India

21 die in boat capsize disaster in Malappuram in Kerala

08 May 2023 10:17 AM IST

The death toll in the Malappuram boat capsize incident rose to 21 on Monday, the Regional Fire Range Officer said. The incident happened in the Malappuram district in Kerala, where a tourist boat capsized near the Tanur coast. According to the sources, Regional Fire Range Officer Shiju KK said, “So

EC working in biased manner, alleges Congress

08 May 2023 09:56 AM IST

The Election Commission of India came under a strongly worded attack from the Congress for its ‘proactive zeal that is solely reserved for the opposition.’ The Congress, through its national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, has sent a 15 pages preliminary response to the EC through Chief

ED whiffs Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam, main accused apprehended

08 May 2023 02:07 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced on Sunday that evidence of “unprecedented” corruption and money laundering of Rs 2,000 crore has been collected in connection with the sale of liquor in Chhattisgarh. According to the ED, money was “illegally” collected on “every bottle” of liquor sold in the state, and an

Book titled ‘Cyber Encounters’ on cybercrime unveiled by CM Dhami

07 May 2023 17:33 PM IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday released a book titled “Cyber Encounters” at St. Joseph’s Academy, Rajpur Road. DGP Uttarakhand Ashok Kumar and former DRDO scientist OP Manocha authored a book which has been praised by CM Dhami for its relevance to an important subject. The book analyzes cyber

Goa CM said ‘BJP will get more votes due to Bajrang Dal ban row in karnataka’

07 May 2023 16:01 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday hit out at the Congress party alleging that it is “dividing” people in the name of caste and religion. “Congress is dividing people in the name of caste and religion but we are asking people to vote for us in the lines of

BJP alleges ‘sex for job scandal’ against AAP minister in Punjab

07 May 2023 15:31 PM IST

The spat between the BJP and AAP continues as the saffron party alleges that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding the complaint of alleged ‘sexual misconduct’ by a state minister with a boy, and demanded to dismiss him from the cabinet. The

Watch liquor scam’s real truth: Delhi CM on AAP’s “big disclosure”

07 May 2023 12:53 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday asked people to watch the “big disclosure” which will be made by the Aam Aadmi Party on the alleged liquor scam in the afternoon today. Responding to a tweet by Delhi Minister Atishi claiming that the party will make a “big disclosure” in

Amit Shah holds roadshow in Belagavi

06 May 2023 18:37 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Belagavi’s Chikkodi area on Saturday.Amit Shah was seated in a specially designed vehicle, and he greeted the people who had gathered there. During the roadshow, BJP supporters and party workers were queued up throughout the road from where the cavalcade was

Delhi HC summons Union Health Secretary over non-compliance of orders

06 May 2023 18:24 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has summoned the Secretary of the Union Health Ministry over noncompliance with its directive directing the release of Rs 5 crore for the treatment of children suffering from rare diseases. The court said it could not turn a blind eye to the plight of the children.

Meghalaya CM Sangma examines evacuation process of students from violence hit Manipur

06 May 2023 16:18 PM IST

Amid the violence in Manipur, the National People’s Party-led Meghalaya government on Saturday held a meeting to review the status of the ongoing evacuation process of its students from the violence-hit State. The meeting was chaired by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. Taking to Twitter, CM Sangma said, “Held meeting

Manipur students scuffle in Delhi University area, situation under control, says police

06 May 2023 16:04 PM IST

Violence spread to Delhi despite reports that the situation in Manipur had calmed down, with a group of Kuki students living near the Delhi University North Campus reporting that a gang of Meiteis had attacked them. The following day, on Friday, the students claimed they tried to register an FIR

PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning gold in Doha Diamond League

06 May 2023 13:43 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra, a javelin thrower, received appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday after taking home the gold medal at the 2023 Wanda Diamond League in Doha. The Olympic champion recorded a distance of 88.67 m in his first attempt in the men’s javelin throw and secured the first