Referred UP Gang-Rape Victim To AIIMS, Not Safdarjung: Aligarh Hospital

The principal of the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) hospital, where the Hathras gang-rape victim was under treatment for more than two weeks, said today that he had no idea why she was...

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Gandhi Jayanti 2020: Know About Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha

Gandhi Jayanti 2020: India celebrates 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi tomorrow. Many events have been organized across the country on Gandhi Jayanti, to pay homage to the man who gave the...

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Hathras Updates: Hathras Sealed Ahead Of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Visit

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit Hathras in Uttar Pradesh today to meet the family of the 20-year-old woman who died after being gang-raped and tortured and whose...

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"Air Bubbles Only Work When...": Why Lufthansa Cancelled Flights To India

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's decision to scrap flights to India following a clash over coronavirus-related travel curbs illustrates just how difficult bringing back inter-continental flights is proving.

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Questioned By Mumbai Police In Rape Case

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has arrived at the Versova Police Station for questioning in a rape case filed last week. The Producer-Director, who was issued summons on Wednesday, has called the rape...

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P Chidambaram's "Namaste Trump" Dig At PM After India Reference At Debate

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram this morning asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold another 'Namaste Trump!' rally to honour his dear friend", a day after the American President raised...

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PM, Ministers Greet President With Good Health, Long Life On His Birthday

Wishes poured in for President Ram Nath Kovind on his 75th birthday today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah being among the first leaders to greet the President on Twitter....

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Over 63 Lakh Covid Cases In India, 86,821 New Cases; 98,678 Total Deaths

Coronavirus cases in India cross 63 lakh with 86,821 fresh cases; 1,181 deaths in 24 hours, 98,678 total deaths

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Rahul Gandhi, Sister Priyanka To Meet Hathras Rape Victim's Family Today

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit Hathras in Uttar Pradesh today to meet the family of the 20-year-old woman who died after being gang-raped and tortured and whose...

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Coronavirus Super-Spreaders Drove Explosive Outbreak In India, Says Study

Coronavirus super-spreaders were behind the explosion of Covid-19 in India, the country with the most cases after the U.S., researchers said.

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India Has Culture Of Living In Harmony With Nature: Prakash Javadekar

Since time immemorial, India has a culture of not just conserving and protecting nature, but living in harmony with it, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said on...

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Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 62 Lakh-Mark

Coronavirus cases in India have crossed the 62 lakh mark as the total number of cases reached 62,25,764, including 9,40,441 active cases and 51,87,825 recoveries. A total of 97,497 people have died...

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New Version Of BrahMos Supersonic Missile Successfully Test Fired

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile which can hit targets at over 400 kilometre range.

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"Showing Dalits Their Place": Rahul Gandhi Slams UP Government On Hathras

Congress's Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government in a series of tweets on the horrific gangrape and torture of a 20-year-old in Hathras, who died yesterday after battling for life for...

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Welcomed Babri Verdict With "Jai Shri Ram" Chant: LK Advani

BJP stalwart LK Advani, acquitted of conspiracy charges in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition, said today that the judgment vindicated his and the BJP's belief and commitment towards the Ram temple...

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UP Woman "Raped First By Beasts, Then By Entire System": Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the woman gang-raped in UP's Hathras was "earlier raped by some beasts" and then "the entire system raped her", after the woman's family alleged that...

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"Truth Triumphs": BJP Leaders Welcome Babri Demolition Verdict

All 32 accused in the 28-year-old Babri demolition case, including BJP's founder-members LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, have been acquitted by a special CBI court in Lucknow .

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Online Sermons To Continue As MeghalayaReligious Places Open Thursday

Places of worship will reopen from October 1 in Meghalaya, a Christian majority state where churches have been shut for nearly seven months now. It is something the devout are looking forward to, even...

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"Not Enough Evidence Against Accused": Top 5 Quotes From Babri Verdict

The Babri mosque demolition was not planned, a judge in Uttar Pradesh said today, acquitting all accused including BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti. The verdict in the...

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Babri Demolition Case: All 32 Accused Including LK Advani Acquitted

The Babri mosque demolition was not planned, a judge in Uttar Pradesh said today, acquitting all accused including BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti.

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Mumbai Police Issues Summons To Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap In Rape Case

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been issued a summons by the Mumbai Police to appear in the Versova Police Station on Friday for investigation in a rape case filed last week. The Producer-Director has...

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Security Heightened In Lucknow Court Vicinity Ahead Of Babri Case Verdict

Ahead of the pronouncement of verdict in the Babri mosque demolition case by a special court in Lucknow, a multi-layered security apparatus was put in place in the vicinity of the Old High Court...

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Delhi's Air Quality May Turn "Poor" By October 2: Government Forecast

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category this morning, while a government forecasting agency said it is likely to turn 'poor' by Friday.

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Video: UP Woman's Family Threw Themselves On Ambulance To Stop Cremation

As the Uttar Pradesh police drove to a funeral ground to cremate the 20-year-old woman who had died after her gang-rape and torture, her family, relatives and villagers made many attempts to stop...

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Gandhi Jayanti 2020: Gujarat Boy Goes For COVID-19 Test Dressed As Bapu

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: Ahead of Gandhi Jayanti on Saturday, a ten-year-old boy in Rajkot dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi and went for his COVID-19 test. The boy said, he wants to spread awareness about...

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"Heard Him (Father) Cry In Despair": Priyanka Gandhi On Hathras Case

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, amid national outrage over the dead-of-night cremation by Uttar Pradesh police of the woman who died of horrific injuries after being gang-raped and tortured,...

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"PM Called For Strictest Action Against UP Rape Accused": Yogi Adityanath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the "strictest action against the accused" in the gang-rape and torture of a 20-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath...

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Babri Case Verdict Shortly, Judge Arrives At Special Court In Lucknow

A special court in Lucknow will today announce the verdict in the 28-year-old case involving the demolition of Babri Masjid, which stood at the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya.

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"Our Own George Floyd Moment": India Outraged Over UP Cops' Hathras Move

The death of a 20-year-old woman after she was gang-raped and tortured in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras continues to evoke anger and grief across the country. The woman, who died on Tuesdayin Delhi, was...

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Over 62 Lakh Covid Cases In India, 80,472 New Cases; 97,497 Total Deaths

Coronavirus: Over 62 lakh COVID-19 cases in India with 80,472 fresh cases; 1,179 deaths in 24 hours, 97,497 total deaths

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Babri Masjid Case Timeline: The Long Road To Justice

Nearly three decades after the Babri Masjid -- a 16th century mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya -- was demolished in an event that changed the country's political and social landscape, a special CBI...

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In UP Gang-Rape Tragedy, 2.30 AM Cremation By Cops As Family Was Kept Out

A 20-year-old woman, who died on Tuesday in Delhi two weeks after she was gang-raped and tortured in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, was cremated by policemen last night, allegedly as her family was locked...

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Special Judge SK Yadav Given Extension Before Retirement For Babri Case

The verdict in the 28-year-old Babri masjid demolition case will be pronounced today in Lucknow by Special Judge SK Yadav. The district and sessions judge of the Lucknow court has been conducting...

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's Father Dies At 92

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla's father Shrikrishna Birla died on Tuesday. He was 92. Shreekrishna Birla was ill for the last few days, said family sources in Kota as well as Lok Sabha officials in New...

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Updates: At 51 Lakh, India Has Highest Covid Recoveries, Says Centre

India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 61-lakh mark with 70,589 new coronavirus cases and 776 deaths reported on Tuesday, according to Health Ministry data. For the first time in 28 days, coronavirus...

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Sushant Singh Rajput Case: AIIMS Panel Rules Out Poisoning, Say Sources

There was "no poisoning" involved in Sushant Singh Rajput's death, a team of doctors from Delhi's AIIMS has reportedly said in its report to the CBI. Poisoning was a theory raised by the actor's...

