Heat wave is believed to have contributed towards several voters not turning up at polling stations in both the phases... [Read More]
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25 April,2024 05:00 PM ISTTaiwan experienced its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years, with a magnitude of 7.2 according to local monitoring agencies and 7.4 according to the US Geological Survey. The quake caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure across the island and claimed four lives. Pics/ AP & AFP... [Read More]
03 April,2024 12:01 PM IST | TaipeiA panel of three Union ministers has proposed the buying of pulses, maize and cotton crops by government agencies at minimum support prices for five years after entering into an agreement with farmers, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said (Pics/PTI and AFP)... [Read More]
19 February,2024 12:47 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu attended the 111th convocation of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, highlighting the vital role of research and innovation in a country`s development. Pics/ Agencies... [Read More]
02 December,2023 03:14 PM ISTThe overall air quality in Mumbai stood in moderate category on Tuesday evening with the air quality index at 115, monitoring agencies reported. Pics/File... [Read More]
21 November,2023 07:19 PM ISTTwo Indian Railways iconic trains will complete 111 and 93 years of service on June 1. The iconic Mumbai-Pune Deccan Queen train completes 93 years of public service and the Punjab Mail completes 111 years on June 1, the officials said. Pics/Central Railway via Rajendra Aklekar... [Read More]
31 May,2023 07:32 PM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to appoint private agencies to survey each ward and identify hazards, which will be fixed by the civic body ahead of the monsoon. Activists have slammed the BMC for spending money on this exercise and depending on private agencies. Reports Sameer Surve (Pic/File Photo)... [Read More]
30 May,2023 09:41 AM ISTTo effectively tackle the challenges of the Monsoon in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday held a high-level meeting on preparations. Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Iqbal Singh Chahal said that it is essential for all agencies to be well-prepared. To ensure the prevention of flooding in Mumbai, Chahal has directed all agencies to play a proactive role during the Monsoon season. File Pics for representational purpose... [Read More]
16 May,2023 10:24 PM ISTA Pakistan-bound ship coming from China was stopped at Mumbai by the Indian security agencies on March 02. The Karachi-bound ship was intercepted at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. The vessel was suspected of carrying a consignment that could be used for Pakistan’s nuclear missile programmes. The ship was thoroughly examined by a team of Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The components in the cargo ship were primarily suspected of being used in Pak’s nuclear initiatives, specifically, in manufacturing some critical components for missile development. However, the DRDO is yet to submit its final report on the vessel stopped at the port.... [Read More]
03 March,2024 03:23 PM ISTCentral Intelligence Agencies have sought a report from Sashastra Seema Bal and UP Police on Seema Haider. The Pak National travelled through Nepal to reach India as she wished to live with her Indian partner. Seema had crossed illegally to India to live with Sachin Meena whom she befriended via an online game. However, Haider was arrested on July 4 for illegally entering India without a visa. Indian citizen Sachin Meena was put behind bars for sheltering the illegal immigrant. Seema Haider had earlier said, “I want to live here in India with Sachin. I don’t want to go back. I want my husband in Pakistan to stay with his first wife and children. I appeal to the Indian government that I do not want to go back to Pakistan. I want Indian citizenship for myself and my children. I will stay here in any condition, I just want Sachin and my children by my side. I came to India through Nepal, I tried to apply for Indian visa but could not get it.” “Intelligence agencies have asked report from SSB and UP Police to find out how she managed to cross over without being verified by police personnel at the border. We have also demanded a report from UP Police as she entered India via the UP border and stayed with her partner for many days,” senior officials said. ... [Read More]
18 July,2023 04:38 PM IST | MumbaiA criminal lawyer launches a production house, releases her first single and rocks YouTube with a reprise to chase a dream she has held close since she was nine. The criminal defence lawyer released her first original single, Lihaaz, last June. The video was the result of months of prep, starting in the COVID-induced country-wide lockdown. By then, Singh, 35, had a successful practice at the Bombay High Court, representing clients pro bono and even holding lectures for law enforcement agencies on cybercrime investigation. #SnehaSingh... [Read More]
27 March,2023 04:12 PM ISTPunjab Police on March 18 launched a state-wide cordon and search operations against elements of ‘Waris Punjab De’. A total of 78 people were arrested and several others were detained for questioning. Several others including Amritpal Singh are on the run, a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them. Amid all this, Amritpal Singh’s links with Pakistan’s ISI have come to the fore. Security agencies have been keeping a close watch on the activities of Amritpal Singh since his arrival in Punjab last year. A source informed that Amritpal Singh was in touch with Jaswant Singh Rode while he was in Dubai. Jaswant is the brother of Lakhbir Singh Rode- a militant and chief of Pakistan-based ‘International Sikh Youth Federation’. Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had also referred to Amritpal’s link with Pakistan.... [Read More]
19 March,2023 10:50 PM IST | MumbaiShiv Sena (UBT) Leader & 4 time Rajya Sabha Member Sanjay Raut speaks with Mid-day. Talking about his jail term & how he feels politics in a democracy is about fighting ideologies & not personal vengeance. Raut slams the BJP govt for supporting the governor even after his remarks on Shivaji. Watch... [Read More]
26 November,2022 02:29 PM ISTIndian Coast Guard, along with local administration and other agencies carry out a search and rescue operation at the spot of Morbi Bridge on November 01. Gujarat government has constituted a five-member committee headed to probe the bridge collapse incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Morbi today. ... [Read More]
01 November,2022 02:47 PM ISTMumbai has logged four-digit Coronavirus infections for the seventh day in a row, though it reported 685 fewer Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours compared to 1,803 infections on Sunday, which also saw two fatalities linked to the infection... [Read More]
14 June,2022 03:23 PM IST | MumbaiA day after NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal arrest in connection with the Maharashtra Sadan scam by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said the law enforcement agencies are showing 'more eagerness' than needed in the case. ... [Read More]
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