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Progress In Women's Leadership In India's Panchayati Raj System Discussed In UN

Asian News International | Saturday May 04, 2024, New York

India's Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, shed light on the remarkable progress made in women's leadership within India's Panchayati Raj system, saying, "India prides itself on a unique system of rural governance known as the Panchayati Raj

Garry Kasparov Issues Clarification After Post On Rahul Gandhi Goes Viral

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

Russian chess great Garry Kasparov hoped that his "little joke" on Indian politics does not pass for "advocacy or expertise" after his social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's love for the game went viral.

Wayanad Reacts After Rahul Gandhi Agrees To Contest From UP's Raebareli

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 04, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

With Rahul Gandhi deciding to contest the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh as well, there were mixed reactions from people in Kerala's Wayanad.

Video: Telangana Congress Candidate Slaps Woman During Campaign

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 04, 2024, Hyderabad

Senior Congress leader and party candidate from Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency T. Jeevan Reddy, has landed in a controversy after he slapped a woman.

Delhi Court Orders Action Against Spurious Oxytocin Use In Dairy Colonies

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet P.S. Arora ruled that administering Oxytocin without proper authorisation constitutes an offence under the relevant legislation.

"Remain Vigilant": India Issues Travel Advisory Over Israel-Iran Tensions

Asian News International | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday advised Indian nationals travelling to the two countries to "remain vigilant" and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy.

Vote For INDIA Bloc Candidates To Protect Democracy: Shashi Tharoor In Goa

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 04, 2024, Panji

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday urged the people of Goa to vote for INDIA bloc candidates in the Lok Sabha elections "to protect democracy, diversity, stop corruption and 'washing machine politics'".

Uddhav Thackeray Won't Answer Because He Is Scared...: Amit Shah

Asian News International | Saturday May 04, 2024, Sangli, Maharashtra

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for "not answering" issues related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and ban on Popular Front of India (PFI) due to "his new vote bank."

Rohith Vemula Suicide Case: Family To Challenge Police's Closure Report

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 04, 2024, Hyderabad

The family of University of Hyderabad student Rohith Vemula on Friday said it will legally contest the Telangana Police's closure report in his 2016 suicide case.

Lok Sabha Polls: 1st Third Gender Candidate Files Nomination From Delhi

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

The first third gender candidate so far in the Lok Sabha polls in the national capital, filed his nomination papers from the South Delhi constituency on Friday.

In Pics: Crisis-Hit Manipur's Meitei Community Holds Solidarity Meet In Delhi, Seeks Justice

NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

The Meitei community of violence-hit Manipur held a protest demanding justice in Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday, the day ethnic violence broke out with the Kuki-Zo tribes last year.

Consider Changes In Law To Avoid Misuse Of 'Cruelty Against Women' Clauses: Supreme Court

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider making necessary changes in sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to avoid its misuse for lodging false complaints after taking into consideration the pragmatic realities.

"Tolerance Foundation Of Sound Marriage": Supreme Court In Dowry Case

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday said tolerance and respect are the foundation of a sound marriage and petty quibbles should not be blown out of proportion.

"Don't Give Him Too Much Importance": Smriti Irani's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi

Reported by Marya Shakil | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

Dripping confidence after the Congress decided not to field Rahul Gandhi against her in Amethi, Union Minister Smriti Irani has said this is a sign of the Congress conceding the 79th out of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats to the BJP.

"Win Rae Bareli Before...": Russian Legend Gary Kasparov On Rahul Gandhi's Love For Chess

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 04, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's favourite chess player Garry Kasparov appears to have taken note of his fondness for the game and has some advice for him -- "first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top".