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"You're Accountable": Priyanka Gandhi Shreds Yogi Adityanath Over UP Rape

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over the Hathras gang-rape incident, alleging that there is "no semblance of security"...

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Zohra Sehgal: Know About The Theatre Doyen And Bollywood's Best Dadi

Zohra Sehgal made any movie she was in instantly adorable. She worked with Bollywood's biggest stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor. Zohra...

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Maharashtra District On Alert Against Spread Of Congo Fever

The Palghar administration on Tuesday asked authorities to remain alert against a possible spread of the Congo fever in the Maharashtra district.

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"Another Nirbhaya": Outrage As UP Woman, Gang-Raped, Dies In Hospital

A 20-year-old woman's death two weeks after her brutal gangrape and torture in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has sparked outrage across the country.

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"They Were In Love": Top Court Acquits Man In 20-Year-Old Rape Case

The Supreme Court has acquitted a man in a 20-year-old rape case observing that he and the alleged victim were in love, their relationship was consensual and the case was "an afterthought" - filed...

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"Insulting Farmers": PM On Tractor Burning At India Gate Over Farm Laws

"Those opposing farm laws are insulting farmers," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, a day after Punjab Youth Congress workers set a tractor on fire near India Gate in the heart of Delhi during...

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How Long Can Mehbooba Mufti Be Detained, Supreme Court Asks J&K

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija and her brother can meet their mother in detention, the Supreme Court today as it heard her daughter's petition challenging the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief...

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"Like My Father": News Anchor Amid Row Over IPS Officer Seen Beating Wife

The news anchor of a regional TV channel in Bhopal has filed a police complaint against the wife and son of an IPS (police) officer, accusing them of tarnishing her reputation.

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Amnesty Halts India Operations, Alleges Government "Witch-Hunt"

Amnesty International has halted its operations in India, alleging that its accounts were frozen earlier this month as part of a crackdown by the government and it had to let go of most of its staff.

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No Online Access, Teachers Take Classroom To Kids In Jharkhand Village

Teachers of a government school at a village in Jharkhand's Dumka have brought the classroom to homes of children who have no access to Internet for online classes. As schools are closed due to the...

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Rhea Chakraborty's Bail Hearing Today, Accused Of "Most Serious Crime"

The bail requests of actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik, who have been in jail for nearly three weeks on drugs-related charges linked to the Sushant Singh Rajput investigation, will be...

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BJP-Ruled Haryana Refuses Crop From States, In Conflict With Farm Laws

The Haryana government has to care about the farmers of Haryana and "don't have to worry about other states", Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said earlier this month, refusing to procure crops from...

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India's Covid Tally Crosses 61 Lakh, 70,589 New Cases; 96,318 Total Deaths

India's COVID-19 tally has crossed the 61-lakh mark with 70,589 new coronavirus cases and 776 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, according to Health Ministry data released this morning. The country...

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Woman, Gang-Raped In UP's Hathras 2 Weeks Ago, Dies In Delhi Hospital

A 20-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh has died in Delhi nearly two weeks after she was gang-raped and tortured, allegedly by four men from her village in Hathras. The woman had been in an extremely...

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"Jobs To 10 Lakh Murderers": Devendra Fadnavis's Dig At Tejashwi Yadav

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP's Bihar election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis on Monday took a jibe at Tejashwi Yadav's promise of 10 lakh government jobs and said that the RJD leader will...

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Centre Tweaks Defence Offset Policy, Allows Leasing Of Military Equipment

In a major move, India has done away with offset requirements for government-to-government defence deals and single-vendor contracts under a new policy unveiled on Monday for the procurement of arms...

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Bengal A "Police State" Under Mamata Banerjee, Says Governor In New Row

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has complained that the Mamata Banerjee government is pulling the purse strings for the Raj Bhavan expenses so tight that he may not be able to offer biscuits with...

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Amarinder Singh's Sit-In Is "Shameful Political Nautanki": Sukhbir Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday termed the sit-in protest at Khatkar Kalaan by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh as "shameful political nautanki".

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Google Pays Tribute To Actress Zohra Sehgal With Special Doodle

Google on Tuesday paid tributes to iconic Indian actress and stage artist Zohra Sehgal. The special Doodle, that showed the legendary actress as dancing, was made by Google guest artist Parvati...

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3.17 Lakh People Affected As Assam Faces Third Wave Of Floods

With heavy rain for the last few days, Assam is facing its third wave of floods this year amid the pandemic.

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Uma Bharti, COVID-19 Positive, Admitted To AIIMS

Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Uma Bharti, who tested positive for COVID-19 recently, was on Monday admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Covid-19 Cases Cross 60 Lakh-Mark In India

With over 82,000 new patients, the coronavius cases in India crossed 60 lakh-mark on Monday, data from the health ministry showed. The death count from the highly contagious virus climbed to 95,542...

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"What They've Done Is Anti-National": Amarinder Singh Hits Out At Centre

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder, who held a sit-in today against the three controversial farm laws, attacked the central government as he said "what they've done is anti-national".

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Bhagat Singh's Birth Anniversary: 10 Best Quotes Of The Freedom Fighter

Bhagat Singh's 113th birth anniversary: Rich tributes are pouring in on social media on Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary. Bhagat Singh was hanged by the British colonial rulers when he was just 23....

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UP Woman, Who Was Allegedly Gang-Raped Is Critical, Moved To Delhi AIIMS

The 20-year-old Scheduled Caste woman, who was raped allegedly by four men in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district, was shifted to AIIMS, Delhi on Monday after her condition showed no signs of...

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Uma Bharti, Covid +ve, Hospitalised, Says Wants To Appear For Babri Case

Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, posted today that she had been admitted to hospital and listed three reasons why. One of them is that she wants to be present...

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Stubble Burning Will Increase Covid Cases: Plea Before Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to all the respondents on a plea seeking directions to authorities to take immediate steps to prevent stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh...

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"Voice Crushed In Parliament, Outside": Rahul Gandhi On Farm Bills Vote

The voice of farmers "is crushed in Parliament and outside", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today, sharpening his attack of the government over the passing the contentious farm bills last week amid...

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Complaint Against BJP Leader Over "Covid Hug" Threat To Mamata Banerjee

A police complaint has been filed against BJP's Anupam Hazra, the new National Secretary from West Bengal, who had said he would hug Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee if he gets COVID-19.

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Suspect Covid+ Candidate Can Take Law Exam In Isolation Room: Top Court

A candidate believed to be Covid positive was on Monday allowed by the Supreme Court to take the law entrance exam in an isolation room at his exam centre.

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"Spoke To Lata Didi, Conveyed Her Birthday Greetings": PM Modi

Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India, turned 91 today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the legendary singer and wrote on Twitter: "Spoke to respected Lata Didi and conveyed birthday greetings...

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Health Minister's Plasma Therapy Alert Despite Use In Maharashtra, Delhi

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday cautioned against "routine use" of plasma therapy and anti-viral drug Remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients, stating that these are "investigational...

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Donald Trump Paid Over A Crore To India In Taxes In 2017, Says Report

Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in the year he was elected US president and also in his first year in the White House, according to a media report, which also said that he or his...

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Civil Services Exams Can't Be Postponed Over Covid: UPSC To Supreme Court

The civil services exam scheduled on October 4 cannot be postponed over the coronavirus crisis, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) told the Supreme Court today. The top court was hearing a...

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Anil Ambani Says "Vegetarian, Teetotaler, Non-Smoker" Amid UK Case

Former billionaire Anil Ambani rejected a judge's comment that he lived a "lavish lifestyle" as he faced questions about his assets from lawyers acting for a trio of Chinese banks.

