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5 Children Among 8 Killed After Car Falls Into Gorge In J&K's Anantnag

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Srinagar

Eight members of a family, including five children, were killed when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said.

Rape accused, Missing For 5 Months, Arrested In J&K's Ramban: Police

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Jammu

A rape accused, who was at large for five months, was arrested in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The accused was identified as Sandeep Singh, a resident of Hoochak village of Pogal, they said.

"Goa Would Have Collapsed Had The Congress Rule Continued": Kiren Rijiju

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 27, 2024, Panaji

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday that Goa transformed only after the BJP came to power, as it would have collapsed had the Congress continued to rule the coastal state.

Fake Billing Scam Worth Thousands Of Crores Unearthed: Punjab Minister

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has said an investigation by the state taxation department's enforcement wing exposed a fake billing scam worth thousands of crores.

'What Kind Of Democracy?' Court Raps Cops For Seeking Action On Professor

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court came down heavily on Satara police for seeking action against a professor who referred to late activist Govind Pansare's book 'Shivaji Kon Hota' while pacifying agitated students during an event.

"False Narrative": Nirmala Sitharaman On Mamata Banerjee's Mic-Off Claim

Reported by Marya Shakil | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Strongly countering West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that her microphone was switched off at a key Niti Aayog meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused her of "trying to build a narrative out of falsehood".

Smriti Irani's "Saturday Vibes" With Bill Gates At A Wedding

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Actress Smriti Irani shared a picture with Bill Gates, the former CEO of IT giant Microsoft.

Case Against Woman For Beating 3-Year-Old Boy With Frying Pan In Madhya Pradesh: Police

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh

A case has been registered against a woman for allegedly branding a 3-year-old boy with a hot tawa (frying pan) in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said on Saturday.

"Agenda-Driven Narratives": Top Assam Rifles Officer On "Bias" Allegations In Manipur Ops

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday July 27, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

The Assam Rifles has maintained a neutral stance since ethnic violence began in Manipur in May 2023, the dual-role force's Director General Lieutenant General PC Nair has said.

'She Chose Not To Speak More': NITI Aayog CEO On Mamata Banerjee's Charge

Asian News International | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog, BVR Subrahmanyam, dismissed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that her microphone was muted while speaking at the NITI Aayog meeting.

PM Modi, Amit Shah, BJP Chief Meet Chief Ministers At Party Headquarters

Asian News International | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

BJP's top leadership, including party President JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and all Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of states ruled by the party, are attending a crucial meeting at the BJP headquarters under the leadership of

Telecom Connectivity In All Villages In Next 12 Months: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Guwahati

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said on Saturday that 100 per cent coverage of villages in terms of telecom connectivity in the country is targeted in the next 12 months.

"Samples Sent To Lab": Karnataka On Row Over 'Dog Meat' Meant For Restaurants

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 27, 2024, Bengaluru

Responding to the row over the alleged supply of dog meat to Bengaluru hotels, the Karnataka government stated on Saturday that the meat seized from the railway station on Friday night had been sent to a food laboratory.

Woman Maoist Carrying Rs 8 Lakh Reward Surrenders In Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Gadchiroli

A woman Naxalite booked for a murder and an attack on security forces and carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh surrendered before the police and CRPF in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Saturday, officials said.

Pics: With 'Holy Water', Kanwariyas' Colourful Yatra From Haridwar

Sondeep Shankar | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Wearing colourful T-shirts with images of Hindu Gods on them, a large number of Kanwariyas were seen carrying holy water from the Ganges in Haridwar to different parts of the country.