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03 Jan

Delhi Police register sexual harassment case over ‘auction listing’ of Muslim women on app

editor0 CommentsIndiaDelhi, mumbai

A case has been registered by Cyber Police in Delhi following a complaint by a journalist, that photos of hundreds of Muslim women were uploaded on a group called ‘Bulli Bai’. The journalist, who is one of the women named in the app, took to Twitter informing that her complaint has been registered and a case under IPC sections 153A (Promoting enmity on grounds of religion etc), 153B (Imputations prejudicial to national-integration), 354A & 509 for sexual harassment has been filed. The journalist has claimed that a group called ‘Bulli Bai’ was created like ‘Sulli Deals’ on GitHub, which would…

03 Jan

Ministry of Skill Development launches a pilot project in Nagaland

editor0 CommentsIndiaMinistry of Skill, Nagaland, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; and Ministry of Electronics and IT, digitally launched a pilot project for upskilling the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).The objective of this initiative is to upskill the local weavers and artisans to enhance their productivity through RPL assessment and certification in traditional handicrafts. The project targets to upskill over 4,000craftsmen and artisans.

03 Jan

Delhi Police register sexual harassment case over ‘auction listing’ of Muslim women on app

editor0 CommentsIndiaDelhi, mumbai

A case has been registered by Cyber Police in Delhi following a complaint by a journalist, that photos of hundreds of Muslim women were uploaded on a group called 'Bulli Bai'. The journalist, who is one of the women named in the app, took to Twitter informing that her complaint has been registered and a case under IPC sections 153A (Promoting enmity on grounds of religion etc), 153B (Imputations prejudicial to national-integration), 354A & 509 for sexual harassment has been filed. The journalist has claimed that a group called 'Bulli Bai' was created like 'Sulli Deals' on GitHub, which would…

01 Jan

RBI releases holiday list for banks across all sectors

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India

In January 2022, Banks across all private and public sectors will be closed for several days. There are 16 Holidays in January for sectors of banks depending upon the state they live as per a notification by RBI. This holiday includes 1st January and the remaining seven holidays are the weekend leaves. Banks remain opened on 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month. The RBI’s list of holidays are divided by three categories, i.e. state-wise celebrations, religious holidays and festival celebrations. Bank holidays come into effect as per a list released by the Reserve Bank of India.

01 Jan

2nd omicron death reported in India

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India

On Friday from Udaipur a 73-year-old man, who was tested positive for Omicron on 15th December, has died. It is 2nd omicron death in India. According to reports, the deceased was also suffering from hypertension and diabetes. He had tested negative for COVID-19 on 21st December. After four days, on 25th December, the man was diagnosed with Omicron. The hospital authorities have suspected that he might have died due to the effect of post-COVID pneumonia. The Chief Medical and Health Officer Udaipur Division Dr Dinesh Kharadi said, "The man was tested positive for COVID-19's Omicron strain but later he was…

31 Dec

80 terrorists arrested, infiltration is down this year in Jammu and Kashmir

editor0 CommentsIndiajammu and kashmir

The police in Jammu and Kashmir in 100 successful operations in 2021 have killed 182 terrorists, including 44 top ones, DGP Dilbag Singh informed on Friday. Infiltration has come down this year and only 34 terrorists have managed to cross border, he added. As many as 497 people have been booked under UAPA in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh also added that 9 JeM terrorists involved in attack on police bus in Pantha Chowk have been eliminated in last 24 hours. Talking about youngsters joining terror ranks, he said, "134 youngsters joined terror ranks in Jammu and Kashmir in 2021 and…

31 Dec

Mumbai Police is on alert, after Intelligence inputs of possible terror attack

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, mumbai, mumbai police, terrorists attack

Intelligence inputs that, on the eve of New Year, Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai. The city police has tighten up the security of railway stations, public places and also cancelled the weekly offs and holidays, so that its entire strength remains available for duty, police officials said on Thursday. "Police had received an input that Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai on the eve of New Year," a police official said. Hence, in order to maintain law and order situation, police are on alert and will be keeping a strict eye…

31 Dec

46th GST Council Meet chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, Lifestyle, Political

On 31st December Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 46th GST Council Meet and will likely discuss the report on rate rationalisation, proposed GST hike in textile and among other things. It is an extension to the pre-budget meeting of FM Sitharaman with State Finance Ministers on 30th December. The Group of Ministers (GoM) were tasked to review items under an inverted duty structure to help minimize refund payout, will submit a report to the Council. The Fitment committee has made many "sweeping" recommendations to the GoM regarding slab and rate changes and taking items out of the exemption list.…

30 Dec

Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre enters Siliguri

editor0 CommentsHealth, India, North Bengal, West Bengal

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Siliguri, December 2021: Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre which is the largest diabetes chain in India has a record number of more than 500 living patients above the age of 90 years without complications from diabetes. They have indeed now gone to special lengths to keep their 5 Lakh plus patients with diabetes, under their good care. Dr Mohan’s has now launched its comprehensive care centre for the people of North Bengal at Siliguri that will provide complete diabetes care under one roof. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Dr. G.B. Das, renowned Gynaecologist and Head…

30 Dec

Indian cities report massive new cases even as deaths remain low

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India, world

As the daily spike rates increase globally, in India, cases have begun to surge with even record cases in many European countries, the fatalities have remained low. Delhi recorded zero deaths while Mumbai recorded one fatality due to Covid-19. Countries across the world including Europe and US are seeing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases fulled by the highly infectious Omicron variant, which was detected in South Africa last month. The new variant has also resulted in high hospitalisation, even in countries with high vaccination numbers.