India
Delhi Police Arrests SIMI Cadre Absconding for over 19 Years in Sedition, Unlawful Activity Cases
The police said Danish is one of the senior most cadre of SIMI and indoctrinated many innocent Muslim youths in the last 25 Years. He was arrested from Zakir Nagar in Delhi on Saturday.
CPCB Asks Agencies of Delhi, UP and Haryana to Ensure Treatment of Sewage
In an official statement, the CPCB said the water quality of the river was becoming toxic with high ammonia levels due to discharge of untreated waste in it and directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to take time bound action and ensure no sewage is discharge...
Six Members of Caste Panchayat Held for Boycotting Family Over Property Dispute in Pune
Six people of a caste panchayat have been arrested in Pune district of Maharashtra for allegedly ordering social boycott of a family, police said on Sunday. The victim family had allegedly refused to let the panchayat of the Kanjarbhat community interfe...
45-year-old Army Man from Bihar Found Hanging in Rajasthan's Kota, Suicide Suspected
A case of unnatural death under Section 174 of CrPC was lodged and an investigation initiated to ascertain the actual reason behind the death.
Tamil Nadu Guv Unnecessarily Holding Back Nod for Reservation Bill: PMK Chief Ramadoss
In a statement, Ramadoss said that the state had passed the Bill nine months ago but Purohit has been delaying his nod which was against social justice.
Take Farmers' Protest Seriously and End Deadlock, Sharad Pawar Tells Centre
quot;I hope wisdom dawns on the government and it takes cognisance to resolve the issue. If this stalemate continues, the protest will not be limited to Delhi, but people from nook and corner of the country will stand by the protestingfarmers," he said.
Cop, Civilian Injured as Militants Open Fire on Police Party in Srinagar
Militants opened fire on the police party at Hawal Chowk, resulting in injuries to a policeman and a civilian. They have been taken to the hospital, a police official said. The area has been cordoned off to track down the militants, he said.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Centre Says MSP Will Continue for Farmers, Pfizer Seeks Emergency Use Authorisation for COVID Vaccine in India, and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Ready to Give in Writing That MSP Will Continue, Oppn Trying to Instigate Farmers, Says MoS Agriculture as Deadlock Persists; After UK & Bahrain, Pfizer Seeks Emergency Use Authorisation for Its Cov...
Delhi's Air Quality Recorded at 'Very Poor' Category, Likely to Improve with Wind Speed
The 24-hour average was 404 on Saturday, which falls in the severe category. It was 382 on Friday, 341 on Thursday, 373 on Wednesday, 367 on Tuesday, 318 on Monday and 268 on Sunday.
As India Waits for Covid-19 Vaccine, Air Force Puts 100 Assets on Standby for Distribution
The heavy-lifting of vaccines from pharma companies to 28,000 cold-chain storage centres will fall on the C-17 Globemaster, C-130J Super Hercules and IL 76.
What are the Income Tax Benefits for Senior and Very Senior Citizens?
There are some legal income tax benefits for senior citizens, who have been categorised under two sections. Anyone above the age of 60 is a 'senior citizen' and those above 80 are 'very senior citizen'.
Delhi 'Granthi' Dies after Being Hit on Head with Tabla during Petty Quarrel
Friday morning, while performing kirtan, they got into quarrel over some petty issue, and Darshan Singh hit Ravinder Singh on the head with a tabla, the police said. The accused also hit Ravinder Singh's wife, Maninder Kaur, who tried to stop the fight, a...
DMK, CPI Stage Demonstration Seeking Repeal of Contentious Farm Laws
Slogans were raised protesting against the laws and demanding their unconditional repeal. CPI activists too held demonstrations to condemn the three legislations.
News18 Afternoon Digest: India to Skip Canada-led Covid Meeting Amid Trudeau's Stand on Farmers Issue, Vaccine Does Not Equal Zero Covid, Warns WHO and Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: India to Skip Canada-led Covid Meeting Amid Trudeau's Stand on Farmers Issue, Modi Meets Top Ministers, Finally Entering Poll Fray, Can Rajinikanth Deliver a Blockbuster in Politics Too?, India's Ca...
Karnataka Mulls Cancelling Christmas, New Year Celebrations to Control Second Covid-19 Wave
Karnataka Health and family welfare minister K. Sudhakar said that the final decision to suspend celebrations will be formally announced only after the meeting with the Chief Minister, B S Yediyurappa.
Price of Remdesivir Injection Used to Treat Critical Coronavirus Cases Fixed at Rs 2,360 in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has also put together a list of 59 pharmaceutical outlets where it can be purchased, covering all the major cities, towns and districts.