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Assam school teacher arrested for allegedly carrying beef for lunch; netizens flare up

The debate is on legal loopholes, while the consumption of beef is not illegal in Assam, but the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 bans the slaughter of cattle and sale of beef in areas where the Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities are in majority

May 20, 2022

Improved healthcare & connectivity, RFID tags, insurance; Amit Shah reviews Amarnath Yatra preparedness

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed preparations for the annual pilgrimage of Amarnath Yatra, wherein both logistics and security measures were discussed at length.

May 17, 2022

Dalai Lama teaches philosophical note on Buddhism on account of "Buddha purnima"

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Monday said with the world is celebrating Vesak, which commemorates the Gautam Buddha's attainment of enlightenment after enduring six years of austerity, he offered a message of compassion and unity.

May 16, 2022

Vaishno Devi pilgrims' bus fire: NIA, IB teams visit site; collect samples for probe [details]

Four persons were killed, 24 others injured when the moving bus carrying pilgrims of Mata Vaishno Devi caught fire near Katra.

May 15, 2022

Third Gender, rejoice; sex reassignment surgeries to be free in Maharashtra [what it means]

Many people from the transgender community seek surgeries that align their physical bodies with their orientation and gender identities, but those from the underprivileged sections cannot afford them.

May 15, 2022

K'taka police shoot acid attacker in leg

K'taka acid attacker injured in police shootout

The Karnataka police have allegedly shot an acid attacker on the leg while he was attempting to escape on Saturday.

May 14, 2022

B'luru acid attack: Culprit, posing as seer, nabbed from TN; victim out of ICU [details]

The accused went about clad in saffron and pretended to be a spiritual man. Police personnel also went to the ashram as devotees and after observing and working tirelessly managed to get clues about him and finally nabbed him.

May 14, 2022

Swami Avdheshanand represents India at MWL forum in Riyadh; sends powerful message [details]

Top Indian seer represents India at MWL conference in Riyadh; preaches message of peace, unity [details]

Muslim scholars and religious leaders from across the world attended a forum on common values among religious followers hosted by Muslim World League in Riyadh.

May 12, 2022

"Sticky bombs" a new threat during Amarnath Yatra; security forces on high alert [details]

The 43-day holy pilgrimage will commence on June 30 with all covid protocols in place and culminate on August 11.

May 12, 2022

Victoria become the first Australian state to ban Nazi Swastika, Hindu Swastika exempted from the ban

The bill does not prevent the swastika from being displayed in religious or cultural situations.

May 11, 2022

The Kashmir Files Banned In Singapore: Shashi Tharoor-Vivek Agnihotri Spar Over Ban

Meanwhile, MP Shashi Tharoor and Vivek Agnihotri engaged in a war of tweets over the ban.

May 10, 2022

Fact check: Pooja at Martand Sun Temple did not violate ASI rules [truth here]

Fact check: No, prayers at J&K's Martand Sun temple not in any violation [read now]

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials have raised an issue with the J&K administration regarding the prayers held at the premises of Martand Sun temple in Anantnag. But the quoted law does not apply to the sun temple.

May 9, 2022

Adani Airports raises $250 mn for airports development

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has announced a successful closure of funding of $250 million senior secured three-year ECB facility from consortium of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and Barclays Bank PLC.

May 9, 2022

UP school principal booked for asking students to wear kurta, cap and make video [details]

Meanwhile, school officials maintained that the exercise was intended to promote harmony and that similar activities were given to pupils during Christmas, Hindu festivals, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and other occasions.

May 7, 2022

Peace Dividend: J&K emerging as a topmost tourist destination across India [details]

Centre's liberal funding, J&K administration's initiatives yield positive results during the ongoing summer.