Imphal: Security forces arrested three insurgents affiliated with two different Manipur Valley-based underground outfits, police reported on Saturday. The first arrest was made in Bishnupur district's Wangoo Samushang area under Kumbi Police Station, where security forces detained Wahengbam Herojit Singh (also known as Ilu or Bobo), aged 31, of Wangoo Ahallup Santipur. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! He is an active cadre of the banned Kangleipa...Read More
MUMBAI: The fire in a fast food stall at Churchgate railway terminus on Thursday evening has raised safety concerns for the Western Railway (WR). The railway and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have initiated a fire safety audit at Churchgate as well as Mumbai Central stations, where all food stalls are being inspected. In a second phase, stalls selling edibles along the railway's entire suburban stretch will be audited for fire safety. Also, a five-member committee ...Read More
Bengaluru: A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli at the Cubbon Park Police Station in connection with the June 4 stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. The complainant, social activist HM Venkatesh, accused Kohli of promoting what he described as "gambling through IPL," alleging it incited the massive crowd that led to the tragedy. Police said the complaint will be considered under the already registered case and examined...Read More
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police issued a traffic advisory in view of Eid-ul-Azha Bakrid prayers at Mir Alam Tank Eidgah, in Bahadurpura in Old City on Saturday. The traffic restrictions were placed from 7 am to 11.30 am. According to police, at Mir Alam Tank Eidgah - the vehicular traffic coming from Puranapul, Kamatipura, Kishanbagh towards the Eidgah, Mir Alam Tank for prayers will be allowed through Bahadurpura X Roads and they should park vehicles at parking places parking area besi...Read More
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There are 1,34,939 bedridden individuals in the state who have registered for continued care, according to data available on the universal palliative care service portal of the state government. Of these, 59.5% are women. A total of 5,968 individuals in the age group of under 18-40 are in need of palliative care, unable to move from their bed without the help of a second person. The tally is likely to increase as the data is limited to institutions run by the government and...Read More
KV Singh Deo (centre) and other officials during the inauguration of the DNN lab on Thursday Sourced by the Telegraph A state-of-the-art Deep Neural Network (DNN) Laboratory has come up on the premises of Krystellar Defence and Aerospace in Nayapally, Bhubaneswar. The lab would work in the area of artificial intelligence and next-generation defence technologies. It is designed to promote research in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), artificial intelligence (AI), electronic warfare, cognitive com...Read More
Neiphiu Rio (left) during the opening of the new State Emporium Complex in Kohima on Friday Sourced by the Telegraph Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday inaugurated a seven-storey facility in Kohima to serve as a hub for Naga handloom, handicrafts and cultural promotion. The Nagaland State Emporium Complex includes a dedicated state emporium on the first floor, three floors of shopping areas, a restaurant and library, a fully furnished conference hall and guest accommodations for vis...Read More
Thrissur: The mortal remains of C P Chacko, father of actor Shine Tom Chacko, who died in a road accident in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, were brought to Thrissur on Friday night. It arrived at Jubilee Mission Hospital around 10.30 pm and was shifted to the mortuary. Shine Tom Chacko and his mother, Maria Carmel, who were injured in the early morning accident on Friday, are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thrissur. Maria sustained spinal injuries, while Shine suffered injuries to his h...Read More
The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall across India next week, especially in northeast states like Assam and Meghalaya. Coastal areas may experience light rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its forecast has predicted heavy rainfall across large swathes of India over the coming week. According to the advisory released on Thursday, potential weather disruptions are expected in northeast India. The northeastern states, including Assam and Megh...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Scores of devotees thronged the historic Jama Masjid on Saturday morning to offer prayers and celebrate Eid al-Adha. Dressed in traditional attire, worshippers came together in a spirit of devotion, unity, and celebration, marking one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. As the first light of dawn broke over old Delhi, the mosque's grand courtyard was brimming with people offering prayers and exchanging greetings of peace and goodwill. The...Read More
The Delhi High Court annulled Vaidya Jayant Yeshwant Deopujari's appointment as the chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine. The court found him ineligible due to lacking the necessary postgraduate qualifications mandated by the NCISM Act, highlighting the emphasis on educational standards in Indian medicine. In a significant judicial development, the Delhi High Court on Friday overturned the appointment of Vaidya Jayant Yeshwant Deopujari as chairperson of the Nati...Read More
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related proble...Read More
Bengaluru: Barely 48 hours after the horrific stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL celebration, it was business as usual in the central business district of the city Friday as horns blared, and tyres screeched. The stadium, though, was eerily quiet.Normally a beehive of activity, the mood was understandably somber with Karnataka State Cricket Association brass still grappling with the shock and fallout of the unprecedented tragedy.Police officers had landed on doorsteps of several ...Read More
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More
Kolkata: The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will plant over 200 small and medium-sized fruit trees of different varieties across Salt Lake.BMC MMIC (Environment) Rahima Bibi Mondal said saplings of mango, rose apple, guava, sapota, and other trees will be planted at various locations. "The fruit trees will be planted along the roads and parks. Surveys are being carried out to find suitable locations for plantation. The aim is to increase greenery," Mondal said.It was earlier decided by ...Read More
KATRA, June 6: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today said "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" is no more a slogan but has become a reality with Vande Bharat train to the Valley getting flagged off. Sinha said the inauguration of the Kashmir rail service has connected the hearts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and will pave the way for the economic prosperity of the region. "Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer a slogan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned this decade-long dream...Read More
