Jailed Kannada actress smuggled gold by strapping bars to her thighs, wrapped with crepe bandage (Ld)

IANS | March 5, 2025 1:40 PM

Bengaluru, March 5 (IANS) The arrest of Kannada film actress Ranya Rao, daughter of a senior IPS officer in Karnataka, has exposed a major gold smuggling operation in India. Investigations by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) revealed that the 31-year-old actress used an unusual method to evade security checks -- she attached 14 gold bars to her thighs using adhesive, wrapped them with tape, and concealed them under a crepe bandage.

PM Modi’s love for animals goes back a long way, and they love him back

IANS | March 4, 2025 9:00 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s affection for animals is well-known, and his love for them is not something new. Even before assuming office as Prime Minister, he had a deep bond with animals. Recently, Modi Archive ‘X handle’ shared old photos of PM Modi with animals, captioning them, “He loves animals, and they love him right back!”

U'khand avalanche: 4 killed, 50 rescued; CM Dhami oversees rescue ops

IANS | March 2, 2025 12:05 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) As a result of swift, prompt and collective efforts of the security forces, including the Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), fifty workers were rescued from the avalanche that struck Mana village in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, on Friday night, an official said on Saturday, adding four persons, however, were killed in the incident.

International Wheelchair Day: March breaks myths linked to disabled

IANS | March 1, 2025 9:19 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) With the aim of breaking myths associated with wheelchair users and promoting accessibility, a march was organised here to mark the International Wheelchair Day 2025, an official said on Saturday.

Lack of communication between Congress, RJD hindering their alliance: Chirag Paswan

IANS | March 1, 2025 8:30 PM

Patna, March 1 (IANS) Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) leader, Chirag Paswan, reacted to the statements, making a comparison between 15 years of the RJD’s rule and 20 years of NDA government.

CM Yogi is not against Urdu; he aims to end narrow-mindedness: RS MP Dinesh Sharma

IANS | March 1, 2025 8:20 PM

Lucknow, March 1 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma, launched a blistering attack on All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) national president Asaduddin Owaisi.

Leaders joining BJP influenced by party's policies: Vishwas Sarang

IANS | March 1, 2025 8:02 PM

Jabalpur, March 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh's Cooperation Minister Vishwas Sarang has reacted sharply to Congress state in-charge Harish Chaudhary's statement about party leaders joining the BJP. He said that Congress leaders are joining BJP because of the party's policies.

A visit to Jan Aushadhi Kendra prompts Australian lecturer to pitch for similar pharmacy model, back home

IANS | March 1, 2025 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, launched under the Pradhan Mantria Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has brought a significant transformation to India’s healthcare landscape by making medicines and medical treatments accessible to the common public at affordable rates.

All rural homes in 11 states/UTs now have tap water: Data

IANS | March 1, 2025 7:09 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) As a result of persistent efforts under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 11 states and Union Territories have succeeded in providing tap water connections to all their rural households.

Opponents of Waqf Bill are enemies of Muslims: OP Rajbhar

IANS | March 1, 2025 6:42 PM

Varanasi, March 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that the influential members of the Muslim community do not allow weaker members of the community to occupy land belonging to the Waqf Board. This situation is causing dissatisfaction and frustration within the community.

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Jailed Kannada actress smuggled gold by strapping bars to her thighs, wrapped with crepe bandage (Ld)

PM Modi’s love for animals goes back a long way, and they love him back

U'khand avalanche: 4 killed, 50 rescued; CM Dhami oversees rescue ops

International Wheelchair Day: March breaks myths linked to disabled

Lack of communication between Congress, RJD hindering their alliance: Chirag Paswan

CM Yogi is not against Urdu; he aims to end narrow-mindedness: RS MP Dinesh Sharma

Leaders joining BJP influenced by party's policies: Vishwas Sarang

A visit to Jan Aushadhi Kendra prompts Australian lecturer to pitch for similar pharmacy model, back home

All rural homes in 11 states/UTs now have tap water: Data

Opponents of Waqf Bill are enemies of Muslims: OP Rajbhar

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