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Odisha Govt Steps In, High-Level Meeting Called Over KIIT Student's Death

Prakriti Lamsal case escalates: Odisha govt steps in, promises swift action

Odisha government has intervened in the Prakriti Lamsal suicide case, calling a high-level meeting at 12:30 PM to discuss action against KIIT University amid growing protests.

Feb 18, 2025

Qatar's Emir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Qatar's Emir accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking his second visit to the country since March 2015 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 18, 2025

Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner

The Central government on Monday announced the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He will be replacing Rajiv Kumar.

Feb 18, 2025

World's first openly gay imam shot dead in Cape Town; had officiated lesbain wedding

Hendricks founded the all inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah Mosque and was a strong advocate of mental health, interfaith dialogue and the need to interpret religions in a far more inclusive spirit.

Feb 18, 2025

J&K government issues notification to 305 liquor shops amid debate over liquor ban

The upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is set to witness a heated debate over the sale and consumption of liquor, as three MLAs have submitted private members' bills seeking a complete ban.

Feb 17, 2025

Nepali student's death at KIIT sparks widespread protests; university accused of negligence

Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B.Tech student from Nepal, was found dead in her hostel room on February 16, 2025, in what authorities suspect to be a case of suicide. Police investigations suggest that Lamsal had been subjected to harassment by her ex-boyfriend, identified as Advik Srivastava.

Feb 17, 2025

Metro fare hike issue: Railway Minister misleading public, says K'taka Minister

Karnataka Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy slammed Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw over his statements on metro fare hike in Bengaluru saying that he was misleading the public.

Feb 17, 2025

EAM Jaishankar meets B'desh Foreign Affairs Advisor, other counterparts in Muscat

B'desh Foreign Affairs Advisor-EAM Jaishankar discussed possibility of holding Yunus-PM Modi meeting

Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, emphasised on the importance of starting the discussions for renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty during his meeting with India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held in Muscat on Sunday

Feb 17, 2025

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow

The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to be staged in Gulmarg from February 22, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall.

Feb 17, 2025

FM Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs

The Centre on Monday launched the 'Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs', which was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 to boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Feb 17, 2025

Bengal school job case: Recommendations taken via SMS, WhatsApp

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths probing the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal have secured crucial clues about recommendations for appointments being made not only on paper but also sent via WhatsApp or SMS and were considered by the authorities concerned.

Feb 17, 2025

Two persons found dead with throat slit in J&K's Billawar, locals link terror angle

Tensions escalated in the Billawar sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district after two local villagers, Shamsher Singh, and Roshan Lal, were found dead with their throats slit in a nearby forest.

Feb 17, 2025

PDP chief slams Omar, BJP over Article 370, J&K's political crisis

Former J&K Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused NC leader Omar Abdullah of covertly supporting the BJP-led government's decision to revoke Articles 370 and 35-A. She warned that any endorsement of this move would legitimize what she termed an "illegal and unconstitutional" action.

Feb 17, 2025

PM Modi-Trump meet reinforces strong Indo-US ties; Indian diaspora welcomes key discussions

The meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the White House underscored the importance of the Indo-U.S. strategic partnership, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to enhancing economic ties, defense cooperation, and global security.

Feb 16, 2025

No smoking in these J&K towns: Gulmarg & Tangmarg declared tobacco free zones

The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Sunday declared the famous ski resort of Gulmarg and the tourist destination of Tangmarg as tobacco-free zones/smoke-free tourist spots.

Feb 16, 2025

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Prakriti Lamsal case escalates: Odisha govt steps in, promises swift action

Qatar's Emir accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner

World's first openly gay imam shot dead in Cape Town; had officiated lesbain wedding

J&K government issues notification to 305 liquor shops amid debate over liquor ban

Nepali student's death at KIIT sparks widespread protests; university accused of negligence

Metro fare hike issue: Railway Minister misleading public, says K'taka Minister

B'desh Foreign Affairs Advisor-EAM Jaishankar discussed possibility of holding Yunus-PM Modi meeting

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow

FM Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs

Bengal school job case: Recommendations taken via SMS, WhatsApp

Two persons found dead with throat slit in J&K's Billawar, locals link terror angle

PDP chief slams Omar, BJP over Article 370, J&K's political crisis

PM Modi-Trump meet reinforces strong Indo-US ties; Indian diaspora welcomes key discussions

No smoking in these J&K towns: Gulmarg & Tangmarg declared tobacco free zones

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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