India
Rajasthan Assembly Session Begins: MLAs Arrive Barefoot, on Tractors
The MLAs were demanding that Rajasthani language be declared a valid language for the swearing-in ceremony.
Six Pilgrims, on Way to Perform Ritual on Makar Sankranti, Drown as Boat Capsizes in Maharashtra
The deceased hailed from villages along the river in the tribal-dominated district in north Maharashtra, police said.
'Govt Provided Enough Jobs in Last 5 Years, Data Unable to Capture it’
Indicating that there was a need to change and upgrade government systems, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said the process of appraisal in government wherein the appraisee is shown his performance review defeats the purpose of an "honest" review.
To Promote Scientific Temper, DD Science, India Science Channels Launched
The channels will have science based documentaries, studio based discussions, virtual walkthroughs of scientific institutions, interviews and short films and will be completely free to access, said Director General, Doordarshan, Supriya Sahu.
30 Lakh Ganga Sagar Pilgrims Take Holy Dip on Makar Sankranti
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has also been monitoring the fair and has been advising the officials from time to time.
BSF Officer Killed in Pakistan Sniper Fire Along International Border in J&K's Kathua
The BSF troops were carrying out border domination along the IB, when snipers of Pakistan Rangers opened fire on them at around 1050 hours in Hiranagar-Samba sector of Kathua district, a senior BSF officer said.
Supreme Court Slams Brakes on BJP Rath Yatra in Bengal, But Allows Rallies and Public Meetings
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked BJP's West Bengal unit to submit a revised schedule of its proposed 'rath yatra' with the authorities and seek necessary approvals.
'Here to Reclaim Our Lost Space in Religion': How Hijra Community is Creating History at Kumbh Mela
The Kinnars first received recognition within the domain of religious practice when the Ujjain-based Akhada, the Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti invited the Kinnar Akhada for their annual meeting in New Delhi in November 2018
Delhi HC Stays JNU Circular Mandating Marking of Attendance by Faculty
Justice Suresh Kait stayed the operation of the November 13, 2018 circular of the authorities and sought response of Jawaharlal Nehru University on a plea by a teacher challenging the circular.
Jharkhand CM Assures Policeman to Look Into Demand for Salary for 13 Months in a Year
The Jamshedpur Police Association welcomed the announcement but said such assurances had been given earlier also.
12 Delhi-bound Trains Delayed as Dense Fog Affects Visibility in the Capital
As chilly conditions continue to persist in Delhi, a number of trains and airlines are running late due to dense fog and poor visibility in the region.
On Special Trains, Pravasi Bharatiya Delegates to be Served North Indian Veg Food
The government has constituted the committee to decide on the logistics around the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas being held at Varanasi, represented in the Lok Sabha by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from January 21-23.
Jadavpur University Professor’s Controversial Comment on Virginity Kicks Up a Row on Social Media
He has specialisation in Political Sociology, Political Thought, Constitution and Government, Human Rights and Law, Development Administration, Ethnicity and Terrorism.
Justice AK Sikri, SC Judge Who Voted Against CBI Chief, Rejects Centre's Post-Retirement Offer
It is reported that Justice Sikri's consent was sought in the first week of December 2019 and has no connection with the CBI matter for which he became the CJI nominee only in January.
6 Killed, 40 Injured After Bus Carrying Pilgrims Collides With Truck in UP
The incident took place in Kalyanpur area. The bus was carrying pilgrims from Kanpur to Allahabad, the police said.
There Have Been 169 #MeToo Complaints in Private Industries Since 2017: WCD Ministry
The maximum complaints were received by the Finance Ministry (21), followed by the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Defence at 16.
