Security upped at ‘Hanuman dham’ in Muzzafarnagar
Security has been reinforced at the ‘Hanuman dham’ in Shukratal here as Bhim Army activists may attempt to take it over, police said on Saturday. Continue Reading
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Lea Seydoux to return for Bond 25
Actor Lea Seydoux is set to reprise her “Spectre” role as psychologist Madeleine Swann in the next James Bond film. Daniel Craig is already on board to return, with Cary Joji Fukunaga writing and directing the film. Continue Reading
SC declines Kerala’s plea against setting panel for Sabarimala
The Supreme Court Friday declined urgent hearing on a fresh plea of the Kerala government challenging the high court decision to set up a panel to oversee pilgrimage at Sabarimala, which has witnessed protests after women of all age groups were allowed entry into the temple. Continue Reading
HC grants interim relief to TN schools from property tax
The Madras High Court Friday issued an interim stay on amendments to state legislations that brought educational institutions in Tamil Nadu’s municipal areas under the property tax ambit of local authorities. Continue Reading
HC rejects idol wing IG’s plea against HR&CE probe
The Madras High Court Friday rejected Idol Wing IG Pon Manickavel’s plea to stall the HR&CE department’s internal inquiry against its officials, allegedly involved in theft of idols, and said both the inquiries by the department and the wing can go on simultaneously. Continue Reading
HIV infected woman drowns self in Karnataka, villagers drain lake
A village in Hubballi district of Karnataka is emptying a lake after a woman reportedly infected with the Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) allegedly committed suicide by jumping into it last week, according to authorities. Continue Reading
EC seeks reply from Joshi over casteist remarks in Rajasthan
The Election Commission (EC) today sent a notice to senior Congress leader CP Joshi over his controversial remarks that ‘only Brahmins know and can talk about Hinduism’. Nathdwara Returning Officer sought his reply by 11 pm on Sunday. Continue Reading
SIT names Hindu outfit for killing Gauri Lankesh
The special investigation team (SIT), probing the killing of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, has named Hindu right wing outfit Sanatan Sanstha in its additional charge sheet filed before a city court.
Ayodhya turns fortress ahead of VHP’s Dharam Sabha meet
Muslim families in Ayodhya have sought government protection fearing rerun of the 1992 Ayodhya violence as nearly 2 lakh right wing supporters have descended in the town for the Dharam Sabha called by the Vishva Hindu Parishad on what is being dubbed as ‘Super Sunday’. Continue Reading
Birla launches 3 products, unveils new brand identity
Birla White, part of the $44.5 billion Aditya Birla Group, has introduced three new products and its new brand identity recently. Continue Reading