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ED seeks look-out circular to nab Jaggi brothers in Gensol case

The Enforcement Directorate has asked the Bureau of Immigration to issue a look-out circular against Puneet Singh Jaggi and Anmol Singh Jaggi, the promoters of Gensol Engineering Ltd, in connection with an investigation into the diversion of funds from the scam-hit company, reports said on Friday.

Apr 25, 2025

Thousands of tourists stranded after landslides hit North Sikkim

More than 1,000 tourists have been stranded in various locations in North Sikkim due to continuous heavy rainfall and landslides.

Apr 25, 2025

CNG fuel stations surge by 2,300 pc, PNG use up 467 pc in 10 years: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Friday highlighted that in the last 10 years, the number of CNG stations providing green fuel for vehicles in the country has surged more than 20 times, while the number of households using piped cooking gas has recorded a 5-fold increase and LPG connections more than doubled.

Apr 25, 2025

India achieves breakthrough in gene therapy for haemophilia: Minister

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday inspected various facilities at the BRIC-inStem facility and reviewed ongoing clinical trials in collaboration with premier medical institutes and hospitals, including the landmark first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia conducted with CMC Vellore.

Apr 25, 2025

Big relief for Kunal Kamra as Bombay HC grants protection from arrest

In a major relief for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, the Bombay High Court on Friday granted him protection from arrest in connection with an FIR lodged over his satirical video and his controversial "gaddar" (traitor) remark aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Apr 25, 2025

Govt should act in national interest, not engage in campaign: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana

Shiv Sena(UBT) in its mouthpiece Saamana on Friday said that the government should take quick action in the national interest in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, and not engage in a campaign, indirectly mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Bihar.

Apr 25, 2025

Army Chief arrives in Srinagar amid incidents of gunfire exchange at LoC

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reached Kashmir Friday to take stock of the ground situation and also review the security preparedness, in the aftermath of the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack.

Apr 25, 2025

Delhi traders observe bandh today in tribute to Pahalgam terror attack victims

In a strong display of solidarity and national mourning, trade unions and market associations across Delhi have called for a one-day bandh on Friday, to honour the victims killed in the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Apr 25, 2025

Medha Patkar arrested in Delhi L-G defamation case

Activist Medha Patkar was arrested here on Friday after the court issued a non-bailable warrant against her in a defamation case filed by Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena.

Apr 25, 2025

Vinay Narwal, Bitan Adhikari to Syed Adil: Untold stories of those killed in Pahalgam

From Vinay Narwal enjoying his honeymoon, a last-minute change of itinerary for Neeraj Udhwani, celebrating his son's result for Manujnath Rao, to an after-retirement trip for N. Ramachandra, none of those who lost their lives in Pahalgam had the slightest inkling on what lay ahead of them.

Apr 25, 2025

J&K Police announce Rs 20 lakh bounty for terrorists behind Pahalgam massacre

J&K Police announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the neutralization of each terrorist involved in the April 22 massacre at Pahalgam, Anantnag, where 26 unarmed civilians were killed. 

Apr 25, 2025

Pahalgam terrorist attack: Man seen carrying cake to PAK High Commission in Delhi; sparks outrage [Watch]

After the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26, India's Cabinet Committee on Security announced strong actions against Pakistan. The defense, naval, and air advisors at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi have been declared persona non grata and must leave within a week. Additionally, India has shut down the Attari integrated check post, allowing return only for those with valid endorsements before May 1.

Apr 25, 2025

"I feel ashamed as Muslim, Islam doesn't teach this": Salim Merchant condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi has taken strict action and vowed that those responsible for the attack will be punished beyond their imagination.

Apr 25, 2025

'Fully support Centre, commend Kashmiris for supporting tourists': J&K all party meeting resolution

The J&K all party meeting convened in Srinagar on Thursday passed a resolution which supports the Union government and also commended Kashmiris for providing all the support to the tourists in testing times.

Apr 25, 2025

FIR registered against K'taka BJP IT Cell on Pahalgam attack remarks

Karnataka Police registered an FIR against the state BJP IT Cell on Thursday over a social media post suggesting that whenever the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is abroad, terror attacks occur in Kashmir.

Apr 25, 2025