US student detained at Chennai airport for carrying banned satellite phone

US student detained at Chennai airport for carrying banned satellite phone

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 31 (IANS) Security officials at Chennai International Airport detained an American student early Thursday after he was found in possession of a satellite phone, a device banned in India for security reasons. The incident took place as a Scoot Airlines flight bound for Singapore was preparing for departure … Read more

Security forces demolish Maoist memorials as banned outfit seeks sympathy by observing ‘Martyr Week’

Security forces demolish Maoist memorials as banned outfit seeks sympathy by observing 'Martyr Week'

Follow Us on Google News Raipur, July 27 (IANS) In a decisive preemptive strike ahead of the ‘Naxalite Martyr Week’, security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district dismantled three Maoist memorials in a joint operation aimed at countering insurgent propaganda and morale-building efforts, police officials said. Acting under the coordinated command of senior officers from the … Read more

1,524 illegal gambling websites, mobile apps banned since 2022: Minister

1,524 illegal gambling websites, mobile apps banned since 2022: Minister

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The government has issued orders banning 1,524 illegal gambling websites and mobile apps between 2022 and June 2025, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. “From 2022 till June 2025, the government issued 1,524 blocking directions related to online betting, gambling and gaming websites and mobile … Read more

Former area commander of banned outfit shot dead in Hazaribagh

Former area commander of banned outfit shot dead in Hazaribagh

Follow Us on Google News Hazaribagh, July 2 (IANS) Anis Ansari, a former area commander of the banned extremist outfit Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), was shot dead under mysterious circumstances in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district, officials said. His bullet-ridden body was found early Wednesday morning near the Gerua river along the Keredari-Bundu Road in the Keredari … Read more

Rajasthan: Pakistani SIM cards banned in Jaisalmer

Rajasthan: Pakistani SIM cards banned in Jaisalmer

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) In the wake of rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border and the launch of Operation Sindoor, the Rajasthan administration has imposed a complete ban on the use of Pakistani local SIM cards in Jaisalmer district, following a similar decision in Sriganganagar. The step has been taken … Read more

Rajasthan: Schools reopen across several districts; Pak SIM cards banned in Sri Ganganagar

Rajasthan: Schools reopen across several districts; Pak SIM cards banned in Sri Ganganagar

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Amid easing tensions, schools, colleges, universities, coaching institutes, and Anganwadi centres have reopened on Tuesday in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, and Sri Ganganagar. However, educational institutions in Jaisalmer remain closed. In Sri Ganganagar, while institutions reopened and the blackout was lifted, parents and students were confused early … Read more

Rajasthan: Crackers, Drones Banned in Jaipur, Schools Closed in Nagaur, Hanumangarh

Rajasthan: Crackers, Drones Banned in Jaipur, Schools Closed in Nagaur, Hanumangarh

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) In the wake of the escalating tension along the India-Pakistan border, authorities across Rajasthan have announced a series of emergency measures to ensure public safety and maintain law and order. In Jaipur, a complete ban has been imposed on the bursting of crackers and flying of … Read more

Drones, firecrackers banned in Gujarat amid India-Pakistan tensions

Drones, firecrackers banned in Gujarat amid India-Pakistan tensions

Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, May 9 (IANS) The Gujarat government has announced strict preventive measures across the state in light of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. A blanket ban has been imposed on the use of drones and firecrackers at all public and private events until May 15, as part of enhanced … Read more

Flying of drones, UAVs banned in Leh amid India-Pak tensions

Leh, May 08: Authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday prohibited flying of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Leh district, citing credible inputs and security concerns about their “potential misuse” by anti-national elements. District Magistrate of Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, ordered the prohibition on flying of drones and UAVs by locals, tourists, … Read more