India

Alert Issued in UP bordering Haryana

03 Aug 2023 09:07 AM IST

An alert has been sounded in Saharanpur, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar districts of Uttar Pradesh bordering Haryana in the wake of communal violence in the neighbouring state, a senior police official said on Wednesday. Checking is also being conducted in areas along the Haryana-Uttar Pradesh border to keep an eye on

Gadkari pledges Rs 400 cr for restoration of flood-hit Kullu

03 Aug 2023 09:05 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday jointly assessed the aftermath of the recent disaster that ravaged Kullu district. Both the leaders visited five flood-hit areas and interacted with the people affected by the calamity besides seeking insights

Weapons, opium recovered in search op carried out in all Punjab prisons

03 Aug 2023 09:04 AM IST

In order to keep vigil against unlawful activities, substances and electronic devices in the jails, Punjab Police in a joint operation with the Prison department on Wednesday launched a special operation named “OPS Satark” under which simultaneous searches were carried out at all jails in the state. The operation was

‘Reverse drone’ activity a concern, fifty three drones recovered in Punjab so far

03 Aug 2023 09:04 AM IST

A forensic analysis of drones shot down on the India-Pakistan border has left security agencies worried, as in a few cases, drones were found to have originated from the Indian side. A senior official confirmed that as of now, they have found only a few such cases, but cautioned that

Haryana Police closely monitoring social media for rumours, misinformation

03 Aug 2023 09:03 AM IST

Even as the situation in Nuh slowly returned to normal, authorities in adjoining districts including Faridabad, Gurugram and Palwal were on alert on Wednesday even as the state government began cracking down on the culprits. In a bid to restore the peace, senior Police officials including the state DGP PK

Search operation underway, 116 suspects arrested so far: CM

03 Aug 2023 09:01 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday described the Nuh incident as unfortunate, adding that two Home Guards and four civilians had lost their lives in the violence. Besides this, the Chief Minister said, a number of individuals have sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at medical facilities

Court reserves order on Jagdish Tytler’s anticipatory bail plea for August 4

03 Aug 2023 08:58 AM IST

A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved for August 4 its order on the anticipatory bail application of Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing of three people in Pul Bangash area here during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Special Judge Vikas Dhull reserved the order after hearing

Can’t direct PM to be present in House: RS chairman tells Opposition

03 Aug 2023 08:56 AM IST

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar told the Opposition on Wednesday that he could not and would not order Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appear in the House since it was the PM’s right, like any other MP, to be present in the House. The Opposition continued to press the Prime

Delhi CM promises to provide best educational facilities for poor

03 Aug 2023 08:56 AM IST

The AAP government will ensure that the poor and the underprivileged have access to the best educational facilities in Delhi government schools, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the inauguration of a new school building in Deoli Pahari, Sangam Vihar, the chief minister said that for the

Oracle Cloud supercharges DIKSHA, India’s national ed-tech platform

03 Aug 2023 08:39 AM IST

In a progressive stride to enhance India’s education technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has been chosen by the Ministry of Education to upgrade DIKSHA, the national platform for knowledge sharing. Oracle India’s senior vice-president, Shailender Kumar, confirmed the development at a recent briefing. This move aims to enhance the platform’s

CUET not tied to CBSE syllabus, levels field for all boards

03 Aug 2023 08:37 AM IST

In a pivotal clarification, the Ministry of Education has stated that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduates is not linked to the CBSE syllabus, but instead examines the general understanding of various class 12 subjects across all educational boards. Union Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar, made

Brijlal Khabri claims violence in Manipur, Nuh aims to sway 2024 elections

03 Aug 2023 08:36 AM IST

Brijlal Khabri, the president of the UP Congress Committee, has alleged a conspiracy behind the recent violent incidents in Manipur and Haryana’s Nuh. He claimed these incidents were orchestrated to impact the Lok Sabha elections slated for early next year. Khabri urged the public to recognize the crucial role the