Chinese 'Spy Balloon' Shot Down Over Atlantic Ocean Capable Of Collecting Communications Signals: Report
The Chinese spy balloon shot down by US military over Atlantic Ocean was capable of collecting communications signals and was part of a fleet of surveillance balloons directed by Chinese military that had flown over more than 40 countries across continents, said US State Department.
Church of England Backs Blessings For Same-Sex Couples: Report
The Church of England's governing body on Thursday endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples, after hours of acrimonious debate highlighted deep Anglican divisions on the issue, AFP reported.
7 Students Killed, 2 Injured After Truck Hits Auto In Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh | Seven students dead while a student and an auto driver injured after an auto carrying school students was hit by a truck near Korar village in Kanker district. Injured students rushed to hospital in Korar, confirms IG Bastar P Sundarraj.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Indian Embassy in Russia on Thursday. Wide-ranging discussion on bilateral and regional issues. Agreed to continue work towards implementing the India-Russia strategic partnership," it said.
Breaking News LIVE: Quami Insaaf Morcha Protestors Clash With Police In Chandigarh
Members of Quami Insaaf Morcha clashed with Chandigarh Police which stopped them from entering into the city. The Morcha is demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who were convicted of various crimes during the period of militancy in Punjab, reported ANI.
Breaking News LIVE: Church Building Collapses In Delhi's Shakurpur, 3 Injured
Three people were injured after a church building collapsed in north west Delhi's Shakurpur G block today, said Delhi Fire Service, reported ANI. The injured were admitted to hospital, it added.
The building collapsed as repair work was underway on the top floor of the building, which is used for residential purposes
Leaders and workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a protest near Delhi Secretariat against Feedback unit created by the Delhi government, reported ANI.
Breaking News LIVE: HC Dismisses Godrej's Plea Against Acquisition Of Vikhroli Plot For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea filed by Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Ltd against the acquisition of its Vikhroli plot for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, reported ANI.
There are no irregularities in this acquisition, HC said.
Breaking News LIVE: HC Dismisses Godrej's Plea Against Acquisition Of Vikhroli Plot For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea filed by Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Ltd against the acquisition of its Vikhroli plot for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, reported ANI.
There are no irregularities in this acquisition, HC says.
Breaking News LIVE: I-T Raids At JD(U) MLC Radha Charan Sah's Premises In Patna Over Tax Evasion
Income Tax raid continued at the premises of JD(U) MLC Radha Charan Sah and his close aide in Patna, in connection with alleged tax evasion, reported ANI.
Breaking News LIVE: ED Arrests Advertising Professional Rajesh Joshi In Delhi Liquor Policy Case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested advertising professional Rajesh Joshi in a money laundering case in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.
Breaking News LIVE: 4 People Suffer Gunshots In Patna After Chain Snatchers Fire Shots In Theft Attempt
Four people suffered gunshot injuries after chain snatchers fired shots during a theft attempt in the Shastri Nagar area last night; police investigation underway, reported ANI.
Breaking News LIVE: EC Should Wait On Sena's Symbol, Name Till SC' Decision On Rebel MLAs, Says Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said that Election Commission should wait on Shiv Sena's name and symbol till the Supreme Court decides on disqualification of rebel Sena MLAs.
"I am ready for the Election Commission's order but until Supreme Court decides on the disqualification of rebel Sena MLAs, EC should wait on the decision on Shiv Sena's symbol and name," he said, reported ANI.
Breaking News LIVE: EC Should Wait On Sena's Symbol, Name Till SC' Decision On Rebel MLAs, Says Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said that Election Commission should wait on Shiv Sena's name and symbol till the Supreme Court decides on disqualification of rebel Sena MLAs.
"I am ready for the Election Commission's order but until Supreme Court decides on the disqualification of rebel Sena MLAs, EC should wait on the decision on Shiv Sena's symbol and name," he said, reported ANI.
Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out At HDFC Bank In Delhi's Greater Kailash, 9 Fire Engines Rush To Spot
A fire broke out at HDFC bank in Delhi's Greater Kailash area on Thursday morning, said the officials, reported ANI. As per the officials, the department got information about the incident at 6:05 am.
Nine fire engines have been rushed to the spot. No casualties have been reported so far.
Breaking News LIVE: Drone Spotted Near BSF Post In Gurdaspur, Search Operation Underway
A Pakistani drone was spotted near the Adia post of BSF last night. BSF troops fired toward the drone. Search operation underway by police and BSF, said BSF DIG Prabhakar Joshi, Gurdaspur sector, reported ANI.
Breaking News LIVE: Combined Death Toll In Turkey, Syria More Than 15,000. NDRF Teams Provide Assistance
At least 15,383 people were reported dead after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey on Monday.
The death toll in Turkey surged by more than 3,000 in a matter of hours and was at 12,391, as per the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency on Thursday.
The total number of deaths in Syria was at least 2,992, including 1,730 in rebel-held areas in the northwest, according to the "White Helmets" civil defense group, as well as an additional 1,262 deaths in government-controlled parts of Syria, according to Syrian state media.
Breaking News LIVE: Mob Set Fire To Village Head's House In Chapra Over Murder Of Youth, 3 Arrested
An angry mob set fire to village head's house and poultry farm in Bihar's Chapra allegedly after murder of a youth. Murder case was registered and three accused were arrested whereas three other people were arrested for the arson, said the police.
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PM Modi To Reply On 'Motion Of Thanks' At 2 PM In Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Rajya Sabha, as reported by PTI.
On January 31, the first day of the Budget Session, President Droupadi Murmu gave an address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated, "Reply by prime minister will be at 2 pm tomorrow."
Earlier in the day, Modi responded to the motion of thanks in the Lok Sabha.
Smriti Irani's Daughter To Get Married In 500-Year-Old Property In Rajasthan
Union Minister Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle Irani is all set to tie the knot with her fiance Arjun Bhalla on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Rajasthan. After Vicky-Katrina's wedding, Hansika-Sohael wedding and now Kiara-Sidharth wedding, Rajasthan seems to have become a favoruite spot for grand weddings once again.
As per reports, the wedding festivities have begun in Nagaur's Khimsar Fort where the couple got engaged in 2021. Khimsar Fort is said to be more than 500 years old. The fort has been turned into a heritage hotel and belongs to BJP leader Gajendra Singh.
The Union Minister and her daughter Zoish Irani landed in Rajasthan on Wednesday morning and will travel to the wedding venue by road. Smirti Irani's husband Zubin Irani arrived at the fort a day earlier, reported India Today. The wedding ceremony is expected to take place on Thursday while the haldi and mehendi ceremonies will be held today.
Shanelle Irani is Smriti Irani's husband Zubi Irani's daughter from his first marriage with Mona. She completed her law education from Government Law College in Mumbai and holds an LLM degree from Georgetown University Law Centre, Washington DC. Meanwhile, Arjun holds an MBA degree and lives in Canada, with his family.