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Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Details →Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
Details →Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
Details →‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
Details →Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Details →Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
Details →Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
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INDIA
“PM should come out clean on Adani”: Rahul Gandhi ahead of third Opposition bloc meet demands JPC
Ahead of the third Opposition bloc meeting in Mumbai, on Thursday, Rahul Gandhi in a press conference highlighted foreign newspapers reporting on Adani Group’s alleged fraudulent activities.Quoting The Guardian articles
INDIA
5 day 'Special Session of the Parliament' announced, no word on the agenda
Taking to X, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a ‘special session of the Parliament’ on Thursday. “Special Session of Parliament (13th Session of 17th Lok Sabha and 261st Session
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INDIA
Chandrayaan 3- ISRO tweets a video of the Vikram Lander, captured by the Pragyan Rover
Taking to X, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) shared a video of the Vikram Lander, captured by the Pragyan Rover using its NavCam or Navigational Camera. "The rover was rotated
INDIA
Ready to hold elections in J&K but no time frame yet to restore statehood: Union Govt to Supreme Court
“Ready to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir anytime now”, the Union Government has submitted before the Supreme Court on Thursday but with disclaimer that it can not confirm as
INDIA
'Maha-Gatbandhan' Chapter 3 - Opposition INDIA comes together for the 3rd time to finalize upon key-aspects of their alliance
Opposition Bloc INDIA is expected to finalize upon a slew of important decisions centering on their 'maha-gatbandhan' over Thursday and Friday, during their joint meeting in Mumbai. During the third
INDIA
Amitabha Bachchan is Bharat Ratna, people’s Bharat Ratna: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee questions why the legendary actor has been deprived of the honour
“Amitabh Bachchan is Bharat Ratna”, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday while raising the demand for the highest civilian honour for the legendary actor. Mamata Banerjee is in
INDIA
"INDIA alliance has several choices for the Prime Ministerial post. What choices do they have?" Questions Thackeray ahead of INDIA's Mumbai Chapter meet
Ahead of the Mumbai Chapter of the Opposition Alliance INDIA's meeting, Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackrey said that they have several choices to project as a Prime Ministerial candidate
INDIA
2 killed in less than 24 hours, as fresh violence erupts in Manipur
Two people killed and several others injured in two separate incidents of violence that erupted in a span of few hours on Tuesday, ending days of calm in Manipur. Gun
INDIA
Art 370 hearing: J&K can not be treated differently and bifurcated, SC reminds of Punjab, NE and ongoing trouble in Manipur
Jammu and Kashmir can not be singled out, Supreme Court observed on the twelfth day of hearing of cases challenging the abrogation of Article 370. Supreme Court Constitution bench reminded
INDIA
IAS Ashok Kumar Parmar files a complaint to National Commission for Scheduled Castes against J&K Lt Governor for “inflicting harassment and humiliation”
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary has been accused of “inflicting harassment and humiliation” upon IAS officer Ashok Kumar Parmar, hailing for the Dalit community. Parmar
INDIA
Girl students sexually harassed by principal write a letter to CM Yogi Adityanath with blood
The principal of a school in Uttar Pradesh’s Gaziabad has been arrested by the police for allegedly sexually harassing girl students, on Tuesday. Identified as Dr Rajeev Pandey, the principal
INDIA
₹200 subsidy on gas cylinder, Centre’s ‘rankshabandgan’ gift to women; Opposition calls it another ‘jumla’ ahead of 2024 polls
Calling it the Center’s ‘Rakshabandhan and Onam Gift’, the Union Cabinet has announced a subsidy of ₹ 200 on all domestic LPG cylinders. In addition, the Union Cabinet has announced
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INDIA
China's new "standard map" released on Monday includes Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh within Chinese territory
