The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 62 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj Temples known as Qila Katas in the Chakwal district of Punjab province, according to an official statement. The Indian Hindu pilgrims will visit Pakistan from December 19-25 this year. Taking to X, […]
Israel: One woman wounded in Jerusalem terrorist shooting
On Monday morning, a terrorist fired on a vehicle filled with passengers, including children, at the A-Tur Junction/Rabi’a Al-Adawiya junction in the north of Jerusalem. Magen David Adom (MDA) reported that there was only one gunshot victim: a 27-year-old woman who was moderately wounded and referred to Shaare Zedek Hospital for treatment with at least two bullets […]
Israeli military hits over 150 Gaza terror targets
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) struck more than 150 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours from the air, sea and land. The fighters of the 888 “Refaim” multi-dimensional unit – a combined special operations task force within the 99th Infantry Division – under the command of the IDF’s 551st Infantry Brigade […]
Israeli FM Cohen welcomes first ambassador from Singapore
Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen welcomed on Sunday Ian Mak, the first official ambassador of Singapore to Israel since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Singapore in 1969. “The opening of the embassy in Israel,” said Cohen, “and the appointment of Ambassador Mak will strengthen the good and important relations between the countries and expand our cooperation.” Ambassador Mak joined the Singapore Foreign […]
Assam: Guwahati police arrest nine cattle smugglers
Guwahati city police recovered and seized 115 cattle heads in three separate operations and arrested nine cattle smugglers in the last 72 hours, police said on Monday. A senior police official said that four trucks were also seized during the operations. According to the reports, a team of the East […]
Delhi: One person dead in road-rage incident near Tagore Garden metro station; two assailants arrested
: An incident of road rage took place near Tagore Garden metro station within the limits of Rajouri Garden Police Station on Sunday at around 5:30 pm, said police. A person identified as Ravinder Singh (56) years was assaulted during the incident, said officials. As per the information received from the police, […]
Pakistan: Thousands join Baloch march against genocide as it organises sit-in at Dera Gazi Khan
Massive crowds gathered at Dera Gazi Khan in Balochistan as the March against Baloch genocide staged a sit-in against the arrest of several Baloch cadre as well as against the disappearance of Baloch people. Thousands of people were seen participating in the ongoing rally by the Baloch Unity Committee in […]
North East Delhi riots: Delhi HC grants bail to two accused, denies to third in murder case
The Delhi High Court on Monday granted bail to two persons accused in a murder case caused by a gunshot injury during the North Delhi riots in 2020. The High Court has refused to grant bail to the third accused. This case pertains to the alleged murder of a bystander Rahul Solanki on February 24, 2020. An FIR was registered at the police […]
UP: CM Yogi in Varanasi as part of two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Kaal Bhairav Temple on Monday morning to offer prayers. CM Yogi also performed Jalabhishek at Baba Vishwanath following the rituals and wished for the well-being of the people of Uttar Pradesh. The UP Chief Minister is in Kashi as part of a two-day visit of […]
SC stays defamation case by IAS Rohini Sindhuri against IPS D Roopa
The Supreme Court has put an interim stay on criminal defamation proceedings initiated by senior IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri against Karnataka’s senior IPS officer D Roopa. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal also directed the senior Karnataka-based civil servants not to speak to the media. In it’s order on December 15, […]
Bill to amend some provisions of TRAI Act introduced in Lok Sabha
A bill to amend and consolidate the laws relating to development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks, the assignment of spectrum and to amend certain provisions of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act(TRAI), 1997, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was introduced by […]
Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking urgent implementation of women’s reservation bill
The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking direction for time-bound implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill to ensure the reservation of 33 percent of seats for women in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The court noted that a similar, identical matter […]
EAM Jaishankar pays condolences at Kuwait embassy on Emir’s passing
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Delhi Monday morning to express condolences and pay respects following the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait. Minister Jaishankar shared his sentiments on social media, stating, “Visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Delhi today morning to express condolences […]
Opposition MPs insist on Amit Shah’s statement on Parliament security breach
Opposition MPs on Monday insisted on their demands to get a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Parliament security breach. After both the Houses– Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha– were adjourned till 2 pm following a ruckus created by the Opposition members over the December 13 incident, Shiv […]
SGPC administration members extend support to Takht Sri Hazur Sahib’s guidelines on Anand Karaj
Reacting to the notice issued by Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib in Mahasrashtra’s Nanded, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Secretary, Partap Singh supported the guidelines and resolutions laid down in the notice. “The decision taken by Takht Sri Hazur Sahib that Lehenga should not be worn during Anand Karj in Gurudwara is a good decision. […]