The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday suggests the Centre to declare cow as the national animal of India. The recommendation comes as a number of states in the nation are protesting the government’s move to impose ban on the slaughter of cattle, mainly cows, for commercial purposes. Presently, the tiger[Read More…]
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Indira Jaising to lead UN probe into atrocities against Rohingya Muslims
Senior Advocate and Human Rights lawyer Indira Jaising has been designated by United Nations to lead a fact-finding mission to examine the alleged killings, rape and torture by security forces against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. Reuters reported that the mission will be led by Indira Jaising, an advocate of the[Read More…]
With calf slaughter, the Congress has accelerated its suicide mission
The picture of the Kerala Youth Congress workers slaughtering a calf on the street to protest against the latest law of the centre to restrict the animal-trade for slaughter has caused furore across the country. Under the new law, animals for slaughter can be purchased only directly from the farmers[Read More…]
Tense situation emerges in Bhopal after arson and stone pelting
A tense situation emerged in Bhopal after arson and stone pelting. The situation occurred due to differences between Muslims and Hindus over the right to pray inside Hamidia Hospital complex on Tuesday night. While there were two rounds of stone pelting, at least four vehicles were ablaze near Peer Gate.[Read More…]
PhD student commits suicide in IIT Delhi campus
Manjula Devak, a 27-year-old student of PhD final year was found dead in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi campus, said police on Tuesday. Devak, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her room around 7.40 pm in Nalanda apartments in the IIT Delhi campus. According to Additional[Read More…]
IARI developing water treatment plant that uses agriculture waste
In attempts to develop a cost-effective water treatment plant, the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), along with four universities from India and Canada, are working to create a system that uses agricultural waste to remove heavy metals and other pollutants. This sustainable system will also include floodplain filtration technique which[Read More…]
AAP govt must compensate for losses after GST: Vijender Gupta
Opposition leader in Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta on Tuesday demanded the AAP government to declare coverage for Delhi’s municipal corporations which would lose revenue after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). He said the BJP would raise the issue in the special session of the Delhi Assembly,[Read More…]
Congress demands Uma Bharti’s resignation
The Congress on Tuesday asked for the resignation of Union Minister Uma Bharti. Notably, Bharti has been charged with criminal conspiracy by a special CBI court in Lucknow in the Babri Masjid demolition case and asked the prime minister to uphold the law and the Constitution. The Congress also hoped[Read More…]
Deadly cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh, 6 killed
As Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh on Tuesday, at least 6 persons have been killed. Speeding winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour have damaged several houses. The authorities have been struggling to evacuate over half a million people from the coastal areas. According to reports, the severe cyclonic storm[Read More…]
The law of the land prevails in Rajasthan: Vasundhara Raje
Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje has admitted that recent crimes, including those by cow vigilantes, against minorities are bringing a bad name to the state. She also said that strict actions will be taken against those committing the violence. “The law of the land prevails in Rajasthan, and the[Read More…]
Punjab sets precedent, announces monthly aid for acid-attack survivors
Acid attack on women in India is not new. Women have been victim of this crime for years. Acid-attack is one of the ruthless types of crime on human beings which leads to complete debilitation, loss of income and opportunity, and even ostracism. Acid attack has seen a steep rise[Read More…]
Viral Video: This touching ad on domestic violence will break your heart!
Domestic violence is an issue that is rampant in our society, yet people prefer not to acknowledge its existence within their families or the neighbourhood. It is, perhaps, one of the worst manifestations of misogyny; women are beaten up, tortured, raped and in some cases, even murdered behind closed doors.[Read More…]
Bilkis Bano case: SC refuses to stay conviction of IPS officer
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow a stay on the conviction of Indian Police Service (IPS) officer R S Bhagora in the 2002 Bilkis Bano case. The court further elaborated that there was no emergency on the issue as the convict has already undergone a sentence. The apex[Read More…]
Ramadan memes to get you through the fast!
Festivals are India’s trademark. For the cultural diversity it holds within itself is inexplicably beautiful; sheltering cultures and religions in its boundaries. After all, what else can seize your eyes to discover the vigorous and animated colours of India other than its cultural resonation? Its resonance– a spectacle of colours,[Read More…]
SC allows liquor companies to move their stocks out of Bihar by July 31
Relieving the liquor companies which are holding their stocks worth more than Rs 200 crore in Bihar, the Supreme Court on Monday granted two months extra time to transport liquor out of the state and directed them to dispose of their stocks by July 31. The deadline was earlier fixed[Read More…]
Mayawati accuses Modi government over attacks by gau rakshaks
On Monday, BSP chief Mayawati criticised the Modi government over the growing violence in the country under the banner of cow protection. She took a jibe at the BJP government saying innocent persons have lost their lives in the name of cow protection and asked if this was the change promised by[Read More…]
Too much Facebook can make you depressed
According to researchers from the University of California, those who check their Facebook profile more often are likely to be sad and unhealthy as compared to those who use the popular social networking site infrequently. Researchers in the US used data from 5,208 people about their Facebook use between 2013 and 2015.[Read More…]
India is heading towards a pyramidal decentralised mafia state: Arun Shourie
While Modi government is on a spree of amendments, it is quite hard to foretell its effects on the country in the long run. Be it on the economic or social front, the BJP government have been introducing new laws, scrapping or updating the old ones. Significantly, imposing laws unacceptable[Read More…]
Certain that Karti never met any officer connected to FIPB: P Chidambaram
On Monday, former Finance Minister and Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said that it was “preposterous” that any of his family members could influence six secretaries of the central government who were a part of FIPB. “Anyone familiar with the working of the FIPB knows that no single officer can[Read More…]
Meghalaya BJP leader promises cheaper beef, despite central govt’s cow slaughter ban
At a time when the BJP-led union government is facing condemnation for its fresh directive banning sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, a BJP leader from Meghalaya has said that the party would make beef cheaper if chosen to power in the northeastern state. The state[Read More…]
Aadhaar is completely safe and secure: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Slamming the claims concerning the security of Aadhaar, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday asserted that Aadhaar is completely safe, secure and robust. “The poor sections of the people never have any problem with Aadhaar Card nor with any implementation about it. I want to dispel all the misconceptions[Read More…]
North Korea fires third missile into Japanese waters in 3 weeks
On Monday, North Korea allegedly fired another missile off its east coast. This is its third such test in just over three weeks. The short-range ballistic missile fell in the ocean within 200 miles of its coastline. The missile landed within its Exclusive Economic Zone, an area of water extended[Read More…]
West Bengal: Minister uses red beacon despite Centre’s ban
Despite the Centre’s disapproval to the VIP culture in the country, some choose to think out of the box. On Monday, West Bengal PWD Minister Arup Biswas and Chairman of Siliguri-Jalpaiguri Development Authority (SJDA) were seen using red beacons atop their vehicles. Notably, the decision against using red beacons was[Read More…]
The five BBC’s TV shows you should be watching on Netflix
Finding the best series on Netflix that are worth your time can be a huge task. Problem with the Netflix is it has countless shows to offer. Besides, it is really tough to pick series worth watching when shows you’ve never even heard of just pop up. But, you don’t[Read More…]
GST Rates: Government may reconsider steep levy on Hybrid Cars
The goods and services tax (GST) is being introduced to simplify the current taxation system. However, with the GST council declaring its plans for the automotive industry, things have certainly become more complicated for hybrid cars. The council’s recommendations have left many dumbfounded, considering the administration’s otherwise supportive stand on[Read More…]