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PM, Amit Shah Pay Homage To Bhagat Singh On His Birth Anniversary

Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and others paid homage to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on his 113th birth anniversary. Prime Minister Modi...

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"Told Will Be Let Off If I Implicate Karan Johar": Producer On Drugs Case

Film producer Kshitij Prasad, who was arrested by the Narcotic Control Bureau in a widening drugs probe linked to Sushant Singh Rajput death, was "harassed and black-mailed" by the investigators, his...

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India Covid Tally Crosses 60 Lakh With 82,170 New Cases; 1,039 Deaths

Coronavirus cases in India cross 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases; 1,039 deaths in 24 hours, 95,542 total deaths

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Updates: Farmers Protest Against State Farm Bills, Security Tightened

A state-wide bandh would be observed in Karnataka today by various farmers' organisations, protesting the amendments to the APMC and land reforms acts made by the B S Yediyurappa government.

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Tractor Set On Fire At India Gate In Delhi To Protest Farm Bills

A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in Delhi this morning during against the contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests across the country. The police have removed the tractor and the...

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Polling Begins For 1st Phase Of Rural Elections In Rajasthan Amid Covid

The polling for the first phase of election of the sarpanch and panch in 947 gram panchayats in Rajasthan began on Monday morning.

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Amid Protests Against New Farm Laws, Amarinder Singh To Hold Sit-In Today

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a sit-in today against the three contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests across the country. President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday...

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Locals Take Refuge In Makeshift Tents After Rains Cause Flooding In Assam

Several villages in Assam's Nagaon district were flooded after incessant rainfall caused water levels of the Borpani and Kapili to rise.

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Delhi Reports Over 40 Covid-19 Deaths For Second Day

More than 40 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported for the second consecutive day on Sunday. While Sunday reported 42 deaths, a total of 46 were reported on Saturday, the data relased by ...

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Covid-19 Cases Cross 60 Lakh-Mark In India

More than 85,000 new Covid-19 cases were reported across India in the past 24 hours, data released by health ministry said on Sunday. The new cases took country's caseload over 60 lakh-mark.

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Daughters' Day: Amitabh Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty's Touching Posts. See Pics

Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Today is Daughters' Day! It is a day when parents like to make their daughters feel special. Twitter is abuzz with beautiful pictures posted by celebrities, political...

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WHO Chief Praises PM's Assurance Of India's Vaccine Production Prowess

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance that India will use its vaccine production capacity in helping nations fight...

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West Bengal BJP Leader Agnimitra Paul Tests Positive For COVID-19

BJP women's wing president in West Bengal Agnimitra Paul said on Sunday she has been diagnosed with COVID-19, and requested people who came in touch with her recently to get themselves tested.

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Gujarat: Coast Guard Rescues 12 Crew Members Of Sinking Cargo Ship

Twelve crew members of a cargo vessel sinking in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast have been rescued by the Coast Guard, officials said on Sunday.

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"AIADMK's Support To Farm Bills Betrays Farmers": Kamal Haasan

Slamming Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK for supporting the three controversial farm bills, actor-politician Kamal Haasan said they attack the state's autonomy and urged President Ram Nath Kovind to return...

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Adar Poonawalla's Praise For PM On Providing Vaccine To Global Community

Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, took to Twitter today to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on COVID-19 vaccines a day after...

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"Farmers Playing Key Role In Atmanirbhar Bharat": PM Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about how the new farm bills, passed in the recently concluded monsoon session of the...

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"Not Political": Sanjay Raut, Devendra Fadnavis Refute Rumours Over Meet

A meeting between former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday has set off a huge buzz, though both sides have denied it was anything...

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Farmers Playing Major Role In Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi In Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation in his Mann ki Baat address today. He began by talking about story telling, which has been a part of our nation for centuries.

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Rules Violated In Farm Bill Vote? Rajya Sabha Video Counters Government

The government's version about rules being followed during the passage of farm bills in Rajya Sabha on September 20 has been put to question by television footage of the proceedings accessed by NDTV.

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PM, Rajnath Singh Remember Veteran Leader Jaswant Singh's Contributions

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh, a close associate of ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, died today following a long spell of illness. He was 82.

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World Tourism Day: Theme, Tourism Facts And Livelihoods Amid COVID-19

World Tourism Day: Livelihood of millions of people globally are dependent on tourism. There are countries where tourism and industries dependent on it are the biggest revenue earner. The theme of...

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India's Coronavirus Tally Nears 60 Lakh-Mark, 88,600 New Cases In A Day

India's coronavirus tally nears 60 lakh-mark, 88,600 fresh cases, 1,124 deaths in a day; 49.4 lakh patients have recovered

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Actor Rakul Preet Moves Delhi Court Over Media Linking Her To Drug Case

Actor Rakul Preet Singh on Saturday approached the Delhi High Court seeking an interim direction to the Centre, Press Council of India and the News Broadcasters Association to ensure that the media...

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Former Union Minister Jaswant Singh Dies At 82: Tributes

Former Union Minister Jaswant Singh died on Sunday. He was 82.

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"Endangering Lives": Mumbai Police On Media Frenzy Amid Drugs Probe

The media should not be risking lives including their own while chasing cars of actors being questioned in a drug case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the Mumbai police said in a strict...

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Ex-Union Minister Jaswant Singh Dies At 82. "Saddened By His Demise," Tweets PM

Former union minister and BJP leader Jaswant Singh dies at 82. "Saddened by his demise," tweets PM Modi

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PM Presented Strong Representation Of India's Culture To UN: JP Nadda

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said that the former presented a...

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Happy Daughters' Day: Wishes, Messages, Cards For The Special Ones

Happy Daughters' Day: Today is Daughters' Day in India! This year it's isn't advisable going out with your daughter due to the COVID-19 pandemic but a day in the park with a picnic basket packed with...

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Farmers' Victory, Akali Dal Had To Bow Before Their Doorstep: Congress

Reacting to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) quitting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the farm bills issue, the Congress on Saturday said it was the "victory" of farmers that the Akali Dal...

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PM Pledged Every Poor Person Will Have A House By 2022: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged that by 2022 every poor person in the country will have a roof over their head.

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: Covid Cases Cross 59 Lakh Mark In India

Total number of coronavirus cases crossed 59 lakh-mark in India on Saturday, health ministry data said.

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"Not The NDA By Vajpayee, Badal Sahab": Harsimrat Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday attacked the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over farm bills.

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In BJP Reshuffle, Ram Madhav, Others Replaced, Tejasvi Surya Promoted

The BJP on Saturday announced it would replace senior leaders like Ram Madhav, P Muralidhar Rao, Anil Jain, Saroj Pandey as general secretaries with new faces in a reshuffle of the party's office...

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No "Diversion" Of GST Compensation, Says Centre After Auditor's Report

Sources in the Finance Ministry have dismissed allegations ofa "diversion" of Rs 47,271 crore from the GST Compensation Cess Fund and saidall amounts due to state and union territories for 2017/18 and...

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Poll Body Announces Dates For Biennial Polls To Bihar Legislative Council

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the dates for biennial election to the Bihar Legislative Council from four graduates'' and four teachers'' constituencies.

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Noted Economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Padma Bhushan, Dies

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia, a recipient of the third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan, died today. Dr Isher Ahluwalia, who was married to Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the ex-deputy...

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PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held wide-ranging talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa, covering the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and with a focus on further expanding...

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"Not Being Misled By Opposition": Punjab Farmers Protesting Agri Bills

At least 28 passenger trains have been cancelled as famers in Punjab continued blocking train tracks as part of the -Rail Roko- protest against the three new controversial farm bills now extended till...

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Ex-Bihar Top Cop Meets Nitish Kumar Days After Quitting

Former Bihar police chief, Gupteshwar Pandey, who made headlines for his shocking "aukat (stature)" comment about Rhea Chakraborty, met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today amid ongoing speculation that...

