Hamas calls for implementation plan over previous talks on Gaza ceasefire
Gaza, Aug 12 (IANS) Hamas has called on mediators of the Gaza ceasefire to put forward a plan to implement what they had approved before instead of going to more rounds of negotiations or introducing new proposals. Since the beginning of the Gaza conflict, Hamas has been “keen to make the efforts of the mediators […]
CM Kejriwal moves SC challenging his arrest by CBI in liquor policy case
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the CBI in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. The special leave petition filed before the apex court challenges the August 5 decision of the Delhi High Court dismissing CM Kejriwal’s plea […]
Private tutor in Bengal arrested for molesting minor student
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have arrested a private tutor at Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district for allegedly molesting a minor girl student who used to come for tuition at a tutorial run by the accused. State police sources said that the accused tutor was arrested late Sunday night on the […]
Plea in SC challenges cancellation of UGC-NET, seeks stay on re-examination
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 (University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test) on the basis of alleged paper leaks. The petition filed by a group of UGC NET aspirants seeks immediate intervention from the apex court to halt the decision to […]
PM Modi interacts with farmers, says committed to working at triple the speed in 3rd term
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with farmers here has reiterated his commitment to working at triple the speed in his third term for their welfare. Citing the recent initiatives for farmers as evidence of his government’s sincerity, the PM said that his government has advocated for sustainable farming […]
Speeding SUV mows down pilgrims in Bengal, six killed
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) As many as six pilgrims died at Bagdogra in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, on Monday, after they were hit by a speeding SUV. The victims were going to a Shiva temple to perform the ritual on the last Monday of the month of Shravan. Local people said that the […]
World Elephant Day: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to conserve tuskers, their habitat
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) On the occasion of World Elephant Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s dedication to creating a conducive environment for elephants, emphasising their cultural and historical significance in India. Taking to his X handle, the Prime Minister wrote: “World Elephant Day is an occasion to appreciate the wide range of […]
Wayanad landslide: Search continues for missing
Wayanad, Aug 12 (IANS) Search operations for the over 150 missing people continued on Monday, the 14th day of the Wayanad landslide tragedy, said officials here. The biggest-ever natural disaster in a single place in the state took place on July 30 which has left 416 dead. On Monday, according to authorities, the first set […]
Over 10,000 participate in Kashmir ‘Tiranga Rally’
Srinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) Ahead of Independence Day, a massive ‘Tiranga’ rally was held in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Monday with thousands of people participating in it. As per the estimates, over 10,000 people took part in the rally which was led by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha. The rally started from the Botanical […]
Five college students die in road accident in TN
Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) Five students of a private engineering college lost their lives when an MUV in which they were travelling had a head-on collision with a truck coming from the opposite direction. Two students escaped with injuries and were admitted to the hospital The tragic accident occurred near Tiruttani in Tiruvallur district of […]
