Surat: A 47-year-old woman with around one million followers on Instagram was arrested by the Surat Cyber Crime Branch for allegedly posting an objectionable reel involving Mahatma Gandhi’s image on a Rs 500 currency note, police said on Monday. The accused, identified as Simran Patel, a homemaker from Adajan, was arrested under Section 67 of Read More…
Mumbai: Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had violated a parliamentary law governing the powers of election commissioners and demanded his removal from the post. Chavan said serious questions were being raised over Kumar’s functioning and alleged that his policies were biased and were helping someone win Read More…
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive in Delhi on October 3 to assess road dust and the effectiveness of road-cleaning and sweeping measures along the Ring Road. Four flying squad teams were deployed to inspect roads under the jurisdiction of the Delhi Public Works Department (PWD). The Read More…
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on October 2 concluded its 16-day Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026, organised by the Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga. The campaign focused on cleanliness, waste management, environmental awareness and community participation. A campus-wide cleanliness drive and Swachhata pledge were held on the concluding day, while Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday criticised the CPI(M) over alleged communal remarks made recently by one of its leaders against Malappuram. Satheesan alleged that the remarks were a continuation of what he described as former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s “anti-Malappuram” statements during his tenure as chief minister. He demanded that Vijayan Read More…
New Delhi: The Press Club of India on Sunday condemned the alleged treatment of journalists by Delhi Police while they were covering protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar and sought immediate action on complaints of sexual harassment against police personnel. The statement came a day after three women journalists alleged that Read More…
New Delhi: Several leaders and workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were detained by police on Sunday while protesting at India Gate, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The BJP accused the AAP of attempting to “vitiate Delhi’s political atmosphere” and disrupt law and order. According to the AAP, Delhi unit Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated wrestler Antim Panghal on winning the silver medal in the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2026 Asian Games. Modi described her performance as exemplary and congratulated her on her strong showing. He wished Panghal continued success and expressed hope that she would win more laurels for Read More…
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday urged the state government to prepare a contingency plan to address the drought-like situation prevailing in parts of the state. Gehlot warned that drinking water, fodder and employment could become major concerns in the coming months and urged the government to take immediate steps. Speaking to Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 24.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.8 degrees above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has forecast clear skies in the national capital, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 36 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity was recorded at 59 per Read More…