India

Pilgrim Dies After Losing Consciousness During Amarnath Yatra In Anantnag

10 Jul 2024 17:14 PM IST

Tragedy struck during the Amarnath Yatra in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, late on Tuesday night, as a pilgrim lost consciousness and subsequently passed away at Sheshnag Pahalgam. The deceased, identified as Davender Verma, aged 51 and hailing from Lucknow, reportedly fell unconscious and succumbed to his condition. According to official

Lord Balabhadra Idol Falls On Servitors During Puri Rath Yatra, 7 Injured

10 Jul 2024 17:00 PM IST

Idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra suffered a mishap during the Pahandi ritual as the idol of Lord Balabhadra fell on the Charamala (steps to the chariot), injuring at least seven servitors. The injured were promptly taken to Puri district headquarters hospital where they are reported to be

Zomato Turns 16: CEO Deepinder Goyal Celebrates With School Children With Wife Grecia

10 Jul 2024 16:53 PM IST

Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder and CEO of Zomato, recently marked a significant milestone as the food delivery giant celebrated its 16th anniversary. Joined by his wife Grecia Munoz and Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of Blinkit, a subsidiary of Zomato, Goyal chose to commemorate this occasion in a heartwarming and meaningful way.

Mumbai BMW Hit-And-Run: Mihir Shah Sent To 7-Day Police Custody

10 Jul 2024 16:48 PM IST

Mihir Shah, the main accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has been sent to police custody until July 16. Shah was arrested yesterday evening after evading authorities for over 72 hours. Father of accused is Rajesh Shah is suspended from Shiv Sena after the Hit and Run case. Mihir

Supreme Court Notices Bhavani Revanna in Abduction Case: What It Means

10 Jul 2024 16:27 PM IST

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, in connection with an abduction case. This notice follows a plea by the Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) challenging the High Court’s decision to grant her anticipatory bail. Bhavani Revanna

Pegasus Hacking: Mehbooba Mufti’s Daughter Iltija Alleges Phone Hacking

10 Jul 2024 16:03 PM IST

The Pegasus software, developed by Israeli company NSO, is back in the news. Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, has claimed that her mobile phone was hacked using this spy software. She shared a screenshot of an alert received on her iPhone to support

Same-Sex Marriage: SC Delays Review Plea After Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing

10 Jul 2024 15:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court postponed a review petition challenging the October 2023 judgment that queer couples cannot enjoy the fundamental right to marriage, with Justice Sanjeev Khanna recusing from proceedings in the case due to personal reasons. The development effectively means that Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud will have

PM Narendra Modi Receives Guard Of Honour In Austria

10 Jul 2024 15:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a state visit to Austria, received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna on Wednesday.

Old Assault Video Sparks Political Controversy in Bengal; 2 Arrested

10 Jul 2024 15:07 PM IST

An old video has surfaced, sparking a political firestorm in Bengal, after showing a brutal assault allegedly perpetrated by associates of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader inside a club in Kamarhati, North 24 Parganas. The incident, reportedly from February 2021, has ignited widespread condemnation. Two individuals have been taken into

IAS Probationer Transferred To Washim Following Misconduct Allegations

10 Jul 2024 15:06 PM IST

The Maharashtra state government has recently transferred IAS probationer Dr. Pooja Khedkar from Pune to Washim citing administrative reasons. This decision follows multiple complaints lodged against her conduct. Khedkar, despite being a probationary officer, reportedly used a beacon light on her private vehicle, a privilege not accorded to probationers. Additionally,

IMD Issues ‘Orange’ Alert For Mumbai And Konkan-Goa Amid Heavy Monsoon Rainfall

10 Jul 2024 15:05 PM IST

Mumbai and parts of Konkan and Goa are under an ‘orange’ alert until July 13 as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of vigorous monsoon conditions. Heavy rainfall continues to batter these regions, causing significant impacts in Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra, and various areas in Goa. Dapoli,

Kidney Transplant Racket: 7 Arrested, Including Two Bangladeshi Nationals

10 Jul 2024 15:03 PM IST

The night manager of Hotel Rampal Palace in Jasola was stunned when policemen arrived at 1 a.m. on June 16. “They showed him a piece of paper and went inside. Within minutes, they arrested two guests from Room No. 1, cleared out their belongings, locked the room, and confiscated all