FIVE DIFFERENT GREETINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

January 26, 2023

Generally, a normal handshake is considered a warm, respectful greeting around the world when you meet someone new, especially in western countries. But there are other places in the world with very unique gestures of greeting. Here are five different ways to say ‘Hello’ politely in different countries and cultures...

Delhi Police detains four Jamia students for creating ruckus outside campus

January 25, 2023

The Delhi Police on 24th January detained four students from a left-wing student organization for allegedly creating a ruckus outside the campus of Jamia Millia Islamia University, over screening of a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the police, the commotion took place after the Students Federation...

Start of Strategic Partnership between India and Egypt

January 25, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th January announced that India has decided to elevate bilateral relations with Egypt to a strategic partnership. India and Egypt also exchanged MoUs in the field of cyber security, culture, information technology, youth matters and broadcasting. PM Modi and President Sisi also witnessed the release...

Delhi Police starts inquiry into complaint of stone pelting at JNU Campus

January 25, 2023

Delhi Police on 25th January said it has begun an inquiry on the complaint lodged by students of Jawaharlal Nehru University against the alleged stone pelting and deli power cut that took place while they were watching the controversial BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi. The officials also said that,...

Air India amends existing in-flight liquor policy after the urination case

January 25, 2023

In the wake of multiple incidents on its flights, Air India has modified its in-flight alcohol service policy wherein cabin crew have been told to tactfully refuse further serving of alcohol if needed. According to the revised policy, ‘Alcoholic beverages must be served in an appropriate and safe manner. This...

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: Accused Ashish Mehra granted interim bail

January 25, 2023

The Supreme Court on 25th January granted bail to Lakhimpur Kheri violence accused Ashish Mishra. The top court has granted Mishra bail on the condition that he will not stay in the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh and leave Uttar Pradesh a week opposed the bail plea...

“I’m getting threat calls,” says Senior Congress Leader AK Antony’s son

January 25, 2023

The son of former Union Minister AK Anthonny, Anil K Antony announced his resignation from the party, a day after he criticized the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “This is my personal decision and I do think this is the best course of action. I did not discuss...

Shraddha Murder Case: Delhi Police files 6,629-page chargesheet

January 24, 2023

Delhi Police on 24th January filed a voluminous 6629-page chargesheet against Aaftab Amin Poonawalla in the Shraddha Walker murder case. The Saket court is likely to take cognizance of the chargesheet. The investigation officer filed the chargesheet before the Metropolitan Magistrate Aviral Shukla. Aaftab produced through video conferencing from Tihar...

India invites foreign ministers of China, Pakistan for upcoming SCO meet

January 24, 2023

India has formally sent invitations to all members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) including Pakistan and China for the upcoming foreign ministers’ meeting which will be held in Goa from May 4th-5th 2023. India took over the chairmanship of the nine member mega grouping in September 2022 and will...

Bombay HC rejects bail plea of former police officer Pradeep Sharma

January 24, 2023

Bombay High Court while rejecting the plea of former police officer Pradeep Sharma has said that the NIA has not established any link between the accused Sharma and the dismissed police officer Sachin Waze. Sharma was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the Antilia terror scare case....