China released its new "standard map" on Monday that included Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh within the Chinese territory. The map was released on the website of the standard map
INDIA
SC questions timing of suspension of Kashmiri Lecturer who appeared before court challenging abrogation of Art 370
Zaroor Ahmed Bhat, A Kashmiri lecturer was put under suspension from the Union Territory’s education department last Friday, two days after he appeared before the Supreme Court pleading against the
INDIA
After moon, ISRO's next target is the sun
Taking to X, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced the launching date of Aditya LV1, India’s very first space-based observatory to study the sun in a PSLV-XL rocket, on
INDIA
FIR filed against Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair for disclosing minor’s identity
Uttar Pradesh police filed a case against Alt News co-founder and fact-checker Mohammad Zubair on Monday for allegedly disclosing the identity of the minor Muslim boy who was seen being
BENGAL
“My surname isn’t Modi…”: TMC Abhishek Banerjee evokes the surname debate while claiming he will neither abscond nor bow down before New Delhi
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has stoked the surname debate while suggesting that he is not an escapist. Lashing out at the Enforcement Directorate over raids at his
News
“Waha nahi sign kar sakta…”, know how Neeraj Chopra won a billion hearts
A picture has taken the internet by storm. Golden boy Neeraj Chopra could be seen signing on the t-shirt of a lady. The moment presumably after the Indian javelin star
INDIA
Chandrayaan -3: Pragyaan Rover takes a safe de-tour after locating a crater on the moon’s surface
India’s Pragyan Rover has taken a safe detour after it located a four-meter crater on the path it was following on the surface of the moon. Taking to X, ISRO
News
“Will arrest Abhishek before Lok Sabha elections”, Mamata Banerjee claims to have received this message from ‘someone’
Days after the Enforcement Directorate raided TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s firm Leaps and Bounds, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday cast aspersions that he may get arrested ahead of
INDIA
Madhya Pradesh Shocker: Dalit man beaten to death, his mother stripped naked after they refused to withdraw 2019 complaint of sexual harassment filed by her sister, 8 arrested
A Dalit man was beaten to death in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday for allegedly refusing to withdraw a complaint of sexual assault lodged by his sister against the accused, now
INDIA
Ahead of the VHP rally, Haryana Government imposes sec 144 and a number of prohibitory orders over Nuh and its adjoining areas
Permission for VHP's "sobha yatra" on August 28 in Nuh was denied by the Haryana government, stating law and order concerns. However the Hindu outfits have stated that they will
INDIA
16 year old NEET aspirant commits suicide in Kota, making it the 5th such incident this month, and the 23rd case this year
A 16 year old NEET aspirant committed suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota on Sunday, making it the 23rd case this year and the 5th such incident this month. The deceased has
INDIA
Opposition India bloc likely to unveil their logo for 2024 Lok Sabha polls during the Mumbai meeting, claim sources
Opposition alliance INDIA could have a logo soon and if there comes a consensus then the logo could be unveiled during the Mumbai chapter of the opposition meeting slated to
BENGAL
Seven killed in blast at illegal fire cracker factory in Bengal; BJP demands NIA probe
At least seven people were killed and six others injured after a massive blast at an “illegal firecracker factory” in North 24 Paraganas's Duttapukur on Sunday, about 40 km away
BENGAL
Jadavpur University begins the installation of CCTV cameras
Rocked by Student’s death and mired in controversy, Jadavpur University has started the installation process of CCTV cameras, at important points, across the University and the Main Hostel Campus on
INDIA
Man arrested by Kolkata Police STF for passing classified information to Pakistani agent
A suspected spy and an ISI agent has been arrested by Kolkata Police Special Task Force on Friday. Bhakt Banshi Jha, 36, has been arrested on chargers of passing classified
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INDIA
India to send a female robot ‘Vyommitra’ in the Gaganyaan Mission, says Union Minister of Science and Technology
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh announced on Saturday that India will be sending a female robot "Vyommitra" in the Gaganyaan Mission, at the G20 Conclave.
