Palampur, April 9 In a disturbing roadside confrontation in Himachal Pradesh, three youth from Punjab have been arrested after allegedly attacking the driver, conductor, and passengers of a long-distance Volvo bus with a knife and pistol, the police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near Bairghatta in the Bhawarna area of Kangra district on Wednesday […]
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Iran puts US on notice over fresh Lebanon strikes New Delhi, April 8 Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz to shipping until further notice, a dramatic move that comes in the wake of fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday. Iran also warned the United States to choose between promoting stability in Lebanon or […]
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New Delhi, April 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government has always prioritised women’s empowerment, describing the Women’s Reservation Act as a key step towards greater women-led governance in India. Commenting on a newspaper article by Union Minister Annpurna Devi on “Enhancing women’s legislative leadership”, Modi highlighted that increased representation of […]
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New Delhi, April 8 The Centre has told the Supreme Court that landmark rulings decriminalising adultery and same-sex consensual relationships were based on what it called a subjective use of “constitutional morality”, arguing that such judgments should not be treated as sound legal precedent. The submission was made on Wednesday before a nine-judge Constitution bench […]
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Chandigarh, April 8 In a major crackdown, Punjab Police have busted a suspected cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting three men and a juvenile, and recovering seven sophisticated pistols, 12 live cartridges and a motorcycle. Sharing details, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the early investigation points to links with Pakistan-based smugglers, with the accused using […]
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Shimla, April 8 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing the opposition of being deeply divided and failing to stand with the state on key financial issues, especially the row over RDG. Speaking in Shimla after returning from election campaigning in Assam, Sukhu said the […]
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Srinagar, April 8 A fresh spell of snowfall brought a wintry feel back to the higher reaches of Kashmir on Wednesday, with Gulmarg and parts of north Kashmir turning white again, while steady rain soaked Srinagar and several areas across the valley. The meteorological department said the changing weather is likely to persist until April […]
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New York, April 8 A US judge has agreed to hear billionaire Gautam Adani’s request to dismiss a fraud case brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a fresh legal turn in a closely watched dispute over alleged bribery and investor disclosures. The order, issued by a federal court in Brooklyn, New York, […]
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Shimla, April 8 A strong Western Disturbance has affected Himachal Pradesh, bringing fresh snowfall to high-altitude areas such as the Atal Tunnel Rohtang, Manali, and Kufri. Middle and lower elevations are experiencing continuous rainfall, leading to lower temperatures and a return of winter conditions. The Meteorological Centre Shimla has issued an orange alert for April […]
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Kapurthala, April 8 A woman in Punjab whose emotional appeal about losing four sons had drawn widespread attention has now lost her fifth son, family members and police said. Sonu, 32, died at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Amritsar on Tuesday after being referred there a day earlier for treatment, officials said. His […]
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