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New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reacted to allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by a woman Executive Committee member, Valanka Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women's Development Committee. Alemao wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women's Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the matter and initiating action as per FIFA Statutes. "I am also exploring the possibility o ...Read More >
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that the State Government's classification of transgender individuals within the OBC category for reservations does not ensure substantive social justice or meaningful benefit. The Court termed the current framework incomplete, ineffective, and inadequate in addressing the community's need. A Division Bench comprising Justice Arun Monga and Justice Yogendra Kumar Purohit observed that merely placing transgender individuals within the OBC category does ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has broken his silence regarding allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by woman Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao, saying, "I want to know the meaning of 'heckle'. Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women's Development Committee, wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women's Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: WTO member nations failed to agree to any meaningful outcome at the second ministerial meeting in Africa, including their inability to extend the 28-year moratorium on e-commerce, opening the doors for possible tariffs on digital downloads and streaming services.It also resulted in a public health concern as the freeze on "non-violation complaints" (NVCs) under the TRIPS Agreement also expired for the first time since 1995. This opens the doors for countries to move WTO in case treaty ...Read More >
This included Rs 93424,28,68,000 voted by the House for 36 departments and Rs 34342,91,59,000 charged on the consolidated fund Jammu, Mar 27: J&K Legislative Assembly Friday passed the bill authorising the payment and appropriation of Rs 127767,20,27,000 from and out of the consolidated Fund of the Union Territory of J&K for the services of the Financial Year 2026-27 through voice vote. This included Rs 93424,28,68,000 voted by the House for 36 departments and Rs 34342,91,59,000 charged on the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions." Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade. Also Read | Donald Trump Says He Has 'No ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India's stance at the recently concluded WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected" in the final outcomes, underlining the country's growing influence in shaping global trade discussions. Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon -- where he participated in the WTO Ministerial Conference -- Goyal noted that the global trade landscape has undergon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions."Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade."Reflecting on the last four days spent in C ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions." Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade. "Reflecting on the last four days spent ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked two petitioners, who had challenged a provision of a 1882 law which exempts gifts executed under the Muslim law from registration, to approach the Law Commission of India. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the appropriate recourse for the petitioners would be to approach an expert body like the Law Commission of India which has been entrusted with the responsibility of recommending suitable amendments in existing laws or ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court has ruled that 'creamy layer' status for reservation of OBCs cannot be decided solely based on parental income and treating similarly placed employees of private entities and PSUs differently from government employees, for deciding reservation, would amount to hostile discrimination. A bench of justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan dismissed the appeals filed by the Union of India while upholding the decisions of the high courts of Delhi, Madras and Ke ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (PTI) Despite mounting pressure from opposition, the Left ministers in Kerala on Tuesday refused to clarify the government's stance on the Sabarimala women entry issue, instead they said that they have always supported the devotees. Law Minister P Rajeev and Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan maintained that the Supreme Court, on Monday, had just constituted a bench to consider the review pleas, and the apex court had yet to ask the government about its stand. While respo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday said a nine-judge bench will on April 7 commence the final hearing on petitions relating to discrimination against women at religious places, including Sabarimala Temple, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths. In September 2018, a five-judge Constitution bench, by a 4:1 majority verdict, had lifted the ban that prevented females between the ages of 10 and 50 from entering the Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (PTI) The Left government in Kerala on Monday said the Sabarimala women entry issue is a matter involving several constitutional complications, and so an appropriate stand would be taken through discussions. Clarifying the government's stand, state Law Minister P Rajeev said it was not a matter to be reduced to a "yes or no" answer and even the Supreme Court made it clear that it would take the review petitions only after addressing seven constitutional questions. "T ...Read More >
DELHI - The Amnesty International has slammed chief minister of Indian state of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, for pulling down hijab of a Muslim student during a government function. The video of the disturbing incident went viral on social media, drawing massive criticism amid demand for an action against the chief minister. Aakar Patel, Chair of Board at Amnesty International India, said in a statement that the act was an assault on this woman's dignity, autonomy, and identity. "When a public offici ...Read More >
