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Have cut ties with wrestling, says Brij Bhushan
BJP MP and former wrestling federation chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Monday, said he has severed all ties with the sport and his upcoming meeting with Union Home Minister Amit will have nothing to do with it.
IRAN DENIES US CLAIM IT TARGETED TANKER NEAR INDIA
Tehran rejected “worthless” Washington’s claims that a drone attack targeting a tanker off the coast of India was “fired from Iran”.
WOMAN TECHIE BURNT ALIVE BY CLASSMATE WHO UNDERWENT SEX CHANGE TO MARRY HER
On the eve of her birthday, a 24-year-old software engineer in Tamil Nadu was chained, slashed with a blade and burnt alive by her former classmate who had undergone a sex change operation to marry her, police said on Monday.
Army chief reviews security in Poonch
Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Monday visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector to review the security situation in the area even as a Brigadier has been attached for a Staff Court of Inquiry.
INDIA REPORTS 656 FRESH COVID-19 CASES, ONE DEATH IN 24 HRS
A total of 656 cases of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 and one death have been reported in the country for the past 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
TWENTY EIGHT MINISTERS TAKE OATH IN MP
Six leaders inducted as Minister of State (Independent Charge) are Krishna Gaur, Dharmendra Lodhi, Dilip Jaiswal, Gautam Tetwal, Lekhan Patel and Narayan Pawar.
'IT'S A REWARD FOR ALL HARD WORK WE HAVE DONE': HARMANPREET KAUR
Following India Women’s eight-wicket win over Australia at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that everyone from her team contributed to the victory.
Ukraine detains defence official over alleged $40 million artillery fraud
A high-ranking official within the Ukrainian Defence Ministry has been apprehended on charges of embezzling USD 40 million (1.5 billion Ukrainian hryvnia) related to a contract for artillery shells, the news channel reported the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU).
TENSIONS MOUNT AS PALESTINIAN LABOURERS PREPARE TO RETURN TO JUDEA AND SAMARIA
The Berkleys live on a quiet street in Karnei Shomron, Samaria where almost every second house is undergoing necessary renovations. The homes, built in the 1980s when the town was first established, need weatherproofing, plumbing and basic upgrading.
UAE HOLDS FINAL FORUM ON ECONOMIC POLICY ALIGNMENT PROJECT
The Ministry of Economy, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), organised the final forum on the UAE’s Economic Policy Alignment Project, which was launched in February 2023.
ISRAEL DISCOVERS HAMAS BOMB BELTS ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
The Israeli military struck 200 terror infrastructure targets in Gaza over the past 24 hours and seized weapons belonging to Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday.
EXPLOSION AT CHINESE-OWNED NICKEL SMELTING PLANT LEAVES 13 DEAD
According to Central Sulawesi police chief Agus Nugroho, the incident resulted in the tragic loss of at least five Chinese and eight Indonesian workers. A devastating explosion occurred at a Chinese-owned nickel smelting plant on Sulawesi island, Indonesia, leading to the deaths of 13 workers and leaving numerous others injured. The explosion took place during repairs on the smelting furnace on Sunday.
DELHI HIGH COURT DIRECTED DETAILED INVESTIGATION INTO RE-PACKAGING SALE OF EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS, INCLUDING COUNTERFEIT HERSHEY CHOCOLATES
The Delhi High Court in the case The Hershey Company v. Atul Jain Trading as Akshat Online Traders observed while taking strict view of the food safety and public health concerns wherein the court directed investigation into the re-packaging and sale of expired food products in Delhi, including counterfeit chocolates of leading brand Hershey’s.
DELHI HIGH COURT DENIED INTERIM RELIEF TO FREEBIT'S 'IMPROVED EARPIECE', IMPOSED COST OF RS 5 LAKHS FOR SUPPRESSING MATERIAL FACTS
The Delhi High Court in the case Freebit AS v. Exotic Mile Private Limited observed and has dismissed an application filed for interim injunction by leading supplier of in-ear products ‘Freebit AS’
DELHI HIGH COURT: CONVICT HAS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO PARENTHOOD AND PROSECUTION, INCARCERATION DOES NOT MAKE HIM LESSER CITIZEN
The Delhi High Court in the case Kundan Singh v. The State Of Govt. Of NCT of Delhi observed and has ruled that the convict has the right to parenthood and procreation and such an individual does not become a lesser citizen only due to the incarceration.
