Trump warns Hamas of 'deadly consequences' if hostages in Gaza not released before his inauguration

IANS | January 8, 2025 7:53 AM

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that "all hell will break out" if Hamas did not release hostages in Gaza before January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US, offering one more stark indication of how much the incoming President would prefer to avoid inheriting the Israel-Hamas war as he prepares to take office in less than two weeks.

Bihar: Woman granted Indian citizenship under CAA after 40 years

IANS | January 6, 2025 9:53 PM

Patna, Jan 6 (IANS) The Indian government has granted citizenship to Sumitra Prasad alias Rani Saha, a woman who had been living in Bihar's Ara city for 40 years.

J&K: Woman member of cooperative marketing society hails PM Modi for turnaround in life

IANS | January 4, 2025 11:44 PM

Jammu, Jan 4 (IANS) Simran, a member of the Sahara Jagriti Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative Marketing Society, highlighted the transformative impact of the NABARD scheme, while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing a massive turnaround in her life.

Govt releases draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, parent’s consent must for data of child

IANS | January 3, 2025 10:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Friday released the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act which make it mandatory for a Data Fiduciary to ensure verifiable consent of a parent before processing any personal data of a child.

Protests intensify in Bihar against BPSC 70th PT Exam; political support grows (Ld)

IANS | January 3, 2025 4:03 PM

Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) The agitation for the re-conduct of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th Preliminary Test (PT) gained significant momentum on Friday as protests erupted across Bihar, drawing widespread participation from students’ unions, political parties, and activists.

SC tags Owaisi’s plea on Places of Worship Act with pending matters

IANS | January 2, 2025 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the tagging of a plea filed by AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi seeking implementation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 with a pending batch of matters.

Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian takes charge as NHRC Chairperson

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Monday took charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Apart from Justice Ramasubramanian, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi also took charge as the member of the NHRC.

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open

IANS | December 30, 2024 8:06 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS) Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' on Monday leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue to operate.

Centre's digitisation drive makes life easier for pensioners

IANS | December 29, 2024 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Centre has implemented several initiatives in 2024 aimed at enhancing the welfare of pensioners, streamlining grievance redressal, and promoting digitisation in pension processes, according to the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) year-end review released on Sunday.

BPSC rules out cancellation of prelims test

IANS | December 27, 2024 11:43 PM

Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) In response to the ongoing protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates, the Commission said on Friday that the 70th Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, will not be cancelled.

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Trump warns Hamas of 'deadly consequences' if hostages in Gaza not released before his inauguration

Bihar: Woman granted Indian citizenship under CAA after 40 years

J&K: Woman member of cooperative marketing society hails PM Modi for turnaround in life

Govt releases draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, parent’s consent must for data of child

Protests intensify in Bihar against BPSC 70th PT Exam; political support grows (Ld)

SC tags Owaisi’s plea on Places of Worship Act with pending matters

Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian takes charge as NHRC Chairperson

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open

Centre's digitisation drive makes life easier for pensioners

BPSC rules out cancellation of prelims test

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