Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s comment about the absence of Dalits and Adivasis in the Miss India pageant. Rijiju suggested that Gandhi’s remark was juvenile and implied that Gandhi seeks reservations in beauty pageants, films, and sports. Gandhi had highlighted India’s lack of participation from the ‘90% population’ at a...
Read MoreThe BJP praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to implement the UPS, emphasizing his commitment to addressing issues of central government employees. Ravi Shankar Prasad highlighted the benefits for 23 lakh employees and criticized Congress for making unfulfilled promises about the Old Pension Scheme. He questioned Congress’s inconsistency and urged Rahul Gandhi to keep...
Read MoreTwo separate bus accidents in Pakistan on Sunday resulted in 42 fatalities. The first involved Shiite Muslim pilgrims returning from Iraq; their bus brakes failed in Baluchistan. The second incident saw a bus fall into a ravine in Rawalpindi. Authorities and officials have extended condolences and medical aid to the injured.
Read MoreFive Aam Aadmi Party councillors in New Delhi’s Municipal Corporation defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party, potentially shifting the balance of power ahead of upcoming standing committee elections. The councillors cited lack of power and support in their former party as reasons for the switch. BJP leaders welcomed the move, highlighting it as a...
Read MoreThe government has issued a warning about a fake WhatsApp message claiming that cold drinks are contaminated with the Ebola virus. The PIB Fact Check unit confirmed the message is fake and advised the public not to believe it. Fake message detection tips were also provided to caution users against such misinformation.
Read MoreFollowing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, numerous attendees, including reporters and audience members, tested positive for Covid-19. The four-day event saw significant participation, including Vice President Kamala Harris. Several attendees shared their positive results on social media, describing their disappointment. This gathering marked the first major in-person Democratic event since 2016.
Read MoreThe CBI commenced its investigation into alleged corruption at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital with raids at 14 locations, including the home of former principal Sandip Ghosh. The searches, which targeted health department officials and vendors, led to extensive interrogations. Ghosh and other officials were questioned, and the agency collected substantial evidence during the operation.
Read MoreDelhi High Court has addressed the discrimination faced by economically weaker section (EWS) students in private schools, issuing directives to make education respectful and accessible. Cases of bias and exclusion have been reported, with one student denied entry after passing an exam. The court’s ruling aims to foster a more inclusive environment for EWS...
Read MoreA 25-year-old fashion merchandising student at Mumbai airport was stopped while boarding a flight to Singapore. Immigration officials found her passport had four missing pages, which she had removed to conceal a trip to Thailand. The student has been charged with cheating and violations under the Passport Act for trying to deceive her institute.
Read MoreNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un demonstrated new ‘suicide drones’ and pledged to speed up their development to boost military readiness. The demonstration, involving drones designed to crash into targets, came amid US-South Korean joint exercises. Kim emphasized the importance of advanced drones for modern warfare, highlighting their potential use against South Korea.
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