Invoking Article 311 (2) of the Indian constitution, the J&K government on Monday dismissed three officers/employees from service, including the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of University of Kashmir.
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ED raids nine places linked to TN Minister Ponmudi
Ponmudi and his wife P. Visalakshi were earlier acquitted by the Principal District Judge, Vellore in June 2023 in a case filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in 2011.
Minor fire in Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat Express train, no casualties
As per a report, the smoke was first noticed by people travelling in C-14 following which the train was stopped at Kurwai Kuthera railway station in Bina, around 158 km from Bhopal.
Infiltration bid foiled at LoC in J&K
An infiltration bid was foiled by the army and police in a joint operation at the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pooch sector, officials said.
23 parties to take part in opposition meet in B’luru; Gandhis, Mamata, Nitish, Stalin, Kejriwal to attend
As many as 23 political parties will attend the opposition parties' two-day conclave in Bengaluru starting on Monday as they seek to firm up a joint challenge to the BJP in next year's Lok Sabha polls.
Kejriwal announces Rs 10K each financial assistance to flood-hit families
"Several extremely poor families living on the banks of the Yamuna river have suffered significant losses. Some families have lost all their belongings. As a form of financial assistance, each affected family will be given Rs 10,000," he said.
'Brij Bhushan sought sexual favours for bearing medical expenses'
Startling revelations have emerged from a chargesheet filed against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP and the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
Facing worst calamity in 50 yrs, Himachal CM launches portal to help disaster-hit
Saying the state faced the worst calamity in 50 years, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday launched the Aapda Rahat Kosh -- 2023 website, a digital platform aimed at aiding the disaster-affected people of the state.
India, France to extend cooperation in Pacific region with inclusion of French Polynesia, New Caledonia
As long-standing strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific, both India and France have decided to give the utmost attention and extend their cooperation to the Pacific, with the close involvement of the French territories of New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
Rebel NCP team's surprise call on Sharad Pawar to seek his 'blessings'
In a move that jolted political circles in Maharashtra, the entire breakaway faction of the Nationalist Congress Party made a surprise visit to NCP founder-President Sharad Pawar here on Sunday afternoon.
Now, central forces playing key role to help farmers in Manipur
In the midst of heightened controversy on the deployment of central forces and especially Assam Rifles in violence-hit Manipur, the security personnel and officers are plunging into the aid of local farmers.
Mamata govt will topple within five to six months: Two Bengal BJP MPs
Two top BJP leaders from West Bengal on Sunday predicted that the current Trinamool Congress-ruled state government led by Mamata Banerjee may topple within the next five to six months.
Raj Bhavan- state secretariat tussle: Bengal Guv removes press Secy
The tussle between Raj Bhavan and the state secretariat in West Bengal is heading for yet another turn, as the Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose removed his press secretary Shekhar Banerjee with immediate effect.
Jaishankar meets Myanmar counterpart, raises issues of human and drug trafficking, stability in border areas
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday raised the issue of human and drug trafficking with his Myanmar counterpart U Than Swe, and also expressed New Delhi's concern about the humanitarian situation prevailing there.
Water level in Yamuna drops to 205.91m, surrounding areas still waterlogged
The water level in the Yamuna River decreased further on Sunday afternoon and reached 205.91 metres. However, the nearby areas, i.e., Yamuna Bazar, Red Fort, Rajghat, ITO and ring road continue to be waterlogged.
Ayodhya to have 25 Ram Stambhs on 17 km road to Ram temple
The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) will set up 25 Ram Stambh (pillars) across 17-km long arterial road between Sahadatganj and Lata Mangeshkar Chowk at Nayaghat, ahead of the completion of Ram temple next year.
K’taka ex-CM Bommai hints at BJP-JD(S) alliance, confirms talks
Bommai said, "People know that the country's security, economic progress, education and social development is only possible under PM Modi's leadership. There might be many meetings such as this, but there won't be any gain for the opposition.
Released during pandemic, 43 prisoners from Lucknow jail go missing
The jail authorities have, again, started the exercise to arrest the missing prisoners and letters have been sent to the concerned police officials to search for the missing prisoners.
3 women fish vendors crushed to death in Puducherry
Three women fish vendors lost their lives when a speeding car mowed them down in Kilputhupattu near Kottakapuram in Puducherry in the wee hours on Sunday.
Tomatoes to be sold at Rs 80 per kg from today across country, says govt
As tomatoes are still sold at a premium rate of Rs 160 per kg in many parts of the country, the government on Sunday said that it has decided to sell the vegetable at Rs 80 per kg from Sunday (July 16) onwards.
College student kidnapped, set on fire in B’luru
According to police, Shashank was in love with a girl, a distant relative from Mysuru. The parents from both sides were opposed to this. The victim had taken her to his home on July 3, when she had come to Bengaluru.
Buzz in Rajasthan: Where will Pilot land, Delhi or Jaipur?
Where shall our Pilot land? This question seems to be doing the rounds in the party ever since a report of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot joining the team of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has come in.
Raj Cong leader held for taking bribe promising job; Shekhawat releases pic with Rahul
The ACB, investigating the matter, revealed that a bribe was demanded for the recruitment of 'Executive Officer' in RPSC. A total of Rs 40 lakh was demanded. Later, the 'deal' was finalised for Rs 25 lakh.
Diya Kumari demands resignation of CM Gehlot on moral grounds
Rajsamand MP and BJP General Secretary Diya Kumari on Saturday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on moral grounds in wake of alleged rise in harassment cases, murder, rape, and Dalit oppression in the state.
Fire breaks out at DCM building in Delhi
A fire broke out on the ninth floor of the DCM building on Delhi’s Barakhamba Road on Saturday, a Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said.