The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the anticipatory bail granted to activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds. The court has directed the couple to cooperate with the Gujarat Police’s investigation. The case relates to the alleged misappropriation of funds collected for a museum in...
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Union defence minister Rajnath Singh addressed a rally in Mizoram, focusing on the ethnic strife in neighbouring Manipur. He stated that the violence was not orchestrated by any political party, but rather a result of a lack of trust between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Singh called for a conversation to bridge the trust...
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Unesco has added two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, to its Creative Cities Network. Gwalior was included in the ‘Music’ category, while Kozhikode made the list in the ‘Literature’ category. The cities were acknowledged for their commitment to utilizing culture and creativity for urban development. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the announcement and...
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Political parties in India, regardless of regulations, receive the majority of their funding from public and corporate donations, according to the Centre. Parties are not required to disclose details of donors contributing less than Rs 20,000, resulting in a significant portion of income being classified as unknown. In 2021-22, 66% of the eight national...
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Four members of the LGBTQIA+ community have filed a petition seeking a review of a recent Supreme Court verdict that refused to legalize same-sex marriage rights. The verdict stated that same-sex marriages fell within the legislature’s domain and denied legal recognition to such marriages. The petitioners argue that the judgment denies the queer community...
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American commandos are assisting Israel in locating and rescuing the hostages taken during Hamas’ cross-border attacks. The US Special Operations forces are working alongside FBI and state department experts to coordinate efforts with Israeli counterparts. While the commandos are not assigned combat roles, they are advising on the complexities of a potential ground invasion...
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According to government data, more people died in road crashes at intersections managed by police personnel in India than at stretches with traffic signals. Fatalities at police-managed intersections increased by 17% compared to the previous year, with 2,421 deaths recorded. The number of accidents at these intersections also increased by 21% in 2022. The...
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Hindu women in Pakistan’s Sindh province celebrated the festival of Karwa Chauth despite facing constant fear of crimes like abductions, forced conversions, and gang rapes. They are hoping for an end to the atrocities faced by their community and are looking towards a better future if Nawaz Sharif returns to power. The Hindu community...
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India and Sri Lanka will face off at the Wankhede stadium in Match 33 of the 2023 World Cup. India, with six wins out of six, is in a strong position and a victory in this match will secure them a semifinal berth. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has struggled with injuries and...
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