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Modi govt forms panel to permanently solve the issue of

The idea of a single Gorkha identity has increasingly faced challenges from various indigenous communities. Groups such as Rai, Gurung, Bhujel, Thami, Sunuwar, Jogi, Khas, Magar and Newar have sought recognition of their separate ethnic identities and, in some cases, Scheduled Tribe status and development boards.

23 Aug 2026 4:54 pm

Chhattisgarh Paper Leak: How a Professor used endoscopy camera to copy sealed exam paper

Yogesh Sonkesariya, a professor at Bharti Agriculture College in Durg, received the question paper in a sealed envelope on 17th August. Instead of opening the envelope, Sonkesariya made a very small hole at the bottom of it. He then inserted an endoscopic camera through the opening and used it to capture images of the question paper inside.

23 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

Maharashtra govt releases draft bill for regulating private coaching and tuition industry, invites suggestions from the public: All you need to know

Major violations under the draft Maharashtra Private Coaching Classes (Registration and Regulation) Act can attract fines between 10 lakh and 50 lakh, along with suspension or cancellation of registration.

23 Aug 2026 2:06 pm

Anti-Muslim hate machinery: TRT World publishes propaganda documentary vilifying India, Hindus and peddling Islamophobia propaganda

The TRT World documentary attacking India shows cow-vigilantes as violent groups with the backing of BJP governments, out on the streets only to harass and kill Muslims, even as Gau Rakshaks catch and report cow smugglers or slaughterers regardless of their religious identity.

15 Aug 2026 10:51 pm