After a peculiar sound around midnight on Tuesday, Suraj Prakash Sharma, 26, who makes furniture for a living in Delhi, fell down, bleeding plentifully from the back of his skull. He was shot and lost consciousness, but it took doctors the next 15 hours to realize that his wound was[Read More…]
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All farmer loans can’t be waived off: Maharashtra CM
After Maharashtra farmers took to the streets, seeking relief from the debts, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis hit out at the Opposition, saying it was fanning the issue for political advantages. The CM did acknowledge the farmers’ loan waiver demand, but said the state can only manage to waive of some[Read More…]
Saudi Prince: Women will be allowed to drive
A Saudi Prince, Faisal Bin Abdullah, has declared his support for women driving cars, saying that earlier they used to lead their own camels in the past. In an interview with Riyadh-based Rotana Khalijia TV he said, “The ban on women driving has been imposed on us, and women in[Read More…]
Air strike in Philippines kills 11 of its soldiers
An air strike on Islamist rebel killed 11 government soldiers in Philippine’s southern city, said the armed forces on Thursday. In a major blow to end the country’s bigger crisis of internal security, seven other soldiers were also wounded in the strike when two air force SF-260 dropped bombs on[Read More…]
10 inspiring quotes by Morgan Freeman to give much-needed boost to your inner self
The name Morgan Freeman needs no introduction. He has long become a household name with his inimitable voice and remarkable acting skills. Born in 1937, this versatile man proved his mettle in almost everything he took up – from acting, producing to narrating. The man, who is a power-house and[Read More…]
International Children’s Day: How far have we come?
Today marks the 92nd global celebration of International Children’s day for the rights and well-being of the children around the world. The day came about in 1925 when the world community got together in Geneva to talk about the well-being of the children and access to freedom which should be provided. Established[Read More…]
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[Watch]: Salman Khan shares Himesh Reshammiya’s song featuring Iulia Vantur
Bollywood actor Salman Khan shared a peppy track on twitter on Thursday starring Himesh Reshammiya and his alleged girlfriend Iulia Vantur. Every night and day video.. very nice ? @HRMusikLimited @IuliaVantur https://t.co/4Ybu6VBQET — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) June 1, 2017 The song, ‘Every Night and Day’ from the album ‘Aap se[Read More…]
Delhi: ACB begins search operations at govt offices over Mishra’s ‘medical scam’ charges
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB ) started investigations into the alleged medicine scam involving Delhi government on the allegations by sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra. Reportedly, a probe has been ordered and searches are being carried out at different places since Wednesday. The anti-graft body may write to the Delhi Government[Read More…]
Cows up for sale on OLX, Quikr after Government bans selling cattle for slaughter
After the government banned the sale of cows for slaughter, farmers and traders have began putting up advertisements to sell their cows on digital marketplace like OLX. After days of protests and confrontations, the cattle traders have finally found a new way of making use of Digital India. As traders[Read More…]
Ramachandra Guha resigns from Committee of Administrators appointed by SC
Noted historian Ramachandra Guha resigned as member of the four-member Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court. CoA was appointed to execute the Lodha panel recommendations on the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Guha was one of the members of the CoA. It is led by former[Read More…]
My Safety is more important than the National Menu!
