New Delhi, Aug 17 — As the National Testing Agency (NTA) faces public ire over re-examination for UGC-NET papers of three subjects after multiple errors were found in the question papers, the examination conducting body stated that it is proactively identifying issues and correcting them…
New Delhi, Aug 17 — Two e-rickshaw drivers were killed after a fire broke out at a rented premises in Delhi's Raghubir Nagar early Monday morning, police said. The victims were reportedly charging portable e-rickshaw batteries at the premises when the incident occurred.According to Delhi Police,…
Jaipur, Aug 17 — The Rajasthan government led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced new dates for the reservation lottery for Zilla Parishad members, Pradhans, Panchayat Samiti members, Sarpanches and Ward Panchs. At the district level, the reservation lottery for Zilla Parishad members,…
Kolkata, Aug 17 — The death toll in the hotel fire at Tarapith in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday rose to seven, confirmed the police, adding that the owner of the building has been arrested.Birbhum District Police Superintendent Vidit Raj Bundesh confirmed that the toll has risen and that…
Patna, Aug 17 — Leaders across party lines on Monday expressed their deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the stampede at Bihar’s Ashok Dham Temple. They also prayed for the speedy recovery and well-being of the devotees injured in the incident.Union Minister Rajiv…
Bharuch, Aug 17 — A fire broke out at a company's premises in the Dahej GIDC industrial area of Bharuch district on Monday, prompting the deployment of more than five firefighting teams.The blaze started in the company’s warehouse, where drums containing solvent were stored, officials said.The…
Patna, Aug 17 — A tragic incident occurred at Ranisarai Ganga Ghat in Patna's Bakhtiyarpur block on Monday when seven girls from the same family got caught in the strong current while bathing in the Ganga River. Three were rescued by locals, while four others went missing.The incident occurred at…
Mumbai, Aug 17 — A Level-I fire broke out in a commercial building on Kandiwali Station Road in Mumbai’s Kandivali West early Monday morning, with 11 people safely rescued from a lodging house on the second floor, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Mumbai Fire Brigade. The…
Jaipur, Aug 17 — The Rajasthan Education Department has issued new guidelines regulating the entry of outsiders, including media personnel, into government schools. Under the directives, photography, videography, interviews, audio recording and live streaming involving students or school activities…
Patna, Aug 17 — BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday once again submitted his resignation to the party chief Nitin Nabin, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. Poonawalla, who had tendered his resignation from all party posts, once again urged the BJP to accept…
New Delhi, Aug 17 — As the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the re-examination for the UGC-NET papers for three subjects after multiple errors were found in the question papers, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday took aim at the Central government and claimed that…
New Delhi, Aug 17 — At least two people were killed after a fire broke out at a warehouse in Delhi’s Raghubir Nagar in the early hours of Monday, officials said. The blaze was reportedly triggered by an explosion in e-rickshaw batteries.The Delhi Fire Services received information about the blaze…
Patna, Aug 17 — The Bihar government on Monday announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those who died in the stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai. At least seven people were killed, and more than 12 were injured in a stampede. The incident triggered chaos…
Mumbai, Aug 17 — Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, in a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra, S. Chockalingam, alleged major contradictions in electoral data released by election officials regarding form distribution, untraceable voters, and death-related deletions in Mumbai during the…
Patna, Aug 17 — Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday termed the stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai as tragic and unfortunate. He assured all possible assistance to the affected families and said that those responsible for the incident would face strict action. Sinha said he was…
Chennai, Aug 17 — The Tamil Nadu Women Development Corporation has issued a standard operating procedure for extending the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to students of Classes 6 to 8 in government and aided schools across the state. Under the guidelines, breakfast will be prepared and…
New Delhi, Aug 17 — The Special Staff of Shahdara District Police has arrested four persons for indulging in illegal gambling in the Geeta Colony area of Delhi. The police recovered Rs 87,630 in cash, 156 playing cards, gambling records and a calculator from the spot. The action was taken on the…
New Delhi, Aug 17 — Large crowds of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Delhi and neighbouring areas on the third Monday of Sawan, which coincided with Nag Panchami. Devotees arrived early in the morning to offer prayers, perform Jalabhishek and seek blessings of Lord Shiva. At the ancient…
New Delhi, Aug 17 — The national capital is likely to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi is expected to record a maximum temperature of around 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28…
Chennai, Aug 17 — The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has issued a Look Out Circular against Rathesh Raj Shanmugavel, one of the seven accused in a case involving alleged large-scale irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac), sources said. Rathesh…
Kolkata, Aug 17 — At least six people were killed and several others critically injured in a devastating fire at a five-storey hotel in Tarapith in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Monday. The injured persons are currently under treatment at the nearby Rampurhat Government Medical College and…