Arrested on August 9, Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar was released from the district jail on Thursday after granted bail by the High Court. Soon after her release, Pakar alleged that Narendra Modi government was doing “injustice” to the Narmada dam oustees in Madhya Pradesh with an eye[Read More…]
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Gorakhpur death tragedy: BRD medical college principal suspended
Minister for medical education, Ashutosh Tandon has said that Baba Raghav Das Medical College (BRD) principal was suspended with an immediate effect on Saturday after 63 kids were killed due to shortage of oxygen. “BRD medical college principal has been suspended with immediate effect for the negligent behaviour,” Tandon was[Read More…]
After GST roll-out, Bengaluru shops hike liquor prices
On the supposed ground of increased input costs following GST, liquor prices in Bengaluru stores rise by 13.28%. The liquor itself does not come under the new taxation regime and any increase in costs is not to be passed on by the manufacturer. Though, since Saturday, liquor stores have been[Read More…]
Bihar: Liquor ban affects revenue; state trying to tap all potential sources
Bihar’s revenue collection decreased by Rs 1,738 crore in 2016-17 as compared to 2015-16, a year after the state banned liquor on April 5 last year. Bihar could only generate Rs 23,711 in 2016-17 against the state’s revenue collection of Rs 25,449 crore in 2015-16. Although the drop in revenue,[Read More…]
Bihar topper scam: State govt accepts it as a challenge
On Monday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking about the Bihar topper scam, said that the state government has accepted it as a challenge to conduct future examinations fairly. However, he also added that he has “miles to go to plug all loopholes”. Significantly, this is the second scam in[Read More…]
Newsd impact: Manipur CM responds to SC lawyer’s threat claims
Supreme Court lawyer, Utsav Singh Bains has made claims of being threatened by Manipur militants for legally assisting the family of Irom Roger, who was murdered allegedly by the son of Manipur CM N Biren Singh. Bains wrote a letter to the Union Home Secretary to provide him with adequate[Read More…]
Railways gets Rs 500 cr from Nirbhaya fund to install CCTVs
The Indian Railways has been allotted a portion of the Nirbhaya fund to implement a continuing scheme to install CCTV surveillance systems at railway stations, ladies special trains and women compartments in suburban trains. The state owned transporter was unable to implement the composite security plan that incorporates the job[Read More…]
MCD elections: BJP reaches out to ‘traditional voters’
As Delhi municipal elections dates are approaching, the BJP plans to its revert to its original policy of “traditional party sympathizers”, who come for meetings but do not cast their votes to campaign. Hence, the RWA and NGO committee heads will involve volunteers from the party, who will participate in[Read More…]
Indian ATMs use obsolete techniques, lacks key security features leading to fraud
Three of five ATMs in India use obsolete machinery and lack basic security features, making them a key targets for fake currency, as per the banking experts. The ATM’s cash loaders doesn’t have the “one-time combination” (OTC) technique, a technology that is quite common in advanced nations to run most[Read More…]
Delhi: Fake Rs 2,000 notes bearing ‘Churan Lable’ dispensed by SBI ATM
In a shocking incident, a State Bank of India ATM in South Delhi dispensed fake Rs 2,000 notes that could be passed off as authentic in the first look but are filled with errors that seem to be making fun of government as well as general public. The notes that[Read More…]
More women leaders will make world safer, says Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Friday said more women leaders would make the world safer as they can ensure promoting deeper human values. “Scientists now say women are more sensitive of others’ suffering. There are 200 nations on this planet and more women leaders would bring more safer world,”[Read More…]
5 alternatives to Yamaha FZ25 you should consider
The FZ25’S killer pricing might make it seem like a no-brainer, but here are 5 other bikes you can also consider before putting your money on the table. Rs 1.30 lakh for a 250cc bike! Yes, that’s what the new fz25 costs, making it the most affordable 250cc bike you[Read More…]
Begged for help and not for loans, says Vijay Mallya
Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Saturday said that he sought help related to policy change and not loans. He said “KFA being the largest domestic airline was the worst hit. Government bailed out Air India, but did not bail out KFA. So much for favours.” And KFA being the largest[Read More…]
