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DCW issues notice to Delhi Police, DGCA over alleged sexual harassment onboard a flight

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Friday issued notice to Delhi Police and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over an incident of alleged sexual harassment onboard a flight from Delhi to Mumbai on Wednesday.

CBI moves SC challenging bail granted to Lalu Prasad Yadav in fodder scam case

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court, challenging the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, a convict in the fodder scam case.

AAP to make statehood for Delhi its main Lok Sabha poll plank: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will fight next year's Lok Sabha polls on the plank of getting full statehood for Delhi, party supremo, and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.

Passenger clicks obscene photos aboard flight, Delhi Commission for Women issues notice

The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance of a video being circulated on the social media platform regarding alleged sexual harassment by a passenger aboard a flight that travelled from Delhi to Mumbai on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh: One killed, 3 injured as high-tension line fell on houses

Firozabad:  One person was killed, and three others were injured when a high-tension power line fell on houses in Jasrana area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Friday.

Golden era of film shooting is returning to the Valley: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir is again becoming a favourite destination for film shooting.

Jammu and Kashmir: 8 suspected militant associates of LeT arrested in Uri Baramulla

Srinagar: Security forces arrested eight suspected militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir border area of Uri in Baramulla district.

Journalist shot dead at his house in Bihar

Bihar Police on Friday said unknown gunmen shot dead a journalist in Araria district.

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India's first 3D-printed post office in Bengaluru

Bengaluru/UNI: Larsen and Toubro Limited has built India's first 3D-printed Post Office in 45 days as compared to about 6 to 8 months time taken by the conventional method.

Kolkata: LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack in Jadavpur University

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday alleged that he was suddenly attacked by a group of unknown assailants when he visited Jadavpur University on Thursday to attend an event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.

Kashmir: Two LeT associates arrested in Sopore

Srinagar/UNI: Security forces arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore sub district, police said on Friday.

Tripura: CPI-M moves ECI accusing ruling BJP of election code violation

Agartala/UNI: The opposition CPI-M lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India alleging gross violation of the model code of conduct by the ruling BJP with indulgence from election officials during the ongoing by-election to two assembly constituencies—Dhanpur and Boxanagar.

Unacademy stirs row sacking tutor for 'vote for educated candidates' appeal, Kejriwal comments

New Delhi/IBNS: Ed-tech platform Unacademy has triggered a row sacking one of its tutors for urging students to "vote for educated candidates" in the elections of the country.

Kashmir: Second terrorist's body found in Reasi two weeks after gunfight

Jammu/UNI: Nearly two weeks after the gunfight, the team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) has recovered the body of a second terrorist from the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir: NIA raids eight places in terror conspiracy case

Srinagar/UNI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at eight places in a terror conspiracy case, officials said on Friday.

America set to issue one million visas to Indians in 2023: Consul General Melinda Pavek

Kolkata: US Consul General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek on Thursday said America has set a target to issue one million visas to Indian citizens in 2023.

Guwahati unveils ambitious women empowerment project on 77th Independence Day

Guwahati/IBNS: Guwahati's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced a pioneering initiative during the 77th Independence Day celebrations to empower women.

Women's body RWUS emerges as a blessing for the violence stricken Manipur

In the midst of the tumultuous backdrop of turmoil in Manipur, a glimmer of hope and resilience has risen in the form of the Rural Women Upliftment Society (RWUS). 

Don't play politics over natural calamity: Anurag Thakur slams Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur Thursday slammed Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for blaming "Bihari architects" for the house collapse incidents in his state and said it was not the right time to play politics amidst a natural calamity.

Jadavpur University bans alcohol on premises, enforces valid ID cards for entry after student's death

Kolkata/IBNS: Days after the death of a first-year undergraduate student on the campus, Jadavpur University Thursday issued an order announcing new rules that would come into effect immediately. 

In an unprecedented move, BJP announces candidates for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh elections ahead of EC's poll notification

New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday announced the first lists of candidates for Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh due later this year. This is the first time the BJP has announced the names of candidates even before the Election Commission of India announces the poll dates.

Supreme Court questions Centre, Gujarat govt on 'selective remission' granted only to Bilkis Bano convicts

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Thursday questioned the policy of the Gujarat government and the Centre about selective application for remission (premature release) of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case serving jail sentences for gangrape and murder.

Supreme Court questions Centre, Gujarat govt on 'selective remission' granted only to Bilkis Bano convicts

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Thursday questioned the policy of the Gujarat government and the Centre about selective application for remission (premature release) of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case serving jail sentences for gangrape and murder.

Supreme Court questions Centre, Gujarat govt on 'selective remission' granted only to Bilkis Bano convicts

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Thursday questioned the policy of the Gujarat government and the Centre about selective application for remission (premature release) of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case serving jail sentences for gangrape and murder.

Supreme Court questions Centre, Gujarat govt on 'selective remission' granted only to Bilkis Bano convicts

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Thursday questioned the policy of the Gujarat government and the Centre about selective application for remission (premature release) of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case serving jail sentences for gangrape and murder.

Plaintiffs of Hindu side file rejoinder on Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee's petition to stop ASI survey of Gyanvapi complex

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): The plaintiffs of the Hindu side on Thursday filed a rejoinder on an application moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee to stop the ongoing scientific survey of Gyanvapi complex by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Plaintiffs of Hindu side file rejoinder on Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee's petition to stop ASI survey of Gyanvapi complex

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): The plaintiffs of the Hindu side on Thursday filed a rejoinder on an application moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee to stop the ongoing scientific survey of Gyanvapi complex by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Plaintiffs of Hindu side file rejoinder on Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee's petition to stop ASI survey of Gyanvapi complex

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): The plaintiffs of the Hindu side on Thursday filed a rejoinder on an application moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee to stop the ongoing scientific survey of Gyanvapi complex by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Govt tests emergency alert system for potential disasters to enhance public safety

New Delhi: India on Thursday conducted a trial of its emergency alert system, reaching out to multiple smartphones through a test flash notification. The recipients of the message heard a loud audio beep on their devices, coupled with a visual message stating 'emergency alert: severe'.

Union Cabinet approves Digital India project with an outlay of Rs 14,903 cr

New Delhi: The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for the extension of the Digital India project, allocating a budget of Rs 14,903 crore, announced Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.