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...Read MoreManipur curfew relaxation extended to 7 hours
Manipur curfew relaxation extended to seven hours, ANI reported.
NIA files 3rd supplementary chargesheet in the Mundra Port case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed its third Supplementary chargesheet today, against another accused in the Mundra Port case related to the seizure of 2988 kg heroin. The consignment was smuggled into India from Afghanistan via Bandar Abbas, Iran in 2021. With this, a total of 42 individuals and 7 firms have so far been charge-sheeted in the case.
Linda Yaccarino to be new CEO of Twitter: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Friday named Linda Yaccarino, former NBCUniversal advertising chief, as the new Twitter CEO. Read more here
MHA to host G20 meet on crime and security
The Ministry of Home Affairs will organise a G20 conference on 'Crime and Security in the Age of Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Metaverse' on July 13 and 14.
ED conducts searches in Indore, Mumbai in money laundering case against Deepak Jain Madda
ED conducted searches of 6 premises in Indore and Mumbai in a money laundering case against Deepak Jain Madda and others under the provisions of PMLA, 2002. During the search, ₹91.21 lakhs of cash, details of illegally acquired immovable properties worth more than ₹250 Crores (approx), and various incriminating documents were recovered and seized, reported ANI.
Belgium to support Ukraine using taxes on frozen Russian assets
Belgium will use 92 million euros ($101 million) it has received in taxes on frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, its government said on Friday.
Half of the amount will be used to deliver military goods such as armoured vehicles, weapons and munition. The other half is earmarked for humanitarian support, the future reconstruction of Ukraine and strengthening Belgium's diplomatic presence in the country, the government said, reported Reuters.
Corruption case against Sameer Wankhede
CBI registers corruption case against ex-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, who investigated Aryan Khan drug case; raids on at 29 locations.
Cal HC to hear Abhishek Banerjee's application in teacher recruitment case on Monday
The Calcutta High Court on Friday said it will hear on Monday next an application by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in a teacher recruitment case by one Soumen Nandy, in which a judge had directed the CBI to keep a public speech by the TMC leader within the ambit of its probe. (PTI)
One killed, another injured after fall from roof in Kolkata
One person was killed while another was seriously injured after the duo allegedly fell from the roof of an under construction building in the southern part of the city's Regent Park, a senior police officer said on Friday.
The two persons were consuming liquor on the roof of the building and allegedly fell down from there on Thursday evening, the officer said, reported PTI.
Date released for next year's class 10, 12 exams
CBSE class 10, 12 exams for next year to be conducted from February 15, 2024, said exam controller Sanyam Bhardwaj.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class 10 exam results announced
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE Class 10th Board Result 2023. Earlier today, CBSE declared the class 12th results. Check your result here cbseresults.nic.in.
PM Modi addresses gathering at Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan in Gandhinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday while addressing a gathering at at Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan in Gujarat's Gandhinagar said, “Lakhs of teachers have contributed to the making of the National Education Policy this time...today, India, making new opportunities as per the needs of the 21st century and the new National Education Policy was made keeping this in mind.” (ANI)
Delhi police record WFI president's statement based on wrestlers' complaint
Delhi police on Friday said that the statement of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been recorded based on the complaint filed by the wrestlers, ANI reported.
“Brij Bhushan denied the allegations levelled against him. SIT has been formed with six police teams including four women police officers,” police said. SIT has been formed with six police teams including four women police officers. A team of ten people was formed under the supervision of a woman DCP.
Delhi's AAP Govt moves SC over transfer of services secretary
Less than 24 hrs after the Supreme Court held that the Delhi Govt will have the power to control bureaucrats in the NCT, AAP Govt moves SC to complain that Centre isn't initiating the transfer of services secretary ordered by it yesterday. CJI says he'll consider listing it.
Delhi court extends Manish Sisodia's custody till June 2 in CBI case
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court extends former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till June 2 in the CBI case. Consideration of the charge sheet pending before the court.
UGC formulates 'National Higher Education Qualification Framework
UGC has formulated the 'National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF)' to facilitate transparency and comparability of Higher Education Qualification at all levels: University Grants Commission (UGC), ANI reports.
NCP leader Jayant Patil sought 10 days time from ED to appear before the agency
NCP leader Jayant Patil sought 10 days time from ED to appear before the agency. Enforcement Directorate had sent a summon to Jayant Patil and called him for questioning today, in connection with the IK&FS scam, ANI reported.
Pak press councillor in Washington fuels anti-India narrative in US
Spewing venom against India, the Press Counsellor of the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, Sarfraz Hussain called on the international community to not remain silent as India is to host the G20 tourism summit in Srinagar.
EC dismisses Congress’ concerns about EVMs used in Karnataka having been deployed in South Africa
The Election Commission of India dismisses Congress’ concerns about EVMs used in Karnataka having been deployed in South Africa, which does not even use EVMs, ANI reported.
SC to hear SEBI plea seeking time extension for probe into Hindenburg report today
The Supreme Court on Friday will hear the pleas on the Adani-Hindenburg row, filed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking to extend the time to conclude the investigation in the Hindenburg report by a period of 6 months, reports ANI.
California governor likely to announce bigger budget deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday is expected to announce an even bigger budget deficit than the $22.5 billion hole that he confronted in January, reflecting an economy burdened by a sagging stock market and disrupted by a series of powerful winter storms that delayed billions of dollars in tax payments, reports AP.
Delhi Crime branch busts three extortion modules of Goldy Brar-LawrenceBishnoi gang
Delhi crime branch busts three extortion modules of Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Further details awaited: Delhi Police, reports ANI.
A total of 8 people have been apprehended and 6 weapons recovered. Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang members are using juveniles for extortion: Crime Branch
DPS Mathura Road school receives bomb threat over email: Delhi Police
Information was received yesterday regarding bomb threat e-mail received by DPS Mathura Road school. Police and Bomb Disposal Squad reached the school. Later it was found that the e-mail was sent by a student, reports ANI.
China asks Taliban to protect rights, interests of women in Afghanistan
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked the Taliban to adopt "moderate and prudent" domestic and foreign policies, and protect the rights and interests of women in Afghanistan, Tolo News reported.
Brother of the gangster Tillu Tajpuria’s aide dies by suicide: Delhi Police
25-year-old Bunty, brother of the gangster Tillu Tajpuria’s aide allegedly died by suicide. Family members heard a gunshot yesterday and found him lying in a pool of blood. He was declared brought dead at the hospital: Delhi Police, reports ANI.

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