China is using its diplomatic heft with countries in Central, West, and South Asia to hunt down and target Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities who have taken refuge abroad, a media report said. Using a complex tool kit of intimidation, harassment, surveillance, detentions, and extraditions, Beijing’s transnational campaign has grown […]
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PM Modi: Ayushman Bharat scheme helped in early detection of cancer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat scheme is not only giving free treatment to the citizens, but it is also helping in the early detection of cancer. A huge number of cancer patients have benefited from the scheme, said the Prime Minister after inaugurating […]
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Karnataka CM supports Kiccha Sudeep’s remarks on Hindi, says regional language is most important
After the Twitter spat between Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep over the Hindi’s status as the national language, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday extended support to Sudeep saying that regional language is the most important. Speaking to media persons here, Bommai said, “What Kiccha […]
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CISF vehicle attack in J-K: MHA hands over case to NIA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has handed over the case of a terror attack on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) vehicle carrying 15 personnel on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sunjwan to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), top government officials said on Thursday. The NIA took over […]
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Bhalswa landfill fire: Delhi govt imposes Rs 50 lakh fine on North MCD
The Delhi government on Thursday imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the North Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in connection with the massive fire that broke out at the Bhalswa landfill site on Tuesday. After the investigation, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) submitted the report to the […]
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PM Modi, Ratan Tata inaugurate 7 state-of-the-art cancer hospitals in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with industrialist Ratan Tata on Thursday inaugurated seven state-of-the-art cancer hospitals and laid the foundation stone for seven new cancer hospitals. “Today, 7 new cancer hospitals have been inaugurated in Assam. There was a time, even one hospital getting opened up in 7 years was […]
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IAF to prepare for ‘short swift wars’, ‘long-drawn standoff’ similar to Eastern Ladakh: IAF chief
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said there would be a need for IAF to prepare for “short swift wars” as well as be ready for a “long-drawn standoff” akin to what is being seen in Eastern Ladakh. The Air Chief Marshal was addressing IAF senior officers […]
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J-K: Two Al-Badr terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter
Two Al-Badr terrorists were killed during an encounter in the Mitrigam area of Pulwama, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Thursday. “We had received information about three terrorists in Mitrigam village of Pulwama on Wednesday and as soon as the police launched cordon and search operation, firing began from […]
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Karnataka: Man spills acid on 24 yr old woman for rejecting marriage proposal
In a tragic incident, a case surfaced wherein a 24-year-old woman near the Sunkadakatte area of West Bengaluru became a victim of an acid attack late Thursday night. The victim is currently hospitalized. Reportedly, the accused man spilled acid over the victim as the latter rejected his marriage proposal In […]
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South Korea agrees to share gas with Europe amid energy crisis: Reports
South Korea is planning to send part of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe in an effort to alleviate the energy crisis caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Thursday, citing unnamed industry ministry officials. Russia, hit by international financial sanctions, asked European […]
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Amit Shah, Jharkhand Governor discuss state issues amid corruption charges against Soren government
In the backdrop of corruption allegations against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, state Governor Ramesh Bais on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and apprised him of the prevailing situation in the region, sources said on Thursday. Bais met Shah at his residence on Wednesday evening and both leaders minutely discussed all issues in […]
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BSF jawan shoots himself dead in Chhattisgarh
One Border Security Force jawan shot himself dead on Thursday morning in the Kanker district, the police said. Kanker Superintendent of Police Shalabh Sinha said, “One BSF 30 Bn Koylibeda jawan shot himself dead today morning in Kanker district. The reason of death is yet to be ascertained.” Further probe into the […]
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62 terrorists killed so far this year, 39 belong to LeT: Jammu and Kashmir Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday informed that as many as 62 terrorists have been killed so far this year, of which 47 were local terrorists and 15 were foreign terrorists. The Inspector-General of Police in Kashmir, Vijay Kumar highlighted about the details and said that 39 of the ones […]
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Bangladeshi boy unknowingly entered India, reunited with family
A Bangladeshi boy who entered the Indian territory unknowingly while sleeping in an export truck, was reunited with his kin by Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday. “Around 12.30 pm, we received information from the anti-human trafficking unit of BSF that troops have noticed one 12-year-old Bangladeshi national sitting in the Ghosh […]
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PM Modi says ‘Bodo Accord’ brought long-lasting peace to Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the Bodo Accord, saying it has brought “long-lasting peace” to Assam. The tripartite Bodo Accord 2020 was signed between the Centre, the Assam government and the Bodo group. “Last year, several organisations from Karbi Anglong joined the resolve for peace and development. Bodo […]