Police and a SWAT team busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district on Friday and arrested two persons during the operation. The raid was carried out at a closed sawmill near Balram Farm House in Phalawda town under the Phalawda police station limits, officials said. According to Superintendent of Police (Rural) Read More…
Following the Trinamool Congress’ major setback in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections, party chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday called on party candidates and workers to rebuild the organisation and remain united. Addressing a meeting of TMC candidates at her Kalighat residence, attended by the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata said the party Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rejected reports claiming that the Centre was considering imposing a tax, cess or surcharge on foreign travel. Responding to media reports suggesting that such a proposal was under discussion at the highest levels of government, Modi termed the claims “totally false” and said there was “not an iota of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and praised UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his leadership during the crisis. During a meeting in Abu Dhabi, Modi said attacks targeting the UAE were unacceptable and commended the restraint, courage and wisdom shown by the Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala registered a sharp decline on Friday, bringing relief to jewellery buyers across the state. According to the latest rates, the price of 22-carat gold dropped by ₹205 per gram compared to the previous day. With the latest revision, one gram of 22-carat gold (916 hallmark) is now priced at ₹14,675, while Read More…
Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on Friday expressed confidence that Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan would emerge as a strong and effective leader for Kerala. Speaking to reporters, Radhakrishnan said Satheesan possesses the vision, competence and leadership qualities needed to serve as chief minister. He also stressed the importance of forming a capable team to Read More…
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction following the party’s decision on the Kerala chief ministership and is considering resigning as an MLA. According to party sources, Chennithala conveyed his decision to resign during a phone conversation with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who had contacted him to inform him about Read More…
Twenty-eight people belonging to the Naga and Kuki communities, who were taken hostage by armed groups in Manipur’s Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, have been released, police said on Friday. A total of 38 people were reportedly abducted and taken to unknown locations following a series of violent incidents in the state. The abductions came after Read More…
Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre on Friday, marking the first fuel price hike in more than four years amid rising global crude oil prices. Following the revision, petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 97.77 per litre, up from Rs 94.77, while diesel prices increased from Rs 87.67 to Rs Read More…
The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal has directed all schools in the state to sing “Vande Mataram” during morning assemblies. The state Education Department issued instructions to all government and aided schools to begin classes with the rendition of Vande Mataram during the daily assembly. School authorities have also been asked Read More…