Sunday, June 30, 2019

Madras HC Judge Releases Own Report Card, Highlights Feats, Critically Analyses Performance

In a letter dated June 27, Justice Swaminathan said that has released this performance card as a measure of judicial accountability.

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SC Dismisses Former RAW Official's PIL to Earmark PoK, Gilgit as LS Seats, Fines Him Rs 50,000

The plea said as many as 24 Assembly seats have been carved out by the government from PoK and Gilgit as these territories are Indian territories which are under the occupation of Pakistan.

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Ayodhya Dispute, Rafale and Contempt Case Against Rahul Gandhi: SC Set for Packed Schedule from July 1

The top court, which will function with its full judicial strength of 31 judges under the stewardship of CJI Ranjan Gogoi, reopens after a six-week summer vacation.

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'Why Wasn't Activist Released Immediately': SC's Contempt Notice to Mamata Govt Over Meme Row

Questioning why activist Priyanka Banerjee was not released immediately after the SC order in May, the court asked the state to file a response in four weeks.

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Actor Dino Morea, DJ Aqeel to be Questioned by ED in Sterling Biotech Bank Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate has evidence that Dino Morea and DJ Aqeel were paid some money by the Gujarat-based Sterling Biotech Bank in the past.

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Celebrating the Physician and West Bengal CM who Inspired Doctors' Day: Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy

Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy was born on July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80 years. He was honoured with the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, on February 4, 1961.

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Aspiring CA Held for Duping People by Creating Fake Amazon Website, Cops Say Repeat Offender

Accused Rohit Soni was arrested earlier this month for creating fake government websites and misleading people by offering them free laptops and solar panels.

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2 School Children Killed, 5 Injured as School Bus Rolls Down a Gorge in Shimla

The accident took place in Jajheri in Shimla on Monday morning. Primary reports suggest that the bus fell off the road while trying to negotiate past the vehicles parked on the road.

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This Doctors' Day, Medical Fraternity Celebrates the Theme of 'Zero Tolerance to Violence'

The day honours the birth and death anniversary Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, a respected physician and West Bengal's second Chief Minister, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961.

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HRD Ministry Sends List of Premiere Engineering Institutes to Kuwait After Country Invalidates IIT Degrees

For India, engineers were to be issued no-objection certificates by Kuwait only if the course had been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation.

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Noida Woman Asks Husband for Rs 30 to Buy Vegetables, He Gives Her Triple Talaq Instead

The victim complained that she was beaten by her husband and in-laws who attacked her with a screwdriver and also tried to electrocute her.

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ICC World Cup : Stokes And Bairstow Shines As England Defeats India

England captain Eoin Morgan and India vice-captain Rohit Sharma reflected on Sunday on their group game at the ICC World Cup, which saw the hosts end India's undefeated streak with a 31-run victory.

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‘Kachhe Khiladi Hain’: BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya’s Defends Son for Thrashing Civic Official

BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday blamed 'arrogant' municipal corporation officials for son Akash Vijayvargia's assault on an official.

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24 Killed After Bus Falls Into Gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

Twenty-four people were killed after the bus they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, police officials said.

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Mumbai Rains LIVE: City Wakes Up to Waterlogging, Cancelled Trains & Traffic Snarls as Downpour Continues

Mumbai Rains LIVE: Heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas for the fourth consecutive day today, leaving the financial capital struggling with waterlogging, choked drains, traffic jams and cancellations and delays in trains.

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Goods Train Derails Between Mumbai and Pune, Rail Services Affected

Intercity trains from Mumbai to Pune were cancelled and some long distance trains were diverted through Igatpuri, Chief PRO, Central Railway, Sunil Udasi said.

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Chhattisgarh Mob Ties Up, Brutally Thrashes Two Youths for Trying to Steal Pigs

A video of the incident went viral, which showed the mob ignoring the pleas of the men and raining blows on them.

