Former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren will join the BJP to champion the cause of the state’s tribal community. Facing challenges within the JMM, Soren sees the BJP as an effective partner. Champai had to step down for Hemant Soren, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initially revealed this development.
Read MoreStudents at a private engineering college in Gudivada protested after hidden cameras were found in girls’ hostel washrooms. A final-year B.Tech student, accused of selling captured videos, was assisted by another student. Police intervened, seizing the suspect’s laptop and cellphone. The situation remained tense until early morning.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra’s Palghar. Estimated to cost around Rs 76,000 crore, this project aims to improve India’s maritime connectivity and economic growth. The port will reduce transit times, accommodate large vessels, and generate employment, following sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
Read MoreAssam assembly ended the two-hour Jumma break for Muslim MLAs to enhance productivity. They also passed a bill mandating the registration of Muslim marriages and divorces with the government. Intended to prevent child marriage and abolish the Qazi system, this move is seen as historic and a step away from colonial practices.
Read MorePakistani blogger Asma Batool was jailed on blasphemy charges after sharing a poem about women’s harassment in South Asia, which religious clerics claimed insulted Allah. A mob attacked her home following her detention. Activists across the country demand her release and the removal of the charges, labeling them as fabricated.
Read MoreBengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for stringent central legislation to address rape cases. She expressed dissatisfaction with the response from the Women and Child Development Minister, highlighting state initiatives like Fast Track Special Courts. Banerjee calls for exemplary punishments and swift case resolutions, especially after a trainee doctor’s...
Read MoreA 24-year-old tea vendor in Amethi who won Rs3.55 lakh in an online lottery ended his life after three individuals seized his documents and threatened to ensnare him in a loan fraud case unless he paid them Rs 1 lakh. His mother filed an FIR against the accused, and an investigation is ongoing.
Read MoreNoida Airport aims to start commercial operations by April 2025 after initial test flights from September. The airport, owned by Zurich Airport, will start with a capacity of 1.2 crore passengers annually, eventually managing 70 million passengers yearly.
Read MoreArtem Chigvintsev, husband of Nikki Bella, has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Napa, California. Artem, known for his work on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing,” married Nikki Bella in 2022. The couple shares a child, Matteo, born in July 2020, adding a layer of public intrigue to the incident.
Read MoreA Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Congress functionary Jagdish Tytler in connection with the killing of three people during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Tytler faces multiple charges including murder and rioting. He must appear in court on September 13 for the formal framing of charges.
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