India

Manipur DGP forms panel to probe charges of ‘excess force’ by forces

29 Sep 2023 08:11 AM IST

Taking cognisance of reports about allegations of use of “excess force” by security forces during the maintenance of law and order in the last few days in the Imphal area, Director General of Police Manipur Rajiv Singh on Thursday ordered to form a committee to look into the issues and

Main accused arrested; cop says people ‘helped’ Ujjain rape survivor with cash

29 Sep 2023 08:06 AM IST

The prime suspect in the horrific rape case of a young girl was arrested by the Ujjain Police on Thursday. The victim had been spotted walking door to door asking for assistance and was even shooed away by others. According to authorities, the accused, who has been named Bharat Soni,

M.S. Swaminathan, father of India’s Green Revolution, dies at 98

29 Sep 2023 08:00 AM IST

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, popularly known as M.S. Swaminathan, passed away at 11.20 am on Thursday at his home in Chennai. His last rites would reportedly be held on Sunday. He is survived by three daughters, including Dr Soumya Swaminathan, the former deputy director general at WHO. The world-renowned agronomist helped

Mumbai police save man doing online search for ‘ways to commit suicide’

28 Sep 2023 19:42 PM IST

According to the Mumbai police, they successfully intervened to save the life of a 28-year-old man who had exhibited suicidal tendencies, following an alert from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). This incident occurred on Thursday when Interpol sent an email to the police, revealing that the individual had been

West Bengal: Drugs worth Rs 1 crore seized in Murshidabad, 3 arrested

28 Sep 2023 19:07 PM IST

According to authorities, the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) reported the apprehension of three individuals and the seizure of Morphine valued at Rs 1 crore during a raid in the Murshidabad district. The operation, based on a tip-off, occurred on Wednesday afternoon near the Nowdapara Railgate, which falls within

ISRO Chief Somnath offers prayers at Gujarat’s Somnath temple

28 Sep 2023 17:33 PM IST

On Thursday, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chief S Somnath offered prayers at the iconic Somnath Mahadev temple. Somnath’s visit follows the success of India’s Chandrayaan-3 moon mission. “It’s our good luck as it was our effort to soft-land (Chandrayaan 3) on the Moon. It is the blessing of Lord

BJP Central leadership looking into the matter of BJP-AIADMK split

28 Sep 2023 16:15 PM IST

The BJP Central leadership is monitoring the situation regarding the breakup of the BJP-AIADMK alliance after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) announced its withdrawal from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) earlier this week. The formula was developed by the leadership, who will also implement it as needed.

Amit Shah to visit Bhopal on October 1 and discuss election strategy

28 Sep 2023 16:03 PM IST

According to sources close to the party, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to Bhopal on Sunday to attend party meetings, hear from candidates, and strategize with state leaders ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh. According to sources, Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Bhopal

Bhagwant Mann has become thirsty for blood, says Congress leader Khaira

28 Sep 2023 15:59 PM IST

Describing the current situation as ‘Vendetta Politics,’ Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira asserted on Thursday that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has developed a thirst for vengeance. Khaira made these remarks while addressing the media outside the court complex in Fazilka, where he was brought by Punjab police following his

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit to Bihar tomorrow

28 Sep 2023 15:40 PM IST

On September 29, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is scheduled to arrive in Bihar for the first time. According to a press release from the Vice President’s Secretariat, Dhankar’s interaction with the faculty and students of Nalanda University will be one of the visit’s major highlights. This university is well-known for

AAP on Sukhpal Khaira’s detention:”Proper investigation will be conducted…,”

28 Sep 2023 15:29 PM IST

After Sukhpal Singh Khaira, a Congress MLA, was taken into custody in connection with a 2015 drug-related case, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sushil Gupta claimed that it was well known that the Congress lawmaker had engaged in the drug trade and that a proper investigation would now be carried out.

This is what happens when somebody speaks against govt, says Sukhpal Khaira’s son

28 Sep 2023 13:51 PM IST

Following the apprehension of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh, Mehtab Singh, the son of Khaira, claimed on Thursday that such consequences transpire when an individual voices dissent against the government. In an early morning operation that took place on Thursday, a Punjab Police squad arrived at Khaira’s residence and carried out