Encroachment Case: CBK files chargesheet against 6 persons for forging documents
Srinagar, Dec 15: Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday said that its Economic Offence Wing filed chargehseet against 6 persons in connection with producing fake revenue Documents. The CBK said that its Economic Offence Wing Produced a Charge-Sheet in Case FIR No. 04/2015 U/S 420, 467, 468, 120-B, 447-A RPC r/w 5(2) PC Act of P/S […]
Public servants can be convicted in corruption case based on circumstantial evidence: SC
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday said a public servant can be convicted for illegal gratification in a corruption case on the basis of circumstantial evidence when there is no direct oral or documentary evidence against them. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer said complainants as well […]
China reels under massive coronavirus wave; Official blames anti-zero-Covid protests on ‘foreign forces’
Beijing, Dec 15 (PTI) Nearly a fortnight after China lifted the much-despised ‘zero-Covid’ restrictions following a spate of protests, the country is reeling under a massive coronavirus wave, with a Chinese diplomat blaming “foreign forces” for the anti-government demonstrations. Videos circulating in China’s social media showed clinics in Beijing and some other cities flooded with […]
Over 3.7 lakh central govt pensioners submitted life certificate using face authentication technology: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Over 3.7 lakh central government pensioners submitted life certificates using face authentication technology till December 8, 2022, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The government has launched face authentication technology in November 2021 for the submission of life certificates by central government pensioners. All central government […]
Dropout rate of girls has declined since 2014: Mandaviya
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The dropout rate of girls from schools saw a decline since 2014 while PG seats have almost doubled, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. The minister credited the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for this surge in the education sector. Interacting with the reporters outside Parliament, Mandaviya said […]
SC grants bail to convict in Godhra train coach burning case
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to a convict serving life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train coach burning case, noting that he has been in jail for the last 17 years. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha took note of the […]
Cold wave condition continues unabated in Kashmir, Pahalgam coldest at minus 5.6°C
Srinagar, Dec 15: Sub-zero temperatures continued in Kashmir Valley with famous tourist resort of Pahalgam recording a low of minus 5.6°C on Thursday. There is no respite in sight also as Chillai-e-Kalan— the 40-day long chilliest part of the winter season—is all set to start from December 21 amid forecast for dry weather. It is […]
Elon Musk sells USD 3.58B worth of Tesla stock, purpose unknown
Detroit, Dec 15 (AP) Elon Musk sold another USD 3.58 billion worth of Tesla stock this week, but it wasn’t clear where the proceeds were being spent. The Tesla CEO, and new owner of Twitter, sold the shares from Monday through Wednesday, according to a filing posted Wednesday night by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Sardar Patel on death anniversary
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary and recalled his everlasting contribution to India. “I pay homage to Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi and recall his everlasting contribution to India, especially in uniting our nation and giving impetus to all-round […]
200 fresh COVID cases in country in last 24 hours: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) India saw a single day rise of 200 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,767, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases in the country stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,75,447). The overall death toll has risen to 5,30,663 with […]