Top Naxal Commander Vikram Gowda Shot Dead in Encounter in Karnataka’s Udupi
Udupi: Vikram Gowda, top Naxal commander has been shot dead in an encounter during an anti-Naxal operation in Hebri Kabvinale of Sitambailu in Karkala Taluk of Udupi district. Top Naxal Commander Vikram Gowda Killed in Encounter Vikram Gowda, was active from several days in the area of Sringeri, Narasimharaja pura, Karkala and Udupi. The Naxalites were quite active in the region and as…
PM Modi, French President Macron Discuss Working Closely in Space, Energy Sectors
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday and discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and AI. The prime minister also complimented the French president on France’s successful hosting of the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in Paris earlier this year. “It is always…
‘India-Italy Friendship Can Contribute To…’: PM Modi-Giorgia Meloni Hold Bilateral In Brazil
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Italian counter Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two leaders discussed deepening of India-Italy ties in defence, security, trade and technology. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on…
Back to Basics: PM Modi On Approach Behind India’s Success At G20
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted India’s achievement of lifting 250 million people out of poverty in the last decade and also affirmed support to Brazil’s initiative for global alliance against hunger and poverty. He was addressing the G20 Session on ‘Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty’ at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. …
Long Way To Agree on New Climate Finance Package For Developing Nations: COP29 President
Baku: Azerbaijan, hosting this year’s UN climate conference, on Monday said that countries still have a long way to agree on a new climate finance package to support developing nations in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change. At a press conference, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev expressed concern over slow progress in resolving key issues. He urged ministers to take responsibility and act…
Kerala Human Rights Commission Orders Regular Inspections at Eateries To Ensure Food Safety
Kochi: The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed the Food Safety Department to conduct regular inspections at eateries across the state and seize stale and substandard food items. Commission chairperson Alexander Thomas stated the need for strict legal action against establishments violating the Food Safety Act, according to a press release. The directive was issued to the Assistant Commissioner of the Food…
Haryana Govt Withdraws Organised Crime Control Bill, 2023
Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Monday withdrew the Organised Crime Control Bill, 2023, after “certain discrepancies” were pointed out by the Centre. Resolutions were moved in the House by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to withdraw this and another bill. In March last year, the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2023, which sought to prevent and control criminal activity by organised syndicates…
Bengal Guv Seeks Action Taken Report from CM in Beldanga Violence
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday criticised the recent incident of violence at Beldanga in Murshidabad district and sought an action taken report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a well-placed source said. Bose also asked Banerjee to brief him on the details of the incident, he added. Two groups of people clashed over an alleged objectionable message on a digital…
Maharashtra Govt Not seriously Following Orders on Illegal Hoardings and Banners: Bombay HC
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday pulled up the Maharashtra government and all civic bodies for not implementing “seriously” its orders on curbing illegal hoardings and banners. A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar said it was the personal responsibility of the highest officer of the concerned authorities to enforce court orders. The HC has been…
Retired Soldier Arrested for Firing at Bus Carrying Students in Meerut
Meerut: A retired soldier has been arrested for allegedly opening fire at a mini tourist bus carrying students here last week, leaving one student and two other people injured, police said on Monday. The incident occurred around on Friday in the Pallavpuram area near the Palheda Bridge on National Highway-58, they said. According to police, accused Nitin Sirohi of Bulandshahr’s Saipur village who…















