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J&K govt cracks down on terror sympathisers; sacks two officials with Hizbul links

The terminated employees are Ab. Rehman Naika, a pharmacist in the Health Department, and Zahir Abbas, a teacher in the School Education Department. Both were found to have significant connections to the Hizbul Mujahideen, according to officials.

Nov 29, 2024

Not certain if Siddaramaiah will finish 5-year term: CM's advisor B.R. Patil

Just days after the Karnataka Congress' thumping victory in the bypolls, senior Congress MLA B.R. Patil stated on Friday that it is not certain whether Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would complete his full term.

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

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, demands more central assistance

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in New Delhi on Friday. While thanking him for giving time to meet him at short notice, CM Siddaramaiah submitted a memorandum demanding central assistance and cooperation on some issues.

Nov 29, 2024

AAP's Chadha calls for RS debate on arrest of ISKCON priest, atrocities in Bangladesh

AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday raised a crucial issue in the Rajya Sabha, calling for the suspension of the House's proceedings to discuss the ongoing atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and the recent arrest of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) priest Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Nov 29, 2024

Bengal school job case: SC grants bail to suspended TMC leader Kuntal Ghosh

SC grants bail to suspended TMC leader Kuntal Ghosh in Bengal school job case

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to the suspended youth Trinamool Congress leader, Kuntal Ghosh, in connection with the cash-for-school job case lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Nov 29, 2024

FM Sitharaman in Bihar for two-day visit to boost rural banking, financial inclusion

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Patna on Friday for a two-day visit with the aim to focus on boosting rural banking, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion in the eastern region.

Nov 29, 2024

BJP stages protest over food contamination in Telangana schools

BJP protests against food contamination in Telangana schools

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists on Friday tried to lay siege to Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Sankshema Bhavan here to protest against the food contamination at government-run residential schools and hostels.

Nov 29, 2024

Freedom of religion must be preserved: UK MP over attacks on Hindus in B'desh

U.K.Conservative MP calls for protection of religious freedom amid attacks on Hindus in B'desh

The U.K. Conservative MP Bob Blackman lashed out at the Bangladeshi interim government over the attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August this 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

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

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J&K govt cracks down on terror sympathisers; sacks two officials with Hizbul links

Not certain if Siddaramaiah will finish 5-year term: CM's advisor B.R. Patil

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%

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, demands more central assistance

AAP's Chadha calls for RS debate on arrest of ISKCON priest, atrocities in Bangladesh

SC grants bail to suspended TMC leader Kuntal Ghosh in Bengal school job case

FM Sitharaman in Bihar for two-day visit to boost rural banking, financial inclusion

BJP protests against food contamination in Telangana schools

U.K.Conservative MP calls for protection of religious freedom amid attacks on Hindus in B'desh

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

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

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