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New Delhi: The 84-member Indian contingent taking part in the Paris Paralympics beginning on August 28 will be accompanied by 95 officials as many participants will have their personal coaches and escorts travelling with them to take care of their special needs. The total strength of the Indian contingent will thus have 179 members. Out of the 95, as many as 77 are team officials, nine are contingent medical officials and another nine contingent officials. India is sending the largest number of participants in the Paris Paralympics (August 28 to September 8) with 84 athletes competing in 12 sports. In…

New Delhi: Five new districts have been created in the Union Ministry of Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced today. The new districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang. “The Modi government is committed to creating abundant opportunities for the people of Ladakh,” Mr Shah said. “The new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang, will take the benefits meant for the people to their doorsteps by bolstering governance in every nook and cranny.” Ladakh was given a Union Territory status after the Centre revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu…

The long-awaited dream of a bridge connecting the twin islands of Divar and Vanxim in Goa may finally become a reality. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s recent promise to take up the project of building a bridge has brought hope to the residents who have been advocating for this crucial infrastructure development for years. During the Bonderam festival, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended his congratulations to the people of Divar and addressed the pressing issue of the bridge between the two islands. Despite the heavy rain, the festival saw an impressive turnout, and Sawant acknowledged the commitment displayed by the youth…

San Francisco: Elon Musk came out on Sunday in strong support of Telegram founder Pavel Durov after the Russian-born billionaire was detained in France. The arrest sparked global outrage on social media and was criticised as an attack on free speech. The founder and owner of the popular encrypted messaging app Telegram was arrested at a French airport on Saturday over numerous charges related to his platform and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Since the news of Pavel’s arrest broke, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has posted several times on his social media platform to protest…

Dhaka: Two Bangladeshi diplomats serving at the High Commission in India have been asked to leave before the end of their contract, days after ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s diplomatic passport was revoked. According to a report by India Today, the two diplomats – first secretaries (press) Shaban Mahmud and Ranjan Sen – were relieved of their duties by the caretaker government in Bangladesh, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, as per an order that came into effect on August 17. The report said Mahmud was asked to leave from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi while Sen was…

KOLKATA: Days after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday conducted searches on the premises of former principal Sandip Ghosh, ex-medical superintendent Sanjay Vashisth and 13 others, in and around the city. The searches were conducted at a total of 15 locations, in connection with the alleged financial irregularities at the institute. A case against Ghosh and three Kolkata-based private entities — Ma Tara Traders of Madhya Jhorehat, Banipur, Howrah; Eshan Cafe of 4/1, Belgachia and Khama Louha, was registered by the CBI on…

New Delhi: As many as seven officials at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara jail were suspended after Kannada actor Darshan, accused in a murder case, was seen having tea and hanging out with three others on the prison premises, Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara, confirmed. Darshan is currently in judicial custody in the Renukaswamy murder case. Commenting on the suspension, the Home Minister said he spoke to the Directorate General (prisons) and an investigation was launched. Parameshwara also said senior officers, including the prison superintendent, will be transferred. “At nearly 4.30 pm, I received information that Darshan, along with three others, were…