Locals and environmental activists staged a protest against the Pune riverfront development (RFD) project. The protestors staged a ‘Hug trees’ protest by the Mutha riverbed against the felling of trees for the project. Thousands of locals and environment activists also took to the streets holding placards with save tree slogans written on them. The […]
India reported 5,874 Covid-19 patients, recovery rate now 98.71 pc
India recorded 5,874 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, around 1297 less than the count reported yesterday, according to a daily bulletin released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday. There has been a decline in the number of positive cases of Covid-19 in the […]
BJP betrayed public, trying to divert from real issues: Priyanka Gandhi in Karnataka
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka and said that the party (BJP) has betrayed the public while alleging that the party is attempting to “divert people from main issues”. “BJP has betrayed the public at all levels. The party is trying to […]
Uttarakhand IAS Association objects to release of murder convict Anand Mohan Singh
The Indian Administrative Service Association (IAS) of Uttarakhand has expressed objection to the Bihar government’s decision to release Anand Mohan Singh convicted for killing Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah. The IAS Association has urged the State Government of Bihar to reconsider its decision. On April 24, the Bihar government issued a […]
PM Modi changed world’s perception about India through ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Maharashtra Gov
After attending the screening of the 100th episode of Prime Minister’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at Raj Bhavan Mumbai, Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais said that through the program the PM changed the world’s perception of India. Governor Bais said that the 100th episode was the grand beginning of celebrating India’s independence hitting a century […]
Karnataka: Mysore locals, tourists ‘excited’ ahead of PM Modi’s roadshow
Locals as well as the people who visited Mysore in Karnataka have expressed joy ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in the city later today and said that they are more excited for him than to see the Maharaja Palace. Maharaja Palace, being a centre of attraction in the […]
Delhi HC to examine legal lacuna in CrPC regarding sentence to be awarded by Magistrates
The Delhi High Court has admitted a plea filed by advocate and activist Amit Sahni praying to make heinous crimes, including unnatural sex and kidnapping of minors for begging, which entails imprisonment up to life term be tried by a sessions judge and not a magistrate. Division Bench comprised of Chief Justice […]
Delhi HC grants bail to accused languishing in jail for 181 days in cheating case
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused languishing in jail for 181 days with the allegations of cheating, forgery etc. While granting bail, Justice Yogesh Khanna noted that the petitioner is ready to deposit the alleged cheated amount of Rs Eight Lacs before the Trial Court which shall be kept in an interest-bearing […]
Kerala: Thrissur Pooram begins with hundreds of people thronging to watch the spectacle
Thirty-six-hour-long temple festival, Thrissur Pooram, known as the mother of all ‘Poorams’ has begun at the Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur. Processions of deities from the 10 temples in and around Thrissur converge at the Vadukkumnathan Temple to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva. The festival, which is celebrated on the day of ‘Pooram’ as […]
Rajasthan: FIR filed against Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat over “Ravana” remark against Ashok Gehlot
Days after Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat made the ‘Ravana’ remark against Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Surendra Singh Jadawat on Saturday lodged an FIR against him in Chittorgarh. “Ravana had 10 heads, Similarly, this Rajasthan Government and the Ravana of politics has 10 heads. This government is a […]
Atmanirbhar Bharat to Make in India, Mann Ki Baat showcased diverse stories: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in his journey of 100 episodes has showcased stories of talented individuals across diverse fields from promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat to Make in India and Space start-ups. Addressing the 100th episode of his monthly radio program, the Prime Minister said that there are many talented […]
‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign helps in improving gender ratio in Haryana: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
The gender ratio has improved in Haryana as a result of many campaigns like ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ and ‘Selfie With Daughter’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in the 100th episode of its monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The Prime Minister also credited Haryana-based Sunil Jaglan for the ‘Selfie With Daughter’ […]
Punjab: Death toll rises to 11 in Ludhiana gas leak incident
The death toll in the gas leakage incident that occured in Giaspura in Ludhiana district on Sunday has risen to 11. ‘A total of 11 persons are dead. There are five females and six males including 2 male children of 10 years and 13 years,” the official said. The two deceased […]
Uttarakhand: Chardham pilgrims stopped at Srinagar due to bad weather
Chardham Yatra has been stopped at Srinagar as a precautionary measure due to bad weather at Kedarnath and Badrinath, police said here on Sunday. On Saturday, Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar issued instructions in view of rain and snowfall during the Chardham yatra and directed officials to be extra vigilant. “Chardham […]
Uttarakhand: Badrinath Highway closes due to hill debris in Chamoli’s Bazpur
Following the debris coming from the hill in Chamoli’s Bazpur area, Badrinath highway has been closed, said Chamoli Police on Sunday. “The Badrinath highway has been closed due to debris coming from the hill in Bazpur under Kotwali Chamoli area,” said Chamoli Police in a tweet. Earlier, on Saturday late-night Char Dham Yatris were stopped by Police […]