Berhampur: Police have started a manhunt for those involved in the abduction of four persons, who were held captive for four days and threatened with three snakes to demand a ransom of Rs 2 crore. The four were rescued on Monday from a deserted house near Chikiti under K Nuagaon police station limits in Ganjam district. One suspect was arrested while others are on the run. "We have formed three teams to search for the other accused and raid some of their suspected hideouts," said SP (Berhampur)...Read More
Guwahati: The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 has highlighted a notable increase in school enrolment in rural Assam and significant improvement in digital literacy and better learning outcome compared to the 2022 ASER results. The survey, facilitated by Pratham foundation, covered 24,275 children across 780 villages in 26 districts. The 14th nationwide field based ASER survey was conducted across over 17,000 villages across the country, comprising over 6.49 lakh students in the ag...Read More
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Jan, 2025) Save our souls (SOS) will organize a colorful Jashan-e-Baharan event on 9th February 2025 (Sunday). Member of the executive committee of SOS jamshoro Yasmeen Mari confirmed here on Monday that this charismatic event was being organized by SOS Children's Village Jamshoro every year. She said that it was a prolonged step taken in order to promote the cause of SOS, provides a platform to children of SOS to interact with the community t...Read More
CHENNAI: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform human-machine interactions, Shekar Nair, Co-Founder of Upekkha, an AI-focused startup accelerator, emphasised that while AI may not eliminate all jobs, it will fundamentally reshape roles by replacing individuals who fail to adapt and integrate AI into their work. Speaking at a session titled "Is AI Real? Hype, Hope, and the Future of Intelligence" at the ThinkEdu Conclave 2025 on January, 27, 2025, Nair shared his belief that huma...Read More
Palakkad (Kerala), Jan 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) A man who was on bail in a murder case, on Monday killed a woman and his son, who was related to the one whom he killed in 2019. The gruesome crime took place at Nenmara near here when 58-year-old Chenthamara who was on bail for the past two months on Monday morning stabbed to death his neighbour - 54-year-old Sudhakaran and his mother - 76-year-old Lekshmi. It was in 2019 that Chenthamara murdered Sudhakaran's wife Sajitha and has been in jail since ...Read More
Wayanad: A 'man-eater' tiger that killed a woman when she had gone to collect coffee beans in a forest-fringed estate two days ago, was found dead in Kerala's high-range district of Wayanad in the early hours of Monday, forest officials said. The death of the woman triggered widespread protest in the area, forcing the state government to declare the tiger as a man-eater on Sunday and schedule it for culling. Forest officials who were engaged in combing operations day and night to spot the anim...Read More
Kanpur, January 27: Due to the massive influx of devotees for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Varanasi's District Magistrate in Uttar Pradesh has announced that all schools in the district will be closed from Monday, January 27, 2025, to Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The decision is aimed at ensuring the safety of students and managing traffic congestion caused by the large number of pilgrims arriving in Varanasi for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Despite the school closures, online classes will continue a...Read More
New Delhi: Hours after a partially burnt body of a woman was recovered in Delhi Ghazipur, the police arrested a man in connection with the murder. The initial investigation led the police to chilling details. The deceased has been identified as Shilpa Pandey. During the probe, it was found that a live-in relationship led to the murder. In the evening at around 4 pm, the police received a PCR call about the half-burnt body of a woman found inside a suitcase in the Ghazipur area. Upon arriving, ...Read More
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has postponed the Class 8 and 9 board exams 2025. In a notice dated January 26 available on the official website, JAC has announced the board exams for Class 8 are scheduled for January 28, and Class 9 exams to be held on January 29 and 30 are "deferred due to unavoidable reasons." The board will announce the new exam dates later. Moreover, JAC has already released the date sheet for Classes 10 and 12. The examination for both classes will begin on February ...Read More
Delhi Elections: To ensure a smooth voting experience, it is recommended to check your name and details on the voters' list in advance to avoid any issues or discrepancies. Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi is going to polls on February 5, 2025, and if you are a first time voter, then there might be questions regarding which polling booth to go to and cast your vote. Locating the polling booth is simple and this guide will help you walk through the steps to ensure a smooth and hassle-free vo...Read More
