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Dec 24, 2022, 22:53:18 IST

Twitter restores suicide prevention feature 

Twitter restored a feature that promoted suicide prevention hotlines, after coming under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over its removal.

Dec 24, 2022, 22:30:09 IST

Bihar SSC paper leak case: Bihar police say mastermind accused arrested within 24 hours of complaint

Bihar SSC paper leak case: Bihar Police have arrested the mastermind accused within 24 hours after registering a case, the officials said.

Dec 24, 2022, 22:21:31 IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to go for ten-day 'Vipassana' meditation session

"Today I am going for Vipassana meditation. I try and go for it once a year. I will be back on January 1. Hundreds of years ago, Lord Buddha taught this," CM Kejriwal said in a tweet on Saturday.

Dec 24, 2022, 21:46:28 IST

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold ‘kisan mahapanchayat’ in Haryana's Jind on Jan 26

Samyukta Kisan Morcha, umbrella body of farmer unions, will hold 'kisan mahapanchayat' in Haryana's Jind on January 26, an official statement read, as per PTI.

Dec 24, 2022, 21:14:05 IST

Truck with liquified gas explodes in South Africa killing 8

A truck carrying liquified petroleum gas has exploded in the South African town of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, killing at least 8 people and injuring 50 others on Saturday, the news agency AP reported.

Dec 24, 2022, 20:33:59 IST

Principal of Bareilly school suspended, booked over religious prayer; shiksha mitra arrested

A 'shiksha mitra' or para-teacher was arrested on Saturday after he was accused of allowing the recitation "madrassa-type prayers" in a school here by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, police said, as per PTI.

Dec 24, 2022, 19:57:16 IST

Mumbai mega block: Local train services to be affected in these lines

Ahead of Christmas, Central Railway, Mumbai Division issued a notification stating it will operate a “mega block” its certain suburban sections for maintenance work on Sunday…read more.

Dec 24, 2022, 19:37:13 IST

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, J&K, and Delhi

NIA conducted searches at 14 different locations in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi in terror cases on Saturday.

Dec 24, 2022, 19:11:28 IST

Taliban ask foreign, local NGOs not to allow female employees to come to work, Reuters reports

Taliban has asked foreign, local NGOs not to allow female employees to come to work, Reuters reported.

Dec 24, 2022, 19:05:03 IST

'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' actor Rajeeta Kochhar dies at 70

Veteran actor Rajeeta Kochhar, best known for her performance in TV shows “Hatim” and “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii”, has died following kidney failure and cardiac arrest on Saturday, PTI reported.

Dec 24, 2022, 18:42:16 IST

Rahul Gandhi at Red Fort: 'Religious differences used as weapon'

"Religious differences used as weapon, spread 24X7 on TV to divert public attention from real issues," said Rahul Gandhi at Delhi rally.

Dec 24, 2022, 18:12:27 IST

Congress flouting Covid protocols, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday hit out at the Congress over its Bharat Jodo Yatra, accusing the party of abdicating its responsibility by flouting Covid protocols.

Dec 24, 2022, 17:47:54 IST

Rahul Gandhi at Red Fort: 'I walked 2,800 km, didn't see any hatred; BJP busy in Hindu-Muslim propaganda 24x7'

Rahul Gandhi at Red Fort said, “I walked 2,800 km, didn't see any hatred,” as he further alleged that the BJP was busy in Hindu-Muslim propaganda.

Dec 24, 2022, 17:21:39 IST

Wreath laying ceremony for 16  soldiers killed in Sikkim road accident held at Bagdogra airport

Wreath laying ceremony for 16 soldiers who died in an accident in Sikkim's Zema held at Bagdogra airport, reports PTI.

Dec 24, 2022, 16:48:04 IST

Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered in North Kashmir’s Baramulla in joint op

Jammu & Kashmir: Police along with Army have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the Hathlanga Sector of Uri in North Kashmir’s Baramulla, say police, as per ANI.

Dec 24, 2022, 16:18:59 IST

Actor Kamal Hasan joins Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra

Veteran actor Kamal Hassan on Saturday joined Rahul Gandhi-led Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' as it marches ahead in New Delhi. Read more

Dec 24, 2022, 15:43:18 IST

CBI gets three-day custody of former ICICI bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband in loan fraud case

Chanda Kochhar and Deepak Kochhar step out from the special CBI court on Saturday in Mumbai.  (Photo by Satish Bate)
Chanda Kochhar and Deepak Kochhar step out from the special CBI court on Saturday in Mumbai. (Photo by Satish Bate)

A special CBI court on Saturday remanded former managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar to the CBI custody till Monday. Read more.

Dec 24, 2022, 15:24:45 IST

Relatives beat up docs at pvt hospital in Kerala over infant's death

Enraged relatives of a pregnant woman beat up doctors at a private hospital near here alleging that the baby died due to medical negligence. Eight people, including the husband of the woman were booked in the matter, reports PTI.

Dec 24, 2022, 14:56:09 IST

Hong Kong aims for mid-January reopening of border with mainland China

Hong Kong aims for mid-January reopening of border with mainland China, reports Reuters.

