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The Assam BJP office in Guwahati has been decorated to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the state for two days starting Saturday. The new state party office was inaugurated in October 2022 by BJP national president J P Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
A Russian ballistic missile strike on port infrastructure in Ukraines Odesa region killed eight people and injured 27, Ukrainian authorities said. The port was struck with ballistic missiles, said Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa region
Two brothers were arrested by Delhi Police from west Delhis Janakpuri area with over 1 kg of charas along with THC and OG, officials said. Based on a tip-off about the movement of drug peddlers in the area, police laid a trap on the Tihar Jail Road
Police arrested three men in Uttar Pradeshs Bijnor district for illegally selling and misusing codeine-laced cough syrup amid a statewide crackdown. The action follows a wider probe into an alleged illegal network involved in the storage and distribution of highly-regulated codeine-laced cough syrups across Uttar Pradesh
Four people were killed and two others injured after being hit by a train near Taherpur station in West Bengals Nadia district while travelling to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modis rally
INS Sindhughosh, the lead submarine of her class, was formally decommissioned at Mumbais Naval Dockyard after four decades of distinguished service. Commissioned in 1986, the submarine played a key role in strengthening Indias maritime security and naval capabilities
A Pakistan accountability court has sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case linked to state gifts. The case is about alleged fraud in state gifts, which the former first couple received from the Saudi government in 2021
As dense fog reduced visibility in the national capital, 66 arrival and departure flights were cancelled at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday. Delhi Airport also noted that all flight operations are functioning normally in the city
The weather department explained that very dense fog is recorded when visibility drops to between 0 and 50 metres, while visibility of 51 to 200 metres is categorised as dense
Other prominent figures, Mick Jagger, Woody Allen, and Noam Chomsky, are also featured in the released documents
Trump said Americans would soon pay no more than the lowest price charged anywhere in the world. Youre going to get most favored nations pricing, Trump said.
They said that they understand the importance of their passengers` travel plans, especially during this holiday season, and promised to work around the clock to minimise any inconvenience
In ways that perhaps other nations can`t, we`ve been viewed as indispensable in that regard, and it`s a role the President takes great pride in, in the promotion of peace around the world and something he deserves a lot of credit for. He has personally engaged in all of this, he added.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that these heinous attacks are aimed at disrupting the democratic transition process and foiling the election.
The two US service members killed in Syria were identified this week as Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa
Neves Valente, 48, is suspected in the shootings at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, and the killing of an MIT professor. He was found dead on Thursday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Scam mules who enable scammers by laundering scam proceeds, providing SIM cards or giving up their confidential Singpass credentials will face discretionary caning of up to 12 strokes. Singpass is important for citizens to have access to official websites.
The announcement followed a meeting on Thursday between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and European leaders in Brussels, where he made a last-minute appeal for the EU to tap frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraines war effort and sustain the country economically
In a statement, the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, also condemned the lynching of a Hindu man, saying there is no space for such violence in the new Bangladesh
The accused have been booked for the offence of murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an officer of Walayar police station said. They were produced before a court here and remanded to judicial custody on Friday, the officer said
Between 6 am on Thursday and 6 am on Friday, around 2800 vehicles were identified without valid PUC certificates, a senior Transport Department official said
Net corporate tax mop up grew 10.54 per cent to over Rs 8.17 lakh crore. Non-corporate tax (which includes taxes paid by individuals, HUFs, firms) grew 6.37 per cent at Rs 8.47 lakh crore
INDIA bloc parties say the bill will kill the rural employment programme; several members of the opposition staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha during the passage of the bill after demanding its withdrawal and raising slogans against the government. They also tore pages of the bill
Great athletes are made on maidans, not in malls or on artificial turf. With playgrounds in the city rapidly shrinking, our netas must ensure they are protected from encroachment and are free for all to use
A physical verification of the vehicle revealed that the chassis number stamped on the bus did not match the registration and number plate details available in official records, following which the vehicle was detained and its documents were subjected to a detailed verification.
