IED detected on Srinagar-Baramulla Highway by security forces in J&K
Srinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected on Monday by the security forces on the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Monday, thereby averting a major tragedy. Officials said that traffic on the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway was suspended after the security forces detected an IED in Palhallan area of the […]
Three killed, several others injured in major blast at Bengal’s Murshidabad
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) At least three persons have been killed and several others injured following a major explosion early on Monday morning at Khayertala village under Sagarapara Police Station in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Initial investigation has revealed that huge quantities of raw materials for manufacturing of crude bombs were stocked at the […]
Youth kills girl by setting her afire in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Dec 9 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a youth killed a 17-year-old girl by setting her ablaze after pouring petrol on her in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district. The incident occurred at a house in Nandikotkur town of the district in the early hours of Monday. The victim was asleep in her house when the […]
Fix atmosphere: Sisodia slams Centre over law and order concerns in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Monday criticised the BJP-led Centre for allegedly ignoring the worsening law and order situation in the national Capital. This comes after over 40 schools, including DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar, […]
Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport after mid-air snag
Chennai, Dec 9 (IANS) A SpiceJet flight from Chennai to Kochi made an emergency return to Chennai airport due to a sudden technical glitch mid-air on Monday morning. The flight, which departed from Chennai airport at 6:30 A.M. with 117 passengers, including crew members, encountered the issue shortly after takeoff. The pilot promptly alerted the […]
Fresh snowfall in mountains, chilly winds lash J&K
Srinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) Fresh snowfall occurred in higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir as both minimum and maximum temperatures dropped further on Monday due to chilly winds sweeping across from snow-clad mountain tops. Hill stations of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam received fresh snowfall as visitors had a tough time negotiating their vehicular movement on […]
Law and order in Delhi never been so bad before, says AAP on bomb threats to schools
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) After several schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Monday morning, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a scathing attack on the Centre and Union Home Minister, questioning the law and order situation in the national Capital. Over 40 schools in the national Capital, including DPS RK Puram and GD […]
PM Modi, Kharge extend birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended birthday wishes to former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who turns 78 on Monday. Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: “Greetings to Smt Sonia Gandhi Ji on her birthday. I pray for her long life and good […]
Foreign Secy Vikram Misri reaches Bangladesh amid tensions over atrocities on Hindus
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reached Dhaka on Monday morning amid tensions over atrocities on the Hindu community there. He will hold Foreign Office Consultations with his Bangladeshi counterpart Md Jashim Uddin later in the day. The visit comes against the backdrop of heightened concerns over reported atrocities against the […]
TN: RMC issues orange alert for coastal districts, fishermen advised to stay ashore
Chennai, Dec 9 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for coastal districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, warning of heavy to very heavy rains due to low pressure formed over the sea, which is likely to intensify. Under the influence of this system, districts such as Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Cuddalore, […]
