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Tawadkar’s statement came after the legislative department of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice stated that the exercise of reserving seats for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the state legislative assembly would only take place through a Delimitation Commission after 2026.”We will convince the central leadership. We have that courage and we should have it. We should not accept defeat till the last efforts,” Tawadkar, a prominent ST leader, said during a programme in South Goa.After receiving a letter from legislative department of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice over the reservation issue, the ST community in Goa has…

There might at present be none of the Kashmiri Pandit community living in Batyaar locality of old city Ali Kadal in Srinagar, but the very name stands testimony to the fact that this was once a predominantly Kashmiri Pandit locality.The houses left behind in Batyaar locality by Kashmiri Pandits are still standing as ruinous monuments of the homes these were once. Reverberating with life, its joys and sorrows shared by over 600 Pandit families with the 29 odd local Muslims families as the two communities lived like one soul in two bodies.A lone bakery shop that once catered to the…

DCW said that the accused, who is a Deputy Director in the Department of Women and Child Development, sexually assaulted the girl for several months.“The girl was living in the house of the accused after the death of her father in October, 2020, as the accused was her father’s family friend. The girl has alleged that the officer raped her multiple times from November-2020 to January-2021,” it said.“She has stated that when she informed the same to the wife of the officer, she blamed the girl. She has alleged that when she became pregnant after the rape, the accused wife…

The first match of the day saw SAI Shakti beat Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat 7-3 in a Pool A match. Lalrinpuii (2’), Sukhveer Kaur (3’, 19’), Nidhi (9’, 54’), Priyanka Dogra (15’), and Kanika Siwach (51’) scored to give Sai Shakti a commanding lead. The goal scorers for Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat were Ekta (27’), Kirti (37’), and Khushi (48’).The second match, also in Pool A, saw Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy beat HIM Academy 5-1. Sushila Pawar (11’, 43’, 59’) led the charge for Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy with a hat-trick, while Puri Parmar…

“The NCW inquiry committee went to meet the victim at the hospital. The victim’s mother had submitted a written request to the police stating their preference for privacy. We unequivocally respect the decision and their right to privacy during this challenging time,” NCW posted in their X handle.Earlier, the NCW chairperson had directed the Commissioner of Police for a swift inquiry into the allegations of sexual assault on the minor by an official of the Women and Child Development departmentand present a report within five days.”NCW is deeply disturbed by a recent media report concerning allegations of sexual assault on…

On Sunday, with just roughly eight months ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Kharge announced a new CWC, which includes senior leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several others.The inclusion of Pilot came just months ahead of the crucial Assembly polls in Rajasthan. While the panel includes 39 general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.The list also includes presidents of the Youth Congress, the National Students’ Union of India, the Mahila Congress and the Seva Dal as ex-officio members.A party source here said that the Congress…

“Our requirement is 124 TMC of water. However, only 55 TMC of water is available. The Mekedatu project is the only solution for the present water scarcity,” he said.Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar explained that Bengaluru city requires 24 TMC for drinking water. Mysuru, Mandya and Ramanagara require 20 TMC of water. The state reservoirs KRS has 22 TMC, Kabini 6.5 TMC, Harangi 7 TMC and Hemavathi 20 TMC of water storage.He said that there is no water available with the state to release for Tamil Nadu. For the sake of standing crops and the benefit of farmers the water has…

The 33rd game of the tournament played at the East Bengal ground here, saw the Malabarians score at ease with complete dominance over the proceedings in the game throughout.Md. Aimen opened the scoring for Kerala Blasters in the ninth minute through a long ranger. Bidhyasagar Singh doubled the lead three minutes later and Danish Farooq’s goal in the 57th minute gave the Blasters a three-goal cushion while a brace from Bidhyasagar in the 62nd and 82nd minutes ensured a fitting closure to their campaign in India’s oldest tournament.In their last game in Group C, Kerala Blasters started with seven changes…

The operations resulted in the recovery and seizure of 9.34 kg jewellery worth Rs 6.98 crore, and 2.27 kg of gold coins and bars worth Rs 1.37 crore. The total seizure is valued at Rs 8.35 crore.The ED had initiated a money laundering investigation based on an FIR registered by the CBI, alleging bank fraud, cheating, and criminal breach of trust by Transstroy India Ltd, its directors and others.Transstroy India had been enjoying credit facilities under a multi-banking system, availing various credit facilities from more than 10 banks.The ED’s investigation revealed that the directors of Transstroy India conspired with others,…

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The return of Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna has bolstered the Indian fast bowling attack and gives it a healthy look but the problems in the spin department are worrisome, according to former India pacer Karsan Ghavri. Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna have made a successful return from long injury layoffs in the ongoing T20I series against Ireland, which has also earned them a call-up for the Asia Cup to be held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.”It’s good news (for the Indian team) that both Bumrah and Krishna are looking fit and right now, you know, are…