Congress was slammed by union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday for being “politically bankrupt” and for bargaining with the Kashmiri separatists. “On Congress reaction to Gen Rawat’s statement, we have already cleared our stand. Some newspapers have carried it. In one word, it can be summed up as ‘political bankruptcy”[Read More…]
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Raghava Lawarace held world’s largest protest cake celebration in Chennai
Chennai celebrated the success of Jallikattu protests by cutting the world’s biggest cake on Friday. The cake, which was 50 feet long and 5 feet wide, was prepared by a team of 40 members, headed by chef Vinoth. The celebration was head by famous actor Raghava Lawarace. The weight of the[Read More…]
Nagaland CM to step down from his post
The Nagaland witnessed massive protests against reservation for women in local body elections. Amidst heated up situation, Nagaland is soon going to have a new chief minister. Ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) president Shurhozelie Liezietsu will soon take over charge from current Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang. Nagaland is facing a[Read More…]
Woman Naxal shot dead in Chattisgarh
A woman suspected to be a Naxal was killed in a gunfight between group of Naxals and security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday, police said. The firing took place this morning in Kavargatta forests under Pamed police station limits of the district. This firing was a part of[Read More…]
Snapchat may launch an android smart phone
Snapchat is apparently planning to launch an Android smartphone that will give consumers more control over the camera features, reports say. “A California-based marketing firm has unveiled a concept handset equip with a 360-degree camera, buttons that let users scroll through filters and a one touch capture function for easy[Read More…]
South Korea keen to redevelop New Delhi railway station
South Korea has proposed to redesign the New Delhi railway station which caters to more than 5 lakh passengers every day; promising that they would turn one of the busiest terminals in the country to a world-class facility. As per this ambitious mission, the stations will be converted to posh[Read More…]
Delhi EC rejects plea to remove party symbols from EVM
The Delhi state election commission has dismissed a plea which demands the removal of candidates’ party symbols from electronic voting machines (EVM) in upcoming civic polls. The Poll panel told a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, “(Any order on) the petition would directly affect[Read More…]
Arvind Kejriwal to donate for Irom Sharmila’s election campaign
Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday declared that he will be donating Rs 50,000 to activist Irom Sharmila’s election campaign in upcoming polls in Manipur. Delhi’s chief minister not only donated himself but also asked the public to also help her party by donating generously. “I am donating Rs 50,000 as my[Read More…]
GST council clears compensation bill, to next meet in March
GST council on Saturday approved a law to compensate states for any loss of revenue from the implementation of the new national sales tax but deferred approval for enabling laws to next meeting. The all-powerful GST Council will meet again on March 4 and 5 to approve the legally vetted[Read More…]
Pakistan targets militant camp in Afghanistan, says report
Hours after the army said it has found links that terrorists from across the border were behind a suicide bombing at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar sufi shrine, Pakistan has reportedly launched ‘strikes’ against militant base in Afghanistan. The Army had handed over a list of 76 militants, who were supporting terrorist[Read More…]
Opposition parties disturbed after SP-Cong alliance, says Akhilesh
Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said that opposition parties are so disturbed over SP-Congress alliance ahead of polls. “Ever since Congress has come with us, they (opposition parties) are not able to understand which way this path will lead them to…they are talking only on SP and[Read More…]
TRAI seeks views on promotional offers, predatory pricing
Telecom regulator TRAI will review the rules of tariff assessment with regard to promotional offers and predatory pricing, issues that have triggered a public spat between Reliance Jio and incumbent operators. These contentious issues would be debated as part of a consultation paper on ‘Regulatory Principles of Tariff Assessment’ issued[Read More…]
Echoes: Cafe run by the differently-abled
Unbelievable! a café is managed by full deaf and mute staff in capital, yes, it’s possible and it’s being done at café named Echoes. The brainchild Kshitij Behl and Shivansh Kumar’s café is situated in Delhi’s Satya Niketan right opposite to the Venkateshwara College. Aside of serving reasonably priced food[Read More…]