At the outset please note that the my intention is not to hurt the sentiments of any community or sect. I am, in fact, amazed that I need to write this article in the hope of bringing fellow citizens back in focus. The utter ridiculousness that we, as a country, have been[Read More…]
Farmers begin indefinite strike in Maharashtra: No supply of produce from today
Maharashtra farmers from numerous villages across Maharashtra are on a strike from Thursday demanding loan waiver from the government. In the protest, these farmers will stop sending their produce to the markets. They have been seeking a loan waiver and a better price for their produce that have been going[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi begins ‘Mission South’ to counter BJP
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi is to begin his ‘Mission South’ on Thursday amid Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempt to establish a durable base in the southern states. Gandhi will be addressing a rally at Sangareddy in Telangana today. “Looking forward to being in Sangareddy tomorrow (Thursday), a place that holds[Read More…]
Mumbai institute launches course on Indian politics to shed negative image of politicians
The Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership has started a postgraduate course on leadership, politics and governance in Mumbai. The institution is an initiative of the Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP). The authorities there said the course would give students a deep vision on the socio-political ground reality of India. The RMP[Read More…]
PM Modi invites Spanish CEOs to explore economic opportunities in India
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met CEOs of top Spanish companies and invited them to join the country’s flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’, saying they could tap the huge market in the fast-growing economy. “Met top CEOs of the Spanish industry and urged them to explore the economic[Read More…]
UPSC civil services 2016 result declared
On Wednesday, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the anticipated Civil Services Examination 2016 results. The results are based on the written part of Civil Service Examination, 2016 which was held in December 2016 by the UPSC along with the interviews for Personality Test held in March-May, 2017.[Read More…]
Delhi HC forms committee to work on regularisation of unauthorised colonies
On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court established a committee including officials from the Centre and the city government to come to a conclusion concerning the issue of regularisation of unauthorised colonies, including the posh Sainik Farms at New Delhi. A bench consisting of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Navin Chawla[Read More…]
Cow milk healthier than beef: RSS Muslim wing
On Wednesday, Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), the Muslim wing of the RSS, said that it is serving cow milk at Iftar during the ongoing Ramzan as it is healthier than beef. MRM’s co-convenor SK Muddin said cow milk has multiple benefits over beef whose “unhealthy and harmful” effects of were[Read More…]
Beef fest at IIT: Protests intensifies, 9 students booked for assaulting PhD scholar
On Wednesday, hundreds of student and political activists staged a protest in Chennai against a ban on cow slaughter and alleged attack of an IIT Madras scholar for engaging in a campus beef festival. A procession initiated by a section of IIT-M student was observed which demanded action against the[Read More…]
Donald Trump starts a Twitter quiz on covfefe
Much before America was on the path to ‘become great again’, Freud pointed out a century ago that humour offers us a healthy means of coping with life stress. And Trump is totally proving him right! Last night in Washington DC, when the President of United States, Donald Trump tweeted:[Read More…]
(Watch): Kapil Mishra manhandled in Delhi Assembly by AAP MLAs
Former Delhi minister Kapil Mishra was mistreated in Delhi Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday. Mishra was allegedly interrupting the assembly proceedings regardless of the frequent warnings by the speaker. “I had written a letter to speaker, I had sought time to speak in Delhi Assembly, I was demanding a special Assembly[Read More…]
Delhi: More rain in the evening, temperature to cool down
As rain lashes the streets of the national capital on Wednesday, Delhiites got some relief from the scornful heat. The rain accompanied by thunderstorm dipping the mercury to 30 degree Celcius. Delhi, Noida and Gurugram on Wednesday afternoon received intermittent rains. The thunderstorm accompanied rainfall occurred in various parts of[Read More…]
Open letter addressing deliberated communal violence goes viral
In Nilambur Kerala, a temple was vandalised in an attempt to create communal tension. The perpetrator, Rajaram Mohandas, was arrested due to a timely intervention by the Kerala Police Department. Soon after the details of the incident were public, a Reddit user wrote an “open letter to all Indians from[Read More…]
Did you know that Donald Trump invented a new word last night?
Just past midnight in Washington DC, the President of United States took to Twitter to express himself but, like most times failed to make sense. Donald Trump tweeted: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.” Yes, just that. And in case, you are wondering what on earth does covfefe mean. Don’t[Read More…]
Viral video: Contrary to hype, newborn baby ‘walking’ after birth is ‘natural’
A video of a newborn baby ‘walking’ moments after its birth has gone viral now. The video was initially posted on Facebook on May 26. Now the 41-second clip has been seen millions of times. The short clip shows a newborn, being supported by a nurse. The baby lifts one[Read More…]