Derogatory social media post accused arrested in B'luru

Bengaluru (IANS) City police have arrested the person accused of posting a derogatory message which triggered riots in Bengaluru east last night, an official said on Wednesday.

"With regard to the incidents in D.J. Halli, accused Naveen was…

Customs probing Kerala minister Jaleel over protocol violation

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) The Customs department is now probing if there was any protocol violation by Kerala Higher Education Minister K.T. Jaleel in the sensational gold smuggling case.

Jaleel allegedly received kits for distribution from…

I-Day alert as SFJ offers $125K for Khalistan flag at Red Fort

New Delhi (IANS) The security agencies are on high alert as the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is learnt to have announced a $125,000 reward for anyone who hoists a Khalistan flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day on August 15.

Delhi Police,…

Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee on ventilator support, critical

New Delhi (IANS) Former President Pranab Mukherjee is critical and is on ventilator support after he underwent brain surgery , said the Army Research and Referral Hospital on Tuesday. Mukherjee was also found to be Covid-19 positive.

He was…

Mumbai Customs, DRI seizes heroin camouflaged as 'ayurvedic' medicine

Mumbai (IANS) In one of the biggest narcotics haul in Mumbai, the Mumbai Customs and Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized 191 kg of heroin worth around Rs 1,000 crore from a cargo container at Nhava Sheva Port Trust, officials said…

PM inaugurates submarine OFC connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair, which will enable delivery of faster and more reliable mobile and landline telecommunication services to the…

Shah Faesal likely to join back administration

Srinagar (IANS) Former IAS officer turned politician, Shah Faesal is likely to join back administration after he was conveyed by authorities that his resignation has not still been accepted, top sources said.

Interestingly, despite Faesal submitting…

Degrees won't be recognised if no exams held: UGC tells SC

New Delhi (IANS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) told the Supreme Court on Monday that degrees would not be recognised if no examinations are held for final-year students even as the country was facing coronavirus crisis.

The UGC response…

Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee tests positive for Covid-19

New Delhi (IANS) Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that he has tested positive for coronavirus and asked his contacts to self-isolate and get tested for the virus.

"On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have…

7 die in Andhra Covid care centre fire

Vijayawada (IANS) In a shocking incident, seven persons were killed in a fire that broke out at a paid Covid Care Centre run from a hotel by a private hospital here early Sunday morning, officials said.

Officials earlier said three persons…