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Before Ketan’s Murder, Siya Searched “Police Interrogation” And “Murder Investigation”: Cops

7Jul

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Crime, India, Latest, News

Before Ketan’s Murder, Siya Searched “Police Interrogation” And “Murder Investigation”: Cops

What kind of treatment do women face in police custody? What kind of questions are asked during interrogation? Siya Goel had searched for answers to all these questions on the internet even before her arrest. During the investigation of the Ketan Agarwal murder case in Pune, Maharashtra, the police have revealed this explosive information about Siya Goel. According to investigators, even before Siya was arrested in this case, she had searched on her mobile's search engine about police interrogation and how women are treated in police custody. Besides this, the main accused Siya Goel had also searched for detailed information about murder investigation procedures and the widely discussed Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. According to investigating officers, search history from Siya's ...

Kaushik Rai Chairs AUIDFCL Meet, Calls for Timely Execution and Transparency in Urban Projects

5Jul

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assam, India, Latest

Kaushik Rai Chairs AUIDFCL Meet, Calls for Timely Execution and Transparency in Urban Projects

The 14th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Assam Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Limited (AUIDFCL) was held on Saturday at Dispur Capital Complex.The meeting, chaired by Minister Kaushik Rai, reviewed the ongoing activities and various projects being implemented by AUIDFCL across the state. Detailed discussions were held on the progress of key urban infrastructure initiatives and measures to further strengthen urban development in Assam.The board deliberated on a range of strategic matters relating to urban infrastructure, project implementation, financial management and institutional strengthening. Emphasis was laid on ensuring the timely execution of projects, efficient utilization of resources and the adoption of innovative approaches to meet the growing...

Aaranyak Launches India’s First Community Training Programme for Hoolock Gibbon Conservation

4Jul

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Aaranyak Launches India’s First Community Training Programme for Hoolock Gibbon Conservation

Biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak has launched India's first dedicated capacity-building programme for local communities aimed at strengthening the conservation of the endangered Western Hoolock Gibbon, the country's only ape species. The week-long residential training programme, held from June 17 to 22 at the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam, was organised in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department's Jorhat Forest Division. The initiative received support from The Habitats Trust, the IUCN Section on Small Apes and the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group. Twenty participants from Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland attended the programme, which focused on empowering communities living near gibbon habitats to play a greater role in wildlife conservation. The par...

Northeast Gets First MEMU Train: Agartala-Karimganj Service to Boost Assam-Tripura Rail Link

4Jul

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India

Northeast Gets First MEMU Train: Agartala-Karimganj Service to Boost Assam-Tripura Rail Link

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday flagged off the Northeast's first Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train service between Agartala and Karimganj, giving further boost to the railway connectivity between Assam and Tripura.The new MEMU train, with a seating capacity of 3,600 passengers, has been equipped with CCTV cameras and GPS tracking systems to enhance passenger safety and travel comfort.Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Agartala, Saha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for strengthening railway infrastructure in the frontier state.Describing the launch as the first MEMU service in the Northeast, the Chief Minister said it would improve regional connectivity by linking Agartala with Karimganj.Saha also highlighted ...

“She May Abscond”: Meghalaya Challenges Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Bail in Supreme Court

2Jul

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Crime, India, Meghalaya

“She May Abscond”: Meghalaya Challenges Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Bail in Supreme Court

The legal battle in Meghalaya’s much-discussed Honeymoon Murder case has taken a new turn. The Meghalaya government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Meghalaya High Court’s order upholding the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi. On Wednesday, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta sought an urgent hearing on the petition before a Supreme Court bench led by Justice M.M. Sundresh. Mehta told the court that Sonam was granted bail solely on the ground that she was not fully informed of the reasons for her arrest. According to him, the situation arose due to a typographical error in the section number mentioned in the arrest documents. Pointing out the risk of the accused absconding, the Solicitor General urged the court to list the matter urgently. Responding to this, Jus...

