Launched by PM Modi in Panipat in 2015, the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign initially delivered strong results. Haryana’s Sex Ratio at Birth rose from 838 in 2010 to 923 by 2019, driven by strict raids on pre-natal testing centres, inter-State crackdowns, monthly video conference reviews, and fixed accountability. However, data for the first four … Read more
The role of art institutions, how art must respond to a shifting socio-political landscape and its power to shape collective opinion were discussed
In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his ‘lack of acting prowess.’ Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.
Abhijeet Dipke had announced that he would return to India from Boston on June 6 to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses
Party legislators said a decision on contesting both seats would be taken soon and authorised JMM president Soren to finalise the candidates’ names
The Judge granted bail to the accused, Manoj, because the FSL report did not confirm that the DNA in the deceased’s vaginal smear matched the applicant due to insufficient DNA profile generation
The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra.
In two separate detailed orders, Joint Civil Judge J.G. Pawar refused to stay the proceedings as sought by Sugandha’s brother Gaurishankar Kalyani and his daughter, Sheetal Kalyani.
Rescuers say building’s single entry-exit point and lack of accessible windows made the rescue operation difficult
The Congress, which had won five seats as part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, had post-polls unilaterally snapped ties with the Dravidian party and joined the TVK-led coalition government.