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Release My Boyfriend or I’ll Jump!’ Teen’s Dramatic Protest Atop 100-Foot Mobile Tower

24Jun

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Release My Boyfriend or I’ll Jump!’ Teen’s Dramatic Protest Atop 100-Foot Mobile Tower

A 17-year-old girl climbed a 100-foot-high mobile tower demanding the release of her boyfriend from jail. The teenager also threatened to jump from the top of the tower if her demand was not met. The dramatic incident took place on Tuesday in the Gomia area of Jharkhand’s Bokaro district. Tension gripped the area after the girl climbed a mobile tower in Dhendhe village and began her protest. According to reports, the girl’s 22-year-old boyfriend was arrested by police a few days ago. He was taken into custody after the girl’s mother filed a complaint, following which a kidnapping case was registered. The court later sent him to judicial custody. On June 18, the girl’s mother had filed a complaint with the police. Based on that complaint, an investigation was launched and the coup...

Thunderstorms, Very Heavy Rain Likely in Assam’s West, South Districts for 3 Days: IMD

10Jun

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Thunderstorms, Very Heavy Rain Likely in Assam’s West, South Districts for 3 Days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm at the isolated places across the state in the next two to three days (till June 13, 2026) owing to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state.“The weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm with lightning with light to moderate rain at most places along with heavy (7-11cm/day) to very heavy (12-20cm/day) rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over the western and southern districts of the state in the coming two to three days which may aggravate water logging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets,” an official statement said on Wednesday evening.The district author...

Wangchuk Backs Cockroach Janata Party Protest at Jantar Mantar, Threatens 42-Day Fast Over Exam Irregularities

6Jun

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Wangchuk Backs Cockroach Janata Party Protest at Jantar Mantar, Threatens 42-Day Fast Over Exam Irregularities

Intense protest has erupted at Jantar Mantar in the national capital over widespread irregularities in the country’s education system. The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party and led by founder Abhijit Dipak, has received open support from renowned environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk. Not only extending support, Wangchuk has also issued a serious warning to the government that he will undertake a 42-day hunger strike if Abhijit Dipak or any other protester is arrested by the police. Notably, this protest has been staged against irregularities in crucial national-level examinations, namely NEET, CUET, CBSE, and SSC. The protesters have raised the demand for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Delhi Police, however, has granted officia...

CBSE Likely to Open 2026 Re-Evaluation Applications Today; OnMark Portal Security Upgraded

1Jun

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CBSE Likely to Open 2026 Re-Evaluation Applications Today; OnMark Portal Security Upgraded

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to begin the application process for re-evaluation and verification of marks for the 2026 board examinations today, offering students an opportunity to request a review of their answer scripts. The move comes shortly after the declaration of board examination results, with thousands of students anticipated to access the online portal for verification, obtaining photocopies of answer sheets, and re-evaluation requests. Ahead of the expected launch, cybersecurity experts and technical teams have reportedly strengthened the OnMark portal, the digital platform used for processing examination-related services. The upgrades are aimed at ensuring smooth operation, preventing server overloads, and safeguarding student data against pot...

Congress walkout exposes its anti-women Mindset: BJP

27May

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Congress walkout exposes its anti-women Mindset: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today strongly condemned the conduct of the Congress party during the discussion on the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the Women’s Reservation Bill, in Assam Legislative Assembly today.The BJP, in a statement, said, "At a time when the nation was witnessing a landmark step towards women empowerment and greater political participation of women, the Congress party chose to stage a protest and walk out instead of participating constructively in the discussion. Such behaviour clearly exposes the anti-women mindset of the Congress party, which has repeatedly failed to genuinely support women-led progress in the country."The people of India must ask, if Congress truly stood for women empowerment, why did they refuse to participate in a debate concerning ...

Secular Pivot: West Bengal Phases Out Religion-Based Stipends to Pivot Towards Direct Universal Welfare

18May

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Secular Pivot: West Bengal Phases Out Religion-Based Stipends to Pivot Towards Direct Universal Welfare

In a significant programmatic and political realignment, the West Bengal government has officially decided to end its controversial monthly stipend schemes for imams, muezzins, and Hindu temple priests. This major policy shift marks the conclusion of long-standing, state-supported honorariums for religious clerics, which had frequently been at the center of intense legal challenges and political debates regarding state secularism. Moving away from religion-based budgetary allocations, the state administration is redirecting its focus and resources toward broad-based, universal socio-economic development initiatives. Coinciding with the discontinuation of the cleric stipends, the state government has announced a massive expansion of its secular social safety net. Under the newly unveile...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack: India is steadfast and uncompromising against terrorism

22Apr

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack: India is steadfast and uncompromising against terrorism

Today marks the first anniversary of the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The wounds of the hellish violence that struck the peaceful nature of the valley on this dark day last year are still deep in the hearts of the people of the country. Today, on this sad day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his deepest tributes to the victims and reassured the people of the country. In a message on social media, he made it clear that terrorism is a curse of humanity and India will never bow to this evil force. He recalled that India has been going through a difficult test in the past year, but the unwavering unity of the people of the country and the courage of the security forces have foiled all the plots of the terrorists. The Prime Minister has made it clear that there will be no ch...

Tripura’s Forests Yield New Gecko Species Discovery

16Apr

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Tripura’s Forests Yield New Gecko Species Discovery

A team of Indian researchers from Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram has discovered a new species of bent-toed gecko, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, in the lowland forests of North Tripura. The finding, published in the European Journal of Taxonomy on April 14, marks a significant addition to India’s reptile diversity. The species was identified using an integrative approach combining morphological, statistical, and molecular analyses. Researchers confirmed it as distinct from its closest relative, Cyrtodactylus tripuraensis, with a genetic divergence of 4.7–5.2% in the mitochondrial ND2 gene. With this discovery, the number of Cyrtodactylus species in Northeast India has increased to 31, reinforcing the region’s importance within the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. The new species...

Bihar Gets First BJP CM as Samrat Choudhary Sworn In

15Apr

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Bihar Gets First BJP CM as Samrat Choudhary Sworn In

On April 15, 2026, the swearing-in ceremony of Samrat Choudhary, the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at Lok Bhawan, Patna, by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, during which JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers. At the time of Mr. Choudhary's appointment, he had just been elected as the leader of the BJP and NDA Legislature Parties the previous day, following considerable suspense surrounding the process of selection. This change of government occurred just after Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister, after holding that office for an extended period, and was elected to the Rajya Sabha the prior week. The political climate in the state of Bihar is fast changing due to the significant ...

Mission Success: Artemis II Crew Makes Historic Splashdown in the Pacific After Breaking Lunar Records

11Apr

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Mission Success: Artemis II Crew Makes Historic Splashdown in the Pacific After Breaking Lunar Records

In a flawless conclusion to a mission that has captivated the globe, NASA’s Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening. The return marked the first time in over 50 years that humans have journeyed to the Moon and safely returned, signaling a triumphant milestone for the Artemis program. On board were NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Their nearly 10-day voyage took them farther from Earth than any human in history—reaching a staggering distance of 252,756 miles (406,771 km) and surpassing the previous record held by the Apollo 13 crew. The mission served as a critical validation of the spacecraft’s life-support and na...