The ED has assailed the trial courts order issued on Wednesday, which held that taking cognisance of the agencys complaint was impermissible in law as it was not based on a FIR. The court ruled that an investigation and the consequent prosecution complaint under PMLA
The new police station was set up within 24 hours with the deployment of a large security force comprising around 1,000 C-60 commandos, 21 Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams, newly recruited police personnel, 500 special police officers and private contractors
In a shocking incident in Rajasthans Chittorgarh district, a woman allegedly killed her husband with an axe in Tamlav village and later attempted suicide by jumping into a well. She was rescued by villagers, and police have launched an investigation into the matter
The Enforcement Directorates Mumbai Zonal Office has facilitated the restitution of Rs 311.67 crore towards long-pending workmen dues of Kingfisher Airlines. The amount will be transferred to the Official Liquidator for disbursement to former employees, following DRT orders
Three workers were killed and six others injured after a water tank collapsed at a solar panel manufacturing plant in Nagpurs Butibori MIDC
The hit-and-run took place on Thursday when the cop, a Police Constable, identified as Sudam Rajkumar Pokale, was on a patrolling duty with colleagues in Rashin village
Chennai Mayor R. Priya informed the Corporation council about progress on road repairs after monsoon damage, while BJP councillors walked out alleging denial of speaking time and wage irregularities among sanitation workers. Mayor Priya responded, providing details on ongoing repair efforts
TikTok has signed a Trump-backed deal to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees. The move follows a US law mandating ByteDance to divest majority control or face a nationwide ban
Arunachal Pradesh government officer was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for alleged misappropriation of compensation funds linked to a highway project in East Kameng district. The SP said the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of compensation funds for those who are affected by land acquisition is underway, he said
The Enforcement Directorate seized over Rs 4.6 crore in cash along with silver and gold during raids linked to illegal dunki route migration to the US. The officials seized Rs 4.62 crore in cash, 313 kgs of silver and 6 kg of gold bullion worth a total Rs 19.13 crore from the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, they claimed
Four men involved in a cattle theft case were arrested following a police encounter in Uttar Pradeshs Kaushambi district, officials said. During interrogation, the arrested accused confessed to their involvement in several incidents of buffalo theft
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms as part of long-term measures to ensure clean air for students. Addressing a press conference, Sood said that the government is committed towards tackling the problem of pollution through long-term administrative measures
Initial investigations have revealed that some of the men arrested by the STF or the UP Police have links to the Samajwadi Party. The involvement of the Samajwadi Party, which already has a tarnished reputation, will also come to light as a state-level SIT is monitoring the entire case, the UP CM said
Dense fog continued to impact operations at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, leading to the cancellation of 79 flights and delays to over 230 others. Authorities issued advisories as CAT III conditions affected arrivals and departures
Parliament winter session was adjourned sine die on Friday amid intense Opposition protests over the VB-G RAM G Bill. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan adjourned both Houses, calling the Winter Session productive despite disruptions
The searches were conducted on Thursday across more than a dozen locations in Delhi, Punjab (Jalandhar), and Haryana (Panipat). From the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, authorities recovered cash, silver, and gold bullion valued at a total of Rs 19.13 crore
The Delhi High Court set aside the Lokpals sanction allowing the CBI to file a charge sheet against TMC MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query case, directing a fresh decision. Acting on the complaint, the Lokpal had earlier directed the CBI to investigate all aspects of the matter under Section 20(3)(a) of the Act and submit a report
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with high productivity, with the Lok Sabha recording 111 pc efficiency and the Rajya Sabha achieving 121 pc, alongside the passage of key legislations. The 18th Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die as the House assembled for the final sitting
The AAP-led Punjab government will convene a special Assembly session in January to oppose the Centres G RAM G Bill, alleging it weakens MGNREGA and threatens rural livelihoods. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Bill was passed in Parliament amidst protests by Opposition MPs
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also said that MGNREGA gave the rural worker bargaining power; he said by capping work and creating more ways to deny it, the VB-G RAM G Bill weakens the one instrument the rural poor had
Air India Express on Friday cancelled its VijayawadaVisakhapatnam flight after a technical issue was detected before departure. Passengers were provided hotel accommodation and offered either a full refund or complimentary rescheduling, the airline said
Supporters of US President Donald Trump at a conservative gathering in Phoenix expressed impatience and anticipation ahead of the Justice Departments deadline to release files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, hoping for accountability and transparency
CAT III is a category of Instrument Landing System (ILS) that offers lower minimums for visibility and decision height. CAT III allows for almost zero visibility landings in some cases
Confirming the incident to mid-day, Deputy Conservator of Forests Sachin Repal of the Thane Territorial Forest Department said the department had received reports of the animals presence and immediately dispatched a rescue team to the site
Former US President Joe Biden had taken several steps to lessen federal penalties related to marijuana, including a mass pardon for those handed harsh sentences for simple possession