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Parents On Mumbai Ferry Planned To Throw Their Kids In Water: CISF Rescuers

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

The panic-stricken parents onboard an ill-fated tourist ferry were thinking of tossing their children into the sea water as a desperate measure after their boat started sinking off Mumbai, but a team of CISF marine commandos stopped them.

"It Felt Like Hell": Truck Driver Who Dodged Death In Jaipur Fire

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, Jaipur

With a desperate lurch to the left, trucker Sumer Singh dodged death on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway, where a massive ball of fire waited for him. He got away with some burns, but many were not so lucky.

Rahul Gandhi Faces Delhi Police Crime Branch Probe Over Parliament Tussle

Edited by Liu Chuen Chen | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police will be investigating the case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who has been accused of injuring two BJP MPs at the Parliament complex, an officer said.

Gujarat Man Burnt To Death After Car Catches Fire While Driving

NDTV News Desk | Friday December 20, 2024

A man was burnt to death after his car caught fire while driving in Gujarat's Surat. The driver, Deepak Patel, was trapped inside the vehicle when it caught fire today.

Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest Of Fact-Checker Mohammad Zubair

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, Prayagraj

The Allahabad High Court on Friday stayed the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in relation to an FIR accusing him of promoting enmity among religious groups following complaint by an associate of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand.

Nitish Kumar To Lead Charge In 2025 Bihar Assembly Polls: NDA

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, Patna

The ruling NDA in Bihar on Friday dismissed speculations that the coalition could do a rethink on projecting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its leader in the assembly polls due next year.

BJP's PP Chaudhary To Head Parliament Panel On 'One Nation, One Poll'

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

BJP MP PP Chaudhary has been appointed chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the simultaneous polls bill, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said.

"'Maai Behen Maan Yojana' Sounds Like Abuse": Bihar Minister Sparks Row

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Rohit Paul | Friday December 20, 2024, Patna

A Bihar minister has ignited a row with his comment that the "Maai, Behen Maan Yojana" (respect mothers and sisters scheme), announced by Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav to give eligible women Rs 2,500 per month, sounds like an abuse.

5 Killed, 27 Injured As Private Luxury Bus Carrying Wedding Guests Overturns In Maharashtra

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 20, 2024, Raigad

At least five persons were killed and another 27 injured when a private luxury bus carrying a marriage party lost control and overturned in the Tamhini Ghat section of Raigad district on Friday, officials said.

How Delhi-Noida Gang Cheated Elderly US, Canada Citizens Of Rs 260 Crore

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Liu Chuen Chen | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

The CBI has unearthed a cryptocurrency scam, in which three individuals collected Bitcoins worth Rs 260 crore through fraudulent means from senior citizens in the US and Canada, the federal agency said.

"Not Every Woman's Suicide Due To Harassment": Court Acquits Husband, In-Laws

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in the suicidal death case of his wife allegedly due to dowry demands and said there was no presumption every suicide by a married woman was due to harassment.

"Presented No Evidence Whatsoever": India On Canada's "Serious" Allegations

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

The Centre has informed the Parliament that Canada has presented "no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations" claiming that Indian citizens were involved in crimes committed in the country.

Bangladesh MP's Murder: DNA Reports Confirm Flesh, Bones Belong To Lawmaker

Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024, Kolkata

Anar, a three-time Awami League MP and president of the party's Kaliganj sub-district unit in Bangladesh, was allegedly murdered in a flat in Kolkata's New Town on May 13.

DY Chandrachud Being Considered For Rights Panel Chief Post? He Says...

Reported by Ashish Bhargava | Friday December 20, 2024, New Delhi

Dismissing reports of him being considered for the post of the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said rumours are being spread and that he is enjoying his retired life.

"We Are Largest Private Investor In Bihar": Pranav Adani At 'Bihar Business Connect 2024'

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday December 20, 2024, Patna/New Delhi

Pranav Adani, the Managing Director of agro, oil and gas and Director of Adani Enterprises on Friday unveiled a massive Rs 27,900 crore investment plan for Bihar, with the potential of creating 53,500 jobs in the state.