SC closes criminal proceedings against  army personnel accused of killing 13 civilians

SC closes criminal proceedings against army personnel accused of killing 13 civilians

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed criminal proceedings against 30 Army personnel accused of killing 13 civilians in a 2021 botched operation to ambush militants in Nagaland's Mon district. It also said the case may be taken to its logical end if the Centre sanctions their prosecution. A bench of Justices...

PM Modi to visit poll-bound Maharashtra for third time this month

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | T N RAGHUNATHA | Mumbai

In his third foray into Assembly poll-bound Maharashtra in less than a month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Wardha in Vidarbha region on September 20, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, an occasion where he would extend benefits to artisans and crafts-persons. Modi, who is...

Varicose veins linked to serious health risks, new treatments enhance safety, effectiveness

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Archana Jyoti | New Delhi

Often dismissed as merely a cosmetic nuisance, Varicose veins, the enlarged and twisted veins typically found in the legs, can pose significant health risks and should not be underestimated, health experts have warned. For, individuals with varicose veins face up to a five-fold increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis...

Congress to chair external affairs, agriculture, rural development committees in LS

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Congress will chair the parliamentary standing committees on external affairs, agriculture, and rural development in the Lok Sabha and education in the Rajya Sabha, party sources said on Monday, with talks between the government and the opposition over the panels’ chairship concluding. In all, the Congress is set to have...

SC to hear pleas on demolition of properties of person accused of crime

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday pleas which have raised grievances that properties of persons, who are accused of some crime, were being demolished in several States. While hearing these petitions on September 2, the apex court had questioned how can anybody’s house be demolished just because...

Congress claims Modi in his 100 days proved weak PM

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

With Modi 3.0 completing 100 days, the Congress on Monday claimed that Narendra Modi in his third term had proven to be a “weak” prime minister who was dependent on crutches and setting new records for U-turns. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the past 100 days had weighed heavily on...

Cambridge researchers unveil blueprint behind floral patterns in Hibiscus

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Do you know flowers not only captivate with their colors but also guide pollinators like bees with their intricate patterns, much like a road map to their nectar?   A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge’s Sainsbury Laboratory has unveiled a hidden blueprint behind these floral designs, particularly in hibiscus...

President Murmu to inaugurate 8th India Water Week 2024

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the four-day 8th India Water Week 2024 to be kicked off from Tuesday, bringing international and domestic water experts under a platform to deliberate on issues beyond conventional solutions and exploring innovative approaches to address the complexities of water management in the 21st century. Addressing the...

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