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Words mobilise public opinion, especially when they’re sprayed with vitriol. Speech, it’s rightly said, can be a world-defining activity. And hate speech is that powder keg that can marginalise people, besides other far-reaching implications in an election year. Recent data reveal alarming trends. As many as 668 hate speech events were recorded last year, according […]
The results of the Rajya Sabha polls have dramatically become a struggle for survival for the Himachal Pradesh government. Due to cross-voting, the Congress-led government lost one seat which has put it in danger. Senior Congress leaders, Bhupinder Hooda and D.K. Shivakumar, have rushed to the state to deal with the fragile political situation. On […]
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has constituted a 15-member National Task Force to address mental health issues and suicides among medical students. The task force will be headed by Dr. B.M. Suresh, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. “The mental health of medical students has been […]
In the three years since the pandemic, work in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has shown a decline. The amount of work has fallen from 38.9 million person days in 2020-21 to 28 million in the year so far, according to rural development ministry data.During the same period, the number of […]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave full marks to a fastfood joint in Japan capital Tokyo, where he was seen relishing a burger. In a social media post, the world’s fourth-richest person is seen eating McDonald’s, with the photo captioned : “Japanese McDonald’s: 10/10. Give these guys a Michelin star.” The 39-year-old was in Japan with […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the Central government to ensure that eligible women officers in the Indian Coast Guard receive permanent commission. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud asserted that “women cannot be left out” and warned the government that the Court will take necessary steps if they […]
Allahabad: In a significant development in the ongoing Gyanvapi Mosque dispute, the Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed the appeal filed by the Muslim side challenging the Varanasi district court’s order allowing Hindu prayers inside the ‘Vyas Tehkhana’ (cellar) of the complex. The Anjuman Intezamia Masajid (AIM), which manages the Gyanvapi Mosque, had contested the […]
Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation announced the launch of their Vantara (Star of the Forest) programme, an umbrella initiative to focus on rescue, treatment, care and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals, both in India and abroad. Spread over 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, Vantara aims […]
For over a century, the magical art of animation has enraptured viewers worldwide through its singular power to manifest imagination onscreen. Animators have long captivated viewers by crafting fictional worlds and characters that feel as real as life itself. Today, animation has expanded far beyond entertainment into fields like education, architecture, healthcare and more. Advanced […]
The Haryana Police has announced plans to seize the properties and bank accounts of farmers who damage public property during the ongoing “Dilli Chalo” protest march. This comes after the authorities withdrew their earlier decision to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against some farm leaders. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha […]
The issue arose when a user asked Gemini if PM Modi is a ‘fascist’. Gemini responded by stating that Modi has been accused of implementing policies characterized as fascist by some experts, citing factors like the BJP’s ideology and actions against dissent. However, when asked the same question about former US President Donald Trump, Gemini […]
In yet another incident involving an Indian student in the US, an 18-year-old identified as Akul Dhawan reportedly died last month after being left out in the cold for hours. The Champaign County Coroner’s Office in Illinois said the Indian-American, a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, died of hypothermia following “acute alcohol intoxication […]
Kolkata, India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a women’s rally in Barasat, West Bengal, on March 6th. This news comes amid ongoing allegations of sexual harassment against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders in the Sandeshkhali region. The BJP’s West Bengal unit president, Sukanta Majumdar, announced the rally and said the party would facilitate […]
New Delhi, India: The fight against illegal loan apps and the potential of social stock exchanges took center stage at the 28th Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting, held on Wednesday, explored ways to curb the harm caused by unregulated lending apps, which have duped many […]
In a major development for the opposition alliance “INDIA Bloc,” the Congress and Samajwadi Party have finalized their seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. This marks a crucial step for the group aiming to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2024. Under the deal, the Congress […]
On Wednesday as a 24-year-old protester, Shubh Karan Singh, succumbed to his injuries after clashing with Haryana Police at the Khanauri border. This development marks a significant escalation in the already tense situation. Singh’s death came amidst escalating tensions at both the Khanauri and Shambhu borders. After several rounds of unsuccessful talks with central leaders, […]
BMW India held the India edition of the largest amateur golf tournament – The BMW Golf Cup 2024 in Ahmedabad. The much-awaited golf tournament is being held at spectacular golf courses across Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Noida, Kolkata and Gurgaon. The winners of the regional tournaments will compete at the national finals which […]
A growing number of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are choosing foreign countries as their post-retirement settlement. Retirement is a significant juncture prompting reflection on life choices, achievements, and aspirations. According to a report by the United Nations, India has the largest diaspora in the world, with 18 million people living outside the country as of 2022. […]
Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh have levelled allegations of favouritism in tender allocation for school uniform supplies in Maharashtra government schools worth Rs 138-crore. Shaikh alleged that to favour textile manufacturers from Gujarat and Rajasthan, tender conditions were drafted in such a way that the Maharashtra-based power loom cloth makers were kept out and that […]
In the March 2024 Visa Bulletin of the U.S. Department of State, Green Card applicants from India get the sweet spot. Despite notable progress in the January bulletin, the February bulletin showed minimal movement in priority dates for most employment-based preference categories. However, Indian applicants saw a one-month advancement in the EB-1 category, while EB-2 […]
