Highlights: Navjot Singh Sidhu walks out of Patiala jail after serving 10 months' term
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Senior BJP leader, ex-Punjab minister Swarna Ram passes away at 83
Senior BJP leader and former Punjab minister Chaudhary Swarna Ram passed away here on Saturday evening, PTI reported citing his family.
He was 83.
A prominent Dalit face of the party in the state, Ram was living with his son Mohan Lal Banga, a former MLA.
'Savarkar isn't national issue…': NCP chief Sharad Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that the progressive things by Savarkar should be considered. “There is no need to discuss any topic about those who are not here. Savarkar is not a national issue,” Pawar said.
Criminal wanted in 2020 attack on Suresh Raina's relatives gunned down in Muzaffarnagar
Officials on Saturday stated that criminal wanted in 2020 attack on cricketer Suresh Raina's relatives gunned down by police in shoot-out in Muzaffarnagar, PTI reported.
Naxalite neutralised during encouter with Gadchiroli police in Maharashtra
One naxalist neutralised during an encounter between Gadchiroli police and naxalites in Maharashtra, news agency ANI reported. There was input that a large congregation of naxals is present near Todgatta to intimidate villagers, and they were planning large-scale ambushes and attacks on police parties.
Fake doctor held for carrying out abortions in Gurugram
A 46-year-old fake doctor was arrested for allegedly carrying out abortions and selling pregnancy termination kits, police said.
Ramendra Nath Biswas, a class 12 pass-out, was running Rajlaxmi Clinic on Teekli road in Badshahpur for the last five years. He was treating pregnant women without any valid degree and also selling medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) kits to them, they said, reported PTI.
Survey shows public support for some forms of govt surveillance
A survey has shown a "high-level" of public support for certain forms of government surveillance like through CCTV cameras even as the poor and groups such as Dalits and Muslims have the "least" trust in the police, reported PTI.
Vande Bharat trains are technologically advanced: PM Modi at Bhopal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi after flagging off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat train at Bhopal said, “There has been 100% occupancy in Vande Bharat trains. They are technologically advanced, clean, and on-time. There has been no instance of black marketing of tickets either.”
PM Modi flags off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat train at Rani Kamlapati railway station in the presence of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Boxing champion Nikhat Zareen received warm welcome as she arrives at Hyderabad
Dubai-bound FedEx aircraft hit by bird, emergency landing at Delhi airport
A full emergency landing was declared at 10.46am on Saturday after flight no FX5279 was hit by a bird soon after its take off.
Navjot Singh Sidhu set to walk out of Patiala jail
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, after spending about 10 months in Patiala's central jail, is set to walk free in a road rage case in 1988 on Saturday. Several Congress leaders and supporters assembled outside the prison to accord the 59-year-old former cricketer a grand welcome upon his release and chanted “Navjot Sidhu zindabad”, news agency PTI reported.
Pakistan's March CPI inflation soars to 50-year high of 35.37%
Pakistan's consumer price index rose to 35.37% in March from a year earlier, accelerating from February's 50-year high of 31.5%, the statistics bureau said on Saturday.
Kanjhawala hit and drag case | Delhi police are to file a charge sheet against seven accused
Delhi police will file a charge sheet against seven accused in the Kanjhawala hit and drag case. The Police have invoked murder, destruction of evidence, conspiracy and other sections against four accused namely Manoj, Mithun, Krishan and Amit.
Sanjay Raut gets death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and MP Sanjay Raut has allegedly received a death threat message from Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Mumbai Police said on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh | Naxals set ablaze a passenger bus in Malewahi area
Massive fire breaks out at textile shop in Kerala's Kozhikode
A massive fire broke out at a leading textile shop triggering panic among locals in Kozhikode district of northern Kerala on Saturday morning.
Rahul Gandhi to hold 'Jai Bharat' rally in poll-bound Karnataka
Ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold Jai Bharat rally in Kolar on April 9.
India reports 2,995 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 16,354
India on Saturday reported 2,995 new Covid-19 cases. The active caseload stands at 16,354, according to data shared by Union health ministry website.
Fire breaks out Kerala's Kozhikode
Rajasthan govt to appeal against acquittal of accused in 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case in SC
The Rajasthan government will appeal in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of the accused in the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.
