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Idukki: Two police officers from the Munnar police station -- Grade SI George Kurian and ASI Saju Paulose -- have been suspended following allegations that they failed to act appropriately in a harassment case involving a woman tourist. The suspension was ordered by District Police Chief K M Sabu Mathew after an inquiry found lapses in their handling of the incident. Reports from the Special Branch and Intelligence Wing confirmed dereliction of duty, prompting the action. The officers have been ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 3 (PTI) Nineteen people, including 13 women and a girl child, were killed and 22 others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Monday, officials said. The tipper collided with the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) vehicle near Chevella, about 50 kms from Hyderabad, on Monday morning, resulting in the gravel falling on the bus. A district official said 22 people suffered i ...Read More >
Saharsa (Bihar), Nov 3 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he accuses all opposition leaders of insulting the country and Bihar, and should create an 'Apamaan Mantralaya' (Ministry of Insults). Addressing an election rally at Sonabarsa in Saharsa district, Vadra alleged that the PM speaks on "unnecessary issues but doesn't utter a word on corruption or misrule of the NDA government in Bihar". "Instead of talking about developme ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on winning their maiden World Cup and said this watershed moment will take the sport to "still higher" performances. "I admire the way the girls have done India proud," Murmu said in a post on X. The Indian women's cricket team kept its date with history by winning its first-ever World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Afr ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 3 (ANI): CPI MP P Sandosh on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling his political opponents "urban Naxals" during the election rallies in Bihar. He also alleged that the BJP has no "positive thing" to say. "Whosoever he (PM Modi) doesn't like, he starts calling them urban Naxals... In politics and in a democracy, it is natural that some people will oppose you... But whosoever opposes them, they suddenly start calling them urban Naxals... They don ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharasthra on Monday alleged that repeated voters (the same voter appearing in the voter list at different places) from Muslim community had benefited the Opposition in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. On the other hand, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said he thanks the ruling party for confirming the Opposition's allegations that there are anomalies in the voters' list. The BJP's allegation came after the Opposition parties on Saturday carried o ...Read More >
Begusarai (Bihar) [India], November 3 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday took a jibe at Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav over his claims on taking oath as CM on November 18, saying that no one can stop them from dreaming of "Mungerilal's haseen sapne." In a sharp attack on the opposition, Singh said that Mahagathbandhan will suffer a significant setback on November 14, after which they "won't be able to get up for 10 days." "No one can stop them from dreami ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan): A day after a school girl student allegedly died after falling from the roof of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur, police have intensified their investigation today by seizing CCTV footage and questioning school staff to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Mansarovar Police Station SHO Lakhan Singh Khatana said that the post-mortem examination had been completed and the body handed over to the girl's family. Mansarovar Police Station SHO Lakhan Singh Khata ...Read More >
At the 36 Annual Centennial Accords between tribal governments and Gov. Bob Ferguson, the governor issued Executive Order No. 25-10, giving us hope for a new era of state/tribal relations based on equality, cooperation and mutual respect. It more than merits the order's title: "A New Foundation for Washington State's Relations with Sovereign Tribal Nations." This executive order has the potential to be the most historically significant leap forward in tribal policy since the original Centennia ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that the depression, which is the remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha, has weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over east Vidarbha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh. In a post on X, IMD stated, "The Depression [Remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha'] over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidarbha moved north-northwestwards and weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over east Vidarbha and adjoining south ...Read More >
Mokama, Bihar, is witnessing a tense election. Voters are hesitant to speak openly, caught between two powerful candidates with criminal backgrounds. Unemployment and a lack of basic facilities like education and healthcare are major concerns. Despite the challenges, some residents acknowledge the popularity of certain candidates for their local influence. The area faces a complex political landscape. On the dusty city square in Bihar's Mokama, one of the most keenly watched seats where the fig ...Read More >
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana cabinet. He will contest the Jubilee Hills by-poll. This appointment marks the first minority representation in Revanth Reddy's cabinet. Azharuddin was previously nominated as an MLC but awaits the Governor's clearance. He had unsuccessfully contested from Jubilee Hills in the 2023 polls. Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister of Telangana cabinet on Frid ...Read More >
Rahul Gandhi alleged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is controlled by the BJP. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using Chhath Puja for votes. Gandhi stated Modi will do anything to win elections. Tejashwi Yadav appealed for a chance to improve Bihar. He promised government jobs within 20 days of forming a government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is being remote-controlled by the BJP. He accused prime minister Narendra Modi o ...Read More >
India on Thursday marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. Across the country, Patel's legacy is reflected in statues, roads, public buildings, and institutions named in his honour. From an iconic bronze statue unveiled by then president S Radhakrishnan at a street square near Parliament building in Delhi in 1963 to a police museum in Kerala showcasing the history of Indian law enforcement, the legacy of Sardar Val ...Read More >
Pune: State general secretary of NCP (SP) Rohit Pawar on Thursday called the Mumbai police's action of registering an FIR against two unidentified people on charges of making a fake Aadhaar card of US President Donald Trump in Mumbai laughable. He said the BJP has been rampantly using fake documents to add bogus voters, but no action is being taken against it.On Oct 16, Rohit addressed a press conference where he gave a demonstration to claim that fake Aadhaar cards were being used for registeri ...Read More >
