ECI “lying” about ECINet, charges Congress

New Delhi, 02 October—In continuation with its mission to restore sanctity of the electoral rolls to ensure right to franchise for India’s citizens, the Congress today charged the Election Commission of India (ECI) of “lying” about its ECINet portal alleging that restrictions on Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) violated the Representation of the People Act, 1950 […]

The Streets of Dissent: Citizens Take the Fight for Electoral Integrity to Delhi and Mumbai

A Coordinated Cry for Democratic Accountability On the symbolic occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, India’s financial and political capitals witnessed a significant upsurge of public unrest. Across both New Delhi and Mumbai, a broad coalition of civil society organisations, student groups, and youth leaders converged on the streets to mount a direct challenge against the leadership […]

FlyDubai alleged terrorist episode a curtain raiser for a renewed US-Israel war on Iran?

New Delhi, 02 October—FlyDubai alleged hijacking attempt by an Omani national co-pilot of Israel-bound flight from Dubai leading to emergency landing in Saudi Arabia is becoming intriguing with every passing day seen in the backdrop of statement from US President Donald Trump who warned saying that if Tehran is linked to the terrorist act then […]

RARE BLUE-EYED WHITE TIGER TEJAS IN DEHRADUN ZOO

photo courtesy : Sakshi NEW DELHI: A new attraction has been added for wildlife enthusiasts at Dehradun Zoo. White tiger Tejas has arrived from Gwalior Zoological Park under a tiger exchange programme. With its white coat, dark stripes and striking blue eyes, Tejas has become Uttarakhand’s first white tiger. Zoo officials believe the arrival will […]

WILL MAMATA BACK RAHUL AS PM IN 2029 ?

NEW DELHI: Former Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has lost Bengal, but there are indications that she hopes to play a role nationally. This became clear not just in the recently held  INDIA bloc meet, but also in her subsequent interaction with reporters. Asked whether she would support Congress’s Rahul Gandhi […]

PROMOTION OF OVER 70,000 TEACHERS IN UP BEFORE POLLS

NEW DELHI: Ahead of Diwali and the assembly polls in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government is expected to promote over 70,000 teachers working under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department, with the process reportedly receiving the go-ahead. The teachers have been waiting for promotions for nearly 10 years. The promotion process is now close […]

DELHI POLICE DETAINS OVER 700 PROTESTING AGAINST CEC GYANESH KUMAAR

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police detained more than 700 protesters, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi, as well as activists of some student outfits, during a protest against the CEC at Jantar Mantar on Friday. Political parties and those detained included CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, members of AISA, SFI, NSUI and other student […]

A Life of Quiet Grandeur: Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri on His Birth Anniversary

On October 2, as the nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi, it also marks the birth anniversary of another son of the soil whose life embodied the Mahatma’s ideals with rare fidelity. Lal Bahadur Shastri, born in 1904 in the modest town of Mughalsarai in Uttar Pradesh, rose from humble beginnings to become India’s second […]

FLYDUBAI PILOT MACHCHHAR SAYS HE RECITED HANUMAN CHALISA

NEW DELHI: Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot onboard the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight, spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on video call and said he was reciting the Hanuman Chalisa during the terrifying moment. While recalling the attack, the hero captain said that despite his serious injuries, he realised he […]

‘UNEMPLOUED’ SMRITI IRANI BACK IN TV JOB

NEW DELHI: Actor Smriti Irani revealed that she called Uday Shankar to ask for work after her 2024 Amethi defeat. The conversation eventually paved the way for her return to television, as she opened up about starting afresh and adjusting to the demands of life on a set. Actor-politician Smriti Irani has opened up about […]