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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his third consecutive term, expectations are high for transformative governance that builds on the foundation laid during his previous terms. With a focus on evolving priorities and tackling unfinished business, the new administration is poised to bring significant changes. Sethurathnam Ravi The past two terms under PM Modi have seen a cautious approach, characterized by incremental reforms and social schemes aimed at appeasing various segments of society. However, the recent election results highlight a need for more bold and strategic reforms. The government’s reluctance to implement sweeping economic changes, coupled with a lack of substantial progress in overhauling key institutions like the bureaucracy, judiciary, and police, has left room for criticism. The consolidation of opposition votes and a slight discontent within the BJP’s core base underscore the need for a more comprehensive strategy moving forward. Despite these challenges, se...

The Madhya Pradesh government on Friday announced a reward of Rs 1 crore to hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian men's team that won a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. India won its second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics by beating Spain 2-1 for the first time in 52 years on Thursday. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Prasad, who hails from Madhya Pradesh. Indian Hockey Team  In a telephonic conversation with the player, Yadav said, "It was a good performance. The entire nation is happy with all of you. Congratulations to you and the entire team for this success. The Madhya Pradesh government will transfer Rs 1 crore to your account as a reward." "You are working as an honourable deputy superintendent of police (DSP), and now the state will reward you with Rs 1 crore," he said. A native of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district, Prasad was also part of the Olympics 2020 (Tokyo) hockey team that clinched the bronze medal. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Neeraj Chopra after the Indian athlete won the silver medal in the men’s javelin event in Paris Olympics 2024. On Thursday (August 8), Neeraj threw 89.45 metres at Stade de France in France and delivered his season’s best performance, but it was not enough for him to fetch gold. Neeraj Chopra  Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal with a best throw of 92.97 metres while Grenada’s Anderson Peters bagged bronze with a throw of 88.54 metres. After the athletics event, PM Modi reached out to Neeraj and congratulated him for bringing home the silver medal. The PM also asked Neeraj about his adductor niggle that had been troubling him in the lead-up to the quadrennial event in Paris. Earlier this year, in June, Neeraj had said that he wished to take advice from doctors to deal with his injury. The Prime Minister also hailed Neeraj’s mother for her sportsman-spirit after her son could not defend his Olympic crown in the javelin final. "We are h...

The police have started the paperwork to be submitted to court for a DNA test of the accused in the gangrape of a 12-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The police will conduct the DNA test of the accused Moin Khan and Raju Khan after getting permission from court. Court to Approve DNA Test for Rape Case On July 30, the Ayodhya Police arrested Samajwadi Party functionary Moin Khan, who runs a bakery, along with his employee Raju Khan for allegedly gang-raping and impregnating the minor, who was an employee at Khan's bakery. A sample of the womb of the rape survivor admitted for treatment at King George's Medical University (KGMU) was also kept. The DNA test will be conducted after the investigating officer gets permission from court. According to police sources, the girl was raped by the duo two months ago and the act was also recorded. The incident came to light when a recent medical examination revealed that the teen was pregnant. On August 2, Uttar Pradesh Chief Mi...

Manish Sisodia was granted bail by the Supreme Court Friday morning - nearly 18 months after the ex-Delhi Deputy Chief Minister was arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy case. In a powerful verdict the court said he is entitled to a "speedy trial" and that a rejection now would force him to work his way back up the system. "It would be like making him play snakes and ladders," the top court said. Travesty Of Justice "In a matter pertaining to the life and liberty of a citizen - which is one of the most sacrosanct rights guaranteed by the Constitution - a citizen cannot be made to run from pillar to post," the court said. Mr Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, and by the Enforcement Directorate less than two weeks later. He has now been granted bail in both cases, with an irate Supreme Court stating he cannot stay in jail indefinitely while the prosecution works to an unconfirmed trial date. A bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justi...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will today move the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which seeks to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the State Bank of India Act, 1955, the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980. Nirmala Sitharaman Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will introduce the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill and the Bills of Lading Bill. The first bill seeks to provide for the responsibilities, liabilities, rights and immunities attached to carriers with respect to the carriage of goods by sea and for matters connected therewith or related thereto. While the Bills of Lading Bill seeks to make provisions for the "transfer of rights of suit and all liabilities to the consignee named in a bill of lading and every endorsee of a bill of lading, to whom the property in the goo...

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, also known as World Tribal Day, is observed on August 9 each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognises the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. World Tribal Day  The day aims to promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples, who have often been marginalised and whose cultures have faced threats of erosion and assimilation. This International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2024 is focusing on 'Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact'. According to the United Nations, around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently live in voluntary isolation and initial contact. They reside in remote forests rich in natural resources in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and V...

Hopes of billion Indians now rests on the shoulders to lawyer Harish Salve who will today represent wrestler Vinesh Phogat in her Paris Olympics disqualification case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Harish Salve The Lawyer Ms Phogat, a top contender in the 50-kg wrestling category, was disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to a weight issue just hours before the final. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appealed for the Phogat to be given a joint silver medal for her stellar show at the marquee event. The Court of Arbitration for Sport or CAS is an international body established in 1984 to settle disputes in sport through arbitration. Harish Salve, former Solicitor General of India and King's Counsel, has confirmed that he has been engaged by the IOA to represent Phogat in the case. Salve was the Solicitor General of India from 1999 to 2002. He is considered one of India's top lawyers, known for his exceptional expertise in constitutional, commercial, and ...

The Thane Police has arrested the owner of a pet dog which fell from the fifth floor of a building, killing a girl on the spot on August 6, 2024. Dog Fall Tragedy: Owner Arrested The arrested man was identified as 24-year-old Jaher Sayyed. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed in this regard, two days after the three-year-old girl died. According to the police, the dog was tied to the terrace of the building and fell in an attempt to free itself. It fell onto the street, hitting the minor girl. She was rushed to a hospital but died during treatment. Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (SP) leader, Jitendra Awhad, alleged the dog was thrown from the building. He also claimed the minor girl's family was being threatened against reporting the case to the police. As Awhad accompanied the family to the police station, he urged the police to add three more names to the existing FIR in the case. The names and identities of the other accused were not disclosed by the police. 

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country when its new caretaker government decides to hold elections, her son has said. Sheikh Hasina Hasina fled to India on Monday after weeks of deadly protests forced her to quit. A caretaker government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on Thursday, which will be tasked with holding elections. Speaking to the Times of India, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who is based in the US, said, "For the time being, she (Hasina) is in India. She will go back to Bangladesh the moment the interim government decides to hold an election." Hasina's Awami League party does not feature in the interim government, following a student-led uprising against the long-time former prime minister whose exit came after nationwide violence killed about 300 people and injured thousands. She is sheltering in a safe house in the New Delhi area. Indian media has reported that she plans to seek asylum in Britain, but the...

Neeraj Chopra's father, Satish Kumar, was proud of his son's remarkable effort that saw him script history at the Paris Olympics after clinching the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at Stade de France. Paris Olympics 2024 When stakes were high in one of the biggest sporting events, it was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem who raised the bar by breaking the Olympic Record with a mammoth throw in front of a jam-packed crowd. Neeraj delivered his season-best attempt of 89.45m, but it wasn't close to Arshad's humongous throw of 92.97 meters. Before the Paris Olympics, Neeraj had a fair share of trouble with injuries. The groin injury that haunted him in 2023 and forced him to miss the Commonwealth Games returned early in May after he felt discomfort in his adductor. Satish, who was proud after witnessing Neeraj's performance and felt it was Pakistan's day in the men's javelin throw final, felt that his injury had a role in his performance. "Ever...