In focus, 24th Aug 2022, News & Stories from India

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24 Aug 2022

In focus, 24 Aug 2022

Heritage vessel to sail again in Kolkata before Durga Puja

Kolkata is set to witness the comeback of a UK-built Paddle Steamer, 'P S Bhopal' in a new avatar with a charm of the British era

24 Aug 2022 5:07 PM

Vemuri also attended meetings of the Sarpanches in the villages to understand the development schemes and problems from the government such as late payments, or lack of necessary funds to improve educational infrastructure within villages. — By arrangement

Aspiring economics student from Dubai college finds reason for the lowest literacy rate in Telangana

During Spring this year, Vemuri got associated with RACE4GOOD NGO and participated in the ‘My Teams’ challenge

24 Aug 2022 10:31 AM

Mr. Mohite realized that they need more funds. But since he is not much educated and was unaware of internet and the magic of crowdfunding till the time someone suggested him to raise funds through Filaantro, a leading crowdfunding organization in India. — By arrangement

Filaantro contributes to higher education, raises funds for Assam Flood Relief

Filaantro helped and provided all support and hand-holding to Mr. Nandkumar D. Mohite who is a farmer by profession in raising funds

24 Aug 2022 10:28 AM

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently developed a counter-drone system for aerial security. Partho Dasgupta (in picture) praises the fact that India is finally moving on from its dependence on different countries and coming up with indigenous defense systems as a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The future of this technology is limitless. — By arrangement

Partho Dasgupta - “Drones need to be effectively used, anti-drone tech is critical”

These multi-range drones can be flown beyond 400-mile distance and up to 3000 feet in the air

24 Aug 2022 10:25 AM

Supporters of RJD protest against CBI raids in Patna (PTI)

Tejashvi calls CBI raids on RJD leaders BJP's 'intimidation game'

Searches were conducted at 25 locations in Gurgaon, Patna, Katihar and Madhubani in Bihar, including the residences of the RJD leaders

24 Aug 2022 10:20 AM

DRDO, Navy successfully test VL-SRSAM

Sea skimming is the technique where anti-ship missiles and some fighter jets fly as close as possible to the sea surface

24 Aug 2022 9:41 AM

Digvijaya Singh and Congress MP Jairam Ramesh announced details of the countrywide yatra at the party headquarters in Delhi. — PTI

Cong launches logo, website of its 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir

The tagline for the Yatra is ‘Mile kadam-Jude vatan’. The five-month yatra will start on Sept. 7 from Kanyakumari and will end in Kashmir

24 Aug 2022 9:39 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia at a news conference in Ahmedabad, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (PTI Photo)

AAP: BJP offered our MLAs Rs. 5 crore each, 'Operation Lotus' still on

We will fail Operation Lotus in Delhi once again, said AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj

24 Aug 2022 7:47 AM

Now-suspended BJP leader T. Raja Singh with supporters following his release, hours after his arrest over his alleged derogatory remarks on Islam and Prophet Mohammed, in Hyderabad, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (PTI Photo)

BJP suspends Raja Singh MLA after his arrest over Prophet remark

Raja Singh released on bail, Party issues 10-day showcause

24 Aug 2022 7:35 AM

The panel held a series of consultations with everyone, including groups working on targeted intervention with women in prostitution on condom promotion and other harm reduction strategies. — Representational Image/AP

Sunitha Krishnan | Court did not legitimise sex work; focus on women’s rehab

Several news articles have reported that a May 2022 Supreme Court ruling recognised sex work as a profession. Did it really?

24 Aug 2022 12:39 AM

For long, there have been signals that a churn is on in the world’s largest political party, with a number of leaders not appearing happy at the state of affairs in the organisation and the way they are being treated. (Photo: AFP)

Sunil Gatade | Will a ‘Jagjivan Ram’ rise in BJP ahead of 2024 LS polls?

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has also been forced to cool his heels by not being included in the all-powerful parliamentary board

24 Aug 2022 12:21 AM

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