If cricket is a religion in India, then the World Cup is its most joyous festival. The fervour and frenzy of cricket fans has more than offset the traditional reluctance to make purchases during the shraddh period. And with the blockbuster India-Pakistan match looming ever larger, sales, deliveries and installations of new TVs, especially...
Read MoreThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized agricultural land belonging to Lakhbir Singh Rode, nephew of militant Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, in Moga district. Lakhbir is suspected to be living in Pakistan and is the head of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF).
Read MoreLalrinliana Sailo, the Speaker of the Mizoram assembly and member of the Mizo National Front (MNF), has resigned from his position and the party. Sailo stated that he will join the BJP and work towards resolving the state’s financial issues. He was denied a ticket by the MNF for the upcoming elections. Sailo has...
Read MoreBijender Shah, a taxi driver in Delhi, worked long hours to support his family of seven, including his three daughters and two sons. He had taken a loan to buy a car and worked for two cab aggregators to repay it. Shah’s main goal was to provide education for his children, particularly his elder...
Read MoreThe Uttar Pradesh director general of medical education and training has allocated Rs 6 crore from the state’s contingency fund to settle outstanding arrears for medical professionals. Over 250 medical staff at two hospitals in Pilibhit had boycotted OPD services to protest the non-payment of salaries for three months. The funds were also disbursed...
Read MoreTo save a village in Madhya Pradesh from a long trek to the nearest polling booth, the Election Commission has created the state’s smallest polling booth for 44 voters who are all relatives. The village, Sonewani, is located in a Maoist-affected region and previously required a 20km walk to the nearest booth.
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