Ahmedabad: On Tuesday, the Ahmedabad airport received a bomb threat, prompting security agencies to conduct a comprehensive sweep of the area, during which no suspicious items were discovered, according to officials. The threat was communicated via email by an unidentified individual to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Upon receiving the email, local police quickly...
A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position as Vice President of India, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 22. Jagdeep Dhankhar also serves as the ex-officio chairperson of Rajya Sabha. “Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, visited...
A senior official from the Sports Ministry confirmed to India Today on Tuesday, July 22, that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will fall under the scope of the National Sports Bill. Although the BCCI does not depend on government funding, its inclusion was largely expected, particularly with Indian cricket teams preparing...
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the surprising resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, offering his best wishes and recognizing Dhankhar’s extensive service to the country. “Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has had numerous opportunities to serve our nation in different roles, including as the Vice President of India. I wish him good health,”...
Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who also serves as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu, effective immediately. In his resignation letter, Dhankhar invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution and stated: “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of...
Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated on Monday that the government will evaluate the implications of the Bombay High Court ruling that acquitted all 12 defendants in the 7/11 Mumbai train bombings before making a decision on whether to appeal to the Supreme Court. On July 11, 2006, seven explosions occurred across various locations on the...
Bangladesh Plane Crash: On Monday, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the tragic plane crash in Bangladesh. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister affirmed India’s solidarity with Bangladesh and its readiness to provide any necessary support and assistance. “I am deeply shocked and saddened by...
A training jet from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school building in Dhaka on Monday, resulting in at least one fatality, as reported by military officials and a fire department representative. Following the crash, the aircraft ignited, and smoke was visible from a considerable distance. At least eight fire service units were dispatched...
Katra (J&K): Intense rainfall in various regions of Jammu and Kashmir led to a landslide on the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra route in Katra early on Monday morning. The landslide took place around 8 am near the Banganga area, which serves as the starting point for the yatra, where numerous pony riders congregate along the...
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court is scheduled to announce its ruling today at 9:30 AM regarding the prominent 7/11 Mumbai train blast case. This decision pertains to five defendants who received death sentences from a lower court in relation to the 2006 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. These defendants have appealed their sentences in the High...