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Daredevil 'Remi Enigma' known for stunts dies after falling from top of 68-storey HK skyscraper

Remi Lucidi, a 30-year-old French daredevil known for climbing various towers around the world, has died after falling 721-ft from the top of a 68-storey Hong Kong skyscraper that he had been scaling, according to a media report.

Jul 31, 2023

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's condition remains critical

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has undergone a CT scan on Monday, sources from the private hospital in Kolkata where he is admitted even as his condition continued to be serious.

Jul 31, 2023

RPF constable kills in-charge, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

In a running train horror, a disturbed Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable allegedly shot dead his immediate in-charge and three other passengers onboard Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express (No. 12956), officials said on Monday.

Jul 31, 2023

INDIA MPs return from Violence-hit Manipur, brief Opposition leaders in Parliament

The delegation of 21 MPs of INDIA alliance, who visited the violence-hit Manipur, briefed the floor leaders of the opposition parties in Parliament on Monday.

Jul 31, 2023

Govt seeks LS nod today to amendments of Registration of Births and Deaths Act, Cinematograph Act

The central government on Monday will seek Lok Sabha's nod to get the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed.

Jul 31, 2023

1,556 farm ponds dug in 30 days, TN's Tiruppatur eyes world record now

Tiruppatur district in Tamil Nadu is aiming to create a world record for digging 1,556 farm ponds in a period of 30 days.

Jul 31, 2023

No clue of soldier missing from south Kashmir's Kulgam district, family fears abduction by terrorists [details]

Posted in Leh, missing soldier Javed Ahmad Wani went to purchase some grocery items. The family appeals to authorities to trace Wani as he is only breadwinner.

Jul 30, 2023

Rs 230 crore saved in J&K by plugging leakages in subsidized ration distribution [details]

Through e-verification of ration cards, the J&K government has earlier removed 10 lakh bogus beneficiaries getting subsidized ration.

Jul 30, 2023

Narco terrorism case: Multiple raids conducted in J&K's border district of Poonch [details]

Arrested five months ago, a notorious cross-border drug trafficker Rafiq Lala revealed his links and network during interrogation.

Jul 30, 2023

Urban Local Bodies elections in J&K: Process started for first electoral exercise after abrogation of Art 370

After a gap of 13 years, the last ULB elections were held in October 2018 when J&K was a full-fledged state comprising Ladakh also.

Jul 30, 2023

11-year-old millionaire who makes $133,000 a month plans retirement party on 12th birthday

While most of us keep toiling till our golden years seeking a perfect retirement, an 11-year-old millionaire is throwing her 12th birthday party with a retirement plan.

Jul 30, 2023

4,000 women performed Haj without 'mahram', says PM Modi; announces new campaign to mark I-Day

With the Assembly elections due in four states in a few months from now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an attempt to reach out to the Muslim population, informed on Sunday, how 4,000 women from the community recently undertook the Haj pilgrimage without their male companions or 'mahram'.

Jul 30, 2023

"I'm leaving no stone unturned"; UK PM clamps down on illegal immigrants; sweeping measures in play [details]

The recently passed Illegal Immigration Bill makes it mandatory for all illegal immigrants entering the UK to leave as they can no longer claim asylum.

Jul 30, 2023

Farooq blames his colleagues for not allowing Muharram procession from traditional route of Srinagar [details]

After the LG administration's historic goodwill initiatives during the Muharram processions received an encouraging response, the former Chief Minister shifted the blame onto his colleagues to skirt his responsibilities.

Jul 29, 2023

ST status to Paharis: BJP's move to open account in Kashmir Valley in Lok Sabha elections [details]

After fulfilling the long pending demand of the Pahari-speaking people BJP is hoping to get the overwhelming support of this community in the coming Lok Sabha elections. Pahari community is a dominant force in Poonch, Rajouri districts of Jammu province, and Baramulla and Kupwara districts in Kashmir Valley.

Jul 29, 2023