Rahul Gandhi writes to PM seeking cancellation of tenders for offshore mining in Kerala, Gujarat, Andaman

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. | Photo Credit: PTI Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking cancellation of tenders permitting offshore mining along the coast of Kerala, Gujarat, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Flagging the threat to marine life, the Congress … Read more

First year student of IIIT-Allahabad dies by suicide: Police

A 20-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), who suffered from hearing impairment, has died by suicide at the institute’s hostel in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Sunday (March 30, 2025). They said the deceased has been identified as Madala Rahul Chaitanya (20), a first-year B.Tech student. Also Read | Teaching … Read more

PM Modi, U.P. CM Adityanath greet people on Id-ul-Fitr

Muslim women offer special prayers on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31, 2025. | Photo Credit: R. Ragu Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Monday (March 31, 2025) greeted people on Eid-ul-Fitr and wished that the festival enhances the spirit of hope, harmony and kindness in society. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of … Read more

Woman can’t be forced to undergo virginity test; violation of Article 21: Chhattisgarh High Court

The High Court noted the petitioner’s contention demanding a virginity test of his wife is unconstitutional as it violates Article 21 of the Constitution, which includes the right to dignity of women. Image for representation | Photo Credit: Reuters A woman cannot be forced to undergo a virginity test as it violates Article 21 of … Read more

PM Modi pitches for rainwater harvesting, waste recycling

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Photo Credit: ANI In the 120th episode of Mann Ki Baat, his customary radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sunday (March 30, 2025) pitched for rainwater harvesting, waste water management and recycling of waste for a sustainable future. Giving out details of the … Read more