An Ohio man who claimed he was only “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was convicted Thursday by a jury that took less than three hours to reject his novel defence for obstructing Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory.Dustin Thompson, right, arrives with with…Continue Reading

For propagating fake news, the Indian government has shut down 22 YouTube news channels and other social media accounts. 18 Indian and four Pakistani YouTube channels have been disabled. This is the first time action has been taken against Indian YouTube-based news providers since the notification of the IT Rules, 2021, in February of last…Continue Reading

J-K LG Sinha Orders Probe Into Stampede At Vaishno Devi Shrine

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in which at least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured.The Lt Governor said he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him about the incident. “Hon’ble…Continue Reading

Telangana HC orders state to impose restrictions on gatherings amid Omicron scare

Hyderabad: The Division Bench of Telangana High Court, comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice N. Tukaramji, has directed the state government to issue orders imposing restrictions on gatherings during Christmas celebrations, New year celebrations and the Sankrati celebrations. The orders should be issued within 3 days as the new Covid 19 variant…Continue Reading

Army Orders CoI Into Killing Of Civilians In Anti-Insurgency Operation In Nagaland; Expresses Regret

The Army on Sunday ordered a Court of Inquiry into the killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland and expressed deep regret over the incident.Police in Nagaland’s capital Kohima said at least 11 civilians were killed by security forces and that it is investigating whether the incident was a…Continue Reading

Odisha Govt Orders Mega Hazard Hunt Exercise In Schools Ahead Of Reopening Of Class VIII & XI

The Odisha government on Saturday directed school authorities to undertake hazard hunt exercise as part of preparatory arrangements for the reopening of Class VIII and XI for the academic year 2021-22.  “The School Management Committee (SMC) members and teachers/head-teachers will do a hazard haunt exercise to map different potential hazards like hole, open ponds, hanging…Continue Reading