Nakshatra Bagwe, an award-winning LGBTQiA+ filmmaker and actor, has been helping desperate Indians take down porn videos from social media sites uploaded by jilted lovers, fraud dating sites and the like ... [Read More]
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04 August,2024 03:21 PM ISTA tragic stampede occurred at a `Satsang` program in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, on July 2, resulting in the loss of 121 lives. Families are devastated by the sudden deaths of their loved ones. Forensic experts and dog squads are gathering evidence at the scene. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has promised that those responsible will be punished. An FIR has been filed against Devprakash Madhukar, known as `Mukhya Sewadar,` and other organizers. The Uttar Pradesh government announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for each deceased person`s family and Rs 50,000 for families of the seriously injured.... [Read More]
03 July,2024 02:23 PM ISTOver 121 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh`s Hathras, on 2nd July. The incident took place at a Satsang which is a hindu religious event, at Phulrai village in Hathras. The victims, including a large number of women and some children, are still being identified. As per the reports, the stampede took place after the satsang when a crowd of thousands of people started exiting the venue at once. Most of the casualties reported were women and children. 100s of injured people were immediately transferred to the nearby hospitals in Etah. Forensic experts along with the dog squad collected evidence at the incident site. Hathras DM Ashish Kumar said, “District administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital and people are still being recovered. Meanwhile the eyewitnesses have described how the disaster unfolded. ... [Read More]
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05 June,2024 10:15 PM ISTIn a major mishap, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed as his helicopter crashed on May 19 near Azerbaijan border. The tragic accident also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and several other officials. The major tragedy occurred when Prez Raisi was returning from ceremony to open a dam on Iran’s border with Azerbaijan. While bad weather is being ruled as reason behind mishap, questions are also being raised about the US-manufactured copter. The copter that carried the Iranian President was US-manufactured Bell 212 model, Iranian state media reported. According to reports by experts, the few details available suggested it may be 40 to 50 years old. Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev raised questions on chopper’s maintenance amid US sanctions on Iran. Iran was a major purchaser of Bell, Agusta helicopters under the Shah, becoming Middle East`s largest military helicopter power. As per FlightGlobal 2024 World Air Forces directory, Iran’s air force, navy have as many as 10 Bell 212 copters. Iran`s current fleet includes an Italian-built naval version, Agusta Bell AB-212, according to IISS. Non-military organisations that fly Bell 212 include Japan`s CG; law enforcement agencies, fire departments in US, Thailand`s national police.... [Read More]
21 May,2024 04:27 PM ISTOn 26th of March, engineer turned education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who was on fast over several demands, ended his 21-day ‘Climate Fast’. Hundreds of people joined Wangchuk in Leh as he ended his fast. The climate activist and his supporters have demanded statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The educator accused the BJP government of backtracking from its promise of extending safeguards guaranteed under the sixth schedule of the Constitution to Ladakh. On tuesday, 26th of March ending his fast, Sonam Wangchuk reminded the people ballot power and urged them to use it very carefully in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.... [Read More]
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