Showing zero tolerance towards the menace of drugs, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed the police force to launch a major crackdown on drug peddlers and also tighten the noose around any political functionary interfering with its anti-drug campaign. The chief minister chaired a high-level meeting of the […]
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Jahangirpuri violence: Police accompanied illegal procession that led to unfortunate riots, says Delhi Court
Denying bail to eight accused in the Jahangirpuri violence case, the Delhi court observed that instead of stopping the illegal procession, which did not have permission, police accompanied it. The court on Saturday had also said, “The issue seems to have been simply brushed aside by the senior officers.” Communal violence […]
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Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as protests intensify
As the nationwide protest continues to intensify, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned, a move that is likely to pave the way for a new cabinet in the crisis marred country. This comes days after President Gotbaya Rajapaksa in a special meeting on Friday requested the Prime […]
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Sri Lanka: Army deployed as tension spikes after continued protests
Sri Lankan authorities deployed the Army to ensure the security of the general public after tensions arose due to clashes between protesters in the capital Colombo. This came shortly after a curfew was imposed by the police in Sri Lanka on Monday. On Monday morning protesters held a demonstration opposite […]
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SC refuses to entertain CPI-M plea against demolition of buildings in South Delhi
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain the Communist Party of India (Marxist) plea against the demolition of buildings in South Delhi including the Shaheen Bagh area. A bench of justice L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai asked why the CPI (M) is filing this petition. Thereafter petitioner sought […]
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Cyclone Asani to recurve from tomorrow
The severe cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ is likely to recurve over the sea away from the coast, and would not cross Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, or West Bengal, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Senior Scientist RK Jenamani informed on Monday. At present, Jenamani said that the Asani is located around 450 and 500 km south […]
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Indigo CEO issues apology after furore over stopping teenager with special needs from boarding
IndiGo airline on Monday issued an apology and “sincere regrets” to the family of a teenager with special needs who was barred from boarding a plane along with his parents at the Ranchi airport on Saturday. The airline said that it had reviewed the situation and “made the best possible […]
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Tajinder Bagga out of Delhi, statement not recorded today in Court
The statement of Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga could not be recorded before a court on Monday as the Delhi BJP leader was not present in the national capital. Delhi Police said that it will move an application to record his statement when he returns to the city. Advocates for Bagga […]
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Sri Lanka imposes curfew as clashes break out in Galle Face area
After clashes broke out in Galle Face area, Sri Lanka has imposed a police curfew within the Western Province of Colombo with immediate effect until further notice. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs who arrived at Galle Face were attacked by a group […]
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HC seeks status report on prisoner’s plea alleging discrimination in Delhi jail
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a status report from jail authorities on a plea of an accused in the NIA case namely Hardeep Singh alias Shera who is currently lodged in Rohini Jail, alleging discriminatory treatment at hands of the officials. His father has approached the High Court of Delhi […]
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Bhupesh Baghel slams BJP for using ‘Ram-Hanuman for polarisation’
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for “turning Lord Ram into a warrior-like figure and Hanuman into a symbol of anger to further the politics of polarisation”. Speaking to ANI, Baghel said that over the past few years, the change of image of Lord Ram and […]
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WHO consultations on approval of Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine underway
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Monday that consultations with the World Health Organization (WHO) on approval of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine are still underway.’ “They are continuing,” Murashko told reporters. In January, Murashko said that Russia had sent all data on the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine […]
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Two Chinese ships enter Japan’s territorial waters near Senkaku islands
Two Chinese vessels have entered Japan’s territorial waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands, a media report said on Monday. The Chinese ships entered the waters of Minami Kojima island at about 7 a.m. (local time) [22:00 GMT Sunday], navigating some 13 miles southeast from the island, reported NHK broadcaster citing Japan Coast […]
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Sushil Modi calls BPSC paper leak ‘unfortunate’, assures strict action against culprits
Terming the BPSC paper leak as an “unfortunate” incident former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Modi on Monday assured of strict action against those who are responsible. The remarks came after the 67th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination of Bihar Public Service Commission was called off […]
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Kirit Somaiya’s wife files complaint against Sanjay Raut
Professor Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, has registered a complaint against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut stating that the accused made malicious and unwarranted statements against the complainant in the media. Dr Medha visited Navghar Police Station, Mulund East, Mumbai, to file a complaint against Shiv Sena […]