Heavy exchange of fire between India and Pakistan started along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district on Monday evening after the former foiled an infiltration attempt by some armed men from across the border. A suspicious movement was observed along the LoC in Laleali area of Sunderbani by…
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‘Violent protests on CAA are unfortunate, distressing’: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 16: In his first reaction to the protests PM Narendra Modi has said, “violent protests on the Citizenship Amendment Act are unfortunate and deeply distressing”.
Jamia Protests Spill Over to BHU, AMU, TISS Mumbai, Hyd & Kolkata
The chaos at Jamia Millia University on Sunday, 15 December, has sent ripples throughout the country, with students protesting against the incident.
Rioting must stop: CJI Bobde issues stern warning to Jamia students, SC to hear case tomorrow
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it will hear all pleas related to the Jamia Milia Islamia clashes on Tuesday while issuing a stern warning to students to stop riots.
Mandatory To Link PAN With Aadhaar By End Of This Year: Income Tax Dept
In a public release on Sunday the Income tax department said it is mandatory to link your PAN with aadhaar by the end of this year. “Building a better tomorrow! To reap seamless benefits of income tax services, complete the vital link before 31st December, 2019”, read the message from the department. Earlier the deadline…
Climate fight takes a step back with no deal on carbon markets
Madrid: The international effort to rein in fossil fuel pollution took a step backward this weekend after envoys at a marathon round of United Nations talks watered down language on issues they had agreed on in previous years.
Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Voting for fourth phase underway
Polling for the fourth phase of the five-phased Jharkhand Assembly elections began at 7 am on Monday. The polling is scheduled to be held across 15 constituencies in the state and will conclude at 3 pm at Jamua, Bagodar, Giridih, Dumri and Tundi, while for the rest of the seats, the voting will continue till 5 pm, officials of the Election Commission said.
Vocational training centers, not internment camps in Xinjiang: China
China on Sunday said that reports of action against Muslims in Xinjiang province on the basis of religion are completely baseless. There is no internment camp here, but vocational training centers have been set up to combat terrorism, fundamentalism and extremism. China’s statement comes after several countries in the world expressed concern over the atrocities on Uygar Muslims in Xinjiang. Chinese Ambassador Sun Waidong said that Xinjiang has been a victim of terrorism and religious fundamentalism since 1990. Anti-terrorism measures, including the establishment of training centers, have led to a significant decline.
Rajasthan bank sends notice to man demanding him to repay 50 paise due
JHUNHUNU (Rajasthan): Narrating his ordeal about how a public bank had allegedly pasted a notice on his door for 50 paise that was due, and then refused to take it; Jitendra Singh here said that he will sue the bank.
Buses Burnt as Protesters Clash With Cops in South Delhi Over CAA
Buses were set on fire on evening of Sunday, 15 December, in south Delhi as protesters staged a demonstration against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
Bigg Boss 13: Kamya Panjabi blasts Madhurima Tuli for insulting the entire community of ‘eunuch’
In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 13, Kamya Panjabi, Hiten Tejwani and Rashami’s brother Gaurav went inside the house to showcase ‘aaina’ to the inmates. Kamya enters the house as housemates are asked to freeze. Kamya tells Madhurima that during an argument she called Vishal ‘eunuch’ and insulted their entire community. She told Madhurima that since…
Idea of nationwide NRC equivalent to demonetisation of citizenship: Prashant Kishor
PATNA: Political strategist and JD(U) national vice president Prashant Kishor on Sunday came out with a fresh tirade against the National Register for Citizens — which the Centre proposes to implement across the country – a day after he had a meeting with party boss and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Kishor, who had told…
India a safe haven for minorities: Maldives Speaker
The new citizenship law is an internal matter of India, Maldives’ Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed said on Friday while noting that the country has always been a safe haven for persecuted minorities.
As Unnao Rape Survivor Recovers, a Witness Takes Care of Her Home
Kishore was beaten up with the Unnao rape survivor’s father in April 2018, while her father died, he never left Unnao. “The Unnao rape survivor’s uncle had sent me from Delhi to Unnao with medicines for her mother, but as soon as I entered the house, I was dragged out along with the Unnao rape…
‘Is This Federalism?’: Kamal Nath Says CMs Not Consulted on CAB
Nath said the Congress has never supported divisive laws. https://dai.ly/x7p3y6p Speaking on the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress stalwart Kamal Nath on Friday, 13 December, said the grand old party has never supported laws that are divisive in nature. Addressing a gathering at the Indian Women’s Press Corps in…