A 34-year-old woman, who was found to be mentally unstable, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Thursday for making a threatening call about harming Prime Minister Modi. The call was traced to Amboli, and a case was filed. After investigation, it was determined to be a ‘prank.’ The woman had no prior criminal record, according […]
Knight Frank has appointed Shishir Baijal as Non-Executive Chair for the Asia-Pacific region, effective April 1, 2025, reflecting the region’s growth and potential. Baijal, also Chairman and Managing Director of Knight Frank India, will work closely with Craig Shute, the newly appointed CEO of Asia-Pacific, to drive strategic initiatives aligned with the company’s global vision.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Puja Khedkar’s anticipatory bail plea, who is accused of cheating and wrongfully availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the 2022 Civil Services exam. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh extended her interim protection from arrest. The plea was opposed by Delhi Police and UPSC, with the […]
Tokyo Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia expressed no surprise over his 4-year doping suspension announced by NADA for refusing a dope test sample. He accused the BJP-led govt of targeting him, linking it to his participation in protests against BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Bajrang further said, “If I join the BJP, then I think […]
NIA conducted searches at 22 locations across six states on Thursday in connection with a human trafficking case. The operation, which started early morning, targeted individuals and organizations linked to an organized trafficking network. Raids focused on suspects involved in forced labor and exploitation, part of an ongoing investigation into criminal trafficking activities.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Thursday that the city’s EV policy will be extended until March 2025. Electric vehicles purchased after January 1, 2024, will receive subsidies and road tax exemptions. Following the removal of a tax waiver in August 2024, EV sales in Delhi had slowed, despite the city being one of India’s […]
Tokyo Olympics medalist Bajrang Punia said he was not surprised when National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), announced a four-year ban on him for ‘refusing’ to provide a sample for a dope test. Bajrang, who joined Congress before Haryana Assembly polls, pointed fingers at BJP for targeting him. He alleged that BJP is looking to get back […]
A 34-year-old kidney patient died at Kakinada Government General Hospital (GGH), after she received wrong blood type. This raised serious concerns over medical negligence at the hospital. Bhavana Sirisha was a resident of Palakollu in West Godavari. Doctors recommended a blood transfusion. Required blood type was ‘O positive’, but a house surgeon transfused ‘AB positive’...
The BJP mocked Congress over its repeated complaints about faulty EVMs, blaming the technology for losses in Haryana and Maharashtra elections. The BJP pointed out that the same EVMs had facilitated Congress victories, such as Priyanka Gandhi’s record win in Wayanad. The BJP dismissed Congress’s claims, attributing the issue to their intentions rather than the […]
A cobra and a dog engaged in a fight at a farm in Karnataka’s Bagalkot, with a nearly seven-minute-long video capturing the struggle. The snake charged at the dog, but the dog responded by attacking, eventually killing the cobra. Video also shows another dog trying to approach the snake but quickly retreating. The incident took […]
Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, expressed support for India’s Adani Group amid US bribery allegations, encouraging continued investment in Israel. He stated that the allegations raised by US authorities were not seen as problematic from Israel’s perspective, emphasizing that Israel welcomed Adani and other Indian companies to continue their investments in the country.
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has offered a reward for information on those responsible for the violent protests in Sambhal, which resulted in four deaths. The unrest followed a court-ordered examination of a Mughal-era mosque. Authorities have detained 28 individuals and are working to publicize the identities of the rioters amid accusations between […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the situation in Bangladesh but refrained from commenting, stating it was a matter for the Indian government to address. In the state assembly, she clarified that the state government would adhere to the Centre’s stance, emphasizing that Bangladesh is a separate country and not within their jurisdiction […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday hosted the Indian cricket team ahead of their two-day pink ball practice match against the PM’s XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra, starting November 30. The match serves as preparation for the day-night Test in Adelaide from December 6. Albanese praised Indian stars like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat […]
Salman Rehman Khan, a member of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was extradited from Rwanda to India by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday. Khan is accused in the Bengaluru Prisons Terror Conspiracy case for his role in radicalization and supplying explosives to terror operatives. His extradition marks the 17th successful operation by the NIA […]