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Notorious criminal shot dead in police encounter

Ghaziabad, Jun 27: A notorious criminal, carrying a cash reward of Rs 15,000 on his head, was shot dead in an encounter with police officials here on Thursday, police said. Amir, who had several cases of loot and murder registered against him, allegedly shot at local resident Moni, […]

Assam govt stops transportation of elephants to Gujarat

Guwahati, Jun 27: The Assam government Thursday stopped transportation of four elephants to Gujarat for the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad due to prevailing heat wave in North-West India. The Gauhati High Court in a PIL had earlier this week asked the government to pass an appropriate order by […]

Homeless man killed after speeding car mounts pavement

New Delhi, Jun 27: A homeless man was killed and another injured after a speeding car veered off the road, mounted a pavement and hit them before overturning in north Delhi’s Kashmere Gate, police said Thursday. The incident took place on the intervening night of Wednesday-Thursday on a flyover […]

Bill likely to increase tenure of administrators in WB

Kolkata, Jun 27: In the wake of the BJP taking over half-a-dozen municipalities in the state after Trinamool Congress leaders switch sides, the ruling party is likely to bring in a new bill to enable administrators of municipalities to have a longer term in civic bodies. “A bill is […]

Four Zimbabwean students held in assault case in Gujarat

Vadodara, Jun 27: Four students, Zimbabwe nationals, have been arrested in a case of assault in Vadodara district of Gujarat, police said Thursday. The incident had taken place near Ankhol village in Vadodara tehsil late Tuesday night. The accused were identified as Tampivendse Montohari, Tafdzava Sumba, Mopvev Zoi and […]

Prospect of weak monsoon in India raises fears for crops, economy

MUMBAI – India’s monsoon rains were below average for the fourth straight week, with rainfall scanty over central and western parts of the country in the week ended on Wednesday, raising concerns about major crop production and the impact on the nation’s economy. Monsoon rains are crucial for […]

Sessions court refuses to hear Vijayvargiya’s bail plea

Indore, Jun 27:  BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya, arrested for assaulting a municipal official, Thursday failed to get relief from the sessions court here which refused to hear his bail application saying it has no jurisdiction. Judge B K Dwivedi said the sessions court was not empowered to hear […]

Make registration of marriages compulsory in Arunachal

Itanagar, Jun 27: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) Thursday demanded that registration of marriages be made compulsory in the state. Commission’s chairperson Radhilu Chai along with vice-chairperson Heyomai Towsik and members Hoksum Ori, Likha Joya and Techi Hunmai during a meeting with Chief Minister Pema Khandu […]

Shah, Malik hold talks on wide-ranging issues

Srinagar, Jun 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday held discussions on wide-ranging issues relating to equitable growth and development of the state, an official spokesperson said. The governor presented to Shah handicraft items representing the exquisite craftsmanship of Kashmir […]

Cache of arms seized from car in Assam

Dibrugarh (Assam), Jun 27: The police on Thursday recovered a cache of arms from an SUV coming from Nagaland and arrested three persons, including two women, in Dibrugarh district of Assam, police said. Dibrugarh Additional Superintendent of Police Dhrubajyoti Bora said a checking was in progress after the police […]

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