Failing to learn from mistakes, the Bharatiya Janta Party leaders and online warriors have once again called embarrassment upon themselves. Funnily, in less than a day’s span, the party leaders and their supporters posted two misleading pictures online. In the first case, BJP spokesperson and fashion designer Shaina NC and[Read More…]
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No party would trust Nitish Kumar now, he is politically finished: Lalu Yadav
RJD supremo, Lalu Prasad on Tuesday attacked Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar for walking out of the grand alliance government, saying the JD(U) leader has committed a “political suicide” by joining hands with the BJP. “No party in the country would any longer trust Nitish Kumar…he is politically finished now.[Read More…]
Lucknow ensnared by swine flu, 135 cases reported
Various parts of Lucknow have been hit by the deadly swine flu and with six fresh cases this week, making it a total of 135 cases. Lucknow accounts for over 40 percent of the 313 cases in the state. “Twenty-six samples were submitted on Saturday to KGMU’s lab. The report[Read More…]
Supreme Court admits plea challenging J&K’s Article 370 status
The Apex Court on Monday admitted a plea that challenges the legality of Article 370. The plea challenges the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. The plea says that Article 370 has lapsed and urged that the separate constitution of Jammu and Kashmir[Read More…]
Irfan Pathan trolled again: This time for celebrating Raksha Bandhan
The most common thing that can be found on social media these days is trolling. And it becomes news when a famous personality is involved. And this time, once again it is former Indian all-rounder, Irfan Pathan. Pathan was trolled again after he shared a picture of himself tying a[Read More…]
Odisha: Govt to provide lands to slum dwellers in municipalities, NACs
The government of Odisha has decided to provide lands to those dwelling in the slums in municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NACs) of the state. A decision in this regard was taken at the state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Tuesday. Slum dwellers living in municipal[Read More…]
Australians to hold national vote for legalizing same-sex marriage
Australia may soon legalize same-sex marriage by the end of this year as the government announced an attempt to hold a national vote on the issue. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told reporters on Tuesday he would “give all Australians a say” on whether same-sex marriage should be legal. “I’ll be[Read More…]
Two types of ₹500 notes: Congress alleges BJP of ‘biggest scam of the century’
The Congress party backed by TMC and JD(U), on Tuesday forced four adjournments of the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha over what it called as “biggest scam of this century” in the printing of two different kinds of 500 and 1000 rupee notes. Opposition Congress members thronged into the well[Read More…]
Punjab court issues fresh arrest warrant against Rakhi Sawant
A fresh arrest warrant has been issued against actress Rakhi Sawant after she failed to appear in court on Tuesday in a case linked to the “objectionable” remarks against sage Valmiki, the author of Ramayana. The Punjab court rejected an anticipatory bail plea of the actress. The Rakhi’s lawyer has[Read More…]
Mumbai to witness the ‘biggest’ silent march on Wednesday
Mumbai is soon to witness the ‘biggest’ silent rally on Wednesday after the first march in Aurangabad by the Maratha Kranti Morcha which was followed by other cities across Maharashtra. According to the organisers of the march, this silent protest is a peaceful way demanding reservation in jobs and educational[Read More…]
Chandigarh stalking case: CCTV footage of Haryana BJP chief’s son chasing Varnika found
After facing severe criticism over the probe into the alleged stalking of an IAS officer’s daughter in Chandigarh by Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala’s son Vikas Barala, the Chandigarh police late on Monday night have said that they have obtained the CCTV footage that shows the “victim being chased by[Read More…]
Supreme Court rejects petition to make yoga compulsory in schools
In a significant decision, Supreme Court on Tuesday has rejected petition to make yoga compulsory in schools from class 1 to 8 across the country. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi led NDA government is putting all effort to promote yoga all over the world. Dismissing the plea, SC said that the[Read More…]
Google fires software engineer for writing ‘sexist’ memo on diversity
