At least five people have been shot dead and nine injured after a gunman reportedly opened fire at a music festival at a popular tourist resort. Shots were fired at the Blue Parrot club in Playa Del Carmen, an area popular with foreign tourists, on the closing night of the BPM[Read More…]
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SP feud: EC allots ‘cycle’ symbol to Akhilesh-led faction
The Election Commission on Monday granted the ‘cycle’ symbol to Samajwadi Party leader and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. Earlier, both factions in the Samajwadi Party, one led by Mulayam Singh and the other by son and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, have staked their claim over the[Read More…]
Malayalam writer, symbolically cremated his novel, claims attack by Sangh Parivar
Malayalam Writer Kamal C Chavara, who symbolically cremated his novel in protest against the jingoist nationalism, has alleged he was attacked by a Sangh Parivar activist on Sunday in Kunnamangalam near Calicut in Kerala. Chavara said the attacker approached him and asked whether he was the one who had burnt[Read More…]
Much reprieve! RBI raises ATM withdrawal limit to Rs. 10,000 per day
In a major relief to the citizens, the Reserve Bank of India on Monday increased the daily limit for ATM withdrawals from Rs. 4,500 which has been in place for a few weeks now. The weekly withdrawal limit for current accounts had been increased from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1[Read More…]
‘The pickle on roti in borders, while they go to Taj for dinner’: Jawan’s song goes viral
Despite the strong warning from Army chief Bipin Rawat on posting grievances on social media, a video of a jawan singing of alleged problem faced by army troop has emerged, The Hindu reported. The video featured a Sikh soldier singing of unsatisfactory living conditions to a group of colleagues. “It[Read More…]
Shah Rukh Khan says he’ll behead his sons if they hurt a woman
Time and again Shah Rukh Khan has proved himself to be stern about his views on respecting women and been constantly talking about it. He strongly condemns women exploitation and when it comes to his own sons – Abram and Aryan, he is not reluctant. In a recent interview to Femina,[Read More…]
Why not go ahead a little to Pakistan: Harsimrat Kaur to Sidhu
In a counter attack on newly joined Congress man Navjot Singh Sidhu, SAD leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Monday said Sidhu might go to Pakistan. Some people have their feet in three boats, sometimes BJP, Congress and why not go ahead a little into Pakistan,” Harsimrat was[Read More…]
SC wants status report on anti-Sikh riot’s SIT probe
The Supreme Court on Monday sought after a detailed status report on the probe into the 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases being investigated by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up in 2014. A bench including Justice Dipak Misra and Justice R. Banumathi demanded the report after a petitioner S. Gurlad[Read More…]
SC allows 24-week pregnant woman to terminate foetus
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a woman with 24-week pregnancy to undergo medical abortion as the unborn was a threat to her life. Justice S.A. Bobde and Justice L. Nageswara Rao allowed the termination after a board of seven doctors gave up hope of the foetus with an undeveloped[Read More…]
Wholesale inflation rises to 3.39% in December post demonetisation
Wholesale inflation on Monday rose to 3.39 per cent in December 2016, mainly due to rise in prices of manufactured items, even as food articles turned cheaper. The wholesale price index-based inflation, reflecting the annual rate of price rise, in November stood at 3.15 per cent. In December 2015, the[Read More…]
‘Cow is the only animal that exhales oxygen’
Rajasthan Education Minister has blown the Sanghi sentiments out of proportion. Vasudev Devnani said cow is the only animal that inhales as well as exhales Oxygen. He made the claim while speaking at the Hingonia Goshala during an event organised by Akshay Patra foundation Saturday. The minister underscored the ‘scientific[Read More…]
Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress; says this is ‘my ghar wapasi’
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu formally joined Congress on Monday saying that he was a “born Congressman.” “This is my ghar wapsi,” said Sidhu. Sidhu quit the BJP in September complaining that he had been sidelined. Asked whether he was ready to work under the Congress’ chief ministerial nominee Amarinder Singh,[Read More…]
Poor nations have been sustaining the rich ones, not the other way around
Dating back to colonialism, the western powers have extracted resources from the poor. They have capitalized themselves by sucking the man power and deep pockets of the slave labours. However, the rich countries give more than $125bn (£102bn) in aid each year, to the poorer nation giving a solid evidence to their[Read More…]
