Legal Ruling on Mining Levies Mineral-rich states score big court victory, can now collect past royalty dues. admin, August 13, 2024 The Supreme Court recently ruled on the issue of levies on mines and minerals by state governments. The court upheld the states’ right to impose levies and directed that these payments be staggered over 12 years. However, the court also directed the states not to impose any penalties on the… Continue Reading
Kolkata Protests Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder: Trinamool MP to Join Midnight Protest Over RG Kar Medical College Incident admin, August 13, 2024 The veteran leader announced his decision on X. “Tomorrow I am going to join the protesters particularly because I’ve a daughter and little granddaughter like millions of Bengali families. We must rise to the occasion. Enough of cruelty against women. Let’s resist together. Come what may,” he said in a… Continue Reading
Bangladesh-Urgent Political Situation Shashi Tharoor: “Attacks on Every Symbol of India’s Relationship with Bangladesh admin, August 13, 2024 Shashi Tharoor recently expressed his concerns about the situation in Bangladesh, urging India to stand with the people of Bangladesh. Mr. Tharoor noted that what was once seen as a democratic revolution has now descended into anarchy and violence that has particularly targeted the minorities and the Hindu community. He… Continue Reading
Kerala Landslide Research Study Links Wayanad Landslide to 10% Increased Rainfall from Climate Change admin, August 13, 2024 A study has found that 59 percent of total landslides in Kerala have occurred in plantation areas. This finding comes with a warning from researchers in India, Sweden, the US, and the UK, who predict that such events will become more common as the climate continues to warm. The researchers,… Continue Reading
Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh Government Official in UP Allegedly Rapes 6-Year-Old Dalit Girl at Her Home, Says Police admin, August 13, 2024 Singh, a 57-year-old government official, has been arrested for raping a six-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr and committing bestiality with a goat. The survivor’s family revealed that the man used to frequent the village for official work and entered their house when he saw that the girl was… Continue Reading
Muzaffarnagar Motorcycle Accidents 7 Killed in 3 Separate Road Accidents in Uttar Pradesh, Including a Police Officer admin, August 13, 2024 Constable Sudhir Kumar (28) and his wife Sonia (26) were tragically killed when their motorcycle was hit by a truck on Tuesday. The collision caused a portion of the truck to catch fire, resulting in the couple being trapped under the vehicle. A fire brigade was called to the scene… Continue Reading
Amit Dubey Man arrested for allegedly raping teenage student in Maharashtra, as confirmed by police. admin, August 13, 2024 The accused, Amit Dubey (30), was arrested for the rape of a minor. This led to anger among the parents and relatives of the girl, who organized a protest outside the accused’s place of employment, a school. They blamed the school management for shielding him, as the girl also attended… Continue Reading
kamikaze drones India Reveals Deadly ‘Swadeshi’ Kamikaze Drones With 1,000 Km Range admin, August 13, 2024 The Indian kamikaze drone is set to be around 2.8 meters long, with a wingspan of 3.5 meters. It falls into the category of loitering munitions, which are regarded as do-and-die machines. The use of such drones has been prevalent in conflicts like the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas… Continue Reading
Bhagalpur Man Allegedly Slashes Wife, 2 Children, Mother’s Throats, Then Commits Suicide in Bihar admin, August 13, 2024 The incident appeared to be linked to a family dispute, said cops. A man suspecting his wife, a constable, of having an extra-marital affair allegedly slit her throat, said Bihar police. He then slit the throats of his two children and mother, said cops, adding that he also took his… Continue Reading
Delhi Politics Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP Criticize Lt Governor Amid Flag Hoisting Dispute admin, August 13, 2024 The General Administration Department, under Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, has termed Mr. Kejriwal’s decision regarding the hoisting of the flag as “invalid.” A decision on who will hoist the flag is awaited, according to the department. In response, the ruling AAP has criticized GAD’s stance, labeling it as “petty politics.”… Continue Reading