India

OROP: SC Directs Centre To Disburse The Pensions

09 Jan 2023 14:15 PM IST

The Supreme Court is hearing a petition filed by an Indian ex-serviceman regarding the One Rank One Pension (OROP) policy. The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha on Monday asked the Central Government to comply with its earlier order to disburse the arrears to

NCB Busts International Drug Syndicate In Punjab

09 Jan 2023 14:01 PM IST

Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh Zonal Unit launched a special drive against an international drug syndicate with a hub in Punjab. Investigations have revealed that the network busted had common linkages to Shaheen Bagh & Muzaffarnagar cases booked by NCB in April 2022. It is recapitulated that on 15.11.2022, Narcotics

Consensual Sex Under False Marriage Is Not Rape: Orissa High Court

09 Jan 2023 13:44 PM IST

The Orissa high court stated that indulging in a sexual relationship with an adult female on the false promise of marriage is not rape. The court further said, if a woman has a sexual relationship on a consensual basis, the criminal law for rape can’t be used against the accused.

Covovax vaccine will get approval in next 10 to 15 days, says Adar Poonawalla

09 Jan 2023 13:12 PM IST

The Serum Institute of India vaccine Covovax will get approval as a booster dose against Covid-19 in the next 10 to 15 days Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla said. Meanwhile, the CEO of Serum Institute of India Poonawalla said against the Omicron variant of coronavirus

First Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion G20 summit to start in Kolkata

09 Jan 2023 12:47 PM IST

The first G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) meeting under G20 India Presidency is scheduled to be held from 9th January to 11th January 2023 in Kolkata. The city has been decked up for the event. Tight security has been ensured for the delegates. As per officials, principles of digital

PMO calls high-level meeting on Joshimath subsidance today

08 Jan 2023 12:52 PM IST

Amid the land subsidence continuing in the Joshimath area of the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, the Prime Minister’s office on Sunday said it would hold a high-level meeting this afternoon. “Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P K Mishra will hold a high-level review with the Cabinet Secretary and senior officials

Rahul Gandhi will be invited for a darshan (visit) once the temple is complete, says Devendra Fadnavis

07 Jan 2023 17:32 PM IST

Firing a fresh salvo on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said he should have raised 10 years ago. Addressing the media in Madhya Pradesh the Maharashtra deputy CM said, “It seems Rahul Gandhi is recalling old issues all of a sudden. He is

Air India Urination Incident: Shankar Mishra switched off his phone after incident

07 Jan 2023 17:11 PM IST

After urinating on a co-passenger on an onboard flight of Air India from New York to Delhi the accused Shankar Mishra switched off his mobile phone and went incommunicado. “After registering the FIR into the matter, we started tracking his location which was found in Bengaluru. However, his phone was

Air India Urination Case: Delhi Police records statements of 3 crew members

07 Jan 2023 16:56 PM IST

In connection with the alleged urination incident onboard an Air India flight between New York and Delhi the statement of three crew members has been recorded on Saturday by Delhi Police. A total of nine crew members of Air India have been summoned by a senior police officer who indulged

JD (U) MLA Gopal Mandal Justifies Lathi-Charge On Students; Defends Police

07 Jan 2023 15:05 PM IST

Janata Dal (U) MLA Gopal Mandal defended the police lathi charge on students’ protest saying the lathi charge on students is justified as this is a way of state machinery to curb the movement. This came after police lathi-charged the students over Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) question paper leak

Bihar: 1st Caste-Based Census Initiate Today

07 Jan 2023 13:30 PM IST

Caste-based census begins in Bihar on Saturday. Deputy Chief Minister Tejashvi Yadav said the enumeration exercise will enable the government to scientifically carry out the development work in the state to benefit poor people. The first phase will be covered until January 21 when the number of households in the

UPROAR AT AMRITSAR AIRPORT AFTER AMERICA-BOUND FLYERS STRANDED

07 Jan 2023 06:51 AM IST

Amritsar International Airport witnessed fierce commotion by passengers who has been stuck there for the last 24 hours. Passengers going to America are stuck at the airport for the last 24 hours. Passengers are alleging Airport administration for not being allowed to go out neither they are being given the