Pakistan senate passes Hindu Marriage Bill
The Pakistan Senate on Friday passed the landmark Hindu Marriage Bill 2017. It is the first comprehensive personal law applicable for the Hindu community in the country and covers marriage, registration of marriage, separation and remarriage. The new law makes way for the issuance of a “Shaadi Parath”, a document[Read More…]
Ignore part-time politician Priyanka Gandhi: BJP
After Priyanka Gandhi attacked PM Modi during her debut Uttar Pradesh poll campaign, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday took a jibe at the new leader saying that it’s best to ignore a “part time politician,” who makes remarks while being ignorant about the nation’s political developments. Priyanka joined[Read More…]
Pakistan: Kashmir unrest threatens regional peace
A Kashmiris is denied its right to self-determination, Pakistan’s envoy to the UN has alleged that this is the cause of ‘flare-up’ which threatened regional peace and security. “Denial of the right of self-determination” to the people of Kashmir through an “independent plebiscite, promised to them by various Security Council[Read More…]
Nine dead in Mexico in a shootout between drug cartel and marines
In a shootout between drug cartel gunmen and marines killed six people including five suspects and a taxi. The encounter took place in the border city of Reynosa in north Mexico. As per reports, three other people were also killed on Thursday in another shootout in the Tamaulipas state across[Read More…]
Not possible for Pak to control terror with double game, says US lawmaker
Pakistan’s intelligence services have supported terror organizations since long and it is not possible for them to get a grip on fanatical and violent groups when one play “double game,” said a top US lawmaker. Congressman Brad Sherman also expressed sympathies with the worshippers who lost their lives in a[Read More…]
Administration lodges FIR against JNU students for administration block siege
Police has registered an FIR against students after repeated complaints from the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration, discontent with students blockading the administrative building of the campus. As students refuse to negotiate with the JNU vice-chancellor M Jagdish Kumar, he ensured that law would take its course against their activities. The[Read More…]
Demonetisation has had an impact on PepsiCo business: Indra Nooyi
PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi on Wednesday said that India’s demonetisation move has had a significant impact on the MNC’s business in the fourth quarter. “Demonetisation had a significant impact on our India business in the fourth quarter. And there are still some lingering effects. I’m not sure we[Read More…]
PV Sindhu becomes 2nd Indian woman to enter top 5 of world rankings
After winning silver in Olympic along with millions of heart, medalist PV Sindhu continued to reach new heights. The spirited sports player became the second Indian woman to break into the top 5 in the latest BWF World ranking. Sindhu attained the career-best ranking of World No. 5 and is[Read More…]
Deadly storm hits California
A powerful Pacific storm which blew over Southern and Central California caused wind-driven heavy rain, triggering rescues, calls for evacuations, toppling trees and power lines and disrupting travel and outdoor events. As per Indian express reports, the fire fighters rescued seven people and two dogs from the Sepulveda basin, a[Read More…]
Cops seize 2 kg gold arresting former NSG commando for threatening builder
A hefty amount of gold has been seized by the crime branch. A former commando of National Security Guards (NSG) and his brother has been arrested in the claim that they had “fraudulently taken from a construction businessman”. The suspects have identified the suspect as Navnath Bajirao Mohite and his[Read More…]
Committee set to frame guidelines for colleges in Maharashtra
A committee of eight members has been set by the state government to frame a ‘clear and detailed’ guideline for the approval of new colleges, courses and other divisions of Higher and Technical Education. Old norms will be revised intricately before implementing new frameworks. The committee headed by Dr RS[Read More…]
Bombay HC deffers judgement in Lt Col Purohit’s bail application: Malegaon blast
After Lt Col Prasad Purohit, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts, challenged a subordinate court order that denied him bail; the Bombay High Court passed it’s first order regarding the petition on Friday. On Friday, the National Investigating Agency (NIA) closed the discussion by claiming that there are enough evidences to[Read More…]