There's good news at the start of the week. In a historic milestone, Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to earn a spot on the global list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This prestigious recognition, shared by only 31 cities worldwide, highlights India's dedication to sustainable development....Read More
Jalgaon: Panic gripped passengers when sparks flew from the wheels of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express after brakes were applied ahead of a railway station in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, prompting some of them to pull an emergency chain. Some passengers jumped on the tracks from one side while others stepped down from another side, close to a culvert wall, eye-witnesses said. The passengers who jumped on the tracks were run over by a fast train, they said. "The incident occurred after the t...Read More
Jalgaon, Jan 22 (PTI) Panic gripped passengers when sparks flew from the wheels of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express after brakes were applied ahead of a railway station in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, prompting some of them to pull an emergency chain. Some passengers jumped on the tracks from one side while others stepped down from another side, close to a culvert wall, eye-witnesses said. The passengers who jumped on the tracks were run over by a fast train, they said. "The incident occurre...Read More
Alappuzha (Kerala) [India], January 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that to create a strong base for women in large numbers to join the Armed Forces, the government has cleared the way for admission of girls in Sainik Schools. He was addressing staff and children during the inauguration ceremony of Vidyadhiraja Vidyapeetom Sainik School in Kerala's Alappuzha where he said, "I am confident that the participation of the daughters of the country will definitely increase ...Read More
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) confirmed on Wednesday that the 4th IPA Nationals will occur from January 23-26, 2025, at Bennett University in Greater Noida. According to the IPA's press release, this PWR700 tournament will gather players from all over India. Boys, girls, and professional players will compete in team and individual events, alongside age categories of 35-plus, 50-plus, and 60-plus for both men and women. Competitors will engage in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles for...Read More
Agartala: The Tripura govt is gearing up to host the two-day 'Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2025' on Feb 7 in Agartala. The event is expected to result in the signing of MoUs worth an estimated Rs 600 crore with various investors, said industries and commerce minister Santana Chakma on Wednesday. To attract investors and boost the state's industrial growth, the 'Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2025' has been planned, featuring 150 investors from various sectors. "Our aim is to s...Read More
Chennai: A 28-year-old married woman, Vinodhini, was arrested in Tiruvallur district for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy. Also Read: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather LATEST update: Light to moderate rainfall predicted; Check DETAILS The boy, a Class XI student, went missing on Saturday, prompting his family to file a complaint. Subsequently, police investigations revealed that Vinodhini, who was acquainted with the boy, had taken him to her relative's home. Vinodhini, a mother...Read More
Today Train Accident News: Some passengers of Pushpak Express stepped down, and were hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express heading from Bengaluru to Delhi At least ten people were killed after passengers on the Pushpak Express stepped off the train, fearing rumours of a fire, in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening. According to railway officials, a passenger pulled the emergency chain as the train was en route from Lucknow to Mumbai, triggering panic. Some passengers disem...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 21 (VOICE) At the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela, lakhs of devotees are being provided with 'Mahaprasad', made available by the joint efforts of the country's leading business conglomerate, the Adani Group, and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The initiative aims to promote Sanatan Dharma and ensure no pilgrim goes hungry during the sacred event.Devotees lauded the efforts of industrialist Gautam Adani and emphasised the need for other business leaders to fol...Read More
