Bhubaneswar/Puri: Three men on a bike waylaid a 15-year-old girl, a kilometre from her home, doused her with kerosene before setting her afire in Puri district on Saturday. The girl sustained 70 per cent burns and is fighting for her life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A 14-member expert committee has been formed for her treatment.The girl, a Class IX dropout, was walking to a relative's house on the villa
Patna: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau on Saturday raided the women's police station in Samastipur and arrested a woman inspector and her driver while taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant. According to officials, a woman went to lodge a complaint in the police station, but the station in-charge did not register the case. The victim woman was called to the police station for questionin
Palanpur: Banaskantha distrct of north Gujarat woke up to monsoon lashing with most talukas recording significant rainfall on Saturday.Torrential rainfall left a large number of towns and villages heavily waterlogged, affecting the normal life. This is the second heavy spell of rain within 10 days.The India Meterological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very rains at some places in Banaskan
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. A well‑known commentator in the crypto space has made a bold pitch. According to reports, Crypto Bitlord urged every new investor to put all their money into XRP. This call comes after XRP surged to seven‑year highs above $3 and hit a peak of $3.60. The token posted a 21% gain in a
Surat: The department of post is set to roll out its next-generation Advanced Postal Technology (APT) system -- an IT solution developed in-house which is designed to modernize and streamline day-to-day postal operations. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery and improve customer experience.To facilitate the transition, postal services at all city post offices will be suspended on Monday
New Delhi: The city is likely to receive scattered light showers over the next few days. However, Delhi's air quality remained in the lower end of the 'satisfactory' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54. It was 60 a day earlier. The maximum temperature was recorded at 34.5 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. Minimum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, two degrees below nor
Vadodara: The Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) of the city police busted a racket involving the sale of cheap liquor disguised as premium imported brands. During a raid, officials seized both filled and empty bottles of high-end liquor, exposing a bootlegging operation run from a residential apartment.Acting on a tip-off, the PCB raided the residence of Azim Memon, located in Patel Falia of the Ha
Srinagar, July 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Saturday visited the ancient Vicharnag Temple, a site of historical and religious significance, in Nowshera area of Srinagar city.An official statement issued here said that the visit was aimed at to take onsite appraisal of the works being taken up for revival, restoration and conservation of the monumental asset under government's initiative of
Bengaluru: A day after the high court dismissed the petition filed by BJP MLA Byrathi Suresh, seeking to quash the FIR registered against him in connection with the murder of a history-sheeter, the court directed him to appear before the police. The lawmaker presented himself before the investigating officer at Bharatinagar police station Saturday afternoon. The police grilled him for over 3.5 hou
Bengaluru: A day after deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar assured equal treatment in fund allocation across all 224 assembly seats, home minister G Parameshwara clarified Saturday that not every constituency may receive the full Rs 50 crore announced earlier by CM Siddaramaiah.Parameshwara said the quantum of funds would be determined based on the developmental needs of each constituency. "Wherev
New Delhi (ABC Live): MoEFCC Annual Report 2024-25: India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released its Annual Report 2024-25, highlighting the country's efforts in pollution control, afforestation, and climate action. This report reviews the key achievements and challenges from the MoEFCC's initiatives, providing a clear view of India's environmental progress. The Mi
Bengaluru: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Saturday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra was part of a politically motivated attempt to malign the Gandhi family and the party.The ED had Thursday filed a chargesheet against Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in a
Srinagar, July 19: In a heartwarming celebration of youth development and water safety, over 36 youngsters were awarded certificates and mementoes Saturday after successfully completing a basic swimming course at the scenic Water Sports Centre, Nigeen. The felicitation ceremony was led by Deputy Labour Commissioner (Central), Masrat Hashim.According to a statement issued here, the event formed par
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and
Telangana Cricket Association has demanded deeper investigation after CBI arrested HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao and four others. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) President Jagan Mohan Rao and four other office-bearers earlier this month on charges of forging documents and misappropriating funds. The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has wr
