As the North Bengal hills continue to remain under stir on the 30th-day indefinite strike demanding a separate state, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) office, a police outpost and a state-run library were set on fire in Darjeeling on Friday. As unrest intensifies, internet services remained suspended for the 27th[Read More…]
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Nearly 4.8 million Indian adults are planning to migrate: Report
A report by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has suggested that India has the second highest number of adults planning to migrate to other countries. Notably, the US and the UK are among the most favored destinations for Indians. In report named, Measuring Global Migration Potential 2010-2015, the migration[Read More…]
India contributes additional million dollars to UN partnership fund
India has contributed an additional million dollars to a UN partnership fund aimed at supporting sustainable development projects across the developing world. The Indian-UN Development Partnership Fund was launched last month as a partnership between India and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The initial contribution made by[Read More…]
Leaving hotel rooms…
Leaving a hotel room induces mild anxiety. Firstly, one is compulsively turning the thick duvets and opening the random bed side drawers (which one can swear have never been used) to check for any stuff left behind- earrings are most likely candidates but there are also chargers, and in worst[Read More…]
Explosive in Uttar Pradesh Assembly a terror conspiracy: Yogi Adityanath
On Friday, an explosive was found by the security personnel with the help of dog squad on 12 July in the premises of Uttar Pradesh assembly. After this major security breach, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the matter calling[Read More…]
Indians are among the laziest in the world: Study
A new study by Stanford University has found that Indians are among the laziest people in the world. The researchers used step counters to know how many steps people take in various countries. As many as 7,000,000 people were part of the research in 46 nations. According to the data,[Read More…]
Amidst rising global warming, Railways launches Solar DEMU Train
In view of rising threat to the environment, the Indian Railways launched an environmentally friendly train on Friday. This 1600 HHP solar DEMU train is not only eco-friendly but will also have financial benefits. The train will have a sitting capacity of 89 per people per coach will be operational[Read More…]
Haryana: Plywood manufacturers to go on indefinite strike against GST
Soon after textile traders strike in Gujarat showcased agitation against GST, nearly 1,100 plywood units, including plyboard and peeling factories, across Haryana, have decided to go on an indefinite strike from Friday. Notably, Yamunanagar, one of Asia’s largest timber markets home to 1,000 units alone. Scores of plywood units in[Read More…]
Nitish can never be happy with Congress as ‘anti-Congressism is in his blood’: Sushil Modi
Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar can never be happy with the Congress because “anti-Congressism is in his blood”, said Sushil Kumar Modi, BJP leader and former deputy chief minister of the state. He was always “comfortable” with the BJP, the veteran leader added. His remark came amid speculation that Nitish could return[Read More…]
Gujarat: Caste clashes kills 2 in Saurashtra region
Violent clashes between members of the Bharwad and Rajput communities in two districts of Gujarat on Thursday claimed two lives, injuring many, said the police. The clashes, during which firearms were used, took place in Morbi and adjoining Surendranagar district, where internet services have been suspended for the time being[Read More…]
Gujarat saw three-fold rise in Dalits embracing Buddhism post-Una Incident
Year after the Una incident, where four Dalits were flogged on the allegation of slaughtering a cow, Gujarat saw nearly a three-fold rise in the number of Dalits converting to Buddhism. As per the data of the Buddhist Society of India, about 1,500-1,600 Dalits have embraced Buddhism post the incident.[Read More…]
Watch: Militants play cricket using ‘AK47’ as wicket in Kashmir
In a shocking incident, a video clip showing militants playing cricket using rifles, probably AK47s as wickets was posted on Youtube on Thursday. Believed to be recorded in Southern Kashmir, the video showed six militants, including the cameraman, enjoying the game. The source of the video, which was posted on[Read More…]
80,000 nurses in Kerala to go on an indefinite strike
In Kerala, 80,000 nurses will go on an indefinite strike from 17 July demanding higher wages which is likely to affect the functioning of hospitals. The United Nurses Association (UNA) and Indian Nurses Association, spearheading the ongoing agitation, said they would intensify their protest from 17 July. The situation could[Read More…]
