Seven-year jail term ‘high’ for offence of causing death by negligence: Parliamentary…
The 10-year jail suggested in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for those who cause death by rash or negligent act and escape from the scene of the incident needs to be deliberated upon, it said.
Many Bihar cities record ‘very poor air quality,’ pollution control board tells district…
The state pollution control board on Sunday asked the district administrations to strictly enforce laws to check air pollution in their respective areas.
CPI(M) MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharyya’s story of a Shivbhakt stirs up row
"Lord Shiva is the one who prayed for the protection of the entire world and drank poison to save the world. He doesn't consume alcohol," All India Hindu Mahasabha President said.
Mathura: Seven firecracker shops gutted in blaze, 9 injured
Chief Fire Officer Narendra Pratap Singh, citing eyewitnesses' accounts, told PTI that an electricity wire fell on the firecrackers.
Inflation, unemployment increasing due to Modi govt: Congress
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that if the Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh, women will be given an annual financial assistance of Rs 15,000.
On Diwali, Kali Puja day, pollution levels remain high in Kolkata; air quality ‘poor’
Such a situation was not only caused by the bursting of firecrackers but also weather conditions during this time of year, said an official.
Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital
The Israeli leader also insisted that after the war, now entering its sixth week, Gaza would be demilitarized and Israel would retain security control there.
Four of a family from MP killed in road accident in Rajasthan’s Bundi
The accident took place around 12.30 am when the SUV carrying the four people rammed into a heavy-duty truck from behind near Hindoli town, the police said.
UP: Illegal firecrackers worth over Rs 15 lakhs seized, 2 held
According to police, the accused did not have any licence for selling the firecracker and had been involved in doing this business on a large scale for years.
Amid negotiations for trade deal, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar heads to UK
The India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was launched in 2021 along with the India-UK Roadmap 2030 that seeks to expand ties in a range of areas.
ONGC’s second-quarter net profit falls 20 per cent
Oil prices globally had risen sharply in April-June 2022, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to uncertainties over supply and demand, but rates have cooled this year.
Ghulam Nabi Azad prevented from visiting PDP founder’s mausoleum
The former Congress leader, who recently floated his own party, found the mausoleum locked when he went there with partymen to offer Fateha or prayer
Dabur’s Burman family and Religare Enterprises set for a protracted corporate battle
Burmans made an open offer to buy an additional 26 per cent stake in Religare from public shareholders to become the majority stakeholder.
Today’s Motto: ‘Anger of a gentleman is a fearful thing’
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
This Indian team has represented the country fantastically: Dravid
It has played a brand of cricket that increased the buzz ahead of the semifinals and, potentially, the final next week.
Truly heaven on earth! – Early snowfall takes tourists by surprise in Jammu & Kashmir
Early snowfall has boosted the tourism sector as tourists made a beeline to the valley to experience the scenic views.
Former Delhi Dy CM Sisodia reaches home from Tihar Jail to meet ailing wife
Sisodia, who is in jail in connection with the alleged liquor scam case, was allowed to meet his wife for six hours between 10 am and 4 pm.
MP polls: BJP promises higher MSP for wheat, paddy; LPG cylinder at Rs 450
In its manifesto, the BJP has promised a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 2,700 per quintal of wheat and Rs 3,100 for the same quantity of paddy.
Demonetisation ‘biggest corruption’ in the world: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav pointed out that even today, most people are doing transactions in cash instead of digital mode. He added that inflation, unemployment and corruption remain to be at its peak.
Deepavali: One festival, many names
Emperor Harshavardhana wrote a Sanskrit play called Nagananda in which he described the festival as Dipapratipadotsava, and as Yaksha-ratri.