India

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Trapped workers being rescued, CM visits site

14 Nov 2023 08:20 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Monday, reached for the ground inspection of a landslide in the tunnel near Silkyara, Uttarkashi. During this, he took stock of the ongoing rescue and relief operations to rescue the workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel. The Chief Minister himself went to the

Apartment fire claims 9 lives in Hyderabad

14 Nov 2023 08:04 AM IST

In a grim incident on Monday, a devastating fire engulfed Balaji Enclave, residential apartments located at Bazarghat, resulting into the tragic loss of nine lives. Later, the Nampally Police booked a case against the owner, Ramesh Jaiswal, under Sections 304 (II), 285, 286 of IPC, and 9B (i) (6) of

PMO acts promptly on techie’s plaint, quickly solves sewerage woes in Karnataka village

14 Nov 2023 08:02 AM IST

In a surprising turn of events, Chandrasekhar, a software engineer working from home in Budanur village, Mandya taluk, successfully resolved a longstanding drainage issue near his residence by filing a complaint directly to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Chandrasekhar had initially brought the deteriorating condition of the drain next to

TMC appoints Mahua Moitra as District Chief of Krishnanagar in West Bengal

13 Nov 2023 17:54 PM IST

In a strategic move, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has appointed Mahua Moitra as District Chief in her Krishnanagar constituency. This decision is part of a broader initiative where the party has named new District Presidents across West Bengal and assigned some members to the post of State Secretary. A press

PM Modi to Launch PM PVTG Development Mission on November 15

13 Nov 2023 17:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil the PM PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) Development Mission on January 15, coinciding with Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, marking a significant step towards the holistic development of PVTGs. The Rs 24,000 crore mission, a first-of-its-kind since Independence, will be implemented through the convergence

CBI Seeks LG’s Approval to Investigate Extortion Charges Against Satyendar Jain in Delhi

13 Nov 2023 13:44 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought permission from Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to investigate allegations against Satyendar Jain, the former jail minister of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, for extortion during his tenure. Jain and ex-Jail Superintendent Raj Kumar are accused of extorting money from high-profile

CRPF and Assam Police Seize Large Amount of Explosives in Cachar, One Detained

13 Nov 2023 13:15 PM IST

In a joint operation, the police and CRPF captured a man and confiscated a large amount of explosives in Assam’s Cachar district. Acting on confidential information, a joint team launched an operation at Silchar Kalain Road under Kalain police station. The apprehended person, identified as Nazim Uddin (22) from Sundaura

Mumbai Police Registers FIR Against 32, Alleges Fraud and Gambling

13 Nov 2023 13:07 PM IST

Mumbai police have filed a case against 32 individuals, including the promoter of the Mahadev betting app, under various sections related to fraud and gambling. The complaint, filed by social worker Prakash Bankar from Matunga, alleges that people were defrauded to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore through the app.

S Jaishankar Celebrates Diwali at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London, Highlights India’s Economic Growth

13 Nov 2023 11:32 AM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, who is on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom, observed Diwali by praying at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) in London. Outside the temple, he underlined India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, lauding its leadership, vision, and good

Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir-themed Kali puja Pandal going to be showcased in Guwahati

11 Nov 2023 17:12 PM IST

After the Durga Puja celebration, Kali Puja festive fervour has now gripped Guwahati and a pandal of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir theme has now attracted the people of the city. This year, Vivekananda Sporting Club of Kalapahar known for organizing grand Kali Puja in Guwahati, has built Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir-themed pandal

Delhi Environment Minister Urges UP Transport Minister to Crack Down on Non-Destined Vehicles

11 Nov 2023 14:52 PM IST

Gopal Rai, Delhi’s Environment Minister, has issued a letter to the Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister requesting action on the transportation of non-destined cars into Delhi from the UP border to reduce pollution in the city. “In this regard, it is requested that directions be issued to the concerned to ensure

Telangana: Congress’ Palvai Sravanthi quits party, alleges commercialisation

11 Nov 2023 14:12 PM IST

In a blow to Congress party ahead of the Telangana polls, Congress leader and spokesperson Palvai Sravanthi on Saturday announced that she is quitting the party in all capacities with immediate effect. Sravanthi said she had waited for a long period, with a hope that the leaders sitting in Delhi