INDIA
Muzaffarnagar Viral Video: “Hit these Mohammedans harder…I was hit for one hour”, the Muslim boy opens up while the accused teacher stays in denial
“Hit these Mohammedans harder, the teacher told the students who kept bashing me for almost an hour”- these were the first words of the 8 year old muslim boy whose
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INDIA
Mobile and internet services suspended in NUH, ahead of VHP’s rally on August 28
Ahead of Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Brij Mandal Jal Abhishek Yatra in Nuh on August 28, internet and bulk SMS services have been suspended in Haryanas’s Nuh, owing to security and
INDIA
“Failure of constitutional machinery in state”, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit warns CM Bhagwant Mann of consequences if he doesn’t respond to his letter
In a fresh show down, Punjab Governor has shot off a letter to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday but with a strong warning. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit had warned
INDIA
‘Dying declarations can’t always be the sole basis for conviction’, says the Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India said that ‘dying declarations can’t always be the basis for conviction’. A dying declaration cannot be the ‘sole basis for conviction’, especially in cases ‘where
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BENGAL
Days after raids, Leaps and Bounds lodged Police complaint against Enforcement Directorate over “unknown downloaded files”
Enforcement Directorate had raided the office premises of a company named Leaps and Bounds last Monday in connection with the ongoing probe into teacher recruitment scam. The Chief Operating Officer
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INDIA
West Bengal Governor approaches ISRO for developing a technological solution for curbing the menace of ragging
After the roaring success of India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, reached out to the Indian Space Research Institute (ISRO) for developing appropriate technology solution for
INDIA
PM Modi and Xi-Jinping in talks at the BRICS Summit, both sides agree upon "Expeditious De-escalation" along the LAC
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi -Jinping who met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, have agreed to work out an amicable way facilitating "expeditious de-escalation"
INDIA
Wrestling Federation of India suspended by World governing body; Indian Wrestlers barred from representing India till suspension
In a major embarrassment, the Wrestling Federation of India was suspended by United World Wrestling (UWW), the international governing body, on Thursday for an indefinite period and with immediate effect.
INDIA
Manipur Governor Summons Assembly Session on August 29; uncertainty looms over the attendance of 20 MLAs from the hills.
In the eye of a “constitutional crisis”, the Manipur legislative assembly has been summoned by the state governor Anusuiya Uikey on August 29. This will be the fourth session that
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee Vs Suvendu Adhikari: An evening on ‘X’ where Ex colleagues sparred to “prod conscious” and “stir conscience”
Ten tweets in six hours between two arch rivals had set the tone for a never seen before evening show on Wednesday evening, nothing short of a Bollywood potboiler with
INDIA
Chandrayaan -3's Vikram Lander successfully lands on the lunar surface, India becomes the first country to reach the southern pole of the moon
India has created history in astronomical field as it became the first country to land on the Southern Pole of the lunar surface. The scientists left zero margin for any
INDIA
Chandrayaan – 3 to make a soft landing on the moon at 6:04pm, India united in hope, prayer and anticipation
With bated breath, India is counting hours before the moon mission, Chandrayaan – 3 makes its soft landing on the lunar surface, the South Pole region of the moon this
BENGAL
"The teen was definitely ragged and sexually molested”, investigating officers say in connection to Jadavpur University student death
The 1st year student of Jadavpur University who died on August 10th was paraded naked in the corridor of the JU Main Boys Hostel’s A2 wing, minutes before he fell
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BENGAL
After Jadavpur University Student death, Bengal Govt launches anti-ragging helpline number
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a toll free, anti-ragging helpline number (180 345 5678) for all educational institutions across the state on Tuesday. The 24/7 toll free number
INDIA
“Where is the guarantee that ED isn’t planting money or explosives”; Mamata Banerjee calls raids by ED in Bengal illegal and driven by political vendetta.
“The raids happening in Bengal are illegal and driven by a political vendetta”, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee lashed out at central agencies. This comes hours after Enforcement Directorate raided
BENGAL
"Governor is 100% responsible for Jadavpur University situation"; Minister statement sparks off protest, BJP MLAs stage walkout
The West Bengal Assembly erupted over protest leading to chaos over Jadavpur University student death issue after opposition BJP moved an adjournment motion. The motion was accepted by the speaker.
