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Ranchi: Nearly one in four women aged between 18 and 49 years in the state face spousal violence, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. While the state average was 27%, higher than the national figure of 22.3%, it reflected a marginal improvement from the 31.4% reported in NFHS-5.The spousal violence rate, however, decline across the country from 29.2% in NFHS-5.The survey also found that rural women in the state are more vulnerable to spousal violence than their urban counterparts. In Jharkhand, 29.2% of rural women reported domestic violence compared to 18.2% in urban areas.Except Bihar, other neighbouring states,…

Kolkata: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has directed the state DGP to constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged Lakshmir Bhandar scam.Announcing the decision, the CM said that 22 fake beneficiary cases have been detected in Berhampore. Of the 22 accounts identified, one was allegedly linked to Rakibul, while 15 accounts were found in the name of one Mustafizur Sheikh and his wife.“We have instructed the DGP to form a SIT. No one will be spared. Strict action will be taken against those who have entered the Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiary list using fake identities or fraudulent means,” he…

New Delhi [India], June 1 : President Droupadi Murmu on Monday received Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, as part of the latter’s visit to India and described Myanmar as India’s “gateway to Southeast Asia”, underlining the strategic importance of ties between the two neighbouring countries. According to an official release issued by the President’s Secretariat, Murmu welcomed President Hlaing and said India and Myanmar share deep cultural, civilisational and spiritual ties that date back centuries. She noted that the bilateral relationship is built on a strong foundation of mutual understanding and friendship. Calling Myanmar an…

India should recast its growth strategy to cope with unanticipated economic shocks and cover India’s strategic vulnerabilities. (AI image) Led by a growing domestic demand and a favourable demographic dividend, the Indian economy and its growth story have been called fundamentally strong by economists. But short-term global economic shocks, like the ongoing Middle East conflict, have the potential to temporarily slow the growth story – a fact that cannot be ignored if India hopes to be among the top three world economies in the coming years.In its latest Economy Watch report, EY has pointed out the need for India to…

Jayesh Mali (L), along with bystanders, saved a 46-year-old woman MUMBAI: Mumbai cop, in a swift rescue operation, saved a 46-year-old woman after she jumped into the sea at the Marine Drive promenade. The incident occurred around 11.25am on Monday.Reportedly, as soon as the woman jumped into the sea, police constable Jayesh Mali, who was patrolling the area, acted swiftly. With the help of nearby citizens, Mali successfully rescued the woman.After receiving information about the incident, assistant police inspector Someshwar Chougule and police sub-inspector Gagre coordinated with medical teams and ensured that medical assistance was provided to avoid any further…

Delhi Medical Council poll under cloud, probe sought into alleged irregularities (Image credit-DMC) NEW DELHI: The Delhi Medical Council (DMC) election held on May 31 has come under a cloud, with allegations of bogus voting, multiple voting, ineffective use of indelible ink and other violations prompting demands for an independent inquiry and a halt on the declaration of results.In a representation sent to the Lieutenant Governor, chief minister and health minister, a group of doctors and social organisation Sankalp have alleged serious irregularities in the conduct of the election and sought intervention to safeguard the credibility of the statutory medical…

BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty addresses the media on Monday Bhubaneswar: The alleged custodial death of a detainee at Kabisurya Nagar police station in Ganjam district has triggered a blame game, with opposition parties accusing the police of running a “reign of goondaraj” at the behest of the govt. BJP dismissed the allegations, insisting that the govt has acted swiftly against errant personnel.“At a time when an NHRC team is in Bhubaneswar to probe the recent mob lynching of a constable in the presence of some cops, the Kabisurya Nagar custodial death followed by the Baranga custodial torture incident clearly exposes…

Guwahati: A youth accused of attacking a 17-year-old girl and killing her brother with a machete in Assam’s Nalbari district was killed in police firing on Monday morning, police said.Police said the accused, in his early 20s, snatched a self-loading rifle from a policeman and opened fire on the police team while being taken to recover the murder weapon. “He fired four rounds at our team and it hit our vehicles. In retaliation, police opened fire at him and one bullet hit his chest,” Nalbari senior SP Bibekananda Das said.Police identified the accused as Roz Ali alias Ashik Ali. Although…

Patna: Hotels, dhabas, restaurants, sweet shops and catering business owners across the city are bracing for tougher times after oil marketing companies hiked prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 53.50 from June 1. The new rate stands at Rs 3,414.50 in Patna.Traders said the increase comes as a fresh blow amid delays in delivery, limited supply, and rising costs of raw materials, electricity and labour. For small eateries operating on thin margins, the hike directly impacts daily earnings. Sweet shops and caterers, gearing up for the wedding season, fear they may have to absorb the cost or pass…

CM Hemant Soren met Jharkhand Congress in-charge K Raju and Telangana deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Friday to discuss on candidates for the RS seats Ranchi: The nomination process for election to two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand commenced on Monday with the notification being issued. The INDIA bloc or NDA, however, is yet to announce their candidates even as hectic parleys are on to finalise the names.The last date for filing nominations is June 8, and scrutiny of papers will be done on June 9, chief electoral officer (CEO) K Ravi Kumar’s office said. The last date for…