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Nitish Kumar highlights the benefits reaped by people from central and state governments schemes
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday highlighted the benefits reaped by the common people from central and state governments schemes.He praised the central government's Ayushman Bharat Yojana and said that the poor would get benefits from this policy. "The government has done well for the farmers. The announcement of Rs. 6000 for each farmer in this year's budget would help sustain the efforts of the farmers. The central government's initiative of building an airport in Darbhanga will help the migrant population of the region get better connectivity," the Bihar CM said while addressing a rally here.The Bihar CM elaborated the efforts made by the state government on the front of road and bridge development in the state. He praised the central government's aid in these efforts."The Congress got decades to work for the country and the RJD got 15 years in the state of Bihar. But they never did anything credible for the public. There was no reservation for women, SC/ST or other classes. It ..
Pollachi sex abuse: WhatsApp refused to share details
The Tamil Nadu police on Tuesday told the Madras High Court that mobile messaging player WhatsApp had declined to share details of the videos circulated in the Pollachi sexual abuse-cum-blackmail case.
Japan's sterilised 'eugenics' victims to get payout
Thousands of Japanese people -- some as young as nine -- forcibly sterilised under now-defunct eugenics laws, will receive government compensation after lawmakers passed historic legislation on Wednesday. Following the unanimous vote, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe voiced "sincere regret" and said the government "apologised wholeheartedly" over the notorious policy. Some 16,500 mentally disabled people were sterilised without their consent under the law that remained in force until 1996, according to health ministry data. Each victim will receive 3.2 million yen (USD 29,000) under the measures passed on Wednesday -- an amount derided by campaigners as "failing to meet the seriousness" of the damage suffered. The issue hit the headlines last year after a Japanese woman, now in her 60s, sued the government over a sterilisation operation carried out in 1972 after she was diagnosed with a mental disability. Lawyers and campaigners have long criticised the government and parliament for failing .
UN Peacebuilding Commission condemns terror attacks in Sri Lanka
An intergovernmental advisory body at the United Nations that supports peace efforts in conflict affected countries strongly condemned the "inhumane" terror attacks in Sri Lanka, saying the attacks came not long after the island nation had presented to it the country's progress in advancing transitional justice through strengthening democracy. The UN Peacebuilding Commission "condemns in the strongest terms" the series of "heinous and cowardly" terrorist attacks committed on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka against innocent civilians with over 321 deaths and more than 500 injured. The "inhumane" attacks occurred not long after April 17 when the Sri Lankan government came before the Peacebuilding Commission to present the country's "progress in advancing peacebuilding and transitional justice in Sri Lanka through strengthening democracy, good governance, reconciliation and fostering development", the Commission said Tuesday. The Commission calls to the international community for urgent and .
Amnesty urges Lebanon to help end domestic worker abuse
Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Lebanon to end what it described as an "inherently abusive" migration sponsorship system governing the lives of tens of thousands of foreigners working in private homes. Domestic workers in Lebanon are excluded from the labour law, and instead obtain legal residency though their employers' sponsorship under the so-called "kafala" system. But activists say this leaves the maids, nannies and carers at the mercy of their employers and unable to leave without their permission, including in numerous documented cases of abuse. "Amnesty International is calling on the Lebanese authorities to end the kafala system and extend labour protections to migrant domestic workers," the London-based rights group said. "The Lebanese parliament should amend the labour law to include domestic workers under its protection," including to allow them to join unions, the group said. Lebanon hosts more than 250,000 registered domestic workers from countries in Africa and
Saudi Arabia executes 37 men
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday executed 37 men, convicted of terror like activities, according to the Saudi's state agency.One of the convicts was crucified. The accused were charged with forming terrorist groups, planning terrorist acts, including killing security officers using explosives and weapons.All the convicts were Saudi nationals."The death penalty was implemented on a number of criminals for adopting extremist terrorist ideologies and forming terrorist cells to corrupt and disrupt security as well as spreading chaos and provoking sectarian strife," Saudi Press Agency said in a statement.The kingdom executed 148 people in 2018.The last mass execution in the kingdom was in January 2016 when 47 people were put to death, including prominent Shia leader Nimr al-Nimr.
