Rajasthan mine accident: Chief vigilance officer dies, 14 rescued

Jaipur (IANS) A senior vigilance officer at Hindustan Copper Limited died after a lift collapsed at the Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, said officials, adding that 14 trapped people have been rescued.

Fifteen employees,…

Despite objections from Opposition parties, PoK becoming part of India is reality: HM Shah

Kolkata (IANS) Despite opposition from a section of political parties in the country, the event of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) becoming an integral part of India is now a reality, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.

“Rahul…

India surpasses Australia, Japan, Hong Kong in data centre capacity

New Delhi (IANS) India has surpassed major countries like Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, and Korea becoming the country with the highest data centre capacity of 950 MW in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), according to a private…

Rajasthan mine accident: Eight of 15 trapped employees rescued

Jaipur (IANS) Eight of the 15 employees, including vigilance officers and workers of Hindustan Copper Ltd, who were trapped at 1,875 ft in a mine at Kolihan near Khetri in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, were rescued on Wednesday, said officials…

SC orders release of NewsClick editor in UAPA case

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, who was arrested by the Delhi Police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act over allegations that the media outlet…

Ten Kanpur schools get bomb threat emails

Kanpur (IANS) At least 10 schools in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur have received bomb threats through emails, said officials on Wednesday.

This comes amid a spate of such emails threatening schools and hospitals in several cities across India,…

Kolkata Police submit report on another 'outrage of modesty' complaint against Bengal Governor

Kolkata (IANS) Kolkata Police, on Tuesday, submitted to state secretariat Nabanna a confidential report on another complaint of “outrage of modesty” against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose filed by an Odissi dancer last year.

Although…

Pakistani intruder arrested near LoC in Jammu

Jammu (IANS) The J&K Police on Tuesday arrested a Pakistani intruder near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu district.

“During the search operation, a Pakistani intruder identified as Zahir Khan of Karachi was arrested in Milan de Khui village…

Mumbai hoarding crash toll mounts to 14

Mumba (IANS) The overnight death in the Mumbai hoarding crash climbed to 14, with four more persons succumbing to their injuries in hospital, the BMC Disaster Control said here on Tuesday.

Besides, another 43 were injured, including some who…

Voting concluded in Khunti, Singhbhum, Lohardaga and Palamu in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections with 65.82 %, 66.11 %, 62.60 % and 59.99 percent turn out

Ranchi: Voting concluded in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in four constituencies of Jharkhand. Till 5 pm, an average of 63.14% voter turnout was recorded in the four Lok Sabha constituencies of Jharkhand that went for polling on Monday.The…