Balotra- A major security lapse was reported in Rajasthan’s Balotra after a man managed to breach the security cordon at a venue prepared for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit, leading to the suspension of a station house officer (SHO). The Prime Minister was scheduled to visit Balotra to inaugurate the HPCL refinery project, but…
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Cairo, April 23, 2026: India and Egypt held the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Cairo, where both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and outlined plans to further strengthen bilateral defence ties. The discussions took place from April 20 to 22 with participation from senior officials of both countries. The Indian delegation was led by Joint…
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Lucknow- The first batch of Haj pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh began their journey on Wednesday, with 427 devotees departing from Lucknow for the annual pilgrimage. The group was flagged off from the Haj House in Sarojininagar by Danish Azad Ansari before proceeding to the airport for their flight. This year, a total of 17,065 pilgrims…
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New Delhi, April 23, 2026: The Government of India has intensified procurement operations under the PM AASHA scheme, expanding activities in Chhattisgarh while initiating a structured pulse procurement system in Bihar for the first time. The move is aimed at improving price support for farmers and strengthening the agricultural supply chain. In Bihar, organised procurement…
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Chandigarh- The Punjab government will conduct a statewide blackout mock drill on April 24 as part of an emergency preparedness exercise aimed at testing civil defence systems and coordination among multiple response agencies. According to officials, the exercise will begin at 8 pm across all districts following directions from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The…
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New Delhi- The 22-year-old UPSC aspirant who was allegedly raped and murdered in south Delhi’s Kailash Hills is being remembered by her family as a humble, ambitious young woman who was deeply focused on her goal of joining the civil services. Relatives said she was preparing seriously for the UPSC examination scheduled for May and…
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New Delhi- The investigation into the brutal rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman in south Delhi’s Kailash Hills has revealed a shocking development, with police stating that the prime accused, Rahul Meena, allegedly committed another sexual assault in Rajasthan just hours before the Delhi crime. According to officials, Meena travelled overnight to the national…
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New Delhi, April 23, 2026: The Delhi Jal Board has initiated a large scale door to door verification exercise across the city to streamline its consumer database and improve billing efficiency. The six month campaign is designed to address long standing gaps in water connection records while preparing the system for regular meter reading and…
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New Delhi- In a late-night operation in Rohini, Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested an absconding shooter linked to the Tillu Tajpuria gang after a brief encounter in which the suspect opened fire on police personnel. The accused, a 40-year-old proclaimed offender and life convict who had jumped parole, was also previously booked under serious criminal…
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Cairo- India continued their impressive run at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo by securing four more medals on the second day of competition, including three silver and one bronze. The Indian junior shooting squad delivered consistent performances across rifle and pistol events, strengthening their position on the overall medal table, where they currently…
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