Communist Party of India( Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday slammed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s comment on ‘Akhand Bharat’ and said that RSS is playing with people’s emotion. While talking to ANI, Yechury said, “What is this Akhand Bharat? They live on spreading this sort of poison, hate […]
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NSE Co Location Case: Delhi court notice to CBI on fresh bail plea of Anand Subramanian
A Special Court of Delhi has issued notice to the Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) on the fresh bail petition of Anand Subramanian in the NSE Co-Location case. On March 24, the same court dismissed Anand Subramanian’s first bail petition in the matter. Subramanian, former Group Operating Officer and ex-advisor to former MD of National […]
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SC grants bail to UAPA undertrial in custody for 8 years, observing trial will take a long time
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a man, arrested under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act UAPA charges, and languishing in jail for eight years, observing that so far only six out of 109 witnesses have been fully examined and the “trial will take a long time.” “We would think that in the […]
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Australia imposes new sanctions against 14 Russian companies
The Australian government has imposed targeted financial sanctions against 14 Russian-state-owned enterprises while calling upon Russia to withdraw its military forces immediately from Ukraine. As per an official statement, the list includes defence-related entities such as transportation company Kamaz, and shipping companies SEVMASH and United Shipbuilding Corporation. “Sanctions extend to […]
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India designates AlUmar-Mujahideen founder Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, released after 1999 Indian Airlines flight hijack, as terrorist
India has notified AlUmar-Mujahideen founder Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, one of the released terrorists in the 1999 Indian Airlines Flight (IC-814) hijacking crisis in exchange of the hostages, as a terrorist. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a gazette notification issued on Wednesday, mentioning that Zargar is a “threat to […]
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Rohit Sharma reaches milestone of 500 fours in IPL
It was yet another milestone for Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma as he became the fifth batter to achieve this feat. Rohit Sharma achieved this feat against Punjab Kings here at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. He also became only the second Indian batter after Virat Kohli to […]
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Ambedkar Jayanti: Paying rich tributes, PM Modi reiterates commitment to ‘fulfilling his dreams’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to B R Ambedkar on his 131st birth anniversary, stating that it is a day to “reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his dreams”. “Tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. He has made indelible contributions to India’s progress. This is […]
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PML-N leader says Nawaz Sharif may return to Pakistan before elections
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to return to Pakistan before the elections, reported local media. The cases filed against Nawaz Sharif were politically motivated and some people were imposed as the rulers by using the National […]
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Union Minister reviews preparations in J-K’s Samba ahead of PM Modi’s visit on National Panchayati Raj Day
To review the preparedness ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday visited Palli panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba. Speaking to the reporters here, Singh said that the installation of solar power plants worth Rs 2.45 crore […]
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PM Modi to inaugurate Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on Thursday, which will showcase the contributions of all the former Prime Ministers since independence. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said on Wednesday said, “At 11 am tomorrow, April 14, the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya will be inaugurated which will showcase the contributions of […]
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IAF signs MoU with IIT Madras to develop solutions to maintain weapon systems
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for technology development and finding indigenous solutions towards the sustenance of various weapon systems. The joint partnership between IAF and IIT Madras aims to accelerate IAF’s indigenisation efforts for achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. “Under the ambit of […]
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CBI probing Hanskhali rape-murder case proves HC lacks trust in Mamata govt: BJP
After the Hanskhali rape case was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday said that it shows the court does not have faith in the West Bengal administration and police as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee controls them and do atrocities. “Every case is in […]
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Centre waives off customs duty on cotton imports till Sept 30
The Central government has waived off all customs duties on cotton imports till September 30, 2022, to boost the textile exports. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the exemption from customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC) on cotton imports in a notification. “This notification […]
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Cabinet approves continuation of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan till 2025-26
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the continuation of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) till 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs 5,911 crore, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said in a Cabinet briefing. CCEA, in an official statement, said that of the total financial outlay of […]
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Calcutta High Court seeks report in Hanskhali rape case from CBI by May 2, says Agnimitra Paul
BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Asansol, Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday stated that the Calcutta High Court has sought a report on progress of investigation in the Hanskhali rape case from CBI by May 2. While speaking to ANI, Paul said, “BJP national president JP Nadda formed a five-member fact-finding committee to visit […]