Bihar Dy CM assures of strict action in murder of Mukesh Sahani’s father, RJD slams ‘mindless’ govt
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The brutal murder of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani’s father inside the family’s ancestral home in Bihar’s Darbhanga district has elicited all-round condemnation by political parties cutting across party lines, with all of them demanding strictest punishment for the perpetrators. The mutilated body of Mukesh Sahani’s father Jitan […]
Two hikers found dead in US national park amid high temperatures
Los Angeles, July 16 (IANS) Two hikers, a man and his daughter, have been found dead at a popular national park amid high temperatures in the western US state of Utah, said authorities. San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that it was notified by the National Park Service of a deceased […]
Five dead in landslides, flash floods in Philippines
Manila, July 16 (IANS) At least five people have been killed by landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains that hit Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, a spokesperson for the local disaster prevention agency said on Tuesday. Elmeir Apolinario of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said four died from the […]
Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Dhillon offers ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Republican Party leader and Civil Rights Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered ‘ardas’ (Sikh prayer) at the Republican National Convention in the presence of the party’s Presidential nominee Donald Trump, days after an attempt on the latter’s life. A video posted on social media platform X by the California Republican Party, […]
Azad expresses concern on rising militancy in Jammu region
Jammu, July 16, (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Tuesday, expressed concern on the rising militancy in Jammu region, as he extended condolences to the families of soldiers killed in the encounter at Doda. “Very sad to hear that 4 soldiers, […]
Schedule of ‘Chhari Mubarak’ journey to Amarnath cave shrine announced
Jammu, July 16 (IANS) Over 15,000 Yatris had ‘Darshan’ inside the holy Amarnath cave shrine on the 16th day on Monday as Swami Deependra Giri, custodian of Lord Shiva’s holy mace (Chhari Mubarak) announced the beginning of ritual prayers/journey on Tuesday. Swami Deependra Giri told reporters that ‘Bhoomi-Pujan’, ‘Navgrah Pujan’ and ‘Dhawajarohan’ connected with the […]
Yogi govt suspends IAS officer on corruption charges
Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended IAS officer Devi Sharan Upadhyay over graft. He was recently removed from the post of Member, Judicial Revenue Council, Prayagraj, and put on waiting list. The action against the officer has been taken under the Chief Minister’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption and he has been […]
PM Modi’s vision inspired the creation of IIM like world-class institutions: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to education and his vision for a ‘New India’ have inspired the creation of IIM like world-class institutions, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, has said. Addressing the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Jagti on the outskirts […]
VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani’s father murdered at home in Bihar’s Darbhanga
Patna, July 16 (IANS) In a gruesome incident, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani’s father, Jitan Sahani, was murdered at their home in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, a police official said. Darbhanga SSP Jaggunath Reddy confirmed the incident. Mukesh Sahani has a house in Afzala Panchayat in Supaul Bazar area in Darbhanga city and Jitan […]
MP: Knives out against Jitu Patwari again after Congress’ bypoll debacle
Bhopal, July 16 (IANS) Knives are out against Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari again after the party lost the byelection in the Amarwara Assembly seat of Chhindwara district last week. Accusations have been made against Patwari for ignoring party workers and the organisation. This in turn led to defeat in the Lok Sabha election, […]
