‘RSS stood with British’: Congress says INC ‘fought for freedom’; reminds PM Modi of VD Savarkar’s allegiance | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress questioned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) contribution to the nation as it celebrated its centenary on Wednesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming the journey “glorious.”The grand old party dug into history, pointing out RSS ideologue VD Savarkar’s “friendly relations with the British” while Congress “fought for freedom.”“Congress fought for freedom, RSS…

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J&K doctor arrested, suspended over sexual assault allegations | India News

[ad_1] JAMMU: A doctor posted at sub-district hospital of Banihal in J&K’s Ramban distrct was arrested on Tuesday after a patient accused him of sexual assault in his chamber. The health department later suspended the accused, Dr Girdhari Lal Manhas, a consultant gynaecologist, with immediate effect.According to police, Nadia Banoo, who is pregnant, had gone…

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Philippines earthquake: At least 69 killed; PM Modi expresses condolences | India News

[ad_1] Philippines earthquake; PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences over the deadly earthquake in The Philippines that killed at least 69 people. “Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. My thoughts and prayers are with the…

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UP CM Yogi performs Kanya Pujan at Gorakhnath Temple on Maha Navami | India News

[ad_1] Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India] October 1 (ANI): On the occasion of Maha Navami, the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the traditional Kanya Pujan at the Gorkhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Wednesday.During the ceremony, CM Yogi Adityanath paid homage to the divine forms of young girls, symbolising the…

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Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalised: Son says planned pacemaker implant procedure; 83-year-old leader stable | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday after doctors advised him to have a pacemaker implanted.His son, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, tweeted, “Sri Kharge was advised pacemaker to be implanted and is admitted to the hospital for the planned procedure. He is stable and doing…

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Boost for Tejas fleet: HAL receives 4th GE engine; $1 billion follow-on order likely in October | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: American firm GE Aerospace has handed over the fourth F404-IN20 fighter jet engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) against the 2021 order, HAL confirmed on Wednesday. The engines will power India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, which is being inducted into the Indian Air Force.HAL Chairman and Managing Director Dr…

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‘Blatant lies’ portraying Sonam Wangchuk as anti-national: Wife Angmo | India News

[ad_1] Gitanjali J Angmo during a press conference at the Press Club of India (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Condemning the allegations made against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as “blatant lies”, Gitanjali Angmo, his wife and co-founder of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh, said Tuesday that the narratives being built to project him as an “anti-national”…

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Environment-related offences increased by 30%, tobacco-linked crimes dominate the green violation figures in 2023 | India News

[ad_1] Air pollution (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: India reported 68,994 environment-related crimes in 2023 which is over 30% higher than the total number of such crimes (52,920) reported in 2022, shows the latest Crime in India report released by the home ministry’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) this week.Nearly 86% (59,279) of environment-related crimes,…

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