New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the fire incident in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area, describing the tragedy as “extremely distressing” and extending his condolences to families who lost their loved ones.In a post on social media platform X, Home Minister Shah said his thoughts are with those affected by the devastating incident. “The fire incident in Vivek Vihar, Delhi, is extremely distressing. My condolences are with those who have lost th…
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Patna, April 27 (IANS) A tragic road accident in Bihar’s Saran district claimed the lives of three people and left four others critically injured after a speeding SUV rammed into an auto-rickshaw.The incident occurred near Manopur village under the Dighwara police station limits on a National Highway on Sunday night.According to an official, the victims were returning to their native village, Jhauwa Basant, under Garkha police station, after attending a ‘Shiv Charcha’ religious gathering i…
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) The rising number of child abuse cases in Pakistan showcase not only a disturbing increase in violence but also an equally troubling shift in public response. Each case in Pakistan highlights personal tragedy and failure of the system made to protect vulnerable people, a report has detailed. The cases of abuse or murder of children have been reported in Pakistan at an alarming frequency, however, they are briefly mentioned in the news and then recede into silence. Acco…
Patna, March 31 (IANS) In the aftermath of the tragic stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Maghra village of Nalanda district, in which 8 people were killed, the administration has taken strict action against police personnel for alleged negligence that led to the tragedy.Following preliminary findings of serious security lapses, Nalanda Superintendent of Police, Bharat Soni, suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) of Deepnagar Police Station, Rajmani, with immediate effect.Additionally, fou…
Washington, March 28 (IANS) A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company’s AI tools and search engine exposed their personal identities and contact information online, leading to harassment, threats, and renewed emotional trauma, according to CNBC.The case, filed in a US federal court by a survivor identified as Jane Doe on behalf of others in similar situations, centers on claims that highly sensitive details — including names, email …
Seoul, March 21 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday visited the site of a fire at an automobile parts plant in the central city of Daejeon to inspect relief efforts and meet with bereaved families and victims.Lee made the visit a day after the blaze, which left at least 14 people dead and 59 others injured, including two firefighters, reports Yonhap news agency.He was briefed on the casualties and ongoing disaster response, and urged fire authorities to take measures to prev…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday announced financial assistance for the families affected by the tragic fire incident in Palam that claimed several lives and left a number of people injured.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and said the government stands firmly with the affected families during this difficult time.In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the government will provide Rs 10 lakh as compensation to the families of each …
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In a major relief initiative for victims of road accidents and their families, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during the presentation of the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday that the interest accrued on motor accident compensation claims will be fully exempt from income tax. This proposal, aimed at ensuring victims receive the complete amount without deductions, also eliminates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on such interest payments. The announcement…
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) A federal judge in New York rejected a bipartisan request by two US lawmakers, including Indian American Ro Khanna, seeking court supervision of the Justice Department’s compliance with a law mandating the release of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York on Wednesday (local time) denied a request by Reps. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, and Ro Khanna, a Democrat from Ca…