Supreme Court directs UP government to bear education expenses of Muslim student victimized in school

Supreme Court directs UP government to bear education expenses of Muslim student victimized in school

New Delhi, May 14 (HS): The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to cover the education expenses of a Muslim student who was beaten in a school in Muzaffarnagar in 2023. On Wednesday, a bench headed by Justice Surya Kant stated that while the state government may ask the relevant school to bear…

BJP praised Assam Police's action against anti-nationals

BJP praised Assam Police's action against anti-nationals

Guwahati, 14 May (HS): BJP Assam Pradesh has praised Assam Police’s swift and strict action against anti-national elements living in India and those who comment on social media in support of enemy country Pakistan. In this drive launched on the instructions of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, a total of 61 people have been…

Stock market closes with slight gain, Sensex up 182 points

Stock market closes with slight gain, Sensex up 182 points

New Delhi, May 14 (H.S): The stock market closed with a slight gain on the third trading day of the week, Wednesday, despite fluctuations in trading due to easing retail and wholesale inflation. The Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) rose by 182.34 points, or 0.22 percent, to close at 81,330.56. Meanwhile, the Nifty…

India blocked Turkey's TRT World X account for spreading misinformation

New Delhi, 14 May (H.S.): On May 14, the Indian government blocked the X account of Turkish state broadcaster TRT World due to accusations of spreading misinformation amid rising tensions with Pakistan. TRT World’s profile indicates the account is blocked in India based on a legal demand. This action follows a growing boycott of Turkish…

United Nations welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on Syria

United Nations welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on Syria

New York/Damascus, May 14 (HS): The United Nations (UN) has welcomed the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions imposed on Syria. The UN stated that this step by the U.S. will pave the way for the reconstruction of Syria. Geir Otto Pedersen, the UN’s special envoy for Syria, warmly welcomed the U.S….

Cabinet approves HCL-Foxconn semiconductor joint venture on May 14

New Delhi, 14 May (H.S.): On May 14, the government approved an HCL-Foxconn semiconductor joint venture to establish a wafer manufacturing plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated investment of Rs 3,706 crore. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the plant will produce display driver chips for various devices, including mobile phones and…

Six stranded dolphins found on Kalutara South beach in Sri Lanka

Six stranded dolphins found on Kalutara South beach in Sri Lanka

Colombo, 14 May (H.S.): At least six injured dolphins have been discovered on the beach in Kalutara South, Sri Lanka, raising concerns among wildlife scientists. These officials attribute the injuries to turbulent marine conditions and have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances of the incident. According to the Wildlife Conservation Department’s veterinary unit, visible…

Wholesale inflation rate fell to a 13-month low of 0.85 percent in April

Wholesale inflation rate fell to a 13-month low of 0.85 percent in April

New Delhi, May 14 (HS): Following a decline in retail inflation, wholesale inflation has also recorded a decrease. In April, the wholesale inflation rate dropped from 2.05 percent to 0.85 percent, marking the lowest level in 13 months. Previously, in March 2024, the wholesale inflation rate was at 0.53 percent. The Ministry of Commerce and…