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Lawyer vs Lawyer In Sushant Rajput Death Probe Amid 'Strangled' Claims

Actor Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer has accused Sushant Singh Rajput's family of trying to interfere in the CBI probe into his death, a day after reporters were told by the Rajputs' lawyer that an AIIMS...

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4.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 was reported near Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday afternoon, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

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"No Objection": BS Yediyurappa On Congress's No-Confidence Motion Call

The Congress, which is in the opposition in Karnataka, is hoping a debate on a motion of no-confidence in the BS Yediyurappa-led BJP government will happen today - the last day of an Assembly session...

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As Manmohan Singh Turns 88, PM Modi Wishes Him "Long And Healthy Life"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Manmohan Singh on his birthday today, wishing him a long and healthy life. "Birthday greetings to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray to Almighty that he is blessed with...

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PM To Address UN General Assembly At 6:30 pm Today. Here's The Agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver a virtual address at the annual UN General Assembly today. PM Modi's speech is scheduled to happen at 6:30 pm IST.

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Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan To Be Questioned Today In Drugs Probe

Actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan will be questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today. All three Bollywood actors were issued summons in a widening drugs probe...

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85,362 New Covid Cases In 24 Hours In India, Total Crosses 59 Lakh

More than 85,000 new Covid cases were reported across India in the past 24 hours, government data showed Saturday morning

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Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi Tests Positive For Covid

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi said on Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

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"Not Taking Calls": UP Cops On Tracing IPS Officer Accused In Murder Case

A special investigating team of the UP Police probing the death of a businessman from the state's Mahoba district earlier this month has claimed they've not been able to question IPS officer and...

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As Manmohan Singh Turns 88, Rahul Gandhi Tweets: "Inspiration For All"

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh turns 88 today. Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi was among the first to wish him on his birthday today.

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Live Updates: India's COVID-19 Case Count Crosses 58-Lakh Mark

India's COVID-19 case count crossed the 58-lakh mark with a spike of 86,052 new cases. A total of 1,141 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.

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"Terrorism Is Pakistan's Only Glory In 70 Years," India Hits Out At UN

Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the...

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Row Over Assam Dropping Chapters On Nehru Policies From Class 12 Syllabus

The Congress in Assam has lodged strong protests against dropping of chapters on Jawaharlal Nehru's policies, Ayodhya dispute and the Gujarat riots from the Class 12 syllabus of the state board.

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Grants For Girls, Shelters For Seniors: Nitish Kumar Unveils 7-Point Plan

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has rolled up his sleeves for the electoral battle that starts next month. Addressing the media after the announcement of poll dates, Nitish Kumar unveiled what he...

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India Offers $100 Million Line of Credit To Sri Lanka For Solar Projects

India has offered a Line of Credit worth $ 100 million to Sri Lanka for three solar projects in the country, according to an official statement.

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Indian Envoy Walks Out As Imran Khan Begins Speech At UN

The Indian delegate at the United Nations General Assembly session walked out when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began his speech in which he made comments on India's internal affairs.

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Journalist Arrested Under Official Secrets Act To Get Copy Of Charges

A Delhi Court on Thursday ordered the Delhi Police to provide a copy of the FIR to the advocates of freelance Journalist Rajeev Sharma, who was arrested recently under the Official Secrets Act.

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100 Farmer Unions Part Of Massive Protest Against New Bills

Farmers took to the streets and blocked roads and railways across India, intensifying protests over major new farming legislation they say will benefit only big corporates.

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Special Covid Kits For Election Staff As They Prep For Bihar Polls

The Election Commission has made special arrangements to protect its employees from contracting coronavirus during their election duty in Bihar where assembly elections will be held next month.

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Government's Prolific 10 Days Amid Opposition Boycott - The 3 Big Moves

India's latest parliament session ended in 10 days but it was one of the most productive in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's six year stint, as his administration managed to push through a stalled...

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DNA Of 3 Men Killed By Army In J&K Encounter Confirms They Were Labourers

DNA profiling has established that the three young men killed by the Army during an alleged encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district in July were, in fact, labourers from Rajouri

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Mahagathbandhan Parties Won't Accept Tejashwi Yadav: Ram Kripal Yadav

No coalition party of "Mahagathbandhan" (grand alliance) is willing to accept Tejashwi Yadav as its leader and the alliance is likely to break before Bihar Assembly polls, said, Ram Kripal Yadav,...

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Maharashtra Minister Says Gupteshwar Pandey Speaks Like BJP: Report

Former Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey would speak like some BJP leader in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case and that suspicion has proved to be true, Maharashtra Home...

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India Pays Rich Tributes To Legendary Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam

Legendary singer S P Balasubrahmanyam died today in Chennai. He was 74. The celebrated singer was paid rich tributes by politicians and celebrities across the country.

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Bihar Votes On October 28, November 3, 7; Results On November 10

The Bihar election will be held in three phases on October 28, November 3 and 7 and the results will be announced on November 10, the Election Commission said today.

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Bihar Polls - What Changes In World's 1st Biggest Election Amid Pandemic

The Bihar election next month will be the biggest voting exercise in the world to be held in the time of coronavirus.

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"Reach Out To Farmers": PM Modi To BJP Workers On Farm Bills

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this afternoon, in a virtual address to the BJP workers, targeted the opposition as he said that "farmers and labourers have got a jumbled web of promises and laws" ever...

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Voting Time Increased By An Hour For Bihar Polls: Highlights

The Election Commission is holding a press conference to announce the schedule for Bihar assembly elections. The Bihar election will be the first major state election to be held in the middle of...

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Massive Farmer Protests In Punjab, Haryana, Roads, Rail Tracks Blocked

Farmers' unions across several states, including, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, are taking part in a "Bharat Bandh" today to protest the farm bills cleared by Parliament last week amid...

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"PM Modi Is My Son": Shaheen Bagh's Bilkis Dadi On TIME Magazine's List

Bilkis Dadi from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, who is on TIME magazine's list of 100 "Most Influential People of 2020", has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "her son" and she would meet be happy to...

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Actor Rakul Preet Questioned In Drugs Probe Linked To Sushant Rajput Case

Actor Rakul Preet Singh has reached the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) office to record her statement in connection with the agency's probe into the alleged Bollywood-drug nexus.

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Remembering Deendayal Upadhyay On His Birth Anniversary

Deendayal Upadhyay Birth Anniversary: Union Ministers and other leaders are paying homage to Deendayal Upadhyay on his 104th birth anniversary today. Deendayal Upadhyay was a Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

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Nitish Kumar Shares Bihar's Sustainable Development Efforts At UN Meet

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared his state's policy initiatives and sustainable development efforts, including climate resilient agriculture and water conservation, aimed at contributing to...

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86,052 New COVID-19 Cases In India In A Day, Total Cases Over 58 Lakh

Coronavirus: 86,052 new COVID-19 cases in India, total cases over 58 lakh; 1,141 deaths in 24 hours, 92,290 total deaths

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Nationwide Farmers' Protest Today; Punjab, Haryana Likely To See Total Shutdown

As a farmers' union in Punjab has startedits three-day "Rail Roko" protest onThursday against the three farm sector bills in Amritsar and Firozpur districts, others have given a call for a statewide...

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PM Modi's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" Important Initiative: IMF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for an "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) is an important initiative, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday.

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Bihar Poll Dates To Be Announced By Election Commission At 12:30 PM

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for Bihar assembly polls today at 12:30 PM. This is will be the first state election to be held in India since the beginning of the novel coronavirus...

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"Would Love To Help": Trump Offers Mediation On India-China Border Row

US President Donald Trump hoped on Thursday that India and China would be able to resolve their current border disputes as he reiterated his offer to help the two Asian giants in this regard.

