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Academic Activities Come to a Standstill at AMU; VC Questions Logic Behind Keeping Varsity Open
Examinations did not take place at AMU's Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology for the third consecutive day, with students again blocking the entrance.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Likely to Visit India Next Month to Finalise Trade Package
This visit of US Trade Representative assumes significance as Indian and US officials are engaged in talks to finalise dates for a possible visit by US President Donald Trump to India in the coming months.
Man With Symptoms of Coronavirus Tests Negative, 18 Other Suspects Also Fine in Rajasthan
Coronavirus symptoms were not detected in a total of 554 passengers of four flights who were screened on January 28, Singh said.
26 Dead in Nashik Bus Accident; 32 Injured: Police
The incident took place near Deola in the north Maharashtra district, around 200 kms from Mumbai,
No Clenched Fist, Sloganeering for Women: Senior Islamic Leader Dictates Terms for Female Protesters
Samastha, a religious faction of Muslim scholars and clerics, had in its statement said it is anti-Islam for women to get arrested by taking part in protests.
Visva Bharati Evicts Student from Hostel for 'Circulating' VC's R-Day Speech on CAA, Teachers Demand Rollback
The speech was circulated on WhatsApp following which the university formed an internal inquiry panel suspecting that it was done to malign the image of the varsity and the VC.
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Complete Probe Into Cases of Sexual Offence Against Children Within 2 Months: Amit Shah
The home minister called upon the states to adhere to the timeline of two months for completion of investigation of heinous offences under POCSO Act, which deals with cases related to sexual violence against children.
Two Class 10 Students Killed in Road Crash in Greater Noida
The car driver and another passenger sitting on the front seat were injured in the accident that occurred at around 4.30 pm in Jewar area of Gautam Buddh Nagar, police said.
Greater Noida Woman Teacher Suspended for 'Objectionable' Comment Against Shabana Azmi
The teacher, in her 50s, is posted in a junior high school in Dadri area and was suspended on Monday as part of a disciplinary action.
Sharjeel Imam Surrendered Before Delhi Police and is Willing to Cooperate With Probe, Says His Lawyer
Advocate Mishika Singh told PTI that Imam was willing to cooperate with the investigation. She also said that the JNU scholar has not yet been brought to Delhi and they are in the process of figuring out details.
India Summons Pakistan High Commission Official, Lodges Protest against Hindu Girl's Abduction from Her Wedding
India has asked the Pakistan government to investigate the matter and take urgent action for protecting and promoting the security, safety and welfare of its citizens including the minority Hindu community.
Pakistan Must Take Demonstrable Steps Against Terror Groups, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh said it is essential that terrorists and their ideological and financial networks are cut off and do not receive state support.
Maharashtra Government Planning to Get its Own Educational Channel for Students
The uplinking of the channels takes place through BISAG and the country’s premier bodies like UGC, CEC, and NCERT provide the content.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Probed by Sebi for Insider Trading in Aptech Shares: Report
Sebi is already investigating Aptech in a case of money being routed through GDRs (gross depository receipts). The case is reportedly in its last lap of investigation.
‘Was I Sentenced to be Raped?’ Nirbhaya Case Convict Tells SC He Was Sexually Abused in Tihar Jail
The lawyer also claimed that Mukesh Singh’s co-convict in the 2012 gang-rape and murder case, Ram Singh, was murdered in jail but the case was closed as suicide.