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An Uzbek national carrying more than 29,000 strips of medicine, worth about Rs 1.3 crore, was arrested by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Delhi airport, officials said on Thursday. The passenger was intercepted by the security personnel on Wednesday morning at the terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport as his movement was found to be suspicious, a CISF officer said. A bag stuffed with medicines was found from the passenger, he said. The man was headed for Tashkent in an Uzbekistan Airlines flight. A total of 29,200 strips of Mesopril kit tablets were found in the bag, the officer said. The medicine is used for medical termination of early pregnancy, controlling excessive blood sugar level and treating gastric ulcers. "As the passenger could not produce valid authorisation for carrying such a huge quantity of medicines, he was offloaded from the plane and handed over to customs officials," the CISF officer said. The CISF prov

Prince Harry will seek to appeal a UK court ruling Wednesday that the government acted lawfully when it downgraded the level of his personal security when he visits Britain. The youngest son of King Charles III launched the legal action after the British government told him in February 2020 that he would no longer be given the "same degree" of publicly-funded protection when in the UK. Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sensationally relocated to North America in 2020 with his wife Meghan, eventually settling in California in the United States, and is no longer classified as a working royal. High Court judge Peter Lane said in a 52-page judgement that the "bespoke process" devised for him by a committee which is under the remit of the interior ministry "was, and is, legally sound". But a legal spokesman for Harry said he will try to turn to the Court of Appeal "to obtain justice". The court -- England's second highest -- must decide whether there

At least 12 police personnel were injured while trying to control a mob that was allegedly assaulting a suspected extortionist in west Delhi's Khayala area on Wednesday, police said. Balram, who is facing more than 12 criminal cases, is accused of threatening vendors at Raghubir Nagar market in Khayala for "protection money", they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vichitra Veer said two separate FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence and the alleged extortion. Early on Wednesday, when Balram had gone to collect "protection money" from vendors, he was confined by some people and thrashed, another police officer said. When information about the assault reached the local police station, a team was rushed to the spot. When personnel in the police team tried to rescue Balram, the mob pelted them with stones, the officer said. The mob also torched Balram's car that was parked in the market and tried to beat up Pramod, his associat

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the subject-wise schedule for the Common University Entrance Test CUET (PG) - 2024. The examination will be held online from March 11 to 28 nationwide and in 24 cities outside. The CUET (PG)- 2024 examination will cover 157 subjects for 4,62,589 uniquely registered candidates. City Intimation Slips for the examination will be released on the website nta.ac.in and pgcuet.samarth.ac.in approximately seven days before the examination date. This time, the examination will be held in three sessions: the first session from 9am to 10.45am, the second session scheduled from 12.45pm to 2.30pm, and the third session from 4.30pm to 6.15pm. Each session will last 105 minutes. Check the complete schedule here The overall number of registrations has seen a slight increase, rising from last year's 4.5 lakh registrations to 4.6 lakh this time. Similar to the trend observed last year, the count of female registrations surpasses that of male regist

Hungary's parliament on Monday elected a political novice as president following the resignation of his predecessor, who caused outrage by pardoning a man convicted in a child abuse case. The affair has turned into the biggest political crisis that nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has faced since his return to power in 2010. Orban ally Katalin Novak resigned as president earlier this month after it was revealed she had pardoned a convicted child abuser's accomplice. Last week, ruling party Fidesz nominated Constitutional Court head Tamas Sulyok, 67, to replace Novak, Hungary's first woman president. On Monday, parliament -- where Fidesz' ruling coalition with the Christian Democratic KDNP holds a two-thirds majority -- approved his appointment, after which he took the oath of office. He will become president on March 5. Little known to the broader public, Sulyok became a constitutional court judge in 2014 and, two years later, the court's head. The opp

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested on Sunday that plans for Kyiv's long-awaited counteroffensive last year had been leaked to Russia ahead of time. Ukraine's counteroffensive in 2023, powered by billions of dollars in Western arms, largely fell flat, failing to break through multiple lines of Russian defences and fortifications. "Our counteroffensive action plans were on the Kremlin's table before the counteroffensive actions began," Zelensky said Sunday at a press conference in Kyiv. His office subsequently confirmed to AFP that Zelensky was referring to Moscow obtaining sensitive military planning information. Zelensky did not provide any other details on the leak. He went on to say that Kyiv was preparing "several" versions of its battlefield strategy for 2024 to help avoid a repeat. Asked whether Ukraine had plans for another attempt at a counteroffensive this year, he said: "We have a plan, a clear plan. Several plans will b

