Hyderabad: Major fire breaks out in plastic waste godown
Hyderabad/UNI: A major fire erupted in a plastic waste godown located in Tatanagar colony, within the Mailardevpally division, on Monday night, police sources said on Tuesday.
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Suspected Khalistan supporters set Indian consulate in San Francisco on fire, US govt condemns
The US State Department has condemned the vandalisation of the Indian consulate in San Francisco by suspected Khalistan separatists.
NIA arrests four for promoting terrorist activities at the behest of ISIS
Mumbai: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested four accused for promoting terrorist activities at the behest of ISIS, a proscribed terrorist outfit, in an intelligence-led operation.
Suspected planned protests by pro-Khalistan outfits: India demarches Canada, warns against desecration of Indian flag
The Indian government has served demarche to Canada on the suspected planned protests by pro-Khalistan terrorist outfits outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, and two consulates in Toronto and Vancouver on July 8, media reports said.
Woolah Tea empowers children in Assam's small tea farms with solar lamps for uninterrupted study
Guwahati/IBNS: Woolah Tea, a renowned tea startup from Assam, has brought joy to the families of workers at Latumoni and Advaita organic small tea farms in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts.
Trailblazing woman from North East assumes role as Assistant Commandant in Indian Coast Guard
Imphal/IBNS: Kripali Yambem a determined and ambitious individual from Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai, Imphal West, has made history by becoming the first woman from the North East to hold the rank of Assistant Commandant in the Indian Coast Guard.
Assam: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport sees 15% surge in passenger footfall in June 2023
Guwahati/IBNS: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport experienced a 15% growth in passenger footfall in June of this year, with almost five lakh travelers.
J&K women entrepreneurs secure funding and inspire others at "Women for Startups" workshop
Jammu and Kashmir women entrepreneurs, Nuzhat Qazi and Insha Mir, have achieved a significant milestone by securing funding for their ventures. Nuzhat Qazi received a funding amount of Rs. 50 lakhs, while Insha Mir secured Rs. 25 lakhs through the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Startup India.
NIA arrests four from Maharashtra for having links with ISIS
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested four accused for promoting terrorist activities at the behest of ISIS, a proscribed terrorist outfit, in an intelligence-led operation.
Jammu Kashmir Government approves land allotment for landless PMAY(G) beneficiaries
The Government of Jammu Kashmir has given the green light to a proposal allowing the allotment of 5 Marlas of land to landless beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme.
Delhi LG terminates services of 400 people engaged by AAP govt
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday terminated the services of 400 people engaged by the Arvind Kejriwal government by allegedly flouting the constitutional provisions of reservation.
AAP to challenge power panel head's appointment by LG in Supreme Court tomorrow
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear the Delhi government's challenge to the appointment of the chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) by the Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday.
Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary, DMA
New Delhi: Vice Admiral Atul Anand took over as Additional Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs on July 03, 2023.
Ajit Pawar Group appoints Sunil Tatkare as new Maharashtra NCP chief
Mumbai/IBNS: The battle for supremacy over the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) intensified on Monday amidst ongoing political turmoil in Maharashtra.
PM Modi to host SCO Summit in virtual format tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in virtual format on Tuesday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif among the SCO leaders set to attend.
GST intelligence Unit nabs Rs 176 cr tax scam mastermind while escaping India
Chennai: A 34-year-old man was arrested while trying to escape the country for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme involving fake input tax credit, media reports said.
NCP coup: Rebel faction declares own 'group', announces Ajit Power as leader
Mumbai: The rebel group of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Monday followed the example set by the breakaway Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and declared its own "group" as well as "state unit" leaders.
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Punjab: Increasing Fragility
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The enlightened path: Unveiling the legacy of Sri Guru Angad Dev
It is widely known that Guru Angad is the second Sukh Guru. What is relatively unknown, however, is that he formalized the present ‘Gurmkhi’ script and started the ‘Mal Akhara’ to educate his followers about physical well-being parallel to spiritual development.
Despite economic woes, Pakistan funding chaos at the expense of recovery
Despite a flagging economy, Pakistan continues to support and instigate acts of terrorism, escalating tensions with its neighbours, particularly in the region of Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab.
India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical workshop held in New Delhi
New Delhi: An India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical Workshop to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and explore the exciting possibilities in the field of electric propulsion was organized in New Delhi on July 3.
Maiden embarkation of scientists onboard India’s research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ – Colombo Security Conclave
New Delhi/Colombo: In a landmark event concerning maritime collaboration under the framework of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) between the nations of Indian Ocean Region, scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius embarked onboard India’s research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ on 29 June 2023 to participate in the joint ocean expedition spanning nearly 35 days.
LG Manoj Sinha pays obeisance at Mata Roop Bhawani temple Srinagar
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid obeisance at Mata Roop Bhawani temple, Cheshmashahi, Srinagar.
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations to visit India today
New Delhi: The Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed is paying an official visit to India from 3-5 July 2023.
NCP to show their places to party breakers: Party chief Sharad Pawar
Satara: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday warned rebel MLAs that the party would show them their places.
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav urges opposition to unite and oust BJP
Hyderabad: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday called on opposition parties to unite in order to oust the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power at the Centre.
SC refuses to entertain plea on suicides by married men
New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the framing of guidelines to deal with suicide by married men subjected to domestic violence and the constitution of a 'National Commission for Men' to safeguard their interests.
Maha political crisis: NCP files disqualification petition against 9 MLAs
Mumbai/UNI: NCP state president and former water resources minister Jayant Patil late on Sunday night said that a disqualification petition was filed with the assembly speaker by mail against 9 MLAs, including Ajit Pawar after they acted against the party interest and joined the Shinde-Fadnavis government.
Manipur ethnic violence situation improving, though slowly: State govt to SC
New Delhi/UNI: The Manipur Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the situation in the troubled state is improving, "though slowly", to which the top Indian Court directed the State Government to submit a detailed updated status report, and posted the matter for further hearing to July 10.