India

Home buyers duped again with false promises in Doon valley

23 Nov 2023 08:29 AM IST

Complaints were brought before the Special Court (PMLA), Dehradun on 18 November, 2023 against the directors of M/s Pushpanjali Realms & Infratech Ltd and others, in a case related to cheating and duping of innocent flat buyers. The Court has taken cognizance of the Prosecution Complaint. ED initiated investigation on

Manipur govt disburses Rs 5 crores as compensation to women victims

23 Nov 2023 08:28 AM IST

The Manipur government has informed the Supreme Court on the disbursement of Rs 5 crores to the Women Victims Compensation Fund, established to provide compensation to women who were victims of the state. A bench of CJI D Y Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had asked the state

DGCA imposes Rs 10 lakh penalty on Air India over violations

23 Nov 2023 08:27 AM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for its non-compliance with regulations related to facilities required for passengers. Following inspections at Kochi, Bengaluru, and Delhi airports, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) discovered that Air India was not

Battle royale awaits Kamareddi in Telangana

23 Nov 2023 08:25 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister KCR and Congress candidate Revanth Reddy are vying for Kamareddi as their second constituency. The competition in this constituency would have been ordinary if not for the participation of two prominent leaders. The political landscape in Kamareddy has become charged with excitement as two political giants gear

Domestic demand key to India’s resilience: Shaktikanta Das

23 Nov 2023 08:24 AM IST

Even as India’s real GDP looks poised for growth of 6.5 per cent in both 2023-24 and 2024-25, making it one of the fastest growing large economies in the world, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday signalled that the monetary policy would remain watchful and actively disinflationary

UCC in Assam by February, will change Hyderabad name to Bhagyanagar: Sarma

23 Nov 2023 08:22 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Uniform Civil Code Bill will be passed in Assam by February 2024 and no one will be allowed to have more than one wife. He further said that even the Muslim society has been supporting the initiative when it was put for

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Horizontal drilling reaches 42 metres

23 Nov 2023 07:51 AM IST

Horizontal drilling to evacuate trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi has reached 42 metres or 67% of the blockade, rekindling hopes of the stranded 41 persons coming out soon. In a statement, the government said the second lifeline for food distribution is functioning efficiently, ensuring an ample food

“G20 Recognized as People’s-20 During India’s Presidency,” says PM Modi at virtual summit

22 Nov 2023 18:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that the G20 was recognized as the People’s 20 during India’s presidency of the grouping, emphasizing the widespread participation of millions of people in events across the country. Speaking at the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit, PM Modi expressed pride in India’s role in

Mayawati Slams Congress on OBC Reservation Implementation, Praises BSP

22 Nov 2023 18:16 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati launched her party’s campaign for the Telangana assembly election on Wednesday, taking a dig at the previous Congress government. Mayawati asserted that the OBC community obtained reservations due to the efforts of the BSP, not the Congress party. Addressing a public rally in Telangana’s

Former PMO Advisor Pledges Work on Next Phase Post Uttarkashi Tunnel Incident

22 Nov 2023 17:30 PM IST

According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, efforts at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site in Uttarkashi, where 41 workers are trapped, are intensifying, with approximately 67% of Augur drilling completed. The horizontal pipe has been inserted up to 45 meters, paving the way for the next stage of the

30 Lakh Devotees Participate in Ayodhya’s Annual Chaudah Kosi Parikrama

22 Nov 2023 16:08 PM IST

In a remarkable display of devotion, approximately 30 lakh people congregated in Ayodhya to participate in the Chaudah Kosi Parikrama, a sacred Hindu ritual involving circumambulation around a revered object. The parikrama, observed on Kartik Akshaya Navami, commenced at 2:09 a.m. on November 20 and concluded on Tuesday night around

Land for Job case: Delhi Court sends entrepreneur Amit Katyal to judicial custody

22 Nov 2023 15:58 PM IST

Businessman Amit Katyal, the promoter of AK Infosystems, was placed under judicial custody remand until December 5 by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Wednesday. In connection with an alleged land-for-jobs scam, the Enforcement Directorate recently placed him under arrest. Lalu Prasad Yadav, the chief minister of Bihar and