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Latest News Updates: NHRC issues notice over the reported death of two 'ill-equipped' sanitation workers in Patna

The NHRC on Thurday issued notice to Bihar chief secretary, Patna SSP and Municipal Corporation Commissioner over the reported death of two "ill-equipped" sanitation workers while cleaning drainage in Transport Nagar area in Patna, on 11th April. Stay with TOI for all updates:Read Less

18:53 (IST) Apr 13

2008 Jaipur serial bomb blast victims' families move Supreme Court against Rajasthan High Court order acquitting four accused and setting aside the trial court order.

18:07 (IST) Apr 13

NHRC issues notice to Bihar chief secretary, Patna SSP and Municipal Corporation Commissioner over the reported death of two "ill-equipped" sanitation workers while cleaning drainage in Transport Nagar area in Patna, on 11th April.

NHRC issues notice to Bihar chief secretary, Patna SSP and Municipal Corporation Commissioner over the reported death of two "ill-equipped" sanitation workers while cleaning drainage in Transport Nagar area in Patna, on 11th April.
17:22 (IST) Apr 13

Supreme Court issues notice to Karnataka on pleas challenging state government's notification scrapping the 4% OBC reservation for Muslims. (ANI)

17:17 (IST) Apr 13

Gujarat's Surat court to pronounce the decision in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea in the 2019 defamation case on 'Modi surname' remark, on 20th April.

16:53 (IST) Apr 13

Umesh Pal murder case | Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf sent to four-day police custody by Prayagraj CJM court

Umesh Pal murder case | Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf sent to four-day police custody by Prayagraj CJM court

16:25 (IST) Apr 13

BSP supremo Mayawati demands high-level inquiry into the encounter killing of Atiq Ahmed's son Asad.

16:12 (IST) Apr 13

Delhi LG declares 14th April as a holiday in all government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs under Delhi Govt, on account of the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar.

Delhi LG declares 14th April as a holiday in all government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs under Delhi Govt, on account of the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar.
16:05 (IST) Apr 13

Will the BJP also shoot those who killed Junaid and Nasir? No, because you (BJP) do counters in the name of religion. You want to weaken the rule of law, do encounter of the Constitution: AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi in Telangana's Nizamabad

15:57 (IST) Apr 13

BSF troops recover more than 4 kg heroin dropped by Pakistani drone near India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Fazilka district: Spokesperson

15:48 (IST) Apr 13

Rag picker crushed under JCB in outer Delhi's Ranhola

A 45-year-old rag picker allegedly came under a JCB (excavator) and was crushed to death in outer Delhi's Ranhola area Thursday morning, police said. According to police, the JCB driver tried to put the victim's body in a plastic bag to cover up his death but was caught in the act by the public and was thrashed.

15:47 (IST) Apr 13

UP minister Sanjay Nishad congratulates CM Yogi Adityanath over the encounter of Atiq Ahmed's son Asad

15:44 (IST) Apr 13

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation emerges as 'lowest bidder' to operate and maintain 33.5-km Line 3 of Mumbai Metro: Officials

15:40 (IST) Apr 13

Kerala High Court quashes the FIR registered by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in the alleged bribery case against Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader and former MLA KM Shaji. The court accepted his contention that the case was not maintainable.

15:36 (IST) Apr 13

"Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should learn from Yogi ji if law and order has to be maintained, to let common citizen feel safe" says Union Minister Giriraj Singh on the encounter of Atiq Ahmed's son Asad Ahmed

15:35 (IST) Apr 13

Police lathi-charge and fire tear gas shells at the DYFI workers and supporters protesting against the SSC scam, unemployment and other issues.

15:21 (IST) Apr 13

Delhi govt reviewing Covid-19 situation, guidelines for schools soon: Education Minister Atishi

15:17 (IST) Apr 13

We are ready to deal with any situation. We will not let anyone disturb peace & harmony in the state: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav at Amritsar

14:55 (IST) Apr 13

Life Mission scam case | Kerala High Court dismisses the bail plea M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala CMO in the case. He was arrested by officials of the Enforcement Directorate on February 14.

14:13 (IST) Apr 13

West Bengal: Partha Chatterjee feels unwell, proceedings at the special CBI court gets deferred.