Move after opposition from syndicate members and SFI's protest The Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of Kannur University has withdrawn a contentious order forming a special committee to monitor university programmes for alleged anti-national content following strong opposition from syndicate members and protest by the Students Federation of India (SFI). Tension erupted outside the university administration office on Tuesday during a syndicate meeting, with the SFI activists staging a protest holding bann...Read More
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, today extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. The Deputy Chief Minister said the occasion glorifies the spirit of sacrifice and everlasting faith in the Almighty. It inspires humanity to stay united through love, compassion and kind deeds that foster brotherhood and social harmony. Surinder Choudhary described Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakrid, as a sacred celebration that renews the ...Read More
Pune: Addition of 2,640 new buses by the year-end will not make much of a difference to MSRTC's fleet as almost an equal number of old buses will be scrapped, transport officials said.Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has around 15,663 buses at present.Senior officials of the state transport body told TOI that after procurement of new Lal Pari buses, the capacity of the fleet will be around 16,000."Many buses will be scrapped as and when new buses arrive. Of these 2,640 buses,...Read More
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k...Read More
According to the police, unidentified persons brutally attacked the couple with blunt and sharp objects causing grievous injuries and killing them in their bedroom Hyderabad: An elderly couple was found murdered in their apartment in Jana Chaitanya Phase -2 in Rajendranagar in the suburb on Friday. The couple, identified as Sheik Abdullah (70) and Rizwana Begum (65), both retired employees, were staying on the fifth floor of the apartment complex. According to the police, unidentified persons...Read More
Assam continues to face a severe flood crisis, affecting nearly seven lakh people across 21 districts. The death toll from the first wave of floods and landslides has risen to 19, with one person missing in Cachar district. Nine major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are flowing above danger levels, causing widespread inundation. A total of 1,494 villages across 66 revenue circles have been affected, with Sribhumi district hardest hit, impacting over 2.5 lakh people. Floodwaters have...Read More
Amritsar: After successfully pressuring the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to withhold officiating Akal Takhr jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj from delivering a message during the Operation Bluestar anniversary ceremony over objections to his controversial appointment, Damdami Taksal (Chowk Mehta) has announced plans to push for a formal 'panth parvanat' procedure for selecting jathedars.Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, chief of Damdami Taksal, said the appointment of jathedars shoul...Read More
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Friday, with the affected population decreasing to over 4.43 lakh from over 5.6 lakh on Thursday, due to a reduction in rainfall in the state.The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in its daily bulletin, said 18 districts -- Cachar, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Hailakandi, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Morigaon, Darrang, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Goalpara, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, and Kamrup (M) -- are currently r...Read More
Srinagar, June 06: Chairman of the All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), Jagmohan Singh Raina, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message, Raina said that Eid-ul-Azha is a festival of sacrifice, compassion, and devotion, and serves as a reminder of the values of unity and selflessness. He expressed hope that the occasion would strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. He further emp...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 06: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has called for a fair and transparent investigation into the mysterious death of Zubair Ahmad, a youth from Sehyar Aali Kadal in Srinagar, who was recently found dead under suspicious circumstances in Delhi. In a post on X, Bukhari said, "It is evident beyond a doubt that Zubair Ahmad, a young Kashmiri from Srinagar's Sehyar Aali Kadal, has died under mysterious circumstances in Delhi. It is now the responsibility of the J&K adm...Read More
Mumbai: An auto rickshaw driver, who earns Rs 5-8 lakh per month is garnering peoples' attention due to a unique way, but the catch is, he's earning all this money without driving his vehicle. The auto driver offers a simple 'bag-holding' service to visa applicants just outside the US Consulate. This 'no tech, no formal business plan, and no startup funding' brilliance has netizens lauding the driver's business plan. Rahul Rupani, a product leader at Lenskart, shared the auto driver's story on...Read More
ITANAGAR, 6 Jun: More than 200 people without valid inner line permits (ILP) were externed from the Itanagar Capital Region on Friday, a senior police officer said. The violators were detected during an enforcement drive conducted by the Naharlagun police across Papu Hills, Naharlagun, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa, as part of the ongoing initiative to uphold the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation. Naharlagun Superintendent of Police (SP) Mihin Gambo said that all 219 individuals were found without ...Read More
Panaji: A District Monitoring Committee on Accessible Elections (DMCAE) to implement the Election Commission's plan for inclusive voting, especially for persons with disabilities (PwDs) has been formed. Acting on the commission's May 8 directive, the committee will work to identify and enrol PwDs not on the electoral roll and maintain detailed data, including the nature of their disabilities and their polling station details, said Ankit Yadav, Collector and District Election Officer of North Go...Read More
Curchorem : The Sanguem police seized 5.75 kg of whale vomit (ambergris) valued at over Rs 10 crore at Dabamol in Sanguem taluka and arrested three people in connection with the case. The police registered an offence under sections 39, 44, 49B, 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 against Sainath Shet (50) of Sadewada Panchawadi, Ratnakant Karapurkar (55) of Zuarinagar-Sancoale and Yogesh Ramchandra Redkar (40) of Bandwadi-Sawantwadi. Acting on a tip-off, the police on Thursday seized 5.75...Read More