In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, the Assam Rifles and the Excise and Narcotics Department recovered Marijuana worth Rs. 10.73 lakh in the general area of Zote in Assam’s Champhai district and arrested two Myanmar nationals, said an official statement by the Assam Rifles on Friday. Marijuana is a kind of drug extracted from the Cannabis plant. “In […]
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DRDO carries out successful flight trial of lethal UAV
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying wing UAV from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), in Karnataka’s Chitradurga. The successful flying demonstration of this autonomous stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle is a testimony to the […]
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Kendriya Vidyalayas played pivotal role in shaping future of nation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the students, staff, supporting staff and alumni of the Kendriya Vidyalaya on the occasion of its Diamond Jubilee on Friday and asserted the pivotal role they have played in shaping the future of the nation. Taking to his social media handle on […]
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Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik lands in New Delhi for maiden India visit
Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has landed at the national capital airport for his maiden visit to India. He was welcomed by V Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India. Notably, MoS MEA Muraleedharan paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman from […]
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Delhi court sends Parliament attack accused Lalit Jha to 7-day police remand
The Patiala House Court here on Friday granted seven-day custody of Lalit Jha, the accused in the Parliament security breach case, to Police. Lalit Jha was brought to the concerned judge of Patiala House Court. He was also provided legal aide counsel, Advocate Umakant Kataria. The Delhi Police while seeking […]
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Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena: SC extends time till Jan 10 for Maharashtra Speaker to decide on disqualification petitions
The Supreme Court on Friday extended the time till January 10 for Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to pronounce a verdict on disqualification petitions against MLAs including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The Speaker has sought an extension of time to decide disqualification pleas against rebel MLAs of Shiv Sena […]
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Over 16 cr people screened for seven types of diseases since Sept 17
Over 16 crore people have undergone screening for seven types of diseases, which include TB, hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and cataracts, since September 17. In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at delivering healthcare services to the last mile of India, President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the ‘Ayushman […]
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“Childish” says Trinamool’s Tapas Roy after BJP alleges link to Parliament security breach accused
Responding to the allegations of Bharatiya Janata Party that Trinamool Congress leader is ‘in close association with’ Lalit Jha, the so-called mastermind of Parliament security breach, Tapas Roy on Friday said that the charges are ‘childish’ as he is not acquainted to the Kolkata-based “miscreant” by name or by face. […]
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Krishna Janmabhoomi Case: Supreme Court declines to stay HC order appointing Commissioner to inspect Mosque
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay Allahabad High Court’s December 14 order, which allowed the primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura by a court-monitored three-member team of advocate commissioners. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti hearing the […]
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Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai extends wishes to Premalatha Vijayakanth on taking charge as general secretary of DMDK
Tamil Nadu BJP state President K Annamalai on Friday extended his greetings to Premalatha Vijayakanth, who took charge as the general secretary of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) at the party’s meeting of the executive and general council members held at Thiruverkadu on Thursday. Taking to X Tamil Nadu BJP state President K Annamalai said, “I am very happy to […]
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MP: Heads of religious places voluntarily remove loudspeakers from various places in Ujjain on district administration’s call
Heads of religious places voluntarily removed loudspeakers from various places in Ujjain district on the call of Superintendent of Police (SP) on Friday. Ujjain SP, Sachin Sharma held a meeting with religious gurus, and other concerned members on Thursday and informed about the rules and regulations of the state government about use of loudspeakers in […]
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Srinagar records minus 3.5 degree celsius as cold wave grips Jammu and Kashmir
The cold wave has tightened its grip on Kashmir as Srinagar shivered at a bone-chilling temperature of minus 3.5 degrees Celsius on Friday morning. The severe cold conditions persist, making life difficult, especially during the morning hours. The freezing temperatures have caused discomfort and hardship, and there seems to be no relief in sight. The harsh winter has disrupted […]
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“Democracy has been destroyed in Maharashtra”: Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray as disqualification deadline for 16 MLA nears
As the deadline set by the Supreme Court draws closer in connection with the disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs nears, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said that democracy has been destroyed in Maharashtra as the Speaker has taken one and a half years and not decided disqualification. “Democracy […]
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TDP leader Nara Lokesh meets fishermen in Visakhapatnam on Day 223 of Yuvagalam Padayatra
Embarking on Day 223 of the Yuvagalam Padayatra, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National General Secretary Nara Lokesh initiated face-to-face meetings with fishermen and representatives from the Koppula Velama community in Veduruvada here on Friday. Earlier in the day, Lokesh addressed concerns raised by Gorle Dharmavaram villagers in the Yalamanchili Constituency, covering a range of issues presented in […]