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20 Jul 2024
MumbaiMumbai: Woman killed, several feared trapped after building's balconies collapse
A woman lost her life, while several people are feared trapped after a portion of the Rubinissa Manzil building near the Grant Road station in Mumbai collapsed on Saturday.
20 Jul 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal resorting to 'willful low calorie intake' in jail: LG
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of intentionally avoiding his prescribed medical diet and medication in Tihar jail.
20 Jul 2024
Indian Army500 Para commandos deployed in Jammu to hunt down terrorists
The Indian Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos in the Jammu region to combat the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists.
20 Jul 2024
GujaratUPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson Manoj Soni has stepped down from his role, nearly five years ahead of his term's scheduled end in 2029.
19 Jul 2024
AssamAssam to abolish law that allowed underage Muslim marriages
The Assam Cabinet has given its approval for a bill aimed at repealing the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules of 1935, which allowed underage marriages under certain conditions.
19 Jul 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Mohandas Pai advocates for middle-class tax relief ahead of Budget
Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Aarin Capital, has expressed concern over the growing discontent among India's middle class due to high taxation ahead of the Budget session.
19 Jul 2024
ChinaIndia's electricity demand predicted to surge by 8%: IEA report
India's electricity demand is projected to increase by a significant 8% this year, as per a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
19 Jul 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)'Faked her identity...': UPSC files FIR against Puja Khedkar
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationer Puja Khedkar and issued a show cause notice for the cancellation of her candidature.
19 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshWhat's behind rising cost of tomatoes
Tomato prices in India have soared from ₹10-20 per kilogram to ₹80-100 per kilogram in the monsoon season, putting a significant strain on the weekly budgets of consumers.
19 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshBudget 2024: What economic analysts expect from Modi government
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23.
19 Jul 2024
Budget SessionBudget 2024: Six bills to be presented in Parliament session
The National Democratic Alliance government is set to introduce six new bills in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament, scheduled from July 22 to August 12.
19 Jul 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNo demonstrations, dharnas within 100 meters of administrative block: JNU
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has issued an appeal to its students, requesting them to maintain peace and discipline as the new semester is set to commence next month.
19 Jul 2024
Bay of Bengal'Red alert' in these states: What's behind India's widespread rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states.
19 Jul 2024
FastagNo FASTag on front windshield? Prepare to be penalized
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has issued new guidelines to enforce the proper affixation of FASTag on a vehicle's front windshield from the inside.
19 Jul 2024
MumbaiVideo: Mumbai gym trainer hits man with club during workout
A gym trainer in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly hitting a man with a mudgar (club) during a workout session.
19 Jul 2024
Asaduddin OwaisiAdityanath's directive to eateries along Kanwar Yatra route sparks row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Friday issued a directive mandating all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names.
19 Jul 2024
PuneWhy attempt to murder charge was added against Khedkar's mother
Justifying the inclusion of Indian Penal Code Section 307 (attempt to murder) in the FIR against Manorama Khedkar, mother of Indian Administrative Services probationer Puja Khedkar, the Pune Police informed a Maharashtra court on Thursday that the accused had placed a gun to the complainant's head.
18 Jul 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar's mother sent to police custody
Manorama Khedkar, mother of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, has been remanded in police custody until July 20.
18 Jul 2024
BengaluruBengaluru: Services at 11 Indira Canteens stopped over unpaid bills
Food services at 11 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru were suspended due to unpaid bills by the city's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
18 Jul 2024
Delhi PoliceCargo pants, T-shirts: Delhi Police contemplating new look
The Delhi Police is contemplating a change in the uniform of its personnel, ranging from inspector to constable rank.
18 Jul 2024
Uttar PradeshChandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails in UP
At least one person was killed and two others injured when multiple coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Jhilahi Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, NDTV reported.
18 Jul 2024
DelhiIncrease in hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases in Delhi: What is it
Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) among young children.
18 Jul 2024
NEET'Re-exam only if...': SC on NEET-UG exam row
The Supreme Court, which is hearing over 40 pleas in relation to the controversy-ridden National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) 2024, said a re-exam cannot be ordered simply because certain students wish to reappear.
18 Jul 2024
Allahabad High Court'Death is inevitable...': Bhole Baba on Hathras stampede
Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, expressed sorrow over the tragic Hathras stampede that occurred on July 2.
18 Jul 2024
InfosysWhat Biocon founder Mazumdar-Shaw said on Karnataka's job quota bill
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of pharmaceutical titan Biocon, opposed the Karnataka government's now-paused job quota bill.
18 Jul 2024
KolhapurPooja Khedkar's father was suspended twice on extortion complaints
Dilip Khedkar, a retired officer from the Maharashtra government and father of trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar was suspended twice for corruption charges.
18 Jul 2024
InstagramWho was Aanvi Kamdar who died after falling off waterfall
Aanvi Kamdar, a 26-year-old travel influencer from Mumbai, tragically lost her life in a waterfall accident near Maharashtra's Raigad on Tuesday.
18 Jul 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar's gun-toting mother detained
Manorama Khedkar, the absconding mother of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, was detained by Pune Police on charges of illegal firearm possession.
18 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshEx-CM Jagan Reddy's party member murdered on busy Andhra road
Sheikh Rasheed, a member of the youth wing of the YSR Congress Party, was murdered on a busy road in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday night.
18 Jul 2024
Jammu2 soldiers injured in early morning encounter in J&K's Doda
Two soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the early hours of Thursday in Jaddan Bata village, situated in the Kastigarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.
17 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka job reservation bill 'temporarily' put on hold after backlash
The Karnataka government has decided to temporarily halt and further examine a bill mandating private companies in the state to allocate a portion of jobs to Kannadigas.
17 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi HC reserves order on Kejriwal's plea challenging CBI arrest
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its decision on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea contesting his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.
17 Jul 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)IAS probationer Khedkar used fake ration card for disability certificate
Troubles for Indian Administrative Service probationer Pooja Khedkar appear to be never-ending as more alleged tactics deployed by the 32-year-old to secure the coveted post surface.
17 Jul 2024
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)India's elite dog squad deployed for security at Paris Olympics
In a first, India's elite "K-9" dog squad from multiple security forces will be deployed to enhance security at the Paris Olympics.
17 Jul 2024
Air IndiaWhy Air India passenger who refused all refreshments was arrested
A passenger's refusal to consume any food or drink during an Air India flight from Jeddah to Delhi led to a gold smuggling bust worth ₹69 lakh.
17 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindeAhead of polls, Shinde announces ₹10,000 stipend for students
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a student stipend on Ashadhi Ekadashi Day, ahead of the state's assembly elections.
17 Jul 2024
Dengue6 Gujarat children die of Chandipura virus: What is it
The Gujarat government announced on Monday that six children have died from a suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection since July 10.
17 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalSwati Maliwal assault case: 50 witnesses in chargesheet against Bibhav
The Delhi Police submitted a 500-page chargesheet against Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, at Tis Hazari court on Tuesday.
17 Jul 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Afterthought insurance arrest...': Kejriwal's lawyer questions CBI's action
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday, representing Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, described the Delhi chief minister's arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation as an "afterthought insurance arrest."
17 Jul 2024
Air IndiaAir India launches e-gift cards; how, where to use them
Air India has launched Air India Gift Cards as a new addition to its digital services.
