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Movie won’t affect Ayodhya mediation: SC

The Supreme Court has observed that a movie cannot affect the outcome of the mediation process in Ayodhya case. The observation comes in the backdrop of a petition that has urged the SC to stop the release of a film ‘Ram Ki Janmabhoomi’ as it may impact the mediation in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri land dispute case.… Continue reading Movie won’t affect Ayodhya mediation: SC

U.S. tracking space debris from India’s ASAT test

In the backdrop of the success of Mission Shakti, an ASAT missile testing, the USA has said that India and USA would continue to pursue shared interests in space and scientific and technical cooperation. In 2016, USA had designated India uniquely as Major Defense Partner’. The USA has also raised concerns over space debris and… Continue reading U.S. tracking space debris from India’s ASAT test

Iranian drug smugglers nabbed in operation oﬀ Gujarat coast

Nine Iranian drug smugglers have been arrested off Gujarat’s Porbandar coast in a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad, Marine Task Force and Indian Coast Guard. 100 kg heroin worth Rs 500 crore has been seized. The smugglers had picked up the consignment of drugs from Gwadar port in Pakistan. The consignment was owned… Continue reading Iranian drug smugglers nabbed in operation oﬀ Gujarat coast

India reassures global community after test

In a special address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has successfully completed Mission Shakti, led by Defence Research and development Organization (DRDO). A low-orbit satellite was shot down using anti-satellite (ASAT) missile. After the ASAT missile testing, India assured the world that the test was a defensive move aimed… Continue reading India reassures global community after test

EC to check for code violation

The Election Commission (EC) has set up a committee to examine whether Prime Minister’s address to the nation is in violation with the Model Code of Conduct. In a special address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that India has successfully completed Mission Shakti, an anti-Satellite missile test. Opposition parties had alleged… Continue reading EC to check for code violation

First Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu flags off

Director General of Military Training has flagged off the first Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mount Makalu. Mount Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,485 meters (27,838 ft),whose shape is a four-sided pyramid. It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km(12 mi) southeast of Mount Everest,on the border between Nepal… Continue reading First Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu flags off

Political parties most distrusted, Army, judiciary win people’s trust,’ says study

A public opinion survey titled “Politics and Society between Elections 2019” has revealed that political parties are the most distrusted institutions in India. Army has emerged as the most trusted institution with an effective trust rate of 88%. Judiciary including the Supreme Court, High Courts and district court had an effective trust rate of more… Continue reading Political parties most distrusted, Army, judiciary win people’s trust,’ says study

Use of NSA in cow slaughter cases wrong, says Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has said that the use of the National Security Act (NSA) by the Madhya Pradesh police in the cases of suspected cow slaughter was wrong and would not be repeated. In February 2019, MP government had invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against three men accused of killing a cow. The… Continue reading Use of NSA in cow slaughter cases wrong, says Kamal Nath

Is death by mosquito bite insurable? SC answers the question in a judgment

The Supreme Court has observed that where a disease is caused or transmitted by insect bite/virus in the natural course of events, it would not be covered by the definition of an accident. The observation comes in the background of a case where the question arose whether a death due to malaria from a mosquito… Continue reading Is death by mosquito bite insurable? SC answers the question in a judgment

BJD symbol promotes folk dance form

Biju Janta Dal’s (BJD) election symbol Conch (Sankha) has been playing a major role in promoting “Jodi Sankha” (double conch). Jodi Sankha is a traditional folk dance native to Ganjam district, Odisha. The Jodi Sankha is a combined presentation of rural music along with Badya and Nrutya. The dance form is martial in nature. Other… Continue reading BJD symbol promotes folk dance form

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