India

Chandigarh Court Issues Notices to Punjab on Former Moga SSP Charanjit Sharma’s Application

31 Jul 2024 17:55 PM IST

A local court has issued notices to the Punjab government regarding an application submitted by former Moga Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Charanjit Sharma. The application seeks to adjourn the hearing of the Behbal Kalan firing case until the completion of further investigation. Sharma’s application is based on the claim

“Painful Disaster,” Says Kerala CM; 144 Bodies Recovered, 191 Missing in Wayanad Landslides

31 Jul 2024 17:47 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has provided an update on the extensive rescue operations underway in the Wayanad district, which has been devastated by a severe landslide. Describing the situation as “unprecedented and painful,” Vijayan reported that a total of 1,592 people have been rescued through coordinated efforts. Unfortunately, 144

Ladhowal Toll Plaza Reopens After 46-Day Farmer Protest

31 Jul 2024 17:33 PM IST

Ladhowal Toll Plaza Reopens After 46-Day Farmer ProtestAfter a 46-day protest by various farmer unions, the Ladhowal toll plaza, the state’s most expensive, has reopened, with commuters now required to pay the hefty toll fee. A significant police presence was deployed at the barrier early Wednesday morning to ensure the

Ladakh Sizzles: Record Temperatures Threaten Glaciers, Flood Alert Issued

31 Jul 2024 17:24 PM IST

Ladakh’s soaring temperatures have raised concerns, according to the region’s India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director, Sonam Lotus. Leh recorded a scorching 30.5 degrees Celsius on July 30, prompting worries about accelerated glacier melting. While acknowledging that July and August are Ladakh’s hottest months, Lotus emphasized the unusual intensity of this

Gautam Adani Donates Rs 5 Crore For Kerala’s Wayanad Landslide Relief

31 Jul 2024 17:18 PM IST

Gautam Adani, Chairman and founder of the Adani Group, expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the Wayanad landslide and pledged Rs 5 crore to support relief efforts in Kerala. The death toll from the landslides in the Meppadi area of Wayanad district, triggered by continuous rainfall, has risen

MHA Boosts Rewards for Informers

31 Jul 2024 17:01 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has significantly increased financial rewards for informers aiding security forces in operational areas. After a 22-year hiatus, the MHA has enhanced the financial powers of top officials in paramilitary forces and intelligence agencies. Director-Generals of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles, National

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Airstrike in Iran, 24 Hours After Sharing Stage with Nitin Gadkari

31 Jul 2024 16:56 PM IST

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a predawn airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after sharing the stage with Union minister Nitin Gadkari and other international leaders at the inauguration of Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian. The inauguration ceremony on Tuesday was attended by senior officials

Delhi Coaching Center Deaths: MCD Admits Failure, Meets Protesting Students

31 Jul 2024 16:49 PM IST

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) authorities met with a group of students on Wednesday who have been on a hunger strike since Saturday, July 27, to protest the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in a flooded coaching center basement in Old Rajinder Nagar, Central Delhi. MCD Additional Commissioner Tariq Thomas

Chandumajra destroyed Akali Dal in many districts, his expulsion will help party: NK Sharma

31 Jul 2024 16:48 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal Treasurer and two-time former MLA NK Sharma have said that former MP Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra has destroyed Akali Dal in many state districts and his expulsion will only prove helpful for the party. In a statement released today, NK Sharma said that Chandumajra started his political

Delhi Adds 320 New Electric Buses, Expanding Fleet To 1,970

31 Jul 2024 16:45 PM IST

On Tuesday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena inaugurated 320 new electric buses, expanding the city’s fleet to 1,970 electric vehicles. This move is part of Delhi’s broader strategy to tackle air pollution and enhance public transport infrastructure. At the launch event held at Baansera, Saxena emphasized that these additions

‘BJP and Congress have been fiercely anti-OBC,’ says BSP supremo Mayawati

31 Jul 2024 16:27 PM IST

BSP supremo Mayawati criticised both the BJP and Congress over the caste census row in the ongoing parliament session on Wednesday, stating that both parties have been fiercely anti-OBC. Taking to the social media platform X, she said, “Yesterday, the ongoing dispute between Congress and BJP, especially on caste and

Wayanad Landslides: Amit Shah Says Kerala Received Early Warning on July 23

31 Jul 2024 16:11 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the effectiveness of the Centre’s early warning system in disaster management, noting that it has been instrumental in preventing casualties in various states. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Amit Shah detailed how the Centre had issued timely alerts to state governments, including