Dylan Wright 
NEW DELHI: Schools in Delhi have been ordered to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children and mandated that birth certificates not be issued to such individuals. The MCD instructed all zones to take necessary steps to remove encroachments made by illegal Bangladeshi migrants. These directives were discussed during a virtual meeting chaired by the principal secretary … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a DU professor for his alleged objectionable social media post on the presence of a ‘shiva linga’ in Varanasi’s Gyanvapi Mosque. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh dismissed the petition by Dr Ratan Lal, seeking to quash the FIR registered in May 2022 … Read more
The World Bank on Friday said it cleared a $800 million loan for integrated urban development of Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh, to help establish the city as a “well-managed, climate-resilient growth centre” that generates jobs. The multilateral body’s financing will also catalyse more than $600 million in private sector investment to help the city become … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Tripoli is “closely following” the situation of a batch of Indian workers in Libya who had travelled to that country without proper documents, and working to facilitate their return, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters that the Indian Embassy is in … Read more
A violent confrontation erupted between BJP and Congress MPs outside Makar Dwar’s entrance to Parliament on Thursday, 19 December, during protests over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged controversial remarks about BR Ambedkar. The incident quickly escalated into a political and legal battle, with BJP MP Hemang Joshi lodging a police complaint against Leader of … Read more
The Bombay High Court Friday dismissed a plea by Dubai-based Seclink Technologies Corp challenging Maharashtra’s decision to award to an Adani Group firm the Dharavi project, billed as Asia’s biggest urban rehabilitation initiative near Mumbai’s financial nerve centre. The division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar, while dismissing the petition, … Read more
 "Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost")
India is a tropical country. However, even in a country that receives enough sunshine most of the year, many citizens suffer from vitamin D deficiency. The paradox is due to urban lifestyles, cultural habits, and environmental elements like pollution. Let’s take a closer look. Vitamin D deficiency in Indians A May 2024 cohort study that … Read more
NEW DELHI: The final day of Parliament’s winter session was marked by intense protests as INDIA bloc members marched from Vijay Chowk to Parliament on Friday, demanding Union home minister Amit Shah’s resignation and apology for his comments about Dr B.R. Ambedkar.Both houses of Parliament were subsequently adjourned Sine Die amidst continuing protests.This comes a … Read more
New Delhi: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks during his Constitution Day speech in the Rajya Sabha. Tagore demanded an apology and resignation from Amit Shah, alleging that his comments undermined the principles of … Read more
Chennai residents can expect light to moderate rain Friday, as the city continues to experience unsettled weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to hover between 27-28°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 23°C. Partly cloudy skies will dominate the day, with early morning hours … Read more
