CM Nitish Kumar demands Special Category Status for Bihar during Eastern Zonal Council meeting
The demand for special category status has been revived afresh after the release of the caste and economic survey data.
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ earns Rs 660 crore at global box office
While it is running successfully in theatres, a section of critics and viewers have slammed "Animal", calling it misogynistic and graphically violent.
Karni Sena chief’s murder: Two shooters among three nabbed in Chandigarh
Gogamedi was gunned down in the living room of his house in Jaipur on Dec 5. The police had identified the two alleged killers as Rohit Rathore from Jaipur and Nitin Fauji from Haryana.
UN special rapporteur condemns lack of accountability for crimes in Afghanistan
Richard Bennett, during a conference on 'Accountability for Crimes Committed in Afghanistan', said the country, for decades, has been experiencing impunity for violations of human rights.
China is hardening against dissent, rights groups say as they mark International Human Rights Day
A new report by Safeguard Defenders alleges that China's government has stepped up its use of "collective punishment" against the loved ones of human rights advocates in recent years.
India’s coal imports drop over 4 per cent to 148 million in April-October period
Coking coal imports were at 33.74 MT during the first seven months of the ongoing financial year, slightly up against 32.74 MT in the year-ago period.
Know the last-minute tax saving options for individuals
Apart from several investment tools such as ELSS, PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, interest on home loan and donations can also help save taxes
”Buy now pay later model to see short-term impact on credit access’
RBI recently advised banks to exercise caution with unsecured loans, as they have grown significantly faster; it also increased risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks.
Consensus on ‘global goal on adaptation’ elusive
Multiple observers point to a complete deadlock orchestrated mainly by the US, UK & EU Draft text silent on finance
BSP chief Mayawati names nephew Akash Anand her political successor
BSP’s Shahjahanpur district unit chief Udayveer Singh told reporters that Akash has been declared the ‘uttaradhikari’ by Mayawati.
Tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai is Chhattisgarh CM
Swearing-in likely on December 12-13 with two deputy CMs; former CM Raman Singh may become Speaker
Next INDIA bloc meeting to be held in Delhi on December 19
The likely slogan, “Main Nahin, Hum” (We, Not Me), reflects the opposition parties’ collective effort to counter Modi.
Suspense over MP CM name likely to end this evening
The dark horses include national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya (a Vaishya) and Sumer Singh Solanki (first time tribal MP).
MCD holds camps to train citizens on correct process to geo-tag properties
Citizens were informed that the MCD has launched a mobile app for geo-tagging of all residential and non-residential properties.
Delhi police detain students marching to Jantar Mantar on Human Rights Day
Some students’ organisations alleged the police manhandled them and took the detained students to some undisclosed location and thrashed them, allegations that were rejected by the Delhi Police.
Roads to Delhi airport blocked due to wedding season
The roads to the airport are best avoided during the wedding seasons as all the pathways to the ‘dream’ farm venue sites lead from there.
SC to pronounce verdict on Monday on pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 in J&K
Apex court held 16 hearings from Aug 2 to Sep 5, 2023, on 23 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of scrapping Article 370 and subsequent reorganisation of J&K into Union Territories.
Upgraded Vrinda finds joy in batting, gets ready for WPL debut
Eventually, when her teammates told her that UP Warriorz had signed her for Rs 1.3 crore, she couldn’t believe it.
Karimnagar man’s weekly mission to feed the needy
In the heart of Karimnagar, Kannaiah’s service activities for the underprivileged commenced on Independence Day, a noble tradition sustained every Tuesday with free food distribution to the needy.
Uttar Pradesh: Eight burnt alive after car suffers tyre burst, rams into dumper on highway
Reportedly, the car suffered a tyre burst resulting in a head-on collision with a dumper coming from Uttarakhand. It was followed by a loud explosion as the two vehicles went up in flames.