Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led centre over the lateral entry of individuals into top government positions saying that it is an attack on Dalits, OBCs and Adivasis.
Read MoreDespite the near tripling of private vehicles in Mumbai over the last 15 years, public transport usage has declined. Factors such as inadequate expansion of rail and bus networks, lack of integration with urban development, and improved road infrastructure encouraging private vehicle use were cited as reasons for this trend. Experts recommend enhancing public...
Read MoreOver 70 Padma awardee doctors urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in ensuring justice for a young doctor raped and murdered in Kolkata. They requested stricter laws and rapid enforcement to protect healthcare professionals, emphasising the need for a law specifically addressing violence against medical staff, which has been pending since 2019.
Read MoreRaksha Bandhan, celebrated in August, emphasized the deep bond between siblings. Sisters tied a Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing prayers for well-being and a promise of protection. The festival included gift exchanges and family gatherings. Raksha Bandhan’s auspicious time, or “Muhurat,” varies each year based on the lunar calendar. Generally, the festival is...
Read MoreThe alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the city.
Read MoreProfessor Muhammad Yunus pledged for free and fair elections in Bangladesh after completing vital reforms. He emphasized the necessity of election commission, judiciary, and administration reforms. Yunus criticised the previous government for rigging elections and suppressing democratic rights. International community’s support was sought for creating a poverty-free, democratic Bangladesh while ensuring human rights and...
Read MoreThe Democratic National Convention in Chicago will see Kamala Harris and Tim Walz nominated for the 2024 Presidential race. Key speakers, including Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, will address the attendees. The convention aims to galvanize support in battleground states, with Harris focusing on future-focused themes and the Democratic platform emphasizing progressive values.
Read MoreA woman was removed from a flight at Pune’s Lohegaon airport after she assaulted two passengers and a CISF constable during boarding. The woman and her husband were en route to Delhi for a funeral. She was handed over to airport police and released with a notice to join the investigation when summoned.
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