India

Sanjay Raut Demands Public Release Of Chandiwal Commission Report

05 Aug 2024 13:06 PM IST

Amid the ongoing feud between Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NCP (SCP) leader Anil Deshmukh, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday criticized Fadnavis and demanded the public release of the Chandiwal Commission report. Speaking at a press conference, Raut highlighted the issues surrounding the Lok Sabha

Delhi Excise Policy Case: HC Set To Rule On Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail Plea Today

05 Aug 2024 13:02 PM IST

The Delhi High Court is set to announce its verdict at 2:30 PM on Monday regarding Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Delhi excise policy case. The court will also rule on the Chief Minister’s request for bail in

Will It Rain In Delhi Today? IMD’s Latest Forecast

05 Aug 2024 12:50 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Delhi’s minimum temperature on Monday morning was 26 degrees Celsius. The city experienced a humid start with a relative humidity of 82 percent at 8:30 am. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 55, placing it in the ‘satisfactory’ category, which ranges

Over 3 lakh candidates compete for 71,000 DU UG seats

05 Aug 2024 12:31 PM IST

Delhi University (DU) has registered a total of 300,090 candidates for the 71,000 available undergraduate seats for the 2024-25 academic session, according to a senior university official. The registration period remains open until August 7, and numbers are expected to increase as more candidates complete their applications. Out of the

Centre’s Waqf Reform Plans: Naqvi Urges Action, Dismisses ‘Touch Me Not’ Approach

05 Aug 2024 12:25 PM IST

AIMPLB spokesperson S Q R Ilyas has urged all Muslim organizations to unite against the government’s proposed reforms to the Waqf system. This comes in response to media reports suggesting that the Centre plans to amend the Waqf Act to improve accountability and transparency in Waqf boards. BJP leader Mukhtar

Himachal Pradesh: flash floods disrupt Manali-Leh highway in Lahaul spiti

05 Aug 2024 12:08 PM IST

On Monday, two separate flash flood incidents were reported in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti district. The Manali-Leh National Highway 3 was blocked near Zingzingbar due to these floods. Heavy rains triggered a sudden surge of water, which caused significant damage to the road, leading to the accumulation of debris

Government Expected to Introduce Bill to Amend Wakf Act Today

05 Aug 2024 11:35 AM IST

The government plans to introduce a Bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 Wakf Act today. The proposed amendments aim to restrict the Waqf Board’s power to designate properties and will require Waqf boards to register their assets with district collectors to guarantee accurate property valuation. The objective to introduce

Delhi tragedy: Students to protest for compensation

05 Aug 2024 11:24 AM IST

The protests outside the coaching institutes of Old Rajinder Nagar in Delhi marked the ninth day on Monday as students demanded compensation from the government and Rau’s IAS study circle for the tragic death of three UPSC aspirants due to flooding in the coaching institute’s basement. Akansha one of the

Mumbai: Chairperson Bites Off Resident’s Thumb During Fight, Police Investigate

05 Aug 2024 10:53 AM IST

In a disturbing incident in Dahisar, Mumbai, the chairperson of a residential society has been accused of biting off a flat owner’s thumb during a heated altercation. The 67-year-old chairperson, Nityanand Padiyal, has been detained by the police, who are currently investigating the incident. The altercation occurred on August 4

Intense search and rescue ongoing in Samej village after cloudburst: Himachal Pradesh

05 Aug 2024 10:17 AM IST

Relief and rescue operations are in full swing in Samej village, near Rampur in Shimla district, following severe cloudbursts that have wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh. The catastrophic weather event has caused extensive damage, particularly affecting the hill station and its surrounding areas. The situation in Samej village has prompted

Kim Jong Un unveils 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers in North Korea

05 Aug 2024 10:06 AM IST

North Korean troops received a new tactical ballistic missile system, as reported by the country’s state media, KCNA. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the delivery of this advanced missile system at a ceremonial event in Pyongyang, according to Yonhap news agency, citing KCNA. The event unveiled 250 new

Progress must consider the most marginalized: Gujarat CM

05 Aug 2024 09:52 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Krishi Bank’s new digital boardroom in Ahmedabad, emphasizing the importance of inclusive progress that benefits the most marginalized members of society. During his visit, Chief Minister Patel officially commissioned the state-of-the-art boardroom, the first of its kind in the country, which features advanced