Released during pandemic, 43 prisoners from Lucknow jail go missing

Lucknow (IANS) Forty-three prisoners, who were released during the Covid pandemic, have not returned to the jail.

Several prisoners were released on parole to prevent the infection from spreading since most jails in Uttar Pradesh are overcrowded.

10 trapped in lift in South Ex rescued by Delhi Fire Services

New Delhi (IANS) Around 10 persons who were trapped on the first floor of a building in South Extension Part-I, after the building's lift suddenly jammed, were rescued by the Delhi Fire Services 10 hours after the incident.

The individuals…

Rebel NCP team's surprise call on Sharad Pawar to seek his 'blessings'

Mumbai (IANS) In a move that jolted political circles in Maharashtra, the entire breakaway faction of the Nationalist Congress Party made a surprise visit to NCP founder-President Sharad Pawar here on Sunday afternoon.

They included Deputy…

N-W states hit hardest as record-breaking monsoon strikes India: IMD

New Delhi (IANS) The 2023 monsoon season has brought unprecedented rainfall to several parts of India, with July 1 to July 12 witnessing record-breaking downpours.

While some regions experienced excess rainfall, others faced dry conditions.

Tomatoes to be sold at Rs 80 per kg from today across country, says govt

New Delhi (IANS) As tomatoes are still sold at a premium rate of Rs 160 per kg in many parts of the country, the government on Sunday said that it has decided to sell the vegetable at Rs 80 per kg from Sunday (July 16) onwards.

Ministry of…

Buzz in Rajasthan: Where will Pilot land, Delhi or Jaipur?

Jaipur (IANS) Where shall our Pilot land? This question seems to be doing the rounds in the party ever since a report of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot joining the team of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has come in.

If sources…

Zero tolerance policy against corruption by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, action is being taken against corrupt officials

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) against the accused Taden District Education Superintendent, Koderma Purendra Vikram Shahi and the Principal Assistant of the District Education Superintendent Ajit…

Babulal Marandi’s hand is coloured with Blood Bath – JMM

Ranchi: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) General Secretary Supriyo Bhattachraya attacked newly appointed Jharkhand State BJP President Babulal Marandi during a press conference in Ranchi on Saturday. He said the BJP picked him from the Third World. 

ED will interrogate both wives of PLFI supremo Dinesh Gope, investment may be revealed

Ranchi: The ED will interrogate Heera Devi and Shakuntala Kumari, both wives of jailed PLFI supremo Dinesh Gope. ED officials will interrogate both of them in jail. Ranchi PMLA court has allowed two days of interrogation.

The special team of…

Fake army recruitment racket busted, one accused arrested

Ranchi: The racket of making fake medical certificates by collecting money from the candidates joining the army has been busted. Based on the information of Military Intelligence (MI), the police of Namkum police station raided and arrested an agent.