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RSS-Linked Books Mandated In Madhya Pradesh Colleges, Opposition Sees Red

Reported by Anurag Dwary | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Bhopal

The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a directive making it mandatory for colleges across the state to incorporate books authored by leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) into their curriculum.

Vinay Mohan Kwatra Takes Charge As India's Ambassador To US

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Washington

Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge on Monday as Indian ambassador to the US.

US Says Relationship With India One Of The Most Consequential In World

Asian News International | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Washington

Lauding the US-India ties, the White House on Monday said that President Joe Biden views the United States' relationship with India as one of the most consequential in the world, adding that both countries "work closely" on vital priorities.

BJP Sweeps Panchayat Elections In Tripura

Asian News International | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Agartala

In the recent three-tier Panchayat elections, which took place on August 8, the ruling BJP has secured a decisive victory across multiple constituencies in the state. BJP performed strongly, winning several wards.

Mobile-Game-Addicted Odisha Man Dies By Suicide After Failing To Repay Debts

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Jajpur, Odisha

A 22-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after failing to repay loans he had taken from people after suffering losses to the tune of lakhs of rupees in mobile games, police said on Monday.

In New Strategy, Manipur Chief Minister Looks To Redraw District Boundaries, End "Political Convenience"

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has indicated the state government will work with all communities and civil society organisations to discuss redrawing district boundaries based on "administrative convenience" and not on "ethnic lines".

Mumbai Cops Solve Murder With Help From Constable's Speech Impaired Son

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Mumbai

The shocking murder of a hearing and speech impaired man from Mumbai has been solved with the help of a hearing and speech impaired man young man, the son of a police constable.

Sheikh Hasina's Stay In India Will Not Hurt Ties: Bangladesh Government Adviser

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, Dhaka

A key adviser of Bangladesh's interim government on Monday said that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extended stay in India will not hurt bilateral relations and Dhaka will always try to maintain good relations with New Delhi.

Army Soldier Stripped, Assaulted In Police Custody In Rajasthan, Probe Ordered: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, Jaipur

An army soldier was stripped and assaulted in police custody here, Rajasthan minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said on Monday after he visited the Shipra Path police station where he rebuked the cops over the alleged incident and raised the matter

ISRO Postpones Latest Earth Observation Satellite Launch. New Date Is...

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, Bengaluru

ISRO on Monday said its latest earth observation satellite EOS-08 will now be launched onboard the third and final developmental flight of its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 on August 16.

Amid Criticism, Centre To Prepare Fresh Draft Of Broadcasting Bill

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

The government today said it will hold further consultations and publish a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill after certain provisions of the previous draft raised concerns among online content creators.

"Youth Of India Are Striving For Betterment": Adani Foundation Chairperson Priti Adani

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

On the occasion of International Youth Day, the Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, Priti Adani, said on Monday that the youth of India are striving for betterment.

Debt-Ridden UP Businessman, Wife Jump Into Canal In Uttarakhand

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, Haridwar

A debt-ridden businessman from Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur died allegedly committed suicide on Monday after jumping into Gangnahar canal along with his wife.

Adani Foundation, Adani Electricity To Facilitate Loans Worth Rs 1.10 Crore To 56 Enterprise Self Help Groups

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 12, 2024, Mumbai

On its 28th anniversary, the Adani Foundation in collaboration with Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd and Maharashtra Arthik Vikas Mandal facilitated loans worth Rs 1.10 crore to 56 ESHGs, aiming to make 4,000 women 'Lakhpati Didis' in the slums.

'Spectacles Shattered, Glass In Eyes': Autopsy Report Of Kolkata Doctor

Reported by Saurabh Gupta | Monday August 12, 2024, Kolkata

More chilling details have emerged in the rape and murder of the trainee doctor in Kolkata, with her post-mortem report indicating that the accused had hit her so hard that the glasses of her spectacles shattered, shards piercing her eyes.