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“Bombay High Court Questions Maharashtra Police: ‘Why Was Second Girl’s Statement Not Recorded?’ in Badlapur School Sexual Abuse Case”

Maharashtra : The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the disturbing case involving the sexual assault of two girls at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra. This development follows significant public outcry and violent protests across the state. The court’s intervention highlights the seriousness of the allegations and the urgent need for justice.…

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Delhi-NCR Auto and Taxi drivers strike: Reasons Behind the Protest Today and Tomorrow

New Delhi : Delhi-NCR is set to experience significant transportation disruptions on August 22 and August 23 due to a strike organized by auto and taxi driver unions. The strike, which involves more than 15 unions across the region, is aimed at protesting against app-based cab services such as Ola and Uber. The unions are…

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Kerala airport declares emergency following bomb threat on Air India flight

Thiruvananthapuram , August 22 2024 :On Thursday morning, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport was placed on high alert after an Air India flight from Mumbai reported a bomb threat. The pilot communicated the threat to airport authorities at approximately 7:30 am as the aircraft was approaching its destination. In response to the imminent risk, the airport promptly…

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Mpox outbreak escalates in Central Africa amid complex infection patterns

Central Africa, August 22 2024 : Disease investigators are grappling with a burgeoning mpox outbreak  in Central Africa, where they are encountering a multifaceted landscape of infection. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presents a particularly complex scenario. In the country’s eastern gold-rich regions, a newly mutated strain of the virus is predominantly spreading among…

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SC is set to resume hearing the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case today

New Delhi : The Supreme Court, having taken suo motu cognizance of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, directed the CBI to submit a status report on August 22. The CBI is also tasked with investigating the mob vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during protests. The court criticized the West Bengal government for…

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PM Modi Expresses Condolences for Anakapalli Tragedy, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Each Victim

News Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident involving a reactor blast at a pharmaceutical company in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh. The explosion, which occurred at the facility, resulted in the loss of 17 lives and left several others injured. In response to this devastating event, the Prime Minister’s…

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across East, West, Northwest, and Central India in Coming Days

New Delhi : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting very heavy rainfall across various regions of India over the next few days, with significant impacts anticipated from now until August 26. The alert highlights that substantial rainfall is expected in the East, West, Northwest, and Central parts of the country. States…

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YEIDA and HUDCO sign MoU for land acquisition and infrastructure development

Greater Noida , 21 August , 2024 – An important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday between Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO). The signing ceremony took place at HUDCO Regional Office on the fifth floor of HUDCO House, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The MoU…

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Kejriwal government is first government in country to send its teachers abroad for training; we have increased budget for teachers’…

NEW DELHI, August 21 , 2024 -Showing its commitment towards education, the Kejriwal government has constructed a magnificent four-storey school block in the Government Co-Ed Secondary School in the narrow lanes of Maidangarhi village. Education Minister Atishi on Wednesday inaugurated the school block and dedicated it to the children. Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister…

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Tanushree Dutta Condemns Hema Committee Report, Denounces Nana Patekar and Dileep as ‘Narcissistic Psychopaths’

New Delhi : Tanushree Dutta has recently criticized the Justice K Hema Committee report as ‘useless,’ underscoring her frustration with the systemic response to sexual harassment in the film industry. Dutta, who has been a prominent voice in addressing sexual harassment, has expressed disappointment with the effectiveness of both the Justice K Hema Committee’s report,…

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