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Gold and foreign currency worth total Rs.8-crore seized

Customs Department seized gold, foreign currency worth Rs 8 cr at Mumbai Airport in 24 hrs

In its continued crackdown on smuggling, the Customs Department seized 15 kgs gold and foreign currencies of Rs 22 lakh in 24 hours, for which seven passengers have been arrested, an official said here on Thursday.

Oct 13, 2022

Bommai, Yediyurappa have breakfast at Dalit home amid Jan Sankalp Yatra [details]

As BJP leaders continued their Jan Sankalp Yatra in Karnataka for a second day on Wednesday, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and his predecessor B.S. Yediyurappa had breakfast at the home of Hirala Kollappa, a Dalit man, in Kamalapur village near Hospet.

Oct 12, 2022

3 LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Two Lashkar terrorists killed in J&K's Anantnag district; two soldiers, army dog injured [details]

In the operation two soldiers and an assault dog of the Army received injuries. The dog was part of the team, which launched an assault on terrorists hiding in a building.

Oct 10, 2022

Joe Biden warns of Armageddon if Putin uses tactical nuke weapons

Addressing a Democratic fundraiser in New York on Thursday, Biden said it was the closest the world had come to nuclear catastrophe for 60 years, The Guardian reported.

Oct 7, 2022

Sonia Gandhi to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in K'taka

Sonia Gandhi to join Rahul Gandhi today in 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' at Tumkur, K'taka

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumed from Mandya district after the break of two days in view of Vijayadashami and Dussehra festivals.

Oct 6, 2022

Amit Shah chairs a security review meeting in J&K

Amit Shah asks forces to ensure zero fear of terrorists, separatists among residents of J&K [details]

Forces directed to launch coordinated pro-actively counter-terrorism operations to establish lasting peace in J&K. The Home Minister directs the administration to dismantle the terror ecosystem.

Oct 5, 2022

Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion Rates Decline, New Study Reports

All women entitled to safe and legal abortion; marital status no bar, SC rules [details]

The top court noted that the 2021 amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, does not make a distinction between married and unmarried women.

Sep 29, 2022

SC live streams Constitution bench proceedings; welcome step to counter fake news, propaganda

The Supreme Court has decided to begin live-streaming its Constitution bench proceedings, which can be accessed at: webcast.gov.in/scindia/.

Sep 27, 2022

Fact check: Srinagar's Jamia Masjid not closed for Friday prayers; AIMIM chief makes false claim

Fact check: Srinagar Jamia Masjid "fully open"; AIMIM chief's claim debunked [read now]

Countering the statement made by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Srinagar Police clarified that Srinagar Jamia Masjid hasn't been shut for Friday prayers or otherwise.

Sep 20, 2022

Zelensky involved in car accident: Spokesman

Passenger car hits Zelensky's motorcade; first aid given to driver of colliding car, president unharmed [details]

In a brief social media post, the President's spokesman Serhii Nykyforov said that a passenger car collided with Zelensky's vehicle and his escort in capital Kiev.

Sep 15, 2022

Ranatidine taken out of Essential Drugs List; 34 new drugs added, NLEM goes up to 384

Salt in Ranitidine is has given room for concerns across the globe due to its cancer causing elements though it is a common drug prescribed by doctors to cure acid-related cough, indigestion, stomach pain and heartburn.

Sep 13, 2022

Russian Su-25 crashes moments after take-off; causes enormous explosion [watch]

A dramatic video showing a Russian fighter jet Su-25 crash into the ground moments after take-off has gone viral on social media.

Sep 13, 2022

KCR eyes national role; pursues goal of 'BJP-mukt Bharat' [details]

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, is mincing no words in attacking Modi and the BJP over what he called their divisive politics, wrong policies and deliberate attempts to destroy the spirit of federalism.

Sep 11, 2022

Azad's 'poaching mission' gives sleepless nights to J&K Congress [details]

Congress high-command asked Azad's old loyalist Vikar Rasool Wani to counter the game plan of his ex-mentor.

Sep 9, 2022

J&K counters spread of fake news; journalists in Jammu get fact-checking training [details]

Techniques demonstrated during training will help journalists distinguish between fake and real news.