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10 Mar 2023
Agnipath Scheme10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in BSF, exemption from physical test
The Centre on Thursday announced a 10% reservation in the Border Security Forces (BSF) for the retirees of the Agnipath scheme.
10 Mar 2023
Manish SisodiaSisodia bought SIMs, phones under others' names: ED to court
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the court on Friday that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, arrested for his alleged involvement in the Delhi liquor policy scam, used SIM cards and phones bought under someone else's names.
10 Mar 2023
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: School staff booked for teaching Bible to students
The principal of a school in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla was booked on Thursday for allegedly teaching students the Bible and taking them to church, the police said, reported PTI.
10 Mar 2023
MurderJammu: Man stabs doctor girlfriend to death, attempts suicide later
A 27-year-old woman doctor, named Sumedha Sharma, was allegedly found stabbed to death at her boyfriend's house in Jammu, the police said, reported India Today.
10 Mar 2023
OYO RoomsOYO founder Ritesh Agarwal's father dies after falling from building
Ramesh Agarwal, the father of OYO Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal, died after falling from the 20th floor of a high-rise building in Gurugram, Haryana, on Friday, reported NDTV.
10 Mar 2023
Manish SisodiaDelhi Liquor Policy case: ED gets 7-day custody of Sisodia
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seven-day custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
10 Mar 2023
Holi22-year-old Japanese woman assaulted during Holi celebrations in India
A 22-year-old Japanese woman was allegedly harassed by a group of revelers during Holi celebrations in India, reported MoneyControl.
10 Mar 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka reports first H3N2 death a week after lab report
Karnataka reported the first death from H3N2 influenza in the state on Friday, a week after lab reports confirmed the virus.
10 Mar 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)IRCTC scam: ED conducts raids on several locations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly raided several locations on Friday concerning the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam. Raids are also underway at Lalu Prasad Yadav's aide and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Syed Abu Dojana's Patna residence.
10 Mar 2023
BiharBihar: 56-year-old Muslim man lynched on suspicion of carrying beef
A 56-year-old Muslim man from Hasanpur village of Bihar's Siwan succumbed to injuries in a hospital on Tuesday after allegedly being thrashed by a mob on suspicion of carrying beef, NDTV reported.
10 Mar 2023
RajasthanRajasthan: Widows of Pulwama martyrs detained outside Sachin Pilot's residence
Rajasthan police on Friday detained the widows of three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans, who were martyred in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, from a protest site outside Congress MLA Sachin Pilot's residence, reported India Today.
09 Mar 2023
Central Pay Commission7th Pay Commission: Government employees may soon receive salary hikes
The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is reportedly planning to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) and fitment factor for nearly 50 lakh government employees.
09 Mar 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra budget: Honorarium for farmers, financial aid for girls, women
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the state budget on Thursday and dedicated it to Farmers, women, youth, employment, and the environment in accordance with the "Panchamrut" principle.
09 Mar 2023
Manish SisodiaED arrests Manish Sisodia a day before scheduled bail hearing
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday after interrogating him in Tihar Jail in connection with the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam.
09 Mar 2023
KochiKochi: Residents gasp for breath in aftermath of Brahmapuram fire
Residents in Kochi, Kerala, are complaining of breathlessness and discomfort, eight days after a massive fire at the Brahmapuram dump site started, India Today reported.
09 Mar 2023
GujaratGujarat IAS officer thrashed, held hostage during project inspection: Report
An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was reportedly thrashed and held hostage by a group of individuals associated with fishing activity during his recent visit to a village near Gujarat's Dharoi Dam in Sabarkantha district, the police revealed on Wednesday.
09 Mar 2023
KeralaActor Shukkur, wife Sheena remarry to financially secure daughters' future
Actor-lawyer Shukkur Vakkeel and his wife of 29 years, Sheena, remarried under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) in Kerala on Wednesday, reported Hindustan Times.
09 Mar 2023
Air IndiaKerala: Air India cabin crew arrested for smuggling gold
A cabin crew of Air India was arrested at the Kochi Airport in Kerala on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle gold, reported ANI.
09 Mar 2023
GujaratAustralian PM Anthony Albanese, Modi watch cricket match in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, who is on his maiden visit to India, watched a cricket match in Gujarat with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, ANI reported.
08 Mar 2023
DelhiBuilding collapses in Delhi's Bhajanpura, no injuries reported
A building collapsed in Delhi's Vijay Park area of Bhajanpura on Wednesday afternoon, ANI reported.
