Author: Andrea Harvey

Tremors jolt Delhi, parts of north India; Kejriwal hopes everyone is safe

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: ANI Twitter) A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan which shook parts of north India, including the national capital, on Saturday night. The temblor hit the mountainous regions of Afghanistan at 9:31 pm and residents of the national capital region felt the tremors… Continue reading Tremors jolt Delhi, parts of north India; Kejriwal hopes everyone is safe

Nuh police station attack was aimed at destroying evidence: Haryana govt

The Haryana government on Saturday said the attack on the cybercrime police station in Nuh district was aimed at destroying evidence related to a massive fraud unearthed earlier this year. The cybercrime police station was targeted during the violence that erupted in Nuh on July 31. Six people, including two home guards… Continue reading Nuh police station attack was aimed at destroying evidence: Haryana govt

Parts of SC verdict on Rahul not highlighted amidst ‘celebrations’: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that certain parts of the Supreme Court’s judgment, which stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case, were not highlighted amidst “so-called celebrations”. The senior BJP leader posted on Twitter parts of the verdict, including the one in which the… Continue reading Parts of SC verdict on Rahul not highlighted amidst ‘celebrations’: Himanta

Army launches multiple operations in Manipur; one militant nabbed

Representative Image (PTI) The Army on Saturday launched multiple operations in the Imphal valley during which one militant was injured in an encounter at Mongcham area. A spokesperson of the Army’s Spear Corps said the injured insurgent was apprehended and a self-loading rifle, ammunition, and war-like stores were recovered. “Multiple operations were… Continue reading Army launches multiple operations in Manipur; one militant nabbed

Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended

The Haryana government on Saturday extended the suspension of mobile internet service in Nuh and Palwal districts till August 8, according to an official order. Suspension of SMS services in these two districts has been extended till 5 pm on August 7, it said. Mobile internet and SMS services were suspended after… Continue reading Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended

NSA Ajit Doval in Jeddah for two-day conference on Ukraine crisis

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday joined his counterparts from several countries on the first day of a two-day conference in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah that is aimed at finding ways for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. The conference, hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, is… Continue reading NSA Ajit Doval in Jeddah for two-day conference on Ukraine crisis

Govt appoints Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as CBIC chairman, to succeed Vivek Johri

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs The government on Saturday appointed Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Agarwal succeeds Vivek Johri who superannuated on May 31. “The President of India is pleased to appoint Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, IRS, …member CBIC as… Continue reading Govt appoints Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as CBIC chairman, to succeed Vivek Johri

Kashmir struck by 3 earthquakes in one day, no reports of any damage

Representative image (Photo: Shutterstock) An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter Scale struck Kashmir Saturday evening, officials said. There were no reports of any damage. The earthquake that took place at 9.31 pm had its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, officials said. The quake hit at the latitude… Continue reading Kashmir struck by 3 earthquakes in one day, no reports of any damage

Tugboat sinks in Egypt’s Suez Canal after colliding with tanker: Official

A tugboat sank Saturday in Egypt’s Suez Canal after it collided with a Hong Kong-flagged tanker, the waterway’s authorities said. In a statement, the Suez Canal Authority, which oversees the operation of the key water passage, said its teams were working to recover the tugboat after it launched an operation to save the… Continue reading Tugboat sinks in Egypt’s Suez Canal after colliding with tanker: Official