The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq in a drug-related money laundering case. ED interrogated him in Tihar jail where he was lodged in an NDPS case. He was arrested on June 26 after interrogation. ED will seek his remand once he is produced in court. […]
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Lieutenant Governor of Delhi convenes emergency meeting in light of water logging situation in the city
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena today convened an emergency meeting of all the concerned agencies of the Delhi government including the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Public Works Department (PWD), Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFC), Delhi Police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), National Disaster Management Control (NDMC), Delhi […]
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“Government is ready for every kind of discussion,” says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on NEET row
Following the paper leak controversy around the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical undergraduates and the cancellation of UGC-NET due to “lack of integrity,” Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the discussion must happen within tradition and decorum. “The government is ready for every kind of discussion, […]
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Delhi Police makes first arrest in Rajouri Garden shootout case
The Delhi Police on Friday made the first arrest in connection with the recent shootout at Burger King in Rajouri Garden. The incident, which shocked the capital, saw three individuals arriving on a motorcycle, with two of them entering the establishment and opening fire. The arrested individual was identified as […]
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UP government to invest Rs 2,000 crore in Bioplastic Park to combat pollution
In a major initiative to combat environmental pollution, the UP government is set to establish a Bioplastic Park in Uttar Pradesh with an investment of Rs 2,000 crore. This park will be developed over 1,000 hectares in Kumbhi village, Gola Gokarnnath tehsil, Lakhimpur Kheri district. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has […]
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Security forces prepare to launch anti-naxal operation in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada
The security forces have been preparing to conduct anti-naxal operations in the dense forests of Dantewada district during the monsoon. “In the past years, security forces have carried out anti-Naxal operations during monsoon and it has yielded positive results. In view of that experience, operations will be carried out continuously […]
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Uproar in both houses on NEET, Lok Sabha adjourned for day, chaos in Rajya Sabha
The opposition continued its strident pitch on the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination with the Congress and other parties demanding a discussion on the floor of the house. With the government insisting on first completing the motion of thanks to the presidential address both houses were adjourned with the […]
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Delhi T1 Airport roof collapse: Injured man shifted to AIIMS, Trauma Centre; stable
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu visited Safdarjung and AIIMS hospitals in the national capital and met with those who were injured after a portion of the roof collapsed at the Terminal-1 of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Friday. “I have also met the injured […]
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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution to scrap NEET amid controversy
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET), urging the union government to scrap NEET and allow state governments to undertake medical admissions based on class 12 marks, as was done before NEET’s implementation. The resolution was introduced by Tamil Nadu Chief […]
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Relief for Hemant Soren: Jharkhand HC grants him bail in land ‘scam’ case
In a recent development, the Jharkhand High Court has granted bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Chief, Hemant Soren, in the alleged land scam case. Soren was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in January on charges related to an alleged land scam and money […]
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Tripura to introduce drones for agriculture purposes, says Minister
Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday said that within the next few months, drone technology will be integrated with the state’s agriculture sector to address certain challenges. The members of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) will get the best possible training so that they can operate […]
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“Not for the first time…” Asaduddin Owaisi on alleged attack at his residence
AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday criticized the Central government and Delhi Police for their response to the alleged vandalism at his residence. On the alleged attack at his residence on Friday, Assaduddin Owaisi said, “It has not happened for the first time. Things like this […]
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LS adjourned as opposition pushes for discussion on NEET, Rahul Gandhi leads charge
Following the paper leak controversy around the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical undergraduates and the cancellation of UGC-NET due to “lack of integrity,” the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, demanded a discussion on NEET in Parliament, adding that the discussion must happen “respectfully.” “Yesterday, […]
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“Present ruling govt failed to control drugs in State”: Actor Vijay hits out at DMK govt
Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay hit out at the DMK government for allegedly failing to control drugs in the state and probed whether leaders with good education should come to politics. He also stressed the need to have good leaders and leadership qualities. Speaking at an event […]
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Congress, BJP indulge in blame game after canopy in Delhi Airport Terminal 1 collapses
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held “Corruption” and “criminal negligence” responsible for the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident at Terminal 1 on Friday morning and also listed several incidents from past “exposing” Prime Minister’s claims of creating “World Class Infrastructure”. Kharge also alleged that the portion that has collapsed was inaugurated […]