The police action of arresting a music teacher and illegally detaining him for a bailable offence smacks of police high-handedness and insensitivity, the Bombay HC said on Friday while directing the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 2 lakh in compensation to the man.
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Stung by Tamil actor-filmmaker Vishal’s public accusation of blatant corruption in the process of film certification by the Censor Board, the government on Friday called the incident “unfortunate” and ordered an immediate inquiry led by a ministry official.
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Union home minister Amit Shah has urged Indian companies to become multinational and expand their size and scale. He emphasized the need to strengthen the network of small and big industries, including MSMEs, and create an ecosystem for their growth. Shah highlighted the government’s efforts to create a favorable business environment by reducing compliances...
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi may have tried to woo OBCs by highlighting that only three Union secretaries were from among the community, his party has had a poor track record in terms of deploying reserved category officers in important positions.
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The United States and Canada are dialling down their diatribe over the alleged New Delhi hand in the killing of Sikh pro-Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar amid a strong pushback from India about the “operating space” given to violent militants due to domestic political compulsions.
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A group of radical Sikh activists in the UK prevented the Indian high commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami, from entering a gurdwara in Scotland. The activists claimed that Indian officials are not welcome in any gurdwara in the UK, citing recent tensions and targeting of British Sikhs. A video of the incident was posted on Instagram,...
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The establishment of national park areas in India dates back to the late 19th century, with concerns over deforestation and the need to protect resources for the colonial government. The first national park was established in 1936, and stronger laws for wildlife protection were introduced in 1972.
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