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday his country's victory "depends" on Western support and that he was "sure" the United States would approve a critical package of military aid. He also said 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed in two years of war with Russia, in a rare admission of military losses.  "Whether Ukraine will lose, whether it will be very difficult for us and whether there will be a large number of casualties depends on you, on our partners, on the Western world," Zelensky said.  He spoke at a press conference in Kyiv dedicated to the second anniversary of Russia's invasion at a time when Ukraine has been weakened by a shortage of ammunition and the blocking of US aid in Congress.  "There is hope for Congress, and I am sure that it is going to be positive, otherwise I do not understand the world we will start to live in," Zelensky said.  The aid has been blocked amid resistance from Republicans. For

Two people died while another person was injured in a wall collapse incident near Film City in suburban Goregaon on Saturday evening, a civic official said. The incident took place near gate number 2 of Film City on Aarey Colony Road. A wall, around 60 feet long and 20 feet tall, collapsed, trapping at least three men underneath, said the Fire Brigade official. They were rescued before a Fire Brigade team arrived on the spot, he said, adding that two of them were declared dead by the doctor accompanying the 108 ambulance. The other injured person was undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital, and search was underway with the help of Percussive Rescue Tool (PRT) kit to check if any more persons were trapped under the debris, the official added. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/McGF78l

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Friday said India is looking at dealing with long-term challenges that may emanate from China besides focusing on the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). He made the remarks at the Raisina Dialogue. The Chief of Defence Staff, especially spoke about bridging any technological deficiencies. "(We are looking at) not only what is happening along the northern borders, but also long-term challenges so that we do not have a technological kind of a deficiency," he said. On the challenge of various geographies in the world facing "informal wars", he said the enemy has many more options than the defender in such scenarios. In informal wars, the enemy has many more options than the defender, the CDS said. Moreover, the defence has to be proactive. A strong deterrent is required to dissuade the adversaries, he said. You need to have strong deterrence so that it dissuades the actors who are attempting to ca

Most parts of Himachal Pradesh reeled under biting cold wave conditions as the minimum temperature has dipped following snowfall and rains in some areas, the MeT office said on Thursday. Lahaul and Spiti's Kukumseri was the coldest in the state at minus 14.6 degrees while the minimum temperature stayed 15 to 20 degrees below freezing point in high-altitude tribal areas. According to reports, an avalanche occurred at Dhooni mountain above Jabrang village in Lahaul and Spiti district but there was no casualty. According to the state emergency operation centre, four national highways among 400 roads are still closed and 289 transformers and 11 water supply schemes remain disrupted. In Lahaul and Spiti, 288 roads, including 505 in Gramphu-Losar and three in Darcha-Sarchu are blocked, followed by 83 Chamba and 21 Kullu, it said. The minimum temperatures stayed two to five degrees below normal and Sumdo recorded a low of minus 8.3 degrees, followed by Kalpa minus 5.6 degrees, Narkanda

Liver is an important organ that helps digest food, eliminates waste from the body, produces bile juice and filters toxins from your body. Your liver is vulnerable to several conditions. Any deformities in the functioning of the liver can disturb your health and well-being. Also, if left untreated, some issues can lead to permanent liver damage. Therefore, you must pay attention to the warning signs and symptoms of liver conditions. An unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity and alcohol consumption are common risk factors for liver conditions. Symptoms of liver diseases may vary depending on the underlying cause. However, there are a few common symptoms that may indicate that your liver is not functioning correctly. Here's a list of these symptoms. Symptoms of an unhealthy liver 1. Yellow and pale skin Yellowing of the skin and eyes can indicate poor liver health. One might also experience other symptoms of jaundice. 2. Itchy skin Along with discolouration of the skin, your

