Conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism results in loss of Scheduled Caste status:Supreme Court

New Delhi, 24/3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that no person who professes a religion other than Hindu, Sikh or Buddhism would be deemed to be a member of a Scheduled Caste. For the Scheduled Tribe status, the prescription, however, is not not religion-based exclusion but adherence to customary practices, social organisation, community life,…

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Kal Somani-led consortium to buy IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals

New Delhi, 24/3: Indian Premier League (IPL)’s inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals are set to be bought by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani-led consortium for for $1.63 billion. Somani is an Arizona-based tech entrepreneur who has founded IntraEdge, Truyo.Ai and Academian. Media reports say that Somani is being backed by American businessman Rob Walton, of the Walmart…

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PM Modi, President Trump discuss West Asia crisis; focus on keeping Strait of Hormuz open for shipping

New Delhi, 24/3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. He said that India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest in West Asia, and hence focuses on securing the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping. The call was initiated by the US president, a…

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Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief

Dubai, 24/3: – ​Iran named a former Revolutionary Guards commander and senior figure in the hardline political faction on Tuesday ⁠to replace the powerful head of ⁠the Supreme National Security Council, Ali ‌Larijani, killed in US-Israeli ​strikes last week. Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr was appointed as Larijani’s successor as secretary of the SNSC, the Iranian president’s…

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‘India wants peace; serious consequences imminent if war persists: PM Modi on West Asia conflict

New Delhi, 24/3: Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned that the Indian government is looking forward to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources. He acknowledged that the war has created a serious energy crisis. Modi said that India’s aim is de-escalation of the war and opening of…

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West Asia conflict | Islamabad emerges as potential venue for US-Iran talks: Report

Islamabad, 24/3: Pakistan has reportedly emerged as a key player in ongoing diplomatic efforts that attempt to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, according to Reuters. This comes after US President Donald Trump said strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure had been paused for five days following what he described as ‘productive’; engagement with…

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Modi not just a person but an idea, an institution: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan

New Delhi, 24/3: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “not just a person but an idea and an institution” as he completed 8,931 days in public office. Addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Chouhan said Modi has become the longest-serving head of an elected…

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FIR filed against ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ by Sikh community for disrespecting Gurbani

Mumbai, 23/3: Dhurandhar: The Revenge has stirred up controversy as a formal complaint has been filed by a Shiv Sena leader against a particular scene in the movie featuring Ranveer Singh and R. Madhavan. The complaint was filed on Sunday at Mulund Police Station, Mumbai against the film’s makers and actor R. Madhavan According to…

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