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Allegation Of Plotting To Kill Pannun Left India Surprised And Concerned, Says White House Spokesperson

November 23, 2023 13:30

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 […]

No Tax Reassessment Beyond 3 Yrs For Income Below Rs 50L: HC

November 21, 2023 12:59

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 […]

Indigo Tricks Flyers Out Of Plane, Denies Flying Them To Destination

November 21, 2023 12:12

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 […]

Aussie Who Entered Stadium During WC Final A Habitual Offender, Held Valid Ticket

November 21, 2023 11:34

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 […]

16 Held For Duping US Nationals Through Fake Call Centre In Noida

November 20, 2023 14:18

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 […]

Ahmedabad Airport Braces Up To Handle Surge Of Chartered Flights In World Cup Season

Amid WC Rush, Why Is Ahmedabad Airport Closing Its Air Space On Sunday?

November 18, 2023 12:53

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 […]

Modi May Dismiss Opposition’s Efforts To Unite, but They Are Borne Out of BJP’s Hegemony

PM Modi Raises Concern Over Deepfake Videos

November 18, 2023 12:19

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 […]

I Could Be In England For Years, Nirav Modi Tells UK Court

November 17, 2023 17:27

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 […]

Is Mumbai Going The Delhi Way In AQI Matrix?

November 17, 2023 15:11

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, […]

Railways On Alert Against Crowdswell At Stations

November 17, 2023 13:52

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 […]

Hotel, Flight Prices Soar Again As India Clash In WC Final At Motera

November 16, 2023 17:27

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 […]

Pak Nationals Held From Indo-Nepal Border

November 16, 2023 17:01

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 […]

Chandrayaan-3 Launch Vehicle Re-Enters Earth’s Atmosphere

November 16, 2023 15:09

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 […]

Jaishankar Justifies Oil Purchase From Russia, Says It Helped Control Global Inflation

November 16, 2023 14:45

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 […]

IIT-B Dictum: Don’t Hold ‘Potentially Political’ Lectures On Campus

November 16, 2023 12:54

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 […]

Govt Orders OTT Platforms To Take Down ‘Obscene’ Content

November 16, 2023 12:24

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 […]

38 Killed In Kashmir Bus Accident

November 15, 2023 17:43

At least 38 people were killed and more than 20 injured after a passenger bus skidded off and rolled down a steep slope in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.The accident took place in Doda, about 200 kms from capital Srinagar. The 42-seat bus, with 55 passengers on board, was on its way to Jammu from […]

‘Sahara Shri’ Subrata Roy Passes Away At 75

November 15, 2023 17:23

Subrata Roy, the chief of Sahara Group, died at the age of 75 in Mumbai due to cardiorespiratory arrest after a prolonged struggle with complications related to metastatic malignancy, hypertension as well as diabetes. Born on June 10, 1948, Subrata Roy ‘Sahara’ was a prominent figure in the Indian business landscape. He founded the Sahara […]

‘Murdered’ Boy Appears Before SC To Prove He Is Alive

November 11, 2023 13:40

During the hearing of a special leave petition in the Supreme Court, an 11-year-old boy from Pilibhit appeared before the division bench and declared the case of his ‘murder’ they were hearing was false as he was very much alive. The boy claimed his grandfather and uncles were falsely implicated in his murder case by […]

Delhi Govt Plans Artificial Rain To Mitigate Catastrophic Pollution In City

November 9, 2023 11:52

Winters have become crisis time for most of India due to hazardous pollution levels. It is not just Delhi that is in the grip of this annual menace, NASA’s latest satellite images reveal a dense haze of pollution over Delhi as well as other parts of India, especially northern states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and […]

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