INDIA
New SOPs for 'exceptionally urgent matters', guidelines by CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has prepared a new set of guidelines for the hearing of urgent cases. This comes after the SC’s swift response to a rape survivor’s
INDIA
"What is happening in Gujarat High Court?” Supreme Court questions Gujarat High Court’s ‘lackadaisical attitude’ in providing relief to a rape survivor
The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily upon the Gujarat High Court for ruling over the SC’s orders, calling it ‘ruling against constitutional philosophy.’ The matter pertains to a
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BENGAL
“CPM and the Leftist Students’ Organizations have murdered a student”, says Mamata Banerjee slamming the Left over the student death
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed “CPM and Leftist Students’ Unions” for the death of a 1st year student at Jadavpur University, due to alleged ragging and sexual
INDIA
“Modi Govt is there for another 6 months, don’t worry”; Mamata Banerjee urges Muslim minorities not to get divided and instigated for violence
“BJP hatao, India bachao”, upping the ante against BJP, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asserted that PM Modi Government is there for another 6 months and there after “there
INDIA
Manipur: 7 year old boy along with his mother and aunt were burnt alive in an ambulance- that case and 19 others go to CBI for probe
A seven year old boy along with his mother and aunt were burnt alive on June 4 at Iroisemba in Manipur’s West Imphal district, one of the many cases that
INDIA
Army truck plunges into gorge in Ladakh killing 9 soldiers; Nation mourns the deaths
In a tragic incident, nine soldiers were killed when an Army vehicle plunged into a gorge in Ladakh’s Leh district on Saturday. One more is critically injured. A junior commissioned
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi bike ride picture in Ladakh goes viral, Congress says he is “Unstoppable"
As an extension of his ongoing ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen riding a bike across the Ladakh Valley to the Pangong Lake on Saturday. Rahul Gandhi
INDIA
An angle of “Larger Conspiracy” to be looked into in the killings of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi and Lankesh; Supreme Court instructs CBI
The Supreme Court has instructed the CBI to examine an angle of conspiracy in the killings of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, activist Govind Pansare, writer M.M. Kalburgi and journalist Gauri Lankesh.
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INDIA
Security beefed up in J&K's terror riddled twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch
Security agencies have reported an increase in activity along the Line of Control of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch. The agencies have observed an exponential growth in infiltration attempts
INDIA
After a two week lull violence returns to Manipur, 3 tribal men killed in a suspected ambush by “trained insurgents”
Three people killed in what is suspected to be a planned militant ambush in Manipur’s Ukhrul early on Friday morning, ending the two week lull of a relatively calm
INDIA
Bihar journalist shot dead at his residence, CM calls it a 'Dukhad Ghatna'
Vimal Kumar, a local journalist employed with the ‘Dainik Jagran’ was shot dead by four gunmen in Bihar’s Araria district early on Friday morning. A resident of the Prem Nagar
INDIA
"Provide students mental support and security" - Kota local administrator installs spring loaded fans to curb the problem of suicide deaths
In a move that has been termed controversial by many, the district administration of Kota has decided to install spring loaded fans in all rooms to "provide students mental support
INDIA
CCTV debate rages in Jadavpur University; NCPCR sought report from University over absence of CCTV inside hostel premises
National Commission for Protection of Child Rrights has sought an explanation from Jadavpur University over absence of CCTV cameras inside the premises of the hostel campus where a first-year student
INDIA
The teacher asked students to elect educated politicians but his company fired him for violating the “code of conduct”; Kejriwal asked what is his crime.
