In another attack on Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday said the state government would not have to go for power cuts “if we act in the right direction”. In a series of tweets, Sidhu said that the Punjab Vidhan Sabha can bring in new legislation to amend […]
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Our anti-drone technology can prevent Jammu Airbase like attacks: DRDO
The counter-drone technology developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) could help Army swiftly detect and destroy drones that pose a security threat to the country. As per Dr Jillelamudi Manjula, Director General- Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS), DRDO, the D-4 drone system could detect close-range attacks like the one in […]
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Massive fire breaks out in forest at J-K’s Rajouri
A massive forest fire broke out in Rajouri’s Kuldabbi area of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. While speaking to ANI, Rakesh Verma, Forest Range Officer, Sunderbani said, “Damage will be assessed once the fire is controlled. Our teams, along with villagers, are trying to douse the flames. It has been controlled from one side.” Further […]
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One arrested in connection with Kolkata Covid vaccination fraud case
Kolkata Police has on Thursday night arrested one person in connection with the COVID vaccination fraud case where Debanjan Deb allegedly impersonated as an IAS officer. The arrested accused, Arbinda Baidya, was the security personnel of Deb. He had knowledge of Deb’s illegal activities and had also participated in some of them, the […]
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Mumbai: Rape accused escapes police custody in Charkop
A man who was arrested for allegedly raping a minor, escaped from the Mumbai police van in the Charkop area of Kandivali West, while he was being taken to Court after his COVID test on Wednesday. As per the official statement of Mumbai police, another case has been registered against accused Avinash Yadav and a search has […]
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Man booked in MP’s Rewa for calling his village ‘mini Pakistan’
A man has been booked for allegedly calling his village ‘mini Pakistan’ in a Facebook post, in the Gurh area of Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh. Rewa Police has registered a case in the Civil Lines Police Station under IT Act, after the accused Afsar Khan’s Facebook post describing his village, Amirati, as ‘mini Pakistan’ went viral. Khan […]
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No RT-PCR report needed if travellers from Kerala to Karnataka have vaccine certificate
The Karnataka government on Thursday said that passengers from Kerala with at least one dose of COVID 19 vaccine certificates will be exempted from producing negative RT-PCR reports, as the state has taken special surveillance measures for people coming from Kerala. According to the order regarding special surveillance measures for persons arriving from […]
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BJP Mahila Morcha will agitate if atrocities continue in Bengal: Rajya Sabha MP Goswami
BJP Mahila Morcha will launch an agitation if atrocities and violation of fundamental rights continue to take place in West Bengal, said Rajya Sabha MP Indu Bala Goswami on Thursday. Goswami alleged that the West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is violating the fundamental rights of the people in the state. Briefing mediapersons, the BJP Mahila […]
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Gulshan Kumar murder case: Bombay HC upholds conviction of Rauf Merchant
The Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld the conviction of Rauf Merchant in the Gulshan Kumar murder case. A bench of Justices Jadhav and Borkar upheld the conviction and sentence passed against appellant Rauf Merchant under section 302 The appellant however was acquitted of charges under section 392. The court also dismissed an appeal by the Maharashtra […]
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Bombay HC to pronounce verdict in Gulshan Kumar murder case today
The Bombay High Court will pronounce the verdict in the Gulshan Kumar murder case at 10.30 am today. A bench of Justices Jadhav and Borkar will pronounce its verdict in the case. A total of four appeals are listed in the High Court. Three appeals are against the conviction of accused Rauf […]
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Officials in Karnataka’s Yadgir undertake Covid-19 vaccination at farms, worksites
In its fight against the COVID-19 and to get more and more people vaccinated, the District Health Officer of Yadgir district of Karnataka have collected details of people registered under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) from the Gram Panchayat office and started going to fields and worksites to administer the […]
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ED summons Pune businessman Avinash Bhosle, his son in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Pune-based businessman Avinash Bhosle and his son Amit Bhosle in connection with a money laundering case registered against them. Avinash Bhosle has been asked to appear before the agency on Thursday while his son has been asked to appear on Friday. Further details awaited. (ANI)
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IAF helicopters deployed to douse fire in J-K’s Ramban
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday deployed its two Mi 17 V5 helicopters to douse a fire that had broken out in Hijwa village of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. “IAF had received a request on this matter at about 2:15 pm that day. Two Mi 17 V5 helicopters were quickly deployed from Udhampur and Srinagar […]
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Two terrorists eliminated by security forces in Srinagar
Two terrorists were eliminated in a joint operation launched by security forces in Malhoora Parimpora area of Srinagar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday night, said Indian Army’s Northern Command. The security forces also recovered two AK Rifles and other war-like stores. “Op Malhoora #Srinagar. A joint Op was launched in Malhoora, Parimpora based on specific inputs. Overnight […]
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66-year-old wrestler in Hyderabad trains, inspires youth
A 66-year-old wrestler is a source of inspiration to the youth near the Golconda Fort area. Mohammed Ajmer Khan, who has been practicing since the age of 16, now trains the next generation in the hope of passing along his learnings. He has been giving lessons since 1985 and has participated in […]