JNU professor abducted in Audi, robbed, released; 2 held
New Delhi, June 21 (BPNS) Two people were arrested for abducting and robbing a professor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) while he was returning to the varsity late at night, police said on Tuesday. The arrested accused were identified as Rajat Pal Singh alias Sonu and Aashish Shokin alias Monu Shokeen – and interestingly, they […]
Did not provoke students against Agnipath: Patna coaching centre owner
Patna, June 21 (BPNS) A day after the raid on the premises of coaching centre operator Guru M. Rahman, he released a video on Tuesday seeking to clarify that he was never involved in provoking the youths for violence. “During early stage of agitation, I was pointed out the democratic rights of students and every […]
Cong leader to be booked for spitting on cops: Delhi Police
New Delhi, June 21 (BPNS) All India Mahila Congress President Netta D’Souza will be booked by the Delhi Police for allegedly spitting on the police personnel during a protest in the national capital, a police official said on Tuesday. “One of the protestors namely Netta D’Souza, All India Mahila Congress President, obstructed and assaulted the […]
Rebel Sena MLAs to be flown to Guwahati by chartered plane at midnight
Surat, June 21 (BPNS) The rebel Shiv Sena MLAs camping in Surat will be flown to Guwahati at midnight. As per sources, the rebel MLAs, numbering between a dozen and two-dozen, will reach Surat airport soon from where they will be flown to Guwahati. Sources in Gujarat BJP said that a 50-seater chartered flight has […]
Eknath Shinde: Grassroots worker to top-rung leader, and now disruptor
Mumbai, June 21 (BPNS) A fiery orator, a quietly efficient organiser known for taking spot decisions and a hardcore loyalist, Shiv Sena leader and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde is suddenly in the dock for daring the party’s might and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance government in Maharashtra. Once considered a dependable ‘trouble-shooter’, today […]
Suspension of doctors leads to rift between govt and doctors’ associations
Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 (BPNS) The suspension of two doctors – for the alleged lapse in performing organ transplantation surgery in a time-bound manner at Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH), Thiruvananthapuram – has resulted in a turf battle between the government and medical community in the state. While doctors’ associations were of the stance that the […]
Senior IPS officer removed as Vigilance chief got new posting
Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 (BPNS) Ousted vigilance director MR Ajithkumar got a new posting. To accommodate him, the state government created an ex-cadre post which is equivalent in status and responsibility to the cadre post of additional director general of police (headquarters). Ajithkumar has been appointed as additional director general of police (protection of civil rights). […]
Who Is Draupadi Murmu, Why did BJP field Murmu against Yashwant Sinha
Draupadi Murmu, a tribal woman leader, is the Modi government’s pick for presidential race. She is up against Yashwant Sinha, a former Union Minister, the joint opposition candidate for the July polls. Murmu would become the first tribal President of India and second ever female President. Born on June 20, 1958 Draupadi Murmu was sworn […]
Draupadi Murmu, tribal leader and former governor, is NDA’s choice for president
Draupadi Murmu, a former Governor of Jharkhand, has been named as the BJP’s choice for the post of President. Ms Murmu, a tribal from Odisha, will be pitted against former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha, who has been named as the opposition candidate. If elected, the 64-year-old will be the first tribal woman to become the […]
