Alleging “total violation of Constitutional provisions” by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in illegal appointment of private individuals as government nominees on the Board of Anil Ambani-owned DISCOMs BRPL (BSES Rajdhani Power Limited) and BYPL (BSES Yamuna Power Limited), Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Friday asked for the removal […]
Slow subsidence up to 9 cm recorded in Joshimath in 7 months: ISRO report
Slow subsidence up to 9 cm is recorded in Joshimath town over a period of seven months, between April and November 2022, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) satellite-based report. National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO said several reports over the last few days highlighted the subsidence occurring in […]
Amit Shah arrives in J-K, to meet families of those killed in Rajouri terror attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday to meet the families of those killed in the terror attack in Rajouri. Shah was received at Jammu Airport by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha this noon. Shah will visit the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir to review the ground situation with the security forces, said sources. […]
Delhi HC bench recuses to hear review plea of PIL challenging appointment of CJI Chandrachud
The Division Bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on Fridayrecused from hearing a review plea against an order dismissing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud. The Division Bench of Justice Satish Chander Sharma and Subramonium Prasad on Friday while recused […]
Karnataka: Leopard sighted in Bengaluru University campus, admin restricts movement
The University of Bangalore issued a circular on Thursday warning its staff and students living on the campus to restrict their movement at night amid the sighting of a leopard in the campus. The videos of the leopard were being circulated on social media and media post which the notification was issued. The notice […]
SC grants bail to whistleblower Anand Rai in matter related to SC/ST Act
: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to whistleblower Anand Rai in a matter related to )the Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Act (Prevention of Atrocity Act) 1989 (SC/ST Act). A bench chaired by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that Anand Rai is granted bail “in subject to terms and conditions imposed by the […]
NIA files chargesheet against 6 accused in 2022 drone case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against six accused in a case linked to the interception and recovery of a drone (Hexacopter) and rounds of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and magnetic bombs from Dhalli area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir in May last year, the agency said on […]
J-K: Train derails in Mazhama area of Budgam district, no one injured
A train derailed in Mazhama area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday as it was approaching the railway station. All passengers have been safely rescued, a senior official informed. “It was coming from Banihal and skidded off the track. The train’s speed was slow as it was approaching […]
Auto Expo 2023: Tata Power to set up 25k EV charging points across India
Leading EV charging solutions provider Tata Power on Friday said it has started a nationwide plan of setting up 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country to support faster adoption of e-mobility over the next five years. The company is showcasing its range of hi-tech electric vehicle charging […]
UP: Junior resident doctor of Ram Manohar Lohia Institute dies by suicide, probe on in Lucknow
A junior resident doctor from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences allegedly died by suicide, informed police officials on Friday. The student, identified as Amit Nayak, was studying at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute. His body was found in Sector 14 of the Indiranagar area of Lucknow, DCP North […]
Chandigarh: 2 men open fire at police, arrested
The Chandigarh Police on Thursday arrested two ‘suspicious’ men, who on being questioned opened fire at the police personnel, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ram Gopal, Chandigarh said. DSP Ram Gopal said that Dilip Singh and Sewa Singh, who already have cases of murder registered against them, were arrested. The […]
India stresses peaceful settlement, application and strengthening of rule of law in UNSC
India on Thursday (local time) emphasized on peaceful settlement of disputes, application and strengthening of the rule of law at the United Nations Security Council. Speaking at the UNSC open debate on ‘the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security: the […]
PM Modi to meet economists at NITI Aayog today in light of upcoming Union Budget
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a meeting with economists at NITI Aayog on Friday, sources said. As per information, Prime Minister in the meeting will seek the opinions and suggestions of the economists and will also assess the state of the Indian economy and its challenges, ahead […]
Maharashtra: 10 killed as luxury bus enroute to Shirdi collides with truck
At least 10 people, including seven women, were killed and several others were injured after a bus collided with a truck on the Sinnar Shirdi Highway, police informed on Friday. The luxury bus with 50 passengers was on its way to Shirdi at the time of the accident. According to the Wavi Police, the accident […]
PM Modi inaugurates Tent City, built on banks of River Ganga in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Tent City built on the banks of River Ganga in Varanasi on Friday via video conferencing. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were present at Varanasi on the occasion. Tent City has been conceptualized […]