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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to State Govt on Plea Questioning Anti-cow Slaughter Ordinance
The petitioner has argued that the ordinance went against the fundamental rights of a citizen under Articles 14, 19 (1) (G) as well as Article 21 of the Constitution, allowing citizens the right to consume food of their choice.
With Rahul Gandhi's Madurai Trip for Jallikattu, Congress Hopes to Take The Bull by The Horns
The Congress leader, who has been criticised for going on leave in the midst of the farm laws protests, an issue he feels strongly about, is showing his support to the cause of farmers by attending a Jallikattu event.
National Youth Day 2021: All You Need to Know about Yuva Diwas
India is a nation where one- fifth of its population comprises youth or youngsters. Hence, it is of immense importance to understand the role of youth in nation building.
Investigation Into Who Etched 'Trump' on Manatee's Back
The manatee was spotted on Sunday, four days after Donald Trump supporters stormed the seat of the US Congress in Washington, leaving five people dead. It was not clear when the animal was harmed.
Farmers' Tractor Rally in Delhi on R-Day Will Cause Embarrassment to India, Says Centre as it Moves SC
The Centre said that right to protest is always subject to the 'countervailing public order and the public interest' and the right to protest can never include 'maligning the nation globally'.
Regular Offline Classes of Colleges in Karnataka to Start from January 15
"The final year offline classes are already underway successfully.The classes of first, second and third year students will start from January 15," Narayan told reporters after chairing a meeting with the officials.
Serious Efforts Made to Engage With 'Limited Number' of Protesting Farmers: Centre Says after SC Rap
The statement was made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare in an affidavit which was filed hours after the apex court pulled up the Centre for its handling of the farmers protest.
Congress MPs, Former Akali Leader Walk Out from Parl Panel Meeting on Agriculture
Citing the largescale protests undertaken by various farmer unions that have seen thousands of farmers protest at the borders of Delhi for over 40 days, the three Rajya Sabha MPs raised the issue with the chairman of the standing committee.
'One More Nirbhaya': Rahul Gandhi on Gang-rape of Woman in MP
The incident took place in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district on Saturday night following which the woman has been undergoing treatment in a hospital in neighbouring Rewa district, Amiliya police station in-charge Deepak Baghel said.
Travel Body Rejects Compulsory COVID-19 Shots, Experts Say Herd Immunity Distant
The head of a global travel organisation on Monday opposed making COVID19 vaccinations a requirement for travellers in the fight against the pandemic, despite scepticism about reaching herd immunity this year.
Vaccine Dispatch to Begin Today as SII Gets 'Covishield' Purchase Order, Each Jab to Cost Rs 220
Covishield is co-developed by the University of Oxford and British-Swedish company AstraZeneca in collaboration with the Pune-based SII. Among the first batch, one consignment is scheduled to be shipped by an Air India cargo flight to Ahmedabad.
Lucknow Zoo Shuts Bird Enclosures After Bird Flu Scare in Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also directed officials to remain alert in view of the bird-flu cases reported from various parts of the country.
'Don't Want Blood on Our Hands': What SC, Govt Said on Farm Laws Explained in 10 Points
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde observed that the government was ineffective in dealing with the farmers crisis, and asked, “Who will be responsible if there is violence or bloodshed?"
Election Commission Orders 100 Per cent Attendance Ahead of 5 State Elections
The General Assembly Elections for 5 states -Tamilnadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry- are due in April-May. The election body has to complete the process of conducting elections in five states by May 24.
Around 90L People Have Received Benefits of 'Duare Sarkar' Prog in 29 Days: Mamata Banerjee
With an eye on the assembly polls, due in AprilMay, the TMC administration launched the 'Duare Sarkar' (government at doorsteps) programme last month to deliver benefits of 11 staterun welfare schemes.
Son of Delhi Cop Killed in 2008 Batla House Encounter Says He Was Beaten by Group of Men: Police
Divyanshu, son of Mohanchand Sharma, alleged that he along with his cousin had gone to a shop to install tempered glass on his mobile phone, but due to some delay an argument broke out between him and the shopkeeper, who he claimed, misbehaved with him. H...