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3 days, 15 hours ago

Andhra woman receives human remains, Rs 1.3 crore extortion threat in parcel

A woman in Andhra Pradesh received a parcel containing human remains, instead of the expected electrical materials for her home. The woman, identified as Sagi Tulasi, a resident of Yendagandi village in the district’s Undi mandal, was awaiting materials from Kshatriya Seva Samiti for her under-construction house. However, a parcel delivered to her doorstep contained a human torso and an …

Tulasi

1 week ago

Samiti appeals to DC to hold public meeting to address issues of national highways in DK

The Hindu

The Toll Gate Virodhi Horata Samiti has appealed to Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.P. Mullai Muhilan to hold, at the earliest, a public meeting to address public concerns on issues pertaining to five national highways that pass through Dakshina Kannada. In a statement, Samiti Convenor Muneer Katipalla said that despite the rainy season ending, no action has been taken so …

Highway National Highways Dakshina Kannada Samiti Underpass Work

1 week, 5 days ago

‘Childish’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Aaditya Thackeray's demand to declare Belagavi a Union Territory

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday dismissed Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray's demand to make Belgavi a Union Territory as "childish." Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah slams Aaditya Thackeray's demand to declare Belagavi a Union Territory. Earlier on Monday, Aditya Thackeray, in a post on X, said that he is ready to support the proposal to make Belgaum a union territory …

Karnataka Maharashtra Conference Siddaramaiah Marathi Union Territory Belgaum

2 weeks ago

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders

Live Mint

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday slammed the Karnataka government after police detained the activists of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti who were protesting in Belagavi, saying that the people would teach them a lesson. The Karnataka police detained leaders and activists of MES and Marathi-speaking people who were opposing the winter session at Suvarna Vidhan Soudha. Shinde alleged that …

Karnataka Shiv Sena Shinde Eknath Shinde Marathi Mes Belagavi

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Andhra Tribals Seek More Navodaya Schools

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Voicing concern over the dearth of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Schools; especially in tribal areas, Rama Gopal Gaduturi, president of the Indian Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, Andhra Pradesh, shot off a letter to Union minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan, and urged him to set up 13 more such schools for ensuring quality education in the state. Speaking about …

District Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Schools Gaduturi Navodaya School

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Breach at Bangladesh mission in Agartala: ‘Hindu Sangharsh Samiti’ a banner, not an organisation

New Indian Express

GUWAHATI: The “Hindu Sangharsh Samiti”, allegedly involved in the recent vandalism at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, is a banner rather than an organisation, according to a senior Tripura police officer. “‘Hindu Sangharsh Samiti’ is a banner and not an organisation. A leader of a right-wing organisation, who participated in the protest, echoed the police officer’s claim. We …

Bangladesh Organisation Banner Hindu Sangharsh Samiti

2 weeks, 4 days ago

How Aurobindo Ghosh shifted from a fiery freedom fighter to a spiritual leader

India Today

For a long time, Bengal remained a powerhouse of the Indian freedom movement, giving birth to numerous leaders who propelled the journey of freeing India forward. One name that may not have gained as much popularity for his revolutionary activities in the early phase of his life but later received worldwide recognition for his spiritual journey is Shri Aurobindo Ghosh. …

India Spiritual Indian British Bengal Shri Ghosh

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law

Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

India Karnataka Justice Tamil Nadu Kerala Delhi Supreme Court

3 weeks ago

Proposed privatisation of two U.P. discoms: Power men announce series of protests

Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti, a joint committee of state’s power employees and engineers, on Sunday announced a series of protests against the proposed privatisation of Varanasi and Agra distribution companies. U P Rajya Vidyut Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti members claimed that all employee unions had unanimously rejected privatisation proposals during discussions with the corporation’s chairman. …

Employees Men Committee Privatisation Sangharsh Samiti

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Uttarakhand High Court Directs DM, SP To Secure Uttarkashi Jama Masjid, Take Action Against Hate Speech

Live Law

The Uttarakhand High Court has intervened in the escalating controversy over the Jama Masjid in Uttarkashi, directing authorities to ensure security around the mosque and take strict action against hate speech and demolition threats. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal heard a petition by the Alpsankhayak Seva Samiti. The High Court stressed …

