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‘Lokan Di Avaaz Rab Di Avaaz Hundi Aa’: Diljit Dosanjh backs CJP protesters after clashes during Parliament march | Delhi News

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Singer Diljit Dosanjh supported student protesters after a police crackdown in Delhi. NEW DELHI: Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Tuesday extended support to the student protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) agitation, saying they should not have been treated the way they were during Monday’s crackdown in Delhi.In an Instagram Story, Dosanjh urged the…

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Hyundai readies ecosystem ahead of mass-market EV launch | Chennai News

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The myHyundai app enables EV customers to access more than 30,000 charging points across India Chennai: Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is laying the groundwork for its next phase of growth in the EV market, where competition is gradually shifting towards affordable, mass-market models. The company is expanding its charging infrastructure and deepening localisation of…

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9-year-old girl among 2 killed, 5 injured in lightning strike during funeral ritual in Seraikela | Ranchi News

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Jamshedpur: Two people, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed and five others sustained burn injuries after a lightning strike hit a gathering during a funeral ritual at Nuaguda village under the Seraikela police station area on Sunday evening, police said on Monday.The deceased were identified as Roshni Suren, 9, and Sonu Sardar, 32. The injured,…

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‘Bound by shared democratic values’: PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister | India News

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UK PM Andy Burnham and PM Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as UK PM and expressed confidence that India-UK ties would continue to deepen across key sectors.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Warmest congratulations to Mr Andy Burnham on assuming office…

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Mumbai University slashes intake, fines 102 law and BEd colleges for lacking approved teachers | Mumbai News

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Mumbai: After initially debarring several law and BEd colleges from this year’s admission process, Mumbai University has allowed them to participate in it, but with hefty fines and a substantial cut in student intake. In some cases, the university issued affiliation certificates, but they have now been cancelled.The university reduced the intake capacity by 50%…

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‘Sonam Wangchuk’s wife’s hair was pulled’: CJP alleges police brutality during Parliament march | Delhi News

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The Cockroach Janta Party alleged police brutality after their protest march ended in clashes NEW DELHI: A day after the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Sansad Chalo” march ended in clashes with police, the party on Tuesday accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters.The party also alleged that volunteers were beaten, dragged on…

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