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Girl dangles mid-air for reel, Pune Police nab 2 for daredevil stunt

The Bharti Vidyapeeth Police Station has arrested a man and woman for performing a potentially deadly stunt to click a reel atop a dilapidated temple building, an official said here on Friday.

Jun 21, 2024

With 10 days to go for New Criminal Laws, Mamata Banerjee urges PM to postpone implementation

With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now.

Jun 21, 2024

Unsolicited calls, messages? Consumer Affairs Dept Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidelines

In a significant move aimed at curbing the menace of unsolicited and unwarranted business communication, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has sought public comments on Draft Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Unsolicited and Unwarranted Business Communication, 2024.

Jun 21, 2024

UP Police crack the whip, fine 20,000 vehicles using pressure horns, hooters

The Uttar Pradesh government initiated measures to immediately ban the use of pressure horns and hooters in government and private vehicles. More than 20,000 vehicles fined since last weekend.

Jun 21, 2024

Delhi HC stays CM Kejriwal's release on bail, to hear case today

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on bail.

Jun 21, 2024

Two-and-half years after 'humiliation', Chandrababu Naidu stages grand return to AP Assembly as CM

Breaking down publicly over the humiliation he faced as the then leader of the opposition in November 2021, Chandrababu Naidu had vowed to return to the Assembly only after taking oath as the Chief Minister.

Jun 21, 2024

International Day of Yoga: People across the world participate, display Asanas with global appeal

The International Day of Yoga is being celebrated in several countries across the world, including Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia, which witnessed enthusiastic participation in events organised by the Indian missions

Jun 21, 2024

New global scenario unfolds: After Pyongyang, Putin lands in Hanoi, lauds ties with Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Vietnam to expand strategic partnerships amid global isolation. The visit aimed to strengthen economic relations and included an invitation to President Lam for WWII commemorations in Moscow.

Jun 21, 2024

Major political developments will take place in K'taka soon: BJP MP Bommai

Significant political developments will take place in Karnataka in days to come, said former Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2024

Preparations for Assembly polls underway in J&K: PM Modi

Prime Minister said today the Constitution of India has been implemented in Jammu & Kashmir in the true sense and the walls of Article 370 have been brought down.

Jun 20, 2024

AP Politics: Kapu leader Mudragada lives up to name game, adds Reddy after defeat by Pawan Kalyan

Veteran Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham has changed his name to Mudragada Padmanabha Reddy, keeping his word to do so if he failed to defeat Jana Sena Party leader K. Pawan Kalyan in Pithapuram Assembly constituency.

Jun 20, 2024

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal granted bail in excise policy case, to be freed from Tihar jail tomorrow

Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 and given a temporary relief by the Supreme Court and allowed to campaign in the 2024 General elections.

Jun 20, 2024

'NEET papers sold for Rs 30-32 lakh, cops traced burnt documents', admit mastermind & students

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2024 paper leak fiasco saw a fresh twist on Thursday with the accused persons confessing before the police that question papers were arranged for certain candidates a day before the exam for which the aspirants shelled out close to Rs 30-32 lakh.

Jun 20, 2024

For just Rs 6000, Hakim Deen aided PAK terrorists in deadly pilgrim attack in J&K's Reasi district

Arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday, Over Ground Worker Hakim Deen disclosed that three Pakistani terrorists were involved in attacking pilgrims of Shiv Khori shrine at Reasi on June 9

Jun 20, 2024

UGC-NET exam cancelled; accessibility failures for disabled candidates reveal dark side [details]

With the UGC-NET exam cancellation, a crucial issue has been brought forward by a disability rights advocate and a UGC-NET candidate on social media. Kavya Mukhija drew attention to the dismal conditions faced while appearing for the now-canceled examination.

Jun 20, 2024