New Delhi: The Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Wednesday that requested the Indian government and the Ministry of Defence to establish a separate Gujjar Regiment in the Indian Army. The bench, comprising Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Tushar Rao Gedela, emphasized that government policies ensure equal recruitment opportunities for all.
Patna: With fresh concerns over Covid-19 resurgence, six new Coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Bihar’s capital Patna, including among healthcare workers at AIIMS-Patna. The latest spike has prompted hospitals across the state to go on high alert, with precautionary measures being swiftly reinstated. Among the newly-infected are a female doctor, a female nurse, and.
Chennai: Nearly five months after a student was sexually assaulted on the Anna University campus, the Mahila Court in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday convicted the sole accused, Gnanasekaran (37), on 11 charges, including rape. The court, led by Judge M. Rajalakshmi, announced that the sentencing will take place on June 2. The charge sheet.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia]: An all-party parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to bolster diplomatic relations and explore cooperation opportunities between India and Saudi Arabia, showcasing India’s united stance against terrorism. The delegation received a warm welcome from Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the India-Saudi Arabia Council Friendship.
An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck the Churachandpur area of Manipur on Wednesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors occurred at 10:23 am, at a depth of 36 km, with the quake’s epicenter recorded at 24.55°N latitude and 93.70°E longitude. No casualties have been reported so far, and.
Tamil Nadu: DMK has allocated a Rajya Sabha seat to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and Kamal Haasan, the party’s founder and a renowned actor, has been named as the candidate for the Upper House. Murali Appas, leader of MNM, announced that the party has passed a resolution supporting Kamal Haasan’s election to the Rajya Sabha..
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Rural Special Operations Group (SOG), in coordination with the Bavla Taluka Health Department, has uncovered an illegal abortion racket operating out of a guest house in Bavla town of Gujarat. The raid was conducted following a tip-off received during routine patrolling by SOG personnel. Acting on the information, authorities raided Room 105.
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reflected on the aftermath of India’s 1971 war victory, suggesting that the government at the time missed a crucial opportunity to address deep-rooted challenges in eastern and northern India. Sarma said the historic win offered a rare moment for decisive action, particularly in the Northeast, but.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police on Tuesday arrested a robber on the charges of killing an elderly lady during a robbery bid in the Baranga area of Cuttack city on May 20. The accused was identified as Jamuna Rout of Jhinkria village under the Nandankanan police station area of Bhubaneswar. “From the preliminary investigation conducted so far,.
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he was “playing with fire” for stalling efforts to finalise a peace agreement with Ukraine. In a post shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me,.
Jammu: Over a hundred sheep and goats were killed on a Tuesday by lightning in J&K’s Rajouri district, belonging to the Bakarwal community in the upper reaches of Marg Top in Budhal sub-division of Rajouri district. The incident has caused immense grief and economic devastation to the affected families, who depend solely on livestock for.
