Condemning the ragging incident in Dibrugarh University where a student was grievously hurt, Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Monday asked the Dibrugarh University authority and police to take strong action against the culprits. “We will not tolerate such activities. I am also asking university authorities to be vigilant and take […]
West Bengal: BJP protests outside Assembly over extra teachers’ recruitment passed by govt
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday staged a protest outside the State Assembly over extra teachers’ recruitment drive passed by the state cabinet. West Bengal’s Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari said that the current cabinet led by Mamata Banerjee should tender their apology. He said, “It’s a big […]
A red entry was made if someone burnt stubble: Punjab Minister
Punjab’s water Minister BS Jimpa on Monday said there was a notification from his department that if someone burnt stubble, a red entry was made against Khasra Number of revenue record. “Don’t have full knowledge of notification since I’m busy here, but there was a notification from my dept that […]
Kerala Law Minister questions ‘protest’ happening at ‘final stage’ of Vizhinjam port construction
Kerala Minister for Law and Industries P Rajeev on Monday questioned the protest that erupted in Thiruvananthapuram on the previous night and asked how the plan to stop the project at its final stage came about. “Of the seven demands (including the implementation of a rehabilitation package announced by the State […]
Nepali Congress gets highest number of seats in general elections
Nepali Congress, the political party of caretaker Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has secured the highest number of seats in the November 20 election as the vote count nears a conclusion. At 53 the Nepali Congress has got the single highest number of seats under First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) even though it […]
Haryana: MBBS students continue to protest against Bond policy, implemented by govt
Upset with the State Government notice regarding Rs 10 lakh annual bond for students pursuing MBBS courses in the Government medical colleges in Haryana, MBBS students and hundreds of undergraduate medical students and medical associations are protesting against the decision since last 27 days. The protest was started on November 1. […]
UP: Six booked for raping, forcing conversion in Bareilly
The Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly police have registered a case against one youth named Akleem allegedly for raping a girl. According to the police, the victim accused Akleem and his brothers of kidnapping her at first and demanding money. When she failed to fulfil their demand, six people including Akleem raped her. […]
Another incident like Shraddha murder in Delhi, thrown on the ground at midnight, mother-son arrested
Another incident like the murder of Shraddha has occurred in Delhi. A mother and son committed this crime together. In this case, the Crime Branch has arrested a woman and her son. It is being told that the son, along with the mother, killed the father and then cut the […]
Gujarat: Kharge says BJP leaders giving provocative speeches in poll-bound state
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of giving provocative speeches in the poll-bound state and thereby misleading the people. Speaking at a joint press conference with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Kharge said, “This election has become important because BJP is doing false campaigning against the Congress and […]
Kerala: Police releases 4 persons protesting against Vizhinjam port construction
The Kerala Police on Monday released four of the five protesters arrested by the Vizhinjam police for allegedly blocking trucks in Thiruvananthapuram that led to a scuffle a day before. The talks between the police and protestors are currently underway. “At present, everything seems normal and under control. We will take steps […]
UP: Police lodges case against man for killing rat in Badaun
Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly killing a rat in Badaun. The case has been registered under 429, 11(1) (1) of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The police registered the case after Vikendra Sharma, an animal lover filed a written complaint at Sadar Kotwali police […]
Gujarat polls: Former BJP Minister Jay Narayan Vyas joins Congress with his son
Former Gujarat Minister Jay Narayan Vyas on Monday joined the Congress at their party office in Ahmedabad. Vyas’ son Sameer Vyas also joined the Mallikarjun Kharge-led Congress in Ahmedabad. While the father-son duo switched from BJP to Congress, they were felicitated by party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rajasthan Chief Minister […]
PM Modi pays homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his martyrdom day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur on his martyrdom. “I pay homage to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on the day of his martyrdom. He is universally admired for his courage and unwavering commitment to his principles as well as ideals. He refused to bow […]
Indian student dies in road accident in Toronto, Canada
A 20-year-old Indian-origin student was killed in Canada last week after he was struck by a truck driver in midtown Toronto, according to Canadian media reports. Toronto Star reported that the family of Kartik Saini said they have “lost everything” after the 20-year-old, an international student from India, was killed […]
In honor of Red Planet Day 2022, here are some interesting facts about Mars
A fourth planet from the Sun and Earth’s neighbour, Mars, also known as the Red Planet, holds the potential to someday host humankind. Mars has long fascinated humans, and Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of Mariner 4, the first spacecraft to land on Mars, on November 28, 1964. The […]