Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) In a major twist in the ongoing Dharmasthala skull case, Chinnayya, popularly known as the "mask man", who had earlier made allegations in the mass grave case, has claimed that he was used as part of a conspiracy to malign Dharmasthala, the prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre in Karnataka.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government has exempted customs duty on imports of specified goods used for nuclear power generation for the period from April 1, 2019, to January 31, 2026.
Bhopal, June 12 (IANS) As the CBI probe continues into the death of actress Twisha Sharma, her father has filed a complaint in the Madhya Pradesh High Court demanding an inquiry into the role of some lawyers associated with the Legal Aid Defence Counsel scheme.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Customs Department has arrested a 28-year-old woman at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large quantity of hydroponic weed into the country. The seized contraband, weighing more than 11 kg, is estimated to be worth Rs 11.82 crore in the international market.
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, has been asked to appear before the CID again in the MLAs' signature mismatch case on June 14, said officials on Friday.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the achievements of women across various sectors and reaffirmed the government's commitment to women-led development, marking what he described as “12 Years of Nari Shakti” under the NDA government.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government is closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Navy, Indian Missions abroad, maritime administrations of friendly countries, shipping companies, seafarers' welfare organisations and other relevant stakeholders to ensure timely support and assistance to Indian seafarers, according to an official statement.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India has imposed restrictions on the sale of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel (HSD) at retail fuel outlets, limiting bulk purchases and directing institutional and commercial users to source fuel through their dedicated consumer or captive pumps, according to an official government notification.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to hear on Friday a plea by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has explained the reason behind using the expression "flop actor" for him in his upcoming film 'Welcome to the Jungle'.
