- India
- December 23, 2024
Parents Kill Man Who Tried To Rape Their Minor Daughter, Dump Body In Hyderabad Canal
Hyderabad: The parents of a minor who went missing months ago have been arrested for killing a 24-year-old man, police said on Monday. According to the police, the parents killed the man, suspecting him of harming their daughter. “O Kumar had allegedly enticed the girl by offering her an acting opportunity in films. She left her home to meet him, after which Kumar…
- India
- December 23, 2024
One Arrested With Hornbill Beaks in Assam
Guwahati: One person was arrested with hornbill beaks worth Rs 4 lakh at Rangapara north station in Assam’s Sonitpur, officials said on Monday. The arrest and recovery were made during checking in the Guwahati–Murkongselek Lachit Express on Sunday by Railway Protection Force personnel, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) release said. “The seized items were being transported illegally and valued at around Rs 4…
- India
- December 23, 2024
Snowstorm Paralyses Manali, Over 1,000 Vehicles Stranded Between Solang And Atal Tunnel | WATCH
New Delhi: A fresh wave of snowfall has transformed Shimla and Manali into picturesque winter wonderlands, attracting throngs of tourists eager to soak in the snowy charm. However, the heaviest snowfall of the season has caused significant disruptions in Manali, with over 1,000 vehicles stranded between Solang Nala and the Atal Tunnel. Local authorities, including the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Sub-Divisional Magistrate…
- India
- December 23, 2024
Disinformation and Fake News Powerful Enough to Disrupt Society: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that disinformation, misinformation, mal-information, and fake news possess the power to disrupt society, aided by modern technology. During the ’37th Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment Lecture,’ Amit Shah emphasized that divisive forces remain active in the country, adding that progress is impossible without social unity. “Responsibility for addressing these challenges and preparing the entire…
- India
- December 23, 2024
Delhi LG Raises Income Limit for EWS Admissions in Private Schools to 5 Lakh
New Delhi: Delhi LG VK Saxena approved raising the annual income limit for EWS quota students to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh for private school admissions, according to a Raj Niwas notification issued on Monday. This change will benefit a larger number of students whose parents fall under the economically weaker section (EWS) category. In its December 5, 2023 order, the…
- India
- December 23, 2024
‘I Hold You Responsible’: Delhi LG to Arvind Kejriwal Over Yamuna Pollution
New Delhi: With the Delhi Assembly elections approaching, the conflict between Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has escalated, focusing on the condition of civic amenities in the capital. On Monday, L-G Saxena sharply criticized former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being “responsible” for the pollution in the Yamuna River. “The Yamuna has reached its highest level of…
- India
- December 23, 2024
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Unveils Projects Worth Rs 752 Crore During Pragati Yatra
Bettiah: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects and schemes worth Rs 752.17 crore in West Champaran district. Kumar, who launched the first phase of his ‘Pragati Yatra’ from West Champaran (with Bettiah as the district headquarters), virtually laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 545.24 crore and inaugurated schemes worth Rs 34.72…
- India
- December 23, 2024
BPSC Exam Row: Jan Suraaj, Pappu Yadav Back Protesters
Patna: Former political strategist Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party on Monday came out in support of the demand for cancellation of an examination held recently by Bihar Public Service Commission. The party’s national president Manoj Bharti wrote a three-page letter to the chief secretary, seeking “fresh tests at all the centres”. A screenshot of the letter was shared by the party on X,…
- India
- December 23, 2024
After Week-Long Battle for Life, 11-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Vadodara Hospital
Vadodara: After battling for life for a week, an 11-year-old girl, who was abducted and raped in an industrial area in Gujarat’s Bharuch district, died at a government hospital on Monday evening. The girl had sustained serious internal injuries in the sexual assault and was referred to SSG Hospital in Vadodara after undergoing primary treatment at the civil hospital in Ankleshwar, an industrial…
- India
- December 23, 2024
Truck Drags Two Bikers for Several Meters After Collision in Agra
New Delhi: A truck driver hit a motorbike, injuring two riders, and attempted to flee the scene. The truck driver reportedly unaware dragged the trapped riders for several meters before coming to a halt. Eyewitnesses rushed to the scene and stopped the truck, rescuing the injured individuals. Further details are awaited
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