Delhi reels under the unexpected or rather ‘much’ expected bout of chikungunya, dengue and other mosquito vector borne diseases. Till now, chikungunya which is a “non-fatal” disease has claimed three lives on Monday and at least 10 people have died of dengue and malaria. As Delhi hospitals overflow with patients,[Read More…]
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An Open Letter to Arvind Kejriwal
Dear Mr Kejriwal, As kids we were taught the adage, “A bad workman blames his tools.” So in the blame game that you have recently launched against the BJP-led MCD over the current health emergency, as usual it’s the common man that suffers. Let’s get one thing straight Mr CM…Delhi[Read More…]
Kashmir: Celebrating Eid-ul-Adha in vigil of drones and silence of curfews
A man was killed and several people were injured in firing as protesters clashed with security forces on Tuesday morning in Bandipore, less than 70 km from Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar. The death toll in violent clashes in the state since July has now reached 80. With complete curfew[Read More…]
Arunachal governor sacked after he “showed no signs of quitting”
Weeks after Arunachal governor JP Rajkhowa was asked to resign oh ‘health grounds’ by the Central government, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday dismissed him from his post. Read: Arunachal governor asked to resign, says he is “clueless” A communiqué from Rashtrapathi Bhavan said Mr. Rajkhowa “shall cease to hold office”[Read More…]
Cauvery row: Violence breaks out in Bengaluru, Chennai post ‘modified’ verdict
Tension prevailed in the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka post the Supreme Court’s Cauvery verdict. Recent unprecedented attacks in the capital cities of both the states highlight the fragile relationship shared by them. Even as the court modified it’s earlier verdict and ruled that Karnataka should release less[Read More…]
Tragic end: Youth dies of electric shock after spitting on wire
In an equally shocking and bizarre incident, a 21-year-old youth died of an electric shock after he spit on a high tension wire, police said on Monday. “The incident took place on Sunday when Mohammed Yasin had gone to see his brother. He was chewing gutka and received shock from[Read More…]
Sanyasi Baba’s #SanskaariJeans- would you try the new Patanjali jeans?
Baba Ramdev is back with a bang! The yoga-guru-turned-businessman is now venturing into the apparel industry, apparently to “end the dominance of multinational corporations that have for decades been capitalising on the country’s market.” “When we want Indians winning medals in sports, why can’t we develop the same spirit in[Read More…]
After presidential nod, Cabinet notifies constitution of GST Council
A week after President Pranab Mukherjee’s assent, the Cabinet on Monday cleared the process, formation and functioning of the GST Council, which will decide on the rate of tax under the new indirect taxation regime. The Council, to be headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and comprising of representative of[Read More…]
Our ‘cleanest’ party will make Punjab farmers debt free by 2018: Kejriwal
Targeting a major vote bank in the agrarian state of Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi chief minister on Sunday promised to make farmers in Punjab debt free by end of 2018 if the party was voted to power in assembly elections early next year. Kejriwal, while[Read More…]
Go after trouble makers and ensure peace in Kashmir: Rajnath Singh to forces
Speaking on the recent incidents of unrest in Kashmir, home minister Rajnath Singh directed security forces to come down heavily on those instigating violence and choreographing stone pelting mobs in Kashmir. The directive to bring normalcy in the state was issued by him while chairing a high-level meeting in Delhi which[Read More…]
Patanjali promoter Balakrishna storms into India rich list with $3.8 bn
Acharya Balakrishna, the man behind yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s consumer goods empire Patanjali Ayurved, has entered the Hurun India Rich List with a wealth of Rs 25,600 crore (around $3.8 billion). Balakrishna, 44, was ranked 26 among 339 in the list with individuals having Rs 1,600 crore (around $240 million)[Read More…]
Sons keep mother’s body inside house for 9 months in West Bengal
Two men kept their mother’s body in their house at Simhat in Nadia district for almost nine months and the skeleton was recovered on Sunday, police said. Arun Saha (65) and Ajit Saha (55), both unmarried, told police that their mother Nani Bala Saha died on January 16 at the[Read More…]
Poonch: Militants hauled up inside mini secretariat building, firing resumes
