India

Hoarding collpase points to violation of rules

15 May 2024 00:54 AM IST

The contract document that was issued by Commissioner of Police, Railways, Mumbai on 7 December 2021 to the private advertisement agencies that had erected the massive billboard in Ghatkopar, which had collapsed on Monday killing at least 14 people, had clearly stated that the said company- the Mulund West based

Kejriwal orders action in Maliwal assault case

15 May 2024 00:50 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday acknowledged an incident involving misbehaviour by Vibhav Kumar, the personal assistant of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, with party leader Swati Maliwal. Singh condemned the incident and reported that Chief Minister Kejriwal has ordered strict action in the case. Maliwal has already

EAM Jaishankar: Very Abnormal Deployment Today Along The LAC

15 May 2024 00:40 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Tuesday that China breached agreements in 2020 by deploying a significant number of forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Jaishankar added that India reacted by deploying its own troops in response, resulting in an “very abnormal deployment” along the

Historically Speaking: Famous Indira Gandhi Slogan ‘Gareebi Hatao’ Coined By This Man

14 May 2024 22:36 PM IST

In an interview with ‘Historically Speaking’, senior journalist Pankaj Vohra revealed an interesting anecdote to Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma about how former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi needed somebody to coin a slogan. The slogan ‘Wo Kehte Hai Indira Hatao Mein Kehti Hu Garibi Hatao’ was given by the former PM

PM Modi Declares Assets Worth Rs 3.02 Crore, Owns No House And No Car

14 May 2024 21:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially declared assets worth Rs 3.02 crore in his nomination papers filed for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. According to these documents, PM Modi does not own a house or a car but holds Rs 52,920 in cash and has bank deposits amounting to 2.85

Mumbai Weather: IMD Issues Alert Strong Winds, Rain Expected In The Next 3-4 Hours

14 May 2024 20:57 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning on Tuesday about the likelihood of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate rain in isolated areas within the Mumbai suburban region over the next three to four hours. The IMD also cautioned about gusty winds with speeds ranging between 40-50 kmph accompanying

Mamata Banerjee Offers To Cook Fish For PM Modi, BJP Says ‘Ploy To Trap PM’

14 May 2024 20:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for eating fish during Navratri, offering to cook for Modi herself. Speaking at an election rally in Kolkata, Banerjee said she was prepared to prepare a meal for Modi but

CBI Arrests Dheeraj Wadhawan In ₹34,000 Crore DHFL Bank Fraud Investigation

14 May 2024 20:29 PM IST

Dheeraj Wadhawan, previously arrested in connection with the Yes Bank corruption case and later released on bail, faces further legal complications as authorities pursue dues related to alleged financial irregularities. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been investigating a case involving Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL), where a

Bomb Threats Escalate In Delhi: Tihar Jail Joins Schools And Hospitals As Target

14 May 2024 18:56 PM IST

Once again, Delhi faces a bomb scare as Tihar Jail receives threatening emails following similar incidents at schools and hospitals. Jail authorities have alerted the Delhi Police about a bomb threat received via email, echoing recent incidents targeting educational and medical institutions across the city. Days after numerous schools and

Viral Video Sparks Outrage: Man Caught Assaulting Golden Retriever in Gurugram Elevator

14 May 2024 18:53 PM IST

In New Delhi, a distressing video capturing a man purportedly assaulting a Golden Retriever inside an elevator of a Gurugram apartment complex has sparked outrage on social media. The CCTV footage, shared on platform X (formerly Twitter) by Vidit Sharma, highlights the escalating concern of animal cruelty, urging for immediate

Who Is Supriya Bhardwaj, Congress Party’s New National Media Coordinator?

14 May 2024 18:50 PM IST

The Congress party has named Supriya Bhardwaj as its new National Media Coordinator, effective immediately. This decision was announced by Pawan Khera, who chairs the Media and Publicity Department of the party. The appointment of Supriya Bhardwaj to this role comes during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, with four phases

SC Refuses To Hear Plea Seeking Disqualification Of PM Modi In Hate Speech

14 May 2024 18:11 PM IST

The supreme court on Tuesday denied entertaining a public interest Litigation, that seeks to disqualify the prime minister for six years from elections, for his alleged hate speeches and using religion during political campaigns on Tuesday. Further, the bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, let the petitioner