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Life sentences to Atiq Ahmad, two others for Umesh Pal kidnapping

Life sentences to Atiq Ahmad, two others for Umesh Pal kidnapping

Atiq Ahmad, a gangster-turned-politician, and two others were found guilty in the kidnapping of Umesh Pal in 2006 and given life sentences by an MP-MLA court here on Tuesday. According to section 364-A of the Indian Criminal Code, the three were found guilty. In the state legislature last month, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that "mafia (Atiq Ahmad) ko mitti me mila denge) (would destroy the mafia)" and accused the Samajwadi Party of honouring mafias like Atiq Ahmad. Umesh Pal, a member of the zila panchayat at the time Raju Pal was killed on January 25, 2005, had told authorities…
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Scientists new researchers on EMBRYOS in pregnancies

Scientists new researchers on EMBRYOS in pregnancies

Scientists have discovered that the development of embryos in pregnancies that end in miscarriage is slower than that of embryos in pregnancies that result in live births. The researchers, led by Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, used imaging technology to examine the growth of embryos in 611 ongoing pregnancies, 33 of which resulted in miscarriage. Virtual reality techniques were used to produce 3D holograms of embryos.Human Reproduction is the journal where the study is published.
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A test for Pakistan’s diplomacy is the US’ invitation to a summit on democracy

A test for Pakistan’s diplomacy is the US’ invitation to a summit on democracy

According to a media report, Pakistan's diplomacy would be put to the test at the democracy summit in Washington, which starts on Tuesday, as the cash-strapped nation would try to renew relations with the US without upsetting its old ally China.India and Pakistan have both received invitations to the summit, similar to the inaugural democracy summit in 2021.Pakistan apparently decided not to attend the inaugural summit because the Biden administration did not try to contact Imran Khan, who was the country's prime minister at the time.
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Gujarat’s government bought power from Adani and Tata for Rs 16,900 crore over a two-year period

Gujarat’s government bought power from Adani and Tata for Rs 16,900 crore over a two-year period

The state Legislature was informed on Monday that the Gujarat government has paid Adani Power and Tata Power a total of Rs 16,900 crore for the purchase of power over the previous two years.Data presented by Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai during Question Hour shows that in 2021 and 2022, the state government paid Adani Power Mundra Ltd. Rs. 8,160 crore and Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. Rs. 8,784 crore, respectively.According to Desai, the state government paid Adani Power Rs 2,760 crore in 2021 for 5,589 million units and Rs 5,400 crore in 2022 for approximately 6,000 million.
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With Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification, the opposition intensifies its criticism of the government

With Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification, the opposition intensifies its criticism of the government

Three days after Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, was barred from the Lok Sabha, opposition parties intensified their campaign against the ruling party and commemorated a "black day for democracy" on Monday.Gandhi was barred from serving in the House of Representatives on March 24, one day after a Surat court found him guilty of defamation and sentenced him to two years in prison.Opposition Lawmakers disrupted both Houses of Parliament by raising a commotion while wearing all-black attire.
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Congress refuses to meet Election Commission team

Congress refuses to meet Election Commission team

Due the ongoing delimitation exercise of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies, Assam Congress was asked to meet the Election Commission (EC) team for their rising question. As, the Election Commission team arrived in Guwahati on Sunday evening to meet all stakeholders regarding the delimitation. But now according to the reports, Assam Congress has refused to meet the team. Bhupen Borah, the president of Assam Pradesh Congress said eleven political parties were allowed a cumulative time of 3 hours to meet the EC team, which means each one of us had hardly more than 15-20 minutes to express our views. Due to…
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31st March, Student Day in Assam

31st March, Student Day in Assam

Assam declares 31st March to be observed as ‘Student Day’ in the state. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said from this year onwards year every year ‘student Day’ will be observed. First, ‘Student Day’ celebration will take place in Guwahati, Shankardev Kalakshetra. According to the sources, the day has been marked in honour of Upendra Nath Brahma, a Bodo Social Activist and a prominent students' leader. Brahma was also the former president of the All Bodo Students Union. Along with it, the minister has also announced about scholarship schemes and fee waivers for female students. Also other schemes will be launched during…
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Congress’ Satyagraha brazen display of arrogance, insult to Mahatma Gandhi: BJP

Congress’ Satyagraha brazen display of arrogance, insult to Mahatma Gandhi: BJP

On Sunday, the BJP attacked the Congress for their "Sankalp Satyagraha," claiming that it was an attempt to defend Rahul Gandhi's comments on the "entire backward community" of the nation by protesting the Constitution of the nation and the court's decision against him.In a statement to the media, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi also referred to the Congress agitation as a "insult" to Mahatma Gandhi, claiming that although the Father of the Nation had organised Satyagraha for social causes, the Congress was organising "so-called Satyagraha" for personal purposes.Gandhi's conviction in a defamation case in Gujarat and his "automatic" disqualification as a…
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High-level Indian delegation discusses energy cooperation with Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe

High-level Indian delegation discusses energy cooperation with Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe

On Sunday, a high-level Indian delegation paid a visit to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the country and gave him an update on the status of priorities designated by both countries for bilateral cooperation in the vital energy sector.The delegation, led by Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry Secretary Pankaj Jain, met President Wickremesinghe, who shared his thoughts on speedy implementation of the effort, according to the Indian High Commission in the country.It said that India will provide Sri Lanka with 500 indoor cooking devices powered by solar energy.
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