13:51 (IST) Apr 13

Court takes cognizance of alleged rape case of Afghan Woman in Delhi

A Delhi Court has decided to take cognizance of the alleged rape of an Afghan woman by an Army Major. The Delhi court took cognizance after considering the video of the marriage solmnised and other material on record. The alleged offence was committed by the accused when he was posted as an army doctor in Afghanistan. After converting to Islam, he solemnised his marriage with the complainant in November 2006 and established sexual relations with her.

13:35 (IST) Apr 13

I thank CM Yogi ji for serving justice and I appeal to him to give us justice ahead also. We have full faith in CM: Shanti Devi, Umesh Pal's mother in Prayagraj

I thank CM Yogi ji for serving justice and I appeal to him to give us justice ahead also. We have full faith in CM: Shanti Devi, Umesh Pal's mother in Prayagraj
13:30 (IST) Apr 13

UP deputy CM KP Maurya congratulates UP STF after former MP Atiq Ahmed's son Asad and aide were killed in a police encounter

UP deputy CM KP Maurya congratulates UP STF after former MP Atiq Ahmed's son Asad and aide were killed in a police encounter
13:25 (IST) Apr 13

Deputy CM Keshav Maurya says Atiq's son Asad and Ghulam were enemies of society.

13:23 (IST) Apr 13

The encounter news comes at a time when Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were produced before the chief judicial magistrate in connection with Umesh Pal murder case.

13:19 (IST) Apr 13

Footage retrieved of Asad on the day of shootout of Umesh Pal in Prayagraj

Footage retrieved of Asad on the day of shootout of Umesh Pal in Prayagraj
13:12 (IST) Apr 13

UP STF said that sophisticated foreign made weapons recovered from Atiq's son Asad.

13:11 (IST) Apr 13

Atiq's son Asad and Ghulam were killed in encounter with the UPSTF team led by deputy SP Navendu and deputy SP Vimal at Jhansi.

13:11 (IST) Apr 13

Umesh Pal Murder Case: Atiq's son Asad and Ghulam were carrying a reward of rupees five lakhs each

13:09 (IST) Apr 13

Both Atiq's son Asad and Ghulam were wanted in Umesh Pal murder case

13:08 (IST) Apr 13

Umesh Pal Murder Case: Ghulam S/o Maksudan, was also killed in encounter.

13:06 (IST) Apr 13

Umesh Pal Murder Case: Asad, son of mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed killed in encounter

12:59 (IST) Apr 13

There is no question of it (joining NDA). I've taken a vow that I will stay with Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar has all the qualities to become a PM. He is making an honest effort to unite the opposition parties.

Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi

12:58 (IST) Apr 13

Goa CM commissions 15 metre fast interceptor patrol boat

Goa CM commissions 15 metre fast interceptor patrol boat

Chief minister Pramod Sawant commissioned a 15 metre fast interceptor patrol boat for coastal surveillance and also launched a drone which will help Goa Police with aerial surveillance at key locations. Goa Shipyard has built the fast patrol vessel for Goa Police.

12:57 (IST) Apr 13

Many leaders will join JD(S) tomorrow. (BJP leader) Doddappa Gowda Patil Naribol's name is final. We are keen to win 30 to 40 seats in Uttara Karnataka. I will release the second list of candidates tomorrow: Former CM & JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy

11:53 (IST) Apr 13

Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on rise in Covid-19 cases

We are fully prepared for Covid, there is nothing to worry about. All district hospitals and Covid dedicated hospitals have been alerted. We have also organised mock drills. Elderly and sick people have been advised to prohibit going out without masks:

11:00 (IST) Apr 13

Umesh Pal murder case: Security outside CJM Court in Prayagraj where mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf will be produced today

Umesh Pal murder case: Security outside CJM Court in Prayagraj where mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf will be produced today
10:56 (IST) Apr 13

Umesh Pal murder case: Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf being taken to CJM Court in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

10:53 (IST) Apr 13

BJP is trying to take its political mileage from Biranpur village's communal violence...They talk about love jihad. Daughters of senior leaders of BJP have married Muslims. Doesn’t it fall in the category of love jihad? You ask where the daughter of the biggest leader of the BJP in Chhattisgarh has gone. Is that not love jihad? When their daughter does it then it’s love but if someone else does it, then it is jihad.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel in Bilaspur

10:37 (IST) Apr 13

Union min, ex-CMs among 41 BJP members booked for Sec 144 violation

An FIR was registered against 41 BJP leaders and workers, including Union minister Arjun Munda and former chief ministers Raghubar Das and Babulal Marandi, for violating prohibitory orders during the saffron party's recent secretariat gherao programme in the Jharkhand capital, an official said on Thursday.