THE DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT OF INDIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM
“Our questfor technology should not be oblivious tothe country’s real problem, social exclusionimpoverishment and marginalisation. Dignity and rights cannot be based onalgorithms or probabilities” Justice Chandrachud
Parliament Attack: Not in Bhagat Singh's name, please!
The legend, who fought for the honour of the country, is being compared with those who discredited the entire democratic process of the country.
CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to nursing officers
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented appointment letters to the nursing officers during the ‘Appointment Letter Distribution Ceremony’ under the Uttarakhand Medical Health Empowerment Campaign held at the Chief Minister’s residence in Dehradun on Sunday.
8671 TB PATIENTS NOTIFIED IN UP'S PRIVATE HOSPITALS DURING YOGI GOVT'S SPECIAL WEEK-LONG DRIVE
In a special campaign conducted in Uttar Pradesh from December 7 to 14 to ensure notification of patients undergoing treatment for tuberculosis (TB) in private hospitals, the state government has notified 8,671 TB patients. Notably, the state government had set a target of notifying 2,24,300 patients in private hospitals this year, and by December 6, notifications of 1,95,050 TB patients had already been done. Through the campaign, this number has increased to 2,03,721.
'A NEW ERA IS BEGINNING IN BENGAL': BJP LEADER SUKANTA MAJUMDAR
While speaking on the ‘Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path’ programme organised at Parade Ground in Kolkata, West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar said on Sunday that the event was the beginning of a new era in Bengal.
INDIAN ORGANISATIONS FACE RISING CYBER RISKS AND LOSSES, URGENT CYBERSECURITY MEASURES NEEDED
A recent study unveiled significant financial losses for Indian organizations, as 83% reported enduring million-dollar setbacks due to cybersecurity incidents in the past year. The study, conducted by IT and cybersecurity firm Cloudflare and titled “Securing the Future: Asia Pacific Cybersecurity Readiness Survey,” revealed that among the 83% of companies affected, 48% faced 10 or more cyberattacks.
Assam CM launches Rs. 114.17 crore projects
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited Jagiroad in Morigaon district during which he inaugurated five projects worth an aggregate of Rs. 114.17 crore.
HARYANA ACTS QUICKLY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 ARRIVAL
Haryana is now grappling with the entry of COVID-19, as reports confirm infections in six individuals, among them a 42-year-old woman from Gurugram. The state’s health department has swiftly activated response measures following this development.
Telangana CM Reddy announces Rs 5 lakh insurance for gig workers
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday promised to introduce a Rs 5 lakh accidental policy for gig workers such as those involved in food delivery, driving cabs and auto rickshaws, and medical care up to Rs 10 lakh under the Rajiv Arogyasri scheme.
PMO REVIEWS POST-FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS IN TAMIL NADU
The Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday held a high-level meeting to take stock of the post-flood situation in Tamil Nadu and deliberated on various measures to support the state.
Festive fervour hits Delhi as markets deck up for Christmas
Khan Market in Delhi is bustling with stalls offering a variety of Christmas decorations, including Santa caps, trees, reindeer, wreaths, and candles.
NCW DEMANDS ACTION ON ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT AT DELHI HOSPITAL
New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed the concerned police officer to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged sexual harassment at Burari Hospital in Delhi. The Commission has demanded the immediate arrest of the accused individuals and has also requested a detailed report, along with a copy of the First Information Report (F.I.R.), within the next two days to review the progress of the investigation.
ICGS Vikram escorts attacked merchant ship to Indian shores from drone
The India-bound merchant vessel, ‘which came under attack by a drone’, is being escorted back to native shores by Coast Guard ship Vikram in the Arabian Sea, officials said on Sunday.
AYODHYA TRUST SHARES LATEST PICTURES OF RAM JANMABHOOMI TEMPLE CONSTRUCTION
Preparations for the PranPratishtha ceremony of infant Lord Ram, Ram Lala, in Ayodhya, are in full swing, scheduled to commence Vedic rituals on January 16, leading up to the main ceremony on January 22, 2024.
WRESTLING FEDERATION DISSOLVED BY SPORTS MINISTRY, ATHLETES SEEK JUSTICE
The Union Sports Ministry dissolved the new executive of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Just a few days ago, Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij bhushan, had become its head. Sudesh Malik, mother of Sakshi Malik, who left wrestling in protest against the elections, welcomed it and said that now people with character should be brought into the federation and not characterless. He also said that Sakshi may now reconsider her decision to quit wrestling.