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Sajad Lone clashes with NC MLAs in J&K Assembly over medical college issue

Debate Rekindles Over Existing Reservation Rules in Jammu & Kashmir

The reservation policy in J&K has once again sparked debate after the government clarified that no specific timeline has been set for the CSC tasked with reviewing the existing quota system. Sajad Lone criticized the reservation rules, claiming they disproportionately disadvantage the Kashmiri-speaking population.

Mar 15, 2025

LoP Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to Kanshi Ram

LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to BSP founder Kanshi Ram

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday paid homage to late Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his contribution to social justice and the uplift of marginalised communities.

Mar 15, 2025

Private school teacher arrested for sexually assaulting Class 9 boy in Chennai

Five held for pelting stones at girls' toilet of govt school, assaulting student in K'taka

Five people were arrested on Saturday in connection with pelting stones at the girls' toilet of a government school in Karnataka and assaulting a schoolboy who questioned their act.

Mar 15, 2025

Internet services suspended in parts of Bengal's Birbhum till March 17

Internet suspended in Bengal's Birbhum area till March 17 amid clashes

Internet services have been suspended till March 17 at Sainthia town in Birbhum district of West Bengal following clashes between two groups.

Mar 15, 2025

Karnataka's GSDP to grow at 7.4 pc, to outpace national rate: CM Siddaramaiah

Appeasement Policy? K'taka Cabinet consents for 4 pc quota to Muslims in Govt tenders, Bill soon

The Karnataka government has decided to provide a 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, along with oppressed and backward classes. Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the proposal, and a Bill in this regard will be presented before the state legislature during the ongoing Budget Session.

Mar 15, 2025

The lesser-known face of Cong veteran Chennithala: Championing Dalit rights

Ramesh Chennithala: The lesser-known face of Congress veteran champions Dalit rights

Veteran Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, a towering figure in Kerala's politics, is widely recognised for his contributions to the party. However, a lesser-known facet of his work is his long-standing commitment to Dalit and Adivasi upliftment.

Mar 15, 2025

Mumbai police busts high-profile sex racket, four models rescued, kingpin arrested

The Mumbai police have dismantled a high-profile sex racket operating out of a hotel in the Hiranandani area. They arrested 60-year-old, Shyamsunder Arora and rescued four models from the hotel who work in the film industry.

Mar 15, 2025

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest amid organization ban

After the Union Ministry of Home Affairs banned the Awami Action Committee (AAC), the Jammu and Kashmir administration placed Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, preventing him from offering Friday congregational prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid.

Mar 14, 2025

Jammu's rising singer stabbed to death over Rs 200; caught on camera

Jammu's music fraternity and residents are in shock after rising singer Garrison Marshal was brutally murdered in the city's Prem Nagar area by three drug addicts, including a girl, over a mere Rs 200.

Mar 14, 2025

J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah over security concerns in UT

Following the recent killings of five civilians in the Billawar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, Leader of the Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the security situation in the Union Territory.

Mar 14, 2025

Arms licence scam: UT administration to resubmit prosecution proposal of three IAS officers

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has returned incomplete prosecution proposals concerning three IAS officers allegedly involved in the fake arms license scam in Jammu & Kashmir. The MHA has directed the Union Territory administration to resubmit the proposals within a week.

Mar 14, 2025

HC grants interim relief to ex-K'taka CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case, stays summons on personal appearance

The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee member B.S. Yediyurappa in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case by staying the summons requiring his personal appearance before the First Fast Track Court on March 15.

Mar 14, 2025

TN budget 2025-26: Transgender persons to be inducted into state Home Guard services

In a pioneering move towards inclusivity, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu announced the induction of transgender persons into the Home Guard force. Speaking at the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly while presenting the 2025-26 budget, he stated that transgender individuals would receive appropriate training to assist in traffic management and crowd control during festivals.

Mar 14, 2025

Punjab child abduction case: Accused sustains bullet injuries while trying to escape

In a major action by the Punjab Police, Harpreet Singh, one of the accused arrested for the kidnapping of a seven-year-old boy, sustained bullet injuries while attempting to escape police custody during a follow-up operation to recover illegal weapons, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gagan Ajit Singh on Friday.

Mar 14, 2025

Creators must take the India story to the world, says Piyush Goyal

India to cross $800 billion in exports this year with major share of Services: Piyush Goyal

India is on the path to cross $800 billion in exports this year with the major share of Services exports, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has reiterated.

Mar 14, 2025

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Debate Rekindles Over Existing Reservation Rules in Jammu & Kashmir

LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to BSP founder Kanshi Ram

Five held for pelting stones at girls' toilet of govt school, assaulting student in K'taka

Internet suspended in Bengal's Birbhum area till March 17 amid clashes

Appeasement Policy? K'taka Cabinet consents for 4 pc quota to Muslims in Govt tenders, Bill soon

Ramesh Chennithala: The lesser-known face of Congress veteran champions Dalit rights

Mumbai police busts high-profile sex racket, four models rescued, kingpin arrested

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest amid organization ban

Jammu's rising singer stabbed to death over Rs 200; caught on camera

J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah over security concerns in UT

Arms licence scam: UT administration to resubmit prosecution proposal of three IAS officers

HC grants interim relief to ex-K'taka CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case, stays summons on personal appearance

TN budget 2025-26: Transgender persons to be inducted into state Home Guard services

Punjab child abduction case: Accused sustains bullet injuries while trying to escape

India to cross $800 billion in exports this year with major share of Services: Piyush Goyal

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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