US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday accused Russia of the annexation of Ukrainian territories and called it illegal under international laws, media reports said. Describing Russia’s move as an act of ‘land grab’, Blinken said that the US will never recognise the annexation by Moscow. “The Kremlin’s sham […]
BJD gears up for statewide padyatra in Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janta Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday asked the party workers to sensitize the people on various welfare schemes of the State government through party’s outreach programme. Addressing the two days preparatory meeting for the party’s annual month-long ‘Jan Sampark Padyatra’ beginning from Gandhi […]
Jamia student shot at inside Delhi hospital after brawl at university
A student of Jamia Millia Islamia University was injured after he was allegedly shot at by another student inside the Holy Family Hospital premises on Thursday. According to Delhi Police, a PCR call was received around 9 pm on Thursday at Jamia Nagar police station regarding a brawl at the […]
After Centre bans PFI, Uttarakhand declares PFI unlawful
Days after the Centre banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its allied fronts, the Uttarakhand government also issued a notification declaring the PFI and its associates or affiliates or fronts as an unlawful association. The move comes a day after the Union Home Ministry imposed a ban on the Popular […]
J-K emerges as powerhouse of prosperity in 3 years of Article 370 abrogation
Jammu and Kashmir’s new industrial policy has proven itself to be a turning point in the history of the Himalayan region as it launched a “golden period” for industrial development in the Union territory with an outlay of Rs 28,400 crore. It has been noted that several conglomerates across the country have […]
Congress leader KC Venugopal meets Sonia Gandhi again
Congress leader KC Venugopal on Thursday arrived at 10 Janpath to meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in the national capital. He had previously met Gandhi on Monday to discuss the political turmoil in Rajasthan. Venugopal’s meeting with Gandhi came a day before the final date for filing nominations for […]
Bihar: 4 killed in firing in Patna over illegal sand mining
At least four people were killed and nine injured after mutliple rounds of firing in connection with illegal sand mining in the Maner in Bihta in Patna district of Patna, police said on Thursday. Among the four dead included notorious criminal Shatrughan Rai, Patna Police said. The incident took place in the […]
Shashi Tharoor to file nomination for Congress president post tomorrow
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is scheduled to submit his nomination papers for the upcoming presidential elections of the All India Congress Committee on Saturday. As per the information, Tharoor will visit 24 Akbar Road at 12.15 pm tomorrow. He will subsequently hold a press conference at 1.00 pm at his […]
J-K Police say both blasts in Udhampur had ‘certain similarity’; sticky bombs likely used
The two IED blasts that hit the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir within 8 hours of each other had a “certain similarity” and were likely triggered by a timer, a senior police official said Thursday. Mukesh Singh, the Additional Director General of Police (Jammu), said this after visiting the […]
Jasprit Bumrah unlikely to play in ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Sources
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting October 16. Bumrah is believed to be ruled out of the competition with a back injury. As per BCCI sources to ANI, the right-arm quick is out of action because of the […]
NCW seeks explanation after IAS officer taunts Bihar girl
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday took cognizance of the incident in Patna where an IAS officer had publicly mocked a school girl if “she wanted condoms too” when she asked for affordable sanitary napkins at a workshop organized in the eastern state of Bihar. The Commission has […]
Delhi: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot meets Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday reached 10 Janpath in New Delhi to meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi ahead of the party presidential election. Gehlot, who had emerged as the top contender for the post of Congress president, reached Jodhpur House in Delhi after his arrival on Wednesday. […]
SC to hear bail plea of Ambience Group promoter Raj Singh Gehlot on Friday
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the interim bail plea of Ambience Group promoter Raj Singh Gehlot on medical grounds. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit said that the interim bail plea of Gehlot be listed before a bench presided by Justice BR Gavai […]
Kerala HC orders PFI to deposit Rs 5.20 cr for damages incurred during strike following NIA raid
Kerala High Court has directed the Popular Front of India (PFI), general secretary Abdul Sattar, to deposit an amount of Rs 5.20 crores to the state Home Department for the damages incurred during its hartal on September 23. Court has directed to deposit this amount within a period of two […]
Delhi: Charred body found inside burnt car, probe underway
A charred body was found in a burnt car on the road from Majra Dabas to Jatkhod in the national capital on Thursday, said the Delhi Police. However, the identity of the person has yet not been ascertained. Forensic Science Laboratory officials and the district crime team inspected the spot, […]