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Coronavirus LIVE: Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 57 Lakhs

Covid-19 Live Updates: India reported 86,508 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours taking its coronavirus tally past the 57-lakh mark, shows the Health Ministry's COVID-19 data; the country reported...

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PM Modi Among Key Factors Driving Indian Americans Towards Trump: Survey

Indian Americans, particularly in the battleground states, are coming out in support of President Donald Trump in large numbers due to a combination of 12 factors, prominent among which is his...

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UN Takes Note Of Initiatives In India To Combat Child, Forced Marriages

A report of the UN Secretary General on child and forced marriages has taken note of national policies and capacity-building initiatives taken in India to promote gender and child-sensitive health...

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Looking Forward To Jointly Reviewing Our Ties: PM To Mahinda Rajapaksa

Ahead of his virtual talks with Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he looked forward to jointly reviewing their bilateral relations...

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Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K's Pulwama

An unidentified terrorist was killed on Thursday in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

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Fire Extinguished At Gujarat's ONGC Hazira Plant After Blasts, None Hurt

A fire broke out at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's (ONGC) Hazira gas processing plant in Gujarat's Surat district in the early hours of the morning today, an official said.

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Trains, Buses Operate Normally As Intensity Of Rain Reduces In Mumbai

Mumbai rain update: A day after heavy rain battered the city and caused flooding in several areas, life slowly returned to normal. Rail and road transport services have resumed. According to the...

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Fit India Dialogue Highlights: PM Interacts With Milind Soman, Virat Kohli

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is interacting with fitness influencers and citizens during a nationwide "Fit India Dialogue" to celebrate the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement.

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Punjab Farmers Begin 3-Day Protest Again Farm Bills, Block Rail Tracks

Famers in Punjab's Amritsar and Firozpur districts have started their three-day 'Rail Roko' protest today against the contentious three farm sector bills even. Farmers' unions in Punjab have called...

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Actor Rakul Preet Singh Says "Not Received Alleged Summons" In Drug Probe

Actor Rakul Preet Singh, summoned for questioning in a drug probe linked to the Sushant Singh Rajput investigation, may be a no-show today. Her team has denied receiving "alleged summons" either in...

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Congress's Salman Khurshid Named In Delhi Riots Chargesheet

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid has been named in the latest chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police in the Delhi riots case for giving 'provocative speeches'.

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World Maritime Day: Importance Of Marine Life And Role Of Seafarers

Happy World Maritime Day 2020: Union Minister for Shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya greeted seafarers on World Maritime Day. He praised the "professionalism and sacrifice of the 2 million seafarers....

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Over 57 Lakh Covid-19 Cases In India, 86,508 Fresh Cases; 1,129 Deaths

Coronavirus: Over 57 lakh COVID-19 cases in India, 86,508 fresh cases; 1,129 deaths in 24 hours, 91,149 total deaths

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Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Regrets "I Don't Wear A Mask" Comment

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, who on Wednesday stoked controversy with his "I don't wear a mask" comment, today said he regretted making the statement.

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Dassault Yet To Meet Key Offset Obligation In Rafale Deal: Top Auditor

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has sharply criticised the Defence Ministry's policy for offsets, which also governs the deal with France for 36 Rafale jets made by Dassault Aviation. The...

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Imports From China Fell To $16.60 Billion During April-July: Centre

India's imports from China during April-July 2020 decreased to $16.60 billion from $23.45 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year, the government informed the Rajya Sabha.

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CBI Sees Opening In Court Order To File Cases Without Bengal's Consent

After the West Bengal government in November 2018 revoked "general consent" given to the CBI to take up cases against central government staff, the probe agency had to take permission of the state...

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India Aims To End Tuberculosis By 2025, Says Health Minister At UN

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has accorded high priority for ending tuberculosis by 2025, five years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister...

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Massive Fire At ONGC's Surat Plant After 3 Blasts, No Casualties Reported

A massive fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant in Gujarat early this morning.

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Auditor Questions Navy For Failing To Conclude Warfare Ship Contract

The Comptroller and Auditor General has taken strong exception to the Indian Navy's failure to conclude a Rs 16,000-crore contract to induct a fleet of amphibious warships even after deciding on the...

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G4 Countries Demand "Urgency" In Reform Of UN Security Council

The G4 grouping comprising India, Japan, Germany and Brazil on Wednesday expressed their concern over lack of any "meaningful" forward movement on long-pending reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC)...

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Hearing Mehul Choksi's Plea On Documentary, Court Questions His Conduct

The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked Mehul Choksi, an accused in the USD 2 billion PNB scam who went to the US for treatment and ended up taking citizenship of Antigua, whether his claims for a fair...

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Auditor Raises Concerns Over Delay In Railway Projects

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Wednesday hit out at the Railways, saying it resorting to "window dressing" to present its operating ratio in "a better light" during the financial year...

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Live Updates: India Coronavirus Cases Cross 56 Lakh, Total Deaths 90,020

India reported 83,527 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours taking its coronavirus tally past the 56-lakh mark, shows the Health Ministry's COVID-19 data; the country reported 1,085 deaths in this...

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Palghar Case: Centre Given 2 Weeks To Decide On Plea Against Media House

The Delhi High Court today asked the Centre to take a decision within two weeks on the complaint against a media house for broadcasting shows related to the Palghar mob violence in Maharashtra on...

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Parliament Passes Bilateral Netting Of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill

Parliament today passed a Bill that seeks to provide a legal framework for bilateral netting of qualified financial contracts.

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Didn't Ask For Sharad Pawar To Be Served Tax Notice: Election Commission

The Election Commission has not given any directions to the tax authorities to serve notice to veteran Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar, the poll body said today, a day after the Nationalist Congress...

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Rajya Sabha Bids Farewell To 11 MPs Who Will Retire In November

Rajya Sabha today bid farewell to 11 of its members who will retire in November this year.

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Mumbai Saw One Of The Heaviest Showers Of This Monsoon Season

Mumbai Rain Update: The Maharashtra capital saw one of the heaviest showers, of this monsoon season, in the last 24 hours and more rainfall is likely in the city and its suburbs on Wednesday, weather...

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BJP Among Parties To Boycott Key Ladakh Poll Over Job, Land Rights

All political parties, including the BJP, have decided to the boycott the upcoming Ladakh Area Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections till the region is granted a constitutional guarantee to...

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PM Modi To Hold Virtual Bilateral Summit With Sri Lankan PM On Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa will hold a virtual bilateral summit on September 26, the Ministry of External Affairs said today.

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Opposition To Meet President At 5 PM On Farm Bills Amid Parliament Boycott

Opposition parties to meet President at 5 pm over farm bills, day after boycotting parliament

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Parliament Passes Bill For More Transparency On Foreign Funding Of NGOs

Parliament today approved a bill to make it mandatory for office bearers of NGOs to provide their Aadhaar numbers at the time of registration and also bring various other changes.

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"Only Sushant Took Drugs": Rhea Chakraborty Cites "Empty Box" In Plea

Actor Rhea Chakraborty, in her second request for bail after two weeks in a Mumbai jail, has alleged a witch-hunt against her by the Narcotics Control Bureau at the instance of three central agencies...

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International Day Of Sign Languages: The Rights Of Sign Language Users

International Day of Sign Languages: September 23 is observed as International Day of Sign Languages. The day is dedicated to celebrating the diversity of people and making sure no one is left behind...

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"Retirement Not Linked To Sushant Case": Ex Bihar Top Cop Amid Poll Buzz

Gupteshwar Pandey, after quitting as Bihar police chief last evening, said today that his decision had nothing to do with the Sushant Singh Rajput case, which has become a political talking point...

