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Surat Airport Director Rupesh Kumar confirmed on Tuesday that two Go Air flights, one from Srinagar to Mumbai and the other from Delhi to Mumbai, were diverted and landed at Surat airport between 6:30 and 7 pm. All of the passengers are still aboard the plane. The reason for the landing is unknown. (ANI Input)
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will represent the Government of India at King Charles III's Coronation ceremony in London on May 5-6.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday filed a charge sheet against alleged conman Kiran Patel who was arrested for posing as a senior PMO official and enjoying security cover, officials said. The charge sheet against Patel, who is currently lodged in the Central Jail here, was filed in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Srinagar. The fraudster, hailing from Gujarat, was arrested for allegedly posing as an additional director (strategy and campaigns) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and enjoying many perks, including a bulletproof car and security cover besides other hospitality, police said. Patel had claimed that he had been given a mandate by the central government to identify buyers for apple orchards in south Kashmir, they added. (PTI Input)
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issues a show cause notice to Go First after the airline cancelled fresh bookings from 3-4 May.
According to a state government official, 231 Indians, including 208 Gujarat residents, who were evacuated from Sudan under the Centre's 'Operation Kaveri' landed at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday. According to the official, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, who oversees the state government's Non-Resident Gujarati (NRG) division, welcomed these Indians upon their arrival here from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on a special flight.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter Scale, hit Tajikistan today at 4:01 pm: National Center for Seismology.
Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of southern air command on Monday, an official statement said. An alumnus of Sainik School Kazhakootam and National Defence Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on June 7, 1986. He has flown over 5400 hrs on various types of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. He is a helicopter combat leader and a type qualified flying instructor, the statement added.
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar's helicopter was hit by an eagle near Hosakote, while he was on his way to Mulabagilu for an election rally.
Two unidentified Pakistani intruders carrying a large quantity of heroin were shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the Indo-Pak border in Munabao in Rajasthan when they crossed into Indian territory during the wee hours on Monday, May 1, reported ANI.
Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against suspended National Investigation Agency Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishal Garg and inspector Md Rajib Khan for alleged extortion of Rs 60 lakh from three local residents in Manipur’s Imphal after threatening to implicate them in a false case of terror cases, say officials, reports ANI.
Four people were reported dead while 7 injured after a fire broke out in a slum near Muzaffarpur's Ramdayalu Railway station in Bihar last night, says Sudhanshu Shekhar, CO Mushahari, Muzaffarpur, adding possible immediate relief will be given to the victims.
Another flight carrying 231 Indian passengers reaches Gujarat's Ahmedabad. They have been evacuated from conflict-torn Sudan, reports ANI.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking stay on release of movie “The Kerala Story”, asks petitioner to approach appropriate forum, reports PTI.
Centre informs Supreme Court that they are considering of appointing an expert committee whether a less painful alternative mode of execution of the death penalty could be found, reports ANI.
There is no problem in Mumbai or anywhere in the country. He (Salman Khan) has been given full security. I believe Mumbai is the safest city, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on death threat to Salman Khan.
A Palestinian hunger striker and top figure in the Islamic Jihad group in the occupied West Bank has died in custody, Israel's prison service says, reports AFP
Registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath has been stopped till May 3 due to bad weather and snowfall, says Rudraprayag DM Mayur Dixit. Decision regarding registration will be taken keeping in view the weather conditions, he says. Registrations are being done only for Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham at the Passenger Registration Center located in Rishikesh.
BSF rescues 40 tourists who were stranded near Nathula due to heavy rainfall. They were served hot meals and given shelter in the BRO detachments and were sent back to Gangtok after the road was opened by BRO, says Defence PRO, Guwahati.
Two Pakistani men, suspected to be engaged in drug trafficking were killed by the Border Security Force along the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan, reports PTI citing official sources.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaches South Korea for a 4-day official visit. She was received by the Ambassador of India to Korea, Amit Kumar upon arrival at the Incheon airport.
