An investigation into the death of IIT Delhi researcher Surabhi Verma revealed the excavation at Lothal was unauthorized and the same team had conducted similar illegal digs across Gujarat. The assistant professor accused of negligence claimed the victim’s family was compensated by IIT-D. Police are investigating other sites where the team might have dug without permissions.
Five months after a bank burglary in Karnataka’s Davanagere district, police have arrested six first-time offenders. The mastermind, Vijay Kumar from Madurai, extensively planned the heist by watching crime dramas and documentaries. Motivated by a rejected loan application, they looted 17.7kg of gold worth nearly Rs 16 crore.
A US court dismissed Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s claim of delivering a summons to NSA Ajit Doval during PM Modi’s US visit. The court confirmed the summons wasn’t served properly as required, aligning with India’s stance. The incident involved attempted delivery by process servers which failed due to Secret Service intervention.
EPFO is proposing to increase the auto settlement limit for its subscribers from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, pending approval by the central board of trustees. The organisation has already streamlined the claim process significantly, resulting in faster settlements and an expected record of over 6 crore settlements this year.
At least seven people, including four children and two women, lost their lives in a gas cylinder explosion in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district. The incident occurred in a house in Dholaghat village around 9 pm. Another woman sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital. Authorities believe firecrackers stored in the house ignited, causing the explosion.
A fresh encounter between terrorists and security forces erupted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, with three terrorists trapped. Following previous clashes that resulted in casualties, security forces have intensified search operations with aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs. Deputy Inspector General Shiv Kumar Sharma emphasized the commitment to the mission until the last terrorist is neutralized.
Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi for India’s vaccine diplomacy contrasting with past criticism from Congress leaders like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Tharoor’s remarks have embarrassed his party, giving BJP an opportunity to mock Congress. BJP welcomes these acknowledgments of Modi’s successful global initiatives.
The government has raised the price cap on natural gas from legacy fields, resulting in a 4% increase in effective prices from April 1. This change affects state-run ONGC and Oil India Ltd., with notable implications for city gas operators and consuming industries, although government subsidies will protect fertilizer units.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of various locations across Uttarakhand to reflect public sentiment and honour historical figures. Additionally, he visited patients affected by food poisoning in Coronation Hospital, with investigations underway to hold responsible parties accountable for the suspected adulteration in buckwheat flour.
Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi for India’s vaccine diplomacy contrasting with past criticism from Congress leaders like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Tharoor’s remarks have embarrassed his party, giving BJP an opportunity to mock Congress. BJP welcomes these acknowledgments of Modi’s successful global initiatives.