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Woman Kills Husband, Hides Body At Home For A Day Before Informing Police

A woman allegedly killed her husband to death after a dispute and kept the body in her house for one day before informing the police about it in Rajasthan's Churu district, officials said on Tuesday.

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India's Economy To Contract By 5.9% In 2020 Amid Covid: UN Report

Impacted by disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, India's economy is forecast to contract by 5.9 per cent in 2020, the UN has said in a report, warning that while growth will rebound next year,...

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India Coronavirus Cases Cross 56 Lakh With 83,527 New Cases

Coronavirus cases in India cross 56 lakh with 83,527 new cases, total deaths cross 90,000

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India, US "Can Shape Indo-Pacific Order For Better Future": Joe Biden

Asserting that India and the US share a strong interest in a rules-based Indo-Pacific region where no country including China threatens, Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday...

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Parliament Session May Conclude Today Over Covid Concerns

Amid fierce protests over the controversial farm bills, the monsoon session of parliament may conclude today, eight days ahead of schedule as the opposition boycotted proceedings in both houses. The...

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Quota For Families Of Terror Attack Victims In Medical Courses: Centre

The Home Ministry has sought applications from the family of victims of terrorist attacks for pursuing MBBS and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses in medical and dental colleges under the...

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Heavy Rain Leads To Flooding In Several Parts Of Mumbai: Updates

Several parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall on Tuesday night leading to flooding in some areas including Sion and Goregaon.

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"Completely Unacceptable": India Slams Turkey On Kashmir Remarks

India on Tuesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his remarks on Kashmir during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, saying the latter's speech constitutes "gross...

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"Not Every Prisoner To Be Released Amid Pandemic": Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Tuesday said it had directed states to set up high powered committees (HPCs) to determine prisoners who could be released on interim bail or parole during COVID-19 pandemic, but its...

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Coronavirus LIVE: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 55-Lakh Mark

India's coronavirus tally crossed the 55-lakh mark with a spike of 75,083 cases and 1,053 deaths on Tuesday. However, the country has achieved record recoveries of 1,01,468 COVID-19 patients in the...

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New Guidelines Issued For Pharma Giants Manufacturing Covid Vaccine

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a new set of guidelines, focusing on safety, immunogenicity and efficacy parameters for pharma giants who are developing COVID-19 vaccines.

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2 Patients Above The Age Of 90 Recover From COVID-19 In Odisha

Two COVID-19 patients above the age of 90 have been cured of the highly infectious disease in Odisha, bringing cheers to the medical fraternity in the state.

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Declare CBSE Compartment Results Before Admissions Cut-Off: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to declare the results of compartment exams as soon as possible and coordinate with the University Grants Commission...

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"Crocodile Tears": Bengal Governor To Mamata Banerjee Amid Farmers' Row

As Mamata Banerjee threatens to hit the streets in the showdown between the centre and the opposition over farm bills, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, in a sharp attack on the Chief Minister,...

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Terrorist Gunned Down By Security Forces In J&K's Budgam

An unidentified terrorist was killed on Tuesday in an overnight encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

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Intent To Benefit Capitalist Friends Clear: Rahul Gandhi On MSP Hike

Giving the example of how the Prime Minister's stance on implementation of the minimum support price (MSP) has changed since his first election in 2014, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a dig at PM...

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Sharad Pawar's Fast Today To Show Support For 8 Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs

Veteran Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar today announced a one-day fast to express solidarity with eight Rajya Sabha members suspended over chaos during a vote on controversial farm bills. The Congress...

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Hyderabad Man Washed Away In Floodwaters After Heavy Rain Found Dead

Hyderabad news: A man who was washed away from the road in floodwaters on Sunday was found dead in Saroornagar tank in Hyderabad. The body was recovered after 20 hours.

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Vaccine Likely For India In Early 2021, Roll-Out A Challenge: Scientist

A vaccine for the coronavirus will likely be ready by early 2021 but rolling it out safely across India's 1.3 billion people will be the country's biggest challenge in fighting its surging epidemic, a...

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Trinamool's Nusrat Jahan's Pic On Dating App Ad, Probe On After Complaint

Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan Ruhi has filed a complaint with the cyber cell of Kolkata Police seeking action against a video chat app that has used her photograph without her consent in an...

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Pak Globally-Recognised Epicenter Of Terrorism, Says India At UN

In a scathing attack on Pakistan, India has said that if there is an "unfinished agenda" at the UN, it is that of tackling the scourge of terrorism and the country, a globally-recognised epicenter of...

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Record 1.01 Lakh One-Day Recoveries As Covid Cases Cross 55-Lakh Mark

Coronavirus: Over 55 lakh COVID-19 cases in India with 74,903 fresh cases, record 1.01 lakh one-day recoveries, 88,935 total deaths

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Ramdas Athawale, Kangana Ranaut Posters Seen Ahead Of Local Body Polls

Workers of the Republican Party of India (RPI) have put up posters showing-Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut with party president Ramdas Athawale, in the Kala Ghoda area of Vadodara.

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Delhi, Parts Of Uttar Pradesh To Get Rain: Met Office

Delhi Weather: The national capital and its neighbouring areas, and parts of Uttar Pradesh are likely to get rain and thunderstorm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast on...

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Sushant Rajput Case: Rhea Chakraborty's Judicial Custody Ends Today

The 14-day judicial custody of actor Rhea Chakraborty, arrested over drugs-related charges in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, ends today. Ms Chakraborty was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau...

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Will Boycott Rajya Sabha Till MPs' Suspension Revoked: Opposition

The opposition will boycott the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha till the suspension of eight members is revoked, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad declared in the upper house today even as the suspended...

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"Anguished, Couldn't Sleep": Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman's 1-Day Fast

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh has declared a one-day fast till tomorrow, expressing anguish over opposition attacks in parliament during the vote on the government's farm bills.

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In 3 Years, China Doubled Air Bases, Heliports Along India Border: Report

The 2017 Doklam crisis which played out between China and India in a part of Bhutan located east of Sikkim ''appears to have shifted China's strategic objectives, with China more than doubling its...

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16-Year-Old Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan, Father Alleges Rape: Police

A 16-year-old girl was found dead at her house in Dholpur district of Rajasthan on Sunday night, with her father alleging that she killed herself after two men raped her.

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Suspended Rajya Sabha Members On Sit-In, Refuse Deputy Chairman's Tea

Eight opposition members of the Rajya Sabha, suspended on Monday over the chaos in the House when controversial farm bills were passed on Sunday, spent the night on the lawns of the parliament complex...

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8 MPs Suspended Over Farm Bills Row Refuse To Leave, Protest Overnight

Eight opposition members of the Rajya Sabha were suspended on Monday for the rest of the session over the chaos in the House during Sunday's passing of the farm bills. However, the members, including...

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Delhi Police Versus Punjab MPs As PM Modi Leaves Parliament

Parliament members from Punjab who were holding a silent protest near parliament on Monday evening were jostled and allegedly manhandled by members of the Delhi Police. Part of the altercation took...

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"Sushashan": PM Modi's Thumbs Up For Mr Good Governance Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's moniker of "Sushashan Babu" (Mr Good Governance) was endorsed on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- a former political rival who ahead of the 2015 state...

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Updates: India Reports Over 54 Lakh COVID-19 Cases, 87,882 Deaths So Far

India has recorded 54,87,580 COVID-19 cases so far with 86,961 new infections. 1,130 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 87,882. 93,356 patients have recovered from the...

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"'Muting Of Democratic India' Continues": Rahul Gandhi On Rajya Sabha Row

The resolution to suspend opposition MPs from the Rajya Sabha over protests over the farm bills was proof that the Narendra Modi government was trying to mute "democratic India", Congress leader Rahul...