Court Hate Speech Mosque Jama Masjid Uttarkashi Uttarakhand High Court

1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index Citations M/S Crystal Transport Private Limited & Anr. Case Details: XYZ v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 887 The Supreme Court advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Case Details: Som Nath Bharti v. State of Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed …

India Justice Odisha Delhi Supreme Court High Court Board

1 month, 1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds Workman's Retrenchment By Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti Noting Compliance Of Section 25F Industrial Disputes Act

Live Law

The Gwalior bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a case regarding labour laws, set aside a Labour Court order which had directed the reinstatement of a workman with 50% back wages, after noting that the retrenchment of the workman by the concerned organisation was done following the due process of law. In doing so the court observed that the …

Due Process Wages Period Notice Act Samiti Labour Court

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti Protests Karnataka Rajyotsava in Belagavi, Demand Linguistic Rights

The Hindu

Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti members observed Black Day in Belagavi on Friday to express their support for joining Maharashtra. The protest was allowed by the district administration after the initial refusal of permission. The slogans raised included a united Maharashtra with Belagavi, Karwar, Khanapur, Nippani, Bhalki, Bidar and other Marathi speaking areas. The protest also included a bicycle and bike rally, …

Politics Law Social Issues Protests Belagavi

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s empowerment at heart of Delhi’s Durga Puja this year

Hindustan Times

New Delhi Artisans give final touches to statues of deity Durga at CR Park. “Women empowerment is the central theme of this year’s puja, in light of the RG Kar Hospital case and we want to spread the message, using the high footfall at pandals,” Prodip Ganguly, general secretary of the Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir Durga Puja Samiti, said. “We …

Women Puja This Year Durga Puja Durga Kar Ganguly

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hindu outfits take out rally in Himachal, want Waqf Board scrapped

Hindustan Times

Hundreds of people took out a rally in Hamirpur on Saturday under the banner of Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, demanding abolishing the Waqf Board and verifying the identification documents of migrants to the state. Leaders of the Sangharsh Samiti submitted a memorandum to the local administration demanding that the Waqf Board be abolished and identification documents of migrants be checked. Leaders …

Hindu Shimla Himachal Mosque Waqf Board Hamirpur Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mohiuddinpur Ganna Samiti: Farmers protest alleged rigging in election to body

Hindustan Times

Hundreds of farmers laid siege to the Partapur police station premises on Friday night and continued their protest against the alleged rigging in the election of Mohiuddinpur Ganna Samiti. Rajkesh Tikait addressing the Panchayat on Saturday BKU leader Rakesh Tikait also reached the panchayat of the farmers on Saturday and backed the protest till officials agreed to accept their demands. …

Farmers Panchayat Rakesh Ganna Samiti Rakesh Tikait Mohiuddinpur Ganna Samiti

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dalits recall Sitaram Yechury visiting Karnataka village to support fight against temple entry ban

The Hindu

In an unusual gesture, the residents of Sigaranahalli in Holenarasipur taluk of Karnataka paid tributes to CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury, who passed away on September 12. However, Yechury extended support to us,” said Raju of Sigaranahalli, who is now an office-bearer of Dalit Hakkugala Samiti, a wing of the CPI. On August 31, 2015, four women visited Basaveshwara temple …

Women Dalit Visit Temple Village Yechury Hassan

3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh Utsav Samiti removes barricades and goes ahead with Ganesh immersion on Tank Bund despite ban

The Hindu

The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti removed the banners and cut the fencing on the entry point of Tank Bund to immerse Ganesh idols despite the ban. The BGUS members led by its Secretary R. Shashidhar removed the banners with orders preventing immersion in the Tank Bund on the road connecting Dr. Ambedkar statue and Sailing Club and also cut the …

Tank Immersion Bund Ganesh Utsav Tank Bund Shashidhar

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Muslim woman takes lead in installing Ganesha idol

New Indian Express

CHIKKAMAGALURU: Promoting communal harmony during Ganesha Chaturthi, a Muslim woman in NR Pura town of Chikkamagaluru district has been taking the lead for years to install the idol in town, involving people from all religions. Jubedha, a former president and present member of the NR Pura Pattan Panchayat, has been the president of Vinayaka Seva Samiti for the last 15 …

