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In a fresh incident targeting Hindu places of worship abroad, supporters of the Khalistan referendum in Canada have once again attacked a Hindu temple. This latest act of vandalism occurred in Surrey, near the border between Canada and the United States. The Khalistani activists, this time put up posters at the temple’s entrance, in an attempt to instill fear within the Hindu community, living in Canada. A video capturing the distressing act of vandalism at the temple is being widely shared across social media platforms. #KhaIistani Terrorist group put up posters at the gates of Hindu Temple in Canada 🇨🇦 -Khalistani Terrorists are pleading for an investigation by Canada into the killing of Terror group Khalistan Tiger Force's (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh #Nijjar who was shot dead on June 18th in… pic.twitter.com/2tzKWWKPwo — Nikki (@nikkis_logic) August 13, 2023 The footage shows two masked individuals affixing posters onto the temple’s entrance. These posters detail the

High-ranking candidates in the field of postgraduate medical studies are displaying an increasing inclination towards general medicine and radio-diagnosis as their specialisations. This year’s statistics reveal that within the initial all-India allocation list for MD/MS admissions, an impressive 53 out of the top 100 candidates have opted for general medicine, closely followed by 35 candidates who have chosen radio-diagnosis. As per reports, when compared these figures to last year’s, a rise from 47 to 53 candidates for general medicine and from 32 to 35 candidates for radio-diagnosis was observed. The remaining few have made selections in areas like dermatology, gynaecology, and surgery. However, general surgery, which was once a sought-after field, has experienced a notable decline in popularity, garnering only four aspirants within the top 100 list. These trends come as no surprise to many in the medical community. General medicine serves as a stepping stone for further special

As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, around 2.5 crore national flags have been supplied to post offices for sale. The campaign has transformed into a “people’s movement” with increasing ‘ janbhagidari ‘, a top official of the culture ministry said on Saturday. Union Culture Secretary Govind Mohan said there is a lot of excitement in the country right now, with regard to this campaign, which saw an overwhelming response last year when it was first launched. “Our aim is to celebrate ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ in 2023 on the same big scale and commitment as we had done last year. All preparations that were done last year have been done this year as well,” he said. Later talking to reporters, he said, through the textile ministry, “we have ensured supply of flags to all states and UTs. And this year, around 2.5 crore flags have been supplied to post offices, compared to last year when the figure was one crore”. As part of this initiative, the Department of Posts is serving as the desig

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered FIRs against four Indians who had allegedly committed financial fraud in Abu Dhabi and escaped from there to evade the conviction given by the courts there, officials said Saturday. The central probe agency has booked — Arun Kumar Madhu Sudan, Vinod Vasudevan, Sanjoy Kumar Dutta and Mety Eslave Joseph — in four separate cases on the request of Abu Dhabi authorities routed through External Affairs Ministry to the CBI, they said. In 2000, India and the UAE signed a bilateral extradition treaty which states, the nationals of the contracting states shall not be extradited to the other contracting state provided that the requested state shall submit the case to its competent authorities for prosecution if the act committed is considered as an offence under the laws of both contracting states.” The CBI will locally prosecute the accused and will inform the UAE about the outcome through the ministry, they said. It is alleged that Ma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government saying that the party “played with blood” during the Panchayat polls in the state that saw wide-scale violence. “ TMC ne khooni khel khela hai ,” he said while addressing the Kshetriya Panchayati Raj Parishad in West Bengal via videoconferencing. अभी कुछ दिन पहले पश्चिम बंगाल में हुए पंचायत चुनाव में TMC ने कैसा खूनी खेल खेला, ये पूरे देश ने देखा है। लेकिन ये पश्चिम बंगाल की जनता का प्यार ही है कि वो भाजपा कार्यकर्ताओं को आशीर्वाद देते रहे हैं और भाजपा प्रत्याशी जीतते जा रहे हैं। जो लोग लोकतंत्र के चैंपियन बनते हैं,… pic.twitter.com/EFzeAKdWhy — BJP (@BJP4India) August 12, 2023 He further said that TMC is making the lives of voters a “hell” by threatening them during elections. “They do anything required to ensure that no BJP candidate can file nomination…they not only threaten BJP workers but also the voters. Contracts are given out to capture booths…This is their way of doing

A bus carrying over 10 passengers to Shimla fell by a few feet leaving four people critically injured while eight others suffered minor injuries. The bus was en route to Shimla from Mandi when a part of the road caved in near Kango in Mandi district in the early hours of Saturday, officials said. #WATCH | Himachal Pradesh continues to witness landslides following inclement weather in the state. Visuals of a landslide in Bilaspur that happened yesterday. (Video Source: District Disaster Management Authority) pic.twitter.com/50Eic7Zy2i — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2023 The injured passengers have been shifted to the hospital. The bus fell a few feet, landing on its tires and was not buried in the debris. Meanwhile, authorities have shut down the Shimla-Kalka road on National Highway-5 after a landslide was reported in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district on Friday. #WATCH | Low-hanging clouds above Mandi in Himachal Pradesh as the area continues to receive heavy rainfall (Drone v

