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2.8 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal, no damage reported

2.8 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal, no damage reported

Earlier, tremors were felt in almost all parts of the state around 10:17 on Tuesday night following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake whose epicentre was in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush area at a depth of 156 km

Intelligence failure let Amritpal flee: HC

It’s hard to believe that his aides were arrested, but he managed to escape a meticulously planned op, observes HC; state says, ‘it happens sometimes’

22 March,2023 07:46 AM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies

Rajasthanis get right to free treatment in emergencies

The bill gives every Rajasthan resident the right to emergency treatment and care “without prepayment of requisite fee or charges” by any public health institution, health care establishment and designated health care centres

22 March,2023 06:17 AM IST | Jaipur | Agencies

SC: Is there more humane method of execution?

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said one of the aspects could be to look at the matter from the point of view of science and technology

22 March,2023 06:16 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Lok Sabha Rule gives me right to speak: Rahul to speaker

“I am making such a request again. I am seeking this permission under the conventions of Parliamentary practice, the constitutionally embedded rules of natural justice and Rule 357 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha,” he said in his letter to the Speaker

22 March,2023 06:15 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Major earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring cities

The epicenter of the earthquake is reportedly at Khan Kala in Afghanistan. The quake was reportedly measuring 6.6 on richter scale, India's national media reported

21 March,2023 11:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Amnesty International calls for immediate release of journalist Irfan Mehraj

Aakar Patel said that human rights defenders such as Irfan Mehraj should be encouraged and protected, not persecuted and that Irfan must be immediately released

21 March,2023 09:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Struggle for restoration of rights not confined to any region of J&K: Dr Farooq

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said that “we are fighting forces who are trying to break the pluralistic culture of our region”

21 March,2023 08:42 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent

Terror-gangster nexus case: NIA files charge sheet against 12

A spokesperson of the agency said that it is investigating 10 more people for their alleged role in the terror conspiracy, including plans to eliminate certain leaders, singers and businessmen to terrorise people, extort money from them and create a sensation

21 March,2023 08:07 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Sexual assault case accused have to be protected from mala fide trial: Delhi HC

"The courts have to ensure that the right of fair trial to the complainant and rights of the accused of being protected from mala fide trial are taken care of in the court's crucial endeavour to ensure equality before law," Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said in the order

21 March,2023 07:24 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Centre conspired to stall Delhi budget: Aam Aadmi Party

It is "sad and unfortunate" that Delhi's Budget was stalled by the Centre, party leader Dilip Pandey said while addressing a press conference, hours after the ministry approved the Budget

21 March,2023 07:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

UN Rapporteur, media bodies call for immediate release of Kashmiri journalist

The Press Club said that it opposes the “imposing of UAPA on mediapersons” and the “misuse of this draconian law by NIA in randomly arresting Irfan Mehraj”. It said that Mehraj’s arrest “ominously points towards a violation of freedom of speech and expression”

21 March,2023 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Centre conspired to stall Delhi budget: Aam Aadmi Party

Centre conspired to stall Delhi budget: Aam Aadmi Party

It is "sad and unfortunate" that Delhi's Budget was stalled by the Centre, party leader Dilip Pandey said while addressing a press conference, hours after the ministry approved the Budget

21 March,2023 07:08 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
UN Rapporteur, media bodies call for immediate release of Kashmiri journalist

UN Rapporteur, media bodies call for immediate release of Kashmiri journalist

The Press Club said that it opposes the “imposing of UAPA on mediapersons” and the “misuse of this draconian law by NIA in randomly arresting Irfan Mehraj”. It said that Mehraj’s arrest “ominously points towards a violation of freedom of speech and expression”

21 March,2023 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
J&K: Policeman sacked for unauthorised absence from service in Samba

J&K: Policeman sacked for unauthorised absence from service in Samba

Selection grade constable (SgCt) Varinder Pal Singh is the second policeman removed from service on account of prolonged absence and gross service misconduct within one month in the district, a police spokesman said

21 March,2023 04:59 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
Rahul Gandhi writes to speaker, seeking permission to respond to allegations

Rahul Gandhi writes to speaker, seeking permission to respond to allegations

Rahul Gandhi said in the letter, "I had written to you on March 17 seeking your permission to respond to totally baseless and unfair charges hurled at me by senior ministers in the Lok Sabha"

21 March,2023 04:33 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Chhattisgarh: Eight killed in lightning strikes, hailstorm amid untimely rains

Chhattisgarh: Eight killed in lightning strikes, hailstorm amid untimely rains

Chhattisgarh Revenue Minister said that damage to crops was reported in different districts and the compensation will be distributed to farmers after assessment

21 March,2023 04:28 PM IST | Raipur | PTI

In Photos: Yogi govt bulldozes house of Atiq Ahmed’s aide in Prayagraj

In a crackdown on associates of gangster Atiq Ahmed named in the sensational Umesh Pal murder case, the Prayagraj Development Authority in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday demolished the house of a close aide of Ahmed. (All pictures: PTI)

01 March,2023 08:13 PM IST | Editor
Chhattisgarh: Eight killed in lightning strikes, hailstorm amid untimely rains

Chhattisgarh: Eight killed in lightning strikes, hailstorm amid untimely rains

Chhattisgarh Revenue Minister said that damage to crops was reported in different districts and the compensation will be distributed to farmers after assessment

21 March,2023 04:28 PM IST | Raipur | PTI

Ramadan 2023: History, significance and interesting facts about the 'holy month'

Ramadan 2023: History, significance and interesting facts about the 'holy month'

Muslims follow Hijri Calendar which consist of 354 or 355 days. That’s why each year the holy month approaches 11 days earlier than the previous year

21 March,2023 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Lok Sabha passes Rs 1.48 lakh crore supplementary grants without debate

Lok Sabha passes Rs 1.48 lakh crore supplementary grants without debate

On March 13, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary had tabled the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in the House amounting to a total of Rs 2,70,508.89 crore

21 March,2023 04:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Man kills father with liquor bottle in Shimla, arrested

Man kills father with liquor bottle in Shimla, arrested

The incident happened in Vikasnagar area on Monday, they said, adding the accused Navpreet (22) has been arrested

21 March,2023 04:11 PM IST | Shimla | PTI

Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan Indicates Towards Amritpal Singh’s Arrest

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan Indicates Towards Amritpal Singh’s Arrest

    While Punjab police has launched a high-level operation to catch Amritpal Singh, Punjab CM has indicated towards the arrest of Amritpal Singh. Watch the video

    21 March,2023 10:11 PM IST
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