• India
  • December 20, 2024
Alarming Surge: 2,200 Cases of Violence Against Hindus And Minorities in Bangladesh, 112 in Pakistan

Dhaka: The government reported on Friday that a total of 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities have been recorded in Bangladesh this year, up to December 8. India has expressed its expectation that Dhaka will take necessary steps to ensure their safety. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, provided this information in response to a query in…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
Worried Parents on Mumbai Ferry Planned to Throw Children in Sea Water: CISF Rescuers

New Delhi: The panic-stricken parents onboard an ill-fated tourist ferry were thinking of tossing their children into the sea water as a desperate measure after their boat started sinking off Mumbai, but a team of CISF marine commandos stopped them with an assurance that everyone will be saved. CISF constable Amol Savant (36) and his two colleagues became the “first responders” after the…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
NIA Chargesheets Three CPI (Maoist) Operatives in Chhattisgarh BJP Leader’s Murder

Jagdalpur: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted three more CPI (Maoist) operatives in Chhattisgarh BJP leader Ratan Dubey’s murder case, according to an official statement. The trio — Sainuram Korram, Laluram Korram and one-armed cadre — were charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the supplementary chargesheet filed before the NIA special court…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
CM Dhami Attacks Congress Over Scuffle In Parliament Premises

Haridwar: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday attacked the Congress over the scuffle in Parliament premises, saying it was an expression of the party’s “frustration” over its rejection by people in successive polls. “Be it Haryana or Maharashtra, they have been completely rejected by people. Frustration caused by their electoral defeats has made them resort to such cheap politics,” Dhami said.…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
Derogatory Word Against Minister: Karnataka HC Grants Interim Bail to BJP’s CT Ravi

New Delhi: In a big relief to BJP MLC C T Ravi, who was arrested on charges of using a derogatory term against Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, the Karnataka High Court on Friday passed an interim order granting his release.   The bench, led by Justice M G Uma, directed Ravi to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and be available for questioning as required.  …

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
Odisha Shocker: Minor Girl Gang Raped In Rourkela, Three Held

Rourkela: A minor girl was allegedly raped by three persons in Rourkela city, police said on Friday. The police said the three accused have been arrested. The incident occurred three days ago when the girl (15) was roaming in the Rourkela bus stand area after a quarrel with her family. The three accused promised the girl work and took her to a house…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
India Reiterates ‘No Evidence’ Charge in Nijjar Case, Sets Up Panel on US Intel

New Delhi: India on Wednesday strongly trashed as “smear campaign” a Canadian media report that claimed that the Indian prime minister was aware of the alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Referring to the report quoting an unnamed official, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such “ludicrous statements” should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. “We do not…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
‘Taking Threats Seriously’: MEA on Threats Issued By Terrorist Gurpatwant Against Indian Ambassador

New Delhi: MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday addressed the threats issued by Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra.  “We take the threats very seriously and we raise it with the US government. In this case, also, we have raised it with the US government and it is our expectation that the US government will…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
Donald Trump-Melania Kiss Photo Goes Viral, Internet Reacts

Florida: A photo of US President-elect Donald Trump with wife Melania sharing a kiss has gone viral on social media. Trump and Melania were at a sporting event where both shared this moment. The photo, however, is undated. Donald Trump will be taking charge as the 47th President of the United States next month, and Melania would become the first-lady for the second…

  • India
  • December 20, 2024
BREAKING: 7-year-old Killed, 5 Injured in Knife Attack at School in Croatia

New Delhi: A 7-year-old girl died and a teacher and five other students were wounded in a knife attack at a school in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, on Friday, police said. They said the attack happened at 9:50 a.m. at the Precko Elementary School in the neighborhood of the same name. They described the attacker as a “young male” and said he had…