INDIA

Nipah virus outbreak in India – what you need to know

The Nipah virus is transmitted from bats to humans through contact with infected bat saliva or urine. It can also be transmitted from person to person through close contact with an infected person’s respiratory droplets or body fluids. Symptoms of Nipah virus infection typically appear within 4 to 14 days of exposure. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, myalgia …

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Kashmir Encounter On For 48 Hours, 3 Officers Killed In Action, Soldier Missing

Srinagar:  A soldier has reportedly gone missing while two others were injured in an encounter with terrorists that is underway for over 48 hours in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The gunfight broke out early Wednesday morning after the army and the police launched a joint operation to hunt down terrorists in the dense forests of Kokernag. Three officers, including two …

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Two brokers of cop in ACB Udaipur net for taking bribe

UDAIPUR : The ACB Udaipur team on Wednesday trapped two brokers of a police head constable while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The ACB team caught the brokers of head constable Jai Singh, posted at Kotwali police station in Dungarpur, while taking a bribe from the complainant in lieu of not taking any action against the complainant in a …

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Ratan Tata conferred with Maharashtra’s Udyog Ratna award

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was on Saturday conferred the first-ever ‘Udyog Ratna’ award instituted by the Maharashtra government. The award was presented to the 85-year-old chairman emeritus of Tata Sons by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar at the industrialist’s home in Colaba, south Mumbai.

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Two more Vande Bharat trains from Jaipur to Udaipur, Indore

Vande Bharat Express Udaipur : Rajasthan will get two more Vande Bharat Express trains—for Udaipur and Indore—from Jaipur, said officials from north western railway (NWR) on Friday. Officials said that a trial run for Vande Bharat between Jaipur-Udaipur has already been conducted but the details are being finalised. “The trial run for Vande Bharat between Jaipur-Udaipur via Ajmer, Bhilwara has …

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Cong demands wider consultations on Bills replacing criminal laws

New Delhi : The Congress on Sunday accused Home Minister Amit Shah of “misleading” Parliament and the people about certain provisions in the three new bills that seek to overhaul the country’s criminal justice system and demanded wider consultations on the proposed legislations involving experts and public. The opposition party also alleged that these bills, introduced by Shah in Lok …

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CM Gehlot’s big announcement, announcement of abolition of fuel charge

Ashok Gehlot Jaipur : Consumers in the state will no longer have to pay fuel charges even after spending more than two hundred units of electricity. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced this on the occasion of the launch of the free smartphone scheme on Thursday and said that fuel charges and other charges used to be levied in the electricity …

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North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion, it was launched by PM Modi himself: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion. Built at a cost of over Rs 190 crore on the lines of ‘Namami Ganga’, the Project was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dr. …

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES 165TH CONVOCATION OF UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 165th convocation of University of Madras in Chennai today (August 6, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that founded in the year 1857, the University of Madras has the distinction of being one of the oldest modern universities in India. This university has played a critical role in dissemination of knowledge. Throughout its journey of …

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6 killed in daylong mortar & gun attacks in Manipur

GUWAHATI: Six people were killed and 16 wounded by gun and mortar fire on Saturday in one of the worst attacks and counterattacks between two groups in the growing ethnic strife in Manipur. Among the deadliest attacks yet, and the trigger for the day-long mortar and grenade attacks that followed, was the pre-dawn killing of three people — including a …

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Delhi Court grants ten days remand of Sachin Bishnoi to Delhi Police

New Delhi  : Delhi’s Patiala House court on Tuesday granted 10 days remand of Sachin Thapan alias Sachin Bishnoi to Delhi Police. He has been arrested by the special cell after extradition from Azerbaijan. He is a close associate and relative of jailed Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. A special cell has arrested him in an illegal arms case. However, he is one of the …

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Mentally unwell woman strangles teen son to death in Udaipur

Jaipur : A mentally unwell woman allegedly strangled her minor son to death in Rajasthan’s Udaipur on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred in Amba Mata police station area in the morning, they said. Accused Manisha (37) strangled her son Puranjay (14) when he was sleeping. Shortly after this, she called the police control room informing that she had murdered …

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ISRO launches PSLV-C56 carrying 6 satellites from Sriharikota

Sriharikota : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched C56 (PSLV-C56) with six co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota on Sunday. The launch took place at 6.30 am today. This PSLV flight marks the 58th overall and the 17th using the Core Alone configuration. The upper stage of the rocket would be placed in lower …

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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Port Blair : An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 was reported near Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology. The epicentre of the earthquake was 126 km southeast (SE) of Port Blair the agency said. The earthquake struck at 12:53 AM IST at a depth of 69 km from the surface.

