In a letter addressed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Jawhar Sircar announced his decision to resign from the Rajya Sabha following the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. Sircar expressed disappointment that Banerjee had not intervened in the crisis “in the old…
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India’s Emerging Global Role: PM Modi’s Diplomatic Efforts and Ajit Doval’s Upcoming Visit to Russia
As India leverages its independent foreign policy, it is positioning itself as a potential peacemaker in the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict. Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent landmark visit to Ukraine, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to travel to Moscow this week to engage in critical peace discussions. In…
Magadh Express Divides Due to Coupling Failure Near Buxar, No Injuries Reported
On Sunday, the Magadh Express, which was traveling from New Delhi to Islampur, experienced a coupling failure that caused the train to separate into two sections. The incident took place between Turiganj and Raghunathpur stations in Bihar’s Buxar district around 11:08 a.m. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. Sharswati Chandra,…
BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting 2024 Held in Sochi, Russia
The second and concluding Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under the Russian Presidency took place in Sochi, Russia. Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, led the Indian delegation in discussions on the draft declaration to be adopted at the upcoming Labour and Employment Ministers’…
Manipur Violence Erupts Again: 6 Lives Lost in Fresh Clashes
At least six people were killed in Manipur’s Jiribam district as violence flared up once again in the conflict-torn state. The resurgence of violence shattered nearly three months of fragile peace, local officials reported. According to police reports, the unrest began at around 4 a.m. when armed Kuki militants launched…
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Nominations: Submit by September 15, 2024
The Ministry of Women & Child Development annually hosts the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) to honor the energy, determination, and enthusiasm of exceptional children across India. To be eligible, candidates must be Indian citizens residing in India and aged 18 years or younger as of the application deadline….
Puja Khedkar Removed from Indian Administrative Service
Puja Khedkar has been formally discharged from her position as a probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. This decision follows the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) cancellation of her candidature on July 31, 2024, and a criminal case registered against her by the Delhi Police. As of September 6, 2024,…
Super Typhoon Yagi Wreaks Havoc Across Vietnam, China, and the Philippines
Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, uprooting thousands of trees, sweeping boats out to sea, and tragically killing one person. This destructive storm left a trail of devastation after already claiming at least 23 lives across southern China and the Philippines. The typhoon hit the provinces…
BJP Accuses Sandip Ghosh as Key Figure in Kolkata Rape-Murder Corruption Scandal
West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose has forwarded the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024’ to President Droupadi Murmu for approval after it passed in the state assembly. This anti-rape legislation was introduced in response to the shocking rape and murder of a trainee…
J&K Elections: Amit Shah Launches BJP Manifesto, Declares Article 370 ‘History’
On September 6, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP’s comprehensive 25-point manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir’s first assembly elections in a decade. Shah firmly declared that Article 370, which granted special status to the region, is a historical artifact that will never be reinstated. “The removal of…