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2 Fake Call Centres Busted In Punjab, 155 Employees Arrested: Cops

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 17, 2024, Chandigarh

The Cyber Crime Division of Punjab Police has busted two fake call centres running in Mohali, near here, and arrested 155 employees for making fraudulent calls to people living in the US and duping them, police said on Friday.

Chabahar Port A "Landmark Deal" For India-Iran Economic Relations: Envoy

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, Mumbai

The signing of the Chabahar Port deal is a "landmark" in India-Iran economic relations and it offers various future investment opportunities, including the development of subsequent phases of the facility, a top Iranian diplomat said.

Bengaluru-Bound Air India Flight Returns To Delhi After Suspected Fire

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024

A Bengaluru-bound Air India aircraft returned to the national capital on Friday evening due to a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit, according to sources.

Criminalise Marital Rape, Says Petition. Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today sought the Centre's stand on a petition challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws.

Fact Check: Was Arvind Kejriwal Slapped During 2024 Election Campaign?

NewsMeter | Friday May 17, 2024

A video is circulating on social media showing a man slapping Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal during a roadshow.

Plea Seeks Turnout Data Within 48 Hours Of Poll Phases, Supreme Court Says...

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

The SC on Friday sought a response within a week from the Election Commission on a plea by an NGO seeking a direction to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of the conclusion of polling for each phase.

Visa-Free Travel Agreement Likely Between Russia And India By 2024-End

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, Moscow

A Russian minister has said that Moscow and New Delhi are set to strengthen their tourism ties by launching visa-free group tourist exchanges. Consultations between Russia and India on a bilateral agreement to ease travel will begin in June.

"Those Who Used To Loot Booths...": Smriti Irani Jabs Congress On Amethi

Asian News International | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress party and the Gandhi family, Union Minister Smriti Irani alleged that the party captured polling booths during elections including in the family bastion seat of Amethi, on multiple occasions in the past to

Fire Breaks Out At Delhi Airport, 3 Fire Tenders Deployed

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

A fire broke out at the Indira Gandhi International airport on Friday, official of the Delhi Fire Services said.

Monitor Cops Suspected To Be Hand In Glove With Drug Peddlers: Madras High Court

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday May 17, 2024, Chennai

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a high-level secret committee to monitor those police officials who are "suspected to be hand in glove with drug offenders".

Smriti Irani's Swipe At Arvind Kejriwal Amid Swati Maliwal Assault Row

Asian News International | Friday May 17, 2024, Amethi (Uttar Pradesh)

Asserting that the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from jail is having no impact in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Smriti Irani said that Aam Aadmi Party chief is "unable to manage his own life" and is seen walking with a

Rajasthan High Court Stays Anti-Encroachment Drive In Jalore

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, Jodhpur

The exercise garnered criticism as leaders from the opposition including ex-Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

No Interim Relief To Hemant Soren For Now, Next Hearing On May 21

Asian News International | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing on former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's interim bail for election campaigning till May 21.

Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange-Patil Falls Ill, Campaign Halted

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 17, 2024, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Jarange-Patil is suffering from heat-related weakness and dehydration though his condition is reported to be stable.

Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Top Court Reserves Verdict On Petition Challenging Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on a petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and subsequent remand by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case.