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DDG RECRUITING RAJASTHAN CONDUCTS MOTIVATIONAL LECTURE FOR STUDENTS AT TAXILA BUSINESS SCHOOL, JAIPUR

Jaipur : Brig Jagdeep Chauhan, Dy Director General (Recruiting), Rajasthan conducted a motivational lecture on Military leadership for PGDM batch 2023-25 at Taxila Business School, Jaipur on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 Jul 2023. Brig Jagdeep Chauhan talked about the leadership aspects that led to display of unprecedented bravery, courage and will to fight against all odds …

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KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS CELEBRATIONS AT JODHPUR MILITARY STATION

Jaipur : Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated by Konark Corps on 26 July 2023 at Jodhpur Military Station to commemorate the valour and saga of Indian Army during Kargil War. On the occasion, General Officer Commanding Jodhpur Sub Area laid a wreath at Konark War Memorial to pay obeisance to the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and made this …

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Gold rises Rs 100; silver climbs Rs 600

Gold New Delhi : Gold price rose Rs 100 to Rs 60,050 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid a jump in the prices of the yellow metal globally, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, gold had settled at Rs 59,950 per 10 grams. Silver prices also climbed Rs 600 to Rs 77,000 per kilogram.

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ALWAR RECRUITMENT RALLY SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES

Jaipur : Army Recruitment Rally by Army Recruiting Office, Alwar for Alwar, Bharatpur and Dholpur districts was conducted at Babu Shobharam Government Art College, Alwar from 11 to 18 July 2023. The youth of these districts turned out in large numbers for the recruitment rally. The large turnout of nearly 90 percent candidates is a reflection of its success. The high …

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Two terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Kupwara

Srinagar : Security forces on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing two terrorists, the Army said. In a Joint Operation launched by Indian Army and J&K Police, an infiltration bid was foiled today morning by alert troops along LOC in Macchal Sector, Kupwara,” Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said in a …

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3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting 17-18 July 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

The Third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Indian Presidency was held during 17-18 July 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The meeting was jointly chaired by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, and Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Shaktikanta Das. Over 500 delegates, including Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from G20 member …

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38 NDA allies meet, PM hails it as time-tested alliance

New Delhi : Leaders of 38 parties joined a meeting of the BJP-led NDA here, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the bloc is a time-tested alliance that seeks to further national progress and fulfil regional aspirations. Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by BJP president J P Nadda, Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, former Tamil …

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HDFC Bank Limited; FINANCIAL RESULTS (INDIAN GAAP) FOR THE QUARTERENDED JUNE 30, 2023

Udaipur : The Board of Directors of HDFC Bank Limited approved the Bank’s (Indian GAAP) results for the quarterendedJune 30, 2023, at its meeting held in Mumbai on Monday, July 17, 2023. The accounts have been subjected to a ‘Limited Review’ by the statutory auditors of the Bank. HDFC Bank The Bank’s consolidated net revenue grew by 25.9% to ₹ 35,067 crore for the quarter ended …

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PM Modi meets French counterpart Elisabeth Borne

Paris . Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met French counterpart Elisabeth Borne here and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests. Modi, who landed here earlier in the day, was received by Prime Minister Borne at the airport in a special gesture. The Prime Minister is here on a two-day visit during which he will hold wide-ranging talks with …

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PM Modi assures full support to Himachal govt battling flood crisis

Shimla : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and assured “unwavering support” to his government as heavy rainfall caused widespread damage across the state. The prime minister inquired about the extent of the damage caused to life and property due to heavy rains and floods, an official statement issued here said. Sukhu …

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15 dead as heavy rains lash north India, rivers in spate

New Delhi : Torrential rains pounded several parts of north India on Sunday with 15 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents, while most rivers, including the Yamuna in Delhi, were in spate. In cities and towns across the region, many roads and residential areas were submerged in knee-deep water with the civic system unable to hold on in …

