Visakhapatnam, Aug 21 (PTI) The Jantar Mantar protests reflect “failures” in the system and cannot be seen merely as an issue of corruption, the RSS said on Friday, asserting that the government must take steps to address these gaps. Addressing
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New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) The Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR in connection with pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar, police said. The move comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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New York/ New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) A US court has dismissed with prejudice the criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew, bringing to an end nearly two years of proceedings in an alleged fraud and bribery case. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted the Justice Department’s Rule 48(a) motion
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Visakhapatnam, Aug 21 (PTI) The Jantar Mantar protests reflect “failures” in the system and cannot be seen merely as an issue of corruption, the RSS said on Friday, asserting that the government must take steps to address these gaps. Addressing a press conference at the end of the Sangh’s three-day coordination committee meeting, RSS leader C R Mukunda also said that while there are shortcomings in systems across the country, change cannot be brought through disruption or destruction. The meeting discussed the recent protests in the national capital as a symptom of a larger problem, he said, and added that
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) The Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR in connection with pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar, police said. The move comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a dharna at the Parliament Street police station, demanding registration of the FIR in connection with pellet injuries suffered by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest. “We have registered an FIR under Sections 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and 25 (act endangering life or personal safety of others)
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Gold and silver prices surged to more than three-month high levels in the national capital on Friday, extending their gains for a second straight session as a weak US dollar and firm global trends drove investors towards precious metals. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,63,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), up from the previous close of Rs 1,62,300 per 10 grams, according to local traders. The precious metal was last quoted around these levels on May 19, when it had stood at Rs 1,63,600
August 21, 2026 (Conversation) Online spaces, and social media in particular, are forums for vigorous political debate. They provide a space for members of the public to express political opinions, organise, and sometimes even interact directly with politicians. While they clearly have democratising potential, these platforms have also become fertile ground for hate speech, toxic interactions and online violence. By analysing over 3.2 million responses on X (formerly Twitter) to 88 candidates for the 2024 European Parliament elections, our team at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre have found significant differences in how women and men in politics get treated