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SpiceJet Plane With 47 on Board Overshoots Runway While Landing Due to Heavy Rain

The airport operations were suspended for the night following the incident, and three flights were diverted to Ahmedabad airport.

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Mumbai Wakes Up to Waterlogging, Cancelled Trains and Traffic Jams as Heavy Downpour Continues

Water has accumulated in several areas, making it difficult for people to commute in and around the city. Accordingf to several reports, excessive waterlogging has forced Andheri subway to shut and police officials along with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers are using pumps to remove water from the area.

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First Batch of Pilgrims Leaves for Amarnath Yatra Amid Tight Security

Over 1.5 lakh pilgrims from across the country have so far registered themselves for the 46-day long yatra.

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News18 Daybreak | Rajya Sabha Likely to Vote on J&K Reservation Bill Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day ahead.

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No Serious Injuries to Indians in Brawl Between Workers at Kazakhstan Oil Field: MEA

Although some Indians were present in the brawl between foreign and local workers, no serious injury to any Indian has been reported, tweeted Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan.

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Foreign Nationals Among 35 Held for 'Sex Trade' After Police Raid Noida Spa Centres

Around Rs 1 lakh in cash, beer, used and unused condoms, along with other objectionable articles were seized from these spa centres, Gautam Buddh Nagar (Rural) SP said.

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

ICC World Cup 2019: Fans React As Pakistan Supports Team India

In the next match ICC World, 2019 will see India take on England. But team India is receiving a huge support from their arch-rivals Pakistan. If India beat England Pakistan will qualify for the semis but if India failed to do so then Pakistan will exit the tournament.

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Mann Ki Baat 2.0: As India Stares at Crippling Water Crisis, PM Modi Makes Three Requests to the Nation

Emphasising on the role to be played by new Jal Shakti ministry, PM Modi also urged Indians to share ideas and inspiration regarding water conservation using the hashtag #JanShakti4JalShakti.

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Delhi's Posh Ashoka Road Bungalow, a Popular Wedding Venue, to Turn Soundproof After Neighbours Complain of Noise

As per the CPWD's plan, sheds will be installed in the open area of the bungalow and a designated place earmarked for DJ sets and diesel generators so as to contain noise pollution.

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First Batch of Pilgrims Leaves for Amarnath Yatra Amid Tight Security Arrangements

The Amarnath yatra is officially starting from the twin tracks in Kashmir on Monday and is scheduled to conclude on August 15. A total of 2,234 pilgrims, including 17 children, left for the base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam and Baltal.

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NSCN-IM Operative, Four Others Nabbed by Assam Police with 15 Lakh Cash

Last year, three government officials were arrested by the NIA in connection with illegal collection of money from other government officials on behalf of the NSCN (K).

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Not Embarrassed, But Pray to God I Don't Get to Bat Again: Kailash Vijayvargiya's Son After Release on Bail

Four days after being arrested for assaulting a civic official, BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya was released on personal bail bond of Rs 50,000.

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340 Infra Projects Show Cost Overruns of Rs 3.3 Lakh Crore, Says Govt Report

According to the report, the expenditure incurred on these projects till March 2019 is Rs 8,53,680.47 crore, which is 39.89 per cent of the anticipated cost of the projects.

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Mann Ki Baat 2.0 LIVE: Wanted to Return Immediately After Elections, It Was a Long Wait, Says PM Modi

Mann ki Baat 2.0 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is returning with his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann ki Baat' at 11am today, four months after it went off air in view of Lok Sabha elections.

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‘No More Short Skirts’: Lucknow District Magistrate’s New Diktat for Tourists Visiting Imambaras

Kaushal Raj Sharma said guards and guides have also been instructed to restrict entry of people dressed improperly and keep a vigil to 'check obscenity that hurts religious sentiments'.

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Mann Ki Baat 2.0 LIVE: Four Months After Poll Break, PM Modi Back With First Broadcast of New Term

Mann ki Baat 2.0 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is returning with his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann ki Baat' at 11am today, four months after it went off air in view of Lok Sabha elections.

