Sahitya P Poonacha

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UPSC Jihad: Silence of Indian bureaucrats questioned as Muslim colleagues targetted

Hate speech has become a pressing issue for India in recent times. Hate speech in the media is a larger concern nobody has found how to combat so far. In a new debate, 'UPSC Jihad' is being claimed a media outlet.

Aug 27, 2020

Netizens demand immediate ban on PFI and SDPI as Karnataka govt remains on the fence

There has been growing unrest recently in Karnataka since the Bengaluru riot. As the investigation proceeds, the demand for a ban on PFI and SDPI, two political organisations in the state are growing louder. Netizens took to social media to trend #BanPFI_StopRiots.

Aug 27, 2020

YouTuber rants against Hinduism, arrested after netizens demand #ArrestHeerKhan

A Muslim YouTuber Heer Khan was arrested on Tuesday following her series of angry rants against Hinduism and Hindu gods. As netizens demanded her arrest on Twitter, her case became a debate on free speech and secularism.

Aug 25, 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI to conduct psychological autopsy | What it entails

In a new development in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, the CBI will be conducting a psychological autopsy on the actor. The 'postmortem investigative procedure' is often used to determine what led to and how the victim took their lives.

Aug 25, 2020

Greta Thunberg voices support for postponement of NEET and JEE, calls it 'deeply unfair'

Climate change activist and student Greta Thunberg lent her voice to the student movement in India in helping them demand for the postponement of the NEET and JEE exams in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 25, 2020

Karnataka's 'Singham' K Annamalai joins BJP ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2021 polls

Former IPS officer K Annamalai, who was known for integrity and service, made his foray into Indian politics by joining BJP on Tuesday. All set to enter the Tamil Nadu political landscape, what does this mean for the BJP in the 2021 assembly elections?

Aug 25, 2020

Karnataka scraps COVID inter-state travel restrictions; no more screening or quarantine | Full guidelines

The Karnataka government has now eased travel restrictions for inter-state travellers. In major turnaround, the government has removed screening and quarantine requirements for travellers here onwards.

Aug 25, 2020

Bangalore Club, Bowring club, others will open now but with restrictions: Karnataka Govt | Details

The Karnataka government on Monday said it would allow clubs to resume its sports facilities and its dine-in services. However, liquor will not be served.

Aug 25, 2020

SC asks centre to fly overseas NEET candidates on Vande Bharat flights

As the NEET exam row proceeds, the Supreme Court has asked the centre to fly down overseas candidates in Vande Bharat flights.

Aug 24, 2020

Hindi imposition row: Will Karnataka be the first state to implement NEP

The Hindi imposition debate has been an extremely delicate debate in the past few weeks since NEP was announced. Now, Dr Ashwathnarayan Deputy CM of Karnataka, has announced that Karnataka will be the first state to implement it.

Aug 24, 2020

Pinarayi Vijayan, SNC Lavlin case, Lavlin case

Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan govt faces first no-confidence motion by opposition

On Monday, in the Kerala Assembly, the speaker allowed the discussion on the no-confidence motion moved by Congress MLA VD Satheesan.

Aug 24, 2020

Breaking: Fire breaks out in Philippines's Mandaluyong, no casualties

A fire broke out in Mandaluyon city in Philippenes on Monday. The incident took place near Boni Avenue in a residential-commercial area. The fire was eventually contained.

Aug 24, 2020

Finance Ministry lauds GST era: Marked reductions in tax rates; tax payer base doubles to 1.24 crore

The Finance Ministry remembers Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary, says in the GST era, marked reductions in tax rates have been observed. The Ministry has also pointed at an increase in the taxpayer base to 1.24 crores.

Aug 24, 2020

Fact Check: Viral pictures are from Gurgaon flyover collapse, not Bengaluru

A video has claims to have pictures from the collapse of the Phoenix Market City metro bridge in Bengaluru connecting Whitefield and KR Puram. However, the pictures belong to the Gurgaon flyover collapse on Saturday night.

Aug 24, 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI finds 'inconsistencies' in Siddharth Pithani and Neeraj's statements

The CBI has begun its probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's case, now reports have emerged that the CBI has found inconsistencies in the statements of Siddharth Pithani and the late actor's cook Neeraj.

Aug 23, 2020

Serum Institute shuts rumours on COVISHIELD availability in 73 days: 'Completely false'

As reports emerged about the COVISHIELD vaccine being available across India in 73 days, Serum Institute of India has denied these reports calling them 'false'.

Aug 23, 2020

Trump looks to gain Indian-American voters' confidence with '4 more years' campaign featuring PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi featured in the latest campaign video of Donald Trump in his presidential election, as Trump tries to win the confidence of Indian-American voters in the US.

Aug 23, 2020

After imposing sanctions, Pakistan denies reports of Dawood Ibrahim's presence in Karachi

The Pakistan government's recent notification listed Dawood Ibrahim's presence in Karachi, now the government has released a statement saying that these reports are 'baseless'.

Aug 23, 2020

Kerala minister accepts UAE consulate aid without centre approval; probe on

After education minister KT Jaleel received aid from the UAE Consulate, the centre finance ministry will investigate the minister in the matter. The minister has said he's ready for all investigations.

Aug 23, 2020

'I need to breathe': Sooraj Pancholi exits Instagram, deletes his posts

Sooraj Pancholi has left Instagram after citing that he felt 'suffocated' on the platform, with the recent backlash against him. He deleted all his posts barring one.

Aug 22, 2020

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Articles by Sahitya P Poonacha

UPSC Jihad: Silence of Indian bureaucrats questioned as Muslim colleagues targetted

Netizens demand immediate ban on PFI and SDPI as Karnataka govt remains on the fence

YouTuber rants against Hinduism, arrested after netizens demand #ArrestHeerKhan

Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI to conduct psychological autopsy | What it entails

Greta Thunberg voices support for postponement of NEET and JEE, calls it 'deeply unfair'

Karnataka's 'Singham' K Annamalai joins BJP ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2021 polls

Karnataka scraps COVID inter-state travel restrictions; no more screening or quarantine | Full guidelines

Bangalore Club, Bowring club, others will open now but with restrictions: Karnataka Govt | Details

SC asks centre to fly overseas NEET candidates on Vande Bharat flights

Hindi imposition row: Will Karnataka be the first state to implement NEP

Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan govt faces first no-confidence motion by opposition

Breaking: Fire breaks out in Philippines's Mandaluyong, no casualties

Finance Ministry lauds GST era: Marked reductions in tax rates; tax payer base doubles to 1.24 crore

Fact Check: Viral pictures are from Gurgaon flyover collapse, not Bengaluru

Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI finds 'inconsistencies' in Siddharth Pithani and Neeraj's statements

Serum Institute shuts rumours on COVISHIELD availability in 73 days: 'Completely false'

Trump looks to gain Indian-American voters' confidence with '4 more years' campaign featuring PM Modi

After imposing sanctions, Pakistan denies reports of Dawood Ibrahim's presence in Karachi

Kerala minister accepts UAE consulate aid without centre approval; probe on

'I need to breathe': Sooraj Pancholi exits Instagram, deletes his posts

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'