Alleged Indian Influencer Creates Ruckus at Vietnam Restaurant; Accused of Misbehaving With Staff

1Jul

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India, International, Latest, News, Travel

Alleged Indian Influencer Creates Ruckus at Vietnam Restaurant; Accused of Misbehaving With Staff

Incidents of so-called influencers creating a ruckus are nothing new in India. But this time, an alleged influencer from India has embarrassed the country on foreign soil. A dispute over a child's behavior at an Indian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, escalated to such an extent that authorities accused an Indian family of vandalizing restaurant property and threatening staff. The incident took place at 'Bombay Bites HCMC', an Indian restaurant located in District-1, a tourist hub in Ho Chi Minh City. According to information shared by the restaurant management on social media, as soon as the family entered, the children began throwing tissue paper from the tables around the place. Restaurant owner Manmeet Singh said that even after staff politely requested the children to s...

Lumding Station Turns Landmark: NFR Unveils Architectural Lighting Project

28Jun

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assam, India, Latest

Lumding Station Turns Landmark: NFR Unveils Architectural Lighting Project

In a significant step towards enhancing passenger amenities and modernising railway infrastructure, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commissioned architectural facade lighting at Lumding Railway Station, transforming it into a visually striking landmark and improving its night-time visibility and ambience.The project involves the installation of energy-efficient RGB LED facade lighting fixtures with programmable illumination effects, providing uniform lighting across the station frontage, domes, columns and other architectural elevations.Weatherproof outdoor fittings and cabling have also been provided to ensure reliable operation under all weather conditions.The newly installed lighting system not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the station but also promotes sustainable and eco...

Northeast Central to India’s Security, Act East Policy: Rajnath Singh in Shillong

20Jun

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India, Latest

Northeast Central to India’s Security, Act East Policy: Rajnath Singh in Shillong

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the Northeast as a crucial pillar of India’s security architecture, prosperity and strategic strength, stating that the region holds a central position in the country’s national security framework and foreign policy objectives. Addressing personnel at the Headquarters of the Eastern Air Command in Shillong, Meghalaya, Singh said the entire eastern region is closely linked with India’s strategic future, where borders, rivers, cultures and communities are deeply interconnected. “The entire region is an integral part of India’s strategic destiny. When we speak of the East, we are not merely referring to a geographical area, but to a dynamic space where history, geography, security and the future converge,” he said. Highlighting th...

Birthday Outing Turns Fatal: Pune Youth Dies in 400-Ft Fall at Lohagad Fort While Taking Photo

19Jun

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India

Birthday Outing Turns Fatal: Pune Youth Dies in 400-Ft Fall at Lohagad Fort While Taking Photo

A desire to take a photo turned fatal for a young man. While on an outing with his fiancée, 26-year-old Ketan Vishal Agarwal fell into a nearly 400-foot deep gorge while trying to take a photo and met with an untimely death. The tragic incident took place at Lohagad Fort in Maval tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. Ketan Agarwal, associated with his family’s real estate business, was a resident of the Gahunje area of Pune. His wedding was scheduled for November this year. According to police, Ketan had gone to Lohagad Fort on Thursday morning with his fiancée and two other friends on the occasion of his fiancée’s upcoming birthday. While taking photos in the hilly section of the fort, he lost his balance amid strong winds and fell into the gorge. Lonavala Rural Police Station I...

Against Flames and Chaos: Firefighters Wage Grueling Rescue Effort After Air India Crash

12Jun

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India

Against Flames and Chaos: Firefighters Wage Grueling Rescue Effort After Air India Crash

Firefighters battled towering flames, thick smoke, and dangerous debris in what officials described as one of the most challenging emergency responses in recent years following the devastating Air India crash. Moments after the aircraft went down, emergency crews rushed to the scene, where burning fuel and wreckage had created an intense inferno that threatened nearby structures and hampered rescue operations. Witnesses reported hearing multiple explosions as firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and create safe corridors for search and rescue teams. Equipped with specialized gear and supported by dozens of fire engines, responders faced extreme heat and limited visibility while searching for survivors amid twisted metal and scattered debris. Despite the hazardous conditions...