India

ECI forms heat watch task force for elections

New Delhi: In preparation for the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls scheduled for April 26, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has joined forces with meteorological experts to monitor weather conditions and mitigate potential challenges. During a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, decisions were made to address concerns regarding heat […]

Delhi Police files FIR in landfill fire; BJP blames AAP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has initiated action in response to a fire incident at the Ghazipur landfill in East Delhi. An FIR has been filed against unidentified individuals involved in the incident. The case registered at Ghazipur Police Station, falls under sections 336 (endangering life or personal safety of others) and 278 (making atmosphere […]

Massive uproar in Karnataka after brutal murder amid love jihad allegations

Hubbali – Protests and demonstrations hit the streets of Karnataka following the brutal murder of Neha Hiremath, a first-year MCA student and the daughter of Congress councillor of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation Niranjan Hiremath on April 18th. The accused, Fayaz, who was her classmate earlier, was arrested by the police minutes after the incident. The BJP […]

TISS suspends student for screening controversial documentaries

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has suspended student leader Ramadas Prini Sivanandan for two years due to various incidents, including screening a banned BBC documentary, organising controversial events, and participating in protests.

FSSAI to investigate Nestle India’s high-sugar baby food

NEW DELHI: After the revelation of reports by Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) which claimed the high content of sugar in Nestle’s baby products, the Consumer Affairs Ministry of India has directed the food safety regulator FSSAI to look into the composition. The report of the Swiss NGO, further states that […]