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Ajnala case update: Amritpal Singh sent to judicial custody till April 30

Ajnala: Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh was on Saturday remanded to judicial custody until April 30 by a local court in connection with the 2023 Ajnala police station siege case. The Punjab Police produced him before the court through videoconferencing from Dibrugarh, where he is currently lodged. The court order came after the completion of…

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Tragedy during Bihu season: Young dancer killed, 11 injured in Assam road crash

Guwahati: A festive journey turned tragic in Assam after a well-known Bihu performer lost her life and several others were injured in a road accident involving a mini bus and a trailer truck in Tamulpur district. The victim, Nishamoni Haloi, was travelling with her cultural troupe for a performance when the collision occurred in the…

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Kannur student death case: Court rejects bail for main accused doctor, grants relief to faculty member

Kannur: A sessions court in Kannur has denied anticipatory bail to the main accused doctor in connection with the death of a dental student, while granting relief to another faculty member. The order was passed by the Kannur District and Principal Sessions Court, which rejected the bail plea of M K Ram, former head of…

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No proof, no charges: Shraddha Kapoor, Nora Fatehi and Orry set to walk free in 2022 Mumbai drugs case

Mumbai: Actor Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi are expected to get relief in the 2022 Mumbai drugs case, with the Mumbai Police reportedly finding no evidence against them. According to sources, the police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell has completed its investigation and is preparing to file a supplementary chargesheet. The report suggests that the names of several…

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Kedarnath heli shuttle bookings sold out in 90 minutes; over 31,000 seats snapped up

Dehradun: Online booking for helicopter shuttle services to Kedarnath Temple witnessed an overwhelming response, with all 31,450 seats booked within just 90 minutes of opening, officials confirmed on Saturday. The booking window, managed through the IRCTC portal, began at 6 pm on April 15 and concluded by 7:28 pm as the last ticket was issued.…

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IMD issues nationwide heatwave alert as temperatures soar up to 44.5°C

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department has released a detailed heatwave advisory as temperatures continue to climb across large parts of the country, raising concerns over public health and safety. According to the latest assessment, several regions in northwest, central, and peninsular India are already recording maximum temperatures between 40°C and 44°C. The highest temperature…

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Cancer survivors are ‘true warriors’: Vice President highlights early detection and access to care in Jaipur

Jaipur: The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday described cancer survivors as “true warriors” and called for greater awareness, early detection, and collective action to combat the disease. He was addressing the 23rd Cancer Survivors’ Day event organised by Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Jaipur. Speaking at the event, the…

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Vice President calls on youth to become job creators at Rajasthan University convocation

Jaipur: The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed students at the 35th convocation ceremony of the University of Rajasthan, urging young graduates to take on the role of job creators and contributors to nation-building. Speaking at the event, he highlighted Rajasthan’s legacy of cultural richness and courage, noting that cities like Jaipur represent a…

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Gurugram demolition drive to expand across 29 HSVP sectors from April 27

Gurugram: The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) will begin a large anti-encroachment drive across several sectors in Gurugram starting April 27, officials said. The drive will cover sectors 1 to 57 and will target illegal structures on public land and internal roads. Residents and property owners have been asked to remove encroachments voluntarily before the…

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Delhi YouTuber held after 31 years in kidnapping-murder case of minor

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with a kidnapping and murder case dating back to 1995. The accused, Salim Khan, was apprehended from Loni in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district after evading arrest for over two decades. Police said Khan, who had been living…

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