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From students to doctors diverse group joins primate conservation initiative

From students to doctors diverse group joins primate conservation initiative

The third edition of Primate Watch was successfully held at the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary drawing 19 participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to promote awareness and engagement in primate conservation. The programme placed special emphasis on the Western Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape species found in India. Participants included students, professionals, a medical practitioner, a faculty member from Mariani College, and staff members of Aaranyak’s Primate Research and Conservation Division. The initiative aimed to enhance understanding of primate conservation, raise awareness about the challenges faced by primate species, and encourage active public participation in conservation efforts. The event began…
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Delhi metro security under scanner after poster incident on Yashobhoomi route

Defying tight security arrangements, an unidentified person left anti-government posters inside a Metro train in the capital. The incident, involving a campaign questioning the government's functioning and achievements, has now caused intense stir among the security forces. Taking this sensitive incident seriously, police have registered an FIR against unknown persons and the Special Branch of Delhi Police has also launched an investigation to get to the bottom of the incident. According to the police FIR, the incident occurred on the evening of October 20. Driver Tarun Choudhury, operating an express train from New Delhi station to Yashobhoomi, arrived at around…
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Congress leader Sonia Gandhi joins Instagram

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi joins Instagram

For the first time, senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has made her debut on the popular social media platform Instagram. On Thursday, right after opening her Instagram account, the leader revealed the first look of her much-awaited autobiography 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. Within just a few minutes of opening the account, more than four and a half thousand people started following Sonia Gandhi. So far, she has followed only three accounts, which include her son Rahul Gandhi, daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the official page of the Congress party. In her first published post, Sonia Gandhi wrote, "Hello everyone,…
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Padma Shri Jatin Goswami calls for passing traditional heritage to new generation at Azara event

Padma Shri Jatin Goswami calls for passing traditional heritage to new generation at Azara event

Srimanta Sankar Academy, Guwahati, in collaboration with Girijananda Chowdhury University, Azara, celebrated the 'Bina Choudhury Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Mahotsav - 2026' with a two-day programme at the university campus. The main objective of the festival celebrated with a two-day programme was to encourage the new generation to learn about Assam's rich cultural heritage and to preserve it. Attending the inaugural ceremony of the festival as the chief guest, Padma Shri Jatin Goswami, in his speech, emphasized the need to take traditional knowledge, heritage and culture to the new generation. He mentioned that such competitions and cultural initiatives play an important…
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Bengaluru Prison Shock: Life Convict Freed Using Fake Apex Court Documents

Bengaluru Prison Shock: Life Convict Freed Using Fake Apex Court Documents

A notorious convict sentenced to life imprisonment was released from prison using forged Supreme Court orders. As the mystery behind this fraud unfolded, a terrifying case of moral depravity came to light. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Prisons Department, S. Somashekar, has finally been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting the convict's wife for a long period in exchange for releasing him with fake documents. This incident has sent shockwaves through the administrative and judicial circles of Karnataka. The incident dates back to 2018. Shankar, a convict sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast-track court in a 2004…
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A Big Step for Confidence’: Lovlina Borgohain Praises Delhi Police Safety Initiative

A Big Step for Confidence’: Lovlina Borgohain Praises Delhi Police Safety Initiative

After achieving a historic gold medal at the recently concluded 2026 Asian Games, star Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Monday joined women police personnel of the Delhi Police for a foot patrol in the Rajouri Garden market area as part of a women’s safety awareness campaign. Lovlina participated in this initiative to ensure that women can move around freely, without fear, and with confidence. Praising the Delhi Police’s initiative, Lovlina told news agencies, "Working towards women’s safety and conducting patrols like this is a very important initiative by the Delhi Police. I feel wonderful to be a part of this…
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Bengaluru-Shivamogga IS Case: NIA Court Convicts Youth Radicalised by Online Handler ‘Colonel’

Bengaluru-Shivamogga IS Case: NIA Court Convicts Youth Radicalised by Online Handler ‘Colonel’

A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted and sentenced accused Huzair Farhan Baig @ Huzair to 6 Years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) along with a fine of Rs. 58,000/-, in a terror conspiracy case linked to the proscribed terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS). The case was originally registered by Karnataka Police on 19th September 2022 and was subsequently taken over by NIA and re-registered on 15th November 2022 as RC-46/2022/NIA/DLI. Investigation unravelled an IS module operating clandestinely in Thirthahalli Town, Shivamogga district of Karnataka. The accused persons were being mentored and steered by an online handler…
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Govt Makes 2-3 Month Trial Run Mandatory Before Opening New Highways, No Toll During Test

Govt Makes 2-3 Month Trial Run Mandatory Before Opening New Highways, No Toll During Test

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to take strict measures to address issues like road cave-ins, potholes, and artificial flooding that have been occurring immediately after the inauguration of newly built national highways and expressways. Keeping in mind the deterioration of road quality even before the scheduled time, the government has now prepared a far-reaching plan to conduct a 2 to 3-month ‘road test’ or trial run for any new highway before its formal opening. During this trial period, no toll will be collected from pedestrians or vehicles. Recently, several flaws were observed in major projects…
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Kokrajhar Janata Party Chief Accuses SI Of Harassing Visitors, Calls For His Removal From Security

Kokrajhar Janata Party Chief Accuses SI Of Harassing Visitors, Calls For His Removal From Security

Kokrajhar Janata Party founder Abhijit Deepak has hit out at the police over allegations that people coming to meet him are being stopped. Speaking to the media on Friday, the young leader said that despite not wanting it, a Sub-Inspector has been deployed outside his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He alleged that the officer is preventing people who come to meet Deepak. Even as police personnel have been deployed at Deepak’s residence for security, the Kokrajhar Janata Party founder has now raised allegations against the officer. According to Deepak, whenever people come to his residence to meet him, the Sub-Inspector…
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After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit, Kangana Ranaut Attacks Gen-Z For “Demanding Freedom Without Responsibility”

After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit, Kangana Ranaut Attacks Gen-Z For “Demanding Freedom Without Responsibility”

Actress-turned-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has now hit out against Gen-Z, the same group whose month-long protest in Delhi had forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down. On Monday, the MP made several controversial remarks targeting the protesting youth, especially female students, through multiple posts on social media. In an Instagram post, Kangana Ranaut claimed that many Gen-Z youth today want to live an independent life without taking responsibility. She even called this generation "Generation Gutter". Kangana Ranaut wrote, "Truly independent women make brave decisions, stand firm in their opinions and take responsibility for their own actions. But demanding independence…
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