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Indigo flight to Guwahati returns to Bhubaneswar after bird strike

The aircraft will be positioned back to terminal after necessary maintenance, the airline stated in a press release

23 Dec 2024 5:48 pm
Rahul meets kin of man who died in judicial custody after Parbhani violence

He was rushed to state-run hospital after he complained of chest pain and uneasiness while he was in judicial custody and lodged at the Parbhani district central prison. He died on December 15 at the hospital, police said

23 Dec 2024 5:28 pm
Centre scraps `no-detention policy` for classes 5 and 8 students

Following the amendment to the Right to Education Act (RTE) in 2019, at least 16 states and two Union Territories have already done away with the `no-detention policy` for the two classes

23 Dec 2024 4:58 pm
Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over 18 per cent GST on exam forms

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared an examination form of the Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Sultanpur, that showed 18 per cent GST was being charged

23 Dec 2024 3:28 pm
Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to puja khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Delhi High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of cheating and fraudulently availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the 2022 UPSC exam

23 Dec 2024 2:54 pm
Parliament scuffle: Injured BJP MPs discharged from hospital

BJP leaders Pratap Sarangi (69) from Odisha and Mukesh Rajput from Uttar Pradesh were brought to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital from Parliament with head injuries

23 Dec 2024 2:42 pm
Breaking news: Police arrest mastermind of celebrity kidnapping gang in Bijnor

The Uttar Pradesh Police have successfully arrested Lavi Pal, the mastermind behind a gang involved in kidnapping actor Mushtaq Khan and comedian Sunil Pal. The arrest took place after an encounter in Bijnor on Sunday night.

23 Dec 2024 1:56 pm
Pune: 3 killed, 6 injured as truck crushes people sleeping on footpath

Police officials stated that the incident took place at around 12.30 am in the Wagholi area. Several persons were sleeping on the footpath during the incident, the police said

23 Dec 2024 1:01 pm
Three Khalistan terrorists encountered in joint UP-Punjab cops operation

The encounter took place inside the jurisdiction of the Puranpur Police Station in Pilibhit and involved joint police teams from Pilibhit and Punjab

23 Dec 2024 12:02 pm
Light rain brings chill to Delhi-NCR, AQI at 403 remains severe

A coldwave gripped Delhi as light rain dropped temperatures to 8C, while the AQI remained at a hazardous 403, with several areas in the `severe` category

23 Dec 2024 9:06 am
Small plane crashes into Brazilian city, killing at least 10 people

The aircraft collided with several buildings, causing widespread damage and leaving over a dozen people injured, according to official Brazilian authorities

23 Dec 2024 8:58 am
Lucknow: IOB bank broken into, several lockers robbed

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is aware of the unfortunate incident involving a robbery which occurred despite adequate security measures at our Chinhat Branch in Lucknow

23 Dec 2024 8:58 am
US President-elect Trump criticises Panama for charging exorbitant prices for

Trump added that the canal was to be managed by Panama. He criticised Panama for charging exorbitant prices from the US

23 Dec 2024 8:57 am
Fire breaks out in J-K`s Doda

The region has witnessed several fire incidents in past couple of weeks. On Saturday as well fire broke out in the Dessa Forest Area of Jammu and Kashmir`s Doda

23 Dec 2024 8:57 am
CM Nitish Kumar to lead NDA in 2025 state polls

The NDA is working under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar and we will continue to contest elections under the leadership of both leaders

23 Dec 2024 8:21 am
Tripura developed most under BJP rule: Amit Shah

Addressing a public meeting here after visiting a village where displaced Bru tribals were rehabilitated, Shah said that Tripura remained behind on all parameters of development during the communist rule but is now moving forward on the path of progress

23 Dec 2024 8:21 am
Congress asks SC to reopen Pegasus spyware probe

Surjewala shared a media report which said that, for the first time, a court in the US had held Israels NSO Group liable for its intrusive spyware Pegasus

23 Dec 2024 8:21 am
Two dead in Mohali building collapse; probe ordered

The multi-storey building collapsed on Saturday evening in Sohana village

23 Dec 2024 8:21 am
Israeli air strikes across Gaza Strip kill at least 20

A strike on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City killed at least eight people, including three children, according to Gazas Health Ministry

23 Dec 2024 8:18 am
South Korea launches 3rd spy satellite

The launched satellite succeeded in communicating with an overseas ground station at 11.30 pm in a step indicating the satellites normal operation

23 Dec 2024 8:18 am
Nigeria: Crowd rush kills 32

Ten others were also confirmed dead in the capital, Abuja, where a church organised a charity event to distribute food and clothing items

23 Dec 2024 8:18 am
PM Narendra Modi holds talks with top Kuwaiti leadership

Conferred with countrys highest honour by Kuwaiti Emir

23 Dec 2024 8:17 am
18-year-old Assam man murders minor stepbrothers

The accused slit the throats of his minor stepbrothers. The police have seized the weapon of offence, a short sword

22 Dec 2024 10:40 pm
Teen dies by suicide in Maharashtra after mother refuses to buy him new phone

The victim allegedly died by suicide on Saturday night at his house in Miraj city when his mother and sister were asleep

22 Dec 2024 9:37 pm
PM Modi awarded Kuwait`s highest civilian honour

Prime Minister Modi received the honour from Kuwait`s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah at the Bayan Palace in the capital city

