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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed “blood” ties with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and declared restoration of statehood – J&K was bifurcated into two union territories in August 2019, after the centre scrapped Article 370 – a “priority” for both him and his party. In a swipe at the Modi government, the Leader of the Opposition remarked, “We expected this (restoration of statehood, a demand of many opposition parties and activists) to be done prior to the election… but it is okay. Elections have been declared… it is a step forward.” Mr Gandhi also urged the people…
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today urged counsels for the Centre and West Bengal governments to not politicise the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder case and stressed that the law is taking its course. The Chief Justice made the observation during a heated exchange between Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta and Bengal government’s counsel Kapil Sibal during the hearing in Supreme Court. Mr Sibal requested the court to take steps so that inciting statements are not made. To this, Mr Mehta responded, “Nobody should make any statement. We have the statement of a sitting minister of the state…
Resident doctors at Delhi’s AIIMS hospital have called off a strike and protests over the rape and murder of a colleague at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital earlier this month. In a statement issued Thursday afternoon the RDA said they had done so after receiving assurances from the Supreme Court, which had urged medical professionals across the country to return to their duties. Original Source
The Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on, entering its 31st month, with no end in sight. The battle for Bakhmut, a crucial Ukrainian city, has been one of the most intense, leaving destruction and devastation in its wake on both sides. The town, once a vibrant salt mining hub with a population of 70,000, has become a symbol of the conflict’s brutality and endurance. The city’s devastation extends beyond its battlefield; it now houses a poignant symbol of Ukraine’s resilience. The National University of Ukraine, renowned for producing Olympic champions, has been repurposed as a rehabilitation center for soldiers wounded in the…
On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, actress and producer Mindy Kaling captivated the audience with her heartfelt support for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Kaling began with a lighthearted remark, saying, “The real reason I’m here is that deep down, I truly believe that as a woman of colour and a single mother of three, it is incredibly important that I be appointed ambassador to Italy.” Mindy Kaling: “The real reason I’m here is that deep down, I truly believe that as a woman of color and a single mother of three, it is incredibly important that I…
The Delhi Police today found and dismantled a terror module that was allegedly inspired by al Qaeda. The operation, which involved joint efforts from police forces across Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, led to the arrest of 14 individuals allegedly linked to the group. The group was reportedly preparing to execute a series of high-profile terrorist activities aimed at establishing a ‘Khilafat’ within India. “The module, as per the current state of operations, was being led by one Dr Ishtiyaq of Ranchi (Jharkhand), and it was aspiring to declare ‘khilafat’ and execute serious terrorist activities within the country,” a Delhi…
Gujarat is one of India’s top business destinations. It has produced some of the country’s top industrialists. But the prosperity isn’t just restricted to cities. Madhapar in Kachchh is known as the ‘richest village in entire Asia’, where the economic prosperity is no less. Residents of the village, on the outskirts of Bhuj, hold fixed deposits worth Rs 7,000 crore, which gives a glimpse of how rich they are. Madhapar is inhabited mostly by the Patel community. Its population is estimated to be around 32,000, up from 17,000 in 2011. The village has 17 banks, including major public and private…
A 90-foot-tall bronze murti of Lord Hanuman, unveiled near Houston, symbolising “a new milestone in the cultural and spiritual landscape of America,” has become the latest landmark in Texas visible from miles away, and the third tallest sculpture in the US. The Statue of Union, as it has been named, is one of the tallest statues in the world and holds several other distinctions: it is the tallest Hanuman murti outside India, the tallest in Texas, and the third tallest statue in the United States, surpassed only by the Statue of Liberty in New York (151 feet) and the Pegasus…
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Mumbai whom she met on social media, police said on Thursday. The Vakola Police Station has registered a case against the 21-year-old man for kidnapping and raping the minor under the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). He was arrested from Goregaon where he lived. According to police sources, the accused, who works in a hotel, and the victim had talked on social media after which the two decided to meet. The accused took the victim to a place in Andheri where he raped her. Later…
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today corrected himself on the pronunciation of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and said he had been pronouncing “Kar” as “Kaar” and Supreme Court judge, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, had pointed out the error to him. The Supreme Court was hearing petitions related to the horrifying rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at the Kolkata hospital. When an advocate mentioned that she was representing junior doctors working at the state-run hospital, the Chief Justice replied, “By the way, Justice Hrishikesh Roy pointed out to me that you kept on saying ‘Kaar’, ‘Kaar’, it’s…