from CBI said. The violence allegedly erupted shortly after the assembly election results were announced on May 2. The instant post-poll […]
Lingayat, Dalit communities need due power sharing in Karnataka government, says Congress MLA MB Patil
Karnataka Congress MLA MB Patil, who was reportedly upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, on Friday said that all communities including Lingayat and Dalit need “due share” of powers in the new state government. Congress on Thursday officially announced the name of the chief ministerial and […]
Kerala train attack case: IG P Vijayan suspended for information leak
Inspector General of Police (IG) P Vijayan was suspended in connection to the Kozhikode’s Elathur train attack case on Thursday for leaking the details, said the officials. The disciplinary action was based on a report submitted by Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) M.R. Ajith Kumar who conducted the investigation into […]
Explosives, electric detonators recovered by Army during patrol in Manipur
Security personnel while conducting a patrol in the violence-affected area of Manipur recovered a “Remote Initiation Mechanism” for improvised explosive devices (IED) on Wednesday, Army said on Thursday. “Indian Army Patrol operating along foothills of Imphal East district recovered explosives and Remote Initiation Mechanism for IEDs in Village Bungbal Khullen on Wednesday. Three kilograms of TNT, 15 […]
MP: Illegal constructions of 6 criminals demolished in Ujjain
In a joint operation, Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) and the police administration razed down illegal constructions of six listed criminals on Thursday, officials said. The removal drive was conducted under the Chimanganj Mandi police station and Mahakal police station limits in the district. After briefing all the teams of police, administration, and municipal corporation in […]
West Bengal: BSF seizes gold worth Rs 86 lakh at Indo-Bangladesh border in Nadia
Border Security Forces on Thursday seized gold worth Rs 86 lakh and Bangladeshi Taka worth Rs 6 lakh on the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Nadia district. Acting on a tip-off, the troops of Border Outpost Banpur, 54 Battalion, under South Bengal Frontier launched an operation and seized nine gold […]
Andhra Pradesh: 2 engineering college students drown in Visakhapatnam
Two engineering college students allegedly drowned in a pond in Narava village in Visakhapatnam, police said on Thursday. The area falls under the Pendurthi police station limits, they said. As per the police, Rajesh and Nikhil went for a bath in a pond situated behind their college, Narava Engineering College. The relatives of the […]