Karan Sangwan, the law teacher at the Unacademy online education technology firm has lost his job. Unacademy has fired him for violating “strict code of conduct”. His video had recently
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BENGAL
Jadavpur University: Clashes follow BJP protest; students assaulted by central forces, trans woman assaulted by BJP men
Violent clashes erupted between BJP/ABVP workers and the students of the Revolutionary Students Front of Jadavpur University on Thursday. The RSF activists holding black flags were voicing their dissent in
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INDIA
‘Why Is Remission Policy Being Selectively Applied to Bilkis Bano rapists?’ SC Asks Gujarat Government
The Supreme Court on Thursday has questioned the Gujarat Government over the premature release of the 11 criminals, convicted of raping Bilkis Bano and killing her family members during the
INDIA
In a first, BJP announced first list of candidates for Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, even before election dates are announced
The election dates aren’t announced as yet but BJP has released the first list of candidates for two states- Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, where elections are due this year. This
INDIA
“To say in 2023, ‘I will hoist the flag once again in 2024’ is arrogance”, says Congress President Mallick Arjun Kharge taking a dig at PM Modi's I-Day speech
“The next time, on 15th August, from this Red Fort I will present before you the achievements and developments of the country”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation
INDIA
“Nation First is the bedrock of our policies”, says PM Modi, addressing the Nation on the 77th Independence Day
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort marking the occasion of the 77th year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the citizen as his ‘parivarjaan’
INDIA
“My lord, save our country,” Mamata Banerjee slams Centre’s decision to remove CJI from EC selection panel, questions if the BJP is aiming to replace Judiciary with a kangaroo court
“BJP has bowed down before anarchy”, in a scathing attack Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has questioned the intention behind the Centre’s decision to remove the Chief Justice Of India
INDIA
Namaskar, what’s my crime?, asks suspended AAP MP Raghav Chadda
Hours after his suspension from the Rajya Sabha, AAP leader Raghav Chadha released a video clarifying the allegation of forgery that has been brought against him. "Namaskar, I am suspended
INDIA
Manipur needs love and not bullets : Headline: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Rahul Gandhi
Launching a scathing attack on Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi, Assam CM Himanta Biswas Sharma on Friday said that the deployment of the Indian Army in the strife torn state of
INDIA
“They are playing with blood in Bengal”, PM Modi to TMC; Mamata reminds Manipur and tells PM “you first behave properly”
With months to go for the all important 2024 Lok Sabha election, the political tempers have already started soaring. First the no-confidence showdown and now a face off between PM
BENGAL
“I am not gay”: Deceased Jadavpur University student was heard screaming moments before his death, learnt police, claim sources
Death of Swapnadeep Kundu, student of Jadavpur University, is still shrouded in mystery. The first year Bengali department student wasn’t a boarder at the main hostel, yet he was staying
BENGAL
“Swapnadeep tere swapno ko, hum manzil tak le jayenge” chant the students of Jadavpur University, demanding justice for Swapnadeep
The students of Jadavpur University have been staging their non stop protest over the mysterious death of Swapnadeep Kundu, the first year Bengali department student, who died during the wee
INDIA
Manipur burning and PM Modi laughing: Rahul Gandhi calls Modi’s response in Parliament shameful
A day after Prime Minister Narendra’s response to the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has hit back and called the violence in Manipur a result of “BJP’s
BENGAL
Exclusive: “I want justice for my son”: Father of Jadavpur University student to Mamata Banerjee; CM assures “speedy investigation & justice”. Police add Sec 302
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke with the father of Swapnadeep Kundu, a first-year undergraduate student at Jadavpur University who died under mysterious circumstances, on Thursday and assured “justice will
INDIA
Modi Govt wants to replace CJI with a cabinet minister in EC selection panel, bill introduced in Rajya Sabha
The government on Thursday introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha amidst protest from opposition that seeks to replace Chief Justice of India as one of the members of the
INDIA
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha; Congress calls it “tyranny of majority”
Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was suspended from the house on Thursday for alleged misconduct, in a first of an instance where a leader of the
WORLD
Ecuador Announces State of Emergency Following Murder of Anti-corruption Presidential Candidate
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso declared a two-month state of emergency on Thursday following the assassination of an anti-corruption presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio at a campaign event in Quito. In a
INDIA
