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Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting
At least three people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting in California area early on Saturday morning.
BJP announces list of 6 candidates for upcoming Tripura elections
Watch | PM Modi inspects Guard of Honour, reviews 'march past' at culmination of NCC Republic Day camp
Flight services restored at Kathmandu airport
Nepal: Around three hours after flights were halted at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, all services have now been restored, informed Airport Officials as reported by ANI.
Maoist killed in gunfight with security forces in J’khand’s Chatra district
A Maoist was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Saturday. The encounter between security forces and Maoist took place in a forest adjacent to Karimandar-Butkuiya village, some 250 km from the state capital Ranchi, PTI reported.
Mughal Garden renamed, will now be called ‘Amrit Udyan’
On the occasion of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the President of India has given a common name to the Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens as 'Amrit Udyan'.
Karnataka: Amit Shah holds roadshow in Kundgol, Dharwad
Union home minister Amit Shah holds roadshow in Kundgol, Dharwad. Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, former CM BS Yediyurappa also present.
TISS students to screen BBC documentary today inside campus, Mumbai BJP chief seeks police action
Bharatiya Janata Party's Mumbai president Ashish Shelar has sought police action against students of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) after they announced their plans to screen the controversial BBC documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ on the campus at 7pm on Saturday.
Delhi BJP executive panel meet: Party targets AAP govt; praises works by Centre
On the second day of the Delhi BJP executive committee's meeting, the party targeted the Arvind Kejriwal-led government over multiple issues and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the installation of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's statue at the India Gate and other Centre-led projects.
At a press conference held here on Saturday, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bhiduri alleged that the AAP dispensation was indulging in "corruption" in different departments such as excise and electricity as well as projects such as building classrooms.
Flights halted at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport due to system glitch, reports ANI
All flights have been halted in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu following a problem in the system.
IAF says 2 jets were involved in accident near Gwalior, one of 3 pilots sustained 'fatal injuries'
Indian Air Force stated that two fighter aircraft of IAF were involved in an accident near Gwalior on Saturday morning . “The aircraft were on routine operational flying training mission. One of the three pilots involved, sustained fatal injuries. An inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident,” the statement further read.
'India, not just land but expression of civilisation': PM Modi in Rajasthan's Bhilwara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the ceremony commemorating 1111th 'Avataran Mahotsav' of Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, said, “We take pride in the thousands of years old our history, civilisation & culture. Several civilisations of the world ended with time. Several attempts were made to break India geographically, culturally, socially & ideologically. But no power could finish India.”
Tripura poll: BJP releases first list of 48 candidates, Congress names 17
BJP on Saturday released first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming poll in the state of Tripura and stated that CM Manik Saha to contest from Town Bordowali, ANI reported. Congress also announed a list of 17 candidates.
‘Very sad..I pray that pilots are safe’: Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan responds to IAF aircrafts' crash
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took to Twitter on Saturday to respond on the news of he crash of Sukhoi-30 and Mirage-2000 aircraft of the Air Force near Kolaras in Morena. Read more
Two IAF aircraft crash near Madhya Pradesh's Morena
Two Indian Air Force fighter aircraft crashed in Pahadgarh area of Morena in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Morena additional superintendent of police Rai Singh Narwariya said, "Airforce team is reaching the spot to confirm about the plane and number of people present in it. Police found a hand near the plane." Read more
Chartered plane crashes in Rajasthan's Bharatpur, reports ANI
A chartered aircraft has crashed in Rajasthan's Bharatpur, ANI reported citing district collector. Police and administration have reached the spot.
Liquor smugglers attack police party in Bihar's Chapra for arresting one of their members
A police party was attacked by liquor smugglers in Bihar's Chapra while returning after arresting a liquor smuggler in Masoom Ganj, ANI reported. A member of the police party said, "They asked us where are we taking him and who we are. They became aggressive, started firing and pelting stones."
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren condoles deaths due to fire in Dhanbad's nursing home
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday condoled the deaths due to fire in the residential complex of RC Hazra Memorial Hospital in Dhanbad.
"Distraught due to the demise of six people, including doctor couple - Dr Vikas and Dr Prema Hazra..," the CM tweets.
Kharge writes to home minister Amit Shah over security Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday wrote to union home minister Amit Shah, seeking his intervention in ensuring adequate security to Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, PTI reported.
Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir's Pulwama
Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday morning joined Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra after it resumed from Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir amid tight security arrangements.
Five killed as fire breaks out at nursing home in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, reports PTI
Five people were killed in a fire break out in private nursing home in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, PTI reported citing officials.
Char Dham Yatra preparations started in Uttarakhand
Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee on Saturday stated that the preparations for ‘Char Dham Yatra’ have started. Portals of Kedarnath temple will open on April 26 and those of Gangotri-Yamunotri on April 22. Earlier, the date of opening portals of Shri Badrinath Dham was fixed for April 27.
Ankita Bhandari murder case: Polygraph test of main accused Pulkit Arya will be held from Feb 1-3
The polygraph test of the main accused Pulkit Arya in Ankita Bhandari murder case will be held from February 1 to 3 at Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Delhi, ANI reported.
PM Modi to address annual NCC PM rally in Delhi today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday address the annual NCC PM rally at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi at around 5:45 PM, according to a statement from Prime Minister's Office. This year, NCC is celebrating the 75th year of its inception. During the event, PM Modi will release a special Day Cover and a commemorative specially minted coin of ?75/- denomination, commemorating 75 successful years of NCC.
Palestinian gunman kills at least 7 in attack near Jerusalem synagogue
A Palestinian gunman opened fire outside an east Jerusalem synagogue Friday night, killing seven people, including a 70-year-old woman, and wounding three others before he was shot and killed by police, news agency AP reported citing officials. Read more
'Outraged and deeply pained,' says Biden on Tyre Nichols death
US President Joe Biden was 'outraged and deeply pained' to see the video of the Memphis police beating, news agency AFP reported. The US city of Memphis released graphic video footage of a fatal police assault on a 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols, on Friday, as cities across the country prepared for a night of protests against police brutality.
15th BRICS Summit to take place in South Africa's Durban in late August, reports ANI
The 15th BRICS Summit will take place in South Africa's Durban in late August, ANI reported.
'Outraged and deeply pained,' says Biden on Tyre Nichols death
US President Joe Biden was 'outraged and deeply pained' to see the video of the Memphis police beating, news agency AFP reported. The US city of Memphis released graphic video footage of a fatal police assault on a 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols, on Friday, as cities across the country prepared for a night of protests against police brutality.
15th BRICS Summit to take place in South Africa's Durban in late August, reports ANI
The 15th BRICS Summit will take place in South Africa's Durban in late August, ANI reported.