DGCA has issued an advisory to all airlines on unruly behaviour by passengers during flight operations
Exploring legal options to challenge decision of ECI of withdrawing national party status of TMC, ANI reports
TMC exploring legal options to challenge the decision of ECI of withdrawing the national party status, say party sources
We will continue to do what we have to do, it will not make any difference: TMC MP Saugata Roy on ECI withdrawing national party status of TMC
Govt’s fall is also certain, says BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar as TMC loses national status
Amit Shah in Arunachal Pradesh's Kibithu
'Have you noticed a foreign dignitary on a visit to our country criticising his nation?', asks VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in Nagaland; Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya & Tipra Motha in Tripura have been given the status as Recognized State Political Parties
Police say 5 killed in downtown Louisville shooting; shooter is dead; 6 others hospitalised, reports AP
Election Commission of India recognises Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as a national party
Maharashtra Guv called on PM Modi in New Delhi
This was the first meeting of the Governor with the Prime Minister since assuming the charge of the post of Governor.
We are working for the people but they (BJP) are creating problems for us and not letting our govt work: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav
Pakistan: 4 killed, at least 15 injured in explosion in Quetta
Amit Shah's plan to damage K'taka's Nandini: Cong on Amul-Nandini row
We are working for the people but they (BJP) are creating problems for us and not letting our govt work: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav
SC to hear plea on border pact between Meghalaya and Assam in July
BJP is sending a fact-finding team to further incite violence: Mamata Banerjee
EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Uganda
NHRC sends notice to UP govt over barbaric assault of a young man by a village head in Firozabad
The National Human Rights Commission notice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh over the reported barbaric assault of a young man by a village head in Firozabad district: NHRC
Before 2014, Northeast region was known as disturbed region, says Shah
Before 2014, the entire Northeast region was known as a disturbed region but in the last 9 years, because of PM Modi's 'Look East' policy, Northeast is now considered an area which contributes to the development of the country: Union HM Amit Shah in Arunachal Pradesh
BMC has made it mandatory to wear masks in all BMC hospitals
BMC has made it mandatory to wear masks in all BMC hospitals in view of the current Covid situation. This decision was taken after a meeting on the issue of Covid rise. BMC has also advised its employees to wear masks in public places.
Aftab should be given the death penalty, says Shraddha Walker's father
He ( Aftab Poonawalla) should be given the death penalty. He is guilty. He committed this crime with full planning. There are loopholes in the investigation and proceedings due to which the case is delayed. I have asked my lawyer to appeal for fast-track proceedings in the case, says Vikas Walker, father of Shraddha Walker.
Exercise Cope India 23, a bilateral Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) is being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda and Agra. The exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding between the two Air Forces and share their best practices.
SII's Covid vaccine Covovax as heterologous booster for adults to be available on CoWIN soon; to cost Rs 225 per dose plus applicable GST: Official sources
BJP wants to spoil atmosphere of Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav
Probe is being done. Action is being taken against all those involved & no one is being spared... The plan was big but govt controlled the situation. People of BJP want to spoil the atmosphere of Bihar, saysTejashwi Yadav, Bihar Deputy CM on Bihar violence.
Congress govt in Rajasthan seems to be divided into two parts, says Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Congress govt in Rajasthan seems to be divided into two parts. One camp is led by Ashok Gehlot & other by Sachin Pilot. Congress' high command has given us two CMs for the state. We will organise 'Jan Aakrosh Gherao' at the Collectorate: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
China says Taiwan military drills 'successfully completed'
Stone pelting incident of Ram Navami was preplanned, says Mumbai police
Malavani Police found that the stone pelting incident of Ram Navami was preplanned by one arrested and one wanted accused and they had gathered the crowd near Savera Height building near the mosque with intention of riots. Police added section 120(b) in the original FIR and informed the court also about the addition of the criminal conspiracy charges in the FIR, saysMumbai Police.
Rupee gains 4 paise to close at 81.98 (provisional) against US dollar
People should leave their 'political spectacles' behind while embarking on foreign visit, VP said
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said people should leave their "political spectacles" behind while embarking on a foreign visit, in an apparent reference to a row over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks made during a recent visit to the United Kingdom
CBI forms special task force to speed up probe into alleged teachers recruitment scam in WB
CBI has formed special task force to speed up ongoing probe into the alleged teachers recruitment scam in West Bengal. The team will reach Kolkata soon, a senior official said
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approves the candidature of Tarun Pandey as Congress candidate for the ensuing bye-election to the Legislative Assembly of Odisha from Jharsuguda Constituency.