Pulluri Prasad Rao alias Chandranna and Bandi Prakash alias Prabhath surrendered in Hyderabad. Hyderabad: The surrender of two high-ranking CPI (Maoist) members -- Central Committee Member Pilluri Prasad Rao, known by the aliases Chandranna and Somanna, and State Committee Member Bandi Prakash, alias Prabath -- marks a significant victory for security forces and a substantial ideological and structural blow to the Left-Wing Extremists. It also means a critical weakening of their command struct ...Read More >
Blurry aerial shots of Arvind Kejriwal's alleged Chandigarh 'sheeshmahal' were shared on X. New Delhi: The 'sheeshmahal' row is back. The narrative the BJP used to good effect in the Delhi election eight months ago - accusing rival Arvind Kejriwal of having misused Rs 45 crore of taxpayers' money - resurfaced after the former shared an aerial photograph of a lavish bungalow it said was in Chandigarh's Sector 2 and allotted to Kejriwal. The "7-star bungalow", which is reportedly spread over t ...Read More >
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has reiterated that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) should be banned in the country, stating that even Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had banned the participation of government employees in RSS's activities. The ban was lifted by the BJP government in 2024; it must be reinstated, he demanded. "My personal opinion is that RSS should be banned," Kharge said at a press conference on Friday, comparing the RSS's ideology with "poison." The BJP has slammed the Congr ...Read More >
An altercation over overtaking an escort vehicle of a Uttar Pradesh minister led to one arrest and a search for two others. The minister, Sanjeev Kumar Gond, was traveling near Chopan when the incident occurred. Police arrested Ankit Mishra, while Shubham Soni and Pankaj Agrahari remain at large. In a dramatic turn of events in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, an altercation over vehicle overtaking involving a state minister's escort has resulted in one arrest, with two others currently evadi ...Read More >
Top leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar head Sharad Pawar along with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray, will lead the Opposition's November 1 protest march in Mumbai against alleged irregularities in voters' lists. IMAGE: MNS chief Raj Thackeray speaks during a press conference on discrepancies in the voters' list in Mumbai on Wednesday. Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Tha ...Read More >
Yogi Adityanath alleged that Jawaharlal Nehru insulted Rajendra Prasad by preventing him from attending the Somnath temple inauguration. Adityanath also criticized Congress for disrespecting Indian stalwarts and heritage. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to building the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday charged Congress' Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru with having "insulted" Rajendra Prasad, the country's first President, by asking him not to atte ...Read More >
Bihar's 2025 elections focus on jobs. The Mahagathbandhan promises government jobs for families. The NDA plans one crore jobs via private investment and skill development. Both alliances highlight women's empowerment and infrastructure. Education and rural development are key. Pensions and social safety also feature. Voters will decide Bihar's future path. As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, one issue towers above all others -- jobs. In a state where nearly one in 10 young peopl ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 31 (UNI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge today launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that the Hindu outfit should be banned for creating "law and order problems" in the country. Speaking on the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which also coincides with the 41st death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Kharge said both the Iron Man and the Iron Lady worked for India's unity and integrity. Addres ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, built a strong and united nation by merging princely states after the nation's Independence. "Sardar Patel instilled the spirit of 'One India - Best India' in the hearts of citizens. His vision of unity in diversity continues to inspire the nation even today," he said. The Chief Minister urged the youth to always prioritise national interest and national unity, contribu ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala Minister for Local Self-Governments, M.B. Rajesh, on Friday hit out at the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit for crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping the state become the first in the country to eradicate extreme poverty. "Some are claiming credit should go to Prime Minister Modi. They can take credit when India as a whole becomes free of extreme poverty," Rajesh said. He said this while defending Kerala's move to declare i ...Read More >
Hyderabad (PTI): Congress leader and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy's cabinet on Friday. In a simple function held at Raj Bhavan, Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oaths to the former Indian skipper in the presence of important leaders, including the CM. With the inclusion of Azharuddin, the total strength of the cabinet rose to 16, with room for two more. As per the Assembly strength, Telangana can have 18 ministers. T ...Read More >
Bihar election 2025: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed NDA's Bihar manifesto 'sankalp patra' saying that the alliance should release a 'sorry patra' and apologise to 14 crore people of Bihar. "NDA should release 'sorry patra' instead and apologise to the 14 crore people of Bihar. The state is the poorest despite their 20-year rule. There are no factories here, no investment. This Govt failed in all sectors. So, they should have released a 'sorry patra'...They have brought the manifesto in haste ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
''The inspector of Bellandur police station was so arrogant, with no empathy to a father who lost his only child. Very sad state. I had money, I paid. What will the poor do?' Sivakumar K wrote on LinkedIn. (AI-generated image) A retired senior public sector executive has alleged that he was forced to pay bribes at multiple levels of Bengaluru's civic and law enforcement machinery following the sudden death of his only child. Sivakumar K, former Chief Financial Officer of Bharat Petroleum Corpor ...Read More >
As Bihar gears up for its landmark 2025 elections, a transformative shift is evident in its political landscape. While the age-old dynamics of caste politics continue to play a role, issues like women's empowerment and rising unemployment are taking center stage. New Delhi: Even as the traditional caste-based vote mobilisation continues to remain a political truth in Bihar, the emergence of women empowerment, and unemployment as potential issues in the 2025 assembly polls has forced the ruling ...Read More >
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