Assam police arrested four cattle smugglers and rescued nine cattle heads in Borghat area of Nagaon district, an official said Friday. Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted two vehicles coming from Samuguri area and found the cattle in them. Those arrested have been identified as Roshidul Haque alias Ratul (22), Sahjahan […]
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Delhi : Arvind Kejriwal lays out 15-point action plan to combat pollution
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday listed a 15-action plan to monitor and tackle pollution in the national capital during this winter. Stating that the pollution in Delhi usually increases during winters, Kejriwal said that his government will collaborate with the Centre and neighbouring states to combat the menace. […]
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UNSC to vote on resolution on Russia’s referendums in Ukraine
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a resolution that would seek to condemn Russia for its referenda in four regions under Russian control but claimed by Ukraine, media reports said. The US-sponsored resolution would call on all countries not to recognise the change in the status […]
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J-K:Process to beautify Dal lake started; over 30 machines pressed into service
The Dal Lake, a popular tourist attraction in Jammu and Kashmir, is all set to get a facelift and breathe again as authorities appear determined this time to remove the weeds engulfing a large part of the lake. For the first time in several years, the Jammu and Kashmir Lake […]
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Telangana: Free water scheme getting good response in Hyderabad
The Free Drinking Water scheme brought by the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Telangana government seems to be getting a good response from the general public in Hyderabad. The Free Drinking Water scheme was introduced by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in January 2021. Under the scheme, 2.5 lakh households with water meters […]
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Digvijaya Singh drops out of Congress presidential race, announces support to Kharge
In yet another twist in the tale of the Congress president polls, Digvijaya Singh on Friday said he was dropping out of the race for the top post and announced his support for Mallikarjun Kharge, who is likely to be in the fray. Today is the last day to file […]
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Country is moving fast on development path because its internal security is strong: Nityanand Rai
Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Friday said the country is progressing fast on the path of development because the internal security of the nation is strong due to the efforts of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as well as other security forces. “Every Hindustani is safe […]
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UN body votes in US-backed candidate to control future of global internet
A United Nations body responsible for shaping global internet development – the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – voted to appoint Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the US-backed candidate, as the group’s secretary general. The win of Bogdan-Martin over chief rival Rashid Ismailov on Thursday is significant in the backdrop of wider US-Russia tensions […]
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Rights group condemns Pakistan for backing brutal Chinese regime in Tibet
The Global Alliance for Tibet and Persecuted Minorities, a UK-based rights group condemned Pakistan and China-puppet countries for supporting China over human rights violations in Tibet, Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Pakistan delivered the Joint Statement on behalf of a Group of 68 countries at the 51st session of the UN […]
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J-K: 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Baramulla
Two terrorists linked with the proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Baramulla in the early hours of Friday, Kashmir Additional Director General of Police said. The encounter broke out at Yedipora, Pattan area of Baramulla. “Baramulla Encounter Update: One terrorist killed. […]
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UP:Kanpur Hostel staffer held for filming obscene videos of girls, say police
Kanpur Police have taken into custody a sweeper of a girl’s hostel for allegedly making obscene videos of some of the girls staying there, a senior official said Friday. The police action came after a NEET aspirant, staying at the Sai Niwas Girls Hostel, filed a complaint with the police, […]
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Danish Queen Margrethe II strips four grandchildren of royal titles
Danish Queen Margrethe II stripped four of her eight grandchildren of their royal titles. The 82-year-old monarch announced on Thursday that the children of her younger son, Prince Joachim, will no longer be known as prince and princess from next year. With her decision, the Queen wishes to create the […]
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PM Modi inaugurates Phase I of Ahmedabad Metro rail project, takes ride
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Phase I of the Ahmedabad Metro rail project. He also took a ride in the metro and interacted with students and co-passengers. Earlier today, the Prime Minister flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express train at Gandhinagar. Prime Minister Modi will lay the […]
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Microsoft rolling out Android app support on Windows 11
American multinational technology corporation Microsoft has confirmed that it is now rolling out Android app support to Windows 11 users in 21 more countries. According to GSM Arena, WSA, i.e. Windows Subsystem for Android, became available to download for all Windows 11 users, to enable Android app support. With this […]
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Delhi: Gen Anil Chauhan assumes charge as India’s new CDS, visits National War Memorial
General Anil Chauhan along with his father Surendra Singh Chauhan on Friday paid tribute at the National War Memorial in the national capital before officially taking over the post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) since his appointment on September 28. Earlier, he had retired as the Eastern Army […]