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A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Mumbai was diverted to Ahmedabad following a bomb threat that was later determined to be a hoax, officials reported on Wednesday. The incident occurred shortly after the flight departed from Mumbai on Tuesday night when an unidentified individual tweeted that a bomb had been placed on board the aircraft, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Maharashtra government has announced a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths in Mumbai. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde revealed the move on Monday, stating that the toll exemption will come into effect from midnight. The decision comes days before the upcoming Assembly polls. It is expected to bring relief […]
The continued outflow of foreign capital from Indian equities and the rise in crude oil prices amid global uncertainty caused the Indian rupee to fall 12 paise to a historic low of 84.0975 per dollar on October 11, marking the first time in history that it has fallen below the 84 mark against the US […]
A Goddess Kali crown that was given to a renowned temple in Bangladesh in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been stolen. The silver, gold-plated crown was stolen from the Jeshoreshwari temple in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, on Thursday afternoon, shortly after the temple priest left following the day’s worship. It was later found missing from […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, who is set to retire on 8 November, has spoken candidly about his reflections on his two-year tenure, sharing his thoughts on the legacy he will leave for future generations of judges and legal professionals. Speaking at the convocation ceremony at JSW Law School in Bhutan, the Chief […]
The results of the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have been announced, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surpassing the majority threshold in Haryana and emerging as the second-largest party in Jammu and Kashmir. Gujarat BJP Chief and Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, addressed the press at the state party headquarters, […]
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 […]
During his address at the 79th UN General Assembly on Thursday, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for India’s permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC). This comes after similar calls for India’s membership made by French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden. He stated, “The Security Council has to […]
Authorities in Bangladesh are expected to implement additional security measures ahead of the coming Durga Puja occasion, citing concerns of violence directed towards minority Hindu groups. Durga Puja is set to be celebrated from October 9 to 13. According to police, celebrations will take place in 32,666 pavilions across Bangladesh. The Inspector General of Police […]
In a major embarrassment for India on the global stage, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is absent from the official delegation accompanying Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his meeting with United States President Joe Biden in Delaware. Doval, typically a key figure in high-level diplomatic engagements, was missing from the list of senior Indian officials […]
Union and state government departments appear to have been given the nod to do business with foreign banks located in tax havens which who have a history that can at best be called dodgy. As part of tender conditions for government projects, Reserve Bank of India guidelines require bank guarantees that are to be issued […]
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will undertake an official visit to India on 9-10 September at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be making his first trip to India. He will […]
