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Tuesday January 2, 2024

CBI Files Charge-sheets Against Five Accused in Manipur Violence Cases

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed two separate Charge-sheets in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup (M), Guwahati (Assam) against five accused in two inter-related cases of Manipur Violence: CBI

Tuesday January 2, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Leads High-Level Security Review on Jammu and Kashmir with Top Officials

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting is being attended by Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, NSA Ajit Doval, Director IB Tapan Deka and other officials.

Tuesday January 2, 2024

Congress Convenes Meeting for ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ Preparation, Chaired by President Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress Party has called a meeting of General Secretaries and State Incharges tomorrow at 11 am at AICC for the preparation of 'Bharat Nyay Yatra'. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will preside over the meeting.

Tuesday January 2, 2024

Suzuki Motorcycle India’s vehicle sales grow 24 pc in Dec

Two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India on Tuesday said its vehicle sales increased 24 per cent year-on-year to 79,483 units in December. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, sold 63,912 vehicles in December 2022, as per a company statement. "The company closed December 2023 with total sales of 79,483 units, recording 24 per cent year-on-year growth," Suzuki Motorcycle India said in the statement. Of the total two-wheeler sales last month, the domestic sales volume stood at 69,025 units, while the remaining 10,458 units were retailed in the overseas markets, it stated

Tuesday January 2, 2024

Gold jumps Rs 280; silver bounces Rs 300

Gold prices jumped Rs 280 to Rs 64,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid strong global cues and depreciation in rupee, according to HDFC Securities.  In the previous close, the precious metal had closed at Rs 63,920 per 10 grams, while silver rose Rs 300 to Rs 78,800 per kilogram. "The domestic gold prices traded higher following weaker rupee and stronger international gold prices," Dilip Parmar, research analyst at HDFC Securities, said. In the futures trade, February contract of gold advanced Rs 208 to Rs 63,528 per 10 grams on the MCX. Also, March contract of silver rallied Rs 405 to Rs 74,795 per kilogram on the bourse. In the overseas markets, gold and silver were quoting higher at USD 2,073 per ounce and USD 24 per ounce, respectively.

Tuesday January 2, 2024

Plane catches fire on runway at Japan’s Haneda airport after collision, passengers reportedly safe

Japan's coast guard said five crewmembers are missing after a collision between its plane and a passenger plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport that led to a major fire.
Coast Guard spokesperson Yoshinori Yanagishima confirmed the collision between the coast guard aircraft MA722 and the Japan Airlines plane.
The pilot has evacuated and contacted officials, but the other five crewmembers are unaccounted-for and the condition of the aircraft is also unknown, he said.
The 379 occupants of the passenger plane are all reported to have evacuated safely before the plane was engulfed in fire.

Tuesday January 2, 2024

Militant Attack In Manipur: Four Manipur Police Commandos And BSF Jawan Injured In Moreh

Terrorists attacked four police commandos and a BSF jawan on Tuesday morning in Moreh, Manipur, injuring them all. They have been taken to RIMS Hospital in Imphal for treatment, according to officials. The Manipur administration tightened curfews in the restive state, where almost 200 people died in ethnic violence last year, after four men were slain and five others suffered critical bullet injuries in the Thoubal region of the state the day before. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh urged everyone, especially the people of Lilong, to keep the peace in a video message that denounced the violence.  

Monday January 1, 2024

Haryana to start direct bus service to Ayodhya from Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat: Transport minister

Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma on Monday announced that the state government will start direct bus service to Ayodhya from Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. He also said that in the future if there is demand from other districts, direct bus service will start to Ayodhya from there as well. "After the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, numerous people from Haryana will visit Ayodhya. This new bus service will provide them with a convenient and affordable way to travel," he was quoted as saying in an official statement.

Monday January 1, 2024

Ram Mandir Trust Chooses Arun Yogiraj’s Idol for Ram Lalla, Tailor Prepares Special Dress for January 22 Installation Ceremony

Ram Mandir Trust has finalized the idol of Ram Lalla, with the installation ceremony scheduled for January 22. Out of the three idols in the race, the idol carved by Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru was selected for the prestigious installation. The other two idols will also be placed in the temple but at different locations. Meanwhile, the tailor, who has been making clothes for Ram Lalla since 1985, has started preparing a special yellow dress for the consecration ceremony. Members of the tailor's family was called by the trust to take the measurements of the finalized idol.

Monday January 1, 2024

Ram Lalla’s Consecration Set for Jan 22 at 12:20 PM in Ayodhya Temple

The consecration of Ram Lalla in the newly built temple in Ayodhya will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra General Secretary Champat Rai said, "Pran pratistha will take place at 12.20 pm. After this, you should perform aarti, distribute prasad in the localities and markets, and light lamps after sunset."