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MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an or ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: An unidentified man died and a sub-inspector sustained injuries in two consecutive accidents on the Balanagar flyover in the early hours of Monday. According to Balanagar inspector T. Narasimha Raju, the first accident occurred around 3.06 am when a pedestrian attempting to cross the road near the flyover ramp was fatally hit by a car. Locals caught the driver and alerted the police by dialling 100. Sub-inspector Venkatesham, who was on night duty, reached the spot with a patrol team ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being si ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 28: Jailed Member of Parliament (MP) and Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) president, Er Rasheed, has begun a 24-hour hunger strike inside Tihar Jail from 8:00 pm Saturday evening to protest the "continued denial of democratic and legal rights" to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the party said. Responding to his call, a wide section of AIP leadership and grassroots representatives across the region have joined the hunger strike in solidarity, the AIP Chief Spokesperson, Inam Un Nabi said ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department has achieved a remarkably high score of 92.97% for Dachigam National Park in Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) exercise, conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, has praised the officers of the Wildlife Department for this outstanding achievement in conservation of protected areas in ecologicall ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Hotels and Restaurants Association (JKHARA) on Saturday urged the administration to provide adequate and efficient facilities for Amarnath pilgrims during the ongoing Yatra, calling for improved crowd management, healthcare support, and infrastructure upgrades. In a statement, JKHARA President Babar Chowdhary said that during a recent civil society interaction with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha -- also attended by former Chief Minister Omar Abdulla ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) Radiation levels in the Gulf region remain normal following the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict while the Islamic Republic asserted that it would carry out uranium enrichment within its territory and would no longer allow installation of surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, quoting data from the International Radiation Monitoring System (IRMS), said this 48-nation network would hav ...Read More >
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a t ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 27: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president, Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the rejoining of senior leaders in Jammu and Kashmir will help strengthen the party in their respective areas as well as in areas of their allies. Senior leaders Taj Mohiuddin, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, and Haji Farooq Mir on Friday returned to the grand old party. They were formally welcomed into the party by AICC General Secretary in charge of J&K affairs, Dr Syed Naseer Hussain; ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a meeting of political leaders to discuss the preparations for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was among those who attended the meeting that took place at the Raj Bhawan here Also Read | 8th Pay Commission To Triple Medical Allowance and Raise Minimum Salary to INR 27,000? Check Details. "Today, held a meeting with political leaders at Srinagar Raj Bhawan to discuss prepar ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a meeting of political leaders to discuss the preparations for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was among those who attended the meeting that took place at the Raj Bhawan here "Today, held a meeting with political leaders at Srinagar Raj Bhawan to discuss preparations for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, which begins from July 3. The meeting was attended by Hon'ble Chief Minister Sh O ...Read More >
Mumbai: An article by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi terming the 2024 state assembly polls as 'match-fixing' stirred a political controversy in Maharashtra. Statement Of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Congress leader was insulting the voters and Ladki Bahins of Maharashtra. He said, "Rahul Gandhi has accepted his defeat in Bihar. As long as Rahul Gandhi keeps giving himself false assurances, his party can never win". Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Ba ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: A helicopter ferrying pilgrims to the revered Kedarnath Dham was forced to make an emergency landing on Saturday afternoon after developing a technical snag during take-off. While all five passengers aboard the Kestrel Aviation Private Limited chopper escaped unhurt, the pilot sustained minor injuries. The aircraft and a car parked nearby were damaged in the incident. As the copter was taking off, a sudden technical malfunction hit it prompting the pilot to take immediate action. "D ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended heartfelt Eid al-Adha greetings to the Muslim community on Saturday, emphasising the values of sacrifice and sharing that the festival represents, according to a CMO statement. https://x.com/CMOTamilnadu/status/1930875021968478450 In his message, Stalin said, 'My heartfelt greetings to all the Muslim brothers and sisters who are celebrating Bakrid, which celebrates the virtue of sacrifice and sharing!' ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kerala Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, on Friday, greeted the Muslim brothers and sisters of Kerala on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Ad'ha. 'Eid-ul-Ad'ha glorifies the spirit of sacrifice and everlasting faith in the Almighty, inspire humanity to stay united through love, compassion and kind deeds that foster brotherhood and social harmony,' the governor's X post read. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also extended his wishes ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kerala Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, on Friday, greeted the Muslim brothers and sisters of Kerala on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Ad'ha. "Eid-ul-Ad'ha glorifies the spirit of sacrifice and everlasting faith in the Almighty, inspire humanity to stay united through love, compassion and kind deeds that foster brotherhood and social harmony," the governor's X post read. