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Major tragedy averted as SDRF rescues over 50 stranded devotees at Reetha Sahib Gurudwara fair

Major tragedy averted as SDRF rescues over 50 stranded devotees at Reetha Sahib Gurudwara fair

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More than 50 devotees had a narrow escape on Sunday as they headed to Gurudwara Shri Reetha Sahib during the ongoing ‘Jod Mela’ in Uttarakhand; however, the vigilant disaster teams averted the tragedy by swiftly mounting a timely operation to rescue all of them.  The incident occurred at the historic Shri Reetha Sahib Gurudwara in Champawat district, where Sikh devotees had arrived in droves to participate in the three-day annual fair, held to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev’s historic visit. The fair, on average, draws 2 lakh devotees every year. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Supreme Court upholds Election Commission’s voter roll revision drive, calls it vital for fair elections

Supreme Court upholds Election Commission’s voter roll revision drive, calls it vital for fair elections

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The bench headed by CJI Surya Kant held that the exercise advances the “constitutional imperative of free and fair elections”. Disposing of a batch of petitions challenging the SIR exercise in Bihar, the apex court held that deletion from the voter list does not amount to a legal declaration that an individual is not a citizen. The top court agreed with the EC’s grounds for the SIR. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Rates climb upto Rupees 95 per kg, auto drivers demand stable meter fair revision

Rates climb upto Rupees 95 per kg, auto drivers demand stable meter fair revision

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As CNG prices hiked in Chennai to Rs 95 per kilogram on Tuesday, auto-rickshaw drivers in Chennai are demanding an immediate and stable revision of meter fares. While the fuel rate has remained steady through April and May, contrasting recent price hikes in cities like Delhi, local drivers state that the current pricing structure makes operations unsustainable without a matching increase in official passenger fares. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Fair winds, fast feet’: Indian Navy hails officer Gurindervir Singh as he becomes India’s fastest man

‘Fair winds, fast feet’: Indian Navy hails officer Gurindervir Singh as he becomes India’s fastest man

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The Indian Navy celebrated one of its own, Gurindervir Singh, after the sprinter scripted history at the 29th National Federation Cup Athletics Championships in Ranchi by becoming the first Indian to clock 10.09 seconds in the men’s 100m. Ranchi, May 24 (ANI): Indian Navy Officer Gurindervir Singh, sets a new national record in the 100m sprint with a timing of 10.09 seconds at the ongoing 29th National Federation Cup Athletics Championships, in Ranchi on Sunday. (@indiannavy) “THE FASTEST MAN IN INDIA WEARS WHITES,” the Indian Navy said in a post on X as Gurindervir clocked a sensational 10.09 seconds to set a new national record and qualify for the 2026 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Gurindervir Singh is an Indian Navy officer. The spokesperson of the Indian Navy tweeted, “THE FASTEST MAN IN INDIA WEARS WHITES Gurindervir Singh, Petty Officer of the Indian Navy scripts history by setting a NEW NATIONAL RECORD in the 100m sprint with a sensational timing of 10.09 seconds at the ongoing 29th National Federation Cup Athletics Championships at Ranchi.” “With …

Ulka Gupta recalls crying after being rejected due to ‘only fair kids’ bias: ‘I used to beg them to let me audition’

Ulka Gupta recalls crying after being rejected due to ‘only fair kids’ bias: ‘I used to beg them to let me audition’

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Actor Ulka Gupta, best known for playing Manu, the young Rani Lakshmibai, in the television show Jhansi Ki Rani, recently received praise for her performance in The Kerala Story 2. In an interview with India Today, Ulka recalled being rejected for her darker skin tone as a child actor and spoke about how the obsession with fair skin continues to exist in the entertainment industry. Ulka Gupta recalls being rejected due to her dark skinned as a child. Ulka Gupta talks about being rejected due to dark skin Speaking about facing colourism in the industry, Ulka said, “Earlier, when makers used to cast child artists, and I was auditioning for several roles, there would often be a note outside that read, ‘Only fair kids’. The biggest insecurity I had to fight was this. I used to cry after travelling all the way to Andheri and Worli just to get rejected. They would say, ‘We are only casting upmarket kids.’ I used to beg them to at least let me audition or introduce myself.” She further …

