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ACB Files Case Against Female Officer for Alleged Corruption In Livelihood Generation Scheme

While self-employment schemes in Jammu and Kashmir aim to support youth employment, allegations of corruption have surfaced. Anti-graft panel registered an FIR against former Assistant Director Employment Shabnam Arif Mir and others for allegedly accepting bribes from a local dealership.

Nov 9, 2024

Centre buys paddy worth Rs 27,995 crore in Punjab from 6.8 lakh farmers

Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have procured 120.67 lakh metric tonne (LMT) paddy in Punjab during the ongoing kharif marketing season (KMS) 2024-2025 (as of November 8) worth Rs 27,995 crore.

Nov 9, 2024

Judge agrees to special prosecutor's request to pause federal case against Trump

A federal judge has agreed to Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's request to pause the election interference case against US President-elect Donald Trump in the first indication that cases against him are crumbling.

Nov 9, 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT) expels ex-Hingoli MP Wankhede for 'anti-party' activities

In an abrupt move, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has expelled its former Hingoli Lok Sabha MP Subhash Wankhede from the party for alleged 'anti-party' activities

Nov 9, 2024

Edelman appoints Rakesh Thukral as new APAC CEO as Warren Fernandez steps down

Rakesh Thukral steps into the role as Warren Fernandez, the outgoing CEO, plans to pursue new opportunities and will stay through the year-end to aid in the transition.

Nov 9, 2024

Extremists target ISKCON amid persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh

Author and social activist Taslima Nasreen has expressed deep concern regarding the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh at the hands of Islamist extremists.

Nov 9, 2024

Guarantee scheme row: Congress ropes in HP and Telangana CMs, K'taka Dy CM to counter BJP in Maharashtra Polls

Congress ropes in Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM of Karnataka D.K. Shivakumar, along with AICC Media & Publicity Chairman Pawan Khera

Nov 9, 2024

Vijayawada-Srisailam seaplane trial run conducted successfully

The De Havilland Twin Otter Series 400 seaplane, which can seat 14 persons, landed near Srisailam tourism boating jetty.

Nov 9, 2024

3 Coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail at Bengal's Nalpur, no casualties reported

Although the three coaches that got derailed included one parcel coach and two passenger coaches, there had been no report of casualty or injury as yet.

Nov 9, 2024

PM Modi in Maha rally dares MVA leaders to make Cong praise Savarkar, Bal Thackeray's ideology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dared the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders to make Congress leaders, especially Yuvraj (referring to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi,) praise Veer Savarkar's sacrifice and his contribution in the country's freedom struggle.

Nov 8, 2024

Corruption an obstacle to economic progress: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the need for integrity and honesty in the nation's fight against corruption which is an obstacle to economic progress.

Nov 8, 2024

Two terrorists eliminated in 12-hour-long gun battle in J&K's Sopore

With the arrest of three terrorists, J&K Police claimed to have solved the Sunday Market grenade attack case in which twelve civilians were injured.

Nov 8, 2024

Reported engine explosion sparks fire at Sydney Airport

A grassfire was ignited next to a runway at Sydney Airport following a reported engine explosion on a Qantas flight upon takeoff

Nov 8, 2024

NC's misdemeanors would hinder restoration of statehood in J&K, warns BJP

After holding a parallel assembly session, the BJP on Friday warned to form a parallel government in J&K to counter NC's dictatorial attitude.

Nov 8, 2024

Social media doing harm to youngsters, calling time on it: Australian PM Albanese

Australia's National Cabinet on Friday agreed to the government's proposed social media legislation - the first of its kind in the world - that sets a minimum age of 16 to access social media in the country.

Nov 8, 2024