The Jharkhand Police has said that a CPI (Maoist) leader carrying a bounty worth Rs 15 lakh was killed on Wednesday in a gunfight with security forces. The deceased, identified as Ravinder Ghanjhu, was one of the “most dreaded” Maoist leaders and was “extremely active” in the Lohardaga, Latehar and Gumla districts of Jharkhand, said…Continue Reading

The Supreme Court on Thursday, while setting aside the High Court order staying the Haryana government’s law reserving 75 per cent of private sector jobs for residents of the state, asked the HC to decide within four weeks, petitions challenging the validity of the legislation. The top court also restrained the state government from taking…Continue Reading

Feb. 17, 2022, 9:52 AM UTC / Source: Associated PressPETROPOLIS, Brazil — At least 94 people have been killed from floods and mudslides that swept away homes and cars in the city of Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state’s government has confirmed. But even as families prepared to bury their dead, it was unclear Thursday how…Continue Reading

WASHINGTON — On the fourth anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, survivor David Hogg delivered a tough message to Democrats: If you fail to use your power to act against gun violence, you’re no better than the National Rifle Association.“Many people do not want to hear this. The fact of the matter is…Continue Reading

There’s a lot of talk of former Vice President Mike Pence and 2024. From his speeches and appearances, it seems like he still thinks he has a chance to become president of the United States. Perhaps, anything is possible. But likely? Let’s be honest, my cat, Tiki, has a better chance of becoming president than…Continue Reading