In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key absconding accused in the Attari border heroin seizure case involving the smuggling of over 102 kgs of narcotics from Afghanistan via the India-Pakiastan border in April 2022, the agency said on Saturday. Amritpal Singh, a resident of Punjab’s Tarn Taran […]
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Jamia Hamdard holds international conference on ‘Cultures of Childhood in Contemporary South Asia’
In a bold initiative to bridge the gap between academia and practice, the Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies at Jamia Hamdard, in collaboration with the Department of Social Sciences at South Asian University, organized the first -ever two- days International Conference on ‘Cultures of Childhood in Contemporary South […]
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Parliament security breach case: Conspiracy been going on since 2 years, police tells court
The Delhi Police on Saturday informed the Patiala House Court that the Parliament Security breach conspiracy had been going on since more than last year, and freshly arrested accused Mahesh attended all the meetings held in different cities in this regard. The Public Prosecutor Advocate Akhand Pratap Singh, who appeared […]
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PM Modi flags off Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in 5 states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram, the five states where assembly elections were held recently. The yatra started in other states earlier, and its launch in the five states were delayed due to the model […]
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Amit Shah stresses key achievements, initiatives under PM Modi’s leadership at Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted key achievements and transformative initiatives undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government while addressing a gathering at Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Saturday at Changodar in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad district. Shah emphasized the decisive actions against terrorism, commemorating the success of surgical air strikes […]
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Assam Rifles recover Marijuana worth over Rs 10 lakh, arrest two Myanmar nationals
In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, the Assam Rifles and the Excise and Narcotics Department recovered Marijuana worth Rs. 10.73 lakh in the general area of Zote in Assam’s Champhai district and arrested two Myanmar nationals, said an official statement by the Assam Rifles on Friday. Marijuana is a kind of drug extracted from the Cannabis plant. “In […]
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Kendriya Vidyalayas played pivotal role in shaping future of nation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the students, staff, supporting staff and alumni of the Kendriya Vidyalaya on the occasion of its Diamond Jubilee on Friday and asserted the pivotal role they have played in shaping the future of the nation. Taking to his social media handle on […]
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Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik lands in New Delhi for maiden India visit
Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has landed at the national capital airport for his maiden visit to India. He was welcomed by V Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India. Notably, MoS MEA Muraleedharan paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman from […]
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Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena: SC extends time till Jan 10 for Maharashtra Speaker to decide on disqualification petitions
The Supreme Court on Friday extended the time till January 10 for Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to pronounce a verdict on disqualification petitions against MLAs including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The Speaker has sought an extension of time to decide disqualification pleas against rebel MLAs of Shiv Sena […]
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Over 16 cr people screened for seven types of diseases since Sept 17
Over 16 crore people have undergone screening for seven types of diseases, which include TB, hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and cataracts, since September 17. In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at delivering healthcare services to the last mile of India, President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the ‘Ayushman […]
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“Childish” says Trinamool’s Tapas Roy after BJP alleges link to Parliament security breach accused
Responding to the allegations of Bharatiya Janata Party that Trinamool Congress leader is ‘in close association with’ Lalit Jha, the so-called mastermind of Parliament security breach, Tapas Roy on Friday said that the charges are ‘childish’ as he is not acquainted to the Kolkata-based “miscreant” by name or by face. […]
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Krishna Janmabhoomi Case: Supreme Court declines to stay HC order appointing Commissioner to inspect Mosque
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay Allahabad High Court’s December 14 order, which allowed the primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura by a court-monitored three-member team of advocate commissioners. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti hearing the […]
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CJI DY Chandrachud declines to interfere with listing of Satyendar Jain’s bail plea
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Thursday declined to interfere with the listing of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain’s bail plea before a different bench combination. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Jain, mentioned before the bench headed by Chief Justice of India Chandrachud about Jain’s bail plea, which is listed before a combination of different benches. The […]
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Parliament intruder’s mother and sister claim his innocence, says he is getting framed, appeals for fair probe
A day after the Parliament security breach incident, the mother and sister of one of the accused Sagar Sharma has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a fair investigation as Sagar is innocent and has been framed in the conspiracy. Sagar Sharma’s mother, identified as Rani Sharma and sister, […]
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Interim relief to former BSP MP Afzal Ansari: SC suspends conviction in Gangster Act case
In an interim relief, the Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the conviction of former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Afzal Ansari in 2007 Gangster Act case, leading to the restoration of his status as a legislator. The order was passed by a bench led by Justice Surya Kant. The court, however, allowed Afzal Ansari to attend the proceedings but imposed various conditions. […]