The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged large-scale corruption in the distribution of flood relief compensation in West Bengal, accusing the Mamata Banerjee-led state government of being involved in a scam amounting to nearly Rs 100 crore in Malda district.
"We started the ring survey, and we have completed the survey of approximately 5,000 houses. Of the 65 people in whom symptoms were found, we have sent 15 to the hospital. Currently, 149 people are hospitalised, and 205 have recovered and returned home," Verma said.
Pakistan's latest household survey shows families now spend nearly two-thirds of their income on food and utilities due to high inflation. Spending on education and health has sharply declined, while reliance on remittances has increased, highlighting rising inequality and shrinking purchasi
The ministry said 96 people were rescued and seven bodies recovered after the accident on Wednesday. The boat involved in the accident was found on a sandbank.
This historic expedition marks a major milestone in India's efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage.
Announcing the decision on X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs sharper focus on security, defence preparedness and negotiations as efforts continue to end the nearly four-year-long conflict.
Delhi Police have busted a major cyber crime syndicate operating through a web of shell companies, arresting two accused and uncovering transactions linked to nearly Rs 180 crore in cyber fraud cases traced across the country.
The community radio station has been established to disseminate information on social welfare schemes, education, and health, and to provide a platform for local voices and culture in the border areas.
In a statement on Friday, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan warned that worsening conditions in Gaza have left nearly 1.9 million displaced Palestinians extremely vulnerable.
Acting on credible intelligence inputs related to narcotics trafficking near the Indo-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles on Friday conducted a joint operation with the Mizoram Police in the general area of Kaifang, district Saitual, Mizoram.
The fraud was allegedly carried out under the cover of an establishment functioning at a building near the Thalassery General Hospital. The arrested man, identified as Mohammed Shibil C. (39), of Thottummel, Vadakumbad, was one of the firm's owners and the fourth accused in the case.
India's banking sector has remained resilient, underpinned by calibrated risk management and improving asset quality, with overall credit offtake expected to strengthen in the near term as interest rates soften, GST rationalisation progresses, and festive demand continues, according to a