Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Hope to rescue trapped workers by evening, says Bhaskar Khulbe
Uttarkashi, Nov 24 - Former adviser to the Prime Minister's Office, Bhaskar Khulbe, has said the rescue operation at the Silkyara tunnel here will conclude by Friday evening and hopefully 41 trapped workers will be evacuated.
Kerala Catholic bishop ‘debarred’ from priestly duties, gag on media interaction
Kochi, Nov 24 - In a strange order issued by the Catholic Bishop of Thamarassery of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, a priest under his diocese has been stripped of all the rights and freedom.
Congress facing leadership crisis in Goa: Minister Sudin Dhavalikar
Panaji, Nov 24 - Senior Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) leader and Goa Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has said that the Congress has no scope in the coastal state as it is facing a leadership crisis.
UP gangster’s ill-gotten properties worth Rs 142 cr attached
Hamirpur, Nov 24 - The police have initiated action under Gangsters Act against an inter-state gangster, Keshav Babu Shivhare, having a 36-year history of land-grabbing and extortion in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur.
Youths living near UP sanctuaries to be trained as guides
Lucknow, Nov 24 - The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will impart training to intermediate pass youths who live near wild life sanctuaries, including Katarnia Ghat sanctuary, Dudhwa National Park and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, to become tourist guides.
Delhi HC seeks status report on extension of e-mulaqat facility for prisoners
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to submit a status report addressing the potential extension of the e-mulaqat facility to all prisoners whose relatives reside outside the national capital.
KGMU gets patent for dental device
Lucknow, Nov 24 - A group of four doctors at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow have patented a device that will reduce the need for multiple hands for various dental processes and will save patients eyes from infection at the
Withdrawal of consent to CBI probe against DyCM Shivakumar illegal: K’taka BJP chief
Bengaluru, Nov 24 - The Karnataka BJP said on Friday that the decision of Congress government to withdraw consent to the CBI probe on disproportionate case against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was against the law.
Alzheimer’s market to reach $16 bn in 2030: Report
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The Alzheimer's disease market is projected to reach $16 billion in 2030, according to a report on Friday.
BRS sitting MLA joins Congress
Hyderabad, Nov 24 - A sitting MLA of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), who was dropped as the party candidate in the last-minute, joined the Congress party on Friday.
Division bench of Calcutta HC allows Amit Shah’s rally in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 24 - In a major blow to the West Bengal government and Trinamool Congress, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed the BJP to conduct its mega rally on November 29 at the place in central Kolkata
Police constable hangs himself in Telangana
Hyderabad, Nov 24 - A police constable died by suicide in Telangana's Rangareddy district on Friday.
DGCA issues advisory to check GPS jamming & spoofing in airspace
New Delhi, Nov 24 - In response to the escalating concerns over Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference in airspace, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a comprehensive advisory circular outlining the emerging threats of GNSS jamming and spoofing.
J&K L-G, Army commander & DGP lay wreaths on fallen soldiers
Jammu, Nov 24 - J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of Northern Command Lt. Gen Upendra Dwivedi and the state police chief R.R. Swain paid floral tributes to the five Army personnel killed in Rajouri operation.
Don’t know about withdrawal of consent to CBI probe, says DyCM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Nov 24 - Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday that he was not aware of the cabinet meeting's decision to withdraw consent to the CBI probe against him in the disproportionate assets case.
BJP state chief Tanavade rules out further reshuffle in Goa cabinet
Panaji, Nov 24 - BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade has ruled out any more cabinet reshuffle in the BJP-led government in Goa.
Calcutta HC grants additional time to Bengal SEC to reply on contempt of court rule
Kolkata, Nov 24 - A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday gave additional time to West Bengal State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha to reply to the contempt of court rule (notice) issued against him last month in a case
Flute maestro Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia conferred top Birla Award
Mumbai, Nov 24 - Renowned flautist and music director Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia was conferred the 'Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Puraskar' for his contributions to music and catapulting it on the global arena, officials said here on Friday.
Tiger census in Sunderbans starts from Nov 27
Kolkata, Nov 24 - The annual tiger census in Sunderbans will start from November 27, said officials here.
SC extends till Dec 4 interim bail of AAP leader Satyendar Jain
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The Supreme Court on Friday extended till December 4 its order granting interim bail on medical grounds to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain in connection with a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.