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Workers in Panaji made an unexpected discovery on Tuesday while excavating a pavement – a carved stone slab believed to date back several centuries to the time of Portuguese rule in Goa. The slab, possibly made of granite or sandstone, showcases a figure of a bearded man playing a musical instrument, accompanied by an animal at his feet. This intriguing …

The principal of Mumbai’s Somaiya School, Parveen Shaikh, has reportedly been asked by the school management to resign following her social media activity regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict. Shaikh, who has been associated with the school for 12 years and served as its principal for 7 years, has refused to resign, stating that she has given her all to the organization. …

The Congress party intensified its criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in light of the sexual abuse allegations against Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, with both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemning the BJP’s silence on the matter. The JD(S) and BJP are allies in Karnataka, adding complexity to the situation. Taking …

The Congress party is set to put an end to the suspense surrounding its candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the party has delegated authority to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to make the decision, with an announcement expected within the next 24 hours, according to party leader Jairam Ramesh. …

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea on Monday seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting elections for six years. The plea alleged that Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by “seeking votes in the name of god and places of worship” during a speech in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit. Advocate Anand S Jondhale filed the …

As Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections approaches, a report by the National Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) sheds light on the profile of candidates vying for seats in this crucial stage. Here are some key highlights from the report: Criminal Cases: 18% of the candidates contesting in Phase 3 have criminal cases against them. …

A shocking incident involving contaminated Cadbury chocolate has triggered a wave of concern among consumers, highlighting issues of product quality and safety despite adherence to expiration dates. In Hyderabad, a consumer was dismayed to discover fungus covering the chocolate inside a packet that was well within its expiration date. Taking to social media, the individual shared images of the tainted …

HD Revanna, father of Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, has vehemently refuted allegations swirling around his son, dismissing them as part of a calculated conspiracy orchestrated by political rivals. The accusations, which have surfaced in the form of old videos, have ignited a fierce debate, further exacerbated by recent police complaints filed against Prajwal Revanna and his father over alleged sexual …

In a significant development, the Supreme Court intervened on Monday to stay the Calcutta High Court’s directive ordering a CBI probe into the alleged teacher recruitment scam involving West Bengal government officials. The decision came as a major relief for the Mamata Banerjee-led administration, which had faced mounting pressure following the high court’s ruling. The apex court’s decision came in …

The sudden withdrawal of Akshay Kanti Bam, the Congress candidate for the Indore Lok Sabha seat, has stirred up a storm of speculation and discontent within the party ranks. Bam’s decision to abandon his nomination papers and defect to the BJP has left party members questioning the leadership’s judgment and its implications for the upcoming elections. Reports from the Congress …