The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case against a Joint Director of the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and two others for demanding and collecting huge amounts of bribes from the consultants for issuing new import and export certificates as well as renewals. The accused named in the FIR have been identified […]
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Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam will stand as a testament to India’s age-old artistry and traditions: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remarked that the magnificent Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam brings to life aspects of India’s rich history and culture. Sharing a post on the social media platform, X, by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, the Prime Minister said, “The magnificent Nataraja statue at […]
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NIA arrests absconding leader of ISIS Thrissur module from Chennai
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested the absconding leader of the ISIS Thrissur module from Chennai and foiled his plans to flee the country. Siyed Nabeel Ahammed, the leader (Ameer) of the Thrissur-based ISIS Module, was apprehended by NIA’s Fugitive Tracking Team, which had been working on the […]
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Chhattisgarh: 4 people including 2 minors, killed after vehicle falls into river
Four people including two minors, were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a river in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district on Wednesday, police said. The tragic mishap took place on a bridge over the Shivnath River under Pulgaon police station limits in the early morning hours of Wednesday, according to SDRF […]
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SC allots ‘plough’ symbol to National Conference, sets aside notification for Ladakh hill council polls
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea by the Ladakh administration opposing the allotment of ‘plough’ symbol to the National Conference for the upcoming Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections and imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on it. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah also […]
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No more water can be released to Tamil Nadu, says Agri Minister of Karnataka
Speaking on the continuing row over Cauvery Water sharing, the Agriculture Minister of Karnataka, N. Chaluvarayaswamy said that no more water can be released to Tamil Nadu till Supreme Court’s verdict on September 21 as they (Karnataka) are already having problems with drinking water and there was already no water for the crops. “No more water can be released as […]
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G20 Summit: Police urge people to avoid walking, cycling near India Gate, Kartavya Path
With just a couple of days remaining for the G20 Summit in the national capital, Delhi Traffic police on Wednesday issued an appeal to the people to avoid walking or cycling near India Gate and Kartavya Path areas. Addressing a press briefing, Delhi Special Commissioners of Police Traffic, SS Yadav […]
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East Champaran fake currency case: NIA secures 6th conviction
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has convicted the sixth accused in a fake currency case of Bihar’s East Champaran, the agency said on Wednesday. The NIA Special Court in Bihar’s Patna on Tuesday convicted 46-year-old Munna Singh for the charges filed against him by the anti-terror agency under sections various […]
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Parliament special session: Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi, raises 9 issues for discussion
Ahead of the special Parliament Session beginning September 18, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a discussion and debate on several issues including the current economic situation of the country. In her letter to the PM, Sonia Gandhi said that the Opposition […]
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Telangana: Moosapet Bridge in Hyderabad opened for vehicular movement
As the water level of the Musi River decreased in Hyderabad, one side road of the Moosapet Bridge was opened for vehicular movement, officials said on Wednesday. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials are clearing the debris on the road, officials added. Due to heavy rains in Hyderabad, the water […]
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SC allots plough symbol to JKNC ahead of polls, Omar Abdullah welcomes court’s verdict
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the notification issued by the Union Territory of Ladakh for the election in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and allotted the ‘plough’ symbol to the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). Welcoming the Supreme Court’s decision, JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah said, “We have got the verdict we […]
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Last date for Padma Awards 2024 nominations is September 15
Nominations or recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 can be submitted till September 15, the central government in a reminder to citizens said on Wednesday. The nominations or recommendations for Padma Awards are being received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar […]
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“Let him quit this Dharma”: Former Karnataka minister after G Parameshwara questions origin of Hinduism
: After Karnataka state Home Minister G Parameshwara questioned the origin of Hinduism, state Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former minister CN Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday asked the former to ‘quit’ the religion if he is not happy. Talking to the reporters, former state minister Narayan said that Parameshwara should […]
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UP: NIA cracks down on CPI (Maoist) revival with multiple raids across the state
In a fresh crackdown against Naxals, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized money receipt books and several digital devices among other incriminating documents in a day-long raids conducted on Tuesday at eight places in five districts of Uttar Pradesh. The NIA raids was against attempts by leaders and cadres of Naxals or CPI […]
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Congress braces for upcoming Parliament’s Special Session: To raise 9 key issues
Congress has decided to corner the Centre with 9 issues ranging from the ‘Adani’ matter to ‘damages being inflicted on Centre-State relations’ during the upcoming Special Session of Parliament, scheduled for later this month, the party’s general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday. Addressing a press briefing […]