The National Investigation Agency conducts searches at 12 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its probe in a case registered last year to unearth criminal conspiracy for carrying out terrorist and subversive activities hatched by the cadres and Overground Workers of various proscribed organizations and their affiliates or off-shoots, operating under various pseudo names, at the behest of their Pakistani commanders' handlers.
Tillu Tajpuriya, accused of the shootout at Delhi's Rohini court in September 2021 was killed by rival gang members Yogesh Tunda and others in Tihar jail. He was taken to Delhi's Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, where he was declared dead. Further investigation is underway by Police, reports ANI.
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar tweets, "We regret the Ukraine Defence Ministry's tweet depicting Hindu goddess Kali in a distorted manner. Ukraine & its people respect the unique Indian culture & highly appreciate India's support. The depiction has already been removed."
Lucknow Super Giants’ mentor Gautam Gambhir and Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli have been fined 100% of their match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, yesterday, reports ANI. Both admitted to the Level 2 offence under Article 2.21 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
10th outbound flight carrying Indian evacuees from Jeddah. 231 passengers are en route to Ahmedabad, tweets MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
Indian Meteorological Department Himachal Pradesh chief Surender Paul says an orange alert has been issued in the state and heavy rainfall warnings in some areas for the next 2-3 days. In last 24 hours, it rained all over the state, with Kangra receiving maximum rainfall. There have been reports of hailstorms in Shimla & Jubbal. Rain will continue for next 48 hours, there has been a significant drop in temperature.
The Supreme Court will today hear a batch of pleas for final disposal in the release of the 11 convicts of the Bilkis Bano gangrape case.
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Release Of Convicts In Bilkis Bano Case
The Supreme Court will continue hearing the petition challenging the release of the convicts in the Bilkis Bano case. On April 18, the Supreme Court asked the Gujarat government about the reasons behind its decision to grant remission to the 11 life convicts, adding that the gravity of the offence must be considered before convicts are released prematurely.
According to LiveLaw, the bench comprising Justices K.M. Joseph and B.V. Nagarathna said when remission is considered in heinous crimes that affect the society at large, "the power must be exercised keeping in mind public interest".
According to the news agency PTI, the Union and Gujarat governments told the top court that they may file a plea seeking a review of its March 27 order which asked them to “be ready with original files” which decided to grant remission to the convicts.
The bench said, "A pregnant woman was gang-raped and several people were killed. You cannot compare victim’s case with standard section 302 (murder) cases. Like you cannot compare apples with oranges, similarly massacre cannot be compared with single murder. Crimes are generally committed against society and the community. Unequals cannot be treated equally."
'Modi Surname' Case: Gujarat HC Verdict On Rahul Gandhi's Plea Today
The Gujarat High Court will pronounce its verdict on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging a Surat court order declining to stay his conviction in a criminal defamation case on Tuesday. The court will hear the final arguments and will likely give its judgment after 2 pm.
On Saturday, lawyer Abhishek Singhvi, representing Gandhi, told the Gujarat HC that the offence for which the Congress leader was awarded the maximum sentence of two years in jail was not serious nor did it involve any "moral turpitude", PTI reported.
Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a member of Lok Sabha in March after he was sentenced to two years in jail by a Surat metropolitan magistrate's court in the 2019 case over his "why all thieves have Modi surname" remark. Later, the Surat sessions court declined to stay the conviction in the matter.
The former Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad had said "how come all thieves have the common surname Modi?" while addressing a rally in Karnataka ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha election, targetting PM Modi over his last name which he shares with fugitive businessmen Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi.
Voting In Shimla Civic Polls Today
A little over 90,000 voters will determine the fate of 102 candidates from 34 wards contesting the Shimla Municipal Corporations elections, scheduled to be held on Tuesday.
The results of the elections, which are being held on party symbols, will be declared on Thursday.
According to State Election Commission data, 93,920 voters are registered to exercise their franchises in the elections. These include 49,759 male and 44,161 female voters at 153 polling booths.
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