Tripura: IPTF staged naked protest demanding separate state
The members of Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), staged a naked protest in Champaknagar near Agartala demanding a separate state for tribal people in Tripura. The male members of the group staged the protest holding flags. At present, Tripura has people from different ethnicities and identities including migrant Bangla[Read More…]
Appealed to the inner voice of everyone in the electorate to support me: Meira Kumar
The freedom of the press is presently under grave threat, said Opposition presidential election nominee, Meira Kumar. “The presidential contest is one of ideology and not personality. I stand for certain issues such as freedom of expression, caste-based discrimination, and religious tolerance. I am fighting for you”, she told media[Read More…]
Mumbai: Man who masturbated at woman on local train nabbed
The man who was allegedly masturbating while looking at a woman in a Mumbai local, was detained on July 13, weeks after the woman recorded him in the act and shared it on social media. The accused has been identified as Ashok Pradhan (20). He hails from Odisha and resides[Read More…]
Jadhav mother’s visa application being considered: Pakistan
Pakistan has said that it was considering a visa application of the mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav to let her meet her son, on Thursday. Jadhav was sentenced to death in Pakistan on the charges of espionage and terrorism. India had asked Pakistan to let Avantika Jadhav to meet her son.[Read More…]
The UnDelhiwalah: Brave soul can mend disasters proves this single-mother!
Naimunnissa, a woman who had had no clue how her destiny will shape after her husband, the sole bread earner for the family of four, died of a heart attack in October 2015. With a young daughter (20) and son (16) then, barely ninth-passed Naimunnissa was entirely clueless and had[Read More…]
Anil Kapoor to share screen space with Sonam and Harshvardhan Kapoor?
Evergreen actor Anil Kapoor might share screen space with his actress daughter Sonam Kapoor and son Harshvardhan Kapoor. We have seen his adorable chemistry with his children in real life, but now it seems it is a matter of a few deals before the actor shares screen space with his[Read More…]
TCS to wrap up operations in Lucknow; nearly 2000 employees to get affected
At least 2,000 employees will be affected as the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is preparing to bid farewell to Lucknow. The staff members on Wednesday have claimed that they were told by their team leaders that the company is wrapping up the work at the centre. Reportedly, 50% are women[Read More…]
Twitterati slams BJP for divisive politics; #SaveBengalFromBJP trending on Twitter
The hashtag #SaveBengalFromBJP is trending on Twitter on Thursday, a day after the secretary of BJP IT cell Tarun Sengupta from Asansol was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for posting ‘fake’ images and videos on social media. Sengupta is the third person to face such action in just[Read More…]
BJP president meets RSS leaders to choose Vice President candidate
Soon after fielding nominations for the President`s election by both the BJP-led NDA and Congress-led opposition, a contest is expected for the vice presidential election also. As the dates of the vice-president’s election draw closer, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President, Amit Shah on Thursday met two senior RSS leaders, Bhaiyyaji[Read More…]
Iron Lady of Manipur Irom Sharmila, soon to get married
The Iron Lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila will soon get married to her long-term partner Desmond Coutinho, who is a British citizen, said reports. Sharmila is known for her fierce resistance against the Armed Forces Act in Manipur. Human rights activist Sharmila, on 5 November 2000, began a hunger strike[Read More…]
Fake stamp paper scam convict Abdul Karim Telgi receives body massage in Bengaluru jail
Abdul Karim Telgi, a convict in the counterfeit stamp paper scam, received special treatment in the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru, Karnataka, says a report by DIG (Prisons) D Roopa. Reportedly, Telgi received body massage from several convicted prisoners allotted to him. Telgi is also said to be infamous[Read More…]
Moon dust collected in the first lunar landing to be sold at auction
Nearly five decades ago, when Neil Armstrong took “one giant leap for mankind” by walking on the surface of the moon, he did what any tourist does: He collected a souvenir. Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the lunar surface, scooped some lunar rock– Moondust, which was collected[Read More…]