Court seeks report on complaint seeking FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board for Aug 26 landslide deaths | India News

[ad_1] JAMMU: A court in Katra town of J&K’s Reasi district has asked police to submit an action taken report (ATR) over a complaint seeking an FIR against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims en route to the cave shrine in…

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PM Modi to witness ‘desi’ dog squads march on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas | India News

[ad_1] Border Security Force’s nearly 40 India-bred dogs- Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds- will participate in the National Unity Day Parade on October 31 NEW DELHI: Back in 2020, when the police and paramilitary forces heavily depended on foreign dog breeds like German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Belgian Malinois etc for their dog squads, Prime…

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‘Bike dragged under bus’: How Andhra fire mishap unfolded; motorcyclist, 19 passengers dead | India News

[ad_1] Charred remains of a Hyderabad-bound private bus that caught fire after a collision with a two-wheeler, near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. NEW DELHI: The blaze that engulfed a passenger bus in Andhra Pradesh in the wee hours of Friday was sparked when a motorcycle came under the vehicle and was dragged along,…

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‘So-and-so never named’: Siddaramaiah clarifies son’s successor comment; claims remark ‘twisted’ | India News

[ad_1] Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief ministerSiddaramaiah on Friday dismissed reports that his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah had named a successor, saying the remarks were “twisted” and that Yathindra had merely spoken about principles.“I spoke to him (Yathindra) and asked what exactly he had said. He told me he spoke only about principles and…

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Monetary benefits from use of bio-resources shared with local communities in Maharashtra, UP | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Recognising local communities as custodians of India’s rich biological heritage, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), which regulates access to the country’s biological resources, has shared monetary benefits generated out of use of such resources by commercial entities, with local communities in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh for pursuing conservation-related activities.Though the released amount…

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‘US controlled Pakistani nuclear arsenal’: Former CIA agent drops bombshell; reveals Washington expected India would strike after 26/11 | India News

[ad_1] John Kiriakou, Parvez Musharraf Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has revealed that the United States provided millions of dollars to Pakistan under former President Pervez Musharraf, in effect “purchasing” his cooperation.He also claimed that Musharraf handed over control of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to the US. “When I was stationed in Pakistan in 2002, I…

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Evening news wrap: Survivors recall terrifying Andhra bus blaze; Satara woman doctor’s suicide gets murky, cop suspended & more | India News

[ad_1] Survivors of the horrific Kaveri Travels bus fire in Andhra Pradesh recounted their desperate struggle to escape, while Maharashtra police suspended an officer after a woman doctor’s suicide triggered allegations of rape and harassment. Meanwhile, the Asia Cup trophy controversy deepened amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, and New Delhi moved closer to sealing a major…

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Will Bihar say ‘Tejashwi Bhava’? Mahagathbandhan’s latest election gamble explained | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After weeks of uncertainty, the Mahagathbandhan has finally placed its bet on Tejashwi Yadav, naming him as its chief ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. At 36, Tejashwi is now the youngest contender for the state’s top post.By choosing him, the Mahagathbandhan hopes to consolidate its traditional Muslim-Yadav (M-Y) base,…

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