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UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders inquiry into Sambhal incident, announces ex-gratia

Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday ordered an inquiry into the cold storage accident at Chandausi area of Sambhal district and has announced financial assistance to the kin of the deceased, an official spokesman said here.

Fire at Secunderabad swapnalok complex kills 6, 7 rescued

Hyderabad/UNI: As many as six people, including four girls, died and seven rescued after a major fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial Swapnalok complex in Secunderabad on Thursday night.

Expect Australia to take action: India on pro-Khalistani elements forcing closure of Brisbane consulate

New Delhi: India on Thursday said that it expects the Australian authorities to take action against those who forced India’s honorary consulate in Brisbane to shut down temporarily and ensure such incidents are not repeated in future, after pro-Khalistani supporters blocked the entrance to the Brisbane consulate.

UP cold storage roof collapse: Two dead, 10 rescued

Sambhal (UP)/UNI: Two people were killed, whereas 10 others have been rescued even as several others are still feared trapped under the debris after the roof of a chamber of cold storage collapsed in the Chandausi area of Sambhal district here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police sources said here.

Conman from Gujarat posing as PMO official enjoys Z-plus security, 5-star stay before getting arrested

Srinagar/IBNS: A conman from Gujarat took the Jammu and Kashmir administration and its security structure for a ride by posing as a senior official from the Prime Minister's Office and enjoyed Z-plus security cover, a bulletproof Mahindra Scorpio SUV a well as an official accommodation at a five-star hotel.

Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa forced to cancel poll campaign after BJP workers gherao him

Bengaluru/IBNS: The rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka came to the public fore on Thursday as former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was forced to cancel the party's pre-election march in Chikkamagaluru district after being gheraoed by party workers apparently supporting their national general secretary CT Ravi. 

Tamil Nadu: Girls fling dupattas in air to welcome feminist writer Geeta Ilangovan

The students of a government residential school in Kallakurichi of Tamil Nadu welcomed feminist author Geetha Ilangovan by throwing away their dupattas in the air.

Bankura Police's project to involve civic volunteers in primary education not approved by govt: West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu

Kolkata/IBNS: A day after Bankura Police sparked controversy with an announcement to engage civic volunteers in providing supplementary classes to primary school students of the district, West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said the district police’s initiative was a local-administrative level project and was not approved by the state’s school education department.

2 pilots killed in Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh

Guwahati/IBNS: Two pilots were killed after an Indian Army chopper crashed on Thursday near Mandala, West of Bomdila town in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Army officials said.

Amruta Fadnavis accuses prominent bookie's daughter of offering Rs 1 cr bribe

Mumbai: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has lodged an FIR against a designer, who she claims offered Rs 1 crore seeking her help in a criminal case, media reported.

Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal attacked with knife in US

Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal sustained critical injuries in a knife attack in the US while he was working out in a gym, media reported.

US Senate votes to confirm Eric Garcetti as new envoy to India

New Delhi/UNI: The US Senate voted 52-42 on Wednesday to confirm former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be the next US ambassador to India.

INS Sahyadri, INS Jyoti participate in France-led La Perouse naval exercise

New Delhi: The France-led seven-nation naval exercise La Perouse concluded successfully in the Bay of Bengal, witnessing the participation of eight ships and seven aircraft, including Indian naval ships INS Sahyadri and INS Jyoti.

Army chopper with crashes in Arunachal Pradesh; pilots missing

Guwahati/IBNS: An Indian Army chopper has reportedly crashed in Bangjalep village under the Dirang Police Station area, police said.

Won't remain silent if Rahul Gandhi attempts to harm India: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi: Criticising Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks on democracy in India in the UK, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday slammed him and said that if he tries to harm the nation, BJP won't remain silent.

North Bengal Uuniversity's administration crisis prompts suspension of food for hostel boarders

Kolkata/IBNS: The ongoing administration crisis in West Bengal's North Bengal University has prompted its administration to suspend messing of the hostel boarders due to the lack of funds.

Arrested AAP leader Manish Sisodia faces fresh corruption charges

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and top Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has been accused of being involved in an alleged corruption in the city government's Feedback Unit (FBU), media reports said.

Tamil Nadu govt hikes consolidated pay for SC/ST temporary teachers

Chennai/UNI: The Tamil Nadu government today announced a hike in consolidated pay of temporary SC/ST teachers in the state.

Parliament: BJP-Cong faceoff over Rahul Gandhi, Adani; both houses adjourned till 2 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday after a faceoff between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and primary opposition party Congress broke out over Rahul Gandhi's remark abroad and Adani issue, media reports said.

President Droupadi Murmu to reach Kerala today

Kochi/UNI: President Droupadi Murmu will reach Kerala in a special flight at the Cochin International Airport here at 1:40 pm on Thursday.

Mamata Banerjee asks Dev to become brand ambassador for Bengal tourism as Shah Rukh Khan is 'busy'

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday asked actor-MP  Deepak Adhikari, popularly known as Dev, to become the brand ambassador for the state as superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the incumbent post holder, is 'busy'.

'Governor must be conscious when calling for trust vote': Supreme Court states in Sena vs Sena case

New Delhi/IBNS: In sharp remarks while hearing the Shiv Sena coup case, the Supreme Court Wednesday said a governor must exercise power cautiously and be aware that calling for a trust vote could bring down the government.

Air India passenger arrested for aggressive behaviour refuses to pay bail amount, goes to jail

Mumbai: Air India passenger, who was arrested for smoking mid-flight and aggressive behaviour, was sent to jail after he refused to pay Rs 25,000 for bail, citing an online search to claim that the fine payable under the IPC section he was booked was only Rs 250.

Maharashtra: Daughter arrested for killing mother

Mumbai: Mumbai City police have arrested a daughter for allegedly killing her mother.

Uttar Pradesh: Constable commits suicide in Badaun

Badaun: A constable hanged himself and committed suicide allegedly due to marital discord in Alapur area of Badaun district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, a senior officer said here.

Jammu and Kashmir: Minor girl from Shopian writes the Quran by hand in 30 days

Srinagar: A minor girl from Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian has handwritten 30 chapters of the Quran in just 30 days, media reports said.

DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System missile off Odisha coast

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 14, 2023.

Identified 12 suspects who are in touch with different Pakistan-based handlers, says NIA

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency has identified 12 suspects who were allegedly in touch with different Pakistan- based handlers during the probe related to militant activities and targeting of minority members, officials said on Wednesday.

Deputy High Commissioner Andalib Elias says setting up of first cross-border pipeline between India, Bangladesh is real manifestation of friendship

New Delhi: Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Andalib Elias on Tuesday said  India and Bangladesh’s first cross-border oil pipeline is the real manifestation of the wonderful friendship that is shared between the two neighbouring nations.

India, Singapore Army men participate in Exercise Bold Kurukshetra

New Delhi: The Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour exercise from 06-13 March 2023 at Jodhpur Military Station, India.