Mohan Bhagwat Calls For Talks On Reservation In "Atmosphere Of Harmony"
India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
There should be a conversation in an atmosphere of harmony between those in favour of reservations and those against it, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday, provoking criticism and allegations that he is telegraphing the ruling BJP's intent of ending quota for the poor and backward castes.
"Will Get Final List From Amit Bhai": BS Yediyurappa On Karnataka Cabinet
Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will finally get a cabinet, over three weeks after he was sworn in following the fall of the previous Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition government.
Tarun Tejpal's Trial To Continue, Rape Charges "Serious", Says Top Court
India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
The trial against Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, accused of raping a junior colleague, will not be cancelled, the Supreme Court said today, noting that the charges against the senior journalist were serious and "an assault on the privacy of the victim."
Schools Reopen In Kashmir But Few Children Show Up: 10 Points
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
A fraction of Kashmir's schools reopened today as the administration said restrictions were being eased in phases after two weeks of a security lockdown to avoid trouble over the centre's decision to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two Union Territories. But while teachers and staff showed up in most of these schools, stud...
Rajnath Singh Hints At 'No First Use' Policy Change Amid Tension With Pak
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 16, 2019
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today underscored that India reserves the right to change its policy of 'No First Use', which has been the cornerstone of India's nuclear weapons policy for decades. The government firmly stands by its 'No First Use' policy but "what happens in future will depend on the circumstances," the minister said at Pokhr...
"What Kind Of Petition Is This," Says Chief Justice On Article 370 Plea
India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Saturday August 17, 2019
A legal challenge to the centre's decision to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was adjourned by the Supreme Court today with Chief Justice of India saying the petition "has no meaning". Petitioner ML Sharma, a lawyer-activist, has said he will file an amended petition.
BJP MP Roopa Ganguly's Son, 20, Sent To Police Custody Over Car Crash
India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 16, 2019
BJP MP and Bengali actor Roopa Ganguly's son has been arrested for reckless driving after he rammed a wall of an upscale Kolkata club with his car on Thursday. Reports suggest Akash Mukhopadhyay, 20, was drunk.
J&K To Saving Water, PM's "New India" Theme In Independence Day Speech
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on Independence Day on Thursday, announced a Chief of Defence Staff post to oversee the tri-services, a "Jal Jeevan mission" to provide water for all and an investment of Rs 100 lakh crore in infrastructure.
"India Will Have Chief Of Defence Staff": PM's Big Independence Day Move
India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a major announcement while addressing India on its 73rd Independence Day today, said a Chief of Defence Staff will be the head of the three services.
Family Planning "Is True Patriotism," Says PM Modi
India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Making a significant statement in his sixth Independence Day address today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over what he called "jansankhya visphot (population explosion)" and called for schemes to tackle the challenge.
"If Article 370 So Life-Changing, Why Temporary?" PM's Barb At Congress
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation today on its 73rd Independence Day, said within a short span of 10 weeks, his government in its second term had taken major steps like ending special status to Jammu and Kashmir and pushing legislation banning instant triple talaq.
6 Accused In 2017 Mob Killing Of Pehlu Khan Acquitted By Rajasthan Court
India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
On April 1 2017, dairy farmer Pehlu Khan was dragged out of the truck in which he was transporting cattle bought from a fair and assaulted by a mob of cow vigilantes on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. The 55-year-old died in hospital.
J&K Leader Shah Faesal Stopped At Delhi Airport, House Arrest In Srinagar
India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
Shah Faesal, the Kashmiri IAS topper who quit the civil services for politics, was detained at the Delhi airport on Wednesday, reportedly when he was about to fly abroad. He was sent back to Srinagar, where he was placed under house arrest under the Public Safety Act.
Asaduddin Owaisi's Dig At Rajinikanth Who Praised PM, Amit Shah
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Mahabharata' analogy in his praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the government's Kashmir decisions continues to inspire reactions. The latest contribution is from Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who wonders, "Who are the Pandavas and Kauravas?"
Ex-Kolkata Mayor And Top Mamata Banerjee Aide Sovan Chatterjee Joins BJP
India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
Former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee, who was among Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's closest aides, joined the BJP today, in a significant blow to the ruling Trinamool Congress in the state.
