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Even as the grounded aircraft in France finally reached India, the mastermind behind the possible human trafficking angle being probed, has a Gujarat connection. Though hailing from Hyderabad, the suspect Shashi Kiran Reddy was earlier let off by the Gujarat police in 2022 in the Dingucha case for want of evidence, sources in Indian security […]
Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge minced no words in arraigning the government in his letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The senior Congress leader said the ruling party had “weaponised” the suspension of MPs as a convenient tool to “undermine democracy, sabotage Parliamentary practices and throttle the Constitution.” In his reply to a […]
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has broadened its ongoing money laundering investigation into Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, making three fresh arrests on Saturday. The identities of the newly detained individuals remain undisclosed, but officials confirmed their apprehension under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This latest development brings the total number of arrests […]
Two Amdavadis have managed to complete the Ironman challenge recently held at Busselton in Western Australia, earning themselves the tag of ‘finishers’ among 3,000 participants. Siddharth Patel (40) completed the race in 15 hours and 45 minutes in the 40-44 age group, while Dr Bharat Oza (56) completed the race in 16 hours and 16 […]
Concerns about human trafficking have resurfaced with the grounding of a Dubai-Nicaragua flight carrying 303 passengers, a significant number of whom hail from Gujarat, India. Adding to the worries, sources in Indian security agencies suggest a potential link to the infamous 2022 Dingucha trafficking case, with Hyderabad’s Shashi Kiran Reddy, the alleged kingpin, emerging as […]
The Experts on JN.1 advices to Prepare, Not Panic! The emergence of the new JN.1 sub-variant of the Covid-19 virus has raised concerns globally, with 22 cases reported in India. Despite being more transmissible, experts state that JN.1 is not causing severe infections or hospitalizations, and symptoms are similar to previous cases. The Health Ministry […]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: A 72-year-old retired police officer, Mohammad Shafi Mir, was shot dead by terrorists while giving the call to prayer (azaan) at a mosque in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The attack has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked outrage across the country. Mir, a respected figure in […]
New Delhi: In a scathing letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the ruling party of “weaponising” the suspension of MPs as a tool to silence dissent and “throttle the Constitution.” This comes in response to Dhankhar’s earlier letter defending the recent mass suspension of Opposition MPs. Kharge […]
The spread of misinformation, toxic user bases and the prevalence of bots are the reasons why more than 50 per cent of consumers will either abandon or significantly limit their interactions with social media by 2025. A Gartner survey found that 53 per cent of consumers believe the current state of social media has decayed […]
A study by researchers from IIT Kharagpur, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Deccan College, among others, has revealed a detailed corelation of invasions to climatic conditions. The past two millennia recorded seven invasions from Central Asia into India. Central Asia was reeling from a long, dry spell, […]
Odisha is going all out to become India’s premier sporting hub. Former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said, “We start here in Odisha where the quality of infrastructure is great,” while inaugurating the AIFF-Fifa Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar last month. The recently started Sports Science Centre (SSC) at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bhubaneswar has the […]
Even as Delhi was enveloped in a thick blanket of smog from the morning of Christmas day, the city airport authorities said flight movement was not normally affected, except for aircraft which did not have equipment for low-visibility operations. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality improved slightly to the very poor category after remaining in the severe […]
Vitamin B12, essential for our red blood cells, nerves, and DNA, is surprisingly easy to miss when it’s lacking. Ignoring the early signs can lead to serious health issues down the line. So, let’s ditch the dismissive “oh, it’s just…” and understand what sneaky signals your body might be sending. Fatigue That Won’t Quit: Feeling […]
New Delhi: Indian women’s cricket team achieved a historic feat on Sunday, securing their maiden Test victory over Australia in a one-off match, marking a glorious end to their first ‘home season’ in 28 years. The final day witnessed exceptional performances from the Indian team, both with bat and ball, as they clinched an emphatic […]
Centurion, South Africa: Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has named his preferred playing XI for India’s crucial first Test against South Africa, slated for Boxing Day at SuperSport Park in Centurion. His picks feature an intriguing shift in batting order, with rising star Shubman Gill batting ahead of Virat Kohli, and a two-spin attack with Ravindra […]
The euphoria surrounding the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) recent elections was short-lived, as the Union Sports Ministry threw a spanner in the works by suspending the newly-elected body on Sunday. This swift action came after the new president, Sanjay Singh, announced plans for U-15 and U-20 national championships in Nandini Nagar, Gonda (UP) before […]
Women opposition leaders Priyanka Chaturvedi and Supriya Shrinate criticised Union minister Smriti Irani’s comment as to which gay men menstruate saying that the minister did not understand the ambit of the term LGBTQIA+. The term accommodates many categories apart from gay men and they menstruate, the opposition leaders said. The comments came after Smriti Irani […]
The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is not applicable if an incident hasn’t happened in public, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court said, setting aside the criminal proceedings against the owner of a school under the Act. A person can be subjected to trial under the Act only if the utterances are made […]
Social media influencer Kamiya Jani’s visit to Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha has sparked a controversy, with the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) seeking her arrest. The saffron party has questioned how an alleged promoter of beef consumption was allowed to enter the 12th century shrine in Puri, where entry of non-Hindus is strictly prohibited. It […]
In one of the highest surges in a week, India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 9.112 billion to USD 615.971 billion in the week ending December 15, 2023. This increase also marks a 20-month high in foreign exchange reserves, data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed. India’s foreign exchange reserves include cash, […]