Congress demands withdrawal of Haj fair raise, calls it burdensome

Congress demands withdrawal of Haj fair raise, calls it burdensome

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The Congress on Sunday demanded the withdrawal of the Haj Committee of India circular raising the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim and alleged that under the Modi government, the cost of performing Haj has risen to levels that place the pilgrimage beyond the comfortable reach of ordinary Indian families. The opposition party’s demand came after the Haj Committee of India raised the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim this year due to a sharp global rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Fair wickets would be boring’: Muttiah Muralitharan says IPL is big business — and bowlers just have to accept it | Cricket News

‘Fair wickets would be boring’: Muttiah Muralitharan says IPL is big business — and bowlers just have to accept it | Cricket News

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4 min readUpdated: Apr 30, 2026 10:59 AM IST On a night Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 243 with eight balls to spare, their spin bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan had a simple message for bowlers struggling in IPL 2026: accept it, and adapt. “It’s very difficult for a bowler because these days every team has an opening pair that doesn’t care about in or out, they just go after the bowling,” Muralitharan said at the post-match press conference. “When we used to play, about 40 to 50 runs was a good score with one wicket losing in six overs, now the average is 70 to 80.” The shift, he said, was as much about mindset as skill. He pointed to uncapped 23-year-old Salil Arora’s no-look six off Jasprit Bumrah as the clearest example. “Even a good bowler goes for a six, even Bumrah goes for one or two balls. When a new boy Salil hits a six, it’s unbelievable — you don’t think someone with the calibre of Bumrah comes and a young boy will hit …

RGI orders village-wise mapping of vulnerable areas to ensure fair Census| India News

RGI orders village-wise mapping of vulnerable areas to ensure fair Census| India News

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New Delhi, The Registrar General of India has directed district magistrates and municipal commissioners to identify villages, habitations and communities vulnerable to threats or intimidation that could hamper the free conduct of the Census and carry out vulnerability mapping. RGI orders village-wise mapping of vulnerable areas to ensure fair Census The RGI took cognisance of the possibility that some areas could be left out of the Census due to inaccessibility or prevailing socio-economic realities. It has asked officials to conduct a revenue village-wise exercise to “identify the villages/hamlets/habitats and segments of people vulnerable to any threat, intimidation or interference” with the free conduct of the Census. The RGI also directed that special areas such as military installations will not be covered during the ongoing housing census. A pan-India helpline number 1855 has also been launched for the Census. “The Charge Officers shall do this exercise by touring their areas extensively and in consultation with the local village officials – patwaris, lekhpals, talattis and village administrative officers,” a directive issued by Registrar General of India Mrityunjay …

Is sports quota in India a cheat code, or a fair reward for those who deserve it?

Is sports quota in India a cheat code, or a fair reward for those who deserve it?

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In a country obsessed with government jobs, the sports quota is often viewed as a mysterious side door. That is mostly because many don’t know or understand how it works – its pathways, the required eligibility, etc. But when done right, it can pave the way for a promising career in sport, without the financial instability that usually follows athletes in India. How did the idea of ‘Sports Quota’ come about? First off, why does the government even care if you can kick a ball or swing a racket? Back in the 1950s and 1960s, India realised it had plenty of clerks; apart from Hockey, it wasn’t exactly performing on the Olympic stage. To fix this, public giants like the Railways and ONGC started hiring athletes to build departmental teams. It was a win-win scenario: the organisation boosted its brand, and athletes got a steady paycheck so they didn’t have to keep a backup career option. Today, this is a formal policy where up to 5% of Group C or clerical vacancies can be reserved …