Mohan Bhagwat Calls For Talks On Reservation In "Atmosphere Of Harmony"
India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
There should be a conversation in an atmosphere of harmony between those in favour of reservations and those against it, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday, provoking criticism and allegations that he is telegraphing the ruling BJP's intent of ending quota for the poor and backward castes.
"Will Get Final List From Amit Bhai": BS Yediyurappa On Karnataka Cabinet
Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will finally get a cabinet, over three weeks after he was sworn in following the fall of the previous Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition government.
Tarun Tejpal's Trial To Continue, Rape Charges "Serious", Says Top Court
India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
The trial against Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, accused of raping a junior colleague, will not be cancelled, the Supreme Court said today, noting that the charges against the senior journalist were serious and "an assault on the privacy of the victim."
Schools Reopen In Kashmir But Few Children Show Up: 10 Points
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019
A fraction of Kashmir's schools reopened today as the administration said restrictions were being eased in phases after two weeks of a security lockdown to avoid trouble over the centre's decision to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two Union Territories. But while teachers and staff showed up in most of these schools, stud...
Rajnath Singh Hints At 'No First Use' Policy Change Amid Tension With Pak
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 16, 2019
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today underscored that India reserves the right to change its policy of 'No First Use', which has been the cornerstone of India's nuclear weapons policy for decades. The government firmly stands by its 'No First Use' policy but "what happens in future will depend on the circumstances," the minister said at Pokhr...
"What Kind Of Petition Is This," Says Chief Justice On Article 370 Plea
India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Saturday August 17, 2019
A legal challenge to the centre's decision to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was adjourned by the Supreme Court today with Chief Justice of India saying the petition "has no meaning". Petitioner ML Sharma, a lawyer-activist, has said he will file an amended petition.
BJP MP Roopa Ganguly's Son, 20, Sent To Police Custody Over Car Crash
India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 16, 2019
BJP MP and Bengali actor Roopa Ganguly's son has been arrested for reckless driving after he rammed a wall of an upscale Kolkata club with his car on Thursday. Reports suggest Akash Mukhopadhyay, 20, was drunk.
J&K To Saving Water, PM's "New India" Theme In Independence Day Speech
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on Independence Day on Thursday, announced a Chief of Defence Staff post to oversee the tri-services, a "Jal Jeevan mission" to provide water for all and an investment of Rs 100 lakh crore in infrastructure.
"India Will Have Chief Of Defence Staff": PM's Big Independence Day Move
India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a major announcement while addressing India on its 73rd Independence Day today, said a Chief of Defence Staff will be the head of the three services.
Family Planning "Is True Patriotism," Says PM Modi
India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Making a significant statement in his sixth Independence Day address today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over what he called "jansankhya visphot (population explosion)" and called for schemes to tackle the challenge.
"If Article 370 So Life-Changing, Why Temporary?" PM's Barb At Congress
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation today on its 73rd Independence Day, said within a short span of 10 weeks, his government in its second term had taken major steps like ending special status to Jammu and Kashmir and pushing legislation banning instant triple talaq.
6 Accused In 2017 Mob Killing Of Pehlu Khan Acquitted By Rajasthan Court
India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
On April 1 2017, dairy farmer Pehlu Khan was dragged out of the truck in which he was transporting cattle bought from a fair and assaulted by a mob of cow vigilantes on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. The 55-year-old died in hospital.
J&K Leader Shah Faesal Stopped At Delhi Airport, House Arrest In Srinagar
India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
Shah Faesal, the Kashmiri IAS topper who quit the civil services for politics, was detained at the Delhi airport on Wednesday, reportedly when he was about to fly abroad. He was sent back to Srinagar, where he was placed under house arrest under the Public Safety Act.
Asaduddin Owaisi's Dig At Rajinikanth Who Praised PM, Amit Shah
India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Mahabharata' analogy in his praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the government's Kashmir decisions continues to inspire reactions. The latest contribution is from Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who wonders, "Who are the Pandavas and Kauravas?"
Ex-Kolkata Mayor And Top Mamata Banerjee Aide Sovan Chatterjee Joins BJP
India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 14, 2019
Former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee, who was among Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's closest aides, joined the BJP today, in a significant blow to the ruling Trinamool Congress in the state.
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