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5 Detained In Massive Raids Across 4 States In ISIS Terror Network Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's prestigious anti-terror body, raided up to 19 locations in four states on Monday in connection with the ISIS* network case, according to media reports. A week ago, the central agency raided over 40 locations in Maharashtra and arrested 15 peopl
Muslims out of power: No Muslim ministers in 15 states
Aside from the catchphrase Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, it is unexpected to see Muslims in positions of authority. For the first time, the governments of 15 states, including the Center, will not have a single Muslim minister. These also include significant states with a Muslim population of above 45 l
Government crackdown on cyber fraud blocks 5.5 million SIMs
New delhi: The Indian government has blocked a total of 55 million phone numbers in a major crackdown. This decision of the government has been made in terms of cyber fraud. The canceled sims were obtained on the basis of forged documents. Cyber fraud incidents are increasing in india
Nine killed in blast at explosives company in Nagpur
NAGPUR: An explosion occurred early Sunday morning at Solar Industries India Limited company in Bazargaon near Kondhali, approximately 60 km away from Nagpur, claiming the lives of nine individuals, including at least three women, according to preliminary information. The workers were on duty durin
COVID-19 sub-strain JN.1 detected in elderly woman from Kerala
NEW DELHI: Kerala, on December 8, reported a case which involved detection of a the Covid-19 sub-variant JN 1, as confirmed by official sources on Saturday. The positive result from an RT-PCR test conducted on November 18 came from a sample taken from a 79-year-old woman. Officials noted that she e
BJP takes serious note of 3 legislators attending Congress dinner, vows to seek explanation
Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Thursday termed as a "serious matter" three of his party legislators attending a dinner hosted by the Congress after its Legislature Party meeting here and said he would seek explanation from them. State Congress President and Deputy Chief Minis
Allahabad High Court allows survey of Mathura mosque
The court agreed to the appointment of an advocate commissioner to oversee the survey of the mosque, which the petitioners claim holds signs suggesting that it was a Hindu temple once. The court said the modalities of the survey will be discussed at the next hearing on December 18. The order o
15 Opposition MPs Suspended From Parliament For Disrupting House Proceedings
New Delhi: Fourteen Opposition MPs have been suspended from the Lok Sabha and one from the Rajya Sabha today for disrupting House proceedings, a day after a major security breach in parliament last afternoon. Of the 14 suspended MPs, nine are from the Congress, two from the CPM
Security breach in Parliament as two persons jump into Lok Sabha from public gallery
New Delhi: In a major security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery and opened canisters that emitted a yellow-coloured smoke, triggering panic among the MPs. The House was adjourned soon after
India votes in favour of UN resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
India voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict as well as the unconditional release of all hostages. The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Egypt, at an E
Scammers using fake QR codes to steal your information, warns US FTC
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS): As millions of Indians use QR codes for various financial transactions like paying for dinner at a restaurant, board a flight or pay for daily groceries, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public against scanning any QR code as scammers hide harmful l
NIA raids uncover ISIS terror plot, arrests made in Bengaluru, New Delhi
Bengaluru/New Delhi, Dec 10: In a coordinated operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across the country, resulting in the arrest of 15 suspects involved in an ISIS terror plot. The crackdown aimed to thwart planned terror acts at various locations. One of the arre
BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri Regrets His Remarks Against BSP's Danish Ali
New Delhi: BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri on Thursday expressed regret for his objectionable remarks against BSP's Danish Ali in a meeting of the Lok Sabha Privileges Committee, which heard both leaders separately. Sources said Mr Bidhuri in his deposition before the committee noted that senior BJP lead
No spectacular announcements in interim Budget, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the forthcoming interim Budget will not have any big-ticket announcements. The Minister is expected to present the interim Budget on February 1, 2024. It will be her sixth Budget – five full budgets and one interim. As general election wi
Govt blocks 100 websites duping people via task-based job offers
New Delhi: The Centre has blocked 100 websites involved in organised investment or task-based economic frauds and laundering the proceeds of crime out of India, the Union home ministry said on Wednesday. The websites have been blocked by the ministry of electronics and information technology (Mei
Cyclone Michaung: 8 Dead in Rain-related Cases; Chennai Airport Shut Till 9 AM Tomorrow
Eight rain-related deaths were reported from Chennai till Tuesday, with cyclone ‘Michaung’ expected to make landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh in the next 24 hours. Schools and offices were closed, flights halted and coastal areas evacuated. As heavy rains lashed parts of Andhra Pra
'Got no information...': Mamata Banerjee to skip Wednesday's INDIA bloc meet
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she was not apprised about opposition alliance INDIA's meeting in New Delhi, scheduled for December 6. The West Bengal Chief Minister has programmes to attend in North Bengal during that period, she said. "I don't know ab
BJP on victory stride in Raj, MP, Chhattisgarh; Cong in Telangana
Election results LIVE Updates Trends CHHATTISGARH (90; target 46) BJP - 55 Cong - 34 Others - 1 MADHYA PRADESH (230; target 116) BJP - 167 Cong - 62 Others - 1 RAJASTHAN (199; target 101) BJP -