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UN officials express alarm over escalating violence, humanitarian crisis in DRC

Senior UN officials expressed alarm over the escalation of violence and the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid intensified hostilities in Goma, the eastern regional capital city.

Jan 28, 2025

K'taka Minister denies role in MUDA scam, says CM's wife not involved

Karnataka Minister for Urban Development Byrathi Suresh on Tuesday denied his involvement in the MUDA scam and said he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, B.M. Parvathi, had "zero role" in the case.

Jan 28, 2025

Raghav Chadha urges Centre to cap skyrocketing airfares for Maha Kumbh pilgrims

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha on Tuesday criticised airlines for hiking fares during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, urging the Centre to take immediate action to make air travel affordable for pilgrims.

Jan 28, 2025

Hundreds of devotees spend 'Shab-e-Mehraj' in prayer, penance at Hazratbal Shrine in J&K

Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Hazratbal Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Srinagar city during the night intervening January 27 and 28 to engage in nightlong prayers to celebrate 'Mehraj-e-Alam (Night of the Prophet's ascension to Heaven)'.

Jan 28, 2025

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 15 Crore Devotees Gather for Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam

The Maha Kumbh, one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism, is underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

Jan 28, 2025

NIA Conducts Raids at 20 Locations in Tamil Nadu in Connection with PFI Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive raids in the Tamil Nadu districts of Mayiladuthurai and Chennai on Tuesday. The operation commenced at 3.30 a.m. and targeted 20 locations.

Jan 28, 2025

Mystery Deepens Over Deaths in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri: Organophosphorus Poisoning Suspected

Seventeen mysterious deaths in J&K's Badhaal village over the past 52 days have left authorities and health experts scrambling for answers. While no new cases have been reported, speculation points to organophosphorus poisoning as a potential cause.

Jan 28, 2025

Omar Abdullah Government Hikes DA for Employees, Pensioners to 53%

On Monday, the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir Government announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners, raising it to 53% of Basic Pay or Basic Pension, effective July 1, 2024.

Jan 27, 2025

Duped and trafficked, 67 Indians rescued from cyber-scam centres in Laos

The Embassy of India in Laos announced on Monday that it has successfully rescued 67 Indian youth who had been duped and trafficked into cyber-scam centres operating in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) in Bokeo Province of the Southeast Asian country.

Jan 27, 2025

Rahul Gandhi to address two rallies in Delhi tomorrow

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has recovered from his sickness and is all set to boost the Congress campaign in Delhi by addressing two election rallies on Tuesday, said a party leader.

Jan 27, 2025

RSS, BJP are traitors who killed Mahatma Gandhi: Mallikarjun Kharge in Mhow

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the RSS and BJP of betraying the nation, claiming they were responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

Jan 27, 2025

Assam govt taking multiple initiatives to uplift education sector: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that the state government has been taking several initiatives to uplift the education sector while working in synchronisation with all stakeholders.

Jan 27, 2025

FCI employee found dead in Patna, probe underway

A Food Corporation of India (FCI) employee, identified as 45-year-old Rajdev Rai, was found murdered late Sunday night in Chhitnawa village, under the jurisdiction of Maner police station.

Jan 27, 2025

SC dismisses J'khand govt's plea against quashing of FIR against Nishikant Dubey, 28 others

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the High Court's decision to quash an FIR lodged against 28 BJP leaders, including BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, former Jharkhand Chief Ministers Babulal Marandi and Raghubar Das, former Union Minister Arjun Munda, and BJP MP Sanjay Seth, in the Jharkhand Secretariat siege case.

Jan 27, 2025

RG Kar case: Victim's parents want punishment for all involved

The parents of the woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, who became a victim of ghastly rape and murder within the hospital premises in August 2024, made it clear on Monday that they are seeking punishment not just for sole convict Sanjay Roy but also for all those who were involved in the crime.

Jan 27, 2025