The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea filed by Delhi Congress challenging the State Election Commission’s conduct in relation to the “First Level Checking” of EVMs and VVPATs ahead of the upcoming general elections. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj […]
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Government introduces SHRESHTA scheme for residential education for SC students
In a move towards promoting education and the socio-economic development of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the “Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas” (SHRESHTA). The primary objective of SHRESHTA is to expand the reach of government development initiatives and […]
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Palestine envoy refuses to condemn Hamas attack on Israel
Palestine Ambassador to India Adnan Abu Al-Hija on Monday refused to condemn the Hamas attack on Israel. He instead questioned world leaders for not condemning Israeli militias action in West Bank. Asked whether he is condemning Hamas attack, he said, “No sure not, sure not. Hamas is part of the Palestinian people and I condemn the […]
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60.2 lakh first-time voters, total 16.14 cr electors; EC announces elections for 5 states
The Election Commission on Monday announced the schedule for assembly polls in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana. Elections will be held in Mizoram on November 7, Chhattisgarh on November 7 and November 17, Madhya Pradesh on November 17, Rajasthan on November 23 and Telangana on November 30. The […]
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UP: Two Israel nationals among 35 injured as bus overturns on Agra Expressway
Two Israeli nationals were among at least 35 passengers were injured after a bus in which they were travelling in overturned and hit a divider on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in the district, police said. According to West Agra Deputy Commissioner of Police Somendra Meena, “The incident took place late Sunday […]
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Iranian officials helped Hamas plan attack on Israel: Report
Iranian security officials helped Hamas plan the deadly attack on Israel in which the death toll has risen to thousands the Wall Street Journal reported. According to senior members of terrorist groups Hamaz and Hezbollah, Iran gave approval for the assault at a meeting held in Beirut last Monday, according to the WSJ report […]
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Yoga Guru Ramdev seeks Supreme Court’s protection in FIRs over allopathy remarks
Yoga guru Swami Ramdev has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking protection from criminal FIRs filed against him across various states regarding his comments on the efficacy of allopathy in treating the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench comprising Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh issued notices to the Central government and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in response […]
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Active firing in southern city of Sderot in Israel for the third day, reports Israel Media
As the Hamas terror group attacks on Israel continue for the third day, there is a very active scene in the southern city of Sderot in Israel as people living there can still hear explosions happening in the distance, reported Israeli-based i24NEWS. According to the reports, there are about six […]
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Chhattisgarh to face elections on Nov 7, 17; counting of votes in all five poll-bound states on Dec 3
The Election Commission on Monday announced the schedule for assembly election in five states with Chhattisgarh going to the polls in two phases on November 7 and 17. The remaining four states – Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana – will go to the polls in a single phase. Addressing a […]
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“Air quality in Delhi has been best this year,” says AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar
With the overall air quality in the national capital recorded at a moderate AQI of 129 on Monday, Priyanka Kakkar, a spokesperson for the Aam Aadmi Party said that the air quality in Delhi has been the best this year. During a press conference, the AAP Chief Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar […]
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews progress of Special Campaign 3.0 focused on institutionalizing Swachhata, minimizing pendency
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, conducted a comprehensive review of the accomplishments during the first week of Special Campaign 3.0. The campaign, active in all Government offices across India from October 2 to October 7, 2023, has made significant strides in promoting cleanliness and reducing pendency, […]
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Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force seize smuggled areca nuts worth Rs 91.56 lakhs in Mizoram
In an operation against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, under the leadership of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), successfully recovered 249 bags of Areca Nuts valued at Rs 91.56 lakhs in the general area of Vill Chhungte, Champhai District, Mizoram, on October 8. According to a press release, the operation was […]
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EC declares election dates in five states; polling in Rajasthan on Nov 23, Madhya Pradesh on Nov 17 and Telangana on Nov 30
The Election Commission on Monday announced the schedule for assembly polls in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana. Elections will be held in Mizoram on November 7, Chhattisgarh on November 7 and November 17, Madhya Pradesh on November 17, Rajasthan on November 23 and Telangana on November 30. The […]
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MP: Congress MLA Sanjay Shukla touches BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya’s feet at Indore event
Amid the heightened political fervour in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, a moment of rare bonhomie between two potential rivals was seen as Congress MLA Sanjay Shukla touched the feet of his contender, BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya during a programme in Indore. In a video that is now being widely shared on social media, […]
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Maharashtra: Mumbai police arrest sanitation worker for molesting girlchild at hospital
The Mumbai police on Monday arrested a sanitation worker for allegedly trying to molest a 15-year-old girl undergoing treatment at JJ Hospital in Mumbai. The accused has been identified as Rohidas Solanki. He has been arrested under section 354 of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. The victim’s mother lodged a complaint at the JJ […]