Prices of petrol and diesel were hiked for the third consecutive day on Saturday across metros, touching a record high in the country. The price of petrol was increased by 25 paise in Delhi and stands at Rs 102.14 per litre. The price in Mumbai is Rs 108.19 per litre, that is an increase of 24 […]
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‘Stubborn’ Amarinder Singh believed he does not need advice from anyone, says Harish Rawat
A day after former Chief Minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh said he will be quitting Congress, senior party leader Harish Rawat who is in charge of the Punjab affairs said that born out of his “stubbornness”, Captain was of the belief that he does not need any advice from anyone. “Congress has always kept Captain Amarinder […]
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Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve reopens for tourists
The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have reopened once again for tourists starting Friday. The inaugural ceremony that took place today was attended by State Forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya, Agriculture Minister Atul Bora and PCCF (Wildlife) Amit Sahai. “Momentous occasion for Assam forest and Assam’s rich tourism platform as we open […]
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Indian Army deployed in flood-affected areas of West Bengal
The Indian Army has been deployed in the flood-affected areas in West Bengal including Asansol, Durgapur, Howrah, Hooghly districts, informed the Eastern Command on Friday. The Eastern Command further informed that the Indian army has rescued at least 91 people since yesterday. Some districts are experiencing heavy rainfall for the past 48 hours. Several areas are inundated with rainwater reaching about […]
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Haryana cop dies in encounter with criminals in Haridwar
A Haryana Police personnel died in an encounter with criminals in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on Thursday night. According to the Uttarakhand police, the Faridabad police had reached Haridwar around 10 pm yesterday while chasing four criminals in a robbery case. One of the criminals opened fire causing the death of the personnel. While three criminals were arrested, […]
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Mumbai: Man injured in leopard attack hospitalised
A 20-year-old man has been admitted to Cooper Hospital after being injured in a leopard attack in Goregaon, Mumbai on Thursday night. The victim, Rajesh, was attacked at around 8.30 pm last night by the leopard while he was going to his house with his friend. Fear gripped the residents of Goregaon after […]
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Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from today
The Maharashtra State Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has called an indefinite strike across the state starting Friday, listing out their various demands. The association said that their primary demand is academic fees should be waived off. Speaking to ANI, Dr Akshay Yadav, member of MARD, said, “Our primary demand […]
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Colombian Vice President arrives in New Delhi, to hold bilateral discussions
Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Marta Lucia Ramirez arrived in New Delhi today to hold bilateral discussions. “Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Marta Lucia Ramirez arrive in Delhi with an accompanying business delegation, for extensive engagements covering all aspects of bilateral relations. Special focus on science and technology, […]
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Kerala Police asks State govt to ban book containing ‘extreme religious fundamentalism’
Kerala police department has asked the State government to ban a book that it said contains extreme religious fundamentalism. The police asked the state government to ban the circulation of the book “Mashari al-Ashwaq ila Masari al Ushaaq” and said the book can misguide the youth into extremism and force them to join terrorist organisations. According to the police, the book contains content […]
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23 MBBS students test Covid-19 positive in Mumbai
Amidst ongoing preparation of reopening schools in the state, 23 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students of Mumbai’s KEM hospital found Covid-19 positive with mild symptoms on Thursday. Two students have been admitted to Seven Hills Hospital for treatment while the other students have been quarantined at their homes. Speaking […]
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Priyanka Gandhi to participate in screening committee meet in Lucknow today
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will participate in the meeting of the newly-formed screening committee in Lucknow in order to fix the strategy of the Congress party and finalise the names of the candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in 2022. “This is the first meeting of the committee […]
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Punjab Polls 2022: Arvind Kejriwal promises free, better health services if AAP wins
Ahead of Punjab Assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday promised free health services for all residents of the state if his party wins. Addressing a press conference in Ludhiana today, Kejriwal said, “I have come today to guarantee health services. Today, Punjab is […]
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders dismissal of police officers from service involved in serious crimes
Days after the Kanpur incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered the dismissal of police officers/personnel from service who are involved in very serious crimes. According to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), following the Kanpur incident, CM has ordered the dismissal from service of police officers/personnel who are involved in very serious crimes. […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu likely to meet Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi today
Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is scheduled to meet state Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday at 3 pm. Taking to Twitter, Sidhu said, “Chief Minister has invited me for talks… will reciprocate by reaching Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh at 3:00 PM today, he is welcome for any discussions.” […]
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Capt Amarinder Singh meets NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence on Thursday. Singh had on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the ongoing farmers’ agitation and urged him to resolve the crisis by immediately repealing the three farm laws. The […]