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In yet another murderous attack on an Indian in the United States, a student pursuing PhD at the University of Cincinnati Medical School was shot dead in his car in Ohio. Aaditya Adlakha, 26, succumbed to his injuries two days after he was discovered with several gunshot wounds inside a vehicle that had slammed into […]
The Afghanistan embassy is now permanently closed in New Delhi, thereby signalling the end of its India operations. As of now, there are no diplomats from the Afghan Republic in India. Those who served in the national capital have safely reached third countries, the embassy informed through its release, adding that the only individuals present […]
External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar justified the resumption of e-visa services in Canada, which were stopped after the India-Canada diplomatic crisis. Jaishankar said, the resumption was a ‘logical consequence’ as the situation relatively improved and India was progressively resuming the visa services. Speaking at the press conference following the conclusion of the Virtual G20 […]
White House spokesperson Adrienne Watson said, India expressed “surprise and concern” after learning about its alleged involvement in a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. India stated that activity of “this nature was not their policy”, Watson was reported as quoting. “We understand the Indian government is further investigating this issue and will […]
The Delhi high court has held that the extended period of 10 years for re-opening of I-T assessments should be applicable only in cases where the alleged escaped income is above Rs 50 lakh. In cases below Rs 50 lakh, the time limit for re-opening assessment is three years. The HC had to decide the […]
Flying a 180-seat aircraft with just six passengers on board may not be a value proposition for any airline but denying to do so amounts to ethical and legal violations. India’s largest flyer, Indigo Airlines, found out a circuitous but tricky way to escape the nettles and rob six passengers of their flying rights to […]
The Australian man, who entered Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad’s Motera during the India-Australia final match last Sunday, is a habitual offender and was declared a “public nuisance” by a US court for invading sports arenas. Wen Johnson, 24, had worn an Indian team fan jersey over a T-shirt that showed support to Palestine. He […]
At least 16 people were arrested in Noida on charges of running a fake call centre and defrauding US nationals. Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and sleuths of Gautam Buddha Nagar Police launched a crackdown in a joint operation to nab the accused. Documents and data related to more than 40 US citizens were also […]
In wake of the rising air and passenger traffic riding on the World Cup frenzy, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport is all geared up to provide a seamless service to travellers in and out of the city. Anticipating a rush of passengers returning from vacation, and the World Cup cricket final on November […]
After a spate in deepfake videos targetting celebrities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concern over the use of artificial intelligence for creating deepfakes, saying this can lead to a big crisis. He urged the media to spread awareness about its misuse and impact to educate people. “In a diverse society like ours, deepfakes can cause […]
Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi told a UK court that he could be in England for years as some ongoing proceedings prevent his extradition. The former billionaire appeared for a hearing at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court in east London via video link from Thameside prison in relation to legal costs, or fines, amounting to GBP 150,247.00, accrued […]
If Delhi has long been known for poor air quality that chokes lungs, clogs throats, causes scratchy eyes, and leeches energy, Mumbai is catching up fast. The surge in open-air garbage burning, traffic, waste from refineries and industries, and construction work is taking a toll on air quality in the western metropolis. The Arabian Sea, […]
Following the death of one person and injury to others in a stampede at Surat railway station a few days back, Central Railways has enhanced vigilance to ensure safety of passengers. Central Railways said it was constantly monitoring trains to Bihar as large crowds gathered at train stations to head home for the Chhath Puja […]
As India swung into the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, so did Ahmedabad hotel and flight fares – the city where the final will be played on Sunday. What was expected to be a straightforward task of securing accommodations and tickets has turned into an ordeal for fans, who, post-schedule announcement, found […]
Two Pakistani nationals were detained by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on the Indo-Nepal border near Bihar’s Kishanganj. The two, a woman and her minor son, were reportedly trying to enter the Indian territory through the border. After preliminary investigation, SSB handed the duo over to Kishanganj police for further investigation. During routine checking on […]
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which successfully injected the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into the intended orbit on July 14 this year, made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere around 14:42 IST. “The probable impact point was predicted over the North Pacific Ocean. The final […]
Amid criticism from some quarters for buying oil from Russia amid the Ukraine-Russia war, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar asserted that India’s purchase policies played a key role in stabilising the global oil and gas markets, thereby helping manage global inflation. In an interview in London, Jaishankar said: “So we’ve actually softened the oil […]
One of India’s most premier institutes, IIT-Bombay, in a new order, has restrained holding guest lectures of a ‘political’ nature on the campus. The move aims at staving off possibilities of tension and protests like those seen recently. Both students and faculty members have been advised against organising talks and seminars that may be “potentially […]
The Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has ordered three OTT platforms to take down ‘obscene’ content being shown by them. The ministry has warned of action against the platforms — Hunters, Besharams and Prime Play — if they fail to comply by the directive. According to sources, this is the first time that […]
