Farmers try to remove concertina wire barricades put up by security forces after commencing their foot march to Delhi, at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, | (File Photo: PTI)
11:36 AMMizoram: Over 350 gm of heroin seized, 3 arrested
A total of 350 gm of heroin has been seized in two separate incidents in Mizoram's Champhai district recently and three persons have been arrested, an official statement said. Acting on a tip-off, officials of the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department and personnel of Assam Rifles launched a joint operation in the area between Zote village and Tiau River near the India-Myanmar border on Friday and seized 48 gm of heroin.
11:24 AMMan loses Rs 21.9 lakh in Bitcoin fraud in Thane district
A 33-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 21.9 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to trade in Bitcoin, police said. The complainant, a resident of Dombivli, received a call from an overseas phone number, and the caller lured him to trade in Bitcoin, assuring him of lucrative returns. He said the man transferred Rs 21.9 lakh from November 8 to December 3. However, when he sought returns on his investment, the fraudsters did not respond to his calls or messages.
11:09 AMMamata is a capable leader, says Pawar on her willingness to head INDIA bloc
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has supported West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement expressing her willingness to take charge of the INDIA bloc. Talking to reporters in Kolhapur on Saturday, Pawar said the Trinamool Congress chief is a capable leader and has the right to show her intent to head the opposition alliance.
10:58 AMSearch operation launched after suspicious movement detected in J&K's Kathua
A search operation was launched in the Hiranagar town area of Kathua district following suspicious movement of three persons today, officials said. Speaking to reporters, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua Shobhit Saxena said that since Sunday night, a joint operation has been carried out to search the area in collaboration with the Army, Special Operations Group (SOG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other agencies.
10:53 AMWinter action plan: Delhi govt sets up 230 tents for homeless
Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has set up 235 pagoda tents to provide shelter to homeless individuals during cold winter nights, according to officials. According to the Delhi government's winter action plan 2024-25 launched on November 15, a total of 250 tents are to be set up. The remaining 15 tents have been reserved for an emergency.
10:37 AMMan booked for attempting to deposit counterfeit currency at bank in Thane district
A case has been registered against a 48-year-old man who allegedly tried to deposit counterfeit currency in a cooperative bank in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said. The Dombivli police have registered a case against the accused under section 179 (using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, government stamp, currency notes, or bank notes) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), an official said.
10:09 AMUP CM Yogi invites Odisha CM Majhi to attend Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended an invitation to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. CM Majhi was presented with a Shubh Kalash filled with sacred Gangajal and the event's logo. Odisha Minister of Culture, Suryabanshi Suraj was also present at this moment. Uttar Pradesh Ministers Anil Rajbhar and Satish Chandra Sharma visited CM Majhi to extend him on behalf of CM Yogi
9:47 AMSyria's PM Ghazi Jalali says he is ready to hand over government to opposition
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said in a video statement that the government is ready to extend its hand to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government. I am in my house and I have not left, and this is because of my belonging to this country, Jalili said. He said he would go to his office to continue work in the morning and called on Syrian citizens not to deface public property.
9:36 AMAbduction attempt foiled in Manipur's capital, militant nabbed
An abduction attempt was foiled by Manipur Police in Imphal's Thangal Bazaar area and two persons were rescued, a police statement said. Tensubam Bangkim, a militant belonging to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibangnganba) outfit was nabbed from Imphal West district in connection with the incident on Saturday, it said. A 9 mm pistol along with seven cartridges, and a four-wheeler were also seized from the militant.
9:16 AMTwo policemen found dead with bullet injuries in J&K's Udhampur
Two police personnel were found dead with bullet injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district early Sunday, with officials suspecting it to be a case of fratricide. The slain policemen were travelling from north Kashmir's Sopore to the Subsidary Training Centre (STC) Talwara in Reasi district of Jammu region, the officials said. The bullet-riddled bodies of the cops were seen lying inside a police van near the Kali Mata temple in Rehembal area of Udhampur around 6.30 am, the officials said.
9:02 AMFarmers resume 'Delhi Chalo' protest, Police tightens security at Shambu border
The farmer protest group have announced the resumption of 'Delhi Chalo' march on Sunday. Due to security concerns, Delhi police have set up barricades and installed nails at the Shambhu Border. Farmer representative Sarwan Singh Pandher denounced the "brutality" farmers experienced at the Shambhu border while asserting that no laws had been broken.
8:51 AMEAM Jaishankar reaches Bahrain to participate in Manama Dialogue
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar landed in Manama, Bahrain to participate in the Manama Dialogue. The EAM was received by the Foreign Minister of Bahrain. Jaishankar shared the details in a post on X. He is travelling to Bahrain as a part of the second leg of his visit.
8:41 AMAssam CM hails role of DGPs in guiding state to peace
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday attended the first-ever reunion seminar of the chiefs of Assam Police at the Director General of Police (DGP) Office at Ulubari. It may be noted that the reunion seminar of IPS officers of Assam segment is an opportunity for police officers who have worked as DGP Assam, DGP Meghalaya, head of CAPFs.
8:27 AMTemperature drops in North India, National Capital Region
A thin layer of fog covered parts of Delhi this morning as the minimum temperature dropped to 8°C, as per IMD.
8:25 AMFarmers to resume 'Dilli Chalo' march today
According to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, a 'Jattha' of 101 farmers will march towards Delhi today at 12 noon.
First Published: Dec 08 2024 | 8:28 AM IST
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