Rahul Gandhi criticized the budget, claiming it failed to address unemployment, education, and pension issues for Agniveers. He highlighted the absence of SC/ST/OBC representation in the finance ministry’s budget photo, emphasizing the need for a caste census. He accused the BJP of creating a ‘chakravyuh’ to trap various societal segments and promised to counter...
Read MoreThe Rajasthan education department’s academic calendar now marks Aug 5 as Swarna Mukut Mastak Diwas to commemorate the 2019 abrogation of Article 370. Additional notable dates include Savarkar Jayanti, Surya Namaskar Diwas, and Desh Prem Diwas. Congress criticized the move, claiming it politicizes education. The state parents’ association also voiced concerns over the calendar.
Read MoreA government primary school teacher in Aligarh was suspended for ‘irresponsible behavior’ after videos showed her taking a nap during class and caning students. The investigation revealed she wasn’t feeling well and had fallen. She claimed the parent had requested the beating. The school official who filmed the videos was also terminated.
Read MoreDeputy chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane unit, Milind More died from a suspected heart attack after a violent clash at a resort in Navapur. Following his death, officials demolished illegal structures at the resort, claiming prior notices were issued. Seven arrests were made. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police are awaiting...
Read MoreA special court sentenced former Assam Public Service Commission chairman Rakesh Paul to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for a cash-for-job scam. Two other APSC members received 10-year sentences, and 29 convicted candidates got four years each. This stems from allegations made in 2017 by an unsuccessful candidate questioning the selection process for agricultural...
Read MoreThe Allahabad High Court nullified the conviction and four-year sentence of Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari in a Gangsters’ Act case related to BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai’s 2005 murder. The decision removes uncertainty regarding Afzal’s Lok Sabha membership. Despite previous convictions, he was acquitted of Rai’s murder in 2019, although the CBI has appealed this...
Read MoreParamjeet Singh Bisht, a 23-year-old from Khalla village in Uttarakhand, faced ridicule while training for the men’s 20km race walk. Despite challenges, he honed his talent with support from his school coach and will now represent India at the Paris Olympics. Bisht is also a national record holder and enlisted in the Navy under...
Read MoreA committee supervising the inventory of Puri Jagannath temple’s Ratna Bhandar suspected that duplicate keys were used in the past to steal valuables. Committee member Jagdish Mohanty indicated a criminal intent after locks malfunctioned. The Ratna Bhandar inventory inspection revealed several locked almirahs and chests, sparking concerns over past theft attempts.
Read MoreIshan Kishan was part of the ODI World Cup team last year that took place in India, but didn’t feature in any of the matches. Following that he abruptly left the Indian Test team in South Africa, citing fatigue. He then missed India domestic cricket going against Indian cricket board’s order. Ishan also had...
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