RAIPUR: A furious sloth bear attack left a father-son duo dead and injured two others, including a deputy forest ranger, in Korar forest range of Kanker Forest Division in Chhattisgarh. The disturbing live video of the attack, which was captured by some journalists/villagers present at the site during the sloth bear's second attack went viral on social media. The sloth bear, believed to be infected by rabies, made the first attack on 45-year-old Sukhlal Darro around 11 am on January 18, said D...Read More
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (PTI) Three men were arrested for cheating a software engineer Rs 11.8 crore through 'digital arrest' scam in November last year, police said on Tuesday. The accused - Dhaval Bhai Shah (34) was arrested from Ahmedabad while Tarun Natani (24) and Karan Shamdasani (28) were arrested from Ulasnagar in Thane district of Maharashtra on January 10, they said. Also Read | Kerala: Infant Suffers Uneasiness During Flight; Dies at Hospital in Angamaly. Police said they have also seize...Read More
RAIPUR: Jai Ram alias Chalpathy, a Maoist commander, who was a carrying an Rs 1 crore bounty on his head, was among the 14 ultras killed in a fierce exchange of fire in Gariaband district in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. SP Nikhil Rakhecha confirmed to TOI that 14 Maoists were killed in the encounter, led by Chhattisgarh's District Reserve Guards, CRPF, CoBRA and Odisha's Special Operation Group (SOG). "This is one of the biggest encounters of the country as a Central Committee (CC) Member of banne...Read More
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New Delhi: JSW MG Motor India on Friday announced their foray into the 'accessible luxury' electric car segment with the unveiling of two new models - MG Cyberster, India's first all-electric Roadster and the MG M9, the first electric three-row limousine, slated to be launched this year. Accessible luxury is usually referred to high-quality products that are priced lower than traditional luxury goods. The two models were unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 and the debut was under i...Read More
TIRUCHY: Tamil Nadu non-political unit of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) will stage a hunger strike in Chennai on January 22 and a tractor rally across the State on January 26 in solidarity with the farmers protesting in Delhi, said the coordinators PR Pandian and P Ayyakannu here, on Friday. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchy, both Pandian and Ayyakannu said the national coordinator of SKM Jagjit Singh Dallewal has commenced his indefinite hunger strike from November 26 for various demands of the f...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX on Friday said it has frozen the first tranche of assets which were stolen during last year's cyberattack worth USD 3 million. In a statement announcing the freezing of about USD 3 million in stolen assets (USDT), Founder Nischal Shetty said WazirX is fully committed to recovering the stolen funds "leaving no stone unturned to maximise recoveries under a scheme". Also Read | January 17 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries: Know About Famous P...Read More
New Delhi: In a major reform aimed at simplifying business processes for Local Cable Operators (LCOs), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has amended the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994. Effective immediately, LCO registration and renewal will now be conducted entirely online via the Broadcast Seva Portal, with the Ministry itself acting as the registering authority. The revamped system eliminates the cumbersome offline process managed by local head post offices and promise...Read More
Ernakulam: Three members of a family, including two women, were hacked to death, allegedly by their neighbour, at Chendamangalam near North Paravur on Thursday evening. The deceased have been identified as Venu, 65, his wife Usha, 62, and their daughter-in-law Vinisha, 32. Vinisha's husband Jithin Bose, who sustained severe injuries, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi, according to the police. The suspect, identified as Rithu Jayan, 28, has been taken into custody and record...Read More
Rajkot: Panic swept through Gayatri Vidyalaya, a private primary school, in the coastal town of Una in Gir-Somnath district, on Friday morning when a lion leapt over the boundary wall and wandered inside the sprawling campus for several hours, feasting on a calf. The incident took place early in the morning at the school, located on the road leading to the union territory of Diu.With around 400 students scheduled to arrive later, staff members who were already present were stunned to see the li...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX on Friday said it has frozen the first tranche of assets which were stolen during last year's cyberattack worth USD 3 million. In a statement announcing the freezing of about USD 3 million in stolen assets (USDT), Founder Nischal Shetty said WazirX is fully committed to recovering the stolen funds "leaving no stone unturned to maximise recoveries under a scheme". "As part of the ongoing recovery efforts following last year's cyberattack, W...Read More