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Ruchira Kamboj
India at UN says its women will lead the way to Viksit Bharat by 2047

Addressing a special event organised by India on the margins of the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said that "we envision an India where women are self-empowered".

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Bengaluru woman ‘groped’ by man, shares video as proof and raises questions on Constitution
Bengaluru woman ‘groped’ by man, shares video as proof and raises questions on Constitution

Shockingly, police had to let go of the man as the victim did not wish to go further with an FIR because of the ‘trouble that lies ahead’.

Raj Thackeray Meets Amit Shah In Delhi; Likely To Join Hands With BJP To Fight Shiv Sena (UBT)
Raj Thackeray Meets Amit Shah In Delhi; Likely To Join Hands With BJP To Fight Shiv Sena (UBT)

The political atmosphere in Maharashtra has surely heated up after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday reportedly for a discussion over seat sharing ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act: SC declines to pass interim order staying implementation
Citizenship Amendment Act: SC declines to pass interim order staying implementation

Emphasising that the Union government must be given a reasonable time to respond to the interlocutory applications challenging the introduction of 2024 Citizenship Amendment Rules, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, posted the matter for further hearing on April 9.

Four Telangana Maoists killed in encounter with Maharashtra Police
Four Telangana Maoists killed in encounter with Maharashtra Police

Following a tip-off that a large group of Maoists from a neighbouring state had entered the state with nefarious motives, the Gadchiroli Police’s crack C-60 commandos launched a combing operation in Kolamarka hills of Repanpalli division.

HUGE SUPPORT FOR VICTIM SHOPKEEPER IN BENGALURU
Day After Shopkeeper Thrashed In Bengaluru, Jai Shri Ram Chants Erupt In Support Of Victim

People protest after an altercation broke out between a group of people and a shopkeeper during 'Azaan' time. People chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in support of the victim shopkeeper. The altercation was seen on Sunday when the shopkeeper played devotional songs near Siddanna Layout, in Bengaluru. As per latest reports, police have reached the Siddanna Layout to pacify the protestors.

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Supreme Court
Misleading ads by Patanjali: SC summons Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna

A Bench headed by Justice Hima Kohli noted that the ayurvedic company did not reply to the contempt notice issued to it over continued publication of misleading advertisements.

Conman Suresh
BRS leader Kavitha's arrest will open pandora box of corruption, says conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar

“By this arrest of yours Kavita Akka you and all your corrupt associates including the king of corruption my dearest Arvind Kejriwal is going to be exposed to another level,” said Chandrashekhar.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Delhi excise policy case: Kavitha colluded with Kejriwal, Sisodia
Delhi excise policy case: Kavitha colluded with Kejriwal, Sisodia; assets worth over Rs 128 cr attached: ED

The revelation comes after Kavitha, the daughter of BRS supremo and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao was arrested on March 15 from Hyderabad in the case.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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Pm Modi
Committed to combating piracy, terrorism in Indian Ocean region: PM Modi

He said this while appreciating Bulgarian President Rumen Radev's gratitude to the Indian Navy for successfully carrying out a rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Ruen, on Monday..

NDA finalises seat-sharing in Bihar; BJP to contest 17 seats, JD(U) 16
NDA finalises seat-sharing in Bihar; BJP to contest 17 seats, JD(U) 16

The BJP, in a ‘big brother’ role in Bihar, will contest on the highest number of seats, i.e., 17 while the other allies JD (U), LJP, HAM and RLSP will field candidates on 16, 5 and 1 seats respectively.

Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections, ECI Undertakes Significant Reshuffle Of Administrative Officials
Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections, ECI Undertakes Significant Reshuffle Of Administrative Officials

In a move aimed at ensuring a level playing field for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken a significant reshuffle of administrative officials in several states across the country.

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  • Monday, 18 March 2024
PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President; says looking forward to work together
PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President; says looking forward to work together

The 71-year-old secured a fifth term as the head of the state by bagging close to 88 per cent of votes, reportedly the highest ever in Russia's post-Soviet history.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ECI undertakes significant reshuffle of administrative officials
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ECI undertakes significant reshuffle of administrative officials

The ECI on Monday ordered the transfer of Home Secretaries from six states, namely Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, said the sources.

Supreme Court
SC directs SBI to make complete disclosure of electoral bonds details by March 21

The apex court said the details to be disclosed include the unique bond numbers that would reveal the link between the buyers and the recipient political parties.

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