Mumbai boat accident: Thirteen dead after naval vessel hits passenger ferry
MUMBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) — At least 13 people died when an Indian naval boat collided with a passenger ferry with more than 100 passengers which then capsized off the coast of financial capital Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said. The navy said 99 people were rescued with efforts ongoing for others. “An
Gadkari among BJP MPs absent during ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills’ LS introduction, party likely to issue notice
It is not clear yet if those not present had informed the party about their absence due to prior engagement or any other reason. FILE: India’s minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari addresses the gathering during the 8th National Convention of Sahakar Bharati in Amritsar The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
India, China set to hold special representatives’ meeting tomorrow
As agreed by the two countries, the “23rd meeting of Special Representatives for China-India boundary question” will be held in Beijing on December 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced in Beijing. India’s Special Representative for the dialogue is National Security Advisor Ajit Doval while the Chinese side is headed at the
Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Upset MLAs, govt’s reassurance & CM’s ‘audit’ plan
The 10-day-old BJP-led Mahayuti ministry in Maharashtra saw its first expansion in Nagpur Sunday, with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42 Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan, state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Dy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar and others during the swearing-in ceremony of the ministers
Actor Allu Arjun freed from Hyderabad prison in Pushpa 2 screening death case
Actor Allu Arjun spent the night in prison as the bail formalities could not be completed Friday night. Actor Allu Arjun Released from Hyderabad Prison in Connection to Pushpa 2 Screening Death Case In a shocking turn of events, renowned South Indian actor Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad prison earlier this
Decode Politics: With Centre set to introduce ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Parliament, what’s next
The Ram Nath Kovind Committee, which the Narendra Modi government set up in 2023 to suggest how elections to the Lok Sabha, Assemblies, and municipalities could be held simultaneously, suggested a roadmap in its report in March. Once “One Nation, One Election” becomes a reality, say in 2029, if the Lok Sabha
Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash suicide: Supreme Court lists 8 factors to decide alimony
The court says the permanent alimony amount should be decided in such a manner that does not penalise the husband but ensures a decent standard of living for the wife A case has been filed at the Marathahalli police station based on the complaint filed by Atul’s brother, Bikas Kumar, against four people,
Over 40 Delhi Schools Get Bomb Threat, Students Sent Back
DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar are among the 44 schools that received a bomb threat, prompting action. Over 40 Delhi schools received a bomb threat on Monday morning. DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar are among the 44 schools that received a threat,
Farmers’ ‘Dilli Chalo’ march to Parliament today, city braces for jams again
Farmers will resume their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, over a host of demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP. Tight security and heavy barricading are in place at the borders near Delhi in view of the protest In Short · Tight security at Punjab-Haryana borders as farmers to resume march
Cricketers Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi’s ‘heartbreaking’ reaction after Afghanistan Taliban bans health studies for women
The Taliban is reportedly planning to impose a new ban on women enrolling in nursing and midwifery courses, marking the latest restriction on women’s education. Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have expressed their dismay over the Taliban’s recent decision to ban women from studying health-related fields, such as midwifery and nursing. They described