Jammu and Kashmir: Police foil illegal trade of counterfeit gold biscuits, 3 arrested
Police on Wednesday foiled an illegal trade of counterfeit gold biscuits and arrested three persons in Jammu Kashmir’s Budgam district.
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Mangaluru blast case: NIA files chargesheet against two persons
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against two accused in the Islamic State (IS) sponsored pressure cooker blast that took place in Mangaluru in Karnataka in November last year.
Rescued 41 labourers airlifted in Chinook helicopter to Rishikesh for checkups at AIIMS
All rescued 41 labourers, who were trapped inside a Uttarakhand tunnel for 17 days, were airlifted in an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter to undergo medical checkups at AIIMS in Rishikesh.
Gurdwara Dera Sahib: A tale of destruction and devastation during India-Pakistan partition
Amidst the tumultuous upheaval of the 1947 Partition, Gurdwara Dera Sahib, a revered Sikh shrine in Lahore, Pakistan, became a tragic emblem of the violence and destruction that engulfed the region.
American-Sikh body calls for accountability after heckling of Indian envoy at New York gurdwara
The sanctity of a place of worship was disrupted over the weekend as India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, faced heckling during his visit to a New York gurdwara. The incident has sparked outrage from the American-Sikh community, urging the gurdwara’s management to take decisive action against those responsible.
CBI arrests two BSNL officials in alleged bribery case in Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a Principal General Manager and an SDE, both working in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), posted in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal in a bribery case, the central probe agency said on Tuesday.
Khalistan: A political charade, nothing more
The Khalistan movement, a separatist ideology advocating for an independent Sikh state, has often been portrayed as a manifestation of Sikh aspirations. However, a closer examination reveals a stark disconnect between the movement’s objectives and the fundamental principles of Sikhi, the faith founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Gas cylinder explosion in Mumbai causes collapse of five houses
Mumbai/UNI/IBNS: A gas cylinder explosion caused the collapse of five houses in the Chembur area of Mumbai on Wednesday morning, local authorities said.
Indian man arrested in US for allegedly murdering three family members
A 23-year-old Indian man, who is from the Indian city of Gujarat, has been arrested over the charge of allegedly murdering three members of his family in the US state of New Jersey, police and US media said.
'No tunnel is too difficult to emerge from': Anand Mahindra after 41 labourers in Uttarakhand get rescued
After all 41 workers trapped underground in a tunnel in Uttarakhand's Silkyara were rescued on Tuesday, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said the operation reminded everyone "that no tunnel is too difficult to emerge from" and the same has uplifted the spirits of every Indian citizen.
Bombay HC extends Sameer Wankhede's interim protection from arrest
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Bombay High Court Tuesday extended the interim relief from arrest granted to IRS officer and former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede till January 10 in an alleged extortion and bribery case registered by the CBI.
'Amazing example of humanity, teamwork': PM Modi lauds Uttarakhand tunnel rescue op
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday applauded the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation and said the success of this mission has set an amazing example of humanity and teamwork.
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue op ends, all 41 trapped workers brought out after 17-day ordeal
Silkyara/IBNS: The mammoth rescue operation to evacuate the 41 trapped workers in a tunnel in Uttarakhand's Silkyara came to an end Tuesday after a 17-day multi-agency drill. All 41 labourers were brought out of the tunnel bringing a sigh of relief nationwide.
3 trapped workers brought out from Uttarakhand tunnel on stretchers
Silkyara/IBNS: Three of 41 men trapped underground in a tunnel in Uttarakhand's Silkyara have been rescued after a 17-day multi-agency rescue operation.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: IAF's Chinook helicopter on standby to airlift workers post-rescue
Silkyara/IBNS: The India Air Force (IAF) has stationed its Chinook helicopter at Chinyalisaur airstrip in Uttarakhand, about 30 km away from Silkyara tunnel, to airlift workers post their rescue from the tunnel.
Tracking Sri Guru Nanak Dev’s journey to Ladakh
Amidst the towering peaks and serene landscapes of Ladakh, a remarkable encounter unfolded in the early 16th century, leaving an indelible mark on the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Sri Guru Nanak Dev embarked on a transformative journey to Ladakh, where he was embraced with open arms by the Ladakhi people, fostering a deep-rooted connection that continues to resonate today. In fact, there he is fondly known as Nanak Lama.
Kashmir village organises event to mark 15th anniversary of Mumbai terror attacks
Jammu and Kashmir: Bhatni village hosts event to mark 15th anniversary of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks
President Droupadi Murmu receives new voter ID card from Delhi CEO
Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurthy handed over the new voter ID card to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, making her a Delhi-based voter.
Under PM Modi and I & B Minister Anurag Thakur Indian film industry becoming bigger with growing investment: Michael Douglas
India has been investing more money into the production of movies in the last few years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur, said Hollywood actor and film producer Michael Douglas in an interaction with media at IFFI 54, Goa on Monday.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Top NDMA member says evacuation process may take 3-4 hours
A top National Disaster Management Authority member on Tuesday said the entire evacuation process to pull out trapped labourers from a Uttarkashi tunnel might take three to four hours.
Khalistani extremists heckle Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu in New York Gurudwara
In a shocking incident at the Hicksville Gurudwara in New York’s Long Island, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s Ambassador to the United States, fell victim to the disruptive actions of Khalistani extremists during a visit to offer prayers on Gurpurab.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Dubai this week to attend World Climate Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit on Nov 30.
Uttarakhand: Trapped 41 labourers expected to be pulled out from Silkyara tunnel soon
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday confirmed that the pipe-laying work to reach the trapped 41 labourers inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand has been completed.
Mumbai: 20-year-old woman navy trainee commits suicide
A twenty-year-old woman, who was under training in the Navy for Agniveer, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself, an official said here on Tuesday.
MHA NE advisor A K Mishra calls on Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala/UNI: Northeast Advisor of Northeast to Ministry of Home Affairs A K Mishra called on Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday night and held a detailed discussion on the development of tribal areas of the state, officials said here on Tuesday.
'Ruthless mindset towards youngsters in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti on arrest of students
Srinagar/UNI: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said slapping of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act against students for cheering the winning cricket team shows the "ruthless mindset" of the establishment towards youngsters in J&K.
Telangana assembly election campaign to conclude today
Hyderabad/UNI: With the curtain ringing on the canvassing for the Telangana Assembly election at 5 pm on Tuesday, prominent leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and BRS, including Chief Minister KCR, are gearing up for an extensive campaigning across the state.
Tamil Nadu: One dead after massive fire engulfs Jewellery shop
Madurai/UNI: One person died in a massive fire that broke out in a Jewellery shop on the busy South Masi Street in Madurai city.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Trapped workers five metres away from the rescuers
Forty-one workers, who are trapped under the debris caused by the tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi for 17 days, are just five metres away from the rescue team, media reports said.
16 flights to Delhi diverted due to rains, lightning
New Delhi/IBNS: At least 16 flights were diverted from Delhi to Jaipur, Lucknow, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad after operations at the capital's airport were impacted owing to heavy rain and lightning, an official of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport said.