Added on August 22, 2025
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Srinagar: The CBI on Wednesday arrested eight police personnel, including at least two officers, in connection with the alleged custodial torture of a cop, following orders from the Supreme Court last month, officials said here on Wednesday. The arrested cops include a deputy superintendent of police, an inspector, and an assistant sub-inspector, officials said here. […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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Opposition members oppose bills New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced in Lok Sabha three Bills for the removal of prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges, drawing fierce protests from opposition MPs who tore up copies of the draft law and marched close […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to ban the operating, facilitating and advertising of online games played with money, with a view to checking rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud. Piloted by Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the financial inclusion schemes, social security coverage, district capex, and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) works, officials said. The chief minister also reviewed GST collection, including tax and non-tax revenue for the current financial year, an official spokesman said. Principal Secretary […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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Beijing: India and China have reached a new understanding on the management and control of the frontier during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Wang visited New Delhi on August 18 and 19 during which he held extensive talks with NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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Jammu: The railway board on Wednesday approved the Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo (JPP-RCS) train from Kashmir to Delhi to provide a dependable alternative to fruit and handicraft dealers to showcase their produce across the country. The train, having an SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) with eight parcel vans, will run daily from the Budgam Railway […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said Governor cannot send bills to President for consideration when presented to him for the second time after the state assembly has cleared it. The top court made the remark while questioning the Centre over the powers of Governor when it comes to granting assent to bills. Under […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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Jammu: The three-day annual Kailash yatra in Bhaderwah began on Wednesday with tight security arrangements, officials said. The pilgrimage, devoted to the local deity Vasuki Nag, involves a trek to Kailash Kund, a lake located at an altitude of 14,241 feet. The Charri Mubarak left the ancient Vasuki Nag Temple amid rituals, chants and religious […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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New Delhi: The government has approved the proposed procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter jets and six advanced airborne early-warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Indian Air Force at a cost around Rs 85,000 crore, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The two procurement projects were learnt to have been […]
Added on August 21, 2025
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New Delhi/Balasore: In a demonstration of its strategic military might, India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the ‘Agni 5’ intermediate range ballistic missile that has a range of up to 5,000 km. The defence ministry said the test-firing of the missile from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha’s Chandipur validated all operational and technical parameters. The […]
