Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi To Visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep, Kerala On Jan 2-3 To Attend Programmes
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Eleven men were arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl hailing from Odisha on different occasions in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, police said on Monday. Under the pretext of celebrating the girl's birthday on December 17, 2023, a migrant labourer from Jharkhand, with whom the girl got closer, took her to a room where she was raped, said an official.
"He brought his friend who also sexually assaulted the girl," Visakhapatnam Zone-1 Deputy Commissioner of Police K Srinivas Rao told PTI.
Unable to bear the mental trauma, she went to the R K Beach in the port city to end her life. However, a local man who ekes out a living taking photographs of tourists entered into a conversation with her. He then took her to a lodge and sexually assaulted her. Later, she was taken to another room, where eight to nine of the photographer's friends raped her, the official said. The girl managed to escape from their (photographer and friends) clutches and left the city.
Following a missing complaint lodged by the girl's parents, she was found in Odisha and was brought back to the city here on December 25, police said. Police said that the girl was raped by the photographer and his friends on December 20, 21 and 22. They are also probing whether she was sexually assaulted on December 18 and 19 also.
Rao said police altered the missing case into a rape (IPC Section 376) and added the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act (POCSO). (PTI Inputs)
In a collaborative effort, Indian Army personnel and an NDRF team have successfully rescued a 2.5-year-old girl who fell into a borewell in Ran village, located in Kalyanpur tehsil of Dwarka district, Gujarat.
On January 1st evening, BSF troops conducted a search operation near Village L S Wala in Ferozepur District, leading to the discovery of a 480-gram packet believed to be heroin wrapped in yellow adhesive tape, along with an illuminating ball, in a farming field.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Kerala on January 2-3, an official statement released by Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi will Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu where he will attend the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University. PM Modi is the Chief Guest for the event.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) dispatched a team from Gandhinagar to Ran village in Dwarka, Gujarat, to aid in the urgent rescue operation of a 2.5-year-old girl who fell into a borewell.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted a chargesheet against 15 accused, encompassing police officers, army personnel, a teacher, and private individuals, in connection with irregularities discovered in the JE (Civil) written examination for the Jal Shakti Department of the J&K Government.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially declared Satwinder Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967.
According to news agency ANI, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed a level 1 fire incident at a godown in Kurla Garden on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, with no injuries reported.
During a dignified ceremony, Lieutenant General RC Tiwari assumed leadership of the Eastern Command, paying homage to fallen soldiers and urging all ranks to uphold soldierly pride and honor, as reported by Indian Army officials.
With a distinguished background, Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and holder of advanced degrees from IIT Chennai and Osmania University, assumes leadership in overseeing warship production and acquisition for the Indian Navy.
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh has assumed charge as Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy. Commissioned as an Engineer Officer into the Indian Navy on 31 March 1986, he holds a Master's degree in Engineering and is a postgraduate from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel took charge as cabinet minister at Jaipur' Secretariat "Our efforts will be to make a corruption-free, mafia-free Rajasthan with the mantra of 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vishwas'..." he said.
"In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP will win all 80 seats (in 2024 Lok Sabha polls). Moreover, it will not be a surprise if the party wins more than 400 seats because people have faith in PM Modi," says UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma says the State police have seized Heroin worth Rs 6 crores at Khliehriat from a hardcore interstate drug trafficker along with a car, reports ANI.
A fire broke out in a residential area at Paraonthi village in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla in the wee hours of Monday, reports PTI.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath listens to grievances by the public during 'Janata Darshan' programme in Gorakhphur.
Jharkhand: 6 people died in a road accident in Jamshedpur after their car went uncontrolled and hit the divider. A total of 8 people, all residents of Adityapur, were there in the car at the time of the accident. Five died on the spot while one died during the treatment. Two survivors are critically injured. Further investigation underway: Jamshedpur police
The Centre on Sunday approved the extension of Durga Shankar Mishra, IAS in service for six months, reported IANS.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha offered prayers at Tirupati Balaji Temple on Monday morning.
The Indian Railways said 21 trains were running late in Delhi area due to fog.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends greetings on New Year. Taking to X, he writes, "Wishing everyone a splendid 2024! May this year bring forth prosperity, peace, and wonderful health for all."
The XPoSaT will be launched at 9:10 am from the first launch-pad, SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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ISRO Set to Ring in 2024 with XPoSat Launch on January 1
India is gearing up for a spectacular start to the New Year as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) along with 10 other payloads on Monday (January 1, 2024). The 25-hour countdown for the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) commenced smoothly on Sunday at 8.10 a.m., according to ISRO officials cited by news agency IANS.
The PSLV-DL variant, designated PSLV-C58, towering 44.4 metres tall and weighing 260 tonnes, is scheduled to take off at 9.10 a.m. from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The spacecraft will carry the XPoSat and 10 scientific payloads, all fixed to the PSLV Orbital Platform.
ISRO officials expressed confidence in the mission's progress, marking a promising start to the year's space exploration endeavours.
Himachal Pradesh: No Diesel or Petrol Vehicles for Government Departments from today
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has issued a directive instructing government departments not to acquire diesel and petrol vehicles starting today. The move aims to encourage the use of electric vehicles, aligning with the state's commitment to achieving a 'Green and Clean Himachal.' Any department intending to purchase a diesel or petrol vehicle will now require approval from the state cabinet, news agency PTI reported.
Chief Minister Sukhu highlighted the success of the government's efforts, revealing that the number of government-owned electric vehicles has reached 185, with 2,733 private electric vehicles registered in the state. The Transport Department has taken the lead by replacing its official vehicle fleet with electric vehicles, setting an example for other departments to follow.
Rajasthan to Offer LPG Cylinders at Rs 450 to BPL and Ujjwala Beneficiaries from Jan 1
In Rajasthan, LPG cylinders will be available for Rs 450 from today as a subsidy amount will be directly transferred to the accounts of eligible women under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and the Ujjwala scheme, as per CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Under the 'Rasai Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme,' beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and selected BPL families can avail of 12 cylinders per year by registering at the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra camps, he informed, PTI reported.
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