Saif Ali Khan had injuries in five places during attack, friend took him to hospital: Medical report

Saif Ali Khan had injuries in five places during attack, friend took him to hospital: Medical report

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan suffered injuries five times –- in his back, wrist, neck, shoulder, and elbow –- during an attempted burglary at his home in Mumbai’s Bandra West on January 16, according to a medical report released on Thursday. These injuries are not serious, but Saif’s medical condition is … Read more

Two held in Gurugram for forcing Sub-Inspector’s son to commit suicide

Two held in Gurugram for forcing Sub-Inspector's son to commit suicide

Gurugram, Jan 24 (IANS) The Gurugram police have arrested two accused persons for allegedly forcing a Sub-Inspector’s son to commit suicide here, police said. The accused have been identified as Rajkumar, the deceased’s father-in-law, and Rohit, brother-in-law, both residents of Hisar, who were arrested from Gurugram on Thursday. According to the police, 35-year-old Navdeep Singh, … Read more

‘No need to panic’, says K’taka govt on Monkeypox case (Lead)

‘No need to panic’, says K’taka govt on Monkeypox case (Lead)

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (IANS) A case of Monkeypox (MPox) was confirmed on 22nd January 2025 by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune in a 40-year-old male in Mangaluru, a native of Karkala in Udupi district, an official of the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday. He added that the patient, … Read more

Bihar: BPSC releases result of PT examination, 21581 candidates successful

Bihar: BPSC releases result of PT examination, 21581 candidates successful

Patna, Jan 23 (IANS) The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) announced the results of the 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination on Thursday. A total of 21,581 candidates have qualified the examination. Candidates can view their results on the official BPSC website http://bpsc.gov.in. The commission has extended its congratulations to all successful candidates and wishes them … Read more

Maha set to become data centre capital: CM Fadnavis

Maha set to become data centre capital: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that the state is poised to become the data centre capital of the future. Referring to data as the “new oil,” he said the state would witness rapid growth in this sector. “Maharashtra took centre stage at the Indian Pavilion of the World … Read more

Dow Chemical withdraws application to seek modification on previous order, questions Bhopal court’s ‘jurisdiction’

Dow Chemical withdraws application to seek modification on previous order, questions Bhopal court's 'jurisdiction'

Bhopal, Jan 24 (IANS) During Thursday’s hearing on the “criminal liability” case in a Bhopal court, Dow Chemical withdrew its application seeking modification on a previous order, arguing that the hearing should be on “jurisdiction” only. In its previous order in December 2024, the district court sought a response on Dow Chemical’s business integrity plan … Read more

Manipur Assembly session to begin from Feb 10: CM Biren Singh

Manipur Assembly session to begin from Feb 10: CM Biren Singh

Imphal, Jan 23 (IANS) The crucial session of the Manipur Assembly will be held from February 10, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said here on Thursday. The Chief Minister said that the decision to convene the assembly session was taken in the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday in Tamenglong district. The upcoming session would be … Read more

70 per cent of T’gana population to be covered under PDS: Minister

70 per cent of T'gana population to be covered under PDS: Minister

Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) The Congress government in Telangana is committed to ensuring food security for 70 per cent of the population through the Public Distribution System (PDS), said Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday. Addressing a gathering in Assembly constituency Kodad, white ration cards will be issued to all … Read more

Bihar: Schools up to 8th class closed in Patna for two more days

Bihar: Schools up to 8th class closed in Patna for two more days

Patna, Jan 23 (IANS) The district administration of Patna has issued an order on Thursday to close all schools up to Class 8 for two more days due to the ongoing severe cold weather. All private and government schools, pre-schools and Anganwadi centres in Patna district in Patna district will remain closed for students up … Read more