Muslim Ganesha Samiti Jubedha

3 months, 3 weeks ago

ACB arrests Jhunjhunwala college administrative officer for taking ₹50,000 bribe

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday arrested an administrative officer working with the Hindi Vidya Prachar Samiti, which runs the Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College in Ghatkopar West, for allegedly demanding and accepting ₹50,000 for a student’s admission in FY JC commerce. Singh asked for ₹1.5 lakhs as a bribe, which they later negotiated to ₹50,000,” said an ACB official. The complainant …

College Singh Acb Jhunjhunwala Jhunjhunwala College

4 months ago

Some organisations oppose permission for investigation against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu

Some Dalit and Kuruba organisations have condemned the permission given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot allowing investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Dalit Sangharsh Samiti and Sangolli Rayanna Horata Samiti members have condemned the Governor’s decision to give permission for investigation. This is only to bring the Chief Minister a bad name, …

Bjp Siddaramaiah Organisations Oppose

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Five Members Of Sanatan Sanstha, Hindu Janjagruti Samiti Booked For Conspiring To Bomb 2018 Sunburn Fest

Live Law

The Bombay High Court recently granted bail to five men, alleged members of Hindu right-wing organisations - 'Sanatan Sanstha' and 'Hindu Janjagruti Samiti' arrested in 2018 for their alleged conspiracy to explode bombs at the then ongoing Sunburn festival in Pune district to terrorise the participants. A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande while granting bail noted …

Festival 2018 Sunburn Bombay High Court Pune Arrested Alleged

5 months ago

Social group organises demonstration for permanent land settlement demand in Odisha

New Indian Express

BHAWANIPATNA: The Sachetan Nagarik Manch organised a demonstration in front of the collectorate in Bhawanipatna, demanding permanent homestead plot settlements for people without land pattas, on Thursday. The protesters alleged that previous government’s inefficacy has prevented land settlements, leaving many needy residents worrying about threat of eviction. Despite initiatives like the ceiling law, Basundhara, and Jaga Mission, a large number …

Land Bhawanipatna Land Settlement

5 months, 1 week ago

Silent protest demanding effective implementation of Article 371(J)

The Hindu

Members of Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samiti staged a silent protest demanding effective implementation of provisions of Article 371 of the Constitution in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Indira Smarak Bhavan in Kalaburagi on Tuesday. Before demonstrating their silent protest, the founder president of the Samiti Lakshman Dasti urged the government to set up a separate Ministry and Tribunal …

Kalaburagi Kalyana Karnataka Samiti Silent Protest Dasti

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Andhra woman receives human remains, Rs 1.3 crore extortion threat in parcel

Samiti appeals to DC to hold public meeting to address issues of national highways in DK

‘Childish’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Aaditya Thackeray's demand to declare Belagavi a Union Territory

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders

Andhra Tribals Seek More Navodaya Schools

Breach at Bangladesh mission in Agartala: ‘Hindu Sangharsh Samiti’ a banner, not an organisation

How Aurobindo Ghosh shifted from a fiery freedom fighter to a spiritual leader

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Proposed privatisation of two U.P. discoms: Power men announce series of protests

Uttarakhand High Court Directs DM, SP To Secure Uttarkashi Jama Masjid, Take Action Against Hate Speech

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds Workman's Retrenchment By Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti Noting Compliance Of Section 25F Industrial Disputes Act

Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti Protests Karnataka Rajyotsava in Belagavi, Demand Linguistic Rights

Women’s empowerment at heart of Delhi’s Durga Puja this year

Hindu outfits take out rally in Himachal, want Waqf Board scrapped

Mohiuddinpur Ganna Samiti: Farmers protest alleged rigging in election to body

Dalits recall Sitaram Yechury visiting Karnataka village to support fight against temple entry ban

Ganesh Utsav Samiti removes barricades and goes ahead with Ganesh immersion on Tank Bund despite ban

Muslim woman takes lead in installing Ganesha idol

ACB arrests Jhunjhunwala college administrative officer for taking ₹50,000 bribe

Some organisations oppose permission for investigation against Siddaramaiah

Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Five Members Of Sanatan Sanstha, Hindu Janjagruti Samiti Booked For Conspiring To Bomb 2018 Sunburn Fest

Social group organises demonstration for permanent land settlement demand in Odisha

Silent protest demanding effective implementation of Article 371(J)