Zlatan earns United a point after a fiery encounter with Liverpool
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s late equaliser earned Manchester United a point after a typically thunderous encounter with Liverpool at Old Trafford. Liverpool led through James Milner’s 27th-minute penalty, awarded after Paul Pogba inexplicably handled a corner as he went up to challenge Dejan Lovren. Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was Liverpool’s hero with superb[Read More…]
‘Amazon, better behave,’ warns top bureaucrat Shaktikanta Das
While lashing out at e-commerce giant Amazon, economic affairs secretary Shaktikanta Das said in a tweet on Sunday that the company must stop “being flippant about Indian symbols and icons”, as images of flip-flops surfaced with Mahatma Gandhi’s picture on it for sale. Later, the top official clarified that he[Read More…]
Detained tailor confesses to sexually assaulting hundreds of young girls
A 38-year-old tailor was arrested on Saturday after he was suspected to be involved in three sexual attacks during probes on young girls since December in Delhi. The father of five, Sunil Rastogi allegedly confessed to assaulting hundreds of schoolgirls over a period of 14 years. The alleged pedophile used[Read More…]
Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter in Pahalgam
Hizbul militants who invaded Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, were killed in an encounter with the security forces today. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir were overcame a fierce encounter with Hizbul’s district commander and his aides in Anantnag. The encounter broke out yesterday after terrorists opened fire at security[Read More…]
BJP team for Delhi municipal polls announced
Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari announced his team in the upcoming municipal elections. This new team which was announced on Sunday is heavily influenced by the union minister Vijay Goel, who headed the Delhi BJP during the 2013 assembly polls. More than 10 major faces of Goel’s team have found prominence[Read More…]
Stampede at Gangasagar kills 6; PM declared ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh
At least six persons, all women have died in a stampede that occurred near Kochuberia in Sagar Islands during Gangasagar fair in West Bengal. Over 35 people have been injured in the incident, according to the reports. “Six aged women died at Kachuberia temporary hospital due to heart attack. They[Read More…]
How Twitter reacted to Chinese claim of attacking Delhi with in 10 hours
Chinese State TV said that it would take country’s motorised troops 48 hours and its paratroops 10 hours to reach India’s capital if war broke out, According to a tweet from @spectatorindex. The news got hillarious response in Twitter. Twitterati mocked that Chinese People’s Liberation Army couldn’t even reach at[Read More…]
Stampede at Gangasagar fair in West Bengal: Six dead, 15 injured
At least six persons have died and 15 others have been injured in a stampede that took place near Kochuberia in Sagar Islands during Gangasagar fair in West Bengal. The incident occurred while the devotees were trying to board a launch at the Kachuberia ghats. The stampede occurred around 5pm[Read More…]
Barkha Dutt quits NDTV, likely to start new venture
Senior Journalist Barkha Dutt on Sunday has announced her resignation of Consulting Editor at NDTV. The journalist took to Twitter to make her announcement. Did my last We The People. At 16 yrs its longest running TV show which I built from scratch,won scores of awards for& am hugely proud[Read More…]
Palestine opens embassy in Vatican city
Palestinian Authority has opened an embassy at the Vatican on the eve of a peace conference meant to revive long-stalled talks with Israel. Pope Francis and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Saturday to open a Palestinian embassy in Vatican City. “We are very grateful about the role that the Holy[Read More…]
PM Modi wishes soldiers, veterans on Army Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished all soldiers, veterans and their families on the occasion of Army Day. “Greetings to all soldiers, veterans & their families on Army Day. We salute the courage & invaluable service of the Indian Army,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted. Modi said army has always[Read More…]
Filmfare Awards 2017: Dangal wins best film, Aamir Khan bags best actor
Aamir Khan’s Dangal swept away three of four major awards in the 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017. The movie won the best film award, Aamir Khan won the best actor award and Nitesh Tewari won the best director award. Aalia Bhatt won the Best Actor (Female) award for her performance[Read More…]