Khaps and farmer unions in Jind’s Narwana protested for the release of activist Neelam Verma, or Neelam Azad, who was detained outside Parliament. They demanded the withdrawal of the unlawful activities act against her and a fair investigation. Farmer leader Azad Palwa said that they have submitted a memorandum to Narwana SDM on the...
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Nepal’s former national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane was on Friday convicted by a court of raping a minor. In January, Nepal court released Lamichhane who was arrested after a 17-year-old girl alleged that he raped her in a hotel room in Kathmandu in August last year.
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday that the Indian cricket team has not achieved the results to match its talent and resources at its disposal. Vaughan said India’s performances have not been noteworthy because they failed to land any global trophy in the last decade.
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Nitish Kumar has once again taken over the reins of Janata Dal (United) in a move that seems to be directed at renewing his claim to the leadership of anti-BJP opposition bloc INDIA (India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance). In a clear message to other INDIA parties, the JD(U), in its political resolution passed today,...
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Uday Kotak outlines recommendations for India’s economic transformation, emphasizing the shift from savers to investors. He suggests that banks should become distributors of corporate debt and expand their reach to mid-sized corporates, MSMEs, and consumers. Kotak highlights the growing interest of Indian savers in investing, facilitated by various platforms such as mutual funds, equities,...
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The Centre has rejected Bengal’s proposed R-Day tableau highlighting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s pet project, Kanyashree, for the third time in 8 years. This rejection has caused the Trinamool Cong govt to cry foul. The defence ministry usually screens proposals for R-Day tableaux, & Bengal’s proposal was allegedly rejected before state officials could make...
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Congress duo Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi have been invited for the Ayodhya temple function. The party distances itself from Sam Pitroda’s critical comments on the issue, stating they are his personal views. Congress accuses BJP of politicising the temple inauguration. The party is weighing the political implications of the invites, with discussions held...
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Indian Navy unveils new design of Admirals’ Epaulettes, inspired by Rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Naval Ensign. Design includes golden navy button, octagon representing eight cardinal directions, sword emphasizing Navy’s Raison d’etre, & telescope symbolizing long-term vision. Navy’s commitment to do away with colonial mindset reaffirmed by golden navy button. PM Modi connects...
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Ulfa, an armed secessionist group, has existed for 44 years and caused cycles of violence in Assam resulting in approximately 10,000 deaths. The Centre and state government recently signed a peace deal with Ulfa’s pro-talks faction, resolving the armed movement. The casualty count includes civilians, security forces, and Ulfa members killed in counter-insurgency operations....
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