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Prohibitory orders have been clamped and a holiday has been announced on Monday for schools and colleges in Shivamogga district of Karnataka following the murder of 23-year-old office-bearer of the Bajarang Dal in the communally sensitive city.

K'taka Hindu activist's murder: 3 held; protesters torch police bus, Bajrang Dal gives bandh call

The police have arrested a person named Kasif in connection with the murder. Based on the information provided by him, two other accused have been arrested from Bengaluru.

Feb 21, 2022

Fact check: Murdered Bajrang Dal activist not "terrorist"; had no links to Tripura violence

Karnataka Police chief has rubbished the claims of a foreign journalist, who said that Harsha, the Bajrang Dal activist killed in Shivamogga, was a terrorist and responsible for communal violence in Tripura last year.

Feb 21, 2022

India's pineapple exports record near 100% growth, reach $3.26 mn

India's pineapple exports rose by almost 100 per cent to $3.26 million during the April-December period in 2021, compared to $1.63 million recorded in the corresponing period of 2013, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed on Monday.

Feb 15, 2022

Forest cover in Himalayan states decline at 902 sq km last year, including North East: India Report

According to the India State of Forest Report 2021, the forest cover in the 140 hill districts of the country has shown a decrease of 902 sq km with all eight states of the northeast region is also showing a decline.

Jan 14, 2022

India exposes PAK; cracks down on fake news network spreading anti-India propaganda [details]

The Ministry observed that most of the content pertains to subjects sensitive from the perspective of national security and are factually incorrect, and are being mainly posted from Pakistan as a coordinated disinformation network against India.

Dec 21, 2021

From Kashi to Ayodhya: 11 BJP Chief Ministers to offer prayers at Ram Janambhoomi Temple

Chief ministers of the BJP ruled states are said to arrive at Ayodhya's Ram Janambhoomi Temple. The ministers will stay put at Panchsheel Hotel with strict security measures.

Dec 15, 2021

Lakhimpur Kheri incident was well planned and deliberate act: SIT probe report

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, has filed an application before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) to include new sections against the 13 accused to make their offence punishable under attempt to murder charges.

Dec 14, 2021

Modi in a surprise visit to Varanasi railway station

Modi makes surprise mid-night visit to Varanasi railway station

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unscheduled visit to the Varanasi railway station .

Dec 14, 2021

Explore mediation, courts should be last resort: CJI to business community

CJI Ramana suggested the business community to keep courts as a last resort while settling disputes

Dec 4, 2021

SC appoints retired HC judge to impartially monitor probe in Lakhimpur Kheri case [details]

The Supreme Court appointed Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former High Court judge to monitor the Lakhimpur Kheri violence probe to ensure fairness.

Nov 17, 2021

Tripura violence: SC grants protection from arrest to journalist [details inside]

The SC issued notice to the Tripura government on a plea against its decision to invoke the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against two lawyers, and a journalist.

Nov 17, 2021

BSF's jurisdiction increases in Punjab, West Bengal; Channi slams central govt's decision [details]

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has opposed this decision of the central government and said that it is an attack on the federal structure of India.

Oct 14, 2021

Who is Justice Akil Kureshi, the newly appointed Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court

In November 2018, he was appointed as an Acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, and in October 2018, he was transferred to the Bombay High Court.

Oct 9, 2021

Newspaper office in Agartala vandalised, 4 journalists injured

In unprecedented violence, the office of a leading Tripura newspaper here was attacked and vandalised on Wednesday, with many computers and other assets damaged and several vehicles, parked in front of the office, set on fire.

Sep 9, 2021

Centre inks ceasefire agreement with another Naga group

Centre signs ceasefire agreement with another Naga group

Amid ongoing Naga peace process, the Centre and the Niki Sumi-led group of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on Wednesday signed a ceasefire agreement for one year, till September 7, 2022.