Barkha Shukla Singh has been expelled from Congress on Friday for 6 years, soon after she attacked INC vice-president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi unit head Ajay Maken and quit as local women’s wing chief. She has been removed from the party for being involved in ‘anti-party activities’ ahead of the[Read More…]
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Rajnath Singh appeals to all states to ensure safety of Kashmiris
Following the Chittorgarh incident, where a group of Kashmiri students of Mewar University in Rajasthan was allegedly called terrorists and beaten up by the locals, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday appealed to all the states in order to ensure the safety of all Kashmiris living across the country,[Read More…]
WhatsApp, Facebook group admins can be jailed for offensive posts
After concerns have been raised about fake news, morphed pictures and upsetting videos triggering tensions and even communal rift, it has been decided by the Varanasi authorities that a group admin on WhatsApp or Facebook will be liable for prosecution for any such development. As per a joint order issued[Read More…]
Paris shooting: A cop killed, 2 injured; Islamic State claims responsibility
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the terror attack on Paris’ iconic Champs-Elysees that killed one police officer and injured two others. An attacker with an automatic weapon opened fire on police. The assailant was identified as Abu Yousif, the Belgian. The attacker targeted officers guarding the area near[Read More…]
Andhra Pradesh: Nearly 5,000 villagers to go on hunger strike against aqua food park
More than 5,000 people from three villages in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district will start a hunger strike on Friday against an aqua food park. The villagers claimed that the park will destroy a fragile eco-system and ruin water bodies. The state government has nominated the owner of Godavari Mega[Read More…]
Posters in Meerut asking Kashmiris to leave Uttar Pradesh
Dozens of hoardings asking Kashmiris to leave Uttar Pradesh or face the consequences have been reportedly put up across Meerut. On Wednesday, Amit Jani, head of the UP Navnirman Sena shared a picture of the hate-mongering poster on his Facebook account. Speaking to CNN-News 18, Jani lashed out against Kashmiri[Read More…]
Nayantara Sehgal announces upcoming novella, ‘When the moon shines by the day’
Noted writer Nayantara Sehgal on Thursday said that history is slowly being wiped out and mythology is taking over in contemporary India. Speaking at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF), she announced her upcoming novella, ‘When the moon shines by the day’. Newsd is the digital media partner for DCLF[Read More…]
420: A day to celebrate the ‘holy smoke’
April 20 is marked by marijuana smokers as 420 day. 420 day is an unofficial celebration dedicated to the ‘holy smoke’ all across the globe. People symbolically celebrate the day to highlight the need of decriminalising marijuana and to promote the counter culture. What is 420? In late 1970s, Waldo[Read More…]
How to keep yourself cool in summer
Again the summer is here. The scorching heat can take away all your interest towards life. Excessive heat can cause dehydration, sun burn, heat cramps etc. Precautions are essential to combat the summer. Follow these steps to keep yourself cool in the summer: Wear loose lightweight clothing Loose Cotton Kurtas[Read More…]
Mahindra XUV500 gets Android Auto, connected Apps and Ecosense
Good news! If you were planning to put your money down for a new Mahindra XUV500, you will now get even more bang for your buck. The company has confirmed that its 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system has been upgraded to support smartphone linking via Android Auto. The infotainment system continues[Read More…]
Jharkhand lawmaker Pradeep Yadav, locals continue protesting Adani
Protests against the planned power plant of Adani Power in Godda district has entered its 5th day on Wednesday. Led by Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P) legislator Pradeep Yadav, the protest began as hundreds of villagers, who are likely to lose their land, have participated and marched in deadly summer. People[Read More…]
Sadhvi Kamal equates cow vigilantes to Bhagat Singh, Azad and Sukhdev
Controversial Hindu leader Sadhvi Kamal equated the self proclaimed cow vigilantes who were accused of lynching a Muslim dairy farmer in Rajasthan’s Alwar to freedom fighters such as Bhagat Singh or Chandrasekhar Azad and called them future heroes. “When Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad went to jail, then they were[Read More…]
7 least known facts about Shrikant Sharma, UP’s new Piyush Goyal