132 minutes of speech, less than 13 minutes on Manipur; PM Modi assures “India is with the people of Manipur”
Prime Minister Modi started speaking at 5.08pm on the floor of the Parliament on Thursday as a response to the no-confidence motion brought by Opposition India alliance. Opposition had been
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee calls out “tukde tukde BJP” for trying to divide Manipur and India; vows to oppose UCC
“They are breaking India, doing tukde tukde”, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched her attack on BJP yet again and equated them with the “tukde-tukde” analogy while alleging that the saffron
BENGAL
Mysterious death of Jadavpur University student, probe on
Death of a student under mysterious circumstances at the Boys hostel of Jadavpur University in Kolkata, has sparked off tension and anxiety. Deceased has been identified as Swapnadeep Kundu from
INDIA
Ahead of his crucial speech in parliament, 40 Manipur MLAs submit deputation to PM, demand disarmament & implementation of NRC
At least 40 MLAs from Manipur Legislative Assembly met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening in Delhi, ahead of the his speech in Parliament on the ongoing Manipur
INDIA
President’s Rule not fit for Manipur, Amit Shah explains what started the violence that has claimed “152 lives”
“I agree with the opposition that there has been violence and hatred in Manipur”, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah, one hour and seventeen minutes after he began his speech
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INDIA
No Confidence Motion Debate: "PM Modi murdered India in Manipur", says Rahul Gandhi, “They ran away, we didn't”, counters Smriti Irani
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi initiated the no confidence motion debate in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, on behalf of the opposition alliance INDIA. He hit back at the Union Government
INDIA
INDIA and NDA lock horns over the ongoing No Confidence Motion debate in the Lok Sabha
The debate over the 'No Confidence' motion moved by Opposition Bloc INDIA has been taken up by the Lok Sabha, spanning over August 8 and 9. Nishikanta Dubey initiated the
INDIA
No Govt. jobs to men and history sheeters in Rajasthan, accused of outraging a woman’s modesty, says CM Ashok Gehlot
In a first in the country, Rajasthan Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has announced a tough stance against men and mostly history sheeters accused of harassing, molesting and raping women, barring
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INDIA
No Confidence Motion: “Congress urges the PM to break his “Maun Vrat ”on Manipur; BJP counters “PM won the trust of the people of NE”
Deputy leader of Congress, Gaurav Gogoi initiated the 1st day of ‘No Confidence’ motion debate in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. He stated that the no confidence motion was never
INDIA
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meets to curb the growing inflation rates of India
The Reserve Bank of India's six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on India’s short-term monetary policies began on Tuesday, spanning over the next three days. The results of this meeting
INDIA
TMC MP Derek O’Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remaining session, following showdown over demand of discussion on Manipur under rule 267
TMC Member of Parliament Derek O’Brien has been suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the ongoing Monsoon Session, third MP to encounter suspension from parliament this season after
INDIA
Parliament Showdown over Manipur: Opposition INDIA says ‘No-Confidence’; BJP Ready to Counter
The debate over the 'No Confidence' motion moved by Opposition Bloc INDIA will be taken up by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The newly reinstated Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who
INDIA
Bengali a must in schools in Bengal, decides Mamata Banerjee Govt
Bengal goes the Maharastra way. Mamata Banerjee Government in Bengal has been a strong advocate of regional language being taught and respected alongside others. The Bengal Government in a cabinet
INDIA
Setback for Kejriwal, Delhi Services Bills passed in Rajya Sabha amidst opposition protest
In a major setback to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, the much talked about Delhi Services Bill passed in Rajya Sabha on Monday through a voice vote. In favour of the
INDIA
Lok Sabha passes the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill amidst opposition protest
Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, despite facing opposition's objection. The bill is now pending before the Rajya Sabha. The opposition demanded a committee
INDIA
Manipur: SC passes directives to “restore sense of faith in the rule of law”, forms court monitored committees to oversee probe and relief
“To restore a sense f faith in the rule of law and build a sense of confidence”, the Supreme Court on Monday passed a number of directives centering on
INDIA
Kuki People’s Alliance, a partner of BJP’s NDA, withdraws support from the Biren Singh Government in Manipur
The Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) a partner of BJP’S National Democratic Alliance withdrew its support from the N. Biren Singh’s government in Manipur on Sunday. This comes after the ruling
BENGAL
First a selfie from NYC and then a long post slamming ED; What is Abhishek Banerjee indicating ?