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BJP's Nationwide Drive Targets 14 Lakh New Members in Delhi

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari has enlisted its poll booth workers to enroll 50 new members during the election campaigning. Presently, it has about 27 lakh members in its Delhi unit.

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Militant Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in J&K's Budgam

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Bugam area of Budgam district in central Kashmir Sunday morning following inputs about the presence of militants there.

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Rajasthan Extends Programmes Marking Mahatma Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary by Another Year

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said the state government will form a separate department of peace and non-violence, the teachings of Gandhi and a team of volunteers will be constituted to disseminate Gandhi's message.

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Delhi Police Commissioner Checks Deployment, Alertness of Staff at Night Across City

In a city-wide exercise on Friday midnight, Commissioner Amulya Patnaik and senior officers interacted with the field functionaries to check their alertness and devise further strategies for curbing incidents of crime.

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Leaking Roof at Statue of Unity Leaves Tourists Drenched, Officials Say It’s Design Not Defect

The officials of Statue of Unity said that the accumulation of water on the floor of the viewing gallery cannot not be termed as ‘leakage’.

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ICC World Cup 2019: Captain Kohli Unveil's India's New Kit

India captain Virat Kohli speaks ahead of their match against England at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Saturday.

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Leaking Roof at Statue of Unity Leaves Tourists Drenched, Officials Say It’s Meant to be That Way

The officials of Statue of Unity said that the accumulation of water on the floor of the viewing gallery cannot not be termed as ‘leakage’.

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Encounter Breaks Out Between Militants and Security Forces in J&K's Budgam

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Budgam district on Sunday morning following specific inputs about the presence of militants there.

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Only 3 States Barely Listened to NITI Aayog’s Alarm Bells on Water Crisis, Rest Hit the Snooze Button

News18.com analysed some parameters that correspond with water-related work done under the MGNREGS scheme to assess the state governments' efforts to improve the water menace and here's what we found.

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Jharkhand Woman Held Captive in Delhi for 3 Months, Beaten Up and Forced to Work as Domestic Help

The woman was being held captive since the past three months by the owners of a paying guest facility, where she was made to cook and do chores for 15 residents.

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3 Killed, 10 Injured on Way to Nainital as Vehicle Collides With Water Tanker on Delhi-Meerut Expressway

The reason of the accident is not yet clear, but the driver of the water tanker arrested by the Delhi police claimed that his vehicle's clutch was not working properly and the tanker was moving slowly.

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Kashmiri Pandits Welcome Amit Shah's Statement on 'Temporary' Article 370, Call for Scrapping it

Amit Shah, on Friday, had said Article 370, which provides special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was 'temporary in nature' and 'not permanent'.

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After 4-Month Break, PM Modi Back With First Mann Ki Baat of 2nd Term

On February 24, days before the Lok Sabha elections were announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suspended his monthly broadcast for March and April.

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Five Injured as Heavy Rainfall Continues to Batter Mumbai, Adjoining Areas for Second Day

In view of IMD's heavy rainfall forecast, the Central Railway (CR) cancelled some express or passenger trains, especially those between Mumbai and Pune.

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Railway Authority Reworks Thane Train Station Design to Minimise Harm to Mangroves

The number of affected mangrove trees has come down from 53,000 to 32,044 after the plan was redesigned.

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After Row Over Nurses' TikTok Video, New Viral Footage Shows Women Attendants Dancing in Odisha Hospital

The video, purportedly recorded inside an Orthopaedic ward of the Hospital, shows two women attendants of the ward dancing to a music tune with some patients in the background.

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Police Officer Killed as Car Plunges into Gorge in J&K's Doda District

ASI Vikram Singh was on his way to work when he lost control of his car at Galgandhar on the Pul Doda-Bhadarwah National Highway.

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