Sandhya Dangwal

Supreme Court Says States Cannot Appoint Acting DGPs, Tells Them to Approach UPSC With Recommendations

The Supreme Court has also asked the states to send names to UPSC for DGP appointments three months before the incumbent retires. The UPSC will then select three candidates from which the State should select once candidate as the DGP.

BEST Double-Decker Bus Crashes Into Overhead Railing Near Kalina University Amid Heavy Rains in Mumbai; Watch Video

According to the preliminary information, the double-decker bus was going from Mumbai's Bandra to Mumbai University in Santacruz’s Kalina area. The deadly incident took place after the bus hit the overhead guardrail near Kalina University.

Dhule Lynching: Families of Victims Refuse to Accept Bodies, Hold Sit-in Protest Demanding Police Action & Compensation

The five men, belonging to a nomadic community were lynched at the tribal hamlet of Rainpada, about 25 kms from Pimpalner in Dhule district on suspicion that they were members of a gang of "child-lifters".

Aadhaar Usage Declines Over 40% in June From a Record 1.48 Billion Authentications in September 2017

The report further informs that after touching a peak of 1.48 billion in September, Aadhaar authentications fell to 1.46 billion in October.

Maharashtra Lynchings: Don't Believe In WhatsApp Rumours, Says DGP; CM Announces Rs 5 Lakh Compensation For Families of Deceased

Plastic Ban in Maharashtra: BMC Seizes 1507 kg Plastic, Collects Rs 1,96,5000 Fine

The BMC has also collected Rs 1,96,5000 in fine since the ban was implemented in the state since June 23. An official in the state environment department said the ban will cover plastic carry bags, thermocol and plastic plates, cups, forks, bowls and spoons.

Amarnath Yatra 2018: Fifth Batch of 5,791 Pilgrims leaves From Jammu, IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall

As a precautionary measure due to the threat of floods in the Valley, traffic on the highway was suspended on Sunday.

Uttarakhand Weather Alert: Hill State Hit by Cloudburst and Landslides, IMD Predicts Very Heavy Rains Over 24 Hours

While Himachal Pradesh is set to receive heavy rainfall, Punjab and Haryana may see light to moderate rains in the next 24 hours. On Sunday, capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun recorded heavy rainfall activity to the tune of 55 mm.

Burari Deaths: Postmortem of 6 Out Of 11 Bodies Completed, Report Says 'No Signs of Struggle Found'; Eyes of All 11 Deceased Donated

As per Police reports, 10 of those dead were found hanging from an iron-mesh in the ceiling for ventilation, while the body of a 77-year-old woman was lying on the floor in another room of the house.

Monsoon Covers Entire Country Before Schedule; IMD Says Delhi May Receive Widespread Rainfall For The Next 3 Days

The normal onset date for the monsoon over Delhi is June 29. The IMD on Thursday informed that monsoon had reached several parts of North India, including east Rajasthan and West Uttar Pradesh. The weather body had said that rains will lash Delhi in the next 24-48 hours.

Ghatkopar Plane Crash Video: Watch Moment the Aircraft Crashes Into Under-Construction Site in Mumbai

A total of five persons, including a pregnant engineer named Surabhi and a pedestrian, were killed in the crash while three others were injured in the crash. As per details by eyewitnesses, the plane was seen hurtling down in the narrow Jeevdaya Lane area of Ghatkopar when it crashed.

Himachal Pradesh: Over 2,000 Vehicles Stranded on Manali-Leh Highway Due to Landslide, Road Flooded at Sissu in Lahaul-Spiti

According to a recent tweet by ANI, the road has been flooded at Sissu in Lahaul-Spiti district. The landslide has been caused as the region has been witnessing incessant rainfall since the past 24 hours.

Mumbai Plane Crash: Ill-Fated Aircraft Was Undergoing Major Repair Work, Did Not Have Certificate of Airworthiness, Claims UY Aviation

Anil Chauhan, accountable manager of UY Aviation that the company had the ownership of the 26-year-old aircraft and it was under the care of Indamer, the maintenance company.

Mumbai Plane Crash: Lady Technician Surabhi, Who Died in Ghatkopar Tragedy, Was Two Months Pregnant

Surabhi was the technician on the craft and only last year she had got married. Reports inform that the Maharashtra government had felicitated Surabhi for her exemplary work. Reports state that Surabhi was two-months-pregnant.

Amarnath Yatra 2018: Security Beefed up at Udhampur Railway Station, 24x7 Helpline Started for Pilgrims

As part of the biggest-ever security blanket, vehicles have been tagged with electromagnetic chips, bike and bullet-proof SUV police convoys and scores of bullet-proof bunkers have been deployed.

Chartered Plane Crashes at Ghatkopar in Mumbai, Five Killed, Two Injured; DGCA Orders Probe

Reports inform that the plane is Uttar Pradesh government aircraft VT-UPZ, KING AIR C90. It is reported that the plane crashed at telephone exchange at Ghatkopar west area. One person has reportedly died in the accident.

Air India Flight to Delhi Makes Emergency Landing at Patna Airport Due to Bird Hit, Passengers Safe

According to a recent tweet by ANI, the emergency landing was done after the flight suffered a bird hit. Reports inform that the flight was bound to Delhi.

PM Narendra Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Kabir Academy, Takes Jibes at Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav

The Prime Minister also offered a 'chadar' at Sant Kabir's Mazar in Maghar. The reason why the Prime Minister chose Maghar it is revered by both Hindus and Muslims and stands as an antithesis to Varanasi.

Indian Railways Offers Free Wi-Fi Facility to 8 Million People Every Month, 700 Railway Stations Equipped With High-Speed Internet

At present, the Indian Railways is offering free public WiFi service at more than 700 stations across the country and covers around 8 million people every month.

Amarnath Yatra 2018 Begins; First Batch Welcomed in Udhampur, Pilgrims Say Happy With Security Arrangements

The two-month-long pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high cave shrine of Amarnath will commence on June 28 and will conclude on August 26. It must be noted that this year, the yatra will be longer by 20 days against last year's 40 days.