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26 Sep

Meet Sneha Dubey, the young diplomat hailed for her fiery response to Pakistan’s Imran Khan at UN

editor0 CommentsIndia, InternationalPAKISTAN

India again castigated Pakistan as it gave blistering retort to Prime Minister Imran Khan raking up the issue of Kashmir in his address to the UN General Assembly. India said in its response that Pakistan, where terrorists enjoy free pass, is an "arsonist" disguising itself as a "fire-fighter". Khan in his address spoke about the 2019 decision of India to abrogate Article 370 as well as the death of pro-Pakistan separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. "The worst and most pervasive form of Islamophobia now rules India," Khan said in an address, delivered by video due to Covid precautions. In…

26 Sep

Cyclone Gulab Reaches Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Winds Up To 100 Kmph

editor0 CommentsWest BengalCyclone, odisha

Cyclone Gulab began its landfall process on Sunday evening, the India Meteorological Department said. The system is likely to cross North Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur as a cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 75-85 kmph gusting to 96 kmph during the next three hours. A red alert was sounded in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh for a cyclonic warning and post landfall lookout. Cyclone Gulab is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh, south Odisha coasts between Kalingapatnam and Gopalpur.The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclone…

26 Sep

“Your Right…”: Chief Justice On 50% Representation For Women In Judiciary

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Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Sunday exhorted women lawyers to strongly raise their demand for 50 per cent reservation in the judiciary while assuring them of his "total support". "I don't want you to cry but with anger, you have to shout and demand that we need 50 per cent reservation," he said. The CJI said that it's an issue of thousands of years of suppression and women are entitled to the reservation and added, "It's a matter of right, and not a matter a charity." The CJI paraphrased Karl Marx to say, “Women of the world,…

25 Sep

Woman constable gang-raped in Neemuch; five booked; 2 held

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastgang-raped, Woman constable

A 30-year-old woman police constable was allegedly gang-raped by three men, who shot a video of the act and threatened her in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district, an official said on Saturday. While the incident took place earlier this month, the constable lodged a complaint on September 13, following which a probe was conducted and a case was registered this week against five persons, including the mother of the main accused, the official said. The police have arrested the main accused and his mother in connection with the crime, said Anuradha Girwal, in charge of the women police station. “The accused…

25 Sep

Biden reiterates US support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC,

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US President Joe Biden has reiterated America’s support for India's permanent membership in a reformed United Nations Security Council and its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. President Biden, in his talks with Prime Minister Modi, applauded India’s “strong leadership” during its UN Security Council Presidency in August 2021, according to the US-India Joint Leaders’ Statement issued after their meeting in the White House on Friday. “In this context, President Biden also reiterated US support for India’s permanent membership on a reformed UN Security Council…

25 Sep

“Loss To Women’s Movement”: Feminist Icon Kamla Bhasin Dies At 75

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Eminent women’s rights activist, poet and author Kamla Bhasin passed away on Saturday. She was 75. News of her demise was shared on Twitter by activist Kavita Srivastava earlier today. “Kamla Bhasin, our dear friend, passed away around 3am today 25th Sept. This is a big setback for the women’s movement in India and the South Asian region,” she tweeted. “She celebrated life whatever the adversity. Kamla you will always live in our hearts. In Sisterhood, which is in deep grief.” She was a regular in peace conferences and despite suffering from cancer she used to appear at various platforms…

24 Sep

Gangster Killed In Delhi Courtroom, 2 Gunmen Posed As Lawyers, Shot Dead

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Gangster Jitendra alias Gogi, who was Delhi's most wanted, was shot inside Rohini court on Friday. The attackers, dressed as lawyers, opened fire on Jitendra, killing him on the spot. The incident happened in Rohini court number 206 when Jitendra was presented before the judge. The Delhi Police's Special Cell killed the two attackers in the ensuing shootout. The attackers are believed to be from the Tillu Tajpuria gang. The shootout left three people dead and one woman lawyer injured. Around 35-40 rounds were fired during the incident. According to the sources in the Special Cell, both the attackers —…

24 Sep

Protester beaten, shot, stomped: 2 die as Assam eviction turns violent, govt orders probe

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Two civilians were killed and nine policemen injured on Thursday when an anti-encroachment drive in Assam's Darrang district blew up into a brutal clash between the police and people protesting eviction. On camera, policemen in riot gear and armed with guns and sticks chased and attacked protesters and even firing shots. In horrifying visuals, a government cameraman filming the clash attacked a protester who had earlier followed him with a stick. The protester, beaten by policemen, lay motionless as the cameraman kept attacking him until he was restrained. The police have arrested the cameraman. An order issued by the Home…

24 Sep

Bhabanipur bypoll: BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal stopped from entering ward near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house

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BJP candidate for Bhabanipur Assembly bypoll Priyanka Tibrewal on Tuesday wrote to the Election Commission, claiming that she was being stopped by the West Bengal Police from door-to-door campaigning on the instructions of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a letter to the EC, Priyanka Tibrewal's election agent said the BJP candidate went door-to-door campaigning near the houses of Mamata Banerjee, who is also contesting the bypoll, and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee in Bhabanipur on Tuesday. However, even after following all Covid-related rules and regulations, Priyanka Tibrewal was stopped by the police during her campaign, allegedly on the instructions of Mamata…

24 Sep

Nissan Magnite is the Official Car of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021

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Nissan has announced that it has become the official sponsor of ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Nissan Magnite is the official car of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021. The tournament will be held from October 17 2021 to November 14, 2021 in UAE and Oman.Sinan Ozkok, president, Nissan Motor India, said, “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one India looks forward to,Nissan India is proud that ‘Make in India, Make for the World SUV-the BigBold Beautiful Nissan Magniteis the Official car of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In these challenging times, we are hopeful that the ICC Men’s…