Modi govt needs tuition on democracy: Rahul Gandhi

Continuing the protest against the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, December 14, tweeted that the government “needed a lesson” on democracy. “The Modi government needs tuition on the importance of debate and dissent in a democracy,” he said. Twelve Opposition…

Covid-19: Tamil Nadu govt bans gathering at beaches on December 31, January 1

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced banning public gathering at all beaches in the state on December 31 and January 1, effectively curbing new year celebrations, as part of its Covid-19 prevention measures. Announcing certain relaxations, Chief Minister MK Stalin said classes for students from Standard 6-12…

Rajasthan: Teen kills 12-year-old cousin after tiff over online gaming tokens in Nagaur

A16-year-old boy from Ladnu in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan strangled his 12-year-old cousin after a quarrel over payment tokens in online games. The accused then buried the body in a field and then sought a ransom of Rs 5 lakh from the deceased’s uncle over social media. Police said he planned on using the…

PM Modi in Varanasi: Conclave with CMs of BJP-ruled states, programme at Swarved Mahamandir | Day 2 details

On his 48-hour visit to Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Monday. On Tuesday, he will chair a conclave with chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and he is also scheduled to attend a programme at the Swarved Mahamandir .…

West Bengal CID busts fake arms licence racket, 6 held

The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) busted a fake arms licence racket and arrested six people from Burdwan and North 24 Parganas. Around 36 fake seals of different officials of West Bengal and other states, five fake arms licences and five arms and ammunition were recovered from the accused. As per…

Antilia bomb scare accused to stay in jail despite bail as court wants to hear NIA appeal

Antilia bomb scare and businessman Mansukh Hiran death case accused Naresh Gaur will be in prison for five more days despite getting bail as the Bombay High Court will hear the National Investigation Agency or NIA’s appeal on December 15. Gaur, an alleged cricket bookie from Bhuj who is accused of arranging fake SIM…

IAF constitutes tri-service court of inquiry to investigate chopper crash in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor

Indian Air Force (IAF) has constituted a tri-service court of inquiry to investigate the cause of the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on December 8. The IAF has appealed to avoid speculation around the chopper crash that killed CDS General Bipin Rawat and 12 others in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. “IAF has…

India registers 8,503 new Covid-19 cases, 624 deaths in last 24 hours

India has registered 8,503 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 9.7 per cent lower than yesterday. It brings the total caseload to 3,46,74,744. 1. Top five states which have registered maximum cases are Kerala with 4,169 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 789 cases, Tamil Nadu with 698 cases, West Bengal with 567…

Brigadier LS Lidder’s wife kisses his coffin, daughter emotional at Delhi’s Brar Square | Video

The wife and daughter of Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder, who lost his life in the IAF chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, paid their last respects to him at the Brar Square Crematorium in Delhi. His wife kissed his coffin, which was draped with the national flag and decorated with flowers. The video of the…

Vinod Kambli loses Rs 1 lakh in online fraud, police recover amount

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli recently became a victim of cyber fraud. A fraudster impersonated a private bank’s executive on phone and withdrew Rs 1.14 lakh from his account on the pretext of updating his know your customer (KYC) details. The incident came to light on December 3 after Kambli approached the…