Dec 24, 2022, 14:36:47 IST

Mumbai: 16-year-old minor girl gang-raped; six held

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by six persons, three of them minors, in Lower Parel area of central Mumbai, police said on Saturday. The police have arrested three of the accused and detained the minors involved in the incident. One of the accused was victim's friend, reports PTI.

Dec 24, 2022, 14:01:04 IST

Mathura court orders official survey of Shahi Idgah complex, next hearing on Jan 20

Court of Additional Civil Judge Third Mathura orders for survey by Ameen (court staff) of Shahi Eidgah Mosque adjoining Sri Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura. Orders were passed on December 08 when a fresh petition was filed on Sri Krishna Janambhoomi issue in Mathura Court. Next date in case is January 20, 2023.

Dec 24, 2022, 13:55:50 IST

Congress leaders Rahul, Priyanka visit Jairam Ashram in Delhi

Dec 24, 2022, 13:21:49 IST

Mumbai Police arrest 6 accused related to 15-year-old girl gangrape 

Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested six accused related to gangrape of a 15-year-old girl, ANI reported. Three out of six accused are reportedly minors and were sent to a Juvenile rehabilitation centre while the other three were sent to police custody till December 30.

Dec 24, 2022, 13:06:40 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls on PM Modi in Delhi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.  (ANI)
Uttar Pradesh chief minister on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. (ANI)
Dec 24, 2022, 12:42:29 IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to visit former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial in Delhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi who is leading Bharat Jodo Yatra presently in Delhi will visit former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial Rashtriya Smriti Sthal today, ANI reported.

Dec 24, 2022, 12:32:35 IST

GK test for teacher recruitment in Rajasthan cancelled as precautionary measure: CM Gehlot 

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in a tweet on Saturday that the general knowledge test for teacher recruitment has been cancelled as a precautionary measure due to a suspected paper leakage, but that the rest of the exams will go ahead as planned.

Dec 24, 2022, 11:59:52 IST

Actor & politician Kamal Haasan to join Bharat Jodo Yatra at ITO in Delhi

Actor and politician Kamal Haasan will join Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra, according to the information shared by a Congress party member. Rahul will also visit Nizamuddin dargah once the yatra resumes from Ashram. 

Dec 24, 2022, 11:56:15 IST

RT-PCR test mandatory for for international arrivals from China, Japan, S. Korea, Hong Kong & Thailand

Union Health Minister Dr Mandaviya on Saturday said that RT-PCR test will be mandatory for international arrivals from China, Japan, S. Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand, ANI reported. Mandaviya further stated that on arrival, if any passenger from these countries is found symptomatic or tests positive for Covid19, then he/she will be put under quarantine.

Dec 24, 2022, 11:10:24 IST

Bihar kiln explosion death toll rises to 9

Death toll due to the explosion in the chimney of the brick kiln in Narirgir in Bihar's Ramgarhwa rose to nine, ANI reported. Eight people are admitted to a private hospital in Raxaul, the report said.

Dec 24, 2022, 10:06:16 IST

Watch | Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi

Dec 24, 2022, 09:58:39 IST

PM Modi announces ex-gratia of ₹2 Lakhs for kin of deceased in Bihar brick kiln explosion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakhs from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each deceased and 50,000 to the injured in Bihar's Ramgarhwa brick kiln explosion .

Dec 24, 2022, 09:45:21 IST

8 devotees killed in TN's Theni as car falls in 40-feet-deep pit

Eight people were killed and two persons, including a nine-year-old boy were injured after a car carrying devotees plunged into a 40-feet-deep pit in Tamil Nadu's Theni district on late Friday night, ANI reported.

Dec 24, 2022, 09:36:53 IST

BJP MLA Jaykumar meets with an accident in Maharashtra's Satara district 

Maharashtra's BJP MLA Jaykumar Gore met with an accident on the Pune-Pandharpur road in Satara district near Malthan on Friday night, ANI reported. Jaykumar along with his driver and two guards was admitted to Pune hospital.

Dec 24, 2022, 09:04:24 IST

Fire at Delhi's Vikaspuri area, 18 fire tenders rushed to spot

Fire broke out in a shop in Delhi's Vikaspuri area on Saturday. 18 fire tenders rushed to the spot.  Read more

Dec 24, 2022, 08:38:16 IST

Watch | Celebrations as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Delhi

Dec 24, 2022, 07:53:56 IST

Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Delhi from Haryana's Faridabad

Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi on Saturday entered Delhi from Haryana's Faridabad. An advisory has been issued on Friday regarding the traffic disruptions. Read more

Dec 24, 2022, 07:49:41 IST

Delhi Airport issues ‘Fog Alert’ update

The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Saturday morning issued an update referring to the city's fog conditions, stating that low visibility procedures are in place. According to the airport's official Twitter account, flight operations are currently normal, but passengers are advised to contact the relevant airline for updated flight information.

Dec 24, 2022, 06:24:39 IST

Meta agrees to pay $725 million to settle Facebook's Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Facebook’s corporate parent, Meta, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the world’s largest social media platform allowed millions of its users’ personal information to be fed to Cambridge Analytica, AP reported.

Dec 24, 2022, 05:35:40 IST

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting hip-hp star Megan Thee Stallion in 2020

A US court on Friday found Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, 30, guilty in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion, which left her wounded and with bullet fragments in her feet, AP reported.

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