CEO of Bengaluru firm arrested for allegedly cheating 2,000 students of Rs 18 crore
Bengaluru: The CEO of a company in Bengaluru was apprehended following allegations of defrauding 2000 students of a total of Rs 18 crore, media reports said.
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PM Modi to address joint session of US Congress on June 22
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to address a joint session of the US Congress on June 22, during his state visit to that country.
Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express launch ceremony cancelled after Odisha train mishap
New Delhi/IBNS: The ceremony to flag off Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Madgaon station has been cancelled in the wake of the massive accident involving three trains in Odisha's Balasore.
Meghalaya's Proshidh Prosonno Hajong joins Indian Coast Guard as Assistant Commandant
Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation Chairman, James Sangma, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Proshidh Prosonno Hajong of Tura, on his induction into the esteemed Indian Coast Guard as an Assistant Commandant.
At least 50 killed, 300 injured in Coromandel Express mishap in Odisha's Balasore, massive rescue ops underway
Balasore/IBNS: At least 50 people were killed and 300 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha's Balasore on Friday evening. Many are feared trapped and the casualties may rise, officials said.
'Does a match end in only one innings?': Congress leader Lakshman Seth on his second marriage
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Left heavyweight and current Congress leader Lakshman Seth has recently hit the headlines not for political reasons but for one of his decisions in personal life.
'Arrest wrestling body chief by June 9 or...': Farmer leaders warn Centre
New Delhi/IBNS: Farmer leaders, who are supporting India's top athletes in their fight against wrestling body chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have given a fresh ultimatum to the Centre, that being- arrest him or face a larger protest.
Coromandel Express collides with freight train in Odisha's Balasore, derails; many feared dead
Balasore/IBNS: A passenger express train met with a massive accident near Bahanaga railway station in Odisha's Balasore district as at least eight bogies of 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed after colliding with a freights train on Friday evening.
Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka gives nod to Congress's five poll guarantees but with riders
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka's Congress government on Friday gave the nod to implementation of all five guarantees (5Gs) promised in the party's election manifesto, albeit with some riders.
BJP is trying to end reservation for SC, alleges former Bihar CM Manjhi
Patna: Former Bihar Chief Minister and patron of Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Jeetan Ram Manjhi on Friday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was trying to withdraw reservations, given to Scheduled Castes (SCs) as per provision of the constitution.
Chittagong: Fire guts 17 houses in Satkania
Chittagong: At least 17 houses were gutted as a fire broke out in Bangladesh's Chittagong region on Friday, media reports said.
BJP not 'inclusive', they don't embrace everyone: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi/UNI: Accusing the BJP of doing 'divisive' politics, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the saffron party is not "inclusive" as they don't embrace everyone, and added that it is "damaging" the country.
Kashmir: Army, suspected terrorists exchange firing in Rajouri, operation on
Jammu/UNI: An exchange of firing took place between security forces and a group of terrorists in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Section 124A dealing with Sedition law should be retained, says Law Commission
New Delhi/UNI: The Law Commission of India (LCI) in its latest report said section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition law should be retained with certain safeguards to prevent its misuse and also suggested an enhancement in punishment.
Centre celebrates Telangana Formation Day with grandeur in Hyderabad
Hyderabad/UNI: The Government of India, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, celebrated Telangana Formation Day with grandeur at Golconda Fort on Friday.
Sikh philanthropy and charitable initiatives: Embodying the teachings of Sikhism
We are well aware that all religions propagate service to humanity, Sikhism staunchly emphasizes the concept of ‘seva’. For a Sikh, ‘seva’ (selfless service) and ‘simran’ (remembrance of Guru’s words) are mandates to be followed religiously. According to Guru Nanak Devji, true ‘seva’ is one with any expectation of rewards and must be followed with the utmost purity of intention.
Punjab Police bolster defences: Taking on drone threats from Pakistan
Police in Punjab have taken a proactive step to enhance security measures in border villages to counter the growing threat of drones from Pakistan.
Hijab controversy in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed the Collector, Damoh, to conduct an inquiry into female Hindu pupils allegedly being made to wear hijabs at a school; it was officially learnt on Thursday.
Credit of successful conduct of G20 meeting must go to the team of officials: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the credit of successful conduct of G20 meeting must go to the team of officials.
Rajiv Singh replaces P Doungel as Manipur police chief amid simmering ethnic tensions
Imphal: In a major rejig of the police leadership in Manipur, where the law and order situation continues to be tense almost a month after intense flare-ups, Rajiv Singh has been made the new Director General of Police (DGP) for the northeastern state.
'My heart goes out to protesting wrestlers': Mamata Banerjee participates in candlelight vigil
Kolkata/IBNS: Alleging that wrestlers protesting in New Delhi were being repeatedly "harassed and mistreated", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended a candlelight vigil here in solidarity with them.
Arvind Kejriwal gets MK Stalin's backing on Delhi Bill, sends fresh message to Congress for support
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent a third message to Congress Thursday, seeking support against the Centre's proposed law to restore the Lieutenant Governor's control over the transfer and postings of bureaucrats in the national capital after garnering support from his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin.
Indian democracy is a global inspiration: Palestinian diplomat
While the world was watching with interest the results of the Turkish elections in the run-off on May 28, which Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan won for a third term of five years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was announcing to the entire world and to the Indian people the inauguration of the new permanent adding a luminous canvas and a beacon of democracy that India offers to the world.
Congress to join opposition parties' Patna meeting on June 12:Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party Thursday informed that it will take part in the proposed meeting of opposition parties in Patna on June 12, party leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday.
India, Nepal ink seven agreements; PM Modi, his Nepalese counterpart Prachanda hold talks for 'superhit' ties
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: India and Nepal on Thursday inked seven agreements and launched six projects, including for cross-border petroleum pipelines, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda held productive talks here, to take the bilateral partnership from “hit” to “superhit”.
The Dalit injustice era Rahul Gandhi likened to target Modi over Muslims was under Indira and Rajiv: Anil Antony reminds
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress turncoat and AK Antony's son Anil K Antony Thursday lashed out at his former party leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about the conditions of the Muslim community in India today and comparing it with that of the Dalits in the 1980s when the country was ruled by Congress prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.
'Will approach the Prez if needed': Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait assures unwavering support to protesting wrestlers
Muzaffarnagar (UP): Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait Thursday said that the final decision regarding the wrestlers' protest will be made during a meeting scheduled for Friday in Haryana.
Delhi HC rejects BhartPe cofounder Ashneer Grover's plea against probe in Rs 81 cr fraud allegations
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday denied the request to halt the investigation against Ashneer Grover, co-founder of BharatPe, and his wife Madhuri Jain Grover in a case involving an alleged fraud of Rs 81 crore, media reports said.
Chapters on Periodic Table, democracy removed from class 10 NCERT books
New Delhi: Class 10 students will no longer learn about the periodic table, democracy, and sources of energy -as these have been removed from their government-issue textbooks. Complete chapters on the subjects now stand deleted as a part of a "rationalisation" meant to reduce the "burden on students".
Poll strategist Kanugolu is CM Siddaramaiah's chief advisor
Bengaluru/UNI: Poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu has been appointed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Chief Advisor.