A Special court formed to hear cases under the Official Secrets Act adjourned the hearing on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s petition seeking bail in the Cipher case till September 4, Geo News reported on Saturday. Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, who has been additional charge of […]
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital due to fever, condition stable
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Delhi’s Sir Gangaram Hospital with symptoms of mild fever on Sunday. Currently, Sonia Gandhi is under doctors’ observation and is currently stable, sources said. Earlier, the Congress leader was admitted to the hospital for treatment of a viral respiratory infection. The former Congress president’s recent appearance was […]
112 roads including National Highway blocked due to rainfall in Himachal Pradesh
As many as 112 roads, including National Highway 305, were blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to rainfall on Sunday, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. Besides this, 12 water supply schemes have also been disrupted. One fire incident has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to government data. According to official […]
Delhi: EMU train derail at Bhairon Marg, passengers safe
A coach of a local Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) train has derailed near New Delhi’s Bhairon Marg, officials said. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Railways, no injuries have been reported. All the passengers travelling on the train are safe. The Railway staff has arrived at the spot […]
May 9 Violence was attempted coup: Pakistan caretaker PM Kakar
Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul-haq-Kakar has claimed that the May 9 violence that erupted after the arrest of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was an attempt at a coup and civil war and added that its target was the current Pakistan army chief and his team, The News International reported […]
“Our stand is clear…”: Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatan rant
Seeking to steer the Congress away from the statement of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, equating Sanatan Dharma with “mosquitoes, dengue, malaria and corona”, the party’s Maharashtra chief Nana Patole on Sunday said the partner in the DMK-led ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu doesn’t believe in hurting any religious sentiments. Addressing […]
“Discuss China in special session without any fear…” Sanjay Raut takes dig at PM Modi
Shiv Sena (UBT-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader on Sunday took a potshot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged Chinese intrusion in Ladakh. Raut said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should discuss China in the special session of the parliament without any fear. Taking to ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), Raut […]
Egyptian jet gets refuelled midair by Indian Airforce aircraft during Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23
Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelled aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force during Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, informed Indian Air Force on Sunday. Taking to X, (formerly Twitter), IAF said, “Showcasing the bonds of friendship in the skies over Egypt during Exercise Bright Star, where the Indian Air […]
4 killed and 2 injured in car accident in UP’s Pilibhit; CM Yogi expresses grief
In a horrific road accident on NH-731 in UP’s Pilibhit, four people including three women were killed and two were seriously injured when their car collided with a parked pick-up. The accident happened during the wee hours of Sunday. The family in the car met with an accident while travelling from Lucknow to […]
Maharashtra: 2 dead, 4 injured as portion of decrepit building collapses in Bhiwandi
A portion of a two-storey building collapsed on Saturday midnight in the Gauripada area of Bhiwandi city leaving two persons dead, officials said, adding that the building is said to be forty-five years old. Further, according to officials, as many as 6 civilians, who resided in the building and were […]
Tripura CM Manik Saha conducts inspection of Agartala’s Amtali Police Station
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday conducted an inspection of Agartala’s Amtali Police Station in Tripura to oversee the law enforcement efforts by the police officials, the Chief Minister’s Office said. CM Saha took stock of the facilities and interacted with the police officials and staff. The focus of the visit was to assess […]
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath government shuffles six IAS officers
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday shuffled six IAS officers, with Navneet Singh Chahal appointed as the new district magistrate of Prayagraj. The government announced the transfers through an official release. Chahal, who previously served as the district magistrate of Agra, will take up his new job at Prayagraj. Bhanu Chandra Goswami moved […]
Northeast Frontier Railway bags PMI South Asia Award for ‘Micro Project of the Year’
The Northeast Frontier Railway on Saturday bagged the PMI South Asia Award for its ‘Micro Project of the Year’ that is, ‘Intrusion Detection System’ for saving elephant lives. The Intrusion Detection System (IDS) helps to detect elephants approaching the railway tracks and an alert is sent to the local pilot, station master, also station […]
Assam Govt to introduce Bill in state assembly to ban polygamy
The Assam government is likely to introduce a Bill in the state assembly in December to ban polygamy. Polygamy is the practice of marrying more than one person (multiple spouses). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday addressed a BJP ally parties meeting in Tinsukia and said to media that the state government, […]
AAP MP Sanjay Singh slams Centre over high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Poll’
Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday slammed the BJP-led Central government for forming a high-level committee to explore the feasibility of ‘One Nation, One Poll’ and open up the possibility of advancing Lok Sabha polls so that they can be held with a […]