A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and Maoists in the Birhordera forest of Jharkhand's Bokaro district on Wednesday morning, resulting in casualties on both sides. During the encounter, security forces successfully neutralized two Maoists. Tragically, a jawan from the CRPF's CoBRA battalion also lost his life in the exchange of fire, prompting an ongoing search operation in the area
Karwar: Two persons were caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh on Wednesday. According to Lokayukta police, Ganapati Naik, former president and sitting member of Sirsi City Municipal Council (CMC), and RM Vernekar, revenue officer of Sirsi CMC, were arrested.According to Karwar Lokayukta SP Kumarachandra, the duo were caught red-handed while accepting Rs 3 lakh from Ramesh Hegde. The SP
Ranchi: Chief minister Hemant Soren on Friday urged Union home minister Amit Shah waive off Centre's dues, amounting to Rs 13,299.69 crore, which has accumulated in lieu of deployment of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jharkhand for anti-extremist operations over the years. Notably, the centre has asked the state to pay the amount which has accrued since CRPF was deployed by centre for the
Though the switches were reportedly reset within 10 seconds, the brief shutdown caused the aircraft to lose thrust, ultimately leading to the crash. Amid growing speculation over pilot actions in the Air India Flight 171 crash, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has urged restraint. Chairperson Jennifer Homendy said on Friday that it is too early to conclude what led to the deadly
The DPE reiterated its commitment to support CPSEs in leveraging Industry 4.0 for operational excellence and sustainable development.Source : Freepik Industry 4.0 is being considered for future incorporation into the Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) MoU assessment framework, and that early adoption will be key to enhancing global competitiveness, the government has said. In a strategic st
The special investigation team's probe points to significant irregularities in liquor procurement. YSR Congress MP PV Midhun Reddy is expected to surrender before the special investigation team (SIT) on Saturday morning in connection with the alleged multi-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. This comes after the Supreme Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea on Friday. Mr Reddy, against whom a
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked Urban Development Year 2025 festivities in Ahmedabad. The celebration highlighted the city's status as the cleanest in India, showcased new urban projects, and underscored Prime Minister Modi's vision of transforming urban challenges into growth opportunities, aiming for a sustainable, world-class city future. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the Urban
The official said that the car rammed into a concrete barrier on the side of a small bridge and caught fire Four people were killed and two suffered injuries after their car crashed into a concrete barrier on the side of a bridge and burst into flames in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in the wee hours of Saturday (July 19, 2025), police said. The accident occurred near Kulgaon, under the jurisdi
Abdul Kalam not only lived under fake identity, but travelled using forged Indian passport ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Abdul Kalam, a Bangladeshi national, lived in Bhopal for eight years under a false transgender identity * He obtained key documents like Aadhaar card and passport using forged papers and local help * Kalam travelled abroad using a forged Indian
Jammu, Jul 16 (PTI) Security forces have launched a search operation along the Hiranagar forward area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district after a villager reported the movement of two suspected persons on Tuesday night, officials said. Hiranagar falls along the International Border (IB) in the Jammu district and has seen several encounters in the past. The operation was ongoing when reports l
Three workers died and another was in a critical condition after they inhaled toxic gas at a sugar mill in Bijnor district, became unconscious and fell into the mill's water treatment plant when it was being cleaned, officials said. The incident occurred at Uttam Sugar Mill in Barkatpur village under jurisdiction of Nangal police station around 10.30am. The authorities have launched a probe into
The Indian Super League has thrilled fans for a decade, with the final weeks of the season featuring a tense race to the playoffs. Teams often defy pre-season predictions, with strategic changes and coaching leading to remarkable turnarounds, as seen with Chennaiyin FC, NorthEast United, Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters, and Bengaluru FC. The Indian Super League (ISL) has captivated fans over the p
A delegation of milk producers associated with Kamdhenu Hitkari Society called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and expressed their gratitude for enhancing freight subsidy from Rs. 1.50 per liter to Rs. 3 per liter for the registered milk societies. The delegation informed the Chief Minister that nearly 6000 families associated with the Kaamdhenu Hitkari Society will be b
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