Mumbai: ‘Nirbhaya Squads’ to boost women’s safety, says Aditya Thackrey

After Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey and state Home Minister Dilip Walse on Wednesday launched 91 ‘Nirbhaya Squads’ in Mumbai, State Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackrey said that women should be allowed to roam freely, adding that it is an important step in making Maharashtra a fear-free state. “When an incident happens, we question the woman: […]

Joint Maritine exercise Paschim Lehar off West Coast concludes

Paschim Lehar, a joint maritine exercise conducted by Indian Navy off the West Coast, concluded on January 25. As per a statement from the Navy, the exercise was conducted over a duration of 20 days with an objective to validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force (IAF) Indian Army and Coast […]

Missing youth from Arunachal to be repatriated to India by Chinese army: Kiren Rijiju

Days after a 19-year-old youth was reportedly found missing in Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has confirmed that the youth will be repatriated to the Indian side. The youth, Miram Taron, a resident of Jido village in Upper Siang […]

73rd Republic Day: Tricolor unfurled at RSS headquarters in Nagpur

The Mahanagar Sanghchalak Rajesh Loya unfurled the national flag at RSS headquarter in Nagpur on the occasion of the country’s 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday. A Republic Day program has also been organized at the RSS headquarters. Meanwhile, heads of all the political parties and state governors were seen marking Republic Day celebrations in their respective states by unfurling and […]

Cultural performances, military strength on display at Republic Day celebration

India is celebrating the 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday. As part of the celebration, cultural performances and the country’s military strength was displayed at Rajpath in the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at first paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly built National War Memorial here prior to participating […]

Omicron generated antibodies effective against all variants of concern in adolescents, adults: ICMR study

The latest study conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that antibodies generated by Omicron, a COVID-19 strain, are not only effective against it but also other variants of concern (VOCs) including Delta. “The individuals infected with Omicron have significant immune response which could neutralize not only the […]

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf members want substitute of Imran Khan: Opposition leader

Four Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) members have expressed dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister and asked for a substitute for the post, the country’s opposition party said, adding that those rebels are in touch with Pakistan Muslim League (N). Dawn newspaper reported quoting PML-N Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal that the speech of Imran Khan a few days back was a speech […]

FIR registered against Amazon sellers for printing national symbols on various products

An FIR has been registered in Bhopal against unidentified sellers on e-commerce giant Amazon for printing national symbols on various products, said police. “An FIR has been registered against sellers on Amazon for printing national symbols on shoes, mugs, and T-shirts; notices are being sent to the company,” said Bhopal Police Commissioner, Makrand Deuskar on Tuesday. Bhopal’s Crime […]