Delhi schools to remain closed till Jan 12 for students upto Class 5 due to cold wave weather
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government has extended the winter break till Jan 12 for students from nursery to Class 5 owing to the cold weather condition.
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Madhya Pradesh Police locates all 26 girls missing from children's home in Bhopal
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Police has successfully located all 26 girls who were reported missing from an illegally operated children's home in Bhopal, media reported.
Bengal ration scam: ED issues lookout notice against TMC leader missing since attack on probe team
Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh, who has been missing since yesterday after an ED team was attacked on the way to raid his residence in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal in connection with the public distribution system (PDS) scam, media reports said.
DGCA directs Indian airlines to conduct immediate inspection after Alaska Airlines mishap
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a directive to Indian air operators, directing them to immediately conduct a one-time inspection of emergency exits on all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft currently in operation within their fleets, media reports said.
26 girls go missing from illegal children's home in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal
Bhopal: Twenty-six girls have gone missing from a children’s home, allegedly run without a government permit, in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal, media reports said.
Kerala church removes priest Shaiju Kurien from key positions amid protest over joining BJP
A Kerala church has removed a priest from his duties following protests against him for joining the BJP while holding influential positions in the diocese.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging UP government's ban on halal-certified products
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea that challenged the UP government's notification that puts a complete ban on the sale, storage and distribution of Halal-certified products in the east Indian state.
BSF thwarts smuggling attempt by Pakistani smugglers, recovers 3.2 kg heroin during search operation
On hearing the sound of a dropping of some material, Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab troops on Saturday launched a search operation and recovered 3.2kg of heroin wrapped with yellow adhesive tape, from the village Daoke in this district.
Canada’s four-decade dance with Khalistan extremism
In a recent interview, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over the growth of Khalistani extremism generated out of Canada, blaming the Canadian political landscape for providing space for separatists to propagate their radical ideology.
Ambati Rayudu quits Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP within 10 days since joining
Vijayawada/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu on Saturday quit Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP within 10 days after he joined the state's ruling party.
ED arrests TMC leader Shankar Adhya in Bengal ration scam
Kolkata/UNI: Trinamool Congress leader and former chairman of Bongaon Municipality in North 24 Parganas Shankar Adhya was on Saturday arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from his home after a marathon interrogation, official sources said.
Indian Navy evacuate all crew members from cargo vessel after foiling hijack bid
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Navy evacuated all 21 crew members including 15 Indians onboard the cargo vessel MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea on Friday.
Five killed in massive train fire in Bangladesh ahead of polls
Dhaka: At least five people were killed in Bangladesh after a massive fire erupted in a passenger train on Friday.
'800-1000 mob intended to cause death': Enforcement Directorate on Bengal attack
New Delhi/IBNS: Giving chilling details about the attack on its officials in Bengal's Sandeshkhali during a raid, allegedly by supporters of a Trinamool Congress leader, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said the mob consisted of 800-1,000 people and that there was an "intention to cause death".
Chinese state media praises India’s strides in economic, foreign policy under PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Under the shadow of a decades-old border conflict, China’s state-run Global Times has heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's strides in economic progress, social governance, and foreign policy.
Myanmar refugees will not be sent back, Amit Shah assures Mizoram CM
Aizawl/IBNS/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma that Myanmar refugees who are sheltering in the state will not be sent back until and unless peace is restored in the neighbouring country.
Cabinet approves Ministry of Earth Sciences PRITHVI scheme
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, for implementation during the period from 2021-26 at an overall cost of Rs. 4,797 crores.
Supreme Court agrees to consider plea for urgent hearing on cleaning water tank at Gyanvapi Mosque in UP
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider a plea for an urgent hearing on an application by a group of Hindu women, for cleaning the water tank at Gyanvapi mosque where a 'Shivlinga' was claimed to have been found during the survey by the court-appointed commissioner.
Indian Navy responds to hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard Liberia Flagged bulk carrier, officials said on Friday.
AAP nominates Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha elections
New Delhi/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday nominated Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal and renominated sitting MPs ND Gupta and Sanjay Singh as its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
ECI dismisses Jairam Ramesh’s letter on VVPAT, says nothing new for clarification
New Delhi/UNI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has iterated its full faith in the use of EVMs in elections, and dismissed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's request that the I.N.D.I.A bloc be given an opportunity to put forth its views on VVPAT to the apex poll panel.
NewsClick moves Supreme Court seeking guidelines on police powers for search and seizure
New Delhi/UNI: The news portal NewsClick has moved the Supreme Court, seeking guidelines and safeguards on police powers for search and seizure.
Cabinet approves to name Ayodhya Airport as Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham
New Delhi/UNI: The Cabinet has approved the proposal to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham” on Friday here.
Supreme Court dismisses plea for removal of Shahi Idgah Mosque in Mathura
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking removal of Mathura's Shahi Idgah Mosque.
Bengal: ED officials attacked, forced to feel abandoning its raids by TMC activists
Kolkata/UNI/IBNS: In a shocking incident, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials were attacked, beaten up and forced to flee abandoning its raids by a section of activists from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas.
Indian Navy foils hijack bid of cargo ship with 15 Indians in Arabian Sea
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Navy has foiled an attempt to hijack a cargo vessel 'MV Lila Norfolk' with 15 Indians on board in the Arabian Sea.
Cargo ship carrying 15 Indians hijacked off Somalia coast, Indian Navy keeps close watch
New Delhi/IBNS: A cargo ship carrying 15 Indians has been hijacked near the Somalia coast late last evening, media reports said.
Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Shopian
Srinagar/UNI: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday morning, police said.
Another Hindu temple in US' Newark defaced with pro-Khalistani remark
Newark/IBNS: In a repeat of what had happened in the last week of December, another Hindu temple in the United States' Newark was defaced with a pro-Khalistani remark.
After cop found dead, Jalandhar Police cracks case within 48 hours, arrest culprit
Jalandhar/IBNS: The Jalandhar Police in Punjab have solved the murder case of a police officer, who is also an Arjuna awardee, within 48 hours using advanced technical methods of investigation.