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J&K govt reviews reservation policies; forms 3-member Cabinet Sub-Committee

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has officially constituted a three-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to review reservation policies in the Union Territory. The Committee, supported by the Social Welfare Department, will submit its findings to the Council of Ministers.

Dec 10, 2024

Centre brought Rohingyas to J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Former J&K Chief Minister and President of the ruling National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday that Rohingyas were brought to Jammu by the Central government and providing them basic amenities was the responsibility of the J&K government.

Dec 10, 2024

Seven killed in major road accident in Hathras; CM Yogi expresses grief

At least seven people lost their lives in a major road accident near Jaitpur village on the Bareilly-Mathura road in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Kejriwal has 'destroyed' Delhi, say locals on 'Sheesh Mahal' row

Delhi residents have criticised AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the BJP released a video of his former official residence, what the party refers to as 'Sheesh Mahal'.

Dec 10, 2024

S.M. Krishna shared close bond with us, says RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday expressed condolences for the death of veteran politician S.M. Krishna and said that he shared a close bond with them.

Dec 10, 2024

NDA leaders slam Lalu Prasad for objectionable remark against Nitish Kumar

The NDA leaders slammed RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday for his objectionable remark against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his proposed 'Mahila Samvad Yatra'.

Dec 10, 2024

'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad HC judge

The Supreme Court said it has taken note of the controversial speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court.

Dec 10, 2024

PM Modi could soon embark on a historic visit to Kuwait

Enhancing ongoing close cooperation and solid partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could soon visit Kuwait in what would be the first visit by an Indian PM to the key West Asian country

Dec 10, 2024

President Murmu spotlights cybercrimes, climate change as threats to human rights

Addressing the Human Rights Day celebrations organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, highlighted the growing challenges posed by cybercrimes and climate change to human rights.

Dec 10, 2024

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar

The Congress and its allies in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, with INDIA bloc members formally submitting a proposal to this effect to the Secretary General of the upper house.

Dec 10, 2024

Fake call centre racket busted in Kolkata, 19 arrested

Kolkata Police have busted a major call centre racket in the state capital after arresting 19 people, said officials on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Ivy League engineer, computer game developer charged with killing CEO of health insurer

A highly talented Ivy League-educated computer game developer with engineering degrees has been charged with murdering the CEO of the largest US health insurance company, ending a six-day manhunt.

Dec 10, 2024

BEST e-bus crash: Toll reaches 7; rookie driver nabbed

The toll in the BEST electric bus tragedy toll climbed to seven dead and another 34 injured as it emerged that the driver at the wheel was a rookie.

Dec 10, 2024

K'taka Lokayukta raids 10 locations in DA case

The Karnataka Lokayukta was, on Tuesday, conducting raids at more than 10 locations across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, in a disproportionate assets case.

Dec 10, 2024

BJP hails 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; BJD cautiously optimistic

As the crucial 'One Nation, One Election' Bill is set to be introduced in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, both the BJP and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) have expressed cautious optimism, calling for a closer look at the Centre's proposal.

Dec 10, 2024