Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, earlier accused BJP-RSS workers of carrying out the alleged ritual and called it a form of untouchability. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the filing of an FIR against those allegedly involved.
The court had ordered the event to be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The rally, however, went beyond 3 p.m., as the former Chief Minister could not finish her speech in time
"If the social situation remains unchanged, it is certainly a matter of concern for our government as well," Union Minister Chirag Paswan, whose Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) is an ally of the BJP at the Centre, said.
‘Not Rejected Foreign Aid’ Including India: Nepal Seeks Targeted Help Amid Floods
The MEA says at least 287 Indians remain missing as on Saturday, August 29, and in addition, 128 persons of Indian origin are also missing following the disaster
A new MD is awaited at a time when the metro’s ₹1,957-crore Kakkanad extension is due for commissioning in a year, after which KMRL is expected to shift focus to the third phase
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37 Reuters At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot BBC Russian attack on Ukrainian ammunition warehouse triggers waves of blasts, killing 37 CNN 37 Killed After Russian Strike on Weapons Depot as Ukraine Blames Negligence The New York Times 37...
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has raised concerns over hate speech, hate crimes, citizenship policies, and the treatment of minorities in India. The committee made several recommendations, while the Indian government rejected what it called “sweeping generalisations” in the findings.
Maharashtra’s proposed Private Coaching Centres Bill, 2026 seeks to regulate coaching institutes with new rules on admissions, fees, safety standards and student welfare. From banning school-coaching tie-ups to restricting enrolment of children below 13, here’s everything you need to know about the proposed law and its impact on students, parents...
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the TMCP foundation day programme, alleging violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The case has sparked a fresh political controversy in the state.
After a devastating glacier collapse and avalanche in Nepal, a mother believed she had lost her two sons forever. But against all odds, her 8-year-old son survived alone in the forest before being rescued and airlifted to safety, leading to an emotional reunion that has touched hearts across the country.
Aftab Ahmed Ansari was a key member of the Dubai-based Asif Reza Commando Force, a wing of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami
In his address at the D.S. Borker Memorial Lecture on ‘My Vision of India 2047’, the former High Court judge said the judiciary of 2047 would be better served if ‘today’s judges act swiftly on complaints of grave State excesses’
However, in its clarification, the RGUHS said that the university has been consistently undertaking necessary verification and communication of institutional details as part of its efforts to maintain accurate and reliable information relating to its affiliated institutions
The Union Petroleum Ministry stated that the government funded support would translate to only a 28% increase in price of CBG offtake.
Hyderabad property market remains strong: CREDAI
The BRS leader says the govt. has failed to keep any of the pre-poll promises made to the small section of the society
District Collector has warned residents along the Manali and Karuvannur rivers to remain vigilant as the water level in the rivers could rise by up to 30 cm from the present level following the release of water from the dam
Telangana SIR: Voters must be informed hearing date 2 days ahead The Siasat Daily Voters who provided their 2002 SIR details remain unmapped in Telangana, owing to glitchy software The Hindu Telangana CM asks EC for 4 more weeks for SIR claims, says voters need time to prove identity Telegraph India Telangana CM Revanth urges ECI to extend SIR...
Nepal floods: ‘Bodies buried in slush, families refusing food’, Khalsa Aid volunteers witness devastation The Hindu Nepal floods latest: Rescue efforts enter fifth day with more than 2,400 missing after flash flood BBC Families still await news from Nepal, no clarity yet on 37 people missing from Bengal Telegraph India The Bhotekoshi flood | A...
