Month: February 2025

Mayawati Hits Back After Congress Leader’s “Krishna Said Kill…” Remark

February 18, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati snapped back Tuesday morning after Congress leader Udit Raj labelled her “the enemy of social justice”, and criticised the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for having “strangled social welfare movements (of the Dalits and Muslims)”. Mayawati also claimed a threat to her life after Udit Raj – also…

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After SC ruling, INSCO set to acquire Hindhustan National Glass & Industries

February 18, 2025 admin

Independent Sugar Corporation (INSCO), of the Uganda-based Madhvani Group said it has received a favourable order from the Supreme Court of India, clearing its path to acquire Hindusthan National Glass & Industries (HNG) through the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process. The Supreme Court ruling has resolved a long-standing corporate dispute, allowing INSCO to establish presence in…

Business

Indian Embassy’s Message To Nepali Students After KIIT Student Death

February 18, 2025 admin

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Nepal assured thorough investigation into the alleged suicide of a Nepal woman student at Odisha’s Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), urging them to return to the campus. Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B Tech student of the Bhubaneswar-based institute, died allegedly by suicide at her hostel on Sunday. The…

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Israel army pulls out of Lebanon border villages, holds five positions: source

February 18, 2025 admin

Israel’s army has pulled out of southern Lebanese villages but remains in five positions, as a delayed withdrawal deadline expired Tuesday (February 18, 2025) under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. The ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group has been in effect since November 27, following more than a year of hostilities, including two…

World

“Convincing World Pakistan Is Safe”: Ramiz Raja As Country Hosts First Major Event In 29 Years

February 18, 2025 admin

Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears. Staging the Champions Trophy in three cities over the next two-and-a-half weeks will be a huge boost to the…

Sports

Are Noise-Cancelling Headphones Causing Hearing Issues In Young People? Report Reveals

February 18, 2025 admin

Noise-cancelling headphones have become increasingly popular, particularly among younger generations, for their ability to block out ambient noise and enhance the listening experience. Long-haul flights, public transportation, and open-plan offices all use over-ear headphones; concertgoers, bartenders all appear wearing coloured earplugs. Everyone seems to wear headphones as a required item for public spaces, whether they…

World

Rahul Gandhi Note On Poll Chief Selection

February 18, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the centre’s ‘midnight decision’ to appoint Gyanesh Kumar as the next Chief Election Commissioner, calling his nomination a ‘violation of the Supreme Court order (by) removing the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee”. Mr Gandhi, part of that three-member panel, as are Prime Minister Narendra…

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Sources On What Caused Delhi Stampede

February 18, 2025 admin

New Delhi: An investigation into the deadly stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday, which killed 18 – including five children – has revealed that a senior Railway Police Force (RPF) official had asked the station manager not to issue any more tickets after he sensed that the crowd had become too large and…

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Shashi Tharoor Deletes Post Calling CPI(M) “Cannibals” Amid Ongoing Row

February 18, 2025 admin

Thiruvananthapuram: Amid ongoing controversy over his article praising the Left government in Kerala, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday withdrew a poster, reportedly from the KPCC, that he had shared on his Facebook page, which referred to the CPI(M) as “cannibals”. Hours after sharing the controversial poster commemorating Kripesh and…

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“Haven’t Resigned”: Boxing Great Mary Kom Breaks Silence On Reports Of Quitting IOA Panel

February 18, 2025 admin

The Indian Olympic Association’s athletes commission chairperson and boxing legend M C Mary Kom on Tuesday denied reports that she has resigned from her position, insisting that she has been misunderstood and will complete her tenure in the panel. The 42-year-old Manipuri, who is also a 2012 Olympics bronze-winner, had travelled to Haldwani…

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