Another Russian found dead in Odisha, third in a fortnight

Bhubaneswar (IANS) Amid mysterious death of two Russians in a hotel in Rayagada, another Russian was found dead in a cargo ship at anchorage area of Pradip port in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, police said on Tuesday.

The Russian, identified…

Delhi-Phuket IndiGo flight diverted after suffering technical snag

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi-Phuket IndiGo flight was diverted to the national capital on Tuesday due to a technical snag that occurred shortly after takeoff.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already commenced a probe into the…

SC to hear on Jan 6 pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list two petitions on January 6, seeking to transfer to it pleas pending in the Delhi High Court and the Kerala High Court in connection with recognition of same-sex marriage.

Senior advocate…

Claims emerge that 'top Pak models & actresses' had illicit relationships with ex-generals

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistani actress Kubra Khan has threatened to sue YouTuber Adil Raja for defamation after a video in which he said that four "top models and actresses" had illicit relationships with former top generals.

"I stayed quiet initially…

J&K Police announces Rs 10L reward for information on Rajouri terror attack perpetrators

Jammu (IANS) J&K Police on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 for anyone giving information about the terrorists involved in the Rajouri attack.

Police said, "Anybody sharing specific information regarding the terrorists involved in the…

Could have used harsher words to describe Pakistan: Jaishankar

New Delhi (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who has often described Pakistan as the "epicentre of terrorism", has said that considering the neighbouring country's role in promoting cross-border terrorism, he could have used "much…

Cinemas private property, movie goers carrying outside food, drinks can be regulated: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the cinema halls have the right to set terms and conditions for the sale of food and beverages inside the halls and bar carrying of food items from outside.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice…

Calcutta HC stays enrolment for Diploma in Elementary Education course

Kolkata (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday stayed enrolment for the two-year diploma in elementary education (D.El.Ed) course, the notification for which was issued by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) on December 28 last year.

Para teachers of Jharkhand to get chance again: document verification possible till January 15

Ranchi: A proposal related to 61,000 para teachers of the state has come to Education Minister Jagarnath Mahato which is related to the organization of document verification and assessment test. Efforts are being made to ensure that all 61,000 para…

Preparations for battle against possible threat of Corona: RTPCR lab will start in 12 districts of Jharkhand from January 7

Ranchi: In view of the possible danger of corona in Jharkhand the preparations of the state government are still going on with Sadar hospitals of almost every district being activated. Centers are also being opened in the districts
where the number…