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Go ahead with Grading of 41 Deemed Varsities: SC to NAAC
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) to proceed with the grading of 41 deemed universities. It noted that the government was framing rules to put in place criteria for the grant of…
3 Muslim Youths arrested for Church Vandalism in Agra
Three Muslim youths have been detained for questioning over the vandalisation of a church in Agra, police said on Thursday.
The St. Mary's Church in the Agra Cantonment area was vandalised by unidentified miscreants, some statues were…
Farmer commits Suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
A farmer at Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh committed suicide on Thursday by consuming pesticide, police and a family member said. The incident occurred in the morning in Morta village in Ghaziabad district which adjoins Delhi.
Police said…
RK Pachauri denied Permission to Travel Abroad
The Delhi High Court on Thursday denied permission to environmentalist R.K. Pachauri, accused in a sexual harassment case, to travel abroad to attend a Global Water Summit. Pachauri had moved the court seeking permission to go to Greece…
Narendra Modi seeks Collective Response to Farmer Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought a collective response from political leaders to the agrarian crisis caused by unseasonal rains and resolved not to "abandon" the farmers.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Modi said: "It should be…
Farmer’s Suicide being Probed: Rajnath Singh
Investigation into the suicide of a farmer Gajendra Singh from Rajasthan at an AAP rally has been handed over to the crime branch and the Delhi Police has been asked to give a report in the matter in a time-bound manner, Union Home Minister…
Juveniles of 16-18 to be tried as Adults in Heinous Crimes
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act which paves the way for children (juveniles) in the age group of 16-18 years to be tried as adults if they commit heinous crimes.
The amendment to the…
Rahul slams Centre on Net Neutrality, BJP hits Back
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the NDA government of trying to carve out the internet for "some corporates" and demanded a new law to address net neutrality. Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha during zero hour,…
32 People killed, 100 injured in Powerful Storm in Bihar
At least 32 people have been killed and around 100 injured in a storm that lashed Purnia, Madhepura and several other districts of Bihar late on Tuesday night. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a compensation of Rs.4 lakh each…
Modi condoles death of 17 Indian Pilgrims in Nepal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of 17 Indian pilgrims in Nepal. "Very sad news from Nepal. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in the bus accident," Modi said in a statement.
He…