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Road accidents leading cause of death in young Indian malesSubscriber Only
December 23, 2019 12:10 IST
Road injury was the leading cause of death in India among 15-39-year-old males in 2017 and was the second leading cause for both sexes combined.
Mon, Dec 23, 2019
One in seven Indians suffered from mental disorders in 2017, finds studySubscriber Only
December 23, 2019 12:00 IST
The prevalence of depression is highest in older adults, which has significant implications for the aging population of India. Depression is associated with suicide deaths in India.
Mon, Dec 23, 2019
Protests swell, allies push back: Government signals a climb down on all-India NRCSubscriber Only
December 21, 2019 05:44 IST
While BJP allies Nitish Kumar and Chirag Paswan opposed the NRC, BJP leaders Ram Madhav and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said no plan yet for nationwide NRC.
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
There is no plan of NRC in any other part of the country: Mukhtar Abbas NaqviSubscriber Only
December 21, 2019 04:05 IST
Tell me, NRC is for whom? It is for Indian nationals. Does NRC say anywhere it is for Indian Muslims, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
Minorities panel chief condemns police action in Jamia, AMUSubscriber Only
December 20, 2019 02:06 IST
The Commission, Rizvi said, has appealed to the Union government to carry out the NRC exercise as and when it happens in such a way as to protect the interests of Indian Muslims.
Fri, Dec 20, 2019
Women don’t need arms? BJP MP Roopa Ganguly begs to differSubscriber Only
December 15, 2019 04:30 IST
Naidu told RS others can protect women. Not in Ganguly’s story: about a girl who hits straight, balloons or AK-47
Sun, Dec 15, 2019
As Venkaiah lauds Rajya Sabha productivity, last day ends with disruptionsSubscriber Only
December 14, 2019 00:54 IST
Proceedings began on a serene note during Zero Hour, with homage being paid to those killed in the December 13, 2001 Parliament attack.
Sat, Dec 14, 2019
Rajya Sabha passes SC/ST quota Bill after brief walkout by Congress MPsSubscriber Only
December 13, 2019 02:05 IST
The Bill extends for another 10 years the reservation for SC/STs in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, and does away with the provision for nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha and 14 state Assemblies.
Fri, Dec 13, 2019
Explained: Anglo-Indian quota, its history, MPsSubscriber Only
December 13, 2019 00:47 IST
Constitution Amendment passed by Parliament effectively does away with reservation for Anglo-Indian members in Lok Sabha, Assemblies. A look at these provisions, and MPs nominated under this quota.
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
Bill wrecks Constitution… targets Muslims: Oppn parties unite to speak up on CABSubscriber Only
December 12, 2019 04:45 IST
The nearly eight-hour fiery debate saw the Opposition opposing the controversial Bill on several grounds. The Congress, which led the charge, focused largely on Constitutional aspects.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019Anglo-Indian body raises objections ahead of tabling in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
December 12, 2019 03:58 IST
In a letter to prime minister Narendra Modi, the All India Anglo-Indian Association objected to law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s claim that there are just 296 members of the community and said that there are “several lakhs of Anglo-Indians” in the country.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
TMC minces few words on CAB: People who drafted this drew from Nazi copybookSubscriber Only
December 12, 2019 02:52 IST
Derek he called the legislation “anti-India”, “anti-Bengali” and violative of the Constitution and pointed out that the 1 crore people who entered West Bengal in 1971 did so due to linguistic and not religious persecution.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Explained: Why West Bengal is in crosshairs of Citizenship Amendment Bill and NRCSubscriber Only
December 11, 2019 04:52 IST
At the heart of the citizenship debate is the Trinamool Congress' stance that NRC cannot be de-hyphenated from CAB because the latter aims to paper over glitches arising out of NRC.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Citizenship Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha today: Govt sure of numbers despite Sena U-turn, dissent in JD(U)Subscriber Only
December 11, 2019 04:35 IST
Citizenship Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha today: The Bill, which was cleared by the Lok Sabha with a 311-80 margin at 12.02 am Tuesday, seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims who entered the country from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan until December 31, 2014.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Owaisi tears Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, says govt hates MuslimsSubscriber Only
December 10, 2019 04:08 IST
Owaisi said the government is being “scared” of China in not including the country in the Bill among the list of neighbouring countries. Owaisi also maintained that the Bill violates the Constitution, particularly Article 14, which guarantees Right to Equality.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Opposition comes together against CAB, CPM to move amendmentsSubscriber Only
December 09, 2019 01:33 IST
Opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Aam Aadmi Party, CPI, IUML, DMK and RJD, apart from the CPM and Trinamool, have also put together an eight-point strategy to take on CAB both inside and outside Parliament.
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
Explained: How to inspect bodies without cutting them upSubscriber Only
December 07, 2019 04:35 IST
In a virtual autopsy, doctors use radiation to examine the innards to reach a conclusion about the cause of death. A CT or an MRI machine could be used, in the same way that they are used to scan a living human’s body.
Sat, Dec 07, 2019
Citizenship Bill to enter Lok Sabha Monday, whips issuedSubscriber Only
December 07, 2019 02:17 IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has permitted tabling of amendments to the Bill by members up to Monday morning since the Bill is also listed for consideration and passage the same day. Both BJP and Congress have issued whips, directing members to be present in the House.
Sat, Dec 07, 2019
Citizenship Amendment Bill skips mention of religious persecution Subscriber Only
December 06, 2019 13:13 IST
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 is based on the ground that given that the Constitution of those three countries provide for a state religion — Islam — minorities face religion persecution forcing them to flee to India.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
Poor attendance at House panel meetings, Venkaiah Naidu turns to leadersSubscriber Only
December 06, 2019 01:50 IST
The department-related standing committee on Home Affairs recorded the worst average attendance — 39 per cent.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
TMC waits, watches: after strident opposition, silence before Citizenship Amendment Bill is tabledSubscriber Only
December 05, 2019 02:59 IST
Several TMC MPs said a call is yet to be taken on the matter, indicating the possibility of a shift from the party’s strident opposition in 2016 when the Bill was tabled in Parliament and scrutinised by the House panel.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Rajeev Dhavan says ‘sacked’ by Jamiat from Ayodhya review plea, AIMPLB backs himSubscriber Only
December 04, 2019 03:30 IST
Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan said that he has been “sacked from the Babri case” by the advocate on record (AOR) representing Jamiat-ulama-i-Hind, a socio-religious organisation which has already filed a review petition in the case.
Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Rajya Sabha passes SPG Bill as Congress members walk outSubscriber Only
December 04, 2019 01:11 IST
Several members from the Congress and other parties raised the issue of security breach at Priyanka’s residence.
Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Castration to lynching, MPs seek stringent action for rapeSubscriber Only
December 03, 2019 01:56 IST
In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said there is no room for any mercy or age considerations for heinous offenders.
Tue, Dec 03, 2019
States with poor health systems show lowest average PMJAY claimsSubscriber Only
December 02, 2019 05:24 IST
The programme aims to provide annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family to 10.74 families listed as per “deprivation” in the socio-economic caste census.
Mon, Dec 02, 2019Journalism of Courage
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