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S Jaishankar Criticises Pakistan at SCO Summit, Emphasises Need for Peace and Stability

October 16, 2024 14:18

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, took a jibe at Pakistan during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Wednesday, asserting that cross-border activities marked by extremism and separatism are unlikely to foster bilateral trade or improve relations between nations. Jaishankar, speaking at the ongoing summit in Islamabad, highlighted the importance of peace and stability […]

‘Imran Khan in Isolation Without Electricity or Outside Contact’: Ex-Wife

October 16, 2024 13:43

The former wife of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Jemima Goldsmith, has made some grave accusations against the Shehbaz Sharif-led government. She said that her ex-husband was being kept in solitary confinement, that the authorities had turned off the power supply in his jail cell, and that he was no longer permitted to […]

Gujarat Govt Introduces New Textile Policy; CM Calls It ‘Progressive Step’

October 16, 2024 12:46

The Gujarat government on Tuesday launched the highly-anticipated Gujarat Textile Policy 2024, which includes a range of benefits, including substantial subsidies on capital and power tariffs, along with comprehensive support schemes particularly aimed at MSMEs. Marking a significant progression from the policies of 2012 and 2019, this new policy, for the first time, provides subsidies […]

Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as J&K CM, First Government in Six Years

October 16, 2024 13:02

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was sworn in as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as the Union Territory formed its first government in six years. Surinder Singh Choudhary, an MLA from the National Conference who defeated J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina in Nowshera during the Assembly elections, has been appointed Deputy Chief […]

Suicide Prompts IIM-A To Introduce SOP For Student Events

October 16, 2024 12:30

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for organising events at the institute, following the tragic death of a student. While IIM-A hosts a variety of events throughout the year, the students are heavily involved in the coordination of two major events: ‘Chaos,’ a youth festival and ‘The […]

Delhi Police Nabs Five in Rs 5,000 Cr Cocaine Bust Linked to Gujarat Firm

October 15, 2024 18:53

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has taken custody of three directors and two consultants from Aavkar Drugs Pvt Ltd on a three-day transit remand. The five individuals were arrested after it was discovered that the Ankleshwar-based firm was manufacturing cocaine intended for distribution in Delhi. The arrested individuals have been identified as directors Ashwin […]

Southwest Monsoon Withdraws From India As Northeast Monsoon Begins

October 15, 2024 18:23

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the Southwest Monsoon officially withdrew from the entire country on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. At the same time, the Northeast Monsoon rainfall activity commenced over South Peninsular India. Speaking at a virtual press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra revealed that the monsoon season saw a notable […]

Gujarat: Vav Assembly Bypolls On Nov 13, Results On 23

October 15, 2024 17:44

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand on Oct 15. In addition, the ECI revealed the dates for by-elections in 48 assembly seats and 2 parliamentary constituencies across 15 states. Among these is the Vav assembly constituency in Gujarat. According to […]

ECI Announces Poll Schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assemblies

October 15, 2024 17:18

The Election Commission of India has today announced the schedule for the upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. The term of the Maharashtra assembly is set to end on November 26, while the Jharkhand assembly’s term will conclude on January 5 2025. In Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv […]

Gujarat Govt Introduces New Textile Policy

October 15, 2024 15:43

The Government of Gujarat has introduced its new textile policy, offering capital subsidies ranging from 10% to 35%. This marks a significant shift from the previous policy, which primarily provided an interest subsidy of 5% to 6%. Under the new scheme, the interest subsidy has been increased to between 5% and 7%, alongside the introduction […]

Noida: Housing-Keeping Staff Held For Raping Three-Year-Old

October 15, 2024 15:08

A housekeeping employee at a private school in Noida has been arrested on suspicion of raping a three-year-old pupil on school grounds last week. The accused, a Nithari resident who had been employed on a contractual basis for mere months, is alleged to have lured the young girl to an area beyond the school’s CCTV […]

Canada Accuses India of Homicide and Extortion in Diplomatic Row

October 15, 2024 14:44

Canada has accused the Indian government of involvement in homicide and extortion aimed at silencing critics of India living in Canada, further intensifying a diplomatic dispute that began with the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. On Monday, Canada expelled India’s High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma and five other Indian diplomats, accusing […]

Gujarat Police Arrest 17, Including Four Taiwanese, for ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

October 15, 2024 13:53

The Gujarat Police have arrested 17 individuals, including four Taiwanese nationals, for allegedly operating a nationwide “digital arrest” scam. This racket targeted elderly people, convincing them they were under investigation for crimes like money laundering or drug smuggling and pressuring them to pay money to avoid these fabricated charges. Following technological analysis and surveillance, the […]

ECI Set to Announce Maharashtra and Jharkhand Poll Dates Today

October 15, 2024 13:49

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for the upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections on Tuesday. A press conference has been scheduled for 3:30 pm, during which the poll dates are expected to be announced. The term of the 288-seat Maharashtra Assembly is set to expire on 26th November, […]

Small Change, Big Trouble: 24 Paise Fuss Costs Man Rs 1,000

October 15, 2024 13:05

What began as a dispute over a mere 24 paise has culminated in a man being fined Rs 1,000 by a consumer court. Prashant Patel, a resident of Detroj-Rampura village, took a local pizza restaurant to court, claiming he had been overcharged by just a fraction of a rupee due to rounding off his bill. […]

Veteran Actor Atul Parchure Passes Away At 57 After Battling Cancer

October 14, 2024 21:49

Veteran actor Atul Parchure, widely known for his roles in The Kapil Sharma Show and several other popular television series, has sadly passed away at the age of 57 on 14th October. The actor had been battling cancer for several years. His remarkable comedic talent and significant contributions to both television and film will be […]

Omar Abdullah Set To Take Oath as CM of J&K on Oct 16

October 14, 2024 21:32

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has formally invited National Conference leader Omar Abdullah to take the oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16. The invitation follows the Centre’s revocation of President’s rule in the region, marking a significant political transition. In a letter addressed to Abdullah, […]

India Rebuffs Canadian Diplomatic Claims as ‘Preposterous’

October 14, 2024 18:01

India on Monday “strongly” dismissed a diplomatic communication from Canada, which suggested that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats were “persons of interest” in an ongoing investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the allegations “preposterous imputations” and linked them to the political agenda of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. In a […]

Salman Khan in Gangster’s Crosshairs: Lawrence Bishnoi’s Feud Escalates

October 14, 2024 17:31

The gang of Lawrence Bishnoi has taken responsibility for the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, while also issuing fresh threats to Bollywood star Salman Khan. The assassination of Siddique, known for his close ties to Khan, marks a significant escalation in the long-standing vendetta between Bishnoi and the actor. Siddique, a prominent political […]

IIM Ahmedabad Students Demand Probe into Classmate’s Death

October 14, 2024 16:01

Students’ Affairs Council at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) have called for the establishment of a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a final-year student last month. Akshith Bhukya, 24, from Warangal, Telangana, was found dead in his hostel room on 26 September, in what is believed to be a […]

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