Nitin Gadkari in Kashmir's Sonmarg today
The Union Minister visited Zojila pass and Sonmarg in order to inspect progress of work on tunnels intended to provide all-weather connectivity to Ladakh.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 11th Biennial National Grassroots Innovation and Outstanding Traditional Knowledge Awards of NIF at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre
Amritpal Singh's aide Papalpreet arrested by Delhi Police: Report
People ride silently on horsebacks in Mexico's Guadalajara in protest
Mexicans areprotesting gang-related violence, death, and murders in the city, which was also home to the infamous and now defunct Guadalajara cartel.
Security deployed outside a mosque in Haryana's Sonipat after alleged vandalism
Reports have surfaced that a mob had allegedly vandalised the place of worship. Further details awaited...
US Pacific Air Force commander Gen. Kenneth S Wilsbach is on a visit to India
Gen. Wilbach paid homage to the martyrs of the Indian Armed Forces at Delhi's National War Memorial.
India halts trade talks with UK over pro-Khalistani attack: British media
British newspaperThe Times has reported that India has halted trade talks with the Rishi Sunak-led country after Khalistani separatist elements attacked the Indian Embassy in London. However, latest developments suggest that the Ministry of External Affairs has denied this report and called it baseless. Further details awaited...
China simulated "sealing off" of Taiwan in recent military drills
The Xi Jinping-led country has been conducting military drills around Taiwan in an apparent show of strength after the self-governed island's President met the US House Speaker. An AFP report has suggested that China simulated "sealing off" Taiwan during its latest military drills. In response to this aggression, the US has also sailed one of its warships in China-controlled international watrs.
Gyanvapi case hearing on April 14
SC to hear on April 14 plea seeking permission for 'wazu' (ritual ablution) during Ramzan in the Gyanvapi mosque premises.
Legal notice served to Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the M K Stalin government after he witheld a number of bills passed in the State Assembly, has now been served a legal notice by SP Udayakumar, who is the co-ordinator of theKudankulam nuclear power protests. Ravi had earlier said that the protests were being funded by a foreign entity. In his notice, Udaykumar has said that the Governor's remark is "without any basis" and that"by calling the protest foreign-funded, the Governor insulted thousands of men and women who participated in the protest in the public interest".
Over 50 miscreants held in connection to Jamshedpur violence: Police
Prabhat Kumar, SSP, East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur) has reported to ANI that over 50 miscreants have been arrested in connection with the communal violence that has rocked Jamshedpur. Surveillance teams with drones have also been deployed, Kumar stated while also announcing that action will be taken against the individuals found involved in the violence.
India braces for Covid-19 preparedness drills
With Covid cases in the nation on a steady rise, the government of India has decided to conduct Covid preparedness drills throughout the nation today in order to take precautions and asssess the country's infrastructure if it needs to deal with another massive outbreak.
NIA seizes gold, cash, drugs of smugglers linked to LTTE revival efforts
A significant amount of cash, along with gold bars, documents, drugs, and digital devices have been seized by the National lnvestigation Agency from both residential and business premises of eight people. They are believed to be linked with the illicit Indo-Sri Lankan drug trade.
(With ANI inputs)
7 killed, 23 injured after tree falls on a tin shed in Maharashtra's Akola district
Internet suspended in Jamshedpur after communal clashes broke out in the city
Maharashtra CM to chair meeting on the effects of unseasonal rain on crops
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde is set to chair a meeting atSahyadri Guest House in Mumbai to discuss the'agrarian crisis' that the state is facing after unseasonal rains caused significant damage to crops.
China slams WHO over Covid-19 origin remarks
China has hit out at the World Health Organization after the body's Director-General,Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, had said that China should have shared the genetic material that had been collectd from Wuhan three years ago. China, in its response, has accused the WHO of "politicizing Covid-19", also saying that such comments made by the Director-General were“offensive and disrespectful,” and that this was an attempt to "smear China".
Violence reported from Chattisgarth's Bemetara
Reports of a communal clash in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara have surfaced, with one dead and three cops injured. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has called for a state bandh to protest the incident.
China is set to hold live-fire military exercises near Taiwan
On Monday, the Xi Jinping-led Chinese government will round off its three-day-lomg military exercises around Taiwan. This comes as a response to the island country's President meeting US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy a few days ago. Earlier in 2022, when the then US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had visited Taiwan, tensions between China and Taiwan had flared up extensively. China had even announced some strict economic sanctions against certain Taiwanese firms.
Violent clashes reported in Jamshedpur
Clashes between two communinites have broken out in the Steel City of India. A News18 report suggests that violence broke out over a piece of meat. Stones were pelted by an angry mob, and a couple of policemen have also suffered injuries. Section 144 has been imposed in the affected areas. Further details awaited...