Amreli, Jan 25 (IANS) A bomb threat sent via email to the Amreli Collector’s Office in Gujarat triggered a security alert and a swift response from local authorities on Sunday, officials said.According to the police, an unidentified person sent a threatening email to the official email ID of the Amreli Collector’s Office, claiming that the premises would be blown up. The sender concealed their identity and address.The email, written in approximately 10 lines, used threatening language and pr…
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Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Wednesday that anti-national elements must be firmly dealt with so that hard-earned peace prevails in Kashmir. “Deal firmly and decisively with anti-national elements posing a threat to public safety, peace and tranquillity in Kashmir,” DGP Prabhat instructed security officers while reviewing a security meeting in Shopian district.During the meeting, the DGP J&K conducted a detailed review of law and order management, counter-terr…
Raipur/Bijapur, Jan 19 (IANS) A tragedy struck the Kasturipad village in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh when a young villager lost his life after stepping on a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the Maoists. “The victim, identified as 20-year-old Ayata Kuhrami, son of Budhra Kuhrami, had gone to the forest area near his village when the incident occurred,” police officials said. The deadly device exploded as he unknowingly stepped on it, causing severe injuries to both his l…
Ottawa, Jan 17 (IANS) Facing uncertainties in relations with the US, Canada is entering into a strategic partnership with China right in President Donald Trump’s front yard.Announcing the partnership in Beijing on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping said they were “renewing the relationship between Canada and China in the face of a changing global economy and international security challenges”.The partnership, they said in a joint statement, would include “public …
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta, who is known for films like ‘Badlapur’, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, ‘Veer-Zaara’ and others, has spoken up on the importance of co-existence. On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video in which she spoke about how stray animals live their own lives without disturbing anyone.She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, “Co-existence, chahein to sab ek sath exist kar sakte hain, ek jagah pe..haq hai sabka baraba…
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump credited aggressive immigration enforcement with a sharp decline in violent crime in Washington, claiming the US capital has gone months without a murder after thousands of offenders were removed or imprisoned.Speaking at the House GOP member retreat here, Trump said public safety improvements were the result of targeting repeat offenders and gang members. “Washington DC is now the safest city in the country,” he said.Trump claimed the city had…
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) PMK founder S. Ramadoss has called upon Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin to take immediate responsibility and order the closure of government-run liquor shops located near public spaces, citing a sharp rise in alcohol-related violence, social unrest, and threats to women’s safety. In a strongly worded statement, Ramadoss said the State government could no longer evade accountability by claiming helplessness. He pointed to a recent incident on January 2 near Senji in…
Patna, Jan 2 (IANS) In a major move aimed at making the functioning of the Bihar Police more effective and responsive, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has approved the reorganisation of police zones across the state.The decision is aimed at strengthening crime control, improving law and order monitoring, and expediting the investigation of pending cases.Formal orders regarding the revised police zone structure have been issued by the police headquarters, marking a significant reform…
Jaipur, Dec 31 (IANS) Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma on Wednesday outlined the key priorities of the state police force for the year 2026, emphasising that the police system will be made more effective, sensitive, and technologically advanced, with public safety, crime control, and public trust at the core of its strategy. DGP Sharma said that strict and decisive action against organised crime will be a major focus area. Preventing crimes against women, children, and vul…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Department on Tuesday issued a Government Resolution (GR) allowing restaurants, hotels, and orchestra bars across the state to remain open until 5:00 AM for the New Year. The government resolution, dated December 30, 2025, aims to streamline the annual permission process and accommodate the high demand during the year-end holiday season.According to the resolution, the relaxation of operating hours applies to December 31 (New Year’s Eve). On these days, e…