Samba: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel patrol along the India-Pakistan border during scorching heat on a hot summer day, in Samba district, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo: PTI)
Seven killed as mini truck overturns in Andhra Pradesh
Seven people were killed when a mini truck in which they were travelling overturned in this district on Wednesday, police said. The accident occurred in the Chilaka Pakala area of Chinnaigudem in Devarapalli mandal, East Godavari district. “Seven people died. One person survived and he is alright. He is able to speak,” East Godavari District Superintendent of Police Narasimha Kishore told reporters.
Sandip Ghosh’s wife purchased properties without approval from WB govt: ED
The Enforcement Directorate Tuesday alleged that the wife of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, purchased two immovable assets without “proper approval” from West Bengal government authorities. The federal agency alleged in a statement that it has “found” documents related to about half-a-dozen houses, flats and a farmhouse owned by the doctor couple during searches conducted against them and their “close relatives” on September 6 at seven locations in Kolkata.
EAM Jaishankar meets German parliament members in Berlin
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today interacted with members of German parliament in Berlin. In a post on X, he said, “Pleased to interact with members of German parliament in Berlin. Appreciated their insights on contemporary global issues. Value their support for stronger India-Germany relations.”
FIR filed against wing commander for alleged rape; IAF says cooperating with police
An FIR has been registered at Budgam police station against a Wing Commander following a complaint by a woman flying officer accusing him of rape, officials said here on Tuesday. The IAF said it is cooperating with the police. Both the Indian Air Force (IAF) officers are currently stationed in Srinagar.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma seeks GOI’s intervention after fresh violence in Manipur
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma expressed concerns over fresh incidents of violence in Manipur and said the Government of India needs to intervene in this. Amid the fresh violence that has engulfed the state of Manipur, the state government has imposed a ban on internet services in the state starting on Tuesday.
Pakistan violates ceasefire along border in Jammu, BSF trooper injured
One BSF personnel sustained injuries when Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian posts in violation of a ceasefire agreement along the border here on Wednesday, a spokesperson of the border guarding force said. At about 2.35 am, an incident of unprovoked firing in the Akhnoor area from across the border happened and which was befittingly responded by the BSF.
First Published: Sep 11 2024 | 9:04 AM IST