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Delhi Services Act (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill) and Data Protection Act, effectively making them into laws. On Monday, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a major blow after Rajya Sabha passed the Delhi Ordinance Bill that has now become an act and will give the Centre power over the affairs of the national capital including official appointments. Meanwhile, the bill had already passed in the Lok Sabha on August 3 where the BJP is in majority. Along with the Delhi Services Act and Data Protection Act, the President has also approved the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill. The Delhi Ordinance Bill had witnessed a division of votes in the upper house of the parliament with the ruling coalition government bagging the support of 131 members while 102 MPs voted against the bill. The bill will give the central government a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has a strict policy against corruption during the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting on Saturday. The meeting was held in Kolkata and was attended by PM Modi virtually. “India has a strict policy of zero tolerance against corruption,” PM Modi said while underlining that India is leveraging technology and e-governance to create a transparent and accountable ecosystem. He further referred to the writings of Tagore and cautioned against greed as it prevents us from realizing the truth. He also touched upon the ancient Indian Upanishads that strive for ‘Ma Gridha’, which translates to ‘let there be no greed’. Building a robust anti-corruption architecture! Deliberations of the #G20 Anti-Corruption Ministers’ Meeting commenced with a video message by Prime Minister @narendramodi and a special address by Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh . The anti-corruption Ministers and delegates have… pic.twitter.com/GDCY1q3mIP — G20 India (@g20org

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to make a visit to Madhya Pradesh on Saturday afternoon. During his visit, he will ceremoniously lay the cornerstone for a temple honoring the esteemed social reformer Sant Ravidas in Sagar district, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore. Additionally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate significant infrastructure initiatives within the rail and road sectors, collectively valued at more than Rs 4000 crores. यह हमारा सौभाग्य रहा है कि हमें सौहार्दपूर्ण और समृद्ध समाज की प्रेरणा देने वाले संत रविदास जी की विरासत को संजोने और संवारने का अवसर मिला है। इसी कड़ी में कल दोपहर बाद मध्य प्रदेश की अपनी यात्रा के दौरान सागर और धाना में उनके स्मारक स्थलों के निर्माण से जुड़े कार्यक्रमों में… https://t.co/nQlv5DAeQe — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2023 “Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial will be constructed in an area of more than 11.25 acres and at a cost of more than Rs. 100 crores. The magnificent memorial will have an imp

The government of Haryana has extended the internet suspension in Nuh till August 13 as the situation in the violence-hit district still remains “critical and tense.” The order was passed by the Haryana Home Secretary on Friday. “Whereas it has been brought to my notice by Deputy Commissioner Nuh that the law and order situation has been reviewed and the conditions are still critical and tense in the district,” the statement read. It added, “And whereas, after assessment of the current prevailing law and order situation as well as the recommendation of the Deputy Commissioner, Nuh, I am of the considered view that there is a clear potential for disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in district Nuh on account of misuse of the internet services by way of the spread of inflammatory material and false rumours, which are being/could be transmitted and circulated to the public through social media/ messaging services

“This ‘khadi’ is not just a piece of cloth but also a weapon for those with self-respect…,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on National Handloom Day on 7 August, urging people to adopt swadeshi. The reminder could not come at a better time. August is the month that celebrates India and all things Indians. And khadi, the handspun fabric which was such an integral part of our freedom struggle, should be cherished. For more than seven decades, the Indian flag that fluttered atop our government buildings and heritage structures has been made from khadi. During the freedom struggle, khadi was not just a textile but a non-violent tool picked by Mahatma Gandhi. As India celebrates 76 years of Independence, here’s a brief history of khadi and its place in the world’s fastest-growing economy. Gandhi’s tryst with khadi The name khadi comes from the word ‘khaddar’ (meaning handspun in the subcontinent) and is part of India’s ancient handmade textile traditions that date back to 400 BC, acco

A BJP leader Anuj Chaudhary from Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal was shot dead outside his residence in Moradabad Thursday evening while walking outside his apartment with another person, police said. According to the available CCTV footage, three men on a bike shoot him multiple times. “The firing incident took place in Majhola police station area of Moradabad district last evening, in which a person named Anuj Chaudhary was shot by some unidentified men. He was declared dead while undergoing treatment at Bright Star Hospital. Two suspects have been named in the FIR – Aniket and Amit – based on the complaint by the family members of the deceased,” said Hemraj Meena, SSP Moradabad. VIDEO | A BJP leader, identified as Anuj Chaudhary, was shot dead outside his residence in UP’s Moradabad on Thursday night. “The firing incident took place in Majhola police station area of Moradabad district last evening, in which a person named Anuj Chaudhary was shot by some… pic.twitter.com/OMvsPbPiOg — P

