New Delhi [India], November 11: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in a brief ceremony on Monday. Khanna has been part of benches in the Supreme Court that heard important judgments including upholding the abrogation of Article 370. CJI Khanna… Continue reading Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn-in as 51st CJI
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J-K: Exchange of fire between terrorists, security forces in forest area of Srinagar
Srinagar [Jammu and Kashmir], November 10: An exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces was reported in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district, police said on Sunday. According to Kashmir police, a joint operation was launched by the police and security forces in the Zabarwan forest area of Srinagar on Sunday morning. “A joint Police… Continue reading J-K: Exchange of fire between terrorists, security forces in forest area of Srinagar
Drone seizures at Punjab border double to ‘unprecedented’ 200: BSF
NEW DELHI: Drone seizures along the International Border in Punjab have doubled to 200 as Pakistani syndicates continue to push narcotics and weapons to “destabilise” India by inducing drug addiction in the youth and “disintegrating” social harmony, the BSF said. With the recovery of four more drones in the last 24 hours, over 200 Pakistan-based… Continue reading Drone seizures at Punjab border double to ‘unprecedented’ 200: BSF
UP: Woman, newborn die during C-section; family accuses doc of negligence
SULTANPUR (UP): A woman and her newborn died on Saturday after doctors at a private hospital here performed a cesarean surgery allegedly without her husband’s consent, following which the family members of the deceased created a ruckus at the facility, police said. According to the police, Yashoda (35), the wife of Santram Pasi, was taken… Continue reading UP: Woman, newborn die during C-section; family accuses doc of negligence
5-day Chilika Shelduck International Folk Festival begins in Odisha’s Khordha
Khordha (Odisha) [India], November 10: The five-day Chilika Shelduck International Folk Festival 2024 commenced in Odisha’s Khordha district on Saturday. The festival which celebrates the traditions and cultural heritage of Odisha is held at the Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum in Khordha. The five-day event will conclude on November 13. Speaking to ANI about… Continue reading 5-day Chilika Shelduck International Folk Festival begins in Odisha’s Khordha
24% deaths recorded in Delhi occurred due to infectious, parasitic diseases: Report
NEW DELHI: A Delhi government report has attributed nearly 24 percent of the total about 89,000 deaths registered in the national capital in 2023 to infectious and parasitic diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, tuberculosis and hepatitis B, among others. The Medical Certification of Cause of Deaths (MCCD) Report 2023, issued by the Directorate of Economics and… Continue reading 24% deaths recorded in Delhi occurred due to infectious, parasitic diseases: Report
India’s coal import rises 8% to 140.60 MT in Apr-Sept
NEW DELHI: India’s coal import rose by 7.8 per cent to 140.60 million tonne (MT) in the April-September period of the ongoing financial year. The country’s coal import was 130.34 MT in the year-ago period, according to data compiled by B2B e-commerce company mjunction services ltd. Overall, coal import demand is likely to remain modest… Continue reading India’s coal import rises 8% to 140.60 MT in Apr-Sept
Assam: Tribal Affairs Ministry organises exhibition for artisans, entrepreneurs from Adivasi communities
Guwahati (Assam), November 10: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, along with the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) organised an eight-day long “Purvottar Aadi Mahotsav” – a National Tribal Festival to celebrate and promote the craft, cuisine and culture of the Adivasi community. Organised at the Veterinary College Playground, Khanapara in Guwahati, the Mahotsav… Continue reading Assam: Tribal Affairs Ministry organises exhibition for artisans, entrepreneurs from Adivasi communities
FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in last 5 trading sessions
NEW DELHI: The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with FPIs pulling out nearly Rs 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions on higher valuations of domestic stocks and shifting their allocation to China. As a result, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in the equity market, with… Continue reading FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in last 5 trading sessions
WB: Kolkata STF detains man in possession of firearms
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 10: One person was detained by the Special Task Force (STF) team of Kolkata Police in connection with alleged possession of firearms, the police said. The arrest was made by the police on Saturday night at Baithak Khana Road in Kolkata. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Israil Khan… Continue reading WB: Kolkata STF detains man in possession of firearms