The Indian government has reportedly asked the CBI to investigate the Indian arm of the global non-profit Oxfam, following allegations that it was violating the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020.
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Kalakshetra ex-director Leela Samson recalls a sexual harassment charge during her tenure
In an interview with Connected to India, former Kalakshetra ex- director and renowned classical dancer Leela Samson says that during her tenure, too, an allegation of sexual harassment had come up.
Kalakshetra sexual harassment case: Divya Hari Padman files counter complaint
Divya Hari Padman, wife of the arrested Kalakshetra teacher Hari Padman, filed a counter complaint with Chennai Police, alleging that her husband was framed for sexual harassment.
BJP Foundation Day: Inspired by Lord Hanuman, says Modi
India News: BJP 44th Foundation Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined the party’s commitment to rid India of corruption, nepotism and law and order challenges.
India reports spike in COVID rate; 5,335 cases in last 24 hours
Indian news: one of the largest spike in COVID rates in the last few months as the nation’s capital reported 509 fresh cases.
Tamil Nadu’s drug regulator denies US CDC report of contamination in samples of eye drops
Tamil Nadu’s drug regulator has said it found “no contamination” in samples of eye drops manufactured by Chennai-based Global Pharma, which has hit headlines after a US watchdog linked cases of infections, blindness and even deaths to the eye drops.
India rejects China renaming 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh; calls them ‘invented names’
In the latest in a series of diplomatic rows, India has rejected China renaming 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that the state has “been” and will “always be” an integral part of India.
Biker arrested for ‘dangerous’ viral stunt
The Mumbai police yesterday arrested a 24-year-old man after his video of performing a dangerous stunt on a motorcycle with two girls went viral on social media, an official said.
Kohli become first Indian cricketer to score 50 IPL 50s
Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli became the first Indian cricketer to achieve a unique record in his opening game against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023.
Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Bail extended, but no interim stay yet
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail in the 2019 defamation case and his two-year jail sentence was paused until a decision on his appeal challenging his conviction has been reached. A Gujarat court will take up his appeal on April 13.