After remaining shut since 31 July when communal violence erupted in Haryana’s Nuh, schools and other educational institutions reopened in the district on Friday. #WATCH | After being shut since July 31 due to violence, schools reopened in Haryana’s Nuh district today. pic.twitter.com/X7tRrTHpyc — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023 Principal of  Model Sanskriti Senior Sec. School Ravinder Jain said that reopening of the schools is a good move by the administration. “Some students of the primary section have come. However, the higher grade students are not coming. Students who are participating in the 15 August programme have also come. This is a good move by the administration…,” said Jain. #WATCH | Principal, Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec. School, Ravinder Jain says, “Some students of the primary section have come however the higher grade students are not coming. Students who are participating in the 15th August program have also come. This is a good move by the… pic.twitter.com/Qsjdysg

Border Security Forces (BSF) in the wee hours of Friday shot dead a Pakistani intruder along the Indo-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Taran Taran district. PRO, Punjab Frontier of BSF says, “Today on 11th August, during morning hours, Border Security Force (BSF) troops observed suspicious movement of a Pakistani miscreant/intruder ahead of Border fencing, in the area falling near bordering Village Thekalan under District Taran… — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023 “Today on 11th August, during morning hours, Border Security Force (BSF) troops observed suspicious movement of a Pakistani miscreant/intruder ahead of border fencing, in the area falling near bordering village Thekalan under Taran Taran district,” said the BSF in a statement. The statement added that the intruder was challenged by the BSF troops but he continued to move ahead. “Sensing imminent threat and to stop further misadventure, BSF troops fired upon the miscreant in self-defence, killing him on the spot,” added the state

Patriotic songs have a unique ability to unite people, instil a sense of pride, and evoke strong emotions for one’s country. Over the years, India has produced numerous iconic patriotic songs that continue to resonate with generations. Here are 10 timeless Indian patriotic songs that will never grow old, inspiring patriotism in the hearts of Indians: “Vande Mataram”: This song is a hymn to the Motherland, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Its verses are laden with devotion and love for India, making it an anthem of patriotism. “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon”: Sung by Lata Mangeshkar, this song commemorates the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. It was performed for the first time in the presence of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and left many in tears. “Maa Tujhe Salaam”: A.R. Rahman’s masterpiece, this song reflects the diverse culture and unity of India. Its stirring melody and powerful lyrics make it an anthem for modern India. “Kar Chale Hum Fida”: This song from the movie “H

As the day marking India’s 77th Independence on 15 August 2023 inches closer and the country celebrates 76 years of freedom from the British rule, the event provides an opportunity to recall moments that shaped the subcontinent. In the 70s, India was on a quest to prove its dominance in every field. The country sent its first satellite, ‘Aryabhata’ into space. Not only this, but the 1983 World Cup witnessed India playing its best to bring the trophy home. However, all this came with challenges. The era witnessed one of the darkest historical chapters in post-independence India- the Emergency. In addition, the killing of Indira Gandhi led to one of India’s most intense communal riots. India reaches for the stars (1975) Once India set up the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), it took another four years to launch its first satellite into space on April 19, 1975. The experimental satellite was named after ancient Indian astronomer Aryabhata and weighed 360 kgs. Indian democracy

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a Congressman, was expelled from the Lok Sabha on Thursday for “deliberate and repeated misconduct”; the Privileges Committee has been notified of the situation. The motion to suspend Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Lok Sabha’s leader for the Congress, was made by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi. “This House having taken the serious note of the gross, deliberate and repeated misconduct of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in utter disregard to the House and authority of Chair resolves that the matter of his misconduct be referred to Committee of Privileges of the House for the further investigation and report to the House and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury be suspended from the service of the House till the Committee submits its report,” he said. The House approved the measure by voice voting. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi were expunged from the proceedings. Members of the BJP have severely disapproved of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhu

An unauthorised passenger’s smoking activity inside a toilet on Tirupati-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express triggered a false fire alarm, smoke-like extinguisher and halted the train for some time on Wednesday evening, a railway official said. The incident happened in coach C 13 on Train No. 20702 after passing Gudur, said the official. “An unauthorised passenger boarded the train from Tirupati and locked himself in the toilet of C-13 coach… The passenger smoked inside the toilet which resulted in automatic activation of aerosol fire extinguisher present inside the toilet,” an official from South Central Railway (SCR) Zone’s Vijayawada Division said in a press release. Watch: VIDEO | An unauthorised passenger’s smoking activity inside a toilet on Tirupati-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express triggered a false fire alarm on Wednesday evening, a railway official said. The incident happened in coach C 13 on Train No. 20702 after passing Gudur. Following the… pic.twitter.com/ORMdlVG5ya —

