Gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into ‘state police involvement’

Gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into ‘state police involvement’

Bengaluru, March 13 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew its order for a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao. The decision is expected to spark controversy. Initially, the state government had ordered a CID probe citing protocol violations by the police. Reports suggested that constables were…

ICGS Saksham makes port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles for three-day visit

ICGS Saksham makes port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles for three-day visit

Delhi, 12 March (H.S.): Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 12 for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering regional partnerships. The crew of the ship will engage in a series of interactions, including high-level calls on local dignitaries, joint…

Ravindra Ghagrekar joins Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

Ravindra Ghagrekar joins Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

Pune, 12 Mar (HS):- Former MLA and Congress leader Ravindra Ghangrekar embraced Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena after meeting Shinde. His entry into Shiv Sena disturbed Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Kasba constituency who were expecting his entry into the BJP. Ghagrekar entered Congress in 2017 during the Pune Municipal Corporation election following ex-MLA Mohan Joshi’s…

Demi Lovato assures fans she’s ‘Okay’ after they spot her ‘shaking’ in new video

Demi Lovato assures fans she’s ‘Okay’ after they spot her ‘shaking’ in new video

Los Angeles, March 13 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has cleared the air around her health. After the ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ singer, 32, shared a TikTok video of herself roasting a whole chicken, fans expressed concern over her “shaking” throughout the clip. Demi Lovato assures fans she’s ‘Okay’ after they spot her ‘shaking’ in new video…

Delhi HC orders youtuber to remove defamatory video against Sadhguru

Delhi HC orders youtuber to remove defamatory video against Sadhguru

New Delhi, March 12 (H.S.): The Delhi High Court has prohibited YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh from creating and posting allegedly defamatory videos against the Isha Foundation of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on social media. Justice Subramaniam Prasad also directed Shyam Meera Singh to delete the tweets and videos posted against the Isha Foundation. The next hearing…

Indian Army, IAF Conduct Synergised Exercise to Enhance Inter-Operability

Indian Army, IAF Conduct Synergised Exercise to Enhance Inter-Operability

Jammu, 12 March (H.S.): In a significant demonstration of joint operational readiness, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a Synergized Interoperability Exercise in the Jammu region. The exercise aimed to strengthen coordination between ground and air forces, ensuring seamless integration of aerial and land-based operations in dynamic battlefield scenarios. By refining…

NDMC aims for solar panels on every rooftop by 2026, 9k new water connections

NDMC aims for solar panels on every rooftop by 2026, 9k new water connections

NEW DELHI, 12 March (H.S.): The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has set an ambitious goal of achieving complete solar energy utilization by 2026, alongside the provision of 9,000 new water connections across 34 JJ clusters within the next 6 months. Additionally, the council is focused on the installation of these new connections within the…

NFR GM inspects the progress of Multi Modal Logistics Hub

NFR GM inspects the progress of Multi Modal Logistics Hub

Guwahati, 12 March (HS): General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chetan Kumar Srivastava inspected the ongoing rail infrastructure development works at the Multi Modal Logistics Hub (MMLH) of Jogighopa being developed under the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal Master Plan. The project is under Rangia Division of NFR. During his visit, he closely assessed…

Purnea Airport land acquisition sparks protest by villagers

Purnea Airport land acquisition sparks protest by villagers

Patna, March 13 (IANS) The land acquisition process for Purnea Airport construction has triggered massive protests among local villagers, leading to clashes with the police on Wednesday. Angry villagers protested against land acquisition. They were equipped with traditional arms and sticks and chased away police personnel from the proposed site. The policemen were forced to…

Seven students arrested for using fake documents to visit London

Mumbai, 12 Mar (HS):- Seven students going to London using fake documents were held by the Immigration Department at Mumbai Airport. The agent who had finalised their visit was also arrested. The case came to the fore alertness of a security guard. The security personnel questioned two suspected travellers while issuing the boarding pass. First,…