16 dead as huge fire erupts in residential building in Dubai
Dubai: At least sixteen people died and nine sustained injuries as a massive fire engulfed the fourth floor of a residential building in Dubai, media reports said.
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Mamata Banerjee announces holiday in all schools, colleges next week owing to excessive heat conditions
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday announced a holiday in all government schools, colleges and universities for the entire next week in the wake of the scorching temperature in the state.
'Will give answers with honesty as I didn’t do anything wrong': Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he will answer the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s questions with all honesty ahead of his visit to the central agency's office.
Atiq killing: Criminals must be punished under 'law of land', says Congress
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The Congress on Sunday took a swipe at the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh over the firing incident in Prayagraj saying criminals should be given the harshest punishment, but it should be under the law of the land.
25 killed, 183 injured in armed clashes in Sudan: Reports
Khartoum/UNI: At least 25 people were killed and 183 others were injured during clashes between the Sudanese national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Reuters reported, citing the Sudanese Doctors' Union.
Arvind Kejriwal to appear at CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case today
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will appear at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office on Sunday for questioning over alleged corruption in the capital's now-scrapped liquor policy that led to the arrest of his deputy Manish Sisodia in February.
UP: Ghulam Hasan, who was killed with Asad Ahmed, buried
Prayagraj/UNI: Ghulam Hasan, one of the shooters involved in the Umesh Pal murder case and who was killed in an encounter by the Special Task Force, was buried in the a graveyard at Mehndori in Shivkuti area on Prayagraj on Saturday.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls emergency meeting, sets up three-member team to probe Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf's killings
Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called a meeting with senior officials of the state police, including the Director General of Police (DGP) and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) after the murder of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj by unidentified attackers despite tight police security.
Lovlina Borgohain plans to establish foundation to combat doping in sports
Guwahati/IBNS: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain unveiled her plans to establish a foundation that will focus on educating young athletes on several topics including the dangers of doping.
UP: Atiq, brother shot dead in Prayagraj; Yogi Adityanath call emergency meeting
Prayagraj/UNI Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother and former MLA Ashraf were shot dead by unidentified assailants while they were being taken to the Colvin hospital for a regular check-up in police custody on Saturday night, police sources said here.
Denying me ticket will cost 20-25 seats, says disgruntled Karnataka BJP leader Shettar quoting BSY
Bengaluru/Hubballi: Quoting Karnataka BJP strongman BS Yediyurappa, disgruntled BJP leader and former CM Jagadish Shettar on Saturday said denying him a ticket will cost at least 20 to 25 constituencies in North Karnataka.
Maharashtra court grants permanent exemption from appearance to Rahul Gandhi in 2014 RSS defamation case
Bhiwandi (Maharashtra): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was on Saturday exempted from appearing in a 2014 criminal defamation case after a Magistrate Court in Bhiwandi granted him a permanent exemption, media reports said.
Arunachal children left in awe by Indian Army's warm hospitality at Mechuka heights
Guwahati/IBNS: 198 school children from 21 districts across Arunachal Pradesh were treated to a day of adventure sports, learning, and exposure to the breathtaking beauty of Mechuka height, located in the country's frontier which offered a rare glimpse into the life of Indian Army soldiers.
Natural farming practices on the rise in Nagaland
Medziphema/Nagaland: Nagaland is embracing organic and natural farming to promote sustainable agriculture and preserve the environment, said Dr BN Tripathi, Indian Council of Agricultural Reaearch at the North East Sustainability Conclave.
Gangster Atiq Ahmed gunned down two days after son killed in encounter in UP
Prayagraj (UP): Atiq Ahmed, the Uttar Pradesh gangster politician, and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were killed on Saturday while on their way to a medical check-up in Uttar Prade, news agency ANI reported.
Asad Ahmed buried in Prayagraj amid heavy police deployment; some relatives and locals allowed to attend last rites
Prayagraj (UP): The funeral of gangster Atiq Ahmed’s son Asad took place at Kasari Masari graveyard in Prayagraj on Saturday, with over 200 police personnel deployed at the site, media reports said.
'Pilot ji no matter what you do, your number won't come': Amit Shah's dig at Rajasthan Congress power tussle
Bharatpur (Rajasthan): Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday took a dig at Congress’s ongoing internal power struggle in Rajasthan between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former Deputy Sachin Pilot.
Police arrest Amritpal's aide who helped him hide in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit
Chandigarh: Police have arrested yet another close aide of fugitive Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh for allegedly providing shelter and other assistance, media reported.
"Relieved He Is Safe": PM Modi denounces attack on Japanese PM Fumio Kishida
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed relief after his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida survived an explosion during a campaign and reiterated that India denounces all acts of violence.
Arvind Kejriwal is 'kingpin' of liquor scam in Delhi: Gaurav Bhatia
New Delhi/UNI: Launching a scathing attack on Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday, BJP alleged that he is the "kingpin" of an alleged liquor scam.
Delhi liquor policy case: 'Will file cases against CBI, ED officials for...,' says Arvind Kejriwal after summons
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused two central probe agencies of "producing false evidence in courts" a day after he was summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the liquor policy case in the city.
PM Modi compliments people of Wansoi village in Nagaland
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded people of Wansoi village in Nagaland for adopting progressive gender policies.
12 dead as bus from Pune to Mumbai falls into gorge
Pune/UNI: Twelve people have died, and several others injured after the bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Maharashtra's Raigad on Saturday morning, police said.
Hazratbal Shrine draws massive crowd of one lakh devotees on Jumma-ul-Vida eve
Srinagar/IBNS: A large number of followers gathered at the Hazratbal shrine to participate in the special congregational prayers that precede Jumma-tul-Vida, while the historic Jamia Masjid located in the Nowhatta region of Srinagar was closed for the day, on Friday.
Kashmiri voices echo at UN as terror survivors share their stories
Geneva/IBNS: During the 52nd session of the UNHRC, several individuals from Kashmir who had not previously been heard on the international platform shared their perspectives on the situation in the region amidst significant political transformations.
India committed to enhancing ties: S Jaishankar to Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi
New Delhi/Maputo/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting Mozambique, on Friday, met President Filipe Nyusi during which he conveyed that India is committed to working for enhancing bilateral trade, defence and development cooperation, and people-to-people ties.
Air India to reduce flight frequency to Oman, UAE and Qatar amid crew, plane shortage: Report
Mumbai: Air India is planning to cut down the frequency of flights to Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar temporarily due to the airline's shortage of crew and planes, Moneycontrol reported.
'Those voting for BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls will be doing themselves harm': Nitish Kumar
Patna/IBNS: In his maiden public speech after meeting top opposition leaders in New Delhi to evolve a broader unity for countering the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that the present regime at the Centre was doing nothing and those voting for the saffron party in next parliamentary elections, would be doing themselves harm.
In setback for Congress, ally Sharad Pawar's NCP to contest upcoming Karnataka election
New Delhi/IBNS: Just a day after Sharad Pawar's meeting with Congress leaders to cement "opposition unity", his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has announced that it may contest next month's Karnataka election.
CBI summons Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi liquor policy case on Sunday
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has now summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for questioning over alleged corruption in the capital's now-scrapped liquor policy that led to the arrest of his deputy Manish Sisodia in February, media reports said.