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Bombay HC rejects Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's plea challenging his 'illegal' arrest

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal challenging his 'illegal' arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the default of a loan sanctioned by Canara Bank.

DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Air India over non-compliance with CAR regulations

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that it has sent a show cause notice to Air India for failing to meet passenger-focused Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) regulations.

Mizoram records 74.82 pct voter turnout till 4 PM

Aizawl/IBNS/UNI: The Election to the 40-seat Mizoram Assembly saw an impressive voter turnout at 74.82 percent on Tuesday. The polling was held in a single phase.

Chhattisgarh records 71 pct voting in first phase of Assembly polls

Raipur/IBNS/UNI: An estimated 71 percent turnout was recorded in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday during the largely peaceful maiden phase of the Assembly poll, covering 20 constituencies, including 10 in areas severely affected by Left-wing extremism.

India hands over second consignment of emergency relief materials to earthquake-hit Nepal 

The second Indian consignment of emergency relief materials for earthquake-affected families in Nepal was handed over by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Prasanna Shrivastava to the Chief District Officer of Banke  Shravan Kumar Pokhrel in the presence of Nepalgunj Mayor Prashant Bista.

Narendra Modi shares warm and positive discussions with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he had a warm and positive discussion on various facets of the unique and exemplary India-Bhutan relationship during his meeting with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Delhi.

Pravasi Parichay: Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosts event in Sanskrit

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh city of Saudi Arabia recently hosted an event titled “Samskritotsava” which was conducted in Sanskrit language.

Caste survey report reveals over one-third of the population is poor in Bihar

Bihar government tabled the caste survey report carrying details of the socio-economic survey in the state legislature on Tuesday.

Terrorism in the name of Khalistan: A threat we can no longer ignore

Khalsa Vox recently published an exposé titled ‘The Khalistan Extremist Movement: Unmasking Terrorism in Disguise.’ This report delved into the sinister undercurrents of the Khalistan movement, shedding light on the terrorist ideologies that threaten global peace. 

Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video: Zara Patel feels 'deeply disturbed' over development

The popular social media influencer whose body was used in the viral deepfake video that featured actress Rashmika Mandanna said she was 'deeply disturbed' by the incident.

Air Pollution: Supreme Court directs Punjab govt to stop stubble burning

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Punjab government to take effective steps immediately to stop stubble burning and strongly observed that a serious look is required into the issue of rising level of Delhi-NCR air pollution.

Uttar Pradesh: Couple commits suicide over mutual discord in Banda

A couple consumed some poisonous substances and committed suicide allegedly over mutual discord in the Pailani area of Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said on Tuesday.

Telangana assembly elections: BJP announces fourth list of 12 candidates

Hyderabad/UNI: The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled to take place in Telangana on November 30.

Mizoram Elections 2023: About 33 percent polling recorded till noon

Aizawl/UNI: Close to 33 percent of the voters exercised their franchise under fine sunny weather in the first five hours as Mizoram went to the hustings on Tuesday to elect a 40-member Assembly.

Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Around 28 percent polling recorded until noon

Raipur/UNI: A CRPF officer was injured in an IED blast as an estimated 28 percent turnout was recorded till Tuesday noon in phase one of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls covering 20 constituencies, including 10 in areas severely hit by left-wing extremism.

Odisha: Senior BJD leader, former Assembly Speaker Maheswar Mohanty no more

Bhubaneswar/UNI: Former Odisha Assembly Speaker Maheswar Mohanty passed away at a private hospital in the wee hours of Tuesday while undergoing treatment.

Mizoram: Over 17 percent polling recorded in first two hours

Aizawl/UNI: Over 17 percent of the voters exercised their franchise under fine sunny weather in the first two hours as Mizoram went to the hustings on Tuesday to elect a 40-member Assembly.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan deployed for polls injured in IED blast in Sukma

Raipur/IBNS: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast carried out by Maoists in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on the day of assembly elections on Tuesday, media reports said.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF injured in IED blast

Even as first-phase voting commenced in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, a CRPF officer was injured when an IED exploded in this restive district of Leftwing extremism-affected Bastar division.

Assembly elections: Polling begins in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram

Amid heavy security arrangements, voting to elect new assemblies in began in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram on Tuesday (November 7, 2023).

Court extends arrested Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick's ED remand in ration scam case

Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: A Special court here Monday extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of arrested West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick by another week.

'Arvind Kejriwal will work from jail if arrested': AAP

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said that it will seek the court's permission to have Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal continue work from jail in case he is arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi liquor policy scam case.

Bombay HC bans construction activities for four days preceding Diwali

Mumbai/UNI: The Bombay High Court has imposed a ban on all construction activities for four days preceding Diwali following an alarming decline in Mumbai's air quality.

PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Raisi to discuss Israel-Hamas conflict

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Indian gov’t offers seven helicopters to the Philippines

The Indian government is offering the Philippines at least seven helicopters that will be used for the rescue and humanitarian efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during disasters in the country.

India hands over Earthquake relief material to Nepal

Following up on the commitment by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide all possible assistance to Nepal following the earthquake in Jajarkot on Nov 3, the first consignment of the INR 10 Crore worth of emergency relief materials arrived at Nepalgunj, Nepal, on Sunday (November 5, 2023).

S Jaishankar meets Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk, affirms New Delhi's support for Himalayan nation's sustainable transformation

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently met visiting Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and affirmed India’s support for the vision of sustainable transformation of the neighbouring country.

Odd-even scheme to be implemented in Delhi from Nov 13 to 20: Minister Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the odd-even scheme will be implemented here from November 13 to 20 in view of the likely increase of level of pollution after Diwali festival.

Uttar Pradesh: Minor Dalit girl criminally assaulted in Rae Bareli

A nine-year-old Dalit girl was criminally assaulted allegedly by a 55-year-old man in Khiron area of Rae Bareli district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Monday.

Rashmika Mandanna's deep fake video goes viral: Indian IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar calls it 'dangerous and damaging'

Indian IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday (November 6, 2023) reacted to a 'deepfake' video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna and reminded social media platforms of their legal obligations to fight misinformation.