Contrary to the expectation of crores of Indians, team India was beaten by Pakistan which came out with a splendid all-round performance to lift their maiden Champions Trophy title in Sunday’s match. Pakistan gave India a humiliating defeat and won the game by 180 runs at The Oval. However, Bollywood[Read More…]
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Vehicle rams people leaving London mosque, several injured; one arrested
A van rammed into worshippers leaving a mosque in what British police described as a “major incident”. The incident left several people injured in north London early on Monday. According to the Muslim Council of Britain, the vehicle had hit people as they were leaving Finsbury Park mosque. Police said[Read More…]
Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Atmasthananda dies at 98, cremation today
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission President Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj died on Sunday after a prolonged illness, said the Belur-based Math. The 98-year-old monk was the elected President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission since December 3, 2007. He had been suffering from old-age ailments since long. “With deep sorrow[Read More…]
Another farmer hangs himself in Madhya Pradesh, suicide toll reaches 13
A 60-year old farmer allegedly hanged himself on Sunday in Madhya Pradesh. Pyare Lal Oud of Pipiliya Vyas village hanged himself from the branch of a tree in his field in Neemuch district. The recent death took the death toll of agriculture-related suicides in Madhya Pradesh to 13 since the[Read More…]
Jab Harry Met Sejal mini trailer: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma’s film going to be a fun ride
The makers of Jab Harry Met Sejal unveiled a mini trailer of the film wherein Shah Rukh Khan unraveled what exactly happens when Harry meets Sejal. With this mini trailer, the makers have successfully given us a glimpse of lead pair SRK and actress Anushka’s character. While Harry is the[Read More…]
Diabetic people in Chandigarh may double in five years: Study
The number of diabetic people in Chandigarh will twofold in the next five years if no measures are taken, suggest an ongoing study. The study says with 13.6 per cent of its populace suffering from the disease, the city, in percentage terms, has the maximum occurrence of diabetes among India’s[Read More…]
Darjeeling unrest: Chaos may continue after bloody Saturday; key developments
Darjeeling is on the edge for the last few days over the demand for a separate state for Gorkha people. The continuing protest turned into a chaos on Saturday with extensive clashes between protesters and the police. It is said that at least one person was killed in the mayhem[Read More…]
Rajasthan Lynching: Little did he know that safeguarding his wife’s dignity would cost him his life?
It is every man’s moral responsibility to save his family from all ills. And when it comes to a woman’s dignity, especially his wife and daughter, a man anywhere on the planet, would go to any extent to protect it. Well, that’s what Zafar Khan was doing. Khan was allegedly[Read More…]
‘Sabka Vikas’ not possible in Odisha till BJD is in power
On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that “Sabka Vikas” (development of all) was not possible in Odisha till BJD remained in power in the state. “The nature has given all resources like water, forest, mineral and rich human resources to Odisha. Still, the state remains poor.[Read More…]
Landslide hits Meghalaya, 3 dead
As landslide hits a village in Meghalaya on Saturday, three people were killed while two others were reported missing. As per reports, the landslides were triggered by incessant rains for the past few days. The incident occurred at Tharia, some 20 km downhill of state capital Shillong, in Ri Bhoi[Read More…]
No arrest made in Rajasthan lynching case
While another man, Zafar Khan, was lynched in Rajasthan for shielding a woman, no arrests have yet been made although there are witnesses who saw CPI-ML leader Zafar Hussain, 55, being beaten viciously by municipal workers. Notably, Pratapgarh commissioner Ashok Jain was also allegedly part of the group that was[Read More…]
Jharkhand: Principal sent to jail for cooking beef in school
Cow politics in India is shaping up to be more terrible than expected, not only are they creating rifts between communities but also claiming lives. With a ban on beef amidst beefed up cow protection, both religious and communal tensions continue to take a toll on people’s life. In a[Read More…]
Passive smoking may cause arthritis in young girls
Bad news for cigarette smokers, your habit is not only risking your life but also the life of others! A new study shows that passive or second-hand smoking can be proven more harmful than we had estimated, having serious implications on one’s health, especially for young girls. According to the[Read More…]
Here is how this start-up raised $153 million in three hours!!
