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Photo: IANSRahul Gandhi to Visit Jharkhand in November
Rahul Gandhi Jharkhand Visit: Khunti Meeting to Focus on PESA Rules and Gram Sabhas Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to visit Jharkhand during the first week of November. The proposed visit will include two separate programmes, with discussions expected to cover tribal issues, the implementation…
Photo: PTIiPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max Go on Sale in India: Huge Queues Outside Apple Stores as Fans Line Up for A20 Chip Upgrades
New Delhi: Apple fandom was on full display across India on Friday as the latest iPhone 18 series went on sale in major cities, drawing enthusiastic crowds eager to be among the first to get their hands on the new devices. Next-Gen Upgrades: Camera, Battery, and Performance Enhancements Take Centre Stage The launch-day excitement was…
Photo: AI Image2,511 Challans Issued; Delhi Traffic Police Intensify Action at High-Traffic Areas
New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police issued over 2,500 challans during an enforcement drive in the Northern Range to curb traffic violations and improve road safety, an officer said on Wednesday. The drive was conducted at vulnerable locations with personnel deployed to ensure disciplined road use and smooth traffic movement. Of the total challans issued,…
Photo: AI ImageTwin Earthquakes Jolt Northwestern Nepal Early Wednesday; No Casualties Reported
Kathmandu: Two back-to-back earthquakes struck northwestern Nepal on Wednesday, authorities said. However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to the National Seismological Research Centre, the first tremor of magnitude 4.5 was recorded at 1:51 am (local time). The second quake, with a magnitude of 4.2, struck at 4:28 am (local…
Photo: AI ImageKerala Power Crisis To Be Resolved Within A Week: CM V D Satheesan
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday said that the state government was in talks with several states and power companies to purchase electricity and the power crisis is expected to be brought under control within a week. Satheesan, at a press conference here following a Cabinet meeting chaired by him, said that the…
Photo: TGCFormer UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma Sworn In as 14th Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair), with Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge administering the oath of office and secrecy to Sharma. Chief Secretary Gyanesh Bharti read out the Warrant of Appointment during the ceremony. Among those present at the programme were senior bureaucrats,…
Photo: AI ImageFlipkart Adds 2.5 Lakh Positions Nationwide, Targets Tier 2 and Tier 3 Expansion
New Delhi: E-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Tuesday said it has generated over 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities across India to meet surging demand ahead of the upcoming festive season. Nearly 75,000 of these positions — close to 30 per cent — are entering the workforce for the first time, the company said in…
Photo: AI ImageNo Charges on RuPay and UPI Payments Up to ₹2,000: Centre Issues Gazette Notification
New Delhi: The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to levy charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. However, the government has not specified whether charges would be applicable to transactions above Rs 2,000, to be paid by merchants.…
Photo: AI ImageTamil Nadu CB-CID Arrests Rajasthan Man for Circulating AI Deepfake Video of CM Vijay
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID has arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly creating and circulating an AI-generated deepfake video of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to defraud the public, police said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Shayabu Khan (28), a resident of Lachhmangarh in Alwar district, Rajasthan, was apprehended on September 12…
Photo: @HardeepSPuri/X via PTI PhotoRahul Gandhi, Kharge Urge Immediate Rescue as Floods Disrupt Thousands of Bihar Villages
New Delhi: In the wake of the devastating floods in Bihar, the Congress on Tuesday urged the government and the administration to carry out relief and rescue operations without delay and ensure that essential aid reaches the affected families as soon as possible. 50 Lakh Affected Across 15 Districts: Kharge Urges Swift Flood Aid…
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