DURING THE Samajwadi Party’s rule in UP, 56 of 86 SDMs (Sub-Divisional Magistrates) appointed in 2015-2016 by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission belonged to a single caste, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged on Monday. Addressing a state working committee meeting of the BJP Backward Class Front, Adityanath said that this move was “detrimental” to the interests of the other backward classes (OBC) community. The Opposition parties are “troubled by the increasing success of OBC youths”, hesaid. He added that just like foreign invaders had sought to divide Hindu society…
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Haj panel puts its residential UPSC coaching on hold | Mumbai News
FOLLOWING A cut in student intake that led to protests three years ago and an admissions cycle delayed by the pandemic, the Haj Committee of India has “temporarily closed” its residential coaching institute for civil services aspirants in Mumbai. The institute for Muslim students, which was being run at Haj House, has been “empty” since December 2023, and admission tests were not conducted this year, sources associated with the programme told The Indian Express. These tests are typically held every July. When contacted, Leyaqat Ali Aafaqui, an IRS officer who…
Sri Lanka’s presidential election in September: All you need to know | World News
Sri Lanka will hold its presidential election on September 21, a key event that will shape the nation’s future as it emerges from a severe financial crisis. The Election Commission confirmed the date, with candidates required to submit their nominations by August 15. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who assumed the office in July 2022 following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa amid widespread protests, has become the first candidate to register. At 75, Wickremesinghe seeks a full term after Parliament appointed him to complete Rajapaksa’s term. Sri Lanka’s election occurs during…
Scrap NEET, let states take call on admissions: Congress’ TN MP | India News
Urging the Centre to scrap NEET, Congress Karur MP S Jothimani said Monday that state governments should be allowed to develop an admission process based on the higher secondary scores. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, Jothimani said, “We, the people of Tamil Nadu, strongly oppose NEET. There are other states, including the states run by the BJP alliance, which join the fight against NEET. It is strongly believed that NEET is a test of the means of capability of social and financial capital where the most…
Allahabad HC relief for Afzal Ansari, to continue as MP | India News
The Allahabad HC Monday set aside a lower court’s order convicting SP MP Afzal Ansari in a UP Gangster Act case linked to the murder of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai in 2005. Last year, the Ghazipur court had also sentenced Ansari to four years of imprisonment. With the conviction now set aside, Ansari can continue as an MP. Out on bail, Ansari, had contested the LS elections from Ghazipur on a SP ticket and won. Setting aside the conviction, Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh of the HC, said the prosecution could…
Fisherman gets capital punishment for rape and murder of 8-yr-old | Ahmedabad News
A 32-year-old fisherman was on Monday was sentenced to death for sexually assaulting and murdering an eight-year-old girl in Gir Somnath district in 2022. The court of Additional District Judge SI Bhorania, the designated POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) judge of Kodinar, convicted the accused under the Indian Penal Code’s Sections 302 (murder), 376(a)(j) (raping a woman incapable of giving consent 376(2)(m) (causes grievous bodily harm or maim or disfigure or endanger the life of a woman while committing rape), 376AB (raping a woman under 12 years…
Campaign to bring traffic awareness launched in Colaba | Mumbai News
A campaign, which is the first public-private partnership experiment in social engineering with an objective to bring back awareness about observance of traffic regulations, was launched on Monday in Colaba, the assembly constituency of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar. The International Advertising Association (IAA) is conducting the experiment along with Signpost, the Outdoor advertising company, the traffic police and residents. Speaking at the launch, Narvekar said, “It is a movement about one of the biggest problems in the city — traffic jams. Mumbai is an island and there cannot be…
25-yr-old man ‘stabbed to death’ in front of cops in Dharavi, 2 held | Mumbai News
A 26-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in front of police personnel in Dharavi Sunday following which two persons were arrested. According to police, the deceased, Arvind Vaishya, was murdered by two people when he intervened in a dispute involving the father of one of the accused. The two arrested persons were identified as Niyaz Aslam Sheikh (24) and Arif Mohammad Asif Sheikh (23), residents of Rajiv Gandhi Nagar in Dharavi. An officer said, “Arvind Vaishya and his friend Siddhesh Gore were walking in Dharavi Sunday night when they…
Man who sought action against ex-Andaman chief secretary found dead | India News
Markande Tiwari, who had been advocating action against arrested former Andaman and Nicobar Island chief secretary Jitendra Narain amid allegations of his involvement in a rape case, was found dead inside his car in Port Blair. Eyewitnesses claimed around 2:30 pm on Sunday, Tiwari was reversing his car near his residence in the Chakkar Gaon area under Aberdeen police station area when the vehicle veered off the road and collided with an electric pole. Upon reaching the scene, bystanders discovered Tiwari unconscious inside the car. He was taken to GB…
Can bananas help babies sleep better? We find out | Food-wine News
Doctors often recommend bananas — rich in nutrients essential for growth and development — for babies after six months of age. But do bananas also help them sleep better? According to a sleep consultant’s Instagram post, this bedtime tip backed by science can “significantly aid their sleep“. “Bananas are rich in magnesium, which helps relax muscles and calm nerves, preparing your little one for a more restful sleep. Additionally, they contain tryptophan, an amino acid that converts to serotonin and then melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. So next time…