Articles by Isha Sahai Bhatnagar
62.2% inmates awaiting death penalty have at least one mental illness: Study
The report noted a UN General Assembly resolution in December 2020 urged countries not to impose the death penalty on individuals suffering from mental or intellectual disabilities
Updated on Oct 21, 2021 12:50 PM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar
‘India’s future growth depends on science-driven economy’
Singh added that Indian coastal areas should utilise the vast oceanic resources the country possesses as the “blue economy” offers extensive socio-economic opportunity
Published on Oct 19, 2021 06:19 PM IST
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Former BJP leader Babul Supriyo formally quits as Asansol MP
Supriyo, who began his political career with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2014, joined West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) in September
Updated on Oct 19, 2021 03:38 PM IST
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Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP delegation met Bangladesh envoy over ISKCON attack
The Bangladesh government has ordered a probe into the matter, however, ISKCON authorities on Sunday asked for intervention by the United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres
Updated on Oct 19, 2021 10:29 AM IST
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Priyanka Gandhi hits out at govt over rising fuel prices
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also took a dig at the government by posting a news clipping saying if taxes were not increased, the prices of petrol and diesel would have been ₹66 and ₹55 per litre
Updated on Oct 18, 2021 02:14 PM IST
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Congress to train leaders in party ideologies and policies
The political party said on Saturday it will also launch a grassroots level agitation against the Narendra Modi-led government.
Updated on Oct 17, 2021 12:59 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
CWC passes resolution on political situation, says India has earned label of electoral democracy
The CWC’s resolution concluded by issuing a public call to all democratic parties to resolutely oppose the Modi government’s unjust actions.
Updated on Oct 16, 2021 10:52 PM IST
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Income tax department searches laptop firm, finds large-scale under-invoicing of imports
The Income Tax Department (ITD) carried out a search and seizure operation on several electronics importers and traders in the National Capital Region, Haryana and West Bengal which commenced on October 10, 2021, said the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Saturday
Updated on Oct 16, 2021 03:22 PM IST
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Wishes pour in for Manmohan Singh’s speedy recovery
Former PM Manmohan Singh spearheaded the 1991 economic reforms and has held various political and non-political portfolios throughout his career
Published on Oct 15, 2021 12:12 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Cong delegation meets President Kovind, submits memorandum on Lakhimpur
A delegation of senior Congress party leaders met with President Ram Nath Kovind regarding the violence that ensued upon Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri and demanded the immediate dismissal of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni
Updated on Oct 13, 2021 03:56 PM IST
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Congress accuses govt of inaction over Chinese aggression
Targeting the Central government, Congress spokesman Pawan Khera asked why is “this weak government” unable to make sure China adheres to bilateral agreements
Published on Oct 12, 2021 03:16 PM IST
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‘Homecoming’ for father-son duo, Yashpal and Sanjeev Arya join Congress
KC Venugopal described Yashpal Arya’s rejoining as “the happiest moments for the Congress party” ahead of the assembly polls in Uttarakhand early next year
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 02:41 PM IST
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Power minister slams opposition for ‘unnecessary panic’ over coal shortage
The Union power minister met officials from Delhi’s power ministry, Bombay Suburban Electric Supply (BSES) company, and Tata power on Sunday to discuss the issue of coal shortage in power plants and refuted notions that a power crisis was looming
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 07:57 AM IST
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PM Modi most democratic leader of India: Union home minister Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah says the incorrect perception of PM Modi taking unilateral decisions and not listening to anyone has been deliberately created by some people from rival ideologies to damage his image
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 02:51 AM IST
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PM Narendra Modi most democratic leader of India, says Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah said those who have worked with PM Narendra Modi, including his critics, will agree that the Union cabinet has never been run in such a democratic manner ever before
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 07:21 PM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PM Modi lauds IAF’s humanitarian spirit as it celebrates foundation day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the country’s air warriors on the 89th foundation day of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday
Published on Oct 08, 2021 03:39 PM IST
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Tourist visas to be issued from October 15: MHA
“Once the demand for tourist visas picks up, regular commercial flights will also start operating,” said a senior ministry official not wishing to be named.
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 03:42 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi completes 20 years in public office, events planned
Sewa Aur Samarpan Abhiyan was launched in September on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 71st birthday to mark his 20 years in office
Updated on Oct 07, 2021 03:12 PM IST
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PM Modi to dedicate 35 oxygen plants funded by PM CARES to nation
During the second wave of Covid-19, India faced a debilitating shortage of medical oxygen with more than 10,000 metric tonnes (MT) required daily due to the exponential surge in infections and deaths
Published on Oct 07, 2021 08:10 AM IST
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Detained Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda allowed to take stroll in Sitapur
Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda tweeted that he was finally allowed to walk for half an hour inside the cantonment at Sitapur on Tuesday evening
Updated on Oct 06, 2021 03:04 PM IST
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Rahul Gandhi, two other Congress leaders depart via Lucknow for Lakhimpur Kheri
Rahul Gandhi said the rights of the farmers were being “systematically robbed” and this is why they were protesting
Updated on Oct 06, 2021 01:41 PM IST
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