Opposing privatisation of the Nagarnar steel plant, the ruling Congress party in Chhattisgarh has announced a Bastar shutdown on October 3, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the tribal heartland for the inauguration of the public sector NMDC’s integrated steel plant in Nagarnar, with an annual capacity of three million tons...
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The Tripura high court has issued guidelines to prevent automatic arrests under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The guidelines state that investigating officers must fill a checklist of parameters before arresting an accused and failure to comply may result in departmental action. Magistrates who authorize detention without recording reasons will also face...
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PM Narendra Modi on Sunday launched BJP’s campaign in Telangana, asserting the state was looking for change and wanted the party to come to office. “You have been supporting BJP (at the Centre) for the last four years in a big way. Now people want change (in the state).
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Binsar forest sanctuary near Almora, renowned for its lush green forest and diverse wildlife, may soon offer the options of jungle safari and bike riding to tourists. Officials of the forest department said they have proposed a Rs 12 crore initiative to introduce these facilities in the sanctuary, akin to the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
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‘Bomb’-throwing tribals in Maoist hotspots aren’t anyone’s idea of forest conservationists. But that’s exactly what they are in Lohardaga, Gumla, West Singhbhum, Godda and Dumka — Jharkhand districts where forest cover is dwindling and left-wing extremism is flourishing.
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IAS officer Nitin Madan Kulkarni, a qualified medical professional, and another doctor helped save the life of a six-month-old baby, who was suffering from breathing issues on board a Ranchi-Delhi flight on Saturday. As the IndiGo flight soared to an altitude of 30,000ft, the air crew made an emergency announcement, seeking medical assistance from...
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