- India
- November 17, 2024
Manipur Govt Urges Centre to Withdraw AFSPA
Imphal: The Manipur government has requested the Centre to review and withdraw AFSPA from areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state, an official said. The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in Manipur’s six police station areas, including violence-hit Jiribam. A letter from the Joint Secretary (Home) to the Centre on Saturday, mentioned that…
- India
- November 17, 2024
Dog With Head Stuck in Plastic Jar Rescued After a Week in Thane
Thane: A stray dog, whose head was trapped in a plastic jar for nearly a week, has been rescued in Maharashtra’s Thane district, a representative of an animal welfare body said on Sunday. The canine’s head had got stuck in the jar while it was searching for water in a residential society near Dombivli town. Local resident Kaeed Kachwala noticed the dog’s plight…
- India
- November 17, 2024
Amid Poll Code, Rs 14.5 Crore Gold Seized in Nagpur
Nagpur: Poll authorities have seized gold valued at Rs 14.5 crore from Nagpur amid the model code of conduct in place for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, an official said. The gold, in the form of ornaments and biscuits, was being transported by Gujarat-based firm Sequel Logistics when a flying surveillance team apprehended it on Saturday, he said. The shipment arrived in…
- India
- November 17, 2024
Jhansi Fire Tragedy: NHRC Issues Notice to UP Chief Secretary, Police Chief, Seeks Report in 1 Week
New Delhi: The NHRC on Saturday said it has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state’s police chief in connection with a fire at the children’s ward of a medical college in Jhansi that claimed the lives of 10 newborns. Describing reports of the incident as “disturbing”, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report within…
- India
- November 17, 2024
Sudden Power Outage in Chennai Hospital Triggers Panic Among Patients
Chennai: A sudden power outage at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital, Guindy, here, purportedly due to an electrical short circuit on late Saturday night left the patients and their attendants in shock. A senior government official, however, said the power supply was restored. Additional Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu Health department Supriya Sahu said there was a fire accident in the main…
- India
- November 17, 2024
Patna Shocker: Dead Patient’s Eye Goes Missing in Hospital, Doctors Accuse Rats
Patna: A man who died while undergoing treatment for a bullet injury at a Patna hospital was found with a missing eye just hours after his death. The family of the deceased has accused the doctors of removing the eye as part of an alleged “business,” while the hospital has pointed fingers at rats. The victim, identified as Fantus Kumar, was…
- India
- November 17, 2024
RBI Customer Care Dept Receives Threat Call from ‘Lashkar-e-Taiba CEO’, Mumbai Police Launch Probe
Mumbai: Amid a spate of threat calls being received by airports, educational institutions, hotels and other industries, a threat call has been made to the customer care department of the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ); Mumbai Police suspects it to be a prank but has launched an investigation for the same. RBI Customer Care Dept Receives Threat Call from LeT CEO…
- India
- November 17, 2024
Manipur Violence: MLAs, Ministers Likely to Resign; Curfew Imposed, Internet Suspended | Updates
Imphal: Several ministers and MLAs in Manipur are likely to resign as the northeastern state continues to be on the boil following the killing of six hostages earlier this week. A total curfew has been imposed in Imphal until further notice after the state witnessed fresh episodes of violence triggered by the death of the hostages in the Jiribham district. On Saturday, a…
- India
- November 17, 2024
Jharkhand’s Highest Award to be Named ‘Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Bhagwan Sido Kanho’: CM
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday announced that the state’s highest award will be named ‘Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Bhagwan Sido Kanho’. He said the decision in this regard will be taken in the first cabinet meeting of the JMM-led government if it is voted to power. “The name of Jharkhand’s highest award will be ‘Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Bhagwan Sido Kanho Award’. This will…
- India
- November 17, 2024
India Successfully Test-Fires Long Range Hypersonic Missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
New Delhi: India has successfully test-fired a long range hypersonic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday. The missile was test-fired on Saturday, according to officials. Singh described the test-firing of the missile as a historic moment as it put India in the group of select nations having capabilities to develop…
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