New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Assam Government’s controversial ‘push-back policy’, aimed at tackling infiltration from Bangladesh. The plea, moved by the All BTC Minority Students Union (ABMSU), alleges that the State Government is arbitrarily deporting Indian citizens without adhering to legal procedures under…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a TV journalist was physically assaulted by a group of people in Kulthipali village in the Balangir district, Odisha, on May 25, and issued notice to the Director General of Police, Odisha, calling for…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) Senior officials of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, including newly appointed president Gaurav Gogoi, met top party leaders at the Congress headquarters, Indira Bhavan here on Friday and discussed the current political situation in the state. “Today, under the leadership of President Mallikarjun Kharge, I had a meeting with the…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday extended greetings on Hindi Journalism Day and emphasised the need for “unbiased journalism” in the media. In a video message, Kharge highlighted the significance of the day stating that on this day in 1826, the first Hindi newspaper “Udant Martand” was published from Calcutta…
New Delhi, May 29 (UNI) In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India is set to regain its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges with the appointment of three new judges, including two serving chief justices of high courts. The oath of office will be administered by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, tomorrow,…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday sent a clear message to Pakistan that if it tries to cast an evil eye on India, it is possible that New Delhi’s response will be at the hands of the Indian Navy. Addressing the officers and sailors onboard India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier…
Bikramganj, May 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gifted Bihar with projects worth Rs 48,500 crores in power, road, railway and education sectors, which would accelerate the pace of development of the state. Modi, during a public meeting at Bikramganj in Rohtas district of Bihar, launched and laid foundation stones for several projects…
Wind gusts expected to reach 60 km/h as cyclonic systems intensify Bhopal, The monsoon-like spell continues across Madhya Pradesh, with several districts bracing for intense weather conditions on Friday. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in Sheopur Kalan, Pandhurna, Sagar, Damoh, and Raisen. Winds may reach speeds…
Bhopal: There is a need to work together to keep the urban areas of the state clean. Madhya Pradesh has a national level identity in terms of cleanliness, maintaining this identity is challenging for urban bodies. For this, urban bodies will have to prepare a cleanliness action plan for the next 10 years. Along with…
Kochi/Lakshadweep, May 30 (UNI) As part of strengthening healthcare delivery infrastructure, the Administration of Union Territory of Lakshadweep has decided to develop state-of-the-art hospitals on five islands. “Currently, work is in progress on three 30-bed hospitals in Minicoy, Androth, and Kadmat, with a project cost of Rs 231.96 crore,” Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Patel told UNI….