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Ang Rita Sherpa, 10 Time Everester, Who Was Known As 'Snow Leopard', Dies

Ang Rita Sherpa, the famous Himalayan climber, died on Monday. He was 72. Popularly known as 'Snow Leopard, Ang Rita Sherpa had won several awards as a an extremely successful climber. He received the...

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"Some Fear Control Slipping Away": PM's Dig At Opposition On Farm Bills

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the farm bills at the centre of a huge controversy are "historic and necessary" if the country needs to go forward in the 21st Century.

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World's Biggest Lockdown Chokes Indian Gold Smuggling Routes

The coronavirus pandemic has crushed the inflow of gold smuggled into the world's second-biggest consumer.

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"BJP Killed Democracy": Mamata Banerjee On Suspension Of Rajya Sabha MPs

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has denounced the suspension of eight Rajya Sabha MPs, with its leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee calling the action reflective of the "autocratic...

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Digital Media Spreading Venomous Hatred, Regulate It First: Centre To Top Court

Digital media is spreading venomous hatred and is involved in "deliberate instigation" of violence and terrorism, the government told the Supreme Court today, saying that the court should regulate...

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Tablighi Event Led To Covid Spread Among "Many": Government To Parliament

A huge gathering of the Islamic sect Tablighi Jamaat in March in Delhi, despite orders issued by various authorities after the outbreak of coronavirus, "also" led to the spread of the virus among...

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Over 1 Lakh Vacancies In Armed Police Forces, Centre Tells Parliament

Over one lakh posts are lying vacant in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) like the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the vacancies have occurred mostly due...

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Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan May Be Summoned In Drugs Case: Sources

Actors Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan may be called for questioning this week in the widening drugs probe linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death investigations, sources say.

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Top Court Cancels Bengaluru National Law School's Separate Entrance Exam

The Supreme Court has cancelled National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru's notification for a separate entrance exam, the National Law Aptitude Test-2020 held on September 12, for...

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Inspired By Farmers, Odisha Krushi Bhavan Wins Global Architecture Award

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has dedicated the prestigious AZ Awards-2020 for Odisha's architectural marvel Krushi Bhavan, to farmers and artisans of the state.

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10 Chhattisgarh Districts Under Lockdown, Capital Raipur Containment Zone

Ten districts in Chhattisgarh, including state capital Raipur, have been put under lockdown from today amid spike in COVID-19 cases in these districts. The state capital -- which has been reporting...

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54.87 Lakh Coronavirus Cases In India, 86,961 Cases In A Day: 10 Points

India has recorded 54,87,580 COVID-19 cases so far with 86,961 new infections. 1,130 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 87,882. 93,356 patients have recovered from the...

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International Day Of Peace 2020: Know Why Dove Is A Symbol Of Peace

International Day of Peace: World Peace Day is observed every year on September 21. A United Nations-designated day, it was first established in 1981. On International Day of Peace, the United Nations...

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Derek O'Brien, 7 Others Suspended Over Rajya Sabha Chaos On Farm Bills

Eight opposition members have been suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the rest of the session over unprecedented chaos in the house during the passing of controversial farm bills on Sunday. The...

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Large Groups Banned In Jaipur, Other Rajasthan Districts Amid Covid Surge

The Rajasthan government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 in eleven districts, including state capital Jaipur, from today in view of rising COVID-19 cases.

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Taj Mahal Reopens: 5,000 Visitors A Day, Online Tickets Only, Masks Must

The Taj Mahal in Agra reopened this morning with strict coronavirus safety guidelines after being shut for tourists for over six months. The Agra Fort too reopened today.

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Updates: 2 Farm Bills Cleared, Voting On Third Bill In Rajya Sabha Today

Two of the three big ticket farm bills of the government were passed in Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Sunday amid unprecedented uproar and protests.

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Bhiwandi Building Collapse Updates: At Least 20 Feared Trapped

At least eight people died and five have been rescued after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai on early Monday morning, according to Thane Municipal Corporation.

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8 Dead After Building Collapses In Bhiwandi Near Mumbai

At least eightpeople have died after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai early this morning.

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Delhi Police Seeks To Verify Documents Seized From Arrested Journalist

The Delhi Police's Special Cell will write to the Ministry of Defence to ascertain the authenticity of defence-related classified documents found in possession of arrested freelance journalist Rajeev...

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Trinamool Congress MLA Parash Dutta Says Won't Contest 2021 Polls

Senior Trinamool Congress MLA Parash Dutta Sunday said he would not contest the West Bengal Assembly polls next year, expressing "disgust" that some party leaders were harming its interest in his...

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Updates: India's Covid Tally Crosses 54-Lakh Mark, Total 86,752 Deaths

India's coronavirus tally reached to 54,00,619 cases with the fresh spike of 92,605 new cases, the Health Ministry data showed. About 43 lakh Covid patients have recovered so far; 94,612 patients...

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No Data On Number Of Plasma Banks In Country: Government

Convalescent plasma therapy has not been recommended by the Ministry of Health as a mainstay of COVID-19 therapy and there is no proposal under consideration to set up plasma banks, Rajya Sabha was...

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Delhi Panel's "Final" Summons For Facebook, To Appear On Wednesday

Delhi Assembly's "Peace and Harmony" committee issued a fresh and "final" summons to Facebook India to appear on Wednesday over allegations of "deliberate inaction on the part of (the) social media...

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"Opposition Misleading Farmers": Haryana Minister Anil Vij On Agri Bills

Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Sunday said that the Opposition parties have misled farmers for their political gain with on bills related to agriculture sector reforms.

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India's Covid Deaths Per Million Population Among Lowest In World: Centre

The overall number of cases and deaths per million population due to COVID-19 in the country is low compared to similarly affected countries, Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey told...

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Trinamool's Derek O'Brien Tries To Tear Rule Book During Farm Bill Debate

Amid a heated debate in the Rajya Sabha against crucial farm bill, which cleared the parliament this afternoon, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien tried to tear rule book and snatch off the Deputy...

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Crucial Farm Bills Cleared In Parliament Amid Opposition Protests

Two of the three big ticket farm bills of the government were passed in Rajya Sabha today amid unprecedented chaos and protests by the opposition which claimed that the procedure took place in...

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Singers Diljit Dosanjh, Daler Mehndi Weigh In Amid Row Over Farm Bills

As uproar continues against the contentious farm sector bills in the Rajya Sabha and on the streets, Punjabi artistes are using the social media to amplify farmers' voice and lend their support. While...

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2.39 Crore Covid Tests Conducted In India In August: Centre

India conducted 2.39 crore COVID-19 tests in August, of which 1.24 crore were done using rapid antigen kits, the government said on Sunday.

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Farm Bill Row In Parliament: Who Said What

The Rajya Sabha witnessed an explosive debate today over the three controversial farm bills that have triggered widespread protests and led to a stand-off between the ruling BJP and the Akali Dal, one...

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Farm Bill Row In Parliament: Who Said What

The Rajya Sabha witnessed an explosive debate today over the three controversial farm bills that have triggered widespread protests and led to a stand-off between the ruling BJP and the Akali Dal, one...

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"Don't Think Farmers Of Punjab Are Weak": Akali Dal's Warning To Ally BJP

The BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal has said the three agri-sector bills, which have set off a storm of protests in various states including Punjab and Haryana, be sent to a select committee before any...

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Haryana Farmers Block Roads To Protest New Agri Bills

Farmers in Haryana have stepped up their protest against three new agriculture bills, which were tabled in Rajya Sabha this morning. The state government has intensified security arrangements after...

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J&K High Court Arbitration Centres To Be Set Up In Srinagar, Jammu

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court will have arbitration centres in both regions of the union territory to provide an institutionalised framework for speedy and expeditious resolution of disputes...

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Lokayukta Dismisses "Misuse Of Power" Charge Against Nagaland Minister

Nagaland Lokayukta Justice Uma Nath Singh has dismissed a complaint filed by a former student union leader against Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton alleging that the DyCM abused his power in...

