In a significant development, contract negotiations between the governments of India and France in the over Rs 50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets is scheduled to begin on May 30 with the arrival of a high-level French team here. The French side would meet with Indian Defence Ministry counterparts to begin […]
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BRICs confident of Russia’s chairmanship, special attention to solving problems of “Global South”
The International Scientific and Practical Conference “BRICS in the Era of Global Social Transformations” was held in Russia, where an Indian professor expressed his confidence that during Russia’s BRICS chairmanship, special attention will be paid to solving the problems of the global south. The International Scientific and Practical Conference “BRICS […]
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DU launches portal for admission to 71000 UG seats
University of Delhi on Tuesday launched a portal for admission to 71,000 undergraduate seats for the academic session 2024-25. Candidates can register for DU CSAS UG 2024 online at the website. There are a total of 79 UG programmes in 69 colleges of DU with 71,000 seats. Admissions will be based on the merit score in […]
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Madhya Pradesh: Police arrest habitual criminal in encounter in Gwalior
Madhya Pradesh police on Tuesday arrested a habitual criminal and rape accused in a short encounter in Gwalior district, a police official said. The accused also sustained a bullet injury in his leg and was undergoing treatment at the Trauma Center of Jayarogya Hospital in the district. According to police, recently on May 22, the accused committed […]
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India announces USD 1 million relief aid for landslide hit Papua New Guinea
After over 650 people lost their lives in the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea, India, on Tuesday, announced immediate relief assistance worth USD 1 million to the island nation. India expressed solidarity by announcing relief assistance to the island country which was hit by a massive landslide last week […]
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SC refuses urgent hearing of Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking extension of interim bail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow an urgent hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for the extension of his interim bail by seven days on medical grounds in the Delhi excise policy case. The vacation bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan said the Chief Justice of India […]
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Rajasthan Minister urges public to take caution as six people die in the state due to heatstroke
As an intense heatwave grips Rajasthan, Minister Kirodi Lal Meena urged the public to take precautions and avoid unnecessary exposure to the scorching sun. “We have asked all districts to issue advisories to the public to stay out of sun and heat and take all precautions. Prevention is the biggest cure. Do not go […]
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10 died after stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram’s Aizawl amid cyclone Remal aftermath
A stone quarry collapse claimed the lives of as many as ten individuals in the capital of Mizoram, Aizawl following incessant rains, said police officials. According to authorities, seven fatalities were confirmed initially by Mizoram Director General of Police, Anil Shukla, with subsequent reports raising the toll to ten. The […]
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J-K police attach two Pak-based terror handlers’ properties in Baramulla
Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached two terror handlers’ properties in Baramulla. The police said that the attached properties (3 Kanals and 19 Marlas) of land worth lacs belong to Jalal Din, son of Raj Mohd, resident of Zamboor Pattan, and Mohd Saki, son of Mastana Bhatti, resident of Kamalkote Uri. Both […]
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Delhi HC issues notice to ED on AAP leader Satyendar Jain default bail plea
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Kumar Jain’s default bail plea in the Money Laundering Case. Satyender Jain challenges Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court’s order passed on May 15, which had denied him default bail in the matter. The bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma after noting down […]
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“We have to find out the truth”: Karnataka Home Minister on Prajwal Revanna to appear before SIT
After JD(S) suspended MP Prajwal Revanna said that he will appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that they have to find out the truth now. “I saw the video. The legal process will continue. He has been given […]
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NIA conducts raids across states; 5 held for human trafficking, cyber fraud
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested five persons allegedly involved in human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate. According to an official release, the arrests took place on Monday following extensive searches conducted jointly by the NIA and state police forces in multiple locations across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh. NIA investigations have revealed […]
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Madhya Pradesh: 11 private schools booked in Jabalpur for “hiking fees illegally”
Madhya Pradesh Police have registered FIRs against 11 private schools in Jabalpur and arrested 20 people for allegedly hiking fees illegally and coercing students to buy books from private publishers. The district administration has also imposed a fine of Rs 22 lakh on the schools. “The figure that came out of […]
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‘Bomb’ written on tissue paper forced emergency evacuation of Indigo flight at Delhi airport
A tissue paper, with the word ”[email protected]” written on it, was found in the lavatory of an Indigo flight from Delhi to Varanasi, at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning prompting security agencies to conduct an inspection but it turned out to be a hoax, said a senior CISF official. Delhi fire services have confirmed that they received a […]
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Kerala: Fisherman killed in boat capsize in Muthalapozhi
A fisherman died after the fishing vessel he was travelling in capsized in Muthalapozhi in Kerala’s Thiruvanathapuram, authorities said on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Abraham hailed from Attingal municipality and his boat capsized while returning to shore in the Muthalapozhi harbour area. The boat was ferrying a total of four people at the time of the incident. Three […]