Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Bapu, as he was called popularly, was known for his principles of non-violence and satyagraha the world over. The tallest leader of the Indian Independence movement, the Mahatma spoke about courage and conviction as he led Indians to the path of freedom. He inspired political leaders […]
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In NIA’s case in Jammu and Kashmir terror funding, a clear Pakistan link
A National Investigation Agency probe into the affairs of Hurriyat leaders has found that Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Shabir Shah, Yasin Malik, Asiya Andrabi and Masarat Alam raise funds through Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Pak-based terror groups, Line of Control trade and Hawala channels, according to two officials familiar with the developments. The […]
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Postage stamps, busts, exhibitions: Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary across the globe
Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle needs little elaboration. His principles of truth, non-violence, Hindu-Muslim unity, equality by battling caste discrimination hold resonance in contemporary India. Known as India’s Father of the nation, Gandhi is equally revered across the world for his efforts to unite people, regardless of race […]
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Shiv Sena accepted ‘junior partner’ status in Maharashtra alliance
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced its candidates for 125 assembly seats of Maharashtra. Its ally, the Shiv Sena, too released list of 68 candidates. The two parties announced on Monday that they will remain together in this month’s election, unlike the previous poll when they parted ways after […]
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PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 116th birth anniversary
India celebrates its second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s 116th birth anniversary today. Lal Bahadur Shastri shares his birthday with the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, whose sesquicentennial is also being celebrated all over the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and political leaders across the […]
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‘Convinced of my persuasion powers’: Jaishankar briefs US on S-400 deal with Russia
External affairs minister S Jaishankar has said that the US has been told about India’s decision to purchase S-400 missile system from Russia and hoped that the Trump administration will understand India’s rationale. “India has made a decision on the S-400 and we have discussed that with the US government. I am reasonably convinced […]
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Once growth starts in Jammu and Kashmir, Pak’s 70 year’s plans will collapse: S Jaishankar
Once India triggers development in Jammu and Kashmir, all of Pakistan’s plan for the last 70 years against the state would come to a naught, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told a top US think tank here. The minister also pointed out to the Washington audience that the current suspension […]
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US judge rejects claim Harvard discriminates against Asian-American applicants
Harvard University’s undergraduate admissions program does not discriminate against Asian-American applicants, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday, rejecting a lawsuit brought by opponents of affirmative action and backed by the Trump administration. The lawsuit was brought by a group hoping to eventually overturn US Supreme Court precedents that allow colleges […]
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Donald Trump denounces impeachment inquiry as a ‘coup’
Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced the impeachment inquiry threatening his presidency as a “coup,” as his administration pushed back hard against the investigation. Trump’s comments came after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed to prevent or delay five former or current State Department staffers from testifying in the investigation probing […]
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25 soldiers killed, 60 missing in jihadist attacks on military bases: Malian government
At least 25 Malian soldiers have been killed and about 60 are missing after jihadists launched attacks on two military bases in the centre of the country, the Malian government said on Tuesday. The army also suffered heavy losses of equipment, the government said in a statement, adding that 15 […]
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Jammu and Kashmir universities, colleges to open by October 9
The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan on Tuesday directed all Deputy Commissioners (DC) and concerned officers across the valley to make sure that all Universities and Colleges, including private universities of the Kashmir Division, should be opened by or before October 09, 2019. The Divisional Commissioner gave these […]
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More than 150 jobs offered to youths at fair organised by Delhi Police
More than 150 jobs were offered to youths by corporate companies during a job fair organised by the Delhi Police on Tuesday under its community policing initiative “YUVA”, officials said. The initiative provides skill training and jobs to the youth and prevents delinquency especially for those from underprivileged sections of […]
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IIM Udaipur features in QS 2020 rankings
The Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur, (IIM-U) joined the league of top global MBA schools by getting listed in the QS 2020 Masters in Management (MIM) rankings. Until 2019, only three IIMs — IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta — were part of the QS MIM rankings. In 2020, IIM-U joins […]
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Reading to cats, walking dogs: How animal lovers can help at a shelter
While your local pound works to find forever homes for many cats, dogs and other animals, volunteering is an easy way to improve their lives while they wait. Becoming a volunteer generally starts with an application. You can choose the kinds of activities that interest you, whether that’s walking dogs, cleaning kennels, […]
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At America’s first cannabis cafe, bud-tenders help patrons order
America’s first cannabis restaurant has opened in West Hollywood, offering diners an array of weed products and hoping to rival Amsterdam’s famed coffee shops. Called Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, the much-hyped 240-seat establishment is open to people 21 and over, who can order from a cannabis menu just like […]