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DC Jammu orders probe as accident claims lives of three youth near Nagrota

Fatal road accidents have become a routine affair near Nagrota on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on the outskirts of Jammu city. This stretch on the national highway has become a death trap.

Oct 28, 2024

J&K Dy CM's fake social media account crops up weeks after appointment; Surinder Kumar cautions netizens

Earlier, fraudsters created fake social media accounts for LG Manoj Sinha and ex-DGP R R Swain.

Oct 28, 2024

Russia rejects accusations of interference in Georgian elections, NATO calls for investigation

Russia on Monday called accusations of its interference in the parliamentary elections in Georgia "absolutely unfounded," even as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) called for an investigation into the alleged "election-related violations", as observed by international monitors.

Oct 28, 2024

Manipur: Hand grenade found in front of college near Raj Bhavan

A powerful live hand grenade was found at the gates of Ghanapriya Women's College, located less than 100 metres from the Raj Bhavan here on Monday, police said.

Oct 28, 2024

Delhi: Saket residents up in arms over water shortage ahead of Diwali

Residents in south Delhi's Saket on Monday sought help from Chief Minister Atishi for an immediate solution to the severe water shortage in the area that has thwarted their preparations for Diwali.

Oct 28, 2024

BJP releases 3rd list of 25 nominees, including Fadnavis' former PA Wankhede

The BJP on Monday released its third list of 25 nominees, including Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' former Personal Assistant Sumit Wankhede from the Arvi constituency in Wardha district in Vidarbha region.

Oct 28, 2024

Lokayukta expedites MUDA probe; CM Siddaramaiah prepares to put caste census report in Cabinet

MUDA case: ED obtains papers from RTI activist against CM Siddaramaiah

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case allegedly involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, obtained crucial documents from a RTI activist from Mysuru.

Oct 28, 2024

K'taka: BBMP warns of action if crackers are burst before 8 pm or after 10 pm

Burning crackers before 8PM or after 10PM in Bengaluru BANNED; BBMP is watching

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) warned on Monday that action will be initiated against those who burst crackers before or after the stipulated time of 8 pm and 10 pm in Bengaluru city during the celebration of the Diwali festival.

Oct 28, 2024

Pappu Yadav claims threat by Lawrence Bishnoi, seeks protection

Lok Sabha MP from Bihar's Purnea Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav on Monday wrote a letter to the Union Home Minister claiming that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been threatening him for the past few days.

Oct 28, 2024

Japan PM Ishiba vows to continue leading government following election defeat

Japan PM Ishiba vows to continue leading govt following election debacle

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing blow in the general election the day before.

Oct 28, 2024

Bengal bypolls: TMC & AISF head for tough contest in minority-dominated Haroa

The main contest, in Haroa, a minority-dominated constituency in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, will be between the ruling Trinamool Congress and All India Secular Front (AISF).

Oct 28, 2024

Engineer Rashid returns to Tihar jail after hearing deferred on his bail plea

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday deferred till November 19 the hearing on the regular bail plea of J&K MP, Engineer Rashid, accused in a terror funding case being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Oct 28, 2024

K'taka LoP Ashoka seeks clarification from CM Siddaramaiah on 'land jihad' issue

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka has sought clarification from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his charge that the Congress government and Waqf Board have begun 'land jihad' efforts and attempted to seize lands belonging to poor farmers.

Oct 28, 2024

Prohibitory orders imposed in Hyderabad for one month

No processions, rallies for one month: Hyderabad Police

Anticipating disturbances by various organisations or parties, Hyderabad Police have imposed prohibitory orders, banning the assembly of five or more persons, processions, and rallies for one month.

Oct 28, 2024

RG Kar case: Sandip Ghosh's 10 confidant doctors expelled

RG Kar scam: Sandip Ghosh moves bail plea at Calcutta HC

The former and controversial Principal of state-run RG Kar Medical College & Hospital here, on Monday, moved a bail petition before a single-judge bench of Calcutta High Court.

Oct 28, 2024