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kerala Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, on Friday, greeted the Muslim brothers and sisters of Kerala on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Ad'ha. 'Eid-ul-Ad'ha glorifies the spirit of sacrifice and everlasting faith in the Almighty, inspire humanity to stay united through love, compassion and kind deeds that foster brotherhood and social harmony,' the governor's X post read. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also extended his wishes ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 06: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. They expressed hope that the revered occasion brings peace and prosperity to the region. Dr Farooq Abdullah National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people on Eid-ul-Adha, wishing them peace, prosperity and unity. In his message, Dr Abdullah reflected on the profound significance of the day, saying, "As ...Read More >
MUMBAI: RBI on Friday issued revised norms for loans backed by gold and silver, aimed at widening credit access for small borrowers and standardising regulations across banks and NBFCs. The new rules will come into force from April 1, 2026.Under the revised framework, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for smaller consumption loans has been increased. Borrowers can now avail loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh with an LTV of 85%, up from 75%. For loans above Rs 2.5 lakh and up to Rs 5 lakh, the LTV is capped at 80%, ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Mina on Thursday along with his team to oversee arrangements for the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage, as hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat to observe Arafat Day. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Crown Prince visited Mina on behalf of King Salman "to oversee the comfort of pilgrims and the services and facilities provided to them so that they perform their rituals with ease and safety." Millions o ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Little Aman's eyes lit up as he set eyes on a pen of placid white goats in a Bakra Mandi in Jogeshwari Wednesday. He stood transfixed by their beauty, tugging at his parents Arshad and Sumaira Shaikh to take one home.With the festival of Eid ul' Azha or Bakr Eid due Saturday June 7, Bakra Mandis have come up in Muslim-dominated areas like Jogeshwari, Andheri hilltop (Dongar) and Mira Road. In Vaishali Nagar, Jogeshwari West, Haji Goat Farm with 40 stalls houses 4,000 beautiful animals br ...Read More >
New Delhi, May ( وكالة الأنباء السعودية ۔ 29 مايو 2025ء) Saudi Chargé d'Affaires Ahmed Al-Ahmari and other embassy officials were present at the event. Al-Ahmari highlighted Saudi Arabia's commitment to serving pilgrims and the two holy mosques and commended the excellent organization of the Hajj guest program in India. The guests expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership and people for their efforts in serving the two holy mosques and pilgrims. The event concluded with the presentation o ...Read More >
Rajkot: A court in Bhuj convicted retired Indian Police Service officer Kuldeep Sharma and former police inspector Girish Vasavda of wrongful confinement (IPC Section 342) of Congress leader Abdul Haji Ibrahim alias Ibhla Sheth (now deceased) in his office in 1984 and sentenced them to three months' simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000 each. Principal senior civil judge B M Prajapati acquitted them of charges of voluntarily causing hurt (IPC 323), intentional insult (IPC 504) and criminal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the newly signed Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, which establishes a quota of 175,025 pilgrims from India for Haj 2025. The agreement was finalised by Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju during discussions with H E Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, in Jeddah. In a post on X, Rijiju said: "Haj Agreement 2025 signed with Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister for Hajj and Umrah of Kingdom of Sa ...Read More >
Sambhal (UP), Dec 15 (PTI) Weeks after violent clashes over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid claimed four lives, the district administration has launched a campaign against encroachments and illegal power theft in the area around the historic mosque. As part of its efforts, the administration began removing encroachments from the area on Sunday morning. According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra, the focus is on clearing drains outside houses and shops ...Read More >
Should You Buy Mahindra BE 6e Electric SUV? Check 9 Pros And 7 Cons Of THIS Indian 'Tesla'! The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra has announced that a prohibition order banning the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food within the jurisdiction of the sub-division, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The decision to ban liquor and non-vegetarian food made under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik ...Read More >
SpiceJet has secured rights to operate Haj flights in 2025 from four Indian cities -- Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya. The airline plans to operate over 100 flights, expecting 15,500 additional pilgrims compared to this year, with projected revenue of Rs 185 crore. Domestic airline SpiceJet has announced that it has obtained rights to operate Haj flights in 2025 from four major Indian cities: Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya. SpiceJet will manage over 100 dedicated flights using bot ...Read More >
SpiceJet has secured the rights to operate 100 special flights for the Haj pilgrimage in 2025, departing from four new Indian cities -- Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya. According to a press release, the airline aims to increase its capacity for the pilgrimage by 18%, from 13,000 pilgrims in 2024 to 15,500 in 2025. SpiceJet has been operating special Haj flights since 2019, and this year, the airline deployed two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft, each seating 324 passengers. The airline is ...Read More >
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