DEATH PENALTY TO SHEIKH HASINA
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in a case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during last year’s student-led agitation that led to the fall of her Awami League government. The court found Hasina guilty on three counts, concluding a months-long trial that found her […]
WHY NITISH KUMAR KEEPS BIHAR GUESSING!
NEW DELHI: A day after securing a decisive mandate in the Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has set the political landscape abuzz by refusing to resign during his visit to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, a move that has deepened speculation about his next steps and exposed new fault lines within the National Democratic […]
Congress Crucial Meet Tomorrow as SIR Exercise Enters Final Stretch
New Delhi, Reeling from a humiliating defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections and amplifying its allegations of “vote chori,” the Congress has convened a high-level review meeting on November 18 to assess the progress of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories. The meeting, to be chaired at […]
SC SLAMS TELANGANA SPEAKER OVER 10 BRS MLAS’ DISQUALIFICATION
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday termed as “gross contempt” Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar’s alleged refusal to decide disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress despite the top court setting a three-month deadline in July. A three-judge bench, presided over by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, asked […]
EC Launches SIR in 12 States; Opposition Flags Concerns Over Process
New Delhi, The Election Commission of India (EC) has formally launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories, triggering sharp criticism from opposition parties over the pace and transparency of the exercise. The move comes immediately after the completion of the Bihar Assembly election process, […]
TECH USE BENEFITS OLDIES’ WELL-BEING
NEW DELHI: A recent study suggests smartphones, computers, and tablets may help older adults stay connected.As a social worker in South Korea, Jaesung Lee, lead author of the study and a doctoral candidate in the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, saw this firsthand. Interested in social engagement during his time as a social […]