Google has fired James Damore, the software engineer on Monday for writing an internal memo that questioned the company’s policies on diversity. His memo claimed that there are fewer women engineers because of their “biological differences”. Damore confirmed that he was fired for “perpetuating gender stereotypes,” Reuters reported. In an[Read More…]
Government deactivates 11.44 lakh PAN to get rid of duplication
The government has deactivated or deleted nearly 11.4 lakh income tax permanent account numbers (PAN) as individuals were found to have more than one PAN. As per the law, an individual can have only one PAN. The government has over the years sought to get rid of duplicate PANs. Consequently,[Read More…]
Gujarat braces for Rajya Sabha polls today: Congress shaken as NCP to support BJP
Gujarat braced for the high stakes polls to three Rajya Sabha seats from the state on Tuesday. In the fight are BJP party president Amit Shah, union minister, Smriti Irani and Congress defector Balwantsinh Rajput from BJP. The Congress is trying to ensure the return to the upper house of[Read More…]
Assam: Rs 10,000 fine for clicking selfie on Brahmaputra bridge
If you stop your vehicle on the twin Saraighat Bridge on the Brahmaputra in Guwahati and caught taking a selfie on your phone, you will be fined a penalty of Rs 10,000 in addition to other punitive action as per the law, the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration warned here on[Read More…]
37 lakh students without Aadhaar may soon to be deprived of mid-day meals
As many as 37 lakh children of more over 49,000 government schools in Rajasthan may soon be denied midday meals as they are yet to get Aadhaar numbers. According to a letter from the HRD ministry to the Rajasthan chief secretary, 42% students in the state have enrolled for Aadhaar;[Read More…]
I-T return filings grew by 25% after demonetization: Tax department
According to the tax department, the number of I-T returns filed for the 2016-17 year grew by 25% to 2.82 crores, as increased number of individuals filed their tax returns post demonetization. The growth in ITRs filed by Individuals is 25.3% with over 2.79 crore returns having been received up[Read More…]
Congress is facing an existential crisis: Jairam Ramesh
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday pitched for “a collective effort” by party leaders to “overcome” the challenges it faced from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. The Congress is facing an existential crisis, he said. Ramesh also said that business as usual approach will not[Read More…]
DK Shivakumar interrogated for 4 hours by IT officials in Bengaluru
The Karnataka energy minister DK Shivakumar on Monday appeared before the Income Tax department officials. He was questioned at the Bengaluru office for almost four hours at the Bengaluru office. As he was done with the interrogation, Shivakumar said to media personnel, “I am not afraid, I will do my[Read More…]
Those leaving SP must give no excuse: Akhilesh Yadav
While many MLC’s are recently resigning from their respective parties and joining the BJP party, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Monday said that those who wanted to go should go, without offering any excuse, so that he could ascertain who was with him in “bad times”. Talking about[Read More…]
BJP unhappy over Karnataka units’ ‘failure’ to show state protecting corrupt during DKS raid
The BJP’s top brass aren’t happy with Karnataka unit after it failed to do much during raid on energy minister, DK Shivakumar. Congress leader Shivakumar recently faced an income tax probe. Though the congress attacked PM Modi and party national president, Amit Shah over the use of the taxmen, none[Read More…]
Kerala: Man succumbs to injuries after denied medical treatment
A man injured in a mishap in Kerala was being denied medical treatment by various hospitals in Kollam and in Thiruvananthapuram. The 30-year-old man from Tamil Nadu struggled between life and death for almost seven hours before he succumbed to his injuries. The man was taken to at least two[Read More…]
Israel attempt to shut down Al Jazeera, bans journalists
Israel plans to cancel media credentials of Al Jazeera journalists and close the network’s office in Jerusalem, the country’s communication minister has announced. Israel’s communications minister has said he wants to shut down pan-Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera in the country. Ayoob Kara, of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, said on[Read More…]
Actor Aamir Khan, wife Kiran Rao diagnosed with swine flu
Bollywood actor, Aamir Khan and his director wife, Kiran Rao both are having fever as they are down with swine flu. The Dangal star who will be seen next in his upcoming flick ‘Secret Superstar‘ has been tested positive for Swine flu. Khan confirmed the news at the Paani Foundation’s[Read More…]