The CBI today approached the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking documents related to fake travel bills allegedly submitted by a JD(U) MP Anil Kumar Sahani. The CBI sources said a team has again gone to the secretariat to collect the documents. The investigating agency has registered its first FIR in the LTC Leave Travel Concession(LTC) […]
India is inching towards a milestone in space technology with preparatory work in full swing at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota to launch the country’s first inter-planetary satellite to Mars tomorrow. An ISRO spokesman said, the countdown for the launch, which commenced yesterday has been progressing smoothly. The Launch Authorisation Board of Indian […]
India have clinched the seven-match ODI cricket series against Australia 3-2 . Two games of the series were washed out due to rain. In the series-deciding final in Bangalore last night, host India beat the visitors by 57 runs. Chasing a target of 384, Australia were all out for 326 in 45.1 overs. Earlier, put […]
Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma, passed away in Lahore today. She was suffering from Throat cancer. Pakistani Media quoting hospital sources said, Reshma was in coma for a month after being diagnosed with the disease. She is remembered in India for her famous song “Lambi Judai of the 1983 film Hero. Some of her other […]
In Uttar Pradesh, the State Advisory Board has confirmed detention of five persons under the provisions of the National Security Act, NSA for their role in Muzaffarnagar group clashes in September. They were accused of leading violent mobs in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli districts that resulted in group clashes. While Vikram Saini and Mukkaram were booked […]
The countdown for the launch of India’s first space mission to Mars began today at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. A spokesman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said over phone this morning that the 56 hours and 30 minutes countdown started as per schedule at 06.08 a.m. He said, it is […]
In Madhya Pradesh, the office of Chief Electoral Officer has taken several steps to increase the voters turnout in the upcoming state legislative assembly elections. Reports that 17 Central Awareness Observers have been appointed in the state to monitor voter’s awareness campaigns and media-related issues.
People in the national capital are celebrating Diwali with enthusiasm and zest. The whole city is immersed in the joyous celebrations of the festival. Police and fire brigade have made extensive arrangements to ensure an incident-free Diwali. Delhities are revelling in the festivities of deepawali. Dressed in their festive best, people are visiting their friends […]
Andhra Pradesh state Government has announced cashless health scheme for its employees. Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy has directed officials to launch the Employees Health Scheme to provide free medical treatment to employees, pensioners and their family members. About 70 lakh people will be benefitted under the new scheme. About 1885 procedures will be made […]
In Punjab, all six accused including five doctors and a former Haryana Police Inspector were convicted in connection with the 2002 infamous kidney scam. The Additional District Session Judge of Amritsar, GS Bakshi will announce the quantum of punishment next Friday. All accused, who were present in the court, were arrested and sent to the […]