1) Mathura-born Shrikant Sharma‘s foray into politics happened during his college days in Delhi University. He joined the ABVP, the students’ wing of the RSS, in PGDAV College in 1991. 2) In 1992, he contested for the post of General Secretary in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU), giving a tough fight[Read More…]
2017 Hyundai Xcent Facelift launched at Rs 5.38 Lakh
Hyundai has finally launched the facelift of its compact sedan, the Xcent, at a starting price of Rs 5.38 lakh. The prices go all the way up to Rs 8.41 lakh for the top-spec variants (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). It follows the facelift of its donor car, the Grand i10,[Read More…]
NGT slams Sri Sri Ravi Shankar over Yamuna floodplain damage
National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday slammed Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar over his allegation of bias in the green panel’s report on the damage caused to the Yamuna riverbed due to a culture festival organised by AOL. “You have no sense of responsibility. Do you think[Read More…]
Babul Supriyo shares artistic impression as real picture; admits his mistake
BJP minister Babul Supriyo is being trolled on twitter for sharing an image of a supposed outstanding bus stand in Rajkot. While sharing the picture, Supriyo declared, “This is not an Airport, it’s not in London or New York either. It’s the New Bus Stand inaugurated in Rajkot, Gujarat.” But[Read More…]
Tennis megastar Serena Williams is pregnant!
On Wednesday, tennis necromancer Serena Williams announced on Snapchat that she is 20 weeks pregnant with her first child. Serena, who is expecting to give birth this fall, is taking a maternity leave through the rest of 2017. Serena, who is also one of the world’s highest-paid players, is engaged to[Read More…]
Break the ice with Deepika and Coca-Cola
Just as Deepika Padukone’s fans were startled by her Hollywood debut film xXx: Return of Xander Cage, the new Coke ad called the ‘Elevator’ goes viral on the internet. The video that was released on Wednesday hit close to a million views in 24 hours. This advertisement features one of[Read More…]
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad engages in verbal fight with police in Latur
Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad allegedly had a verbal fight with cops over non-functioning of ATMs at Latur in Marathwada region. Videos of the spat between Gaikwad, his supporters and police have gone viral on social media now. Gaikwad is seen arguing with a police officer, during a protest over[Read More…]
Home minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate two-day ‘Civil Services Day’ today
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a two-day Civil Services Day event in New Delhi on Thursday. The opening session will be followed by a plenary session. Chaired by Minister of State, Ministry of Personnel Jitendra Singh, the plenary session will be on creating value through human capital management[Read More…]
Australia announces tougher citizenship laws
Prime Minister of Australia announced some drastic changes in Australia’s citizenship laws on Thursday. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared that Australia will have stricter requirements for new applicants seeking temporary/permanent residency. This move is a follow-up to the scrapping of the 457 visa program for foreign workers. As per the[Read More…]
Centre cancels FCRA licence of NGO
The Indian government has barred an NGO from receiving international funding. Union home ministry has barred the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), an NGO registered with the government under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), from receiving foreign funding including that from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, for[Read More…]
Dismissed BSF jawan asks for government’s support
Tej Bahadur Yadav, the BSF jawan who was dismissed from his duty on Wednesday over his viral video on social media which highlighted the poor food conditions for jawans, requested the government to support him and asserted that if he did not get the support, he would move the judiciary.[Read More…]
Bihar topper scam case: SC to pronounce verdict today
The Supreme Court on Thursday will pronounce its verdict in the Bihar topper scam case. The matter is itemized in court 11 as item no. 1A. Earlier last month, the Patna High Court provided conditional bail to Bihar topper scam key player Bachcha Rai. He received bail after not being[Read More…]
My 11-year-old son has been my source of inspiration: Sonali Bendre
Actress Sonali Bendre Behl shared three principles of parenting that will help one strike a balance between tradition and modernity. Speaking at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival (DCLF) she said that her 11-year old son has been her source of inspiration. Newsd is the digital media partner for DCLF which[Read More…]