While the start-up culture in continues to develop across boundaries, a start-up firm Bancor raised $153 million in cryptocurrency in its own Initial Coin Offering, in just 3 hours! This new magically potential way to raise capital for your business is called the initial coin offering. What is Initial Coin[Read More…]
Darjeeling continues to remain under stir on 6th day of indefinite shutdown
The “Queen of the Hills” continues to remain under stir even for the sixth day of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) sponsored indefinite shutdown, with police allegedly raiding and vandalising the residence of party assistant general secretary Binay Tamang. North Bengal, especially Darjeeling turned into a battlefield as moves and[Read More…]
Another man lynched in Rajasthan, this time for stopping officials from clicking defecating women
In a shocking incident, a middle-aged man was beaten to death by municipality employees as he was allegedly trying to stop them from scaring women defecating in open and taking their pictures in Pratapgarh town on Friday. The incident took place near Bagwasa Kachi Basti area at around 6.30 am.[Read More…]
Presidential polls: BJP says won’t repeat 2002 experiment of fielding an ‘outsider’
Although the Presidential election is round the corner, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA is yet to decide its candidate. Many names such as LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Sumitra Mahajan, Draupadi Murmu and E Sreedharan are doing rounds, but nothing is concrete yet. Reportedly, Bharatiya Janata Party has said[Read More…]
Human Rights Watch slams India, says orders unnecessary Internet shutdowns
India was criticized by the Human Rights Watch, which in its recent report said that the nation has shut down the internet services in several regions 20 times in the first five months of this year. Four of those blackouts just have taken place this month. These shut down were[Read More…]
Jammu & Kashmir: Six cops killed, faces mutilated; LeT claims responsibility
Six officials were killed in a militant attack in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir on Friday evening. The terrorists reportedly targeted a police patrolling party in Thajiwara village. The attack also left three other cops injured. The terrorists also mutilated the faces of the policemen. “Six policemen including an[Read More…]
Rajasthan gov to eliminate inefficient employees
Those working for the Rajasthan government for over 15 years or attained 50 years of their age and whose integrity is suspicious and work unsatisfactory may lose their job. Rajasthan Chief Secretary O P Meena, in an order, has asked all department heads to mark those employees or officials who[Read More…]
Unknown disease hits Mizoram, kills many animals
As unknown disease hits Mizoram-Myanmar border town of Champhai since last week, many have taken ill. Secretary of the Champhai District Vawkvulh (Pig rearers) Association Lalrinzuala on Friday said that at least 25 pigs have died in the central area of Champhai town since last week while many others were[Read More…]
Almonds are being used to fund terror?
In a surprising instance, the Indian security agencies speculate that the Californian almonds (badam) which are usually exported from Pakistan to Jammu & Kashmir via Line of Control are being used to fund terror in Kashmir valley. In fact, it is also assumed that these funds could also be used[Read More…]
Kerala: College forced to take down cartoon after ABVP tags it ‘anti-national’
While things are spinning out of control in the debate of nationalism in our country, in a recent instance, a college magazine seems to have offended the right wing groups beyond repair. A Kerala College magazine recently published cartoons in which a man and a woman are portrayed having sex[Read More…]
Arunabh Kumar steps down as TVF CEO
After multiple reports of sexual harassment against former TVF CEO Arunabh Kumar in April, The Viral Fever Videos on Friday announced the appointment of Dhawal Gusain as the company’s new chief executive officer. Significantly, Gusain has been a part of TVF since 2015 as the chief operating officer of the[Read More…]
Aadhaar must for opening bank accounts, transactions over ₹50,000
In the latest development on the Aadhaar debate, the Centre has made quoting of Aadhaar mandatory for the opening of bank accounts as well as for any financial transaction of ₹50,000 and above. While the existing account holders have been asked to submit their Aadhaar numbers issued by the Unique[Read More…]