22 Dec 2024 7:08 pm
Uttar Pradesh: Ancient stepwell discovered in Chandausi, Sambhal district

Authorities said they stumbled upon the stepwell during an anti-encroachment drive initiated in the area. During this operation, two damaged idols were also found within the temple`s well

22 Dec 2024 6:27 pm
PM Modi praises surge in `Made in India` products in Kuwait

Earlier on Sunday, he received a rousing ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in Kuwait during his state trip to the Gulf country. The Emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, was also present during the ceremony

22 Dec 2024 5:51 pm
Four women, 9-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack in Germany

Authorities said 200 people were injured in the incident, 41 of whom are in serious condition

22 Dec 2024 4:51 pm
Students send bomb threat emails to schools to delay exams, Delhi Police reveals

Delhi Police uncovered that two students sent bomb threat emails to schools in Rohini to postpone exams. The students, who were unprepared for their exams, were later counselled and released.

22 Dec 2024 11:25 am
Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent `friendly fire` incident,

The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen`s Houthi rebels, though the US military`s Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was at the time.

22 Dec 2024 9:45 am
Sukanta Majumdar: Mamata Banerjee won`t support ONOE as country benefits from it

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Majumdar highlighted that in a democracy, everyone in the opposition has the right to speak, there is discussion.

22 Dec 2024 9:44 am
Pakistan: 16 soldiers killed in terrorist attack on South Waziristan check post

The attack was carried out by terrorists in the region, which has been a hotspot for violent incidents since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire agreement between the Pakistani government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2022.

22 Dec 2024 9:43 am
Odisha`s 26 villages get recognition as Tsunami Ready by UNESCO

The preparedness activities in Odisha have drawn national and international attention.

22 Dec 2024 9:42 am
Delhi`s AQI remains in `very poor` category at 388 amidst dense fog

Delhi`s Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the `very poor` category at 388, with a layer of fog covering the city and visibility reduced. Several areas recorded `severe` AQI levels, prompting health concerns.

22 Dec 2024 9:22 am
Congress to hold press conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah`s resignation

Congress MPs and CWC members will conduct press conferences in 150 cities, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his controversial remarks about Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. Protests will continue with marches and memorandums submitted to President Droupadi Murmu.

22 Dec 2024 9:12 am
The Pope says no more gossip

A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences in the Christmas holiday season.

22 Dec 2024 7:55 am
German leaders mourn the marring of centuries-old tradition

Authorities identified the suspect as a 50-year-old who has been living in Germany for nearly two decades and practicing medicine there

22 Dec 2024 7:54 am
Pak jails 25 for attacks on army HQ

It said that the convicts were awarded prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking the military facilities.

22 Dec 2024 7:54 am
A saree-clad sentinel

In a sea of books on Mumbai, a new one dives deeper into its coastal riches, reimagining biodiversity in the wake of climate crisis

22 Dec 2024 7:53 am
Where the postbags piled once and other triangular tales

The Colaba Post Office junction has little to large institutions with histories jostling for the telling

22 Dec 2024 7:47 am
A fraction of his IQ!

Ashwins outspokenness in team meetings didnt always make him Mr. Popular. Rocket Scientist, Professor were nicknames bestowed snidely on him by anonymous teammates who didnt even have...

22 Dec 2024 7:28 am
Maharashtra ministers portfolio allocation can happen soon: CM Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis and his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in on December 5, and 39 ministers were inducted ahead of the Winter Session on December 15

21 Dec 2024 8:02 pm
Gadchiroli will be Naxal-free in three years: CM Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis said the northern part of the Gadchiroli district, bordering Telangana and Chhattisgarh, has been rid of Naxals and is on the path of development

21 Dec 2024 7:51 pm
Maharashtra winter session wasted as ministers sans portfolios kept mum: Oppn

The leader of the opposition in the legislative council, Ambadas Danve, said that the state government only highlighted old schemes and promises in the legislature

21 Dec 2024 7:41 pm
Maharashtra budget session to begin from March 3

The prorogation order issued by Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan was read out by Speaker Rahul Narwekar

21 Dec 2024 7:32 pm
Ten killed in stampede in Nigeria at Christmas food distribution event

The stampede occurred in the early morning hours at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, a high-brow part of Abuja

21 Dec 2024 7:10 pm
Delhi: 89-year-old Ashram guru booked for `raping` middle-aged disciple

The Ashram guru has also filed a complaint against the victim and five other people alleging that they tried to grab the ashram by illegal means

21 Dec 2024 6:49 pm
Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 against Shah`s Ambedkar remark

The BSP chief claimed that her party is devoted to Babasaheb Ambedkar, who dedicated his life to securing the rights of the Dalits and Bahujans

21 Dec 2024 5:36 pm
BR Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Dadar to be completed by Dec 2025: Shinde

Shinde assured the state legislature that the Mahayuti government is working relentlessly to develop Maharashtra into a prosperous and progressive state

21 Dec 2024 5:26 pm
Allu Arjun attended film screening despite police denying permission: CM Reddy

Even after the death of a woman in a stampede, the actor did not leave the cinema hall, prompting the police to force him out, CM alleged

21 Dec 2024 4:54 pm