An encounter between militants and security forces in Poonch is still underway as fresh exchange of fire was reported between the two sides at the mini secretariat building Monday morning. According to updates, some militants are apparently present inside the building and have started firing at intermittent intervals since the early hours[Read More…]
15 years of 9/11 attack
Today marks the 15th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, a tragedy that sent shock waves across the globe and marked a new era that is known as post 9/11 world. On September 11, 2001, four US commercial airplanes were hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York[Read More…]
Woman who featured in iconic World War II ‘The Kiss’ photo, dies
Greta Zimmer Friedman, who featured in the iconic photograph kissing a US sailor at Times Square, died of pneumonia on Thursday at 92. Friedman who fled Austria during the World War II at the age of 15, passed away at a hospital in Virginia. Friedman was 21-years-old when she became part[Read More…]
UPA era defence deal under US scanner
A $208 million UPA government era deal for Brazilian aircraft manager Embraer’s jets has come under the US authorities’ scanner for alleged kickbacks being paid to secure the contract. A deal was signed upon in 2008 between the Brazilian aircraft manager and DRDO for three aircrafts equipped with indigenous radars[Read More…]
Left Unity wins 14 out of the 15 councillor seats in JNU
The United Left has claimed victory over 14 councilor seats in Jawaharlal Nehru University’s three of the largest schools. The remaining one seat in the combined seats of School of Languages, School of International Studies and School of Social Sciences has been claimed by Democratic Students’ Federation (DSF). An alliance[Read More…]
US and Russia seal Syria cease-fire deal
The US and Russia reached an agreement on ceasefire in Syria on Friday. The agreement can possibly bring the two countries together in the fight against Islamic State. Announcing the terms of the agreement, the US Secretary of State, John Kerry with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva said, “Today we are announcing an[Read More…]
“Nitish Kumar is a leader of circumstances, my leader is Lalu Yadav,” says Shahabuddin
Gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin, walked out on Saturday after spending 11 years in jail. The former lawmaker from Lalu Yadav’s RJD, was granted bail earlier this week in a murder case. He received a grand welcome at the gates of Bhagalpur prison, as he was greeted by thousands of supporters in[Read More…]
ABVP claims three top posts in DUSU elections
ABVP, the student wing of BJP won three of the top posts of Delhi University Students’ Union, but ceded one position to the Congress’s student wing NSUI. The elections of DUSU were held on Friday. Over 36% of cast their ballots and the voting percentage recorded a drop by 7%.[Read More…]
Bizarre: Man bites off snake’s head after it slithers into his mouth
In a bizarre incident, a man in Indore bit off a snake’s head after it slithered into his mouth while he was asleep, according to The Times of India. Raghuvanshi, a resident of Kulkarni Ka Bhatta in the city, was in deep sleep when the snake entered his mouth. He[Read More…]
US issues travel advisories for its citizens travelling abroad
The US on Saturday has issued a worldwide caution for its citizens travelling abroad, including India, in view of the increased threat from terror groups such as Islamic state, Haqqani network, Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Taliban. “Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in multiple regions,” the state[Read More…]
Proud moment: M Thangavelu wins men’s high jump gold in Rio Paralympics
India’s Mariyappan Thangavelu created history on Saturday morning by winning a gold medal in the men’s high jump T-42 event at the Rio Paralympics. His compatriot Varun Singh Bhati clinched the bronze medal the same event. While Thangavelu made a leap of 1.89 metres, Bhati jumped his personal best of[Read More…]
Don’t save, just sign up for ‘FREE’ as Coldplay confirms gig in India
A day after social media went berserk over rumoured astronomical ticket prices, Global Citizen announces Coldplay’s debut India show in Mumbai on 19 November this year will be free. After several media reports that led to inaccurate coverage about expensive ticket prices and which city would host Chris Martin and[Read More…]
#BestatWork: Watch these women break stereotypes about working women
“Look at that dress, I wonder why she dresses like a slut” “Why do you need to work after marriage beta, he earns well enough for both of you?” “We all know how SHE got promotion” How many times have we heard these sexist remarks and cringed at every word,[Read More…]