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NIA
Sadanand Vasant appointed new NIA chief; BPRD, NDRF get new DGs

IPS officer Piyush Anand (Uttar Pradesh cadre 1991 batch) presently working as Special DG, CISF, has been appointed as the NDRF chief.

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024
  • NIA
PM Modi speaks to 'Shakti Swaroopa' Rekha Patra, the face of Sandeshkhali women
PM Modi speaks to 'Shakti Swaroopa' Rekha Patra, the face of Sandeshkhali women

Apart from motivating her, the Prime Minister spoke to her about campaign preparedness and assured her of full support from the party leadership.

 BRS leader K Kavitha
Delhi excise scam: BRS leader K Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9

The ED had arrested Kavitha on March 15 after searches at her residence in Hyderabad.

  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024
  • Delhi
CM Arvind Kejriwal
From ED custody, Delhi CM Kejriwal issues order on functioning of Mohalla Clinics

Bharadwaj said that CM Kejriwal has emphasised that no one should suffer, even if he is in ED custody.

Rameshwaram Cafe blast
Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA detains two suspects in Bengaluru

Sources said that the sleuths were suspecting that the bomber had come from Tamil Nadu and was staying in a neighbouring state for two months before carrying out the blast.

First Holi in Ayodhya celebrated after Ram temple 'pran pratishtha'
First Holi in Ayodhya celebrated after Ram temple 'pran pratishtha'

This being the first Holi after the opening of the Ram temple earlier this year, devotees lined up for ’darshan’ since early in the morning and offered ‘gulal’ to the deity.

Mining baron-turned-politician Janardhan Reddy merges his party with BJP
Mining baron-turned-politician Janardhan Reddy merges his party with BJP in Karnataka

Welcoming the leader, Ex-CM Yediyurappa stated that the BJP will be significantly strengthened after Reddy’s joining.

  • Monday, 25 March 2024
Arun Yogiraj
Sculptor Arun Yogiraj creates miniature model of Ram Lalla statue in Ayodhya

Yogiraj, one of the most sought-after sculptors in the country, comes from a family with a rich legacy of the craft as his father and grandfather were also renowned sculptors.

Fire in 'garba griha' of Mahakal Temple in Ujjain
13 priests injured in fire in 'garba griha' of Mahakal Temple in Ujjain

Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out while 'gulal' (coloured powder used during rituals ands Holi) was being thrown as part of a religious ceremony.

  • Monday, 25 March 2024
India pips countries
India pips countries like Germany, Britain in GDP (PPP) gains: Report

As countries like Germany, Japan and the UK continue to drop down in GDP (PPP) rankings over the years, India has achieved significant gains in GDP and the country’s share has been significantly increasing, a latest report has revealed.

  • Monday, 25 March 2024
Indian startups
Over $447 million in funding raised by 22 Indian startups last week

The Indian startups continued to raise funds at a normal pace, and last week, 22 startups secured over $447 million in the country.

  • Monday, 25 March 2024
  • India
Indian Navy submarine
Indian Navy submarine makes inaugural visit to Campbell Bay in Nicobar islands

A Kalvari class submarine of the Indian Navy made its first-ever visit to Campbell Bay, the southernmost port of India in the Andaman and Nicobar islands, displaying the force's amplified reach, it was announced on Sunday.

  • Monday, 25 March 2024
Kangana, Arun Govil, Naveen Jindal, Abhijit Gangopadhyay in BJP's fifth LS list
Kangana, Arun Govil, Naveen Jindal, Abhijit Gangopadhyay in BJP's fifth LS list

Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who quit the bench recently and joined the BJP, has been fielded from West Bengal's Tamluk seat.

4-year-old raped in tuition centre in Delhi, accused arrested
4-year-old raped in tuition centre in Delhi, accused arrested

Meanwhile, a protest erupted in the Pandav Nagar area and a few cars were also vandalised by protestors near the accused's house after rumours spread that no action was being taken.

  • Sunday, 24 March 2024
  • Delhi
‘Why my kids were killed’, Budaun victims’ father attempts self-immolation
‘Why my kids were killed’, Budaun victims’ father attempts self-immolation

According to reports, Vinod said that he was upset because the police had failed to find the motive behind his sons’ murder.

  • Sunday, 24 March 2024
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