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Congress did not conduct caste census after Independence, said Akhilesh Yadav. (File) Cracks are now more prominent in the Opposition’s INDIA alliance with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioning why the previous Congress-led governments did not conduct caste census when they were in power. Mr Yadav’s comment highlights the differences between the two parties that …
India, in a significant diplomatic move, has spearheaded recommendations for Canada to fortify measures preventing attacks on worship places and effectively address hate speech. The proposals were presented during the UN Human Rights Council Review meeting, where diplomats from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka shared their insights and recommendations. Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain noted legislative …
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert on Monday, indicating the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on 13 and 14 November. In wake of heavy rainfall forecast, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for educational institutions, including professional …
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the killers of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal were “BJP people” and that the BJP was raking up the issue to whip up tensions ahead of the November 25 elections in the state, adding that “there are many mysteries to the case.” Gehlot’s remarks came as Prime Minister …
ANI | Updated: Nov 14, 2023 05:10 IST Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 14 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for educational institutions, including professional colleges, in Mayiladuthurai District on November 14 in wake of the forecast of heavy rainfall.This comes as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert on …
Billionaire industrialist Gautam Singhania on Monday said he has separated from his wife Nawaz, in an announcement that comes amid speculation over the future of the 32-year relationship. Singhania, the chairman and managing director of Raymond, who’s net worth is reported to be over Rs 11,000 crore, made the announcement over the microblogging platform X, …
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom to give “new impetus to the friendly ties”, Monday said India and Britain are currently focusing on a free trade agreement (FTA) and hoped that both the countries would find a “landing point” workable for both of them. The …
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought approval from Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena to file an FIR against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain to probe the alleged extortion of protection money from high-profile prisoners, including Sukesh Chandrashekhar, in return for a comfortable life in jail, news agency PTI reported. The Delhi …
Kannur: A gunbattle took place between Kerala Police’s commando wing Thunderbolts and militants of banned outfit, CPI(Maoist) in the forest at Uruppumkutty near Ayyankunnu in Irritty in Kannur district on Monday. The exchange of fire was reported within the limits of the Karikkottakari Police Station around 9.30 am. Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) DIG, Putta Vimaladitya said …
A massive crowd gathered at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on Monday to board the train for Raxaul, Bihar ahead of the Chhath Puja celebrations. In a video posted by news agency PTI, the people were seen thronging the station even before the train arrived. Passengers gather to board a train to reach their hometowns for …