In a first, a new tradition has commenced in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly wherein all the members will congratulate those whose birthday falls on the day of the proceedings of the session. Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana announced this development. Today is the birthday of MLA Ram Naresh Agnihotri. The members […]
J-K: 2 LeT terrorists eliminated in Aganzipora
Two terrorists were eliminated in a joint operation launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, informed the officials on Friday. The joint cordon was carried out based on specific input from the police regarding the presence of terrorists in the general area of Aganzipora, Awantipore at about […]
SC seeks NMC’s response on removing MD Radiation oncology as feeder course for NEET-SS
The Supreme Court on Friday asked National Medical Commission (NMC) to file its reply on petitioners who are aggrieved by the proposed deletion of MD radiation oncology/radiotherapy as an eligible feeder specialty qualification for the super specialty course of DM Medical Oncology in the draft Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations, 2021 published by the NMC. […]
Turkey’s missions in Iran recruit Afghans to partake in hostilities on Kiev’s side
Turkey’s foreign missions in Iran are recruiting Afghans living there to fight alongside Kyiv in combat, Sputnik reported a diplomatic source as saying on Friday. “According to information, Turkish foreign missions in Iran, at the direction of Ankara, are recruiting Afghan citizens in Iran to participate in hostilities on the […]
Ex-Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala sentenced to 4 years jail in disproportionate assets case
Special CBI court in Delhi on Friday sentenced former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala to four years imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh in a disproportionate assets case. The Court also ordered the confiscation of four of his properties. Chautala appeared physically and was present in […]
J-K police arrests hybrid LeT terrorist from Bemina; arms, ammunition recovered
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday arrested one hybrid terrorist belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit from J-K’s Bemina and recovered several weapons from his possession. “Acting on a specific tip, the terrorist was arrested after a joint Naka was laid by the Srinagar Police, valley Quick Action Team […]
Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code
The Uttarakhand government on Friday announced its decision to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state. “We have taken a decision to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state. Uttarakhand will be the second state after Goa to implement this,” Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. “We will […]
Sambhaji Raje withdraws nomination for Rajya Sabha elections
Rajya Sabha MP Sambhaji Raje has decided to withdraw his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections. “I have withdrawn my nomination to avoid horse-trading. I’m a descendant of Shivaji Maharaj and I also have my own pride. I will strengthen Swarajya organisation in Maharashtra,” he said while addressing the reporters today. […]
Delhi court to pass order against ex-Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala today
The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi will pronounce its order on the sentence against former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala in a disproportionate assets (DA) case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today. Special Judge Vikas Dhull on Thursday after concluding the arguments of both sides said […]
Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena calls on Home Minister Amit Shah
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. In a tweet today by the Lieutenant Governor, it read, “Called on Hon’ble HM Shri @AmitShah ji after assuming charge as the Lt Governor of Delhi. Sought his guidance and valuable insights on administration […]
Arvind Kejriwal to hold maiden meeting with new LG of Delhi today
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with the newly-appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena at 4 pm today. The meeting will be held in the LG Secretariat. This will be Kejriwal’s maiden formal meeting with the new Lt Governor of Delhi. Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday […]
Jahangirpuri violence: HC notice to police on accused’s bail plea
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Delhi Police on a bail petition moved by an accused namely Babuddin arrested under stringent sections of the IPC and arms act in relation to Jahangirpuri violence. The bench of Justice Yogesh Khanna on Friday sought the response of the Delhi Police […]
PM Modi to visit Gujarat on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Saturday during which he will visit a newly-built hospital, address a seminar of leaders of various cooperative institutions and inaugurate a Nano Urea (liquid) plant. At around 10 AM, Prime Minister will visit the newly built Matushri KDP Multispeciality Hospital in Atkot, Rajkot. […]
UP MLAs banned from taking selfies inside Assembly premises
Disturbed by the continuous photo session of MLAs in the Legislative Assembly, Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Satish Mahana imposed a ban on MLAs for taking selfies. The Assembly Speaker made the announcement today. Elaborating on the announcement, the Speaker specified that the mobile phones of MLAs will be confiscated for […]
J-K: Mehbooba Mufti meets family of slain Kashmiri TV actor Amreen Bhat
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday met the family of Kashmiri TV actor Amreen Bhat who was killed by unidentified terrorists in Budgam yesterday. “The situation is deteriorating. Innocent people are being killed every day,” Mufti told reporters here. Kashmiri TV actor […]