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Corporate-politics nexus likely to be out soon: SBI submits data on electoral bonds to ECI

INDIA

The State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday evening submitted data on political contributions made through electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI), in accordance with the Supreme Court’s order. The Election Commission will now collate and release the data by 5 p.m. on Friday, as per the court order. The Supreme Court had on Monday rejected SBI’s plea to extend the March 6 deadline for submitting the data to the ECI. A bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud came down strongly on the bank for “willful disobedience” of its orders and warned it of contempt proceedings on Monday. The SBI had claimed that it would take a considerable amount of time to collect, cross-check and release the data, which was stored in two silos to maintain secrecy. In a verdict d...

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Ladies Special Bus’ goes missing in Srinagar, female commuters aghast

REGIONAL

Female commuters, specially college going students in Srinagar, have expressed disappointment over the absence of "Ladies Special Bus" service, stating that the specialized service by Jammu Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) for female commuters has vanished from the roads. Several female commuters, especially college students, told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they have rarely seen buses dedicated specifically for female commuters in the city by the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation. "Since colleges reopened, I haven't spotted the ladies' special bus. Firstly, the route doesn't even directly connect to my college, I have to change buses multiple times," said Insha, a student at MA Road College. She mentioned that in the absence of the ladies' sp...

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Kashmir bat manufacturers eye big players in upcoming T20 World Cup

BUSINESS

Kashmiri bat manufacturers have set their sights on prominent players from renowned cricketing nations to play with Kashmiri bats in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), representatives of bat manufacturers said there has been a surge in demand for Kashmir Willow bats in global markets following their use by international cricket players in the last two World Cups. Fawzul Kabiir, spokesperson of the Bat Manufacturers Association Kashmir, informed KNO that this will mark the third consecutive occasion where players will use Kashmiri bats in the world cup. He said that during the previous two World Cups, athletes from lesser-known countries played with Kashmiri bats, but this year, discussions are underway with several prominent cricke...

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Protest in Delhi against suspension of cop who kicked Muslims offering Namaz

INDIA

Hindu Raksha Dal members on Tuesday staged a protest outside Delhi Police headquarters over the suspension of a sub-inspector who allegedly kicked a few people offering ‘namaz’ on a road in Inderlok area. Several members of the right-wing outfit chanted ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ and ‘Jai Shree Ram’ during the protest. Sub-inspector Manoj Kumar Tomar shoved and kicked a few people offering namaz on a road in north Delhi’s Inderlok on March 8, leading to a protest by hundreds of locals against the force, and suspension of the accused with immediate effect. "If they have rights to offer namaz on roads, we have rights too to chant Hanuman Chalisa on the roads as well. Our main demand is to bring the sub-inspector back on duty and to cancel his suspension orders," a Hindu Raksha Dal leader tol...

Mar122024 by News DeskNo Comments

Woman dies, husband critically wounded in Anantnag road accident

REGIONAL

A woman lost her life while her husband was injured in a road accident in Achabal area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday afternoon officials said. Reports reaching news agency Kashmir Scroll that an accident took place at Nowgam Achabal when a vehicle bearing registration no JK03M 5022 hit Seda begum and her husband namely Ab Ahad wani both residents of Khundroo Achabal. They said that both were taken to SDH hospital Achabal where Seda Begum (55) was declared dead while as Abdul Ahad Wani (60) was referred to GMC Anantnag for further treatment. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and started an investigation.(KS)

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Assam authorities issue warnings as protests erupt against CAA implementation

INDIA

Hours after the central government implemented the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the government and Police in Assam have issued stern warnings against anyone who protests the government's move. Protests had been reported from several parts of the state where people believe that the implementation of CAA would alter the demography of the region. The protesters also raised slogans against the BJP and burnt the copies of the CAA, after which the Assam Police and the chief minister of the state issued warnings. Assam's tumultuous relationship with the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) dates back to 2019, characterized by widespread protests marred by violence and casualties. Indigenous communities harbor deep-seated concerns that the implementation of the CAA will pave the way for...

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ECI meets political parties; NC, PDP pitch for simultaneous polls in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

The Election Commission on Tuesday began consultations with political parties to review preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu Kashmir. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other officials of the poll panel, who arrived here on Monday for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held interactions with delegations from the National Conference, PDP, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and the Aam Admi Party, officials said here. National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani, who led his party's delegation, said they impressed upon the Election Commission the need for holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir together with the Lok Sabha polls. "We told the commission that it has been 10 years that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been deprived of their democratic...

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Sumayyah bint Khayyat: The untold story of first trailblazing martyr of Islam

EDUCATION

As Ramadan dawns upon the Islamic world, this sacred month serves as a reminder not only to exhibit love and compassion towards the vulnerable but also to advocate and stand up for their rights. Alongside men from the Islamic history, women have played a significant role in spreading of Islam and it's message. The role of women, however, is discussed acknowledged in our societies. Many of you would be surprised to know that the first martyr in the modern Islamic history was a woman named Sumayyah bint Khayyat—a towering figure in Islamic history whose story resonates profoundly. Not just that, she is one of the first seven people to have accepted Islam. Born in the vibrant land of Habashah, Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia), Sumayyah entered this world nearly two decades before the ...

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Four years after being passed in Parliament, CAA implemented in India

INDIA

The central government has officially issued the rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) on Monday, more than four years after its passage in Parliament. The law aims to expedite the citizenship process for non-Muslims who entered India from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh before December 31, 2014, sparking protests nationwide. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as per a report on Hindustan Times, assured that the rules would be framed before the 2024 national elections scheduled for this summer. Officials confirmed that the entire application process for eligible individuals seeking Indian citizenship under the law will be conducted online. Despite Shah's commitment, the rules were formulated months after the promised deadline. The CAA was passed by Parliament on Dec...

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Ramdhan crescent seen, Kashmir to start fasting tomorrow

REGIONAL

The Kashmir valley will observe the first day of fasting on Tuesday as the Ramadhan crescent has been witnessed. Ruet e Hilal committee Pakistan, traditionally followed in Kashmir, announced that the crescent has been sighted at several places. Earlier Mufti Nasir ul Islam had also said that the Ramadhan crescent was spotted at several places in Kashmir. This year’s Ramadan arrives amidst ongoing tensions in the Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing aggression. The situation raises concerns that the turmoil could extend beyond current borders. Additionally, global food inflation and high prices persist, further impacting communities worldwide. The commencement of Ramadan varies across nations due to differing moon-sighting methodologies. In Iran, the authorities typically begin Ramad...