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India can contribute in ending war in Ukraine: US ambassador to Kyiv

news New Delhi : India, with its rising global profile and current presidency of the G20, can contribute significantly in ending the war in Ukraine, US Ambassador to Kyiv Bridget A Brink said on Wednesday. At a special online briefing for a small group of Indian reporters, Brink said India’s leadership is critical in addressing various global challenges and New …

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Understanding Defective ITR: Mistakes That May Incur Fines

  Introduction: Filing an income tax return (ITR) is a crucial responsibility for individuals and businesses to fulfill their tax obligations. However, a simple error or omission in the filing process can result in a “Defective ITR.” This term refers to an incorrect or incomplete ITR submission, which may lead to penalties or fines imposed by tax authorities. In this …

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25 bus passengers charred to death after vehicle catches fire on Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra

Buldhana: Rescue staff and others at the site after twenty five bus passengers were charred to death when their vehicle caught fire on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, Saturday, July 1, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI07_01_2023_000005B) Mumbai : Twenty five bus passengers were charred to death after the vehicle caught fire on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district …

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Delayed onset, but Mumbai gets 97% of June’s rain refill

MUMBAI : Despite witnessing one of the most delayed onsets of monsoon on June 25, Mumbai has already received 97% of its expected June rainfall, recording 521mm of rain till now, of which 503mm was recorded over the past six days alone. This is in sharp contrast to last year, when the city saw a timely onset of monsoons, i.e. …

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Sebi to enhance disclosure requirements for certain class of FPIs

Mumbai : To ensure greater transparency, markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday decided to mandate enhanced disclosures from certain class of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), including furnishing granular level details about ownership and economic interests. The new norms will be applicable for FPIs that concentrate holdings in a single corporate group. The move is aimed at preventing possible circumvention of Minimum …

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18-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota hostel room, 2nd in 24 hrs

KOTA: An 18-year-old medical aspirant from Udaipur allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room in Vigyan Nagar Police Station area here on Tuesday morning, police said. The teenager, preparing for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), allegedly hanged himself sometime in the intervening nights of Monday and Tuesday, they said. However, no suicide note was recovered from the hostel room, police …

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Recruitment on 458 posts of driver in ITBP, how to apply

ITBP Constable Driver Recruitment 2023 notification has been released for 458 posts. Candidates will be able to apply for ITBP constable recruitment from 27 June 2023. At the same time, the last date of application has been kept till 26 July 2023. Candidates are advised to apply for the recruitment only after reading the notification. Because the wrongly filled form …

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3 bike-borne men killed after being hit by car in Rajasthan’s Udaipur

Udaipur : Three bike-borne men were killed allegedly after being hit by a speeding car in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district, police said on Sunday. The accident happened on the Udaipur-Banswara mega highway on Saturday night, killing Kesar Singh (26), his uncle Umme Singh (40) and Hamir Singh. While Kesar died on the spot, Umme and Hamir succumbed in the hospital, police …

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Renowned Hindi Folklorist Dr. Mahendra Bhanawat felicitated with Lokbhushan Samman from Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

Udaipur. Renowned folklorist Dr. Mahendra Bhanawat received the Lokbhushan award from Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar on Saturday. This honor was given to Dr. Bhanawat by the Uttar Pradesh Hindi Institute, Lucknow, for his special long-term Hindi service to Indian folklore related to folklore and folk tradition. Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh conferred the honor of Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan to Dr. Bhanawat, under …

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AJMER BHARTI RALLY POSTPONED FROM 18 JUNE TO 24 JUNE

Jaipur : In view of Biporjoy cyclone warning on 18 June 2023 at Ajmer, all candidates who were to report for Army Recruitment Rally at Kayad Vishramsthali on 18 Jan 2023 are now requested to report for the rally on 24 June 2023 at 2 AM. There is no change in Rally location.

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LT GEN MOHIT MALHOTRA TAKES OVER COMMAND OF KONARK CORPS

Jaipur : Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM assumed the charge of Konark Corps as its 27th General Officer Commanding on 09 June 2023 from Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, VSM who led the Corps to new heights of professionalism and administrative excellence. Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy and during his service …

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