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Coast Guard Rescues 11 From Boat In Critical Condition Due To Flooding Off Kerala Coast

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

In a coordinated sea-air operation, the Coast Guard rescued an Indian fishing boat, which was in a critical condition due to flooding from a hull rupture, with 11 crew onboard off the Kerala coast

Tripura Man Beheads Mother With Sharp-Edged Weapon After Fight Over Money: Cops

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Agartala

In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old man beheaded his 55-year-old mother at Ratanpur in Tripura's Khowai district following a dispute over money, the police said on Wednesday.

10 Killed In Rain-Related Incidents In Uttar Pradesh In 24 Hours

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Lucknow

Ten people were killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, a state relief commissioner office report said on Wednesday.

Major Crackdown Launched On Terror Network In J&K After Doda Encounter

Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Divyam Sharma | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Srinagar

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a major crackdown on terror network after a deadly encounter in the Union Territory's Doda in which four personnel of the army including an officer were killed in action on Monday.

EU's Carbon Tax Could Cost India 0.05% Of GDP: Report

Wednesday July 17, 2024

The EU argues that this mechanism creates a level playing field for domestically manufactured goods, which must adhere to stricter environmental standards, and helps reduce emissions from imports.

Trainee IAS Summoned By Pune Cops Over Harassment Claims Against Collector

Edited by Sumana Nandy | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, caught in a raging controversy for allegedly lying about her OBC status and disabilities in her UPSC candidature, has been asked to appear before the Pune cops tomorrow.

Case Against 2 Men For Storing Hazardous Petroleum Product Without Permits Near Mumbai

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Thane

A case has been registered against two individuals for allegedly handling and storing a hazardous petroleum product without proper permits in Navi Mumbai's Uran town, police said on Wednesday.

Probe Agency Detains Ex Karnataka Minister's Wife In Tribal Welfare Board Case

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), investigating the Tribal Welfare case in Karnataka, has detained former minister B. Nagendra's wife for questioning.

Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dies After Falling Off A Waterfall Near Mumbai

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Raigad

A 26-year-old Instagram influencer died after falling into a gorge at Kumbhe waterfall near Maharashtra's Raigad. Aanvi Kamdar, a resident of Mumbai, fell into a 300-foot gorge while shooting a reel, authorities said.

Bus Conductor Misbehaves With Woman Passenger In Telangana, Taken Into Police Custody

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Hyderabad

A conductor of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, who allegedly misbehaved with a woman passenger while she was travelling in a bus here, has been taken into custody, police said on Wednesday.

Meta Rolls Out 'Verified Subscription' Plans In India - Range: Rs 639 To Rs 21,000

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Mumbai

Meta today introduced verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India.

PM Modi Likely To Meet BJP Workers At Party Headquarters Tomorrow

Asian News International | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the BJP headquarters and meet party workers tomorrow.

Now, Accident Victims In Haryana To Get Free Cashless Treatment Facility

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the victims will be provided free cashless treatment facility as well as compensation in hit-and-run accident cases.

Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka government late Wednesday night paused a contentious bill directing private firms in the state to reserve jobs for Kannadigas amid a massive row.

Madras High Court's Big Rebuke To Probe Agency In Illegal Sand Mining Row

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Chennai

The Madras High Court has reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate for overstepping bounds while investigating illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.