• India
  • December 19, 2024
India On Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh: Closely Monitoring Situation

New Delhi: India on Thursday said it is concerned over incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and asserted that the primary responsibility to protect their life and liberty rests with the interim government in Dhaka. The comments by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in Rajya Sabha came days after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri travelled to…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Arunachal Govt Terminates Service of Officer in APPSC Paper Leak Case

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government terminated the service of a Finance and Accounts Officer (FAO) for his alleged involvement in the question paper leak scam in the APPSC exam held in August 2022, an official statement said on Thursday.      Governor KT Parnaik in a recent order dismissed FAO Gomo Sora, posted in the office of deputy commissioner at Yupia, with immediate…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Visit Mauritius Amid Talks on Chagos Islands

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will embark on a three-day trip to Mauritius beginning Friday against the backdrop of the new Mauritian Prime Minister proposing to reopen talks with the UK over Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. It will be the first high-level engagement between India and Mauritius after the formation of the new government headed by Navinchandra Ramgoolam in the…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
270 Cartons of Smuggled Foreign Cigarettes Worth Rs 2.6 Crore Seized In Tripura, One Held

Agartala: In a successful anti-smuggling operation conducted by security forces, more than 270 cartons of imported foreign cigarettes containing nearly 25 lakh sticks were seized in Tripura’s Dhalai district, police said on Thursday.  Police said that one smuggler has been arrested in connection with the case.  According to an official release, one individual was arrested in connection with the smuggling activity. The seized…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Punjab Woman Tampers Passport To Hide Arrival Date To India From Parents

New Delhi: A 26-year-old woman from Punjab was arrested by immigration authorities after they discovered irregularities in her passport, reportedly related to her attempts to conceal details of her recent travels. The woman was attempting to leave India and fly to Toronto for a new job when the discrepancies were noticed. According to media reports, the woman had studied in Canada for five…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Man Throws Acid At Son-In-Law After Dispute Over Honeymoon Destination

Thane: A 29-year-old newly married man from Maharashtra’s Thane district suffered injuries after his father-in-law flung acid at him following a dispute over his honeymoon destination, an official said on Thursday. The son-in-law, Ibad Atik Falke, is admitted to a hospital, while accused Jaki Gulam Murtaza Khotal (65) is on the run, said senior inspector SR Gaud of the Bazarpeth police station in…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Rahul Gandhi Displayed Arrogance Before Media, Behaved Like A Goon In Parliament: BJP

New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi ‘s behaviour in the Parliament as he has been accused of indulging in physical violence and pushing BJP MPs. Addressing a presser, Shivraj Singh Chouhan he felt Rahul Gandhi would apologise for his misdeeds but he didn’t and rather his arrogance was shredding during the media briefing. “We were…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Who is Phangnon Konyak? Nagaland BJP MP Who Accused Rahul Gandhi of Making Her ‘Uncomfortable’

New Delhi: Phangnon Konyak, a Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland, expressed feeling “very uncomfortable” when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi allegedly approached her and shouted at her during a protest on the Parliament premises Thursday. The incident occurred while INDI bloc MPs were protesting against Home Minister Amit Shah ‘s remarks on BR Ambedkar. Speaking tot the reporters, She said, “I say this with…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Himanta Concludes Bhutan Visit, Pledges to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the state plays a key role in strengthening the ties between India and Bhutan. Sarma made the statement as he wrapped up his four-day visit to Bhutan on Thursday. “As Riniki and I conclude our unforgettable visit to Bhutan, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty Jigme Khesar…

  • India
  • December 19, 2024
Supreme Court Directs Governments To Provide Relief To Workers Affected By GRAP 4

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday instructed the Delhi government along with the governments in the NCR, to provide financial assistance to workers affected by the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) 4, implemented to combat Delhi’s severe air pollution. The court clearly directed the state governments to identify affected workers beyond just those registered on the portal and provide them with financial…