Ethics panel exceeded brief: Mahua Moitra

The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha has sent a report to the Speaker recommending the disqualification of TMC MP Mahua Moitra in connection with the 'cash for query' scam. Moitra denies any involvement in the alleged cash or gift transactions and claims that the committee exceeded its mandate by recommending her expulsion. The Speaker is expected to take action on the report when he returns to the capital on November 14. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who filed the complaint, argues that Moitra's admission of sharing her OTP compromises national security.

November 11, 2023 at 01:49AM

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You are playing with fire: Supreme Court to Punjab governor

The Supreme Court has criticized the governor of Punjab for withholding assent to four bills passed by the assembly, stating that he was "putting parliamentary form of government in peril". The court ruled that the session in which the bills were passed was valid and within the jurisdiction of the speaker. The court also highlighted similar grievances by the Tamil Nadu and Kerala governments against their governors and sought the home secretary's response on resolving the constitutional issues.

November 11, 2023 at 12:34AM

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59% of women detected with breast cancer after its spread

A new study has found that only 30% of women in India are diagnosed with breast cancer when the disease is still confined to the breast, while 59% are diagnosed when it has spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes. Additionally, 11% of women are diagnosed with cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body. For India, the data from 28 population based cancer registries was included in the analysis coordinated by the ICMR-NCDIR, Bengaluru. The study, conducted across 81 countries, highlights the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis.

November 11, 2023 at 12:53AM

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Song on millets featuring PM Modi nominated for Grammy

Indian-American singer Falu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collaboration on a song promoting the benefits of millets has been nominated for a Grammy award in the best global music performance category. The song, titled "Abundance in Millets," was released in celebration of the "International Year of Millets" and aims to raise awareness about the grain as a potential solution to world hunger. Falu was inspired to create the song after meeting PM Modi in New Delhi following her Grammy win in 2022.

November 10, 2023 at 11:51PM

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Bihar assembly clears bills to increase quota limit from 50% to 65%

The Bihar assembly has passed bills increasing quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%. This brings the overall reservation to 75% when including the 10% for economically weaker sections. The bills were passed unanimously and will become law after the consent of the governor. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for a caste census and urged BJP legislators to appeal for special category status for Bihar.

November 10, 2023 at 12:45AM

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Indian journalist targeted with Pegasus, says global scribes body

November 09, 2023 at 02:27AM

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PM on Nitish remarks: How much will you fall?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced backlash for his explicit remarks in the assembly, prompting an apology from him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Kumar for his choice of words and accused him of insulting women. The BJP demanded Kumar's resignation, questioning his eligibility to hold office due to his "memory loss." While some politicians supported Kumar, others, including Union Power Minister R.K. Singh, condemned his remarks. The issue has escalated into a bitter political confrontation, with Kumar's party, JD(U), urging for no politics to be played over the CM's remarks.

November 09, 2023 at 01:59AM

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148 vs 133: India beats China in QS university rankings for Asia

India has surpassed China as the most represented higher education system in Asia, with 148 featured universities in the latest QS World University Rankings. IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi are among the top 50 universities, and there are five other Indian institutions in the top 100. India also achieves the second-best regional results in papers per faculty among the higher education systems. The increasing visibility of Indian universities in the rankings reflects the dynamic expansion of India's higher education landscape.

November 09, 2023 at 01:09AM

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Army boosting aviation corps with new choppers, drones & missiles

The Indian Army is enhancing its strike, surveillance, and airlift capabilities by inducting various helicopters, drones, and missiles. Plans are underway to induct 126 light utility helicopters, 90 combat choppers, six heavy-duty Apache gunships, and 25 advanced light helicopters. The Army Aviation Corps is also setting up additional integrated aviation brigades. The old Cheetah and Chetak helicopters will be retired and replaced with new light utility helicopters. The recent induction of Israeli drones has boosted strategic surveillance along the Line of Actual Control.

November 07, 2023 at 11:36PM

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'This has been the best ODI knock I’ve seen in my life: Tendulkar

With 12 points and one match remaining, Australia secured their spot in the last four alongside India (with 16 points) and South Africa (with 12 points). In contrast, the incredibly talented Afghanistan team, which had come close to extending their fairy tale, found themselves on the wrong side of the result. The knock at Wankhede, considering the match situation, might be hailed as one of the greatest in ODI cricket when history reflects upon it. Perhaps, it could serve as the spark Australia need in their quest for a sixth World Cup title.

November 07, 2023 at 11:35PM

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