IndiGo crew member allegedly molested, Swedish national held
Mumbai: Swedish national arrested for allegedly molesting a crew member onboard a Bangkok-Mumbai flight, on Thursday after a complaint by IndiGo Airlines crew members. Arrested accused was granted bail by Andheri court on Friday. Further probe underway, reports ANI citing police.
PM Modi greets people on Utkala Dibasa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the foundation day of Odisha, celebrated as 'Utkala Dibasa.'
Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by ₹91.50
Petroleum and oil marketing companies reduced the price of Commercial LPG cylinders by ₹91.50 per unit with immediate effect from Saturday.
PM Modi lauds HAL
PM Narendra Modi congratulates HAL for the "highest-ever revenue from operations of around ₹26,500 Crores for FY 2022-23 as against ₹24,620 for the previous FY".
Pope Francis expected to be discharged from hospital
Pope Francis was set to leave hospital on Saturday after a three-night stay for treatment of bronchitis, and begin preparations for the most important week in the Christian calendar.
PM Modi to flag off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express today
Taiwan says 10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, normally an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Reuters reported on Saturday citing Taiwan's defence ministry, as Beijing continues its military activities near the island.
Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya at AIIMS, Rishikesh
Kalakshetra students call off protest after professor booked for sexual harassment
Students of Kalakshetra Foundation's Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts in Tamil Nadu's Chennai have announced to call off their protest after Chennai police filed an FIR against in the alleged sexual harassment case.
Spain's Asturias ravaged by fires
The region of Asturias in northern Spain was ravaged by more than 90 wildfires on Friday, most of them believed to have been started by arsonists whom the region's leader called "fire terrorists".
Over 600 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blazes and several towns have been evacuated as police closed off roads and highways.
Survey soon to identify illegal immigrants: Manipur CM
House-to-house survey will be done soon to identify illegal immigrants...If we want to do NRC, we can't do it alone, we need approval from the Centre. We've already constituted a population commission & now through it, we'll identify (illegal immigrants): Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Tornados slam Arkansas, shredding rooftops and tossing cars
A tornado raced through Little Rock and surrounding areas Friday, splintering homes, overturning vehicles and tossing trees and debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. There were early reports at least two dozen people hurt, some critically. Another tornado hit the town of Wynne in the eastern part of the state near the Tennessee border, and officials reported widespread damage there including destroyed homes and downed trees.
Trump raises over USD 4 million in 24 hours
Former US president Donald Trump raised over USD 4 million in 24 hours after a grand jury in Manhattan voted to indict him for his role in paying hush money to a porn star, his office has said.
Significantly, over 25 per cent of donations came from first-time donors to the Trump Campaign.
PM Modi to flag off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express today
Taiwan says 10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, normally an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Reuters reported on Saturday citing Taiwan's defence ministry, as Beijing continues its military activities near the island.
Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya at AIIMS, Rishikesh
Kalakshetra students call off protest after professor booked for sexual harassment
Students of Kalakshetra Foundation's Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts in Tamil Nadu's Chennai have announced to call off their protest after Chennai police filed an FIR against in the alleged sexual harassment case.
Spain's Asturias ravaged by fires
The region of Asturias in northern Spain was ravaged by more than 90 wildfires on Friday, most of them believed to have been started by arsonists whom the region's leader called "fire terrorists".
Over 600 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blazes and several towns have been evacuated as police closed off roads and highways.
Survey soon to identify illegal immigrants: Manipur CM
House-to-house survey will be done soon to identify illegal immigrants...If we want to do NRC, we can't do it alone, we need approval from the Centre. We've already constituted a population commission & now through it, we'll identify (illegal immigrants): Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Tornados slam Arkansas, shredding rooftops and tossing cars
A tornado raced through Little Rock and surrounding areas Friday, splintering homes, overturning vehicles and tossing trees and debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. There were early reports at least two dozen people hurt, some critically. Another tornado hit the town of Wynne in the eastern part of the state near the Tennessee border, and officials reported widespread damage there including destroyed homes and downed trees.
Trump raises over USD 4 million in 24 hours
Former US president Donald Trump raised over USD 4 million in 24 hours after a grand jury in Manhattan voted to indict him for his role in paying hush money to a porn star, his office has said.
Significantly, over 25 per cent of donations came from first-time donors to the Trump Campaign.