Activist Jarange Expresses Disappointment Over PM Modi’s Silence on Maratha Quota; Criticizes CM Shinde and Fadnavis
Activist Manoj Jarange on Friday expressed disappointment at Prime Minister Narendra Modi not mentioning about the Maratha quota struggle during his visit to Maharashtra a day earlier. PM Modi was in Shirdi in Ahmednagar district on Thursday, during which he inaugurated...
Now, Nagpur Railway Station hosts lavish Upper Class Waiting Hall
Nagpur: In a momentous occasion that redefines passenger experience, the Central Railway has introduced a luxurious Upper Class Waiting Hall at Nagpur Railway Station. What sets this inauguration apart is that passengers themselves had the privilege of inaugurating this opulent...
Five killed, 22 injured as bus overturns in Beed
Five people were killed and 22 others injured when a speeding private bus overturned in Maharashtra's Beed district on Thursday morning, police said. The accident took place at Aashta Fata between 5.45 am and 6 am when the bus was on...
Good sign: Canada on India’s visa renewals
Canada has welcomed India's decision to resume some visa services in the country from Thursday, saying the move was a "good sign" after "an anxious time" for many Canadians, amid a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist. ...
10 Key Takeaways from Rahul Gandhi’s Conversation with Satya Pal Malik: How Manipur Took Center Stage
Congress MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi took an interview of the 10th and last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik. The former governor of Jammu and Kashmir had been in charge when the Pulwama...
Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil begins another hunger strike as ultimatum ends
Mumbai: Jalna-based activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Wednesday morning started another hunger strike at the Antarwali Sarathi village demanding Maratha quota. Jarange-Patil had given a 40-day deadline to the Maharashtra Government to come up with a quota for Maratha people in...
Manipur CM instigated ethnic strife: Tribal body
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), an organisation of the Kuki-Zo community, on Tuesday alleged that Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has "instigated" the ethnic strife in the northeastern state which began in early May. Commenting on RSS chief Mohan...
Bishan Singh Bedi, legendary India spinner, dies at 77
New Delhi: Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi, a legendary spinner, died at the age of 77 years on Monday. Between 1967 and 1979, the legendary spinner played 67 Tests for India, taking 266 wickets. In addition, he took seven...
Agniveer from Maha dies in line of duty in Siachen; Army condoles demise
An Agniveer died in the line of duty in Siachen, the Army's Leh-headquartered Fire and Fury Corps said on Sunday. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force condoled the death of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman who hailed...
Will launch fast unto death if Maratha quota not granted by Tuesday: Jarange
Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday said he would launch fast unto death protest from October 25 if the Maharashtra government fails to grant quota to the Maratha community by Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district,...
Maharashtra: Drugs worth Rs 250 crores seized by DRI in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, two arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a factory allegedly involved in production of narcotics at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad). Two persons have been arrested and contraband worth Rs 250 crore has been seized, the agency officials said on...
Court rejects Senthil Balaji’s bail plea
The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed the bail petition of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case. Justice G Jayachandran dismissed the bail petition of Senthil...
Festive bonus: 4% DA hike for Central Govt employees, pensioners
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing festive season, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 4 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for Central Government employees and pensioners. With this decision, the DA for Central Government employees will increase to 46 percent from...
PIL filed against crowd ‘causing inconvenience’ to locals on Dhammachakra Pravartan Din
Nagpur: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL), numbered 57 of 2023, titled 'Avinash Vishnupant Kale Vs. Union of India and Others', has been filed to address the concern of inconvenience faced by the petitioner and his fellow passengers. This inconvenience arises...
Money matter: ICICI Bank hikes FD rates for general public, senior citizens
New Delhi: Private sector lender ICICI Bank has revised the Fixed Deposit (FD) rates under Rs 2 crore, offering up to 7.10 percent interest rate for general public and 7.65 percent for senior citizens, The new FD rates are applicable...
Biden leaves for Israel, scraps Jordan visit
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday left the White House for a quick trip to Israel to show solidarity with the people of the country in the aftermath of the terrorist attack by Hamas. However, Biden had to abruptly scrap...
Sikkim flash flood toll rises to 40
The toll in the flash flood in Sikkim mounted to 40 with the recovery of two more bodies, while 76 people are still missing about two weeks after the disaster, officials said. The flash flood in the Teesta river, triggered...
RSS welcomes SC verdict on same-sex marriages
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage, saying Parliament can hold a discussion on its various aspects and take "appropriate" decisions. A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court refused to...
Incorrect to state that marriage is…: SC on same-sex marriage
It is for Parliament to change the Special Marriage Act and the court can't make law but only interpret it, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday while pronouncing verdict on 21 pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage. “There...
Why is Mumbai airport shut for 6 hours today? Find reasons and more details here
Mumbai: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, one of India's busiest airports, has announced a scheduled closure for six hours today, October 17, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm. The closure is attributed to essential maintenance...
SpiceJet plane faces glitch in Tel Aviv
New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): SpiceXpress, the air cargo arm of SpiceJet, airlifted 800 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong to Delhi for emergency use and distribution across the country. (ANI Photo) A SpiceJet aircraft that operated a flight from the...
