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India has asked Canada to allow its diplomats to perform their duties as per diplomatic protocols that ensure their safety and security. Stressing the obligation of Canada to respect and abide by the Vienna Convention of international diplomacy, India said, “We reiterate the need for nations to respect the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations so […]
As India swung into the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, so did Ahmedabad hotel and flight fares – the city where the final will be played on Sunday. What was expected to be a straightforward task of securing accommodations and tickets has turned into an ordeal for fans, who, post-schedule announcement, found […]
Two Pakistani nationals were detained by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on the Indo-Nepal border near Bihar’s Kishanganj. The two, a woman and her minor son, were reportedly trying to enter the Indian territory through the border. After preliminary investigation, SSB handed the duo over to Kishanganj police for further investigation. During routine checking on […]
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which successfully injected the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into the intended orbit on July 14 this year, made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere around 14:42 IST. “The probable impact point was predicted over the North Pacific Ocean. The final […]
New Delhi: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs that was tasked to examine the three new criminal Bills has recommended that in the interest of gender neutral laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, which seeks to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, should include the criminalisation of adultery and retain Section 377. Along with the Bharatiya Nyaya […]
The Agnipath Scheme was meant to give a push to the enrolment of women as Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR). However, an editorial in The Print has highlighted the way the Army has had a restrictive policy in which only 83% of women are serving in the Corps of Military Police (CMP). Initially, the Indian Air Force […]
One of India’s most premier institutes, IIT-Bombay, in a new order, has restrained holding guest lectures of a ‘political’ nature on the campus. The move aims at staving off possibilities of tension and protests like those seen recently. Both students and faculty members have been advised against organising talks and seminars that may be “potentially […]
The Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has ordered three OTT platforms to take down ‘obscene’ content being shown by them. The ministry has warned of action against the platforms — Hunters, Besharams and Prime Play — if they fail to comply by the directive. According to sources, this is the first time that […]
At least 38 people were killed and more than 20 injured after a passenger bus skidded off and rolled down a steep slope in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.The accident took place in Doda, about 200 kms from capital Srinagar. The 42-seat bus, with 55 passengers on board, was on its way to Jammu from […]
Subrata Roy, the chief of Sahara Group, died at the age of 75 in Mumbai due to cardiorespiratory arrest after a prolonged struggle with complications related to metastatic malignancy, hypertension as well as diabetes. Born on June 10, 1948, Subrata Roy ‘Sahara’ was a prominent figure in the Indian business landscape. He founded the Sahara […]
The severe pollution in the capital has compelled former Congress president Sonia Gandhi to move to Jaipur till the situation in New Delhi is under control. She made the decision on the advice of her doctors. It may be recalled that a few years ago, Sonia Gandhi had to stop a road rally in Uttar […]
New Delhi: Five renowned academics, Ram Ramaswamy, Madhava Prasad, Sujata Patel, Deepak Malghan and Mukul Kesavan petitioned the Supreme Court in 2021 to regulate the search of electronic devices by agents of the state, usually the police. In the course of hearings, these petitioners have suggested a set of guidelines to be issued as directions by […]
A 10-year-old boy lost his life on Monday after being attacked by a monkey in Gandhinagar. Gujarat police and forest officials confirmed that the incident happened near a temple in Salki village in Dehgam taluka. The boy, identified as Dipak Thakor, was playing with friends. “His intestine was ripped out in the attack. He rushed […]
Human health is severely impacted by air pollution, particularly when it reaches levels as high as is the case in the capital. Studies and health professionals believe that breathing in toxic air can impair brain function and negatively impact mental health, which can be exacerbated by limiting outdoor activity and changing daily routines, a report […]
Revathi belongs to a nomadic tribal community of Tamil Nadu. Her father passed away before her birth and she lost her mother when she was 10. At present, she lives in a children’s home in Nagapattinam and goes to a nearby government school. She loves the online classes conducted by the Centre for Learning and […]
Superstar Salman Khan, on Monday, appealed to fans to enjoy his Diwali release, Tiger 3, responsibly after videos circulated on social media showing viewers igniting firecrackers inside a movie theatre during the film’s screening. In a show at Mohan Cinema in Maharashtra’s Nashik district on Sunday night, a group of fans set off firecrackers, causing […]
The Nepal government, in a recent development, decided on Monday to prohibit the use of the Chinese-owned social network platform TikTok, citing its adverse impact on social harmony. Government spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, conveyed that the decision would be executed through the Ministry of Communication and IT. As reported […]
Two Indian cities, in addition to New Delhi, secured positions among the world’s top 10 most polluted cities on Monday. Post-Diwali celebrations, marked by firecrackers, contributed to a heavy presence of smoke in the air. New Delhi, the capital, claimed the top spot with an air quality index (AQI) of 407, categorizing it as “hazardous,” […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to meet supporters and well-wishers at his Ahmedabad residence as part of Gujarati New Year, or ‘Bestu Varas’, celebrations on Tuesday. The Lok Sabha MP from Gandhinagar will spend an hour-and-a-half in the morning engaging with attendees, according to a statement released by the Bharatiya Janata Party on […]
In Vadodara, Gujarat, a man named Anshul Saxena faced a setback when attempting to board a train due to a crowd of ticketless passengers. Despite holding a confirmed 3-tier AC ticket for his journey, Anshul encountered chaos at the station. On a specified date, Anshul criticized Indian Railways in social media posts, seeking a refund […]