10:36 (IST) Apr 13

Row in Rajasthan village over installation of Bhimrao Ambedkar, Maharaja Surajmal statues

Tension erupted in the Nadbai town of the district last night after a dispute between two groups over the installation of statues of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and Maharaja Surajmal, who founded Bharatpur. Police said villagers pelted stones at police personnel and blocked a key state highway on Wednesday night. "The situation is under control now," Additional Superintendent of police Raghuvir Singh said ion Thursday.

The incident occurred at Belara village when its residents gathered at Belara Chauraha to install the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar on April 14, his birth anniversary, but the Jat community wanted to install a statue of Jat king Maharaja Surajmal.

10:33 (IST) Apr 13

Punjab: Security tightened in Talwandi Sabo of Bathinda district

Security tightened in Talwandi Sabo of Bathinda district in view of three-day-long Baisakhi mela that started yesterday at the Damdama Sahib. "In view of the Baisakhi festival, security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order and to avoid any kind of untoward incident," said DSP Sanjeev Kumar

10:23 (IST) Apr 13

Bihar: Everyone wants to become the PM. Nitish Kumar is strong in that. That's why he is pleasing Malikarjun Kharge and got an appointment with Rahul Gandhi. Nitish Kumar should know that the post of 2024 is not vacant: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on opposition meeting

10:22 (IST) Apr 13

We have given everything to him (Former Karnataka Deputy CM Laxman Savadi. I don't know why he is unhappy... I don't know why he has taken such a decision. I tried my level best to contact him yesterday but I couldn't contact him.

BJP leader and former Karnataka CM, BS Yediyurappa

10:18 (IST) Apr 13

Ex-Karnataka dy CM Laxman Savadi resigns as the Legislative Council member & from primary membership of BJP.

"I have made my decision. I am not the one who goes around with a begging bowl. I am a self-respecting politician," he says.

10:02 (IST) Apr 13

Odisha govt shuts down internet service in #Samvalpur district for 48 hours from 10 am of Thursday in view of tension during a Hanuman Jayanti rally on Wednesday evening

08:42 (IST) Apr 13

Umesh Pal murder case | Security deployed outside Umesh Pal’s residence in Prayagraj ahead of hearing today

08:36 (IST) Apr 13

ED raid underway against IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan

The ED is reportedly conducting raids in multiple locations across Jharkhand which are linked to IAS Chhavi Ranjan. Ranjan has served as the deputy commissioner of Ranchi in the past. Raids are being conducted in Ranchi, Jamshedpur and other places. Ranjan is currently posted at the state department of social welfare.

08:28 (IST) Apr 13

ED seized Rs 75 lakhs during searches conducted at 15 locations in Prayagraj (UP) belonging to jailed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his associates yesterday.

ED seized Rs 75 lakhs during searches conducted at 15 locations in Prayagraj (UP) belonging to jailed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his associates yesterday.
08:23 (IST) Apr 13

AIIMS Delhi makes the use of masks compulsory for all hospital staff

In view of the reported increase in the global cases of COVID-19 and in order to prevent a fresh outbreak of the disease, AIIMS Delhi makes the use of masks compulsory for all hospital staff.

"Must use reusable cloth face cover /surgical mask in the workplace. Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitation of the workplace, particularly of the frequent touched surfaces," reads the advisory

07:46 (IST) Apr 13

Angara S, Karnataka minister on ticket being denied to him

My honesty was my setback. Lobbying was not my hobby. I won't be in politics anymore, not even in the election campaign." Party (BJP) can take care of the new candidate, said Angara S.

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