Kolkata: On Saturday, the West Bengal Police used lathi charges against protesters in central Kolkata as they tried to break through barricades during the ‘Nabanna Chalo Abhiyan’, a march aimed at the state secretariat to seek justice for the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at R G Kar Medical College Hospital on August...
On Saturday, at the HAL Management Academy Auditorium, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh disclosed that five Pakistani fighter jets and another large aircraft were shot down during Operation Sindoor. “We have confirmed the downing of at least five fighter jets and one large aircraft, which may be classified as either...
Bengaluru: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bengaluru to inaugurate the highly anticipated Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro, along with the Vande Bharat Express train service connecting Bengaluru and Belagavi. According to the itinerary released by the Chief Minister’s Office, Modi will engage in three events during his approximately four-hour...
Updated: Aug 9th, 2025 Representative image The municipal council of Jumilla, a town in Spain’s Murcia region, has voted to bar Muslim religious celebrations such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha from being held in public venues, including civic centres and sports facilities. The proposal, put forward by the conservative People’s Party (PP), passed with...
In Morbi, four individuals, including two children, lost their lives in a crash involving two heavy vehicles and a car on a highway in Gujarat’s Morbi district, according to police reports on Friday. The incident took place on a national highway close to Haripar village at approximately 11 pm on Thursday, as stated by an...
The Shastri Bridge, which links Narol Junction to Vishala Circle in Ahmedabad, will be closed for the next seven months. As per a report from the Highway Authority, the bearings and pedestal rods on one side of the bridge have suffered deterioration, necessitating immediate repairs. Traffic Police Commissioner G S Malik has issued a notification...
To prevent congestion and ensure a smooth ticket booking experience during the upcoming peak festive seasons, the Ministry of Railways announced on Saturday that it will introduce a ‘Round Trip Package’ featuring discounted fares and rebate benefits. This initiative aims to assist passengers and distribute peak traffic more evenly throughout the festive season, ensuring optimal...
New Delhi: A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Delhi’s Jaitpur area, where at least seven individuals – three men, two women, and two children – lost their lives due to a wall collapse amid heavy rainfall in the national capital. The victims have been identified as Shabibul (30), Rabibul (30), Ali (45), Rubina (25),...
A shooting on Emory University’s Atlanta campus in the US state of Georgia left the shooter dead and one officer injured, according to media reports. There was a single shooter who is now dead, with no further threat to the campus or surrounding area, said NBC News, quoting the Atlanta Police Department. A law enforcement...
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Delhi Police has apprehended Sheikh Salim, also known as ‘Salim Pistol’, who is recognized as India’s largest arms supplier, in Nepal, according to officials on Saturday. Salim was captured by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police during a coordinated operation with security agencies and local authorities after...