Wayanad: Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding regular job status, enhanced honorarium and improved working conditions for ASHA and Anganwadi workers across the country. According to a communiqué from her office, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted that these last-mile workers render unparalleled service in rural areas by facilitating the implementation of various Central government schemes. Their responsibilities include suppor ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday sought the central government's response to a petition filed by the mother of an Agniveer, M Murali Naik, who was killed during the armed conflict against Pakistan in May, challenging the disparity in death compensation and service benefits between Agniveers and regular soldiers of the Indian Army. A division bench of justices Ravindra Ghuge and Ashwin Bhobe has posted the matter for further hearing on January 15. The petition, filed on November 26, sta ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill for repealing or amending 71 obsolete and outdated laws, with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the progressive legislation would contribute to ease of living for citizens. Replying to a brief discussion on the Repealing and Amending Bill-2025, Meghwal said the proposed legislation was aimed at removing outdated laws, correcting errors that had crept in during the law-making process and removing discriminatory aspects of certain laws. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill for repealing or amending 71 obsolete and outdated laws, with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the progressive legislation would contribute to ease of living for citizens. Replying to a brief discussion on the Repealing and Amending Bill-2025, Meghwal said the proposed legislation was aimed at removing outdated laws, correcting errors that had crept in during the law-making process and removing discriminatory aspects of certain laws ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the power projects under execution in Jammu and Kashmir are projects of national importance and law-enforcing agencies should take action against anyone obstructing the construction. "There should be no (political) interference and it should be viewed very seriously," Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. The chief minister was responding to reports that the company executing the Ratle Power Project in Kishtwar distri ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 15 (PTI) Protests were held on Monday by two organisations in Jammu city alleging discrimination against the region in the selection of the Santosh Trophy football squad by the Sports Council and demanding the scrapping of the list. Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma assured a time-bound and impartial inquiry into the Santosh Trophy team selection, a day after the BJP alleged discrimination against the Jammu region and demanded his resignation. Two organisations -- Shiv ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 15 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday rejected claims of discrimination with Jammu in the team selection for Santosh Trophy and requested politicians to keep sports and education separate from politics. Earlier during the day, Jammu and Kashmir sports minister Satish Sharma assured a time-bound and impartial inquiry into Santosh Trophy team selection, a day after the BJP alleged discrimination with the Jammu region and demanded his resignation. Jammu and ...Read More >
The Indian Statistical Institute campus in Kolkata ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Communal graffiti appeared on the Indian Statistical Institute campus in Kolkata this week * Students launched a counter-protest promoting constitutional values against hatred * The institute condemned the graffiti as a violation of core values and code of conduct Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kolkata: A controversy broke out at a premier institute ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 11 (ANI): BJP National spokesperson CR Kesavan criticised the Congress party on Monday for distancing itself from MP Shashi Tharoor's recent remarks praising veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani and sending birthday wishes on his 98th birthday. In an interaction with ANI, Kesavan questioned the INC's alleged growing intolerance and claimed that the party has now become bigoted, unable to tolerate basic civility and courtesies being extended in public life ...Read More >
The Chief Minister said he would continue to raise the issue of statehood. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Sinha accused Omar Abdullah of misleading people on statehood * The Lt Governor stated that the elected government has all powers and should work for public welfare now * Omar Abdullah criticised the Lt Governor over the Pahalgam terror attack and security responsibility Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps M ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The Supreme Court's order to the Centre on Monday to restart the 100-day job scheme in West Bengal has come as a shot in the arm of Trinamul Congress ahead of the Assembly Election next year. Welcoming the SC judgment, the TMC took a swipe at the BJP for not releasing the funds over the last three years. It said, "The Supreme Court's clear and unequivocal verdict marks the end of an unjust and politically motivated financial blockade. By withholding MGNREGA funds for over three years, ...Read More >
PATNA, Oct 25: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday accused opposition INDIA bloc leaders of treating the Muslim community as a "vote bank" by portraying themselves as their well-wishers. Kumar claimed that while opposition leaders are using various tactics to secure the votes of the minority community, no efforts are being made to give them any significant representation. In a post on X, the CM wrote, "When elections are here, some people (leaders of Opposition parties) are again try ...Read More >
BUDGAM, Oct 23: As part of its ongoing election campaign, BJP organized a rally at Alamdaar Colony, Mirgund in District Budgam, which was addressed by BJP National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K, Tarun Chugh; J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, and General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul. Addressing the gathering, Tarun Chugh launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah-led Government, accusing it of betraying the trust of the people and failing to deliver even a single promise made in its mani ...Read More >
Lucknow: Citing the mob lynching of a Dalit man in Rae Bareli and a case of Dalit elderly who was forced to lick his urine in Lucknow as examples, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that "feudal forces enjoying protection of the BJP govt have added to atrocities, injustice and crime against Dalits in UP.The former UP CM described such incidents as attempts to humiliate the PDA community, comprising Pichde (backward classes), Dalits and slpsankhyaks (minorities) who have come t ...Read More >
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