Key accused in Salman house firing case dies after suicide bid in custody

Key accused in Salman house firing case dies after suicide bid in custody

Thursday, 02 May 2024 | T N RAGHUNATHA | Mumbai

In an embarrassing development for the Mumbai police, one of the key accused in the sensational firing near Salman Khan’s Bandra residence died at a hospital after an alleged suicide attempt in the Mumbai police crime branch lock-up.  Anuj Thapan (32) — who had been arrested from Punjab on April 25...

Above normal rain predicted over South Asia in 2024

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Above-normal rainfall is expected during the 2024 southwest monsoon season over most parts of south Asia, the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum said on Tuesday.  The forecast follows the prediction of above-normal rain in the monsoon season in India on the back of favourable La Nina conditions, expected to set in...

Army Chief underlines importance of technology infusion in Armed forces

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Army chief General Manoj Pande said here on Tuesday the Indian Army is alive to the imperative of transformation, and it is with a progressive outlook, that it intends, to not only change, but to change at a good pace too. The Army chief especially underlined the importance of "technology infusion"...

Manipur cops drove two Kuki Zomi women to mob: CBI

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Manipur Police personnel allegedly drove the two women from the Kuki-Zomi community, who had sought refuge in their official gypsy, to a mob of around 1,000 Meiti rioters in Kangpokpi district, the CBI charge sheet has said. The two women were subsequently stripped naked and paraded before being sexually assaulted...

Congress slams Modi for ignoring farmers plight in Marathwada

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Congress on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the plight of farmers in Marathwada, and also asked about his vision to address water scarcity in that region. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the prime minister ahead of his rallies in Marathwada region of Maharashtra. “Why has...

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi takes charge as new Navy chief

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Indian Navy should remain operationally ready at all times to deter potential adversaries at sea, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi said on Tuesday shortly after taking charge as the 26th chief of the Naval Staff. Tripathi, who is a communication and electronic warfare specialist, assumed charge of the force following the...

Minister orders probe into attempt to tamper with coal samples

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | PNS | Patiala

The Minister for Power and PWD Harbhajan Singh ETO, ordered a departmental inquiry to investigate the role of PSPCL employees including private companies or persons regarding the attempt of tampering with coal samples at Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant Roop Nagar. The Minister said that anyone irrespective of position...

BJP claims its performance in South India will be historic

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The BJP on Tuesday claimed that its performance in South India, a region where it has traditionally struggled outside Karnataka, will be historic and accused the Congress of running a campaign full of blatant lies and misinformation. BJP leader and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who contested against incumbent MP and Congress...

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