CUTTACK: A candidate who conceals criminal antecedents or provides false declarations forfeits the right to seek appointment, Orissa high court has ruled.Justice S K Panigrahi issued the ruling recently while dismissing a petition challenging the cancellation of a candidate’s application for the post of junior overman (trainee) at NLC India Limited. The candidate had failed…
NEW DELHI: ‘Toolkit’, which acquired a negative connotation with political parties associating its use for mainly spreading fake narratives, has become a potent instrument for the country’s supreme auditor, CAG, for bringing transparency in public spends and accountability in delivery of govt schemes.Called the ODK (Open Data Kit) platform, which is CAG’s own end-to-end encrypted…
NEW DELHI: In the customary new year exchange of list of prisoners with Islamabad, India sought early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan’s custody. The neighbouring country was asked to expedite the release of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed…
PRAYAGRAJ: A bomb threat issued for Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which begins Jan 13, is giving jitters to UP Police, which are on a hunt, online and on ground, to trace the accused.The threat was issued via a post on X saying a blast targeting at least 1,000 people would be triggered during the religious…
At least four people are dead and several others injured after an armed man went on a shooting rampage at a restaurant in the Montenegrin city of Cetinje on Wednesday.Authorities say the gunman, armed and dangerous, remains at large, as reported by the Associated Press.Special police units have been deployed to search for the suspect…
NEW DELHI: In a new year gift to the farmers, the NDA govt on Wednesday extended the crop insurance scheme by a year, enhancing its outlay for five years to Rs 69,515 crore, while also approving the Rs 825-crore Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIAT).In addition, to ensure that farmers get soil nutrients at existing…
New York Post released the photo of Shamsud Din Jabbar, the New Orleans killer driver. Within hours of the deadly attack in New Orleans that turned the New Year into a tragedy as 10 people were mowed down by a killer truck, the FBI identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar of Texas. After…
Diljit Dosanjh kicked off 2025 by meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing various topics including music. Diljit shared a poster from his successful Dil-Luminati tour. PM Modi praised Diljit’s talent and tradition blend, highlighting the meaningful exchange on music and culture during their interaction. The meeting created significant buzz, showcasing Diljit’s widespread acclaim. Singer and…
NEW DELHI: Global star Diljit Dosanjh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and had a “memorable meeting.”Diljit Dosanjh, the artist who always tops the international charts, after concluding his Grand Finale of the ‘DIL-LUMINATI’ tour of 2024 in his hometown, Ludhiana, went to meet PM Modi“A fantastic start to 2025 A very memorable meeting…
Reports claimed the suspect was identified as 42-year-old Samsud Din Jabbar The New Orleans terror suspect was identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, New York Post reported as the FBI investigation into the suspected terror attack that killed 10 and injured 35 on a New Year’s Day event saw fast developments. “The 42-year-old, who was…
