Body found in bag at Dadar station; two arrested: Mumbai

August 6, 2024

Two individuals have been arrested after a dead body was discovered in a bag at Dadar railway station in Mumbai. The suspects, Jai Praveen Chavda and Shivjeet Surendra Singh, were apprehended by Mumbai Police after carrying the body in a suitcase on a train following the murder. The incident came...

ED attaches Fashion Gold group’s assets under PMLA: Kerala

August 6, 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets valued at Rs. 19.60 crore belonging to the Fashion Gold Group Company in Kozhikode, Kerala, as part of a money laundering case. The announcement was made by the ED on X, stating, "ED, Kozhikode has provisionally attached assets valued at Rs. 19.60...

India introduces visa-on-arrival for Nationals of Japan, South Korea, and UAE

August 5, 2024

Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced the availability of the Visa-on-Arrival facility for nationals of Japan, South Korea, and the UAE in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday. This facility caters to tourism, business, conference, and medical purposes, allowing a stay of up...

MP: 1500 damru players set world record in Ujjain on third savan somvar

August 5, 2024

On the third Monday of the holy Savan month, Ujjain, known as Mahakal ki Nagri, achieved a new milestone. A total of 1,500 Damru players set a world record with a captivating rhythmic performance at Shaktipath, located on the premises of Mahakaleshwar Temple, Mahalok Lok. This event was officially recognized,...

World Endodontic Day highlights importance of saving natural teeth

August 5, 2024

For the first time, October 16 will be celebrated as World Endodontic Day by dentists to raise awareness about the importance of preserving natural teeth from root canal infections and extractions. This campaign also aims to highlight the need for government and healthcare planners to prioritize oral health as an...

Israel confirms killing Hamas Minister in Gaza airstrike

August 5, 2024

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that it killed Hamas minister Abed Al-Zeriei in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Al-Zeriei, a key figure in Hamas' Military Wing's manufacturing department and the economy minister in Gaza, played a significant role in directing Hamas' efforts to control humanitarian aid...

Devotees flock Pashupatinath temple as Shrawan nears end

August 5, 2024

Thousands of devotees thronged the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, marking the third Monday of the holy month of Shrawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Monday, known as Sombaar in Devanagiri, is derived from the Sanskrit word "Soma" meaning Lord Shiva, and "baar" meaning day. The month of Shrawan, the fourth month...

India to host inaugural BIMSTEC business summit in New Delhi, August 6-8

August 5, 2024

India will host the inaugural BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8. Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the three-day event will be inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush...

French Air Force joins Tarang Shakti exercise in Tamil Nadu

August 5, 2024

A French Air and Space Force contingent is set to participate in India's inaugural multilateral air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, which will commence at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu on August 6. This marks a significant event in the realm of international military cooperation. The French delegation will include...

Over 3 lakh candidates compete for 71,000 DU UG seats

August 5, 2024

Delhi University (DU) has registered a total of 300,090 candidates for the 71,000 available undergraduate seats for the 2024-25 academic session, according to a senior university official. The registration period remains open until August 7, and numbers are expected to increase as more candidates complete their applications. Out of the...