As the tension escalated on Friday evening, markets were shut in Bapu Bazar, Hathipole, Ghanta Ghar, Chetak Circle and nearby areas. Some violent elements also pelted stones at a shopping mall in which the glass gates of the shops were damaged.
In December 2018, the state government issued an order to conduct the assistant teacher recruitment examination, 2019. All petitioners stood qualified in the unreserved (general) category.
The CAA was enacted in December 2019 for granting Indian nationality to persecuted Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.
The Indian Medical Association has condemned the vandalism at the Kolkata hospital where doctors have been protesting since August 9 evening following the alleged rape and murder of the woman medic.
The Jharkhand legislative assembly election is scheduled to be held in November–December 2024 to elect all 81 members of the State Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led JMM along with its allies is currently in power in the state.
The Election Commission also announced that elections to the 90-member Haryana assembly will be held on October 1 and results for both the polls will be declared on October 4.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Thousands of women from all walks of life hit the streets across West Bengal, protesting the horrific rape-murder of a doctor on duty at a Kolkata hospital last week. The protests were also marked by violence in some areas.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls 2024: The announcement of polling dates comes after a poll body delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar recently reviewed the poll preparations in Jammu and Kashmir.
WHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in more than a dozen countries across Africa this year, which already exceeded last year’s figures. So far, more than 96 per cent of all cases and deaths are in a single country -- Congo.
The UGC NET June 2024 is scheduled to take place from August 21 to September 4. Candidates who registered for the exam can download it from the official website of NTA and the UGC-NET.
Defence Research and Development Organisation scientist Ram Narain Agarwal passed away after a brief illness. He was a member of various national academies and delivered lectures on self-reliance and missile technology at various forums.
Israel has mostly sealed off the territory since launching an operation in Rafah, on the border with Egypt, in May. Israel controls all transfer points into and out of Gaza and has only allowed a small number of patients to leave for treatment.
Thousands of women from all walks of life hit the streets across West Bengal, protesting the horrific rape-murder of a doctor on duty at a Kolkata hospital last week. The protests were also marked by violence in some areas.
The IMA members also spoke to the agitating doctors, who have been observing casework to protest against the incident, as well as the parents of the deceased postgraduate trainee.
Pheu Thai finished second in last year's election but was given a chance to form a government after the winners, reformist Move Forward party, was blocked from taking power by the previous Senate, a military-appointed body.
State Bank of India has revised its Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate, with the new rates for a three-year tenor now at 9.10 per cent, up from 9 per cent earlier. The overnight MCLR has also been increased to 8.20 per cent, from the previous rate of 8.10 per cent.
Gallantry awards are prestigious honours given to recognise acts of bravery, courage, and exceptional valour in the face of danger. These awards are presented to members of the armed forces, police, and other paramilitary forces for their acts of heroism.
Independence Day 2024: From Srinagar and Ladakh to the nation's capital, the country will come together to celebrate its freedom on August 15. It is a day when the tricolour is proudly displayed across homes, offices, and public spaces as a symbol of the country’s sovereignty and unity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to deliver his 11th consecutive Independence Day address on August 15. This speech will be his first since securing the third consecutive term in office. Stay tuned to the India TV news channel for the Prime Minister's speech from the Red Fort.
Govind Mohan holds an electrical engineering degree from BHU-IIT Varanasi. He has been serving as the Union Culture Secretary since October 2021. His extensive career in government includes two previous stints in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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