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Marriage party of Mahadalits attacked in Bihar village
Patna: A group of ‘strongmen’ at a village in Bihar’s Gaya district has allegedly attacked a marriage party of a Mahadalit community while it was passing through an area and playing music, the…
- World
UNGA adopts resolution on multilingualism, mentions Hindi language for first time
New York: In a significant initiative, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that mentions the Hindi language for the first time. The resolution passed on…
- News
Karnataka: AISEC criticises textbook revision celebrating RSS
Last month, a debate erupted over the textbook revisions in Karnataka state’s official curriculum. Rohith Chakratirtha, the head of the review committee, to be fired. The new curiculum, in keeping with saffronisation…
- India
In videos: Protests erupt across India against remarks on Prophet
Protests occurred around several parts of the country demanding stringent action against the now sacked Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, after they made derogatory comments on Prophet…
- Afghanistan
Watchdog says Afghan Taliban detaining, torturing civilians
Islamabad: Taliban security forces in northern Afghanistan have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition armed group, New York-based Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Friday.…
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3 yrs of COVID-19, 4 months after budget: Does India help its children?
Hyderabad: In the wake of atrocities against children, there is a need to strengthen our understanding of child rights. As such, Siasat.com reached out to Mohua Chatterjee, General Manager Development Support Child…
- India
AIMPLB asks Muslim scholars, Maulvis not to appear on TV debates
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday requested Muslim scholars and Maulvis not to participate in TV channel debates where anchors intend to insult and belittle Islam and Muslims.…
- Technology
Samsung unveils new smart monitor ‘M8’ in India
New Delhi: Samsung on Friday unveiled its latest addition to the Smart Monitor series — M8 — with an upgraded and stylish design for Indian consumers. Priced at Rs 59,999, the company…
- India
Karnataka: Suspended students shun hijab to attend classes
Bengaluru: In a relief to the Education Department of the Karnataka government, students insisting on wearing hijab have started to shun it and attend classes. Sources said that it is a welcome…
- India
As many as 85% accidents due to electricity occur in 11 states
New Delhi: A state-wise analysis of accidents due to electricity has indicated that 85 per cent of them occur in 11 states, a discussion paper by a think-tank released on Thursday said…
- India
Gujarat: Man arrested for raping 75-yr-old woman in Botad
Botad: In a shocking incident a man raped and robbed a 75-year-old woman here on the pretext of helping her to get widow pension, said police on Friday. The police said that…
- India
BJP would have won Bengal polls, but Covid played spoilsport: Nadda
Kolkata: A year after the party’s defeat in the high-octane West Bengal Assembly polls, BJP president J P Nadda on Thursday claimed that the party would have come to power had the…
- World
Ariana Afghan Airlines to resume flight to India, Kuwait
Kabul: Afghanistan’s flag carrier, Ariana Afghan Airlines, announced that it will soon resume flights to India, China and Kuwait. “Flights will soon start to India, where there are a lot of goods…
- India
Bihar man carries away son’s body on bike after ambulance refused
Patna: A day after a parent was found begging in Bihar’s Samastipur to collect money for release of his son’s body from the mortuary of a government hospital, another shocking incident appeared in…
- India
MP Shocker: Videos of bodies being carried on cot, shoulder surface
Bhopal: Three different families of the deceased in Madhya Pradesh had to face a similar situation, they had to carry the bodies on shoulder, cart or cot, due to unavailability of ambulances in…
