Assam to conduct socio-economic study of indigenous Assamese Muslims

Dispur, 9/12: The Assam government said it will conduct a socio-economic assessment of indigenous Assamese Muslims of the state The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday. “A socio-economic assessment of indigenous Assamese Muslims will be conducted through the Directorate of Minority Affairs and Char Areas,”…

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Modi govt crushed dreams of India’s youth leading to rising suicides: Cong

New Delhi, 28/9: The Congress on Thursday targeted the Narendra Modi government over the issue of unemployment alleging that it has crushed the hopes and dreams of India’s youth, leading to rising suicides among them. Congress general secretary communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that the government, instead of dealing with the crisis of demographic dividend turning…

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Pitabash Panda Murder Case: Absconding Accused Sudarshan Jena Surrenders

Berhampur: In a major development in the murder case of lawyer and BJP leader Pitabash Panda, the absconding accused, businessman Sudarshan Jena, has surrendered before the police. According to sources, Sudarshan, known to be an associate of former MLA Bikram Panda, surrendered at the Baidyanathpur Police Station in Berhampur. Earlier on Wednesday morning, 12 accused persons…

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Naveen Patnaik demands judicial inquiry into sexual harassment of woman in police custody

Bhubaneswar, 20/9: In a big development, former Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Friday demanded a judicial inquiry into the alleged sexual harassment of a woman in police custody.The Odisha Police had on Wednesday suspended five personnel in connection with the alleged assault of the army officer and “molestation” of his female…

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CBI chargesheets CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Gautam Thapar in Rs 2435-cr bank fraud case

Mumbai, 4/1: The CBI has filed a charge sheet against CG Power and Industrial Solutions and its former promoter Gautam Thapar in an alleged Rs 2435-crore bank fraud case that affected 12 banks, officials said. This comes after the agency conducted a probe for nearly 19 months into the allegations of diversion of bank funds,…

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Shocked over selective leaks on Jharkhand CM’s disqualification as MLA: UPA delegation to Governor

Ranchi, 1/9:  A UPA delegation on Thursday told Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais that it was shocked over “selective leaks” on Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s disqualification as a legislator.     The UPA delegation, in a representation to Bais, said such leaks created chaos, confusion, and uncertainty.   It also asked the governor to clear the…

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“Centre of faith”: PM Modi participates in Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhavan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in the Navkar Mahamantra Divas and reflected on the profound spiritual impact of the Navkar Mahamantra, describing it as a guiding force that connects the individual to society and termed it as a ‘centre of faith.’ Sharing his thoughts after a collective chanting session at the Vigyan…

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