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Pune Rural makes police approval mandatory for drone photography and filming

Pune Rural makes police approval mandatory for drone photography and filming

Pune Rural administration has made prior police permission mandatory for using drones for filming or photography. Individuals and agencies must apply at least seven days in advance, with the order aimed at preventing security threats, illegal surveillance and criminal misuse Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi Police orders removal of offensive posts targeting PM Modi

Delhi Police orders removal of offensive posts targeting PM Modi

Delhi Police has directed several social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi that were uploaded during the student protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march. According to police officials, objectionable content targeting the Prime Minister appeared across multiple social media platforms during the protests and the subsequent clashes in the national capital. Police monitoring social media content Delhi Police said its social media monitoring team has been continuously scanning online platforms to identify posts that allegedly violate applicable rules. Officials said notices are being issued to the respective social media intermediaries directing them to remove such content. According to the police, several posts and videos containing abusive language directed at the Prime Minister have already been taken down following these notices. The cyber and social media teams are continuing to monitor online activity related to the protests to identify additional content that may require action. Protest followed violence during ‘Sansad Chalo’ march The development comes amid …

IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several states on Monday as the southwest monsoon remains active over large parts of the country. According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical, with heavy rain and severe weather likely to affect several regions. IMD warns of heavy rain and strong winds The weather department said wind speeds could reach up to 80 kmph in some areas, increasing the risk of uprooted trees, power outages, traffic disruptions and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The IMD has advised farmers, travellers and people living near rivers and coastal regions to remain vigilant. Residents in hilly states have also been warned about the possibility of landslides and sudden rises in river water levels due to persistent rainfall. Heavy rainfall likely across north India The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand throughout the week. Rainfall activity is also expected …

Delhi liquor shops to close by 8 pm amid Jantar Mantar protests

Delhi liquor shops to close by 8 pm amid Jantar Mantar protests

Liquor shops across Delhi will close by 8 pm instead of the usual 10 pm over the weekend as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing student protest at Jantar Mantar, government officials said on Saturday. The Delhi government said the temporary reduction in operating hours was implemented following inputs from the Delhi Police, which recommended additional preventive measures to maintain law and order in central Delhi. Shops to shut two hours earlier According to officials, liquor vends across the national capital will operate with reduced business hours over the weekend and close at 8 pm, two hours earlier than their regular closing time. The decision has been taken as a precaution while demonstrations continue at Jantar Mantar. Officials said the measure is intended to minimise the possibility of any untoward incidents during the protest period and help security agencies maintain public order. Decision based on police inputs Government officials said the Delhi Police had flagged the need for additional precautions in view of the ongoing agitation and advised temporary restrictions in the central part of …

CJP protest: Delhi Police personnel injured in violence, security tightened

CJP protest: Delhi Police personnel injured in violence, security tightened

Several Delhi Police personnel were injured after violence broke out during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday night, prompting authorities to strengthen security across the national capital and close multiple Delhi Metro stations as a precaution. According to Delhi Police, the violence erupted at around 8:30 pm near Tolstoy Marg in the Connaught Place area, where a group of alleged miscreants pelted stones and hurled bottles at security personnel deployed to manage the protest. The injured officers were shifted to Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital for treatment. During the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order Zone-I) Devesh Chandra Srivastava visited the hospital to meet the injured personnel and review their condition. Stone-pelting leaves police personnel injured Police said officers repeatedly appealed to protesters to remain peaceful and maintain law and order. However, a section of the crowd allegedly ignored the warnings and continued pelting stones at security personnel. As the situation deteriorated, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Delhi Police used limited force …

Centre deploys 20 more CRPF companies in Delhi amid CJP protests

Centre deploys 20 more CRPF companies in Delhi amid CJP protests

The Centre has ordered the deployment of 20 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the national capital to strengthen security arrangements amid continuing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demonstrations by political parties and the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, officials said on Wednesday, reported PTI. The additional deployment comes after recent protests in Delhi witnessed violent clashes between demonstrators and security personnel, prompting the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to enhance security across the city. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi Police register 10 FIRs over CJP protests across five police stations

Delhi Police register 10 FIRs over CJP protests across five police stations

Delhi Police have registered a total of 10 FIRs across multiple police stations in the national capital in connection with the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protests, officials said on Wednesday. The cases relate to various incidents reported during the demonstrations, including allegations of violence, vandalism, obstruction of public servants from performing their duties and violations of prohibitory orders. Investigations are currently underway. FIRs registered across five police stations According to police officials, the 10 FIRs have been registered across several police stations in the New Delhi district. A total of four FIRs have been lodged at the Parliament Street police station, while three cases have been registered at the Connaught Place police station. One FIR each has also been registered at the Mandir Marg, Barakhamba Road and Kartavya Path police stations. Police said the cases pertain to different incidents that took place during the protest period and are being investigated separately. Police allege protesters violated prohibitory orders According to officials, the FIRs were registered after Monday’s protests in the New Delhi area allegedly turned violent. …

Woman, her two daughters killed after fire breaks out in house in Delhi

Woman, her two daughters killed after fire breaks out in house in Delhi

A woman and her two young daughters died after a fire broke out in a residential building in south Delhi’s Lodhi Colony area on Tuesday, officials said, reported the PTI. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police received information about the blaze at around 10.20 am at a house opposite Chawla Sweets in BK Dutt Colony, under the Lodhi Road police station area. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 11.10 am. Police said three people were found dead inside the third-floor flat. The deceased have been identified as Akansha Sharma (40), Aradhya Sharma (12), also known as Mitzy, and Mihika Sharma (8), also known as Ritzy, the news agnecy reported. Investigation underway At the time of the incident, other members of the family, including her husband Mohit Sharma, were on the second floor of the building. Police said there were no immediate signs of foul play, but all possible angles are being investigated, according to the PTI. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established. Forensic teams inspect scene The crime …

Delhi Police file FIRs over alleged violence, stone-pelting during CJP protest

Delhi Police file FIRs over alleged violence, stone-pelting during CJP protest

Delhi Police have registered multiple FIRs against unidentified persons in connection with alleged vandalism, stone-pelting and violence during a protest organised by the CJP in the Connaught Place and Parliament Street areas, police sources said on Tuesday. The cases have been registered at the Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The FIRs relate to allegations of rioting, vandalism, damage to public property, obstruction of public servants from performing their duties, and the alleged snatching of police protective gear, including jackets and helmets, during the protest near Jantar Mantar. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jharkhand: Two killed after Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot hits high-tension wire

Jharkhand: Two killed after Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot hits high-tension wire

Two school students were killed and seven others suffered burn injuries after a Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot came into contact with a high-tension electricity wire in Jharkhand’s Khunti district on Monday, reported the IANS. The incident occurred in the Torpa area during the annual Lord Jagannath chariot procession, officials said. The deceased have been identified as 17-year-old Chandan Kumar and 17-year-old Tijeshwar Gop, both students of Shrihari Plus Two School in Torpa, the news agency reported. Some of the injured are reported to be in serious condition and are receiving treatment at different hospitals. Panic during Jagannath Rath Yatra procession According to eyewitnesses, a large number of devotees were pulling the chariot when its upper iron structure came in contact with an overhead high-voltage electricity line, as per the IANS. The contact reportedly electrified the chariot, causing electric shocks and leaving several people nearby injured. Panic spread among devotees following the incident. Local residents immediately helped disconnect the power supply and rushed the injured to Torpa Hospital. Two critically injured students were later shifted to …