08 Mar 2023
Uttar PradeshMan transporting cows shot at in Uttar Pradesh; probe launched
A truck driver, named Prem Singh Yadav, was shot at in the Mohan Nagar area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, while transporting cows on Wednesday, ANI reported.
08 Mar 2023
Uttar Pradesh PolicePriyanka Gandhi's PA booked for 'misbehaving' with 'Bigg Boss' contestant
Uttar Pradesh Police booked Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's personal assistant (PA) for allegedly misbehaving and threatening Bigg Boss 16 contestant Archana Gautam.
08 Mar 2023
Health & WellnessIndia sees a huge increase in flu and adenovirus cases
A dramatic increase in both influenza and adenovirus has become a major subject of concern in India.
08 Mar 2023
KarnatakaKSDL involved in another Rs. 20 crore scam: Government documents
Scam-hit Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) has been found to be involved in yet another scam of Rs. 20 crore.
08 Mar 2023
MumbaiMumbai: Man dies after hit by water balloon during Holi
A 41-year-old man, who worked in a trade-sharing firm, died on Monday after a water balloon allegedly hit his head, Mid-day reported.
08 Mar 2023
PunjabPunjab: 24-year-old Canadian resident lynched to death, video goes viral
A 24-year-old Canadian resident was allegedly stabbed to death by a mob in Punjab after he objected to playing loud music, India Today reported.
08 Mar 2023
Delhi Liquor PolicyDelhi Liquor Policy case: ED summons KCR's daughter Kavitha
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) daughter K Kavitha on Thursday to probe suspected money laundering in the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam.
08 Mar 2023
Delhi PolicePowerful evidence against Aaftab Poonawalla; he knew to dismember: Police
The Delhi Police on Tuesday said that they have powerful and compelling circumstantial evidence against Aaftab Poonawalla in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.
07 Mar 2023
Manish SisodiaJailed Manish Sisodia under CCTV surveillance, surrounded by dreaded criminals
Tough days are likely ahead for former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who is currently lodged in the Tihar Jail.
07 Mar 2023
SwiggyNetizens trend #HinduPhobicSwiggy ahead of Holi; here's why
Foodtech giant Swiggy has landed up in yet another controversy just ahead of Holi due to a billboard advertisement.
07 Mar 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Liquor policy: ED arrests businessman Arun Pillai; Sisodia's questioning likely
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai in connection to the Delhi liquor policy scam case.
07 Mar 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Land-for-jobs scam: Now, CBI questions Lalu Yadav; daughter alleges harassment
The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday questioned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder and former Union railways minister Lalu Prasad Yadav at his daughter's Delhi residence in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
07 Mar 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand: 3 back-to-back earthquakes felt in span of 12 hours
Three earthquakes of mild intensity struck Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi within a span of 12 hours on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, reported Mint.
07 Mar 2023
Randeep GuleriaSteep rise in H3N2, COVID-19 cases; masks, other measures return
Respiratory illnesses due to Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 and COVID-19 cases reportedly witnessed a steep rise over the last week in India, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures.
07 Mar 2023
Conrad SangmaConrad Sangma sworn in as Meghalaya CM in Modi's presence
National People's Party (NPP) leader Conrad Sangma on Tuesday took oath as the chief minister of Meghalaya for his second consecutive term in the presence of PM Narendra Modi.
07 Mar 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Wildfires destroy over 107 hectares of forest cover
More than 107 hectares of forest cover in Uttarakhand have been hit by wildfire incidents since January this year, according to the state's Forest Department, reported India Today.
06 Mar 2023
Rashtriya Swayamsevak SanghRSS women's wing wants to teach babies 'sanskar' in womb
The Samvardhinee Nyas, a unit of the Rashra Sevika Samiti—the women's wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—has reportedly launched a campaign called Garbha Sanskar (pregnancy culture) to "impart cultural values to babies in the womb."
06 Mar 2023
NagpurNagpur: 15-year-old delivers baby after watching online videos, kills newborn
While do-it-yourself (DIY) videos online are helpful in learning various skills and overcoming several daily obstacles, they do come with many knowledge limitations.
06 Mar 2023
Delhi Liquor PolicySisodia's custody extended till March 20, moved to Tihar Jail
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was moved to Tihar Jail No. 1 on Monday after a special court remanded him to judicial custody till March 20.
06 Mar 2023
Manish SisodiaAAP leader Manish Sisodia to be produced in court today
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is in the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) custody, will reportedly be produced in a local court on Monday.