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<p><strong>New Delhi:</strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made oblique reference to the widening conflicts in the Middle East and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, saying the two regions were crucial for the global economy and energy security.</p> <p>His comments came amid fears of further escalation of conflict in the Middle East if Israel were to retaliate and attack Iran, potentially its nuclear and oil facilities. This, analysts fear, could fuel a surge in energy prices and draw the region into a wider conflict.</p> <p>Speaking at the 3rd edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave here, Modi on the domestic front committed to continuing structural reforms to help India become a developed nation by 2047.</p> <p>”This conclave… Read More »PM Modi Alludes To Middle East Conflicts, Russia-Ukraine War As Major Risks To Global Economy, Energy Security

<p>Criminal cases should not be slapped against journalists merely because their writings are perceived as criticism of the government, the Supreme Court said on Friday.</p> <p>A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said in democratic nations, the freedom to express one’s views is respected and the rights of journalists are protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.</p> <p>The bench was hearing a plea filed by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who has sought quashing of an FIR lodged against him in Uttar Pradesh for publishing a news report on the “caste dynamics of the general administration” in the state.</p> <p>”Merely because writings of a journalist are perceived as criticism of the government, criminal… Read More »Criminal Cases Shouldn’t Be Filed Against Scribes For Writings Perceived As Govt Criticism: Supreme Court

The servitors of the famous Sri Baladevjew temple in Odisha’s Kendrapara district on Friday alleged the use of adulterated ghee to prepare prasad and bhog in the 300-year-old temple. Sarat Patri, one of the priests of the temple, stumbled across adulterated ghee tins in the temple kitchen and raised this issue before the temple managing committee. The temple authorities recently procured 6 tins of government-owned OMFED ghee to prepare bhog of the temple during the Navaratri period. But the cooks found an unpleasant odour and a sour taste of the ghee. Other priests and cooks of the temple also raised doubts about the purity of ghee. Balabhadra Patri, the Executive Officer of the Baladevjew temple… Read More »Baladevjew Temple Servitors Allege Use Of Adulterated Ghee To Prepare Prasad

<p><strong>Haryana election 2024:</strong> Voting for the Haryana Assembly elections is scheduled for October 5, taking place in a single phase from 7 am to 6 pm. The political landscape in the northern state has been marked by a fierce contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress. The BJP faces a strong anti-incumbency sentiment, while the Congress aims to reclaim power from the ruling party.</p> <p>This year, 1,031 candidates will contest in the elections. The Haryana Assembly elections follow closely after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where the BJP retained 5 out of 10 seats it won in 2019, losing the other five to Congress.</p> <h3><strong> Haryana Election Exit Poll: When… Read More »Haryana Election 2024: When And Where To Watch Exit Poll Results; Know Key Candidates, Seats

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Friday warned that if reservation is not granted to his community under the OBC category before the model code of conduct kicks in for the assembly polls, then those in power will not be spared. He also urged the ruling as well as opposition parties not to play politics with the Maratha community and instead focus on granting its “rightful inclusion” in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Mr Jarange was addressing a press conference in his native Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna. “The BJP, which is in power at the state as well as at the Centre, can resolve this issue within an hour. They can either raise the… Read More »Devendra Fadnavis Must Ensure Maratha Quota Before Polls Or…: Activist’s Warning