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HM Shah urged not to give shelter to any Bangladeshi national in Northeast

The influential North East Students' Organisation (NESO) -- an apex body of eight students' bodies representing seven NE states -- on Thursday urged Home Minister Amit Shah to not provide shelter to any individual from the trouble-torn neighbouring nation of Bangladesh in India's northeastern region.

Aug 8, 2024

'Unbecoming conduct', Dhankar leaves chair briefly as Oppn raises din in RS over Phogat issue

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday briefly left the House while condemning the behaviour of some opposition members, who staged a walkout over the chair's refusal to allow discussion on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

Aug 8, 2024

Replacing table sugar with artificial sweetener safe for diabetics in small doses: Study

Artificial Sweeteners: A Potential Ally for Diabetics?

The recent study led by Dr. V. Mohan, a senior Diabetologist and Chairman of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) in Chennai, has shed light on the effects of replacing table sugar with artificial sweeteners in diabetics.

Aug 7, 2024

Bangladesh: 2,400 protesters get bail in violence and riots cases filed by police

A total of 2,400 individuals, including several top leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, have been granted bail in connection with cases related to the recent violence following student protests in the South Asian country.

Aug 7, 2024

"Very proud of my husband, his achievements": Jaya Bachchan fumes over adding 'Amitabh' in her name, calls it "drama"

After objecting to the addition of 'Amitabh' in her name, the veteran actress has now called it a "drama". Jaya Bachchan further said that she is proud of her husband and his achievements.

Aug 6, 2024

SC takes suo moto cognizance of Delhi coaching centre deaths

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto cognizance of the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in Delhi's Old Rajendra Nagar on July 27.

Aug 5, 2024

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

No Re-test of NEET-UG 2024, rules SC saying no systemic breach of exam except at Hazaribagh and Patna

Declining to order a re-test, the Supreme Court on Friday reiterated that there was no systemic breach of the NEET-UG 2024 exam except in Patna and Jharkhand's Hazaribagh.

Aug 2, 2024

At the Rajya Sabha meeting the Chair referred to Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan as

'Women recognized by husband's name?': Angry Jaya Bachchan slams Rajya Sabha Chair when called 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan'

"Sir, only Jaya Bachchan would have sufficed," she asserted in her objection. In response, the Deputy Chairman, smiling, reminded her that her full name in the records was "Jaya Amitabh Bachchan".

Jul 30, 2024

Delhi-NCR 5th most expensive office space rental market in Asia-Pacific

Delhi-NCR ranks fifth as most expensive office space rental market in Asia-Pacific: Report

Delhi-NCR is the fifth most expensive office space rental market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as transactions across the three major markets in India saw a notable 50 per cent increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024

Jul 29, 2024

K'taka CM: How many plots did ex-PM Gowda's family get from MUDA?

How many plots did ex-PM Gowda's family get from MUDA, asks K'taka CM

Reacting to the charges in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday questioned how many plots had former PM HD Deve Gowda's family got from MUDA?

Jul 29, 2024

Five children among eight members of family killed in road accident in south Kashmir

Eight members of a family were traveling in an ill-fated vehicle on the Sinthan Top-Kokernag road connecting Jammu's Kishtwar district with south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Jul 28, 2024

Triptii Dimri Joins Vihan Modular Pvt ltd as their Brand Ambassador for Switches

Vihan Modular is a pioneering manufacturer of electrical products headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company specializes in designer switches, LED lighting, electrical wires, MCBs, and home automation solutions.

Jul 26, 2024

Angel Tax Abolished in Budget 2024: Major Boost for Indian Startups [Here's How]

The Indian government has abolished the controversial angel tax on startups, a move hailed as a major relief for the startup ecosystem.The abolition is expected to benefit over 80,000 startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Jul 23, 2024

Centre cuts customs duty on mobile phones, components to 15 pc; industry upbeat

The government on Tuesday announced to reduce the basic customs duty (BCD) on mobile phones, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and mobile chargers to 15 per cent from the current 20 per cent.