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today reply to the no-confidence motion brought by the Opposition parties in a bid to corner the government over the Manipur ethnic violence. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday confirmed that PM Modi will be present in the House on Thursday to reply to the no-confidence motion. Earlier on Wednesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had also confirmed that PM Modi will be in Parliament on Thursday. “The PM will be present in the House on Thursday to reply to the no-confidence motion,” he said. The Opposition moved a no-confidence motion against the Modi government on 26 July which was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. However, the Modi-government won’t lose the vote as the BJP and its allies have a majority in the Lok Sabha. Any Lok Sabha MP, who has the support of 50 colleagues, can, at any point of time, introduce a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers. Thereafter, a discussion on the motion takes place. MPs who

08:17 (IST) Manipur Violence LIVE Updates 40 Manipur MLAs request for an urgent meet with PM Modi Amid unrest in Manipur, 40 MLAs request for an urgent meet with PM Modi. Manipur had been on fire for three months after ethnic conflicts erupted between two tribal tribes, the Meitis and the Kukis, when the Manipur High Court ordered the state administration to consider adding one of the communities to the list of Scheduled Tribes. 08:02 (IST) No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates ‘People of India have confidence in Modi government’, says BJP MP Jagdambika Pal "The whole nation is watching how Union Home Minister spoke on Manipur and opposition's no-confidence motion, this shows that though the opposition lacks confidence, people of this country have confidence in Modi govt", says BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's response on the Manipur issue in Lok Sabha. 07:39 (IST) Nuh Violence LIVE Updates Delegation of CPIM leaders to visit Nuh to

India is all set to celebrate its 77th Independence Day on 15 August 2023. The day marks the subcontinent’s sacrifice and bloodshed in gaining independence from the British Raj 76 years ago. As the country reeled under the heavy baggage of independence and the subsequent partition, its citizens suffered from extreme poverty and a lack of resources. Under the distinguished leadership of its leaders, the country not only became self-sufficient in food grains but also became a large producer of crops. The era saw the rise of several moments like the revolt in Siliguri’s Naxalbari, Chipko movement in the Garhwal region and JP Narayan’s agitation of 1974. Furthermore, the country achieved a distinguished honour when sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar won his first Grammy. India got its Shahenshah in Amitabh Bachchan. In addition, moments like the Bangladesh Liberation War were a roadblock but it didn’t affect India’s aim to make its mark globally. The Green Revolution started (1967) The G

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s two hours and 13 minutes long speech in response to the no-confidence motion debate broke a 58-year-old record for being the longest speech ever made in Parliament. In his speech, Amit Shah spoke about the Centre’s achievements, slammed the Opposition, and addressed the ongoing violence in Manipur. The home minister broke former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s record when he spoke for 2 hours and 12 minutes in a debate on a no-confidence motion in 1965. Amit Shah’s speech is the longest ever in a no-confidence motion debate. The home minister spoke about the BJP-led NDA government’s achievements in nine years and hit out at the Opposition for bringing the no-confidence motion and said only they (Opposition) have no confidence in the government but the people of the country have faith in Prime Minister Modi’s government. Speaking on behalf of the government, Shah in his speech, which broke a 58-year-old record, called the no-confidence motion “po

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday hit out at the Congress, saying that packaging and re-packaging of Rahul Gandhi keeps happening to keep him politically relevant and asked if the grand old party really thinks he is capable of becoming a leader of a country like India. Addressing a press conference on the anniversary of Quit India Movement, the BJP MP said, “The meaning of family dynasty is that a son or daughter of a leader will become the leader of the party. Not just a leader but he will either become a PM/CM or a candidate for the PM/CM post irrespective of their capability. Packaging and re-packaging of Rahul Gandhi keep going on. But does Congress ever think of Rahul Gandhi as capable of becoming a leader of a country like India?….” #WATCH | BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, “The meaning of family dynasty is that a son or daughter of a leader will become the leader of the party. Not just a leader but he will either become a PM/CM or a candidate for the PM/CM p

Tuesday (8 August) saw the Opposition bloc, INDIA, bringing a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in Parliament over the handling of the Manipur violence – which has now been burning for the last three months. As the Congress’ first speaker on the motion got up to put forth his points in the Lok Sabha, a huge row broke out over the last minute change. This is because it was initially reported that Congress’ Rahul Gandhi, who was only on Monday reinstated as an MP, would lead the charge. However, on Tuesday, Gaurav Gogoi initiated the debate. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately took this as an opportunity to attack Rahul with Nishikant Dubey even saying, “Perhaps he was not prepared, he may have woken up late.” #WATCH | BJP MP Nishikant Dubey says, “This No Confidence Motion has been brought. Why has this been brought? Sonia ji (Gandhi) is sitting here…I think she has to do two things – Bete ko set karna hai aur Damad ko bhent karna hai…