India

India’s apex child rights body has asked all states and union territories to conduct a detailed investigation into the functioning of government-funded/recognised madrasas admitting non-Muslim students. In a letter to chief secretaries of states and UTs, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said the inquiry should include physical verification of children attending […]

Speaking to TNI during the poll campaign,  Vikram Madam admitted to the fact that the AAP could diminish his chances of winning. He said, “AAP has no role in this election except cutting into Congress’ vote share. And I’m concerned how much of my vote share will be cut. Either they (AAP) will totally fail  or they will take me down along with them. That’s what I’m watching out for.”  

Better infrastructure and excellent public services are key to enhancing efficiency and productivity of people in cities and towns to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of India when it completes 100th year of Independence, said Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday. He was speaking at the two-day ‘National Convention on People Centric Urban Governance […]

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s wife Dimple Yadav is poised to win the byelections for Mainpuri Lok Sabha segment, which fell vacant after the demise of party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, as per trends of counting of votes on Thursday. Counting of votes for bypolls for Mainpuri Lok Sabha, and Rampur and Khatauli Assembly constituencies […]

She says her gender identity hasn't been a hurdle in the path of her public work but there are still some people who make snide remarks. "I learnt to accept such comments and choose to do my work." she says.