First a selfie and then a post in less than 24 hours! TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, has slammed the Enforcement Directorate in a long social media post, without
INDIA
After 4 months, Rahul Gandhi to return to Parliament as MP on Monday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to return to parliament as a Member of Parliament on Monday. This after Lok Sabha Secretariat reinstated his membership following the Supreme Court
INDIA
Truck runs over 8 year old, family reeling under shock
A locality in South Kolkata is still reeling under shock, yet to come to terms with what happened on Friday. An 8 year old child while on his way to
INDIA
Cost of rice surges globally as India bans it's export
The price of rice has surged globally, it is the highest that the world has seen in over 12 years. India’s ban on the export of non-basmati rice has led
INDIA
20% of the students attend classes in Bihar, survey reveals
Noted Economist and Social Scientist, Jean Dreze released a comprehensive survey on Friday, centering on the failure of the schooling system in Bihar. The survey explicitly states that only 20%
INDIA
Kuki civil society organizations issue a statement conveying complete distrust in the state machinery
In a statement issued on Friday, the Kuki civil society organizations have conveyed that no Kuki-Zo MLA should participate in the special session of the Assembly as their people have
INDIA
“Is there any real war against drugs? From my experience there isn't and never was a war on drugs”, says ex-cop TH Brinda while talking about the ongoing Manipur violence
Thounaojam Brinda, a decorated officer of Manipur Police had resigned from service under tumultuous circumstances. She is known for her aggressive operation against drugs, narco terrorism and poppy infestation in
INDIA
Govt. relaxes restrictions on import of laptop, tablets, and PCs till Nov 1
The Indian government has put a hold on the import restriction order on laptops, PCs and tablets till October 31, giving electronic companies more time to import such devices without
INDIA
Search operation turns into an encounter, 3 soldiers killed in Kashmir
Three soldiers killed in Halan, Kulgram district of Kashmir, during a search operation that turned into an encounter with the terrorists on Friday evening, says the Indian Army. The
INDIA
Supreme Court stays conviction, Rahul Gandhi set to return to Parliament
The Supreme Court today stayed the conviction of Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi in the criminal defamation case against him over his 'Modi surname' jibe, hereby opening the door of Indian Parliament once
INDIA
Manipur: “If the police cannot, I will bring back my husband”, says the heartbroken wife of a man who has not returned home in over 89 days
Atom Samarendra Singh, 47, has been missing since May 6; three days after violence first broke out in Manipur. On that day, he ventured out of his house with a
INDIA
“Shaant raho, tumhare ghar ED na aa jaaye”, BJP Leader Meenakshi Lekhi warns the Opposition
During a debate on the Delhi Ordinance Bill in the Parliament on Thursday, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi warned the Opposition, asking them to keep quite or else, the ED (Enforecement
INDIA
Thursday’s violence in Manipur also witnessed arms loot, yet again; Nearly 4000 weapons have been looted so far since turmoil started in May
The violence that ensued on Thursday at Bishnupur in Manipur witnessed ugly clashes leading to injury of several people but worst was several arms and ammunition were looted by miscreants,
INDIA
A research paper hints at election manipulation by the BJP, stirs up controversy
A research paper titled 'Democratic Backsliding in the World's Largest Democracy' has become a catalyst for political controversy. The paper, authored by Sabyasachi Das, an assistant professor of economics at
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INDIA
Manipur: Mass Burial postponed after MHA request
A mass burial of 35 tribal victims of the raging violence in Manipur at the Torbung Bangla area was postponed by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) on Thursday, following
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INDIA
Saffron is a colour of respect, BJP is using saffron to terrorise people & fan hatred, claims Mamata Banerjee
“Hatred constructs BJP’s dictionary”, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slammed the saffron party and claimed that BJP is trying to use the saffron colour to terrorise people. This comes in the
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INDIA
"Are you Hindu or Muslim"- Journalist reporting on Gurugram was asked, his reporting stopped by miscreants
