Delhi police on Wednesday registered a case against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections Joginder Singh after a video of him brandishing a revolver while dancing went viral on social media. “A case has been registered under the Arms Act against a man […]
Kerala HC dismisses PIL seeking time-limit on passing of bills by Governor
Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed the PIL seeking to set a time limit for the Kerala Governor to take a decision on the bills passed by the State Assembly. While dismissing the PIL, the Court observed that “It’s not the court’s duty to fix a time limit to decide on bills by […]
J-K: NCW chief chairs Monitoring Committee Meeting in Srinagar
National Commission for Women (NCW), Chairperson, Rekha Sharma, chaired the second Monitoring Committee Meeting of 12 pilot Special Cells for Women at the Institute of Hotel Management Raj Bagh, Srinagar, informed officials. At the outset, Chairperson was given a brief about the work progress of 12 pilot Special Cells for […]
Tamil Nadu to induct new 1,000 diesel buses for Rs 420 cr
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday said it will purchase 1,000 new custom-built BSVI diesel buses to replace old ones for a total cost of Rs 420 crore. The state government in a statement said the Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings will induct these new buses — each costing Rs 42 lakh — which […]
Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin passed away due to leukemia and multiple organ failure at the age of 96, state media reported on Wednesday. He passed away at 12:13 pm (local time) in Shanghai, Xinhua news agency reported. Jiang served as general secretary of the Communist Party, as chairman of the Central Military Commission, […]
Karnataka: Man kills live-in partner after heated argument, arrested
Bengaluru Police on Wednesday arrested a man, who killed his live-in partner after a heated argument in the Horamavu area of the city. The deceased has been identified as Krishna Kumari, a resident of Nepal. Krishna, who was a beautician by profession, was killed after her live-in partner Santosh Dhami banged her head […]
AIIMS server down for 8 days, two suspended, more on radar for cyber security breach, say Sources
For the eighth day running, the server at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi remained out of order, and according to the sources after the suspension of two analysts from Delhi more are on the radar for suspension for breaching cyber security. According to the sources, “The sanitizing […]
Rain hinders India-New Zealand 3rd ODI
The third and final ODI between India and New Zealand is taking place today at Christchurch Ground. In this series, the Indian team is down 1-0. I would like to know that New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, India has set […]
No security lapse at PM Modi’s event says Chennai Police
Just a day after Tamil Nadu Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai met the Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi in connection with the alleged security lapse during PM Modi’s visit, Director general of police, Sylendra Babu said that there was no security lapse during the visit and everything went fine. “There […]
Bilkis Bano approaches Supreme Court challenging release of 11 convicts
Bilkis Bano on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court challenging the premature release of 11 men convicted of gangraping her in the 2002 Gujarat riots. Bilkis Bano filed a review plea against the May order of the Supreme Court which allowed the Gujarat government to apply the 1992 Remission Rules to […]
Rain once again dampens Team India’s hopes, New Zealand wins ODI series
Team India, led by Shikhar Dhawan, was unable to achieve equality in the ODI series due to the rain. In the third and final match of the series played in Christchurch on Wednesday, New Zealand won the toss and invited India to bat first. It was in such a situation […]
UP: Major reshuffle in Kannauj police, 15 officers transferred
In a major reshuffle, the Kannauj police on Wednesday announced the transfer of several officers of the district police department. As per the notification issued by the Superintendent of Police (SP) Kannauj, Kunwar Anupam Singh, 15 officers have been transferred and posted in different locations in the district late at […]
UP: Varanasi Court to deliver verdict on clubbing half a dozen cases related to Gyanvapi together
A Varanasi court is set to deliver its verdict on Wednesday on the matter of clubbing together all the cases on the plea seeking worship rights of the ‘Shivling’ that the Hindu side claimed to be found on the Gyanvapi mosque premises. The matter will be heard in the district […]
Manipur: Active PLA cadre apprehended from Jiribam district
The security forces have apprehended one active cadre of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from the Jiribam district of Manipur, informed the Indian Army on Wednesday. The PLA cadre was apprehended on November 28 in a joint operation by Inspectorate General Assam Rifles (East), under the aegis of Spear Corps, Indian Army and Manipur Police. The cadre has been handed over […]
Uttarakhand: Now Flights and Helicopter depart from Dehradun to Pantnagar, Haldwani, and Almora
Air services are being improved by the state government. Several major cities in the country are connected by regular air flights from Uttarakhand. Small towns are also being connected by helicopter under the UDAN scheme. Helicopter services have also made air travel easier for the people of Kumaon. Pawan Hans […]