The number of minors killed in road crashes in India increased by 28% last year, with those aged 18-45 being the most affected group. The report, released by the transport ministry, revealed that 9,528 minors were killed in road accidents in 2022, accounting for 6% of all fatalities. The data also showed that the...
Read MoreTMC MP Mahua Moitra is set to appear before the Lok Sabha ethics committee to address allegations of cash-for-query. Sources claim that her parliamentary account was accessed multiple times from the Dubai office of businessman Darshan Hiranandani. Moitra admits to sharing her login information but denies any wrongdoing. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the anticipatory bail granted to activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds. The court has directed the couple to cooperate with the Gujarat Police’s investigation. The case relates to the alleged misappropriation of funds collected for a museum in...
Read MoreUnesco has added two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, to its Creative Cities Network. Gwalior was included in the ‘Music’ category, while Kozhikode made the list in the ‘Literature’ category. The cities were acknowledged for their commitment to utilizing culture and creativity for urban development. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the announcement and...
Read MoreUnion defence minister Rajnath Singh addressed a rally in Mizoram, focusing on the ethnic strife in neighbouring Manipur. He stated that the violence was not orchestrated by any political party, but rather a result of a lack of trust between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Singh called for a conversation to bridge the trust...
Read MoreFour members of the LGBTQIA+ community have filed a petition seeking a review of a recent Supreme Court verdict that refused to legalize same-sex marriage rights. The verdict stated that same-sex marriages fell within the legislature’s domain and denied legal recognition to such marriages. The petitioners argue that the judgment denies the queer community...
Read MorePolitical parties in India, regardless of regulations, receive the majority of their funding from public and corporate donations, according to the Centre. Parties are not required to disclose details of donors contributing less than Rs 20,000, resulting in a significant portion of income being classified as unknown. In 2021-22, 66% of the eight national...
Read MoreAccording to government data, more people died in road crashes at intersections managed by police personnel in India than at stretches with traffic signals. Fatalities at police-managed intersections increased by 17% compared to the previous year, with 2,421 deaths recorded. The number of accidents at these intersections also increased by 21% in 2022. The...
Read MoreAmerican commandos are assisting Israel in locating and rescuing the hostages taken during Hamas’ cross-border attacks. The US Special Operations forces are working alongside FBI and state department experts to coordinate efforts with Israeli counterparts. While the commandos are not assigned combat roles, they are advising on the complexities of a potential ground invasion...
Read MoreHindu women in Pakistan’s Sindh province celebrated the festival of Karwa Chauth despite facing constant fear of crimes like abductions, forced conversions, and gang rapes. They are hoping for an end to the atrocities faced by their community and are looking towards a better future if Nawaz Sharif returns to power. The Hindu community...
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