Days after violence in Haryana claimed 6 lives, another shocker from the state. A journalist reporting on Gurugram clashes was threatened by miscreants, his video recording stopped. Three men were
INDIA
“Is this Ram Rajya of Double-Engine government” asks Uddhav Thakrey
Upping the ante against BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday questioned if the Haryana clashes are a gift from “double-engine” government. Highlighting what had been happening
INDIA
“How did weapons come in a religious rally, who gave them weapons and was there any intel failure” BJP MP questions BJP Haryana Govt
The clashes in Haryana have raised several questions against the BJP Manohar Lal Khattar Government, significantly, some are also asked by BJP member of Parliament. Gurugram MP and Union Minister
INDIA
Death toll rises to 6 in Haryana Violence, police tightens security in volatile areas
Another dead in Haryana violence, death toll rises to 6. The 6th victim, Pradeep Sharma, coordinator of the Bajrang Dal, Badshahpur branch, succumbed to his injuries at the Safdarjang Hospital,
BENGAL
Bengal Government's Survey and Registration Drive for Madrasas: Scholarships and Benefits Extended
Bengal government to start a survey of Madrasas and encourage them to register with the government to access scholarships and benefits, similar to other affiliated organizations like WBSE and
INDIA
Another Cheetah dies at Kuno, bringing up the tally to 9 dead in 5 months
A statement issued by the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department on Wednesday stated that another cheetah has died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. "A female cheetah, Dhatri (Tiblisi),
INDIA
“BJP is fueling the fights between the communities”, says Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee over Haryana & Manipur crisis
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hit back at the Union Government on Wednesday, condemning them for the prevalent air of unrest looming over several states of India. The escalating violence
INDIA
Manipur: David Theik beheaded in an act of terror, shell-shocked father pleads for justice
90 days have passed since violence first broke out in Manipur, with no signs of it abating. Tragically, the ethos of Manipur is now marred by harrowing stories of death,
INDIA
Assam: Bajrang Dal members arrested for imparting arms training at a school in Mangaldoi
Assam police (Darrang) have lodged an FIR against Bajrang Dal for conducting a five-day arms training workshop at a school in Mangaldoi, for the local youth. Two members of the
INDIA
Lok Sabha to debate no confidence motion on August 8 ,PM's expected reply on August 10
The Lok Sabha will debate the no-confidence motion between August 8 and 10 during the ongoing Monsoon session of the Parliament. This comes almost two weeks after the Opposition bloc
INDIA
Oppn INDIA knocks the doors of Rashtrapati Bhavan, seeks intervention of President Murmu into Manipur Crisis; Congress highlights silence of PM, TMC urges President to nominate two women to Rajya Sabha.
A delegation of opposition bloc INDIA met with President of India Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday, appealed for early resolve of the ongoing Manipur Crisis. 21 opposition party delegation went and
INDIA
“Absolute Breakdown Of Constitutional Machinery In Manipur”; Supreme Court summoned Manipur DGP over ‘lethargic’ investigation into cases of gross violations
'Incapable or Uninterested' - In scathing remarks the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday has pulled up the Manipur Government over the ongoing turmoil in the state that has seen
INDIA
RPF officer of a viral video says “If you have to stay in India, I say vote for Modi and Yogi”.
A passenger-shot video of the shooting incident on a moving train involving Railway Protection Force Officer Chetan Singh from July 31 showed the shooter warning the onlookers:“Pakistan se operate hue
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INDIA
Gurugram Mosque Set Ablaze, Imam Shot Dead Amidst Rising Tensions
Hours after the clashes broke out in Haryana’s Nuh, Anjuman Jama Masjid, a mosque in Sector 57, Gurugram, was set ablaze by a mob. The mosque was attacked during the
INDIA
Clashes in Haryana’s Nuh kills 5; Internet Suspended in the District till August 2
On Monday, five people, including two home guards were killed, and over 200 others severely injured in Nuh, Haryana, owing to escalating tensions. According to reports, violent clashes broke out
INDIA
Crane Collapse at Samruddhi Expressway Construction Site in Maharashtra's Thane Claims 17 Workers' Lives
In a devastating incident early on Tuesday, 17 construction workers lost their lives and another 3 were seriously injured as a crane disastrously collapsed on a bridge slab during the