Tensions rose in Kadapa after TDP cadres dumped garbage bags in front of YSRCP Mayor Suresh Babu’s residence, protesting delays in garbage collection. This followed a heated exchange between TDP MLA Madhavi Reddy and the mayor over the issue. YSRCP responded by staging protests demanding the arrest of TDP members involved in the incident.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi held a discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and enhancing bilateral relations. Modi shared insights from his recent Ukraine visit and reiterated India’s commitment to a peaceful resolution. The conversation highlighted measures to bolster the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.
Read MoreA study by Fakir Mohan University revealed a significant increase in lightning-related deaths in India from 2010 to 2020, linked to climate change and extreme weather. Data from the National Crime Records Bureau showed 1,01,309 deaths between 1967 and 2020. Central India accounted for half of these fatalities, highlighting the growing trend of climate-induced...
Read MoreA study by Mumbai’s International Institute for Population Sciences revealed that India’s air pollution, particularly PM2.5, significantly increased mortality rates across all age groups. The most vulnerable are children aged one to five years. The research used mortality data from 2019-2021 and highlighted a mortality correlation, countering government claims of no direct link.
Read MoreThe All India Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of planning disruptions during the Nabanna Abhiyan rally on August 27. The TMC alleged that the BJP aimed to create chaos using the students’ protest. BJP’s Amit Malviya accused Mamata Banerjee of choreographing violence and denied planning any disruptions, blaming Mamata for any potential violence instead.
Read MoreThe Karnataka government suspended nine prison officials after photos emerged of actor Darshan, in judicial custody for murder, smoking and socialising with notorious rowdies in Bengaluru Central Prison. A video also showed Darshan making a call from prison. The suspended officials include chief and assistant superintendents. Investigations are ongoing to probe these irregularities further.
Read MoreThe Union education ministry withheld the first instalment of Rs 573 crore for Tamil Nadu under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan due to non-compliance with the National Education Policy. This delay could impact salaries, fee reimbursements, transport, and training programs. Tamil Nadu, along with other states, has not signed the MoU for the PM-SHRI schools...
Read MoreBJP’s campaign for the J&K elections faced a setback after releasing and then withdrawing a list of 44 candidates due to protests over key omissions. The party subsequently released a revised list of 15 candidates. Discontent arose as prominent figures like state BJP chief Ravinder Raina and former deputy CM Nirmal Singh were initially...
Read MoreUnion minister Annpurna Devi criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for failing to implement schemes crucial for the safety of women and children. Despite having 48,600 pending rape and Pocso cases, the state has not initiated 11 fast track special courts. Moreover, the state has not implemented the women helpline despite central government requests...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court ordered the government to extend sixth pay commission benefits, including pension, to Special Frontier Force personnel who managed savings scheme deposits. These personnel, recruited in the 1970s and treated as temporary, were denied pension upon retirement despite serving over 30 years. The SC found this denial arbitrary and unconstitutional.
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