Doctor rape-murder: Mamata defends Kolkata Police a day after HC orders CBI probe

IANS | August 14, 2024 8:57 PM

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) A day after the Calcutta High Court questioned Kolkata Police over its investigation into the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here last week, and handed over the probe into the matter to the CBI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday defended the city's police department, describing it "one of the best in the country".

Chanakya National Law University V-C supports proposed 'reforms' in Waqf Act

IANS | August 14, 2024 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Amid heated debate over 'reforms' in the Wafq Act, a leading academic and legal scholar, Faizan Mustafa, has extended support to the proposed changes, saying that this will open gates for 'diversification' of the Muslim body.

Acclaiming Indian civilisation’s contribution to the world (IANS Opinion)

By Parveen Chopra | August 14, 2024 10:17 AM

New York: On November 5, Kamala Harris may be elected as the first South Asian President of the US. If the Donald Trump-JD Vance ticket wins, Usha Vance will become the first Hindu Second Lady.

'Ladki Bahin' dole: Maha MLA threatens to take back money if people don’t vote for MahaYuti govt

Quaid Najmi | August 12, 2024 7:47 PM

Amravati/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) In a shocking statement, an independent MLA supporting the MahaYuti government on Monday virtually threatened to take back the Rs 1,500 per month dole in the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme if the beneficiaries don't vote it (MahaYuti) back to power.

Farmers rejoice over launch of climate resilient varieties, share experience of meeting PM Modi

IANS | August 11, 2024 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding and climate resilient varieties of crops at the India Agricultural Research Institute in the national capital. The 109 varieties of 61 crops included 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops.

August 11: Commemorating Balochistan's struggle for sovereignty (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 11, 2024 5:32 PM

New Delhi: August holds substantial historical significance for South Asia. While the Independence days of India and Pakistan on August 15 and August 14, respectively, are well known, the importance of August 11 for the Baloch people and Balochistan is less recognised.

PM Modi's day-long visit rekindles hope amid despair in landslide-ravaged Wayanad (Roundup)

IANS | August 10, 2024 8:06 PM

New Delhi/Wayanad, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday returned to Delhi after visiting the landslide-struck Wayanad in Kerala where he took stock of the overall situation in the aftermath of the disaster, met and interacted with survivors, besides holding crucial meetings with top officials , including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Punjabi superiority complex in Pakistan - roots of racist discrimination (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 9, 2024 10:00 PM

New Delhi: The social fabric of Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, woven from diverse ethnicities, languages, and cultures. Among these, the Punjabi community holds a distinctive position, often perceived as the dominant ethnic group within the country's socio-political landscape. This dominance has given rise to what many describe as a Punjabi superiority complex, a phenomenon that significantly influences inter-ethnic relations and perpetuates racial discrimination.

Adani Foundation receives 'Van Pandit Award' for afforestation initiatives in Mundra

IANS | August 9, 2024 8:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 9 (IANS) The Adani Foundation on Friday said it has won the ‘Van Pandit Award’ for planting more than 1,70,000 trees in Gujarat's Mundra in 2022-23.

13-yr-old TN girl performs Bharatanatyam for 3 hours, raises fund for Wayanad

IANS | August 9, 2024 3:26 PM

Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) In a moving gesture, thirteen-year-old Harini Sri from Tamil Nadu performed Bharatanatyam continuously for three hours to raise fund for the victims of the landslide in Kerala's Wayanad.

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Doctor rape-murder: Mamata defends Kolkata Police a day after HC orders CBI probe

Chanakya National Law University V-C supports proposed 'reforms' in Waqf Act

Acclaiming Indian civilisation’s contribution to the world (IANS Opinion)

'Ladki Bahin' dole: Maha MLA threatens to take back money if people don’t vote for MahaYuti govt

Farmers rejoice over launch of climate resilient varieties, share experience of meeting PM Modi

August 11: Commemorating Balochistan's struggle for sovereignty (IANS Analysis)

PM Modi's day-long visit rekindles hope amid despair in landslide-ravaged Wayanad (Roundup)

Punjabi superiority complex in Pakistan - roots of racist discrimination (IANS Analysis)

Adani Foundation receives 'Van Pandit Award' for afforestation initiatives in Mundra

13-yr-old TN girl performs Bharatanatyam for 3 hours, raises fund for Wayanad

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