Historian Shailaja Paik becomes first Dalit to receive a US Genius Grant, says “It is fantastic reminder of…”
Maharashtra-born Shailaja Paik received the coveted MacArthur Fellowship of $800,000 for her pioneering work on Dalit, gender and sexuality studies in Cincinnati, USA.
Udaipur leopard scare: 7 killed in Rajasthan, people cower, schools shut
An over 100-member team from the forest department, police, and the army has surrounded a 20km area spanning two villages – Kelvon Ka Kheda and Rathod Ka Guda – near Udaipur City, where the last two attacks happened.
Tirupati laddus row: SC to hear today pleas seeking court-monitored probe
The top court had earlier said the laboratory test report was ‘not clear at all’ and it prima facie indicated that ‘rejected ghee’ was subjected to test.
‘Biased and agenda-driven’: India dismisses USCIRF report on religious freedom
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) labeled the report as “biased” and accused the USCIRF of pushing a “motivated narrative.”
Bank fraud: Fake SBI branch uncovered in Chhattisgarh, locals duped with fake recruitment drives and bank services
The scammers also collected money from locals under the guise of recruitment, providing fake appointment letters after taking amounts between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 6 lakh from victims.
This politician was seeking votes for BJP in a speech, an hour later joined Congress, he is…
This is considered to be a strategic advantage for the Congress party as it aims at coming back to power in the state
Isha Foundation row: SC transfers plea from Madras High Court to itself, asks police not to…
The apex court transferred to itself a habeas corpus petition filed before the high court by a man, who had alleged that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of the Isha Foundation.
Halal meat exports: India rolls out fresh guidelines with effect from October 16
“Policy conditions for export of specified halal meat and meat products are notified,” the DGFT said.
Massive flooding in Bihar throws life out of gear; community kitchens set up in Muzaffarpur to assist affected families
Severe flooding in the Aurai block of Muzaffarpur in the area has caused many residents to move out from their waterlogged homes. Moreover, community kitchens have been set up to assist the affected families.
In second incident in 3 days, Mumbai businessman jumps to death from Atal Setu sea bridge
The incident took place on Wednesday, the second such suicide on the Atal Setu in three days as a banker had similarly ended his life on Monday. The deceased person’s identity was established based on his Aadhaar card, which was found in the car, police said.