Mercury under free fall in J&K, Srinagar records minus 2.1
Srinagar, Nov 28 (IANS) Cold wave gripped Kashmir Valley on Thursday as Srinagar city recorded the coldest night of the season so far, at minus 2.1 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological (MeT) Department officials said the night temperatures have fallen across Kashmir as Srinagar city recorded sub-zero minus temperature. The minimum temperature was minus 2.5 in […]
Bihar Assembly session: As govt seeks discussion, Oppn to raise various issues
Patna, Nov 28 (IANS) The fourth day of the winter session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Thursday is likely to be intense and action-packed, with a focus on questions and discussions that are likely to stir significant debate. Members of both the ruling party and opposition will actively question ministers across key departments including […]
Sambhal violence: One more arrested, Internet services still suspended
Sambhal, Nov 28 (IANS) The police have made another arrest in connection with the violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of arrests to 28. The latest arrest, made late Wednesday night, pertains to a breach of peace during the unrest. The arrested accused is identified as Farhat, 54, a resident of Chaudhary […]
10 terror associates arrested in J&K’s Kathua
Jammu, Nov 28 (IANS) Massive crackdown in four districts of Jammu division has resulted in the arrest of 10 overground workers (OGWs) of various terror groups, Jammu and Kashmir police said on Thursday. Officials said the crackdown against the terror ecosystem was carried out at 17 locations by police and the CRPF in Malhar, Bani, […]
Heavy rain in TN delta districts, alerts issued
Chennai, Nov 28 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Thursday issued yellow and orange alerts for several districts in Tamil Nadu. A yellow alert has been issued for Chennai and nearby districts, while an orange alert has been declared for the Delta districts, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall. According to the weather department, […]
Waqf JPC seeks time till 2025 Budget Session, motion in LS today
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A motion will be moved in the Lok Sabha on Thursday seeking an extension in the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The extension is being sought till the last day of the Budget Session, 2025. The Business List of the Upper House mentions […]
Crackdown on human trafficking syndicate; NIA conducts searches in 6 states
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches at 22 locations in six states on Thursday as part of a major crackdown on an international human trafficking syndicate. The case, registered under RC-10/2024/NIA/DLI, involves charges under sections 418, 419, 420, 370, 374, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code […]
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, AQI in ‘very poor’ category
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi remains a grave concern as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 304 in the “very poor” category on Thursday at 6 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While a slight improvement was observed earlier in the week when […]
Priyanka Gandhi to take oath today as MP in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who won the Lok Sabha bypoll from Kerala’s Wayanad, will take her oath as a Member of Parliament on Thursday. With this, she will join her brother Rahul Gandhi and mother Sonia Gandhi in the Parliament. The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat was vacated by Rahul […]
Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today, top INDIA bloc leaders invited
Ranchi, Nov 28 (IANS) INDIA bloc leader Hemant Soren is all set to take oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the fourth time today, with the swearing-in ceremony set to offer the INDIA bloc a major platform to showcase its unity and strength as many of its top leaders are expected to be present. The […]
