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3 Separate Encounters In Jammu And Kashmir As Forces Corner Terrorists

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 29, 2024, New Delhi

Three separate encounters between security forces and terrorists have broken out in Jammu and Kashmir after troops launched a search operation in response to their suspected movement, official sources said.

Online Passport Portal Shut For 5 Days, All Appointments To Be Rescheduled

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 29, 2024

The online portal for passport applications will be shut for the next five days for a maintenance exercise, the government has said. It has assured that applications booked in advance will be rescheduled.

Video: Woman Hit By Train While Crossing Railway Tracks On Platform, Saved By Cop

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 29, 2024, New Delhi

An alert Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Maharashtra's Jalgaon railway station saved a woman, who was hit by a train while trying to cross the railway tracks on Wednesday.

"Was Abused At Hands Of Person Who...": Khushbu Sundar On Father's Assault

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday August 29, 2024, New Delhi

Amid a '#MeToo' storm in the Malayalam film industry, actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar on Wednesday said the Kerala government-appointed Justice K Hema Committee was "much needed" to break the abuse faced by female professionals in cinema.

Teacher Stripped, Paraded For 'Misbehaving' With Girls; Handed Over To Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 29, 2024, Palghar

A group of parents and locals on Wednesday thrashed, stripped and paraded a tuition teacher in Maharashtra's Palghar district, accusing him of misbehaving with girl students, an official said.

"How Dare You...?": Himanta Sarma Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Her Remarks

Asian News International | Thursday August 29, 2024, Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma on Wednesday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her 'If Bengal burns, so will Assam' remark, saying, "Didi, how dare you threaten Assam?"

BJP Trying To Destabilise Jharkhand Government: Congress Leader Pramod Tiwari

Asian News International | Thursday August 29, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari has alleged that the BJP was trying to destabilize the Jharkhand government and alleged that the move concerning former state Chief Minister Champai Soren is a step in that direction.

PM Chairs Council Of Ministers Meet; Discusses Issues Affecting Women, Poor

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 29, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the entire Council of Ministers where issues affecting women and timely delivery of various policy measures figured prominently, sources said.

"Would Lose My Dignity": Malayalam Actor On Why She Filed #MeToo Complaint

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 29, 2024, New Delhi

Actor Sonia Malhar -- who filed a MeToo complaint against a fellow actor amid a flood of complaints about longstanding sexual exploitation in Malayalam movie industry -- has told NDTV today that she has done it despite family pressure.

Haryana Chief Minister Rides Bullock Cart To Reach Meeting Venue During Campaigning

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 29, 2024, Chandigarh

Resorting to a unique way to get connected with people at the grassroot and understand the voters' mood, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday rode a bullock cart to reach a public meeting venue during campaigning.

Mumbai's 1st Double-Decker Flyover With Metro Viaduct Open For Public

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 29, 2024, Thane

The first double-decker flyover in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) which connects a viaduct for metro line 9 was inaugurated on Wednesday by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

India Calls For "Immediate Release" Of All Israeli Hostages Taken On October 7

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 28, 2024, New Delhi

India on Wednesday reiterated its "strong and unequivocal condemnation" of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for ceasefire in the region and unconditional, immediate release of all hostages.

UP Drafts Social Media Policy, Up To Rs 8 Lakh Per Month For Influencers

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 28, 2024, Lucknow

The Uttar Pradesh government has drafted a new digital media policy that allows it to pay up to Rs 8 lakh per month to an influencer to promote its schemes. It also warns of legal action if any "objectionable content" is put online.

India's Student Suicide Rate Surpasses Population Growth Rate

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 28, 2024, New Delhi

Incidents of student suicides in India have grown at an alarming annual rate, surpassing the population growth rate and overall suicide trends, according to a new report.

Air Forces Launches Comic Book On Heroic Tales To Inspire Youngsters To Join

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 28, 2024, New Delhi

The IAF on Wednesday launched a comic book telling the story of legendary IAF Marshal Arjan Singh and the epic Battle of Boyra fought during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, aiming to educate the young people about the glorious history of the force.