Honda City Facelift likely to launch in Feb 2017
Honda’s most popular nameplate in India, the Honda City, is set for a revival. While it may just be a cosmetic update, it’s nonetheless important for Honda since the City anchors the company’s India sales and is one of the top selling cars in the C-segment. To re-register its grip[Read More…]
1 dead, 4 injured as 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits northeast
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the richter scale hits Tripura on Tuesday triggering landslides and leaving a woman dead and four others injured. Landslides occurred in a number of places on the remote Chhamanu-Gobindabari Road of Dhalai district. Azerunnesa (30) of the town was injured when a brick fell from[Read More…]
Mulayam and Akhilesh meet for over two hours, no truce yet
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Tuesday visited his father and Samajwadi Party Chief’s residence Mulayam Singh Yadav to settle down the issues ahead of UP Assembly polls. Although, there is no official word from the party but the father and son were together for over two hours. Akhilesh reached Mulayam’s residence here[Read More…]
All ministers in Bihar are crorepatis except Firoz Alam; Nitish’s son and Dy CM richer than Nitish
All ministers in Bihar are crorepatis except Sugarcane industry minister Firoz Alam, who owns only Rs 3,100 in cash, as per the details of assets declared. However, Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar is poorer than his son, Nishant, and deputy chief minister of the state, Tejaswi Yadav. In 2010, Nitish Kumar[Read More…]
Modi launches app BHIM to make digital transactions easier
Aiming to promote and make digital transactions easier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an Aadhaar based mobile payment application Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) on Friday at the Digi-Dhan Mela at the Talkatora Stadium. The new app expected to minimise the role of plastic cards and the point of sale[Read More…]
NSG draft rule favors India not Pakistan, says US group
A draft proposal for accepting new members into the Nuclear Suppliers Group paves the way for India’s entry but leaves Pakistan out, says a US-based arms control organisation. The Arms Control Association (ACA), Washington, also warns that relaxing membership rules will undermine non-proliferation. Last week, the US media reported that[Read More…]
Indus Water Treaty: World Bank and Pakistan discuss issue
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has held a telephonic conversation with Pakistan’s Finance Minster Senator Ishaq Dar and discussed with him Indo—Pak water dispute, days after the country asked the global lender to fulfil its obligations on the issue. Dawn newspaper quoted official sources as saying the call was[Read More…]
New passport rules: Aadhaar as DoB proof, add options for single parents, sadhus
Ministry of external affairs on Friday unveiled a series of changes in the passport application process including now sadhus and sanyasis to get passports without providing the names of their biological parents, making it easier for them to get the important document to travel abroad. This will be acceptable if[Read More…]
If you have the guts arrest me: Mamata dares Modi govt
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday dared the Centre to arrest her and warned it against “touching” state government officers. “You don’t have to touch anybody. You arrest me. I challenge you, if you have the guts you arrest all of us, nothing will deter us from raising[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi is a ‘non-serious’ political leader: BJP
Reacting to corruption charges levelled by Rahul Gandhi against Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday, BJP hits back saying he (Rahul) is a ‘non-serious’ political leader. Addressing a rally in Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister had received huge funds form Sahara Group during his stint as Gujarat Chief Minister.[Read More…]
Tripura MLA runs away with Speaker’s mace
An opposition TMC legislator ran away with the Speaker’s mace to draw his attention. On the last day of the winter session on Monday, Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman and other members of the opposition raised the issues of an alleged sex scandal involving state forest minister Naresh Jamatia as[Read More…]
Year-ender: Five worst things that happened in 2016!
The year 2016 is just about to end and in the span of 12 months many things happened that affected our life badly. Although some people had a great year, some struggled and had a tough time. Here, we will look at things that went horribly wrong in 2016. Have[Read More…]