A Jalandhar man’s search for his brother in Moscow has revealed a grim reality: at least ten Indians, including three from Punjab, have died fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine, with four others missing. Jagdeep Kumar, who made two trips to Russia, has obtained official confirmation of these deaths and is now working to … Read more
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu’s appeal led to the Resident Doctors Association of IGMC-Shimla ending their strike. Following assurances of a detailed inquiry and a review of Dr. Raghav Narula’s termination, doctors are set to resume duties. The CM acknowledged the strike, stating government decisions are open to review.
The BJP on Sunday accused the Congress of becoming a private asset of the “fake” Gandhi family, mocking its president Mallikarjun Kharge as “remote-controlled.” BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia listed historical events like the Emergency and anti-Sikh riots as the Congress’s legacy, alleging the party now champions corruption and dynastic politics.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the global reach of Indian regional languages, citing a Kannada Pathshala in Dubai and Tamil Day celebrations in Fiji. He emphasized that these initiatives, born from a desire to connect younger generations with their roots, demonstrate the enduring cultural identity of the Indian diaspora. The Prime Minister underscored the vitality of … Read more
India is poised to approve genome-edited mustard, potentially boosting oil production and reducing pungency, following the release of similar rice varieties. This advancement in gene-editing technology, distinct from GM crops, is being evaluated in trials and signifies India’s move towards diversifying its agricultural landscape amidst opposition to GM crops.
A 34-year legal battle over an ITDC employee’s job termination concluded with the Supreme Court awarding 50% back wages to his family. The employee, D K Sharma, passed away a year before the apex court’s verdict, which sided with him after a protracted journey through labor courts and the High Court.
A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was defrauded of Rs 3.75 crore by scammers who impersonated ‘Justice Chandrachud’ and staged a mock virtual court hearing. The fraudsters used high-pressure tactics, including demanding an essay about her life, to extract funds. Police have arrested one man in Gujarat for receiving a portion of the stolen money.
Murshidabad police questioned Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir’s son, Golam Nabi Azad, after a personal security officer alleged assault over a leave request. Azad was released after questioning. Kabir denied the claims, stating he had previously complained about the officer’s conduct and accused police of acting on TMC’s orders, a charge the party denied.
BJP Rajya Sabha member Ananta Roy has caused internal party turmoil by stating Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered detention camps for those whose names are deleted from voter lists. Roy also mentioned central welfare schemes would be frozen for disenfranchised voters, prompting the Bengal BJP to distance itself and await central leadership’s decision.