Bharat Express

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Saturday December 16, 2023

Ruchira Kamboj says, “We have suffered immensely due to cross-border terrorism”

At the United Nations General Assembly, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj says, "We have suffered immensely due to cross-border terrorism and violence carried out by terrorist groups using these illicit weapons smuggled across our borders, including now through the use of drones. The increase in volume and the quality of the arsenal acquired by these terrorist organizations reminds us time and again that they cannot exist without the sponsorship or support of states."

Saturday December 16, 2023

Son of bureaucrat mows down girlfriend with car, not arrested

A woman sustained injuries to her entire body after her boyfriend allegedly tried to mow her down with his car near a hotel in Thane. The incident took place on December 11 and the man, Ashwajit Gaikwad, is the son of Anil Gaikwad, a Managing Director at the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.

Saturday December 16, 2023

3 Israeli hostages killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Three Israeli hostages were killed in firing by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF said it assumed the hostages were "a threat" and fired at them during combat in Gaza's Shejaiya district. The three were among the people taken as hostages by Hamas terrorists during its surprise attack on Israel on October 7. Two of them have been identified as Yota Haim and Samer Talalka while the IDF said the family of the third deceased requested that his name not be broadcast.

Saturday December 16, 2023

Bill to ban polygamy will be introduced in the next session of the Assam assembly

A bill to ban polygamy will be introduced in the next session of the Assam assembly to be held in February. The bill has been formulated after months of consultations with various individuals and organisations. , Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The bill to ban polygamy will be placed on the floor of the Assam assembly which will commence from February 4."

Saturday December 16, 2023

Women safety and eradication of corruption will be top priorities of our government: Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma in a press conference says, -Anti-gangster task force to be set up for action against organised crime. -SIT to be constituted to probe government exam paper leak cases. -Women safety and eradication of corruption will be top priorities of our government.

Friday December 15, 2023

Charred body of unidentified woman found in Bhiwandi

The charred body of an unidentified woman was found in Bhiwandi in Thane district on Friday, a police official said. The body was lying near a pipeline in Dongar Pada 'selfie point' in Shanti Nagar, the Bhiwandi Taluka police station official said. "Some youth from the area spotted the body and alerted police. Deputy Superintendent of Police Prashant Dhole visited the spot and is supervising the probe. A murder and destruction of evidence case has been registered," the official said.

Friday December 15, 2023

Union Cabinet decisions

The Union Cabinet approves the memorandum of understanding between the USA and India. Memorandum to enhance innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake. Union Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation signed between India and Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of Digitization and Electronic Manufacturing. Union Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Italy on Cooperation in the field of Industrial Property Rights. The activities under the MoU will provide an opportunity for exchange and dissemination of best practices.

Friday December 15, 2023

Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu speaks for the first time on huge cash recovered from his place

He said, "What is happening today makes me sad. I can admit that the money that has been recovered belongs to my firm...The cash that has been recovered is related to my liquor firms, it is the proceedings from the sale of liquor. This money has nothing to do with Congress or any other political party as is being said. The money is not all mine, it belongs to my family and other related firms. I-T has raided now, I will give account for everything."

Friday December 15, 2023

Siddipet District Gunman Shoots Family, Commits Suicide: Police

A man, Akula Naresh working as a gunman for Siddipet District (Telangana) Collector shot his wife, son, and daughter and then killed himself. Immediately after receiving the information, Police reached the spot and shifted bodies for Postmortem: Siddipet Police Commissioner

Friday December 15, 2023

President Murmu Joins Top Dignitaries at ‘At Home’ Reception on Vijay Diwas Eve

On the eve of Vijay Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu attends 'At Home' reception at Army House in New Delhi. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Navy Chief Admiral R Harikumar attend the event among others.