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BJP's Somaiya files complaint against Congress' Jagtap over EC 'pet dog' remark

BJP's Somaiya lodges complaint against Congress leader Jagtap over 'Pet Dog' remark to Election Commission

BJP leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) and the Mumbai Police Commissioner, demanding strict action against Congress leader Bhai Jagtap for allegedly insulting the poll panel with derogatory remarks.

Nov 30, 2024

ICC Board meeting on Champions Trophy 2025 postponed for Saturday

The crucial meeting of the Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC), originally scheduled for Friday at 4 pm, has been rescheduled for Saturday, meaning that the drama surrounding the Champions Trophy venue will likely last for at least another day.

Nov 29, 2024

Surrogacy: NHRC questions Telangana Police over harassment of women

Taking note of media reports, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has questioned Telangana Police over the allegations of harassment of women under the garb of promoting surrogacy facilities.

Nov 29, 2024

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Introspection After PDP's Electoral Setback

Following the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) worst-ever performance in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, party president Mehbooba Mufti held a critical meeting with senior leaders at the party headquarters in Jammu. The PDP, for the first time since its formation in 1999, secured only three seats, a significant decline from its earlier standings.

Nov 29, 2024

Dropout Rate for Girls Rises in J&K Despite Enrolment Drive Success; Stands at 6.3%

Despite the authorities' claims of success in boosting student enrolment through the "Aao School Chalein Campaign," the dropout rate of female students at the secondary education level in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 6.3% during the 2021-22 academic year.

Nov 29, 2024

SC to hear plea today seeking stay on Sambhal mosque survey

The Supreme Court is set to hear on Friday a plea filed by the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee seeking a stay on a district court-ordered survey of the mosque to verify if the disputed structure was originally the Harihar temple.

Nov 29, 2024

Parliament Winter Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act; Healthcare in focus

Parliament Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act, Healthcare in focus

After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet.

Nov 29, 2024

Social media ban gives companies responsibility to protect children: Australian PM

Social media ban for children under 16 now becomes 'law' in Australia

With bipartisan support, the bill of social media ban for children under 16 passed the Senate of Australia. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared Friday that social media companies have a social responsibility to protect children after parliament passed laws banning under-16s from using their platforms.

Nov 29, 2024

Last day of Bihar Assembly Winter Session likely to be stormy

Bihar Assembly: Last day of Winter Session likely to be stormy

The last day of the winter session of the Bihar Assembly may again witness stormy scenes with the opposition seeking disruption on various issues.

Nov 29, 2024

Diljit shares meal pics from chartered flight, Ranveer Brar says 'paneer tagda lagda ai'

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh shared a picture of his satiating meal in his chartered flight, which caught the eye of chef Ranveer Brar, who praised the food on the table and said "paneer tagda lagda ai".

Nov 29, 2024

Two IEDs recovered by security forces in J&K's Poonch

Security Forces recover two IEDs in J&K's Poonch

Security forces said on Friday that they recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive material in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

Nov 29, 2024

Stock Market: Nifty, Sensex opens in green, media and pharma stocks shine

The Indian stock market opened in green on Friday as buying was seen in the Media and Pharma sector in early trade.

Nov 29, 2024

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts.

Nov 29, 2024

Indian startups raise $9.2 bn in VC funding from January to October: Report

About 984 venture capital (VC) funding deals were announced in India during January-October 2024, and the total disclosed funding value of these jumped by 44.4 per cent YoY to $9.2 billion during the same period.

Nov 29, 2024

After meeting HM Amit Shah in Delhi, Mahayuti leaders to huddle in Mumbai

After meeting HM Amit Shah in Delhi, Mahayuti leaders to gather in Mumbai

After a two-and-half-hour-long meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on November 28 night in Delhi where Fadnavis' name has reportedly been finalised as the Maharashtra Chief Minister, the Mahayuti leaders, including Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will now meet in Mumbai.

Nov 29, 2024

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India

BJP's Somaiya lodges complaint against Congress leader Jagtap over 'Pet Dog' remark to Election Commission

ICC Board meeting on Champions Trophy 2025 postponed for Saturday

Surrogacy: NHRC questions Telangana Police over harassment of women

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Introspection After PDP's Electoral Setback

Dropout Rate for Girls Rises in J&K Despite Enrolment Drive Success; Stands at 6.3%

SC to hear plea today seeking stay on Sambhal mosque survey

Parliament Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act, Healthcare in focus

Social media ban for children under 16 now becomes 'law' in Australia

Bihar Assembly: Last day of Winter Session likely to be stormy

Diljit shares meal pics from chartered flight, Ranveer Brar says 'paneer tagda lagda ai'

Security Forces recover two IEDs in J&K's Poonch

Stock Market: Nifty, Sensex opens in green, media and pharma stocks shine

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

Indian startups raise $9.2 bn in VC funding from January to October: Report

After meeting HM Amit Shah in Delhi, Mahayuti leaders to gather in Mumbai

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh