Jammu and Kashmir: Minor girl from Shopian writes the Quran by hand in 30 days
Srinagar: A minor girl from Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian has handwritten 30 chapters of the Quran in just 30 days, media reports said.
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DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System missile off Odisha coast
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 14, 2023.
Identified 12 suspects who are in touch with different Pakistan-based handlers, says NIA
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency has identified 12 suspects who were allegedly in touch with different Pakistan- based handlers during the probe related to militant activities and targeting of minority members, officials said on Wednesday.
Deputy High Commissioner Andalib Elias says setting up of first cross-border pipeline between India, Bangladesh is real manifestation of friendship
New Delhi: Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Andalib Elias on Tuesday said India and Bangladesh’s first cross-border oil pipeline is the real manifestation of the wonderful friendship that is shared between the two neighbouring nations.
India, Singapore Army men participate in Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
New Delhi: The Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour exercise from 06-13 March 2023 at Jodhpur Military Station, India.
Varanasi: Representatives of China, Pakistan attend 2nd SCO Tourism Expert Working Group meeting
Varanasi: The 2-day second meeting of tourism Expert Working Group began in Kashi (Varanasi) on Tuesday and it is attended by representatives from China and Pakistan.
Bengaluru: Maiden successful flight-test of DRDO’s indigenous Power Take off Shaft conducted on LCA Tejas
Bengaluru: Maiden successful flight-test of Power Take off (PTO) Shaft was conducted on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) Limited Series Production (LSP) - 3 aircraft in Bengaluru on Tuesday, India's Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
Himachal Pradesh: Woman dies after slipping into Markanda river
Shimla: A woman died due to slipping and falling into the Markanda river near Kala Amb, an industrial area in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh last evening, a police officer said on Wednesday.
BJP, SP, Congress peas of the same pod: Mayawati
Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday accused Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having a tacit understanding and neglecting Dalits, Muslims and backward castes and said there is a need for the people to protect themselves from the tactics of selfish people and fake organisation who want to divide the society in the upcoming elections.
Kashmir: LeT militant associate arrested in Baramulla
Srinagar/UNI: Security forces arrested a suspected militant associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi's remarks dishonored democratic institutions of India: Union Minister Smriti Irani
New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on India's politics in the United Kingdom and said his remarks are an "insult to the democratic institutions" of the country.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces arrest suspected militant associate of LeT
Srinagar: Security forces arrested a suspected militant associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba group in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
Maharashtra: Thousands of nurses go on indefinite strike from March 14
Nagpur: Thousands of nurses and other staff from both government medical colleges and hospitals in Nagpur have gone on indefinite strike since Tuesday.
Bombay HC rejects petition against Udhhav Thackeray, family in 'disproportionate' assets case
Mumbai/UNI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking a probe by central agencies against former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his family for allegedly owning assets beyond their known sources of income.
Bengal SSC scam: 'Done no wrong,' says actor Bonny Sengupta after fresh ED quizzing
Kolkata/IBNS: "I have done no wrong," said Bengali actor Bonny Sengupta after he was summoned for the second day by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam on Tuesday.
'Slap me if I have done something wrong': Mamata Banerjee urges HC not to cancel appointments
Kolkata/IBNS: As the Calcutta High Court has cancelled appointments of more than 4,800 undeserving candidates in connction with the multi-crore recruitment scam, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged the judiciary not to cancel jobs, citing that two people have died by suicide in the state (after losing jobs).
Indian government plans to connect Jammu and Kashmir with Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
New Delhi: In order to boost connectivity and logistics support to Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government is planning to connect it to Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).
Arvind Kejriwal slams PM Modi on action against Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain
Bhopal/IBNS/UNI: Though electoral war drums are yet to attain a crescendo in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Narendra Modi drew heavy flak on Tuesday from his political archrival AAP Convener-cum-Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who mounted a vitriolic verbal assault on the Prime Minister by accusing the Centre of turning Nelson’s eye to corruption within the BJP whereas unreasonable measures are initiated against opponents.
Assam Police arrest 22 people including students, teachers in question paper leak case
Guwahati/UNI: The Assam Police have detained at least 22 individuals, including students and teachers, for questioning regarding the leak of a general science question paper intended for the state board's Class 10 examination.
'Drunk' TTE urinates on woman traveller's head, Railways removes him with immediate effect
Lucknow: Police have arrested a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) for allegedly urinating on a woman traveller's head in Akal Takht Express.
Jammu and Kashmir: Militant arrested with arms and ammunition in Sopore
Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday arrested active militant and recovered arms and ammunition from him in Sopore Township of north Kashmir, officials said.
Bhopal Gas tragedy: Supreme Court dismisses govt's curative petition demanding additional compensation for victims
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court in its judgement on Tuesday dismissed a curative petition filed by the Centre demanding an additional compensation of more than Rs 7,000 Crore from Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for the victims of 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
Former France PM visiting India, to meet EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi/UNI: Former Prime Minister of France Édouard Philippe is paying an official visit to India, from March 14-17, to boost bilateral economic ties, particularly cooperation on ports, and decentralised cooperation between local governments.
Bengal SSC scam: Actor Bonny Sengupta appears before ED
Kolkata/IBNS: As per the directive from the probe agency, Tollywood actor Bonny Sengupta reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Kolkata on Tuesday for quizzing in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam.
'Will garage Mamata-Abhishek': Suvendu Adhikari thunders in Nandigram
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari challenged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee from his assembly constituency Nandigram on Tuesday.
'Was unaware of this side of Partha Chatterjee': Firhad Hakim on Bengal SSC scam
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal top minister and Trinamool Congress veteran Firhad Hakim on Tuesday said he was unable to recognise former state education minister Partha Chatterjee, who has been arrested in connection with the teacher recruitment scam.
Bengal SSC scam: Will actor Bonny Sengupta meet ED officials today?
Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actor Bonny Sengupta has been asked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials to appear before them on Tuesday in connection with the alleged irregularities in the teacher recruitment process of West Bengal.
Supreme Court to hear a plea for recognition of same-sex marriages by constitution bench
New Delhi: The Supreme Court announced that a Constitution bench of the top court will hear the petition seeking recognition of same-sex marriages on Monday.
Northeast Elections : When women shine bright
Agartala/Shillong/Kohima: Women shine bright in the recent elections in three North Eastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya, with 14 women elected to the state assemblies, overtopping the tally of only six women legislators in the previous houses.
Bengaluru: Airhostess dies after falling from building, techie boyfriend arrested
Bengaluru/IBNS: An airhostess died after falling off the fourth-floor balcony of a residential building in Bengaluru on Saturday.