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Gurugram Man Duped Of Rs 78,000 By Sextortion Gang: Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, Gurugram

Members of a sextortion gang allegedly duped a man of over Rs 78,000 here, police said on Thursday.

Tanker Mafia Operates On Yamuna's Haryana Side: Delhi Government To Supreme Court

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

A day after the Supreme Court slammed AAP government over tanker mafia in water-scarce national capital, the Delhi government claimed they were operational on the Haryana side of the Yamuna river over which the Delhi Jal Board has no jurisdiction.

Delhi Man Beats Father To Death Over Property Dispute, Arrested: Police

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

A man was arrested for allegedly beating his father to death over a property dispute in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri area, officials said today.

Atishi, Raghav Chadha Meet Arvind Kejriwal In Jail, Discuss Water Crisis

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Amid the persisting water and power crises in Delhi, state minister Atishi and AAP MP Raghav Chadha said today that they have met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lodged in Tihar jail.

Criminal Evades Arrest For 10 Years, Falls For Cops' Fake Instagram Handle

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

A criminal who had evaded arrest for over a decade fell for a honey trap laid by the Delhi Police in which a male constable posed as a woman on a social media platform, officials said on Thursday.

No Evidence Of Paper Leak In NEET-UG, Opposition Spreading Lies: Education Minister

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan rejected allegations of paper leak or rigging in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG, saying there is no evidence to substantiate the claims, and accused the opposition of spreading lies without knowing facts.

Day After Taking Oath, Sikkim Chief Minister's Wife Resigns As MLA

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday June 13, 2024

In a confounding move, Krishna Kumari Rai has quit as the MLA from Namchi Singhithang just a day after she took the oath of office. Ms Rai is the wife of CM Prem Singh Tamang, whose party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), swept the recent elections.

Law Tribunal Gives 4th Extension Of 60 Days To Go First To Complete Insolvency

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted an extension of 60 days to the grounded air carrier Go First for completing the insolvency process.

Be Ready To Contest 225-250 Seats Maharashtra Polls: Raj Thackeray To MNS Workers

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, Mumbai

MNS chief Raj Thackeray today asked the party workers to be prepared to contest 225-250 out of the 288 seats of the Maharashtra assembly in the coming elections, a senior party leader said.

PK Mishra Gets Third Term As PM Narendra Modi's Principal Secretary

NDTV News Desk | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Dr PK Mishra, who has been the Principal Secretary for the last five years, will be handling the post for another stint.

National Anthem Made Compulsory Across All Schools In Jammu And Kashmir

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, Srinagar

The School Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has directed all schools in the Union Territory to start the morning assembly with the national anthem.

Was Keen, But...: Chhagan Bhujbal On Sunetra Pawar's Rajya Sabha Nomination

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, Mumbai

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar on Thursday filed papers as an NCP candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections.

Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Suspends Indefinite Fast, Sets Deadline

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Activist Manoj Jarange today suspended his indefinite fast over the Maratha quota six days after launching it and set a deadline of one month before the Maharashtra government to accept the community's demands.

Treat Transgenders As Special Category For Employment, Education: High Court

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, Chennai

Holding that the transgenders should be treated only as a special category irrespective of their caste, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to not bring them under either female or male category for education and employment.

Ajit Doval To Take Charge Of National Security A Third Time

Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his historic third term, has reposed faith again his most trusted advisors -- Ajit Doval and PK Mishra.