Shillong: The residence of Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhlang Dhar was reportedly targeted in a suspected petrol bomb attack today. The incident, which occurred on April 26, saw unidentified individuals hurling a petrol bomb at the minister’s residence, causing it to land on the balcony. Fortunately, no injuries or damages have been reported thus far. However, Deputy CM Dhar has taken swift action by filing an FIR regarding the incident. Police authorities have confirmed the occurrence, stating that the perpetrators threw the petrol bomb from the streets. In response to the incident ..read more

In an era marked by the dominance of modern medicine, the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda continue to stand tall, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness. Originating from India, Ayurveda emphasises the profound healing power of natural remedies, particularly through the use of potent herbs. Here, we unveil the top 10 Ayurvedic herbs, each heralded for its unique benefits and centuries-old wisdom. Ashwagandha: The Stress Buster  Ashwagandha often hailed as “Indian Ginseng,” is revered for its remarkable stress-relieving properties. This adaptog ..read more

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has filed a complaint against People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti with Election Commission of India (ECI) for taking “appropriate action’’ against her. In his letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo has filed the complaint under the subject “Use of school-going children for the election campaign for Rajouri-Anantnag P.C. by Mehbooba Mufti’’. In his letter,  Kanoongo has said that his organisation, NCPCR has come across a X report wherein it has come to th ..read more

In a recent development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed his endorsement of the Congress’s 2024 election manifesto, citing its alignment with the principles of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). During an election campaign, PM Modi’s remarks on Congress’s poll promises, particularly regarding the inheritance of properties and redistribution to minorities, sparked heated debate across the country. However, Stalin’s endorsement of the Congress manifesto signals a convergence of principles between the two parties. Speaking at the Social Justice Conference organised by the S ..read more

Guwahati: Elections are almost over in the North East region except for 4 seats in Assam. The second phase polls were conducted in one parliamentary constituency in Manipur and Tripura and five seats in Assam. The polls in the Outer Manipur constituency in the trouble-hit state were completely peaceful. Till 5 PM the voter turnout in the ST reserve constituency was 76 per cent, according to the poll officials. The Naga and Kuki-dominated constituency saw a straight fight between Alfred Kanngam S Arthur from the Congress party, Kachui Timothy Zimik representing the Naga People’s Front (NP ..read more

Amid the ongoing pro-Palestine protests rocking US universities, the ambassador of the US to India Eric Garcetti on April 26, 2024, stressed that the opinions should be expressed in a ‘peaceful’ manner, underlining that ‘nobody should feel threatened’. Emphasising on the American values of freedom of expression, Garcetti underlined that it would be ‘unacceptable’ if anything goes over the line, where somebody feels individually threatened. “It’s the moment, you know, having a lot of discord in the world. And we in America believe opinions should be expressed, but nobody should feel threatened ..read more

There has been an “alarming surge in provocative statements from Indian leaders asserting unwarranted claims’’ over Pakistan-Occupied Jammu Kashmir (POJK). Pakistan rejected all such claims, Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in Islamabad on Friday while addressing a weekly press conference. Baloch did not mention any specific statement to pinpoint her claim regarding what she termed as “provocative statements’’. However, it is widely being interpreted as based on statements of facts given by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S ..read more

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will soon begin the investigation into the alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh State Public Service Commission (CGPSC) exam 2021. “Irregularities in the CGPSC examination 2021 will be investigated by the CBI, the Union Government has issued a notification for the same today,” informed Chhattisgarh’s Chief Minister (CM) Vishnu Deo Sai on late Thursday evening, April 25. Taking to X, the CM further remarked that “the honourable Prime Minister (PM) during the State assembly elections had given a guarantee to order an enquiry into the matter and ac ..read more

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane joined his counterparts from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states in Kazakhstan capital, Astana for a pivotal Defence Ministers’ meeting on April 26, 2024, the Ministry of Defence said in an official press statement. During the gathering, a significant protocol was signed, underscoring the collective commitment of all SCO members towards fostering peace and cooperation in the region. The meeting culminated in a Joint Communique, highlighting key agreements and initiatives, notably the embrace of the ethos of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Futur ..read more

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on April 26, claimed that the Congress and I.N.D.I Alliance have a hidden agenda to snatch away the rights of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and give it to Muslims for their appeasement. “The hidden agenda of Congress and I.N.D.I Alliance is to snatch away the rights of SC, ST, OBC and give the same to Muslims. Congress says that the first right to resources of the country is that of Muslims. Whereas, PM Narendra Modi says that the first right to resources of the country is that of the poor. Manmohan Singh ..read more