Pilots and crew members cannot use mouthwash, tooth gel or any such substance that has alcoholic content, as that could result in a positive reading of the breath analyser test, according to revised norms issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Besides, various changes have been made to the norms pertaining to the procedure … Read more
EAM S. Jaishankar met the family members of eight Indian nationals who were handed down death sentence by a Qatari court. File | Photo Credit: AFP External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met the family members of eight Indian nationals who were handed down death sentence by a Qatari court. Mr. Jaishankar also told … Read more
A view of the Supreme Court. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on October 30 a plea by the NIA challenging the Madras High Court order granting bail to eight accused in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against the alleged office bearers, members and … Read more
A view of National Investigation Agency (NIA), in New Delhi. File. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against two alleged members of an al-Qaeda linked terrorist group’s module operating from Assam. The two accused, identified as Mohammed Akbar Ali and Abul Kalam Azad, had … Read more
The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) under the Sports Authority of India organised ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark the 75th anniversary of Independence on Saturday. The family members of those who sacrificed their lives for the country were honoured at the function. These included … Read more
The intra-party clash between different groups in the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Ramanathapuram district has surfaced again. With the presence of senior member and Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Welfare Minister R.S. Raja Kannappan, DMK district secretary Kadar Basha alias Muthuramalingam, who is also an MLA and the Lok Sabha MP Nawaz Kani (IUML, … Read more
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Andhra Pradesh Women Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma. File. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma expressed displeasure over the misuse of the social media to abuse women and children in the State. Addressing a press conference here at Secretariat on June 30, she said that the Opposition parties could use … Read more
Kolkata: After the Pronam app and the Pronam call centre, Kolkata Police on Tuesday launched the Medical Privilege Card (MPC) Project whereby senior citizens will be provided QR code-enabled smart cards. This card is supposed to carry all details of the health of each individual Pronam member. Gradually, the project will also cover senior citizens. … Read more
Students of the Osmania University, along with officials, volunteered to spruce up two stepwells on the university premises, the renovation of which was launched on Monday amid much fanfare. The HMDA partnered with the Osmania University, and NGOs, to take up the two wells for renovation, following directions issued by Minister K.T. Rama Rao. The … Read more
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has adopted a Bill to amend the Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission Act, 1998, with a view to reducing the term of the nominated posts of the chairperson and members of the A.P. Women’s Commission. Moving the Bill on Friday, Minister for Women, Children, Differently Abled and Senior Citizens K.V. Usha … Read more