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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday, was a proud witness to more than 75,000 people simultaneously waving the Indian national flag at the semi-urban Jagdishpur town in Bihar, where the BJP sought to make history by breaking Pakistan’s record set 18 years ago. The previous world record was set by 56,000 Pakistanis who waved […]
On April 21, the Defence PRO tweeted photographs of an iftar held by theArmy in Doda saying: “Keeping alive the traditions of secularism, an Iftaarwas organised by the Indian Army at Arnora in Doda district”. Thephotographs showed the iftar gathering, the General OfficerCommanding of the Delta Force of the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles interactingwith local Muslims […]
University Grants Commission (UGC) has said that degrees or qualifications acquired from any college or educational institute in Pakistan will not be recognized in India for higher studies or employment. In a joint statement with All India Council Of Technical Education, UGC has advised Indians and overseas citizen of India to not pursue higher studies […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that India has suspended all tourist visas given to Chinese nationals. This move comes in retaliation of Chinese government’s refusal to allow India students to return to the country to continue their studies. More than 20,000 Indian students, who returned home due to Covid-19, are now looking […]
Here’s a look at instances when temples were demolished in the past decade due to encroachment or for government’s development projects. The ruling BJP in the Centre has accused the Congress-led Rajasthan government of unfairly demolishing a 300-year-old Shiva temple in Rajasthan’s Alwar district. The administration had cited “encroachment” as the reason. While the […]
Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Administrative Block of Madras High Court Saturday, CJI N.V. Ramana made a rather pertinent observation. “In this era of instant noodles, people expect instant justice,” he stated while talking about justice being the need of the hour in these times of distress. The Hon’ble CJI further […]
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a chargesheet against two persons in a case filed in 2021 for their alleged involvement in espionage activities with an intention to wage war against India. According to a press release issued by NIA, Hyderabad, the two accused were identified as Altaf Hussain Ghanchi Bhai alias Shakil […]
Private TV news channels were advised against making false claims and using scandalous headlines by Indian Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, In a detailed advisory issued today, the Ministry has called for adherence to the provisions of Section 20 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 including to the Programme Code laid down […]
New Delhi: In a fresh controversy, the Central Board of Secondary Education has tossed out chapters on the rise of Islamic empires in Afro-Asian territories, the chronicles of Mughal courts, the Non Aligned Movement, the Cold War era and the industrial revolution from the history and political science syllabi of classes 11 and 12. The class 10 syllabus […]
If the RSS wins this battle, its victory will be pyrrhic. Because India will cease to exist. This is the text of the Sissy Farenthold lecture delivered by author-activist Arundhati Roy at the Lydnon B Johsonon Auditorium, United States. The event was organised by the Rapoport Centre for Human Rights and Justice. Good afternoon, and […]
“India enters the perception battle from a position of strength. If we are seen as a democracy treating all our citizens respectfully, and, you know, relatively poor country, we become much more sympathetic. [Consumers say] I am buying this stuff from this country which is trying to do the right thing and therefore, our markets […]
Master planner Prashant Kishor’s recipe for a stronger Congress, and possibly a wining Congress, seems to begin with a key ingredient: Elect a non-Gandhi as party president. This, according to him, could help whip up the desired result with a higher success rate. He also suggested leaving the three important posts of UPA Chairman, Parliamentary […]
In its earnest bid to revive the grand old party of Indian politics, the Congress has finally secured election strategist Prashant Kishor’s detailed mapping for the 2024 general elections. What started last Saturday with a meeting between PK and the party top command, dragged into the week with successive deliberations and more heavyweights thrown in. […]
Gandhian philosophies and ideologies have been the traditional foundation of India, and as we dig through the history we see their strong influence on the governance of the country. Nevertheless, in today’s global market, for any country it is essential to build strategies that promote continuously growth of its economy. Just look at Sri Lanka. […]
Your early 20s are a time for growth. New friends, new jobs, new towns. But with so many firsts, mistakes are only natural. Financial mistakes, however, can be costly. Chartered accountant and tax consultant Yash Shah is here to help you. 1. Start getting to know the concept of investing as soon as possible the […]
A 2006 study found that when an individual witnessed a person being dehumanised, the brain regions associated with disgust were found to have relatively higher activation. The recent news of Bajrang Muni Udasin of Sitapur issuing rape threats to Muslim women is one of several such speeches delivered by members of different communities against people […]
In a communally charged atmosphere post the Ram Navami riots reported from parts of the country, Saturday evening witnessed clashes break out between two communities at Jahangirpuri, Delhi. The situation is under control and Delhi CM has requested all not to get swayed by social media forwards. Post the violence, police across all 14 districts […]
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday tears into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP led government and the Rashtriyaswayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) for nurturing hatred, bigotry and intolerance in the country. She said that now we need policies that can sustain high economic growth, which in turn can create wealth to be redistributed among people to […]
State-level Congress leaders must learn to work together without running to the high command to create ‘unity’. They have to save Nehruvian ideas and ideals from the pronounced infirmities of Nehru’s family. It was perhaps an unintended coincidence that the Congress Working Committee should have reaffirmed its faith in the leadership of Sonia Gandhi on […]
Reviving the Legacy that is Babasaheb Ambedkar “Oh, Ambedkar Jayanti! School ki chutti hoti hai,” Ask youngsters today what they know about Babasaheb Ambedkar and this is the answer you will get. It is saddening to know that younger generation has no idea about this man whose contribution to the country’s constitution is unparalleled. It is […]
