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Hemant Soren's Cabinet Expansion Set To Take Place On December 5

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday December 04, 2024, Ranchi

The Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand is set to expand on December 5 with the Raj Bhavan formally being requested to schedule the swearing-in ceremony for new ministers at noon on that day, sources said.

Top Court Takes Strong Exemption To Termination Of Women Civil Judges In Madhya Pradesh

Asian News International | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to the termination of women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, criticizing the criteria used for their dismissal and remarking that men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation.

Woman Dies As Husband Allegedly Sets Car On Fire In Kerala

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, Kollam

A 44-year-old woman died after her husband allegedly set fire to the car she was travelling in, along with a man, in this southern Kerala city late on Tuesday evening, police said.

Chandni Chowk Was Among Least Polluted In Delhi For 2 Days. Here's Why

Reported by Tanushka Dutta | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

Chandni Chowk was among the least polluted spots in Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, data provided by pollution monitoring bodies showed.

Audi Driver Drags Motorcyclist On Bonnet For 3 Km Post Argument In Pune

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, Pune

The driver of an Audi allegedly dragged a motorcycle rider on the car's bonnet for more than 3km after an argument in Pimpri-Chinchwad township of Pune district, police said on Tuesday.

"Should've Been More Sympathetic": Army Told To Pay Costs To Soldier's Widow

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Indian Army to pay Rs 50,000 costs to the widow of a soldier, who was a part of Operation Rakshak in Jammu and Kashmir.

Fact Check: Visuals Of Saudi Arabia's Flooded Roads Shared As Being From Tamil Nadu

Factly | Tuesday December 03, 2024

Amid Cyclone Fengal's ongoing impact, Sri Lanka and parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are facing rough seas and strong winds.

"Not Invited To Meetings": Bihar Deputy Mayor Turns To Selling Vegetables

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, BIhar

When she became the deputy mayor of Gaya town in Bihar, after having swept its streets for decades, Chinta Devi felt the 'city of salvation' has, finally, presented her with her own deliverance.

Stocks Of ITC, Varun Beverages, Godfrey Phillips Decline Amid GST Hike Report

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

Shares of ITC, Varun Beverages and Godfrey Phillips India ended lower on Tuesday after the Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products.

Cancer Misinformation Prevalent In India, Trust In Medicine Crucial: Report

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

Online misinformation about cancer is widespread and can potentially mislead individuals, causing harm and therefore trust in science and medical professionals is crucial, says a new report.

In Big Breakthrough, Centre Agrees To Give 95% Quota To Locals In Ladakh Gazetted Officers' Posts

Written by Neeta Sharma , Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

In a big breakthrough, the Centre has in-principle agreed to reserve 95 per cent gazetted officers posts for locals in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Manipur Government To Open Bus Service With Police Escort Between Key Districts, Warns Against Violence

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, Imphal

The Manipur government has decided to again operate inter-district public vehicles under tight security from Imphal to hill districts from Wednesday amid a lull in ethnic violence in the state, according to an official order.

Lok Sabha Passes Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill Allowing 4 Account Nominees

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees in their accounts.

Rajasthan Couple Kills Sons, Later Die By Suicide Over Family Dispute: Cops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, Kota

A couple allegedly killed their two minor sons before hanging themselves in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district on Tuesday, police said.

3 'Arambai Tenggol' Members Arrested For Extortion Bid, Guns Seized: Manipur Police

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday December 03, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

Three members of the Arambai Tenggol who were on the prowl to extort money from the public and government officials were arrested in Manipur's capital Imphal, the police have said.