MNS at risk of losing recognition, symbol after drawing blank in Maharashtra polls
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena faces loss of recognition and iconic symbol after dismal performance in state Assembly election.
SC order upholds the inclusion of ‘socialist, secular’ in the Preamble of the Constitution
Supreme Court upholds 'socialist, secular' in Constitution Preamble, allowing for retrospective amendments and welfare state principles.
Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue
Floor leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance met on Monday ahead of the start of Parliament's winter session and decided to raise the issue of alleged corruption in the Adani Group and demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the matter.11111111111111111111111111
An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says
The report said that despite efforts to prevent the killing of women and girls by countries, their killings “remain at alarmingly high levels.”
Parliament Winter Session: Protests Over Adani Charges Force Adjournment Of Both Houses
The opposition has demanded a debate in both houses of Parliament on the Adani bribery scandal. They are also attacking the government over the Manipur violence and the Sambhal clashes.
SP MP, MLA's son booked over Sambhal violence
Seven FIRs have been lodged in connection with the violence over a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, naming Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son Sohail Iqbal as accused. Three people were killed and scores of others injured on Sunday as protesters opposing the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid clashed with police. The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders and barred the entry of outsiders into Sambhal till November 30.
Crime rising quickest in the UK in beloved spa town
Police say the theft problem is growing faster in the this city than anywhere else in the country.
Tamil Nadu Assembly session to commence on December 9
The next session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to commence at 9.30 a.m. on December 9, Speaker M. Appavu announced on Monday (November 25, 2024). Interacting with reporters in his chamber at the Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex on the Fort St. George campus in Chennai, the Speaker said the House’s Business Advisory Committee would decide on the duration of the sitting.
NASS Roundup: Tinubu’s request for $2.2bn loan, sack of CCT chair, other top stories from Senate
The Senate approved a fresh request by President Bola Tinubu to borrow $2.209bn to finance the 2024 budget.
Supreme Court trashes pleas challenging insertion of ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’ in Preamble to Constitution
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a clutch of petitions challenging the insertion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.
Simon Ekpa’s arrest, sacking of UNIZIK VC, other top stories from South-east
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria’s south-east within the past week
Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear
This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.
Inventor of Sarco death pods say he will bring device to UK - despite first user being found with 'strangulation marks'
The inventor of 'death pods' that kill the user with liquid nitrogen and give them a view in their final moments has vowed to bring his device to the UK if assisted dying is approved.
Post-poll violence breaks out in Jharkhand after announcement of results
Following the election results in Jharkhand, several incidents of violence, vandalism, and clashes have been reported across various parts of the state, and are being attributed to political...
Anchor of British warship that sank in 1890 is found decorating home
HMS Serpent, a British torpedo cruiser, was lost in a storm off the treacherous Costa da Morte or 'Coast of Death' in 1890, during her first commission.
'Jal Jungle Zameen Trumped Roti Beti Mati'
'Jairam Mahto's new party dented the NDA because he pulled a lot of the OBC vote.'
Families of loyalist paramilitary victims seek damages
A civil legal action seeking damages from the British government for relatives of victims of loyalist paramilitaries has opened in Belfast.
RG Kar protests: Supreme Court orders SIT probe into custodial torture of woman
Supreme Court orders SIT probe into woman's alleged torture in police custody over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder protests.
'Easy, convenient, cheap': How single-use plastic rules the world
Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use.
FG woes as 'Harris hop' morphs into a halt
The Fine Gael election campaign is in big trouble.
BJP Kerala chief Surendran evasive on reports about resignation after Palakkad bypoll debacle
BJP Kerala State president K. Surendran evades questions about resignation amid election defeat, faces internal party tensions.
Samajwadi Party slams UP govt over Sambhal violence, calls it orchestrated
The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Monday strongly criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the violence and stone-pelting incident in Sambhal, which has claimed four lives so far.
At book reading, Dutch journalist recounts exposé on Heineken’s unethical practices in Africa
The book details what the author described as Heineken’s unethical operations, such as high-level corruption, suppression of local brewers, and collaborations with authoritarian regimes and rebel factions in Africa.
T.N. revenue staff to go on indefinite strike from Nov. 26
The members of the Tamil Nadu Revenue Officials’ Association (TNROA) will go on an indefinite strike and stage a sit-in protest across the State from Tuesday (November 26, 2024), pressing for their demands to be met by the State government.
RG Kar protests: SC orders probe against Kolkata cops
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered an SIT investigation into the alleged torture of a woman in police custody following her arrest over protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Adani case raises issue of extraterritorial application of American laws: Attorney
Gautam Adani faces $265 million bribery charges in the US, raising questions about extraterritorial application of American laws.
Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year
Both the House and Senate will be in Republican control, limiting the potential impact the CBC and congressional Democrats more broadly.
Sena cites Bihar model as BJP pushes Fadnavis for CM
The race for the Maharashtra Chief Minister post has intensified following the Mahayuti coalition's landslide victory in the state assembly polls. The Shiv Sena has backed Eknath Shinde for the top job, citing the Bihar model, while the BJP has thrown its weight behind Devendra Fadnavis, emphasizing his leadership qualities and understanding of the state. The BJP's preference for Fadnavis stems from its dominance in the alliance with 132 seats, compared to Shiv Sena's 57 seats. Amidst these developments, both parties have held meetings to discuss the matter, while Fadnavis and other BJP leaders have denied any dispute over the CM's post.
'Hum Honge Kamyaab': MP's social awareness campaign for women's safety
The Madhya Pradesh government launched a social awareness campaign 'Hum Honge Kamyaab' on Monday to ensure women's safety.
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