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Woman trafficked from Kolkata, sold in Kashmir; four held [details]

An Interstate gang, comprising some females, was active in trapping Rohingya and Bengali girls and selling them in Kashmir Valley.

Feb 20, 2024

Head Constable Of J&K Police Amasses Huge Wealth Through Illegal Means

After conducting secret verifications of the properties of government officials, the Anti-Corruption Bureau files FIRs against two officials of J&K Police including one Inspector of the same department.

Feb 15, 2024

US House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary

The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his alleged failure to secure the US-Mexico border from illegal immigration.

Feb 14, 2024

Fake Gun License Scam: ED Files Prosecution Complaint Against 21 Accused Including Two Ex-DCs Of J&K

Gun dealers, with the connivance of public servants, allegedly got illegal arms licenses issued to ineligible persons who were not residents of the places from where the said arms licenses were issued.

Feb 13, 2024

1st 'designed in India' AI-enabled education tablet launched

First 'designed in India' AI-enabled education tablet launched; here's what it offers

Not-for-profit EPIC Foundation on Tuesday launched the first designed in India, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled, indigenously manufactured education tablet.

Feb 13, 2024

ED raids Ballari MLA Nara Bharat Reddy's residence, offices

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) began simultaneous raids on 13 locations, including the residences and offices of Karnataka Congress MLA, Nara Bharat Reddy, in Ballari (Bellary) and Bengaluru on Saturday.

Feb 10, 2024

Uttarakhand on high alert after mosque demolition: 4 dead, over 200 injured, curfew imposed, shoot at sight orders [details]

Last January, in Haldwani district, over 4000 families took to streets to save their homes after being served eviction notice alleging they were illegally living on land owned by railways.

Feb 10, 2024

Sitharaman Announces Three New Railway Economic Corridors

2G to coal scam & more: White Paper details 15 scams during UPA regime

"The scams and corruption cases had shaken the confidence of the people," the White Paper said, as it detailed the current status of some of the high-profile cases.

Feb 8, 2024

H-1B visa process begins March 6 amid overhaul of lottery system

US to ban visa for people involved in misuse of commercial spyware

The US government has announced a new policy that will allow the imposition of visa restrictions on individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.

Feb 6, 2024

Sale of Rohingya Women In India Case: Chargesheet Filed Against Three Myanmar Nationals [details]

The charge-sheeted persons were allegedly involved in the illegal trafficking of Rohingya women into India and selling them into different parts of the country.

Feb 4, 2024

India's demand for gold dips amid soaring prices, says World Gold Council report

India's gold demand fell 3% in 2023 to 747.5 tonnes, which is the lowest since 2020, as soaring prices reduced the demand for jewellery, according to a World Gold Council report released on Wednesday.

Jan 31, 2024

Now, book an Uber in J&K; Intercity rides to Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam available

Uber's launch in Srinagar is in line with its expansion plans in India, with an aim to increase its footprint and product offerings to regional markets, the company said.

Jan 30, 2024

Mira Road clashes aftermath: What follows communal violence; controversial demolition drives and backlash

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of strict action against all those found violating law and order. However, netizens question the authorities on whether all those guilty will actually be met with strict action

Jan 25, 2024

Woman fakes stage 4 cancer, stages death when confronted — all for money [details inside]

In a detailed video, reportedly posted by the friend of the conwoman, she explains the fraud and how the woman was caught.

Jan 11, 2024

Ahead of Sankranti, HSI urges citizens to report cockfighting events

Ahead of Sankranti festival, Humane Society International (HSI) India, an animal protection organisation, has urged citizens to report cockfighting.