With a surge in air pollution levels this time of the year, the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders and the pinnacle of Mughal architecture disappeared under a blanket of smog on Monday morning. The structure was engulfed in a layer of haze and was barely visible to the unaided eyes. […]
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Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to student accused of raping his professor
The Delhi High Court has recently granted anticipatory bail to a student in his twenties accused of raping his professor on a false promise of marriage. The high court noted that the victim was a mature woman of 35 years of age at the time of the incident and the boy was around 20 […]
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Congress wants EC to take cognizance of Union Minister Narendra Tomar’s son alleged viral video
Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, the Congress party has escalated the matter of an alleged viral video of Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s son Devendra Tomar talking about transactions worth crores and requested Election Commission (EC) to take cognizance of the matter, to watch the video and to take immediate action. Congress […]
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Assam Accord: SC to hear pleas challenging Section 6A of Citizenship Act on December 5
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear from December 5, pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act inserted by way of an amendment in 1985 in furtherance of the Assam Accord. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala […]
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Bhupesh Baghel to complain to EC on betting app link allegations
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel questioned why the Election Commission has not taken cognizance of the allegations against him in the Mahadev app case since elections are ongoing in the state. “When there was an Election Commission meeting, the ED (Enforcement Directorate), IT (Income Tax) were present in it. Why has the Election Commission […]
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Tejashwi Yadav rubbishes Home Minister Amit Shah’s allegation on Caste census manipulation
After Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that the population of Yadavs and Muslims has been increased in the state caste census survey thereby minimizing the rights of the Extremely Backward Classes, Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned that on what basis the Home Minister was making the accusation. Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “They […]
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“Stubble burning declining in Punjab”: State Minister Harpal Cheema
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday blamed BJP-ruled states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for not reporting most stubble-burning incidents, saying such incidents were declining in Punjab. Speaking to ANI on the Punjab government’s measures to control stubble burning in the state, Cheema said, ” We are moving towards diversification… We […]
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“The Public will answer them” says Kamal Nath as Jyotiraditya Scindia predicts Congress’ downfall
Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has hit back at Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s saying Congress will be destroyed on November 17 saying public gave them answer during the mayoral elections held 15-months back. Nath made the remark while speaking to ANI in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district on Monday. Madhya Pradesh is one of the five states […]
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Delhi to have odd-even vehicle norms from November 13 to 20 to curb pollution
The Delhi government on Monday decided to reintroduce the odd-even rule from November 13 to 20 in view of the concerns of deterioration in air quality. Delhi Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Gopal Rai told the media after a high-level meeting that the decision will be implemented a day after […]
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SC dismisses PFI’s plea challenging UAPA tribunal’s decision confirming Centre’s 5-year ban, asks it to approach HC
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea of the Popular Front of India (PFI) challenging an order of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal confirming the five-year ban imposed on it by the Centre and granted it liberty to approach the High Court. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and […]
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“KCR has not fulfilled promises”: YSRTP Chief Sharmila reiterates support for Congress
The YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) chief YS Sharmila on Monday reiterated her support for the Congress party in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. YS Sharmila speaking to ANI said, “I am extending support to the Congress party because the Congress party stands the chance of winning in the Telangana Assembly elections. KCR has not fulfilled any of the promises he made to the people in his 9-year […]
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BJP is going to lose elections in all five states: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday took a jibe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah and advised him to focus on his own party activities. He also added a caveat that the BJP would lose in the upcoming elections in the five states. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, “Amit Shah does not […]
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SC directs formation of Selection Committee for the appointment of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission pro tem members
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the formation of a Selection Committee for the appointment of two pro tem members of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The Supreme Court said that the Selection Committee shall have the current pro tem Chairman Justice (Retired) Jayant Nath, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity Chairman Justice (Retired) Ramesh Ranganathan, and Justice (Retired) Asha Menon. […]
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Uttarakhand: Truck plunges into Chamoli gorge, 2 rescued
Disaster Response personnel on Monday extricated two people from the wreckage of a truck”>truck that had plunged into a deep gorge near Gauchar in Chamoli district of the state, police said. The incident took place near Dat Pulia when the driver of the truck”>truck lost control of the vehicle and it tipped over into the gorge. […]
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Udhayanidhi Stalin says he stands by comments on Sanatana, even as High Court cautions
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin who has come under heat for his controversial “Sanatana Dharma” statement said that he will not back down from his statement and his statement is in line with what BR Ambedkar and Periyar have advocated. “I stood strong with my statement on Sanatana Dharma. I won’t back down […]