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Rahul constitutes 23-member CWC, drops some senior leaders
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday constituted the Congress Working Committee (CWC) by appointing 23 members and dropping some senior leaders in his bid to strike a balance between age and experience, and prepare for the 2019 Lok…
Anurag Thakur appointed BJP Chief Whip in Lok Sabha
The BJP on Tuesday appointed its Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur as the new Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha, a day ahead of the start of Parliament's monsoon session.
Thakur replaces Jabalpur MP Rakesh Singh, who has been appointed the party's…
Chennai Horror: 22 men raped 12-year-old girl for 7 months, 17 held
ONI Bureau: In a horrific incident, as many as 22 men have allegedly sexually harassed a 12-year-old girl for over a period of seven months in Purasawalkam, Chennai. However, police has arrested 17 men involved in the crime so far.
As…
Swami Agnivesh beaten up in Jharkhand, 20 detained
Social activist Swami Agnivesh was attacked and beaten up by suspected supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Jharkhand's Pakur district on Tuesday, leaving him shaken.
Police said the 78-year-old was attacked…
Mayawati sacks BSP leader Jai Prakash Singh over Rahul remarks
BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday sacked senior party leader Jai Prakash Singh, a day after he triggered a row by saying that foreign blood won't let Congress President Rahul Gandhi succeed in Indian politics and lead the country.
"I came to…
Lokpal Selection Committee to meet on July 19 to form search panel: Centre tells SC
The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the process to appoint the Lokpal was under way and that a meeting is due on July 19 to recommend a panel of names.
A bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice R. Banumathi and Justice Navin…
Soldier commits suicide on LoC
A soldier committed suicide while on duty on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday.
Ranbir Singh was on duty at an army garrison in Khour area of Akhnoor sector. He shot himself with his service rifle on…
Facebook joins Skill India Mission to train empower youth
Social media giant Facebook on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to empower youth and entrepreneurs with digital skills in India.
The partnership, signed in Bhubaneswar,…
Adidas to use only recycled plastic by 2024
Global sportswear maker Adidas announced that it has committed to using only recycled plastic by 2024.
The pledge to eliminate the use of "virgin" plastic includes polyester. Used in everything from t-shirts to sports bras, the material…
SC condemns mob lynching, asks Parliament to make law
ONI Bureau: The Supreme Court on Tuesday condemned mob lynching incidents across the country and asked Parliament to make a law to curb this crime.
Supreme Court said, "no citizen can take law into their own hands. In case of fear and…