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The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has suspended the membership of the Delhi zoo for six months, over concerns about the poor condition in which the lone African elephant at the facility has been housed. The six-month suspension means that the Delhi Zoo will be unable to avail of WAZA’s membership benefits such […]
The first wins in the Jammu and Kashmir elections have been declared, with Nazir Ahmed Khan of the National Conference (NC) securing victory in Gurez, whilst the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Darshan Kumar claimed the Basohli constituency. Ahead of the results, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah cautioned the BJP against any attempts to undermine […]
Local police have recovered ten unclaimed packets containing approximately 12 kg of cocaine from a creek area near Gandhidham. The seized drugs have an estimated value of Rs 120 crore on the international market. Superintendent of Police for Kutch-East Division, Sagar Bagmar, said the discovery was made during a search on Sunday night following a […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that security forces have been conducting “offensive operations” against Naxals rather than being on the defensive and have had significant success lately. Speaking to Chief Ministers and other high-ranking officials from the Naxal-affected states, Shah claimed that the better security conditions had resulted in high voter turnout […]
Ahead of the vote counting, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah stated that his party is open to the possibility of seeking support from Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP to form a government in the Union Territory. On Monday, he criticised the decision to grant the Lieutenant Governor authority to nominate members to the five reserved seats in […]
Kurukshetra Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Jogpal underlined the security measures put in place by the Election Commission on Monday, stating that a strong three-tier security cordon has been placed in order to secure Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). On Tuesday, the results of the Haryana elections will be declared. The Deputy Commissioner added that the EVMs have […]
The Vadodara city police have apprehended all five suspects involved in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in the Bhayli area. Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar addressed the media at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) Police Station this afternoon, confirming the arrests. Three of the main accused have been identified as Munna Abbas Vanjara, […]
Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, has refuted claims that he was hospitalised due to a significant drop in blood pressure. The 86-year-old industrialist took to Instagram to assure his followers that he is in good health and undergoing routine medical check-ups due to his age. Reports had surfaced stating that Tata had […]
Gujarat’s Forest and Environment Minister Mulubhai Bera has announced a significant increase in the state’s wild ass population. The wild ass, once ranging from northwest India and Pakistan to the arid regions of Central Asia, is now primarily found in the deserts of Kutch, Gujarat. The latest survey reveals a 26.14% rise, with numbers reaching […]
Ratan Tata, the 86-year-old industrialist and former chairman of Tata Sons, was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai in the early hours of Monday following a severe drop in blood pressure. Mr Tata, who was brought in a critical condition, is reportedly receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). A specialised medical team, […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint effort with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Delhi, confiscated 907 kg of Mephedrone (MD) from a production site in the Bagroda Industrial Area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. According to officials from the Gujarat ATS, the narcotic that was confiscated has an estimated worth of Rs 1814.18 […]
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (GMRC) has announced that it has extended its operating hours for the ongoing Navratri festival, with the last metro train now running till 2 am instead of 10 pm. At present, Ahmedabad metro services run from 6:20 am to 10 pm along the Phase-I corridor. Trains on the Phase-I corridor […]
The Delhi High Court will hear the bail application of former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid on Monday. This relates to a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act concerning the alleged wider conspiracy behind the communal riots in February 2020. Before a bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur, the bail applications […]
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) president Mohan Bhagwat has stated that India is a Hindu nation and that, in order to ensure its security, the Hindu community must come together to put an end to language, caste, and regional conflicts. He also emphasised that the RSS is idea-based rather than mechanical in how it functions. Speaking […]
The legendary English band Pink Floyd, renowned for transforming psychedelic and progressive rock, has finally sold their recorded music rights and name-and-likeness rights for approximately $400 million. Reportedly, the band has sold their music rights to Sony Music. This deal represents one of the largest in a series of high-profile transactions in recent years and […]
The Delhi police issued notices to Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty, comedian Bharti Singh, and her husband Harsh Limbachiyaa seeking them to assist in the investigation of an app-based scam that is estimated to be about Rs 500 crore, an official said on Saturday. On Thursday, the Delhi police said they had uncovered the fraud involving […]
In an unexpected collaboration, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made an appearance at Grammy-winning DJ Alan Walker’s concert in Bengaluru. Several videos and photos of her interacting with the crowd have been circulating online. In one clip, Alia took to the stage to enthusiastic cheers, greeting the audience with, “Namaskara Bengaluru. Surprise, surprise.” She smiled and […]
The Congress party is expected to make a strong comeback in Haryana after being in the opposition for 10 years. While the BJP seems to be holding onto its vote share, the Congress is likely to gain on JJP’s decline. Exit polls for Haryana’s 2024 Assembly elections indicated a dominant showing for Congress, with predictions […]
An RTI application filed by The Wire has revealed that an amount of nearly Rs 2,100 crore was collected under the Swachh Bharat cess even after its abolishment. As part of the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax, the finance ministry gradually eliminated various other taxes and cesses. The Swachh Bharat cess was abolished as […]
Adani University celebrated its first convocation ceremony on Saturday on its Shantigram campus, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence. Padma Shri Kartikeya Vikram Sarabhai, one of the world’s leading environmental educators and the Founder & Director of the Centre for Environment Education (CEE) delivered the convocation address. The convocation was […]
