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B’luru scientist assault: Cops launch manhunt to arrest accused

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:54:02 S O Correspondent

Rains return to Kerala after long dry spell

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:08:52 S O Correspondent

4 of family killed as fire breaks out in Pune

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:56:28 S O Correspondent

China map issue 'very serious' PM should speak on it Rahul

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:52:02 S O Correspondent

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday termed as "very serious" the issue of China releasing a "standard map" that laid claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, saying the neighbouring country had already taken India's land in Ladakh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on the issue.

Insulting woman, being rude to her wouldn't amount to outraging modesty: Delhi High Court

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:43:25 S O Correspondent

Insulting a woman or being rude to her and not behaving in a chivalrous manner will not amount to outraging the modesty of a woman, the Delhi High Court has held while setting aside an order putting a man on trial for calling a woman ‘gandi aurat.

Congress slams SEBI, says only JPC probe can uncover full extent of 'Adani Mega Scam'

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:42:28 S O Correspondent

The Congress on Tuesday cited media reports to question the SEBI investigation into the Adani issue and said that if claims that the market regulator is planning to let off the conglomerate with "token fines" for "technical violations" are correct then India's transition to a "kleptocracy" will be complete.

Union territory status of Jammu and Kashmir not permanent: Centre tells SC

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:28:40 S O Correspondent

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the union territory status of Jammu and Kashmir is not a permanent thing and that it will make an elaborate statement on the vexatious political issue in the court on August 31.

Jadavpur University students stage protest against new officiating Vice Chancellor

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:26:54 S O Correspondent

Jadavpur University remained tense after a section of the students staged protests against officiating Vice Chancellor Buddhadeb Sau demanding that the institute accommodate views of 'all stakeholders' while taking any decision about ways to stop ragging on the campus.

One-day Assembly session in strife-torn Manipur today, Kuki MLAs likely to skip

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:25:56 S O Correspondent

The crucial one-day session of the Manipur Assembly on Tuesday is likely to hold a discussion on the state's prevailing situation of ethnic strife, although most of the Kuki MLAs, regardless of party affiliations, are likely to skip the session over safety concerns.

CBI registers FIR in minority scholarship ‘scam’ case

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:51:41 S O Correspondent

The CBI has registered an FIR into alleged minority scholarship scam case in which 830 “fake” institutions were benefitting under the scheme causing a loss of about Rs 144 crore to the Ministry of Minority Affairs during 2017-22, officials said on Tuesday.

Eye on elections: LPG price cut by Rs 200, to cost Rs 903 in Delhi

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:44:58 S O Correspondent

The government on Tuesday announced a Rs 200 per cylinder cut in prices of domestic cooking gas to soften the impact of rising inflation on households as well as counter the promise of cheaper LPG made by the Congress party in upcoming assembly elections.

Assam flood situation deteriorates, over 1.91 lakh people affected in 17 districts

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:58:53 S O Correspondent

The situation in Assam has deteriorated as nearly 1.91 lakh people in 17 districts were affected by the current wave of floods.