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"Death Warrant For Farmers": Congress As Farm Bills Tabled In Rajya Sabha

Calling the farm sector bills, two of which have been placed in the Rajya Sabha today, an attack on farmers' soul, Congress MP Pratap Singh Bajwa said his party would not sign "death warrant for...

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Large Quantity Of Narcotics Seized By BSF Near Border Fence In Jammu

The Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered 58 packets of narcotics and two pistols after foiling an infiltration attempt from Pakistan along the International Border (IB) in Jammu, officials said...

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HD Deve Gowda Takes Rajya Sabha Oath, "Good Addition," Says Chairman

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Sunday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

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India's Covid Tally Passes 54-Lakh Mark, 92,605 New Cases In A Day

For the second consecutive day India has reported more coronavirus recoveries than new infections, shows the Health Ministry data from this morning according to which 94,612 people have been cured in...

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Anurag Kashyap Says Sex Assault Allegations Against Him Are "Baseless"

Hours after actor Payal Ghosh accused Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault, the 48-year-old director and producer dismissed the allegations in a series of late-night tweets, saying...

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Simanchala Dash Appointed As Advisor To IMF Executive Director

The government has approved the proposal to appoint Simanchala Dash as an advisor to Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington.

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Updates: Amid Protests, Farm Bills In Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha is set for a potentially explosive Sunday showdown over the farm bills, as the Congress-led opposition tries to cobble together the numbers to shoot down the three pieces of...

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Amid Protests, Big Test For Farm Bills In Rajya Sabha Today: 10 Points

Three agriculture-related bills, which have been passed in the Lok Sabha amid farmer protests and opposition walk-outs, will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha today. The Congress-led opposition is trying...

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Updates: India's Covid Tally Crosses 53-Lakh Mark, Total 85,619 Deaths

India's COVID-19 case tally crossed the 53-lakh mark with a spike of 93,337 new cases in last 24 hours, data released by the Health Ministry on Saturday showed. The total number of confirmed cases now...

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Delhi Health Minister's "Community Spread" Dig At Centre Amid Covid Surge

By now, we should have accepted community transmission of coronavirus in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said taking at jibe at the central government as the national capital reported continued...

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Aircraft Carrier 'Viraat' On Final Voyage To Gujarat, Will Be Dismantled

Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat today set sail for the last time, on way to Alang in Gujarat, where it will be broken down and sold as scrap.

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"Maliciously Distorted Congress Manifesto": P Chidambaram On Farm Bills

Congress MP P Chidambaram hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP spokespersons over the farm bills controversy Saturday morning, accusing them of "deliberately and maliciously" distorting the...

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50% Discount In Water, Power Bills As J&K Announces Major Economic Relief

A major relief package of Rs 1,350 crore was announced this afternoon for Jammu and Kashmir's ailing business sector - hit hard by the novel coronavirus outbreak - by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha,...

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PM's Speech At 75th UN General Assembly Will Be Truly Significant: Envoy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the high-level meeting to mark 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the General Debate next week and the vision he outlines will be truly significant,...

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Rajya Sabha Passes Amendment In Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code

The Rajya Sabha today passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020, whereby fresh insolvency proceedings will not be initiated for at least six months starting from March 25...

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AgustaWestland Case: CBI Names Christian Michel In Chargesheet

The CBI has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the AgustaWestland case that names 15 individuals including middleman Christian Michel - a British national extradited to India from Dubai in December...

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Top Court Order Will Impact Strategic Road: Uttarakhand Chief Minister

Amid the standoff in Ladakh between India and China, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has said that the limit of 5.5 metres width imposed on the Chardham all-weather road by the...

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India Has Highest Global Covid Recoveries, Overtakes US: Health Ministry

India overtook the United States of America to record the highest COVID-19 recoveries in a day across the world, the Health Ministry has tweeted. According to the government data, a record 95,885...

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Local Train Coach Derails Near Mumbai, Passengers Safe: Central Railway

One coach of a local train derailed near Atgaon station, about 95 kms from Mumbai, this morning, but there was no report of injury to any passenger, an official said.

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Over 3,000 Ceasefire Violations By Pak Along LoC, Highest In 17 Years

There have been 3,186 ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC (Line of Control) in Jammu over the past eight months (from January 1 to September 7), the government told Parliament this week

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Finance Minister Moves Bill For Amendment Of Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code

Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said a "simple woman finance minister saying Act of God is taken sarcastically" while latin word "force majeure" is well accepted.

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George Floyd Protesters "Bunch Of Thugs", Didn't Even Spare Gandhi: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that the protesters, who went violent in the aftermath of the death of African-American George Floyd, did not even spare the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Washington...

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India's Covid Cases Cross 53 Lakh, Record 95,880 Recoveries In A Day

Coronavirus: 93,337 fresh infections in 24 hours, 1,247 deaths as tally passes 53 lakh; record 95,880 recoveries in a day

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High Court Orders Schools To Provide Gadgets, Internet To Poor Students

The Delhi High Court has directed private as well as government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas or KVs to provide gadgets and an internet package to poor students for online classes, saying not doing...

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9 Al-Qaeda Terrorists Arrested In Multiple Raids By NIA In Kerala, Bengal

Nine Al-Qaeda terrorists have been arrested as the National Investigation Agency conducted multiple raids in Kerala and Bengal. The raids were conducted in West Bengal's Murshidabad and Kerala's...

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High Court Removes Harsh Vardhan Lodha From All Offices Of MP Birla Group

The Calcutta High Court on Friday restrained Harsh Vardhan Lodha from holding any office in any of the entities of MP Birla Group during pendency of a suit over succession of the MP Birla Estate.

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Hyderabad Woman Stuck In Oman, Family Appeals For Government Help

The family of a Hyderabadi woman, who is currently stuck in Oman with severe health complications, has urged the Centre for her repatriation to India.

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Naga Group Hardens Stance, Says Separate Flag And Constitution Are Must

Nagaland's foremost armed rebel group involved in the peace talks, the NSCN-IM, on Friday said that without a separate flag and constitution, the peace deal with the central government will not lead...

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Agri Bills: Bhupesh Baghel Warns Of Nationwide Protest By Farmers

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said that farmers across the country will soon stage protests on the streets, days after new agriculture reform bills were passed in the Lok Sabha,...

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"This Condescension": Nirmala Sitharaman To "Act Of God" Remark Critics

Taking on critics, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said a "simple woman finance minister saying Act of God is taken sarcastically" while latin word "force majeure" is well accepted.

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Not Maintaining Data Of Health Workers Who Died During Coid Duty: Centre

Data on the number of healthcare workers who are infected by the coronavirus infection or have lost their lives during COVID-19 duty is not maintained at the central level by the health ministry, the...

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Donald Trump Expects Enough COVID-19 Vaccines For Every American By April

US President Donald Trump on Friday said "every American" will have a vaccine for the coronavirus available by next April, and once a vaccine has been approved, the first doses will be distributed...

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Private Railways Will Have Freedom To Set Their Own Fares: Government

The government will allow private companies to set passenger fares once they start operating train services in the country, a move aimed at luring investors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led...

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World Peace Day 2020: 10 Quotes Of Mahatma Gandhi To Remember

International Day of Peace 2020: Being the country of Mahatma Gandhi, India has a huge legacy of contributing to world peace. International Day of Peace is observed every year on September 21. It is a...

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Disha Salian Last Called Her Friend, Didn't Dial 100: Mumbai Police

Dispelling rumours that the last call from celebrity manager Disha Salian's phone was to the police emergency service, the Mumbai Police on Friday said that her last phone call was to a friend.

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Indian Teen Chosen For UN Sustainable Development Goals Programme

An 18-year-old from India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, the highest profile recognition opportