India

No plans for introducing new international flights from Chandigarh

25 Jul 2024 22:50 PM IST

The possibility of introducing more international flights from Chandigarh appears unlikely, according to India’s Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol. In a written response to the Rajya Sabha, Mohol clarified that the decision to start international flights from any location, including Amritsar and Chandigarh, is solely a commercial

Digital summons system set to launch in Chandigarh

25 Jul 2024 22:43 PM IST

Chandigarh is set to implement a digital summons system. This means that employees will no longer deliver physical summons to people’s homes, instead, summons will be sent directly to individuals’ phones. The new system will use an e-summon app, which has been developed and is currently undergoing trial runs. Employees

Qatar Espionage Case: Why The Eighth Ex Indian Navy Officer Still In Qatar? Know The Reason

25 Jul 2024 21:39 PM IST

Following the months, when seven ex-Indian navy officers came back to India, after facing death sentence for an alleged espionage case, the MEA on Thursday, revealed the reason, that why the eighth Indian Navy officer is still there in Qatar. Why The 8th Navy Officer Is Still In Qatar? Answering

BJP appeals to LG for immediate appointment of Scheduled Caste Mayor

25 Jul 2024 20:21 PM IST

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned Arvind Kejriwal’s delay in appointing a Scheduled Caste Mayor in Delhi. They have written to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, demanding both the appointment of a Scheduled Caste Mayor for the Municipal Corporation (MCD) and the formation of the

Manipur CM Hopeful of Resolving Unrest in Upcoming Meeting with PM Modi

25 Jul 2024 20:14 PM IST

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed optimism about finding a solution to the ongoing unrest in the state as he departed for Delhi. He is scheduled to attend a NITI Aayog meeting and a Chief Ministers’ Conclave, both presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Singh is hopeful

Bangladesh Takes Offence Against Mamata Bannerjee’s Shelter Comments, Says MEA

25 Jul 2024 19:18 PM IST

On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs has recently claimed that India had gotten a ‘diplomatic note’ from Dhaka. It has ‘protested’ recent ‘shelter’ comments made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee. Issuing a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said ‘I can confirm that we have received

Kathua Terror Attack: Two Jaish Operatives Arrested

25 Jul 2024 19:02 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Police nabbed two Jaish-e-Mohammad operators on Thursday for providing food and a hotspot connection to the terrorists who carried out the July 8 ambush on an army convoy in Kathua’s Badnota hamlet. The attack killed five troops, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), and injured five

Heavy Rains Paralyze Pimpri-Chinchwad: Floods & Tree Falls Disrupt Life

25 Jul 2024 18:38 PM IST

Pimpri-Chinchwad has faced severe disruptions since Tuesday due to heavy rain. The rising water level of the Pavana river has resulted in multiple tree falls by Wednesday, damaging vehicles and causing traffic jams. Additionally, a fire broke out, and a wall collapsed at Zero Boys Chowk in Sant Tukaram Nagar,

NTA Announces Revised NEET-UG 2024 Results

25 Jul 2024 18:30 PM IST

On Thursday, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the revised or new NEET-UG 2024 results. These results were declared, after supreme court ordered the removal of extra marks awarded to some selected students over physics question. In the beginning, NTA gave extra marks to candidates, who gave a wrong answer

Over 6,700 Indian Students Return From Bangladesh With Government Cooperation: MEA

25 Jul 2024 18:24 PM IST

More than 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh with excellent cooperation from the Sheikh Hasina government, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. The Indian High Commission arranged safe and secure travel for the students to border crossings or airports, he said in a weekly

Pune Floods: Torrential Rains Claim 4 Lives; Army Deployed For Rescue Operations

25 Jul 2024 18:11 PM IST

Heavy rain has caused severe waterlogging in various parts of Pune, disrupting normal life. Schools have been closed, and residential apartments in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad are flooded. Three people were electrocuted while navigating a waterlogged street. Mumbai and nearby areas like Thane are also experiencing heavy rainfall. Waterlogging has affected areas

India Responds To US Official’s Concerns Over Modi’s Recent Visit To Russia: “Respect Our Sovereignty”

25 Jul 2024 18:08 PM IST

In response to a U.S. official’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Russia, India emphasized its right to determine its foreign relations based on its own interests. The Ministry of External Affairs underscored the historical ties between India and Russia, highlighting that all nations have the autonomy