NEW DELHI: Government is keeping its fingers crossed after its successful attempt to persuade activist Sonam Wangchuk – whose wide recognition helped expand the reach of Cockroach Janta Party’s protest into uncomfortable territory for BJP – to break his hunger strike.CJP’s assertion, though, to continue and even escalate the agitation if its demand for education…
Apex court said any online use of audiovisual excerpts from hearings must have the approval of SC or HC. Apex Court or HC Nod Must To Share Content Apex court said any online use of audiovisual excerpts from hearings must have the approval of SC or HC. Apex Court or HC Nod Must To Share…
People participate in a protest against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on examination malpractices and paper leak mafia, Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill proposing up to 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of Rs 10 crore for those involved in such crimes. The Cabinet chaired…
Detentions across J&K linked to the terrorist killing of head constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi rose to 3,500 SRINAGAR: Detentions across J&K linked to the terrorist killing of head constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi rose to 3,500 Friday as police stepped up their crackdown on suspected sympathisers of armed groups.A senior police officer said around 700 people…
Torrential rain triggered fresh landslides across J&K JAMMU: Torrential rain triggered fresh landslides across J&K on Friday, prompting authorities to keep Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) closed for traffic on the third consecutive day. The suspension of all major pilgrimages in the Union Territory — Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Machhail Mata, Shiv Khori and Sarthal Mata Yatras…
NEW DELHI: Delhi police has identified more than 2,500 people with criminal backgrounds through Facial Recognition System deployed around the protest site at Jantar Mantar, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.“The technology has so far helped identify over 2,500 persons with criminal antecedents. It acts as a strong deterrent and allows us to keep a…
Thank you, friends’: PM Modi hails ‘love, support’ of youth in new Insta video NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked young people for watching his video on examination reforms and sharing their suggestions.In a video message shared on Instagram, PM Modi expressed appreciation for the response to his address and the feedback…
Indian seafarer killed after ship attacked in Black Sea; MEA condemns incident NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea that killed an Indian national, calling attacks on commercial shipping ‘unacceptable’ and urging all parties to ensure the safety of maritime…
NEW DELHI: Gitanjali Angmo on Friday came to the defence of her husband Sonam Wangchuk‘s decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging critics to show compassion instead of rushing to judge him.In a post on X, Angmo said Wangchuk had “chosen sacrifice over comfort” and added that not everyone…
The meeting commenced with the lighting of a ceremonial lamp, followed by tributes to the organisation’s former office-bearers NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Sevika Samiti, the women’s organisation ideologically affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on Friday began its three-day first half-yearly national executive and representatives’ meeting at the Madhav Smriti campus in Samalkha, Haryana.Around…