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with Israel continuing to bombard the territory as concern grew about the growing humanitarian crisis. Global powers trying to navigate a way out of the spiralling crisis have come up short, with so-far fruitless push by mediators to reach a truce, and two rival ceasefire proposals put forward at the UN. On Tuesday Washington vetoed the first proposal, drafted by Algeria, which demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and "unconditional" release of all hostages kidnapped in the October 7 attacks. Washington's ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, called the vote "wishful and irresponsible", saying it would put "sensitive negotiations in jeopardy". With US President Joe Biden facing increasing pressure to dial down support for Israel, Washington has put forward an alternative draft resolution on Gaza. That text, seen by AFP,

Sharad Pawar on Monday described as a victory of voters the Supreme Court ruling that his faction can use the name 'NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar' till further orders. "It is a win for the voters as the court observed that the voters of the country should not be undermined and questioned what about the fact that candidates have fought on the ticket of the original party," Pawar said in a statement. The Supreme Court on Monday directed that the Election Commission's order of February 6 allotting 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' as the party name for the Sharad Pawar faction will continue till further orders. "On the auspicious day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the Supreme Court has granted us interim relief against the order of the Election Commission of India. "We bow down to the Supreme Court for recognising us as 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' in the interim, and having directed the Election Com

Two women died in separate elephant attacks in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu today. Reports indicate that both victims were working in agricultural fields when the tragic incidents occurred. "The elephants responsible for the attacks had strayed away from their natural habitat in the forest area," Krishnagiri Superintendant of Police, Thangadurai, said.  "These are not on regular elephant paths," Thangadurai emphasized, adding that "one of the women was collecting cabbage from the fields". The first attack took place around 6:30 in the morning in the Thenkanikottai area, followed by another an hour and a half later within the jurisdiction of the Thazhi Police Station. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attacks while emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The state has recently adopted AI technology to prevent elephants from being hit by trains. A s

Ukraine's withdrawal from the city of Avdiivka hands Vladimir Putin a major symbolic victory before Russia's presidential election in March and exposes Kyiv's critical shortages of weapons and soldiers. - Symbol of Ukrainian resistance - Avdiivka, a small industrial city in the eastern Donbas region, has been a symbol of Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression since 2014. It is close to the city of Donetsk, which pro-Russian separatists control as their capital and whose Moscow-backed fighters briefly took power in July 2014 before Ukrainian forces regained control. The city is now mostly destroyed and abandoned, with the vast majority of its pre-war population of around 34,000 having fled. Avdiivka "has been a symbol of Ukraine's battlefield resolve and Russia's military failures", said analyst Ivan Klyszcz of the Estonia-based International Centre for Defence and Security. But it is "strategically insignificant", added Gustav Gressel,

An executive of a Gurugram-based consulting firm was defrauded of about Rs 38 lakh by a woman who befriended him through a matrimonial site, police said. The victim was lured into investing in a cryptocurrency named deuncoin and was asked for various other charges, they said. An FIR was registered at Cyber Crime East police station, police said, adding that the accused will be arrested soon. According to a complaint filed by the consulting firm executive Naman Aggarwal, he met a woman named Ridhi Sharma via jeevansaathi.com in November 2023. The woman claimed to have been living in London for the past five years and that she was a native of Kolkata. After talking for some time, he developed a liking for her, Naman Aggarwal said. "One day she lured me to invest in cryptocurrency and made my trading account on the website m.deuncoin.vip. The link to this website was sent by her on WhatsApp and the customer care team of the trading platform was also communicated with via WhatsAp

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday recalled how former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had described Kamal Nath as her "third son" as he dismissed the speculation that the party veteran may jump the ship to join the BJP. Mr Nath's colleague in the party and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh also rubbished the rumours and dubbed them a "media creation". "These talks about Kamal Nath are baseless. Indiraji had introduced Mr Nath as her third son while addressing a public meeting (in Chhindwara) when he fought elections for the first time in 1980," Mr Patwari told reporters in Bhopal. "Can anyone dream of Indiraji's third son quitting Congress?" he questioned. Mr Nath was first elected to the 7th Lok Sabha in 1980. He had represented the Chhindwara constituency in Lok Sabha nine times in the past. Currently, he is the MLA from Chhindwara while his son Nakul Nath is the local MP. The 77-year-old politi