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Namaz postures similar to Surya Namaskar: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Surya Namaskar has many similarities to Namaz (Muslims form of prayer). “All asanas (postures) in Surya Namaskar, Pranayama activities are similar with the way Namaz is done by our Muslim brothers. But nobody ever tried to bring them together because[Read More…]
Bob Dylan finally agrees to accept Nobel Prize
Bob Dylan will finally receive his Nobel Literature Prize for literature in Sweden this weekend, the academy has announced. At the time of Award ceremony, the Swedish Academy said that the singer-songwriter informed them “he wishes he could receive the prize personally, but other commitments make it unfortunately impossible.” The[Read More…]
Trump signs executive order to rollback Obama’s climate change policies
US President Donald Trump signed another controversial executive order to radically change Barack Obama’s climate policies, ceding American leadership in the international campaign to combat global warming. Trump signed the order at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), keeping his campaign promise to revive the coal industry. In the new executive[Read More…]
Hilarious AadhaarMemes to clear your doubts on privacy
While Supreme Court has clearly mentioned Aadhaar cannot be made mandatory for welfare schemes, Centre is on the move to make Aadhaar as the only identity card in future. Now, the Big Brother can even control a primary school kid’s mid-day meal. Ranging from financial transactions, beneficiary schemes and educations,[Read More…]
Over 80% engineers are jobless in PM Modi’s home state
The data revealed by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for 2015-16, portrays a gloomy picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state Gujarat, as less than 20 percent of graduate engineers get jobs in the state. Ironically, in certain branches like civil engineering, the campus placement figure is abysmally[Read More…]
SC’s verdict to ban registration, sale of BS-III cars may impact 8 lakh vehicles
The Supreme Court on Wednesday banned the registration and sale of vehicles with the older BS-III emission norms from April 1. The Apex Court cited health issues as a reason behind the ban saying, the health of millions was more important than commercial interests. The verdict came on a plea[Read More…]
Fresh attack on African national, now Kenyan woman thrashed in Greater Noida
Hardly two days after the attack on African nationals in Greater Noida, on Wednesday morning one more attack on a young Kenyan woman reported in Greater Noida. The victim, identified by police as Maria Burendi (25). She alleged that she was beaten and kicked in the abdomen while she was[Read More…]
Not interested in President’s post: Mohan Bhagwat
As just months are left for the Presidential election, there was speculation around many noted -personalities of being in the race including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhawat. But Bhawat put an end to the speculation saying, he is not in contention for the country’s top post on Wednesday. While[Read More…]
‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’ first look unveiled
Shiv Sainiks force 500 meat shops to shut down for Navratri
At least 500 meat shops, including a KFC outlet, in Gurgaon were forcefully shutdown by over 200 Shiv Sainiks in old Gurgaon for the nine days of Navratri. Sena workers also threatened shop owners to halt their business on every Tuesday. “A number of Hindus keep fast on Navratri and[Read More…]
Sena MP Gaikwad travels by car to Delhi
Kashmir unrest: Extra forces deployed after clash
The government has got extra forces into action in the sensitive areas of Kashmir Valley. Normalcy of the valley was disrupted as over sixty people were injured and 3 persons were killed in clash stone-pelters trying to disrupt an anti-militancy operation in Budgam. A strike has been called by separatists[Read More…]
BCCI seeks govt’s nod to play cricket match against Pak
India could play cricket matches against Pakistan later this year in Dubai as the BCCI has written to Home Ministry, seeking to complete their obligations under the Future Tours & Programme (FTP) agreement which was inked in 2014. Earlier, when it was headed by Shashank Manohar, the BCCI wanted to[Read More…]
SC orders installation of CCTV cameras inside courtrooms
The judiciary has finally permitted cameras in the courtrooms after years of reluctance. The Supreme Court has ordered installation of CCTV cameras (without audio recording) in at least two districts in all states and union territories to capture court proceedings. A bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U[Read More…]
President Trump to host PM Modi later this year: White House
The US President Donald Trump has extended invitation to PM Narendra Modi to visit Washington later this year, said the White House, in a statement on Tuesday. Both the leader talked on the phone after Trump called PM Modi to congratulate him for the recent Assembly elections victory. The info[Read More…]
Soaring temperatures and rising power demand in Gujarat
As some parts of Gujarat already witness temperature in 40s, the demand for electricity is amplifying. On Monday, the maximum power demand in the state touched 14757 MW at 12 pm which is the highest for the month of March. The sudden rise in power demand on Monday was 14%[Read More…]
Getting threats for criticising BJP, PM Modi: Ramachandra Guha
Noted writer-historian Ramachandra Guha on Tuesday said that he had been getting “identical threat mails” warning him not to be critical towards PM Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The historian also clarified that such mails were a “routine affair” and it was “nothing serious”. The 58-year-old also[Read More…]
Butchers and meat sellers meet UP minister over license issue
Soon after crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh, a group of meat sellers and butchers met state Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh on Tuesday to submit a memorandum. “We informed the minister about hardships we are facing. Thousands of people have become jobless. Many poor people are struggling for[Read More…]
Exclusive: BJP wants an eminent woman in Rashtrapati Bhawan
The stage is all set for the presidential election, due in July this year. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, may be looking for an eminent woman to hold the highest office of India. “The Prime Minister is keen on a consensus candidate,” a[Read More…]
Three youths killed as protests hit the Valley
The valley in Budgam district has been obstructed by the police from Tuesday as militants were suspected to have been hiding. This operation killed three and 25 others were injured. The militant was also killed in the gunbattle. 43 CRPF jawans were also injured as protesters started stone pelting. J&K[Read More…]
MS Dhoni’s Aadhaar info leaked; wife Sakshi slams IT minister
The former India cricket team captain, skipper MS Dhoni decided to get an Aadhaar Card, but things did not go the way he had planned. In fact, it turned into a privacy nightmare for the cricketer. Actually, on Tuesday, CSC e-governance services of India posted a photo in which Dhoni[Read More…]
Stale food served in Rajdhani sparks protest
Six passengers travelling on the New Delhi-Sealdah Rajdhani Express were taken ill after eating stale food served on the train, leading to protests at two stations on Tuesday. As per reports a section of passengers of the train first agitated at Asansol station, claiming that they had been served stale[Read More…]
‘344 soldiers committed suicide in three years’
Punjab govt allows CM, ministers to use beacon
Punjab government takes a U-turn on the cabinet decision to do away with beacons, as it on Tuesday issued an order permitting its use atop vehicles of the Chief Minister and ministers. “Beacon lights atop official vehicles will be prohibited except in the case of Chief Justice, Judges of the[Read More…]