Rs one crore oxytocin smuggling racket busted in Lucknow, two arrested

Massive oxytocin smuggling racket worth Rs 1 crore busted in Lucknow, two arrested

The arrests were made following a raid at a house in Ujariyaon village, where the illegal operation was being run. According to STF officials, one of the arrested individuals is the kingpin of the racket. According to DSP Singh, Qayum disclosed during interrogation that the injection powder was procured from China via courier, which first reached Loni Katra in Ghaziabad and was later transported to Lucknow. 18 days ago
Hindu youth marries Muslim woman according to Sanatan Dharma rituals as Ram temple verdict completes six years

Hindu youth marries Muslim woman according to Sanatan Dharma rituals as Ram temple verdict completes six years

On November 9, 2019, a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by then Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi delivered its landmark judgment in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. The court ruled that a temple should be constructed at the disputed site and allotted five acres of land to the Muslim side for building a mosque. The judgment brought closure to one of India's most contentious legal and religious disputes. 19 days ago
All passengers safe, says SpiceJet after flight makes emergency landing

All passengers safe, says SpiceJet after flight makes emergency landing

"On November 9, SpiceJet flight SG 670 operating from Mumbai to Kolkata experienced a technical issue during descent at Kolkata airport. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew deplaned normally," according to a statement from a SpiceJet spokesperson. The full emergency was lifted at 11:38 pm. 19 days ago
US government shutdown likely to end soon as Senate clears bill

US government shutdown likely to end soon as Senate clears bill

At least eight Senate Democrats broke with their party to support the measure, allowing it to pass with 60 votes despite opposition from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York, who cited concerns over ongoing healthcare issues, including subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. 19 days ago
Delhi chokes under toxic smog as air quality dips to 'severe' levels

Delhi chokes under toxic smog as air quality dips to 'severe' levels

Most parts of the city recorded AQI levels between 300 and 400, indicating extremely poor to severe air quality conditions. The situation was no better in neighbouring regions, with Faridabad at 312, Ghaziabad at 318, Greater Noida at 325, Gurugram at 328, and Noida at 310, all falling within the 'very poor' to 'severe' range. 19 days ago
India's quota for Haj 2026 to be 1,75,025: Kiren Rijiju

India's quota for Haj 2026 to be 1,75,025: Kiren Rijiju

The review meeting was part of Rijiju's official visit to the Kingdom from November 7 to 9 during which he was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the MEA's Additional Secretary, Gulf, Aseem R. Mahajan, and the Minority Affairs Ministry's Joint Secretary, Haj, Ram Singh. 19 days ago