September 22, 2024 12:51 PM

J&K: BSF foiled infiltration attempt by terrorists along International Border 

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Border Security Force (BSF) today foiled an infiltration attempt by a terrorist along the International Border and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the infiltration attempt was scuttled by the troops in the R S Pu...

September 22, 2024 12:46 PM

NHRC takes suo moto cognizance of CA’s death due to alleged excessive workload

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo moto cognizance of the reported death of a chartered accountant girl from Kerala in Pune due to alleged excessive workload in a private company. The Commission expressed serious concern over the incident and urged the businesses to review the...

September 22, 2024 12:36 PM

22 people killed, several injured in Israeli airstrike on school in northern Gaza

At least 22 people have been killed and several injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school in northern Gaza yesterday. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the strike in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City left another 30 people wounded, with many of the casualties being women and children. Meanwhile, ...

September 22, 2024 11:45 AM

PM Narendra Modi to address gathering of Indian community in New York tonight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of the Indian community in New York tonight. He reached New York and was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora. Mr. Modi will also be interacting with CEOs of leading US-based companies to foster greater collaborations between the two countries ...

September 22, 2024 11:04 AM

PM Modi reiterates India’s commitment to protect rhinos

On the occasion of World Rhino Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India’s commitment to protect rhinos. In a social media post, Mr Modi complimented workers who have been involved in rhino conservation efforts over the last many years. He said it is a matter of immense pride that India...

September 22, 2024 9:19 AM

Railway services affected in Bihar due to flood and rain

In Bihar, train services have been stopped on the Jamalpur-Bhagalpur rail section after rail tracks submerged between Sultanganj and Ratanpur stations. The rising water level of Ganga is touching the girder of the rail bridge between Sultanganj and Ratanpur stations. The Ganga River is showing an un...

September 22, 2024 9:17 AM

Delhi’s CM Atishi allocates portfolios to her newly sworn-in ministers

Delhi's Chief Minister Atishi has allocated portfolios to her newly sworn-in ministers. The new cabinet currently has five members along with the CM. Chief Minister Atishi will head 13 departments, including Education, Power and Finance. Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj will hold the charge of eight...

September 22, 2024 10:58 AM

India defeated USA in penultimate round of Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary

In the ongoing Chess Olympiad, India is on the cusp of winning two gold medals after the men’s team defeated the second-placed USA in Budapest, Hungary. The women’s team also beat China to return to the top of the standings with one round to go in the tournament. The final round will begin at 2:30 P...

September 22, 2024 9:06 AM

Special Session of G7 Ministers Meeting on Culture held in Naples, Italy

Secretary, the Ministry of Culture, Arunish Chawla, has emphasised that culture should be seen as a dynamic force for growth rather than just a relic of the past. He stressed that recognising culture as a standalone goal in the post-2030 Sustainable Development Agenda represents a paradigm shift in ...

September 22, 2024 9:01 AM

IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall for next 5 days

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Vidarbha for the next five days and Chhattisgarh for the next four days. IMD added that isolated heavy rainfall is also expected over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the next seven days and in Assam and Meg...