In a horrific incident, a 23-year-old pregnant woman’s family has alleged that she was killed by her husband and mother-in-law over dowry demand in Rasulpur village in Gunnaur area in Sambhal, police said on Wednesday. Brijeesh (23) was allegedly beaten and fed some poisonous substance on Tuesday night by the[Read More…]
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Indigo bans children under the age of 12 from certain areas of the plane
In a bid to reduce strain on its passengers, Indigo airlines has come up with novel idea by introducing “Quiet Zones” in their flights. The budget airline, which flies to about 40 destinations has decided that rows 1-4 and 11-14 will be “quiet zones” where children under the age of[Read More…]
Will only share the credit, major share goes to PM: Parrikar on surgical strikes
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said credit for the surgical strikes that destroyed terrorist camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir must go to the Indian Army, adding that he would only share a part of it. Parrikar also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for green signaling the strikes. “Credit must[Read More…]
Activists outraged as Pakistani journalist barred from travelling abroad
Pakistani government has been slammed by Amnesty International for its “crude” imposition of a travel ban on Cyril Almeida for reporting the clash between civilian officials and military over covert support for militants. The assistant editor at Dawn, was placed under the country’s “Exit Control List,” and was forbidden from[Read More…]
Premier League: Liverpool bid to end woeful run against United
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will be looking to end a dismal Premier League run against Manchester United and build on a promising start to the campaign with victory over their bitter north west rivals on Monday. Resurgent Liverpool are three points ahead of United in the table as Jose Mourinho’s rebuilding[Read More…]
WC Qualifiers: Brazil go top, Paraguay stun Argentina, England held
Brazil powered to the top of the table in South America’s 2018 World Cup qualifying race on Tuesday with a victory over Venezuela as Argentina suffered a shock defeat at home to Paraguay. Goals from Manchester City teenager Gabriel Jesus and Chelsea’s Willian secured a 2-0 win over Venezuela in[Read More…]
Delhi shocker: 90-year-old man lives with wife’s corpse for four days, asks cops “not to wake her up”
Police were in for a shock after discovering 90-year-old Govind Ram Jethani, had spent four days with the corpse of his wife in his home in Kalkaji. He came out of his home on Monday morning and asked a neighbour for help When the police came to his house he[Read More…]
Pampore encounter: One terrorist killed as gunfire continues
The encounter in Pampore, Kashmir continued for the third day after a group of terrorists entered a government building. A police officer said that one of the terrorists is believed to be killed and forces have used 50 rockets, machines guns and explosives in efforts to kill or flush out[Read More…]
Shameful! Security officer arrested for molesting girl in Tripura
In a despicable act, a senior police officer was arrested in Tripura for allegedly molesting a tribal girl who was pandal-hopping during the Durga Puja festival along with her friend, police said on Monday. “A tribal girl lodged a complaint of molestation against Deputy Commandant of TSR (Tripura State Rifles)[Read More…]
Indian businessman buys ₹59.9 cr Dubai license plate for Rolls Royce
An Indian businessman has paid $9 million (₹59.9 cr) at auction to grab a single-digit car registration plate in Dubai, feeding a passion for “unique” number plates. Balwinder Sahani, who owns a Dubai-based property management company, spent AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) 33 million on the “D5” number plate, in[Read More…]
New record! Reliance Jio bags 16 million subscribers in 26 days
Reliance Jio has created a world record by grossing 16 million subscribers in its first month of operations, a company statement said on Sunday. The company commercially launched its services on September 5. “We are delighted and humbled by the overwhelming response across India to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio[Read More…]
VHP leader in burqa caught molesting women at Majlis in Allahabad
A Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader on Saturday night was thrashed and handed over to police after he was allegedly caught molesting women at a Muharram Majlis while wearing a burqa (veil). Police have registered a case against VHP district secretary Abhishek Yadav, who is the husband of BJP zila[Read More…]
WC Qualifiers: Italy survive Macedonia scare, Spain beat Albania
Lazio striker Ciro Immobile grabbed an injury-time winner as four-time champions Italy snatched a 3-2 comeback win at Macedonia on Sunday, narrowly avoiding a World Cup qualifying embarrassment. Italy, who had needed a late penalty to salvage a point against Group G rivals Spain on Thursday, were staring at a[Read More…]
Will jail Hillary if I win, says Trump at the 2nd US Presidential Debate
Donald Trump on Sunday attacked former President Bill Clinton for his treatment of women and vowed, if he won the White House, to put Hillary Clinton in jail for operating a private email server while US secretary of state. In a contentious town-hall debate, Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, said[Read More…]
Big blow! Lashkar-e-Taiba suffered maximum damage in surgical strikes
Terror outfit Lashker-e-Taiba or LeT suffered the maximum damage in the cross-Line of Control surgical strikes on terror launch pads carried out by the Indian army with assessment reports of radio intercepts indicating that around 20 of its terrorists were killed. The assessment reports available from Indian army field units[Read More…]
Kohli, Rahane tons put India in command on Day 2 against New Zealand
Indian captain Virat Kohli hammered a listless New Zealand attack with a superlative double hundred as the hosts piled up a mammoth 557 for five on the second day of the third cricket Test here. Kohli stroked his way to a career-best 211 and was brilliantly supported by Ajinkya Rahane,[Read More…]
Tragic: At least 3 killed, many injured in stampede at Mayawati’s rally
At least three people were on Sunday killed and at least 12 people injured in a stampede after a massive rally by BSP chief Mayawati at the Kanshi Ram Smarak Maidan. “A few people coming down the stairs at one of the two gates lost balance and fell on each[Read More…]
India at world’s centre stage but can do better, says Arun Jaitley
India is at the world’s centre stage more than ever before for “aspiring to do better in an adverse” environment, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said but cautioned that by its own yardstick, the country’s current growth rate is not enough. “More than even before we are at the centre[Read More…]
Let there be light! All villages to be electrified by May 2017: Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that all the villages in the country would get electricity connection by May 2017, a year before the 1000-day deadline set by the NDA government ends. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines also[Read More…]
Kalraj Mishra-led delegation in China to attend International SME fair
Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra is in China to attend the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF). Mishra reached Guangzho on Saturday with delegation of 124 Indian Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). India is partnering with Bureau of China International[Read More…]
Won’t drop out of race, says Trump after calls to quit over lewd remarks
US presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed on Saturday to remain in the race even as his campaign was thrown into crisis as both his wife and running mate criticized him and more than a dozen prominent Republicans withdrew support and urged him to drop out following news of a recording[Read More…]
Surgical strikes: How Indian Army planned Operation Ginger in 2011
India and Pakistan staged two of the bloodiest cross-border surgical strikes in 2011 which saw at least 13 soldiers were killed, and six of them decapitated. Five of those heads were carried across the border as trophies — two to Pakistan and three to India. Official documents, video and photographic[Read More…]
World Cup 2018 Qualifiers: England, Germany win, Norway go down
Gareth Southgate’s first game in charge for England resulted in a 2-0 victory over Malta in Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier while defending champions Germany strolled past the Czech Republic 3-0. Daniel Sturridge and Dele Alli scored first-half goals in front of a crowd of 82,000 at Wembley to steer[Read More…]
Stern warning! India won’t count bullets if attacked: Rajnath Singh
India will retaliate and “not count the bullets” if attacked, home minister Rajnath Singh said after assessing security on border with Pakistan in the wake of surgical strikes. Singh, who visited BSF’s Munabao Border Outpost, assured the security personnel that the government will do everything to improve the border infrastructure,[Read More…]
Telangana chief minister to present 11 kg gold crown to Goddess Durga
On the occasion of Durga Navratri, Telangana chief minister Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will present an 11.7 kg gold crown worth over ₹3 crore to Goddess Bhadrakali at Warangal on Sunday. The offering is towards fulfillment of Rao’s vow, which he had made during the agitation for a separate Telangana.[Read More…]