Yogendra Yadav slams PM's Balakot strike mention at rallies
Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav on Tuesday deplored the repeated mention of Balakot air strikes at election rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and questioned the Election Commission's "reluctance" to take cognisance of it. The renowned psephologist, who was a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party and upon expulsion floated a new outfit, Swaraj Abhiyan, was speaking at a meeting convened in support of CPI candidate Kanhaiya Kumar, contesting from Bihar's Begusarai seat. "Soon after the Balakot strikes, I had said that any self-respecting nation would like to come up with a response. So, let there be a response but the government must not try to cash in on it politically and let the opposition not criticise the regime on the matter of national security. "But, unfortunately, the prime minister himself did not exhibit a sense of propriety," Yadav said. He said nobody would have held anything against Modi had he simply told the nation that the armed forces have .
MP: Gang which carried out fake I-T raids to extort money held
A gang of five people which carried out bogus Income Tax raids on businessmen on the lines of Hindi heist film "Special 26" to extort money have been busted, police said Tuesday. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Amrendra Singh identified them as Devendra Dabar (29), Sunil Mandloi (24), Ravi Solanki (24), Durgesh Gehlot (23) and Satish Gawad (30) and said several documents were recovered from them. "Gang leader Dabar would pose as chief investigation officer of intelligence and criminal Investigation section of Income Tax department. He also carried a fake identity card," Singh said. The official said there are leads that the gang had carried out a fake income tax raid in Burhanpur town some time back and extorted the money. The gang had gathered information about the movable and immovable assets of around 35 prominent businessmen of Dhar, Khandwa, Dewas, Khargone, Jhabua, Alirajpur and Indore, he said, adding that the gang was preparing to carry out an 'income .
Medical student commits suicide in Delhi hostel
A third years MBBS student of University College of Medical Sciences allegedly committed suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan in the hostel.Deceased Ashish Chaudhary, a resident of Jaipur, was living at the old boy's hostel of GTB hospital. He was found hanging from a ceiling fan here, while the room was locked from inside.No suicide notes were found from the room of the deceased.Further details are awaited.
Medical student commits suicide in Delhi
A 22-year-old medical student allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside his room in Delhi's GTB Hospital, police said Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as, Ashish Chaudhary (22), a native of Jaipur Rajasthan. He was a third-year student at the medical college associated with Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in Shahdara, they said. According to Meghna Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara), Chaudhary, who was a third-year student of MBBS at University College of Medical Sciences, committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan with the help of a cloth. Ashish was residing in old boys hostel. His room was found locked from inside, police said, adding no suicide note has been found and his belongings being checked. The family has been informed. Reason behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained and further proceedings are going on, police added.
In first phase of staggered elections, Anantnag records 13.61% polling
A voter turnout of 13.61 per cent was recorded Tuesday in the Anantnag Parliamentary constituency where polls are being held in three phases due to security reasons. The Anantnag district of the constituency went to polls in the first phase, while voting in the Kulgam district of the constituency will be held on April 29 and in Pulwama and Shopian districts on May 6. "The polling percentage in Anantnag district, of Anantnag Parliamentary constituency, which went to polls today (Tuesday), has been recorded at 13.61 per cent," Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar told reporters here. Kumar said the polling remained peaceful. He complimented all stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the polls in the district which comprises six assembly segments: Anantnag, Bijbehara, Dooru, Kokernag, Pahalgam, and Shangus. Giving details of the poll percentage, the CEO said the Pahalgam assembly segment witnessed the highest poll percentage of 20.37 per cent (17,649 votes polled), while ...
Over 79% turnout in Kerala's Wayanad LS seat
Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, from where Congress President Rahul Gandhi is trying his electoral luck for the first time, saw a turnout of over 79 per cent on Tuesday.
Protests mark polling by Kashmiri Pandits for Anantnag LS seat in Jammu
Migrant Kashmiri Pandits staged demonstration outside a special polling station here Tuesday after some of them found their names missing from the voters list during the first phase of the three-phased poling in the Anantnag Lok Sabha seat. However, Assistant Returning Officer Pankaj Anand said the election office has made sure that no voter, who has filled the M-form, is left out as over 4,000 electorates including 1826 women cast their ballots at the designated polling centres in Jammu. The polling in the south Kashmir constituency, spread over four districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama covering 16 assembly segments, is being held in three phases with the second phase scheduled to take place on April 29 followed by the final phase on May 6. Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and state Congress chief G A Mir are among 18 candidates whose fate would be decided by the polling in the constituency which has a large number of registered migrant voters. The Election ...
Madurai Central Prison inmates stage protest, accuse police of harassing them
Around 50 remand inmates of Madurai Central Prison on Tuesday staged a protest against the raids and searches conducted by police inside the jail premises.The prisoners claimed that police officials are deliberately conducting raids to suppress their demands of better food and other basic facilities."We are conducting usual raids and searches inside the jails. However, around 50 prisoners lodged a protest against it claiming that they do not have access to proper food and other basic facilities," a police official told ANI. As many as 100 police personnel were deployed by the administration after protesters climbed on walls and hurled stones at security personnel. When police personnel tried to stop them, they even cut their hands with blades and other sharp objects.Owing to the protest, police had to divert traffic movement and block New Jail Road.
7 out of 10 women cheat on spouses in India: Survey
Seven out of 10 women in India cheat on their husbands because they do not take part in domestic chores and the similar number of women turned unfaithful because their marriage had become monotonous, a survey by extra-marital dating app Gleeden said on Tuesday.
NCW chief to hold walk-in meetings with women abandoned by NRI husbands
The NCW would hold walk-in meetings every week with women who have been abandoned by their NRI husbands to hear their grievances. National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma said the meetings would be held every Monday from 3-4 pm to hear the grievances of the complainants who are suffering in cases of NRI marriages. The meetings would help in ensuring that their matter is heard in person and all assistance required is provided promptly, she added. The NCW is a nodal agency appointed by the Women and Child Development Ministry to look into the matter of NRI husbands absconding and abandoning their wives.
Nine youths held for bid to trigger communal clash
Nine youths have been arrested on charges of spreading derogatory messages about a particular community through WhatsApp and other social media portals, police said Tuesday. The youths, belonging to another community, had convened a meeting at a village near Porayar in the district on April 21 to discuss about a clash between two communities in Ariyalur district during the general elections, they said. "We received complaints that they (the youths) had recorded derogatory messages related to the other community and spread them through the social media," Superintendent of Police C Vijayakumar told reporters here. With the help of cybercrime wing, the Porayar police conducted an inquiry, he said. The nine, all belonging to various villages around Porayar, were arrested on charges of attempting to trigger communal clashes and have been remanded to judicial custody. The police officer warned that action under the Goondas Act would be taken against those who spread hate ...
Acko and Rapido come together to insure customers and captains
Leading new age insurance company, Acko General Insurance has partnered with Rapido - India's largest bike taxi booking app, to launch a trip insurance program, which ensures everyday rides run risk-free for commuters.This collaboration weeds out worries from the commuters' journey by providing them with an insurance cover for the duration of the ride. Moreover, the insurance cover is extended to Rapido captains as well.With 3 lakh captains on board, a customer base of more than 20 lakh and running over 1,00,000 daily rides across more than 25 cities in India, Rapido is steadily expanding and aims to serve both its customers and captains better with this hassle-free insurance cover.Acko makes for the perfect partner in fulfilling these aspirations and helps drive some stress off the roads, ushering in a new era for Rapido users and captains.The comprehensive cover offered by Acko kicks at the moment a ride begins and secures the captain and customer against a multitude of risks. ...
250 transgenders vote for first time in Vadodara
Some 250 members of the transgender community voted for the first time in the Lok Sabha election here Tuesday. Anju Masi, resident of Baranpura locality, said thanks to the district administration's initiative, members of the community living in the area enrolled as voters this time and got i-cards. "We voted in a Lok Sabha election for the first time today," she said. Vadodara district collector Shalini Agarwal told PTI that members of the transgender community were enrolled as part of the Election Commission's directive that no eligible person should be deprived of the right to vote.
Sri Lanka refugees in TN in a quandry on returning to homeland
: The Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka has left in a quandry refugees of the island nation living in Tamil Nadu, who recently opted to return to their homeland. The series of blasts that tore through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday left 310 people dead. Expressing serious concern about the blasts in his homeland, founder of the Organisation for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation, S C Chandrahasan said 3,815 refugees in Tamil Nadu recently opted to return to Sri Lanka. "We are keeping our fingers crossed though Sri Lanka was apprised by the Indian government of the intent of 3,815 refugees to return," he told PTI here. Chandrahasan is the son of late "Thanthai Selva" (Father Selva), S J V Chelvanayagam, a prominent Tamil leader of Sri Lanka of yesteryears. The violence of such a magnitude indicated the hand of external forces and it could have a serious impact on the economy of his country, he said. Sectors like tourism in particular may be hit and it ...