Patna: The Patna high court, in a key verdict, upheld the punishment of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for life awarded to seven convicts in the 45-year-old Biharsharif communal riots case.On July 21, 2018, the fast track court (FTC)-1 of Nalanda at Biharsharif had held Ishwar Singh and six others guilty of committing arson, assault as well…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation, hailing India’s civil nuclear programmeIn the 133rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said that this programme is making a significant contribution to nation-building.Here are the top quotes from his address Amid the hustle and bustle of the…
KOLKATA: ED on Sunday carried out searches at several locations in Kolkata as part of an investigation into alleged land grabbing and financial fraud cases connected to fugitive criminal ‘Sona Pappu’, a senior official said.The raids were conducted at the residences of two businessmen in Anandapur and Alipore.“The searches are part of an ongoing investigation…
MUMBAI: Central Railway’s Mumbai Division will operate a megablock on its Harbour Line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Chunabhatti/Bandra sections to carry out various engineering and maintenance works today. There will be no megablock on the Main Line between CSMT and Karjat/Kasara, which will be a relief for several commuters travelling by local…
NEW DELHI: A close associate of the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang was apprehended by Delhi Police on Sunday during a specialised operation in Dwarka, with multiple illegal firearms and ammunition recovered. The Delhi Police said that the accused is linked to an extortion racket. According to the information from Delhi Police, an arms supplier…
Patna: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Bihar Police on Saturday conducted a high-intensity mock drill inside the Patna high court premises, turning the otherwise calm judicial complex into a scene of simulated crisis to test its preparedness in handling critical security threats.The centrepiece of the drill was a gripping live simulation of a terror situation….
Sanjay Singh held a press conference NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party has petitioned Rajya Sabha chairman, vice president CP Radhakrishnan to terminate all 7 member of Parliament who quit the part and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, said leader Sanjay Singh on Sunday.He said AAP had consulted constitutional experts, including senior advocate Kapil Sibal…
KOLKATA: A clash broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in West Bengal’s Howrah on Sunday, prompting police to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.The incident came a day after heightened political tension was reported in the Bhabanipur constituency on Saturday.Earlier on Saturday, the high-stakes political contest…
MUMBAI: If you have been waiting months for a building approval, facing irregular water supply, or dealing with delays in a housing project despite paying EMIs, relief may come through a new push for urban governance reforms. NITI Aayog on Saturday released a roadmap aimed at addressing everyday issues faced by urban residents and homebuyers…
NEW DELHI: Four days after a 38-year-old woman was critically injured in an alleged stabbing by her husband in northeast Delhi’s Sonia Vihar, police on Sunday have arrested the accused.The accused, identified as 35-year-old Manoj Kumar, a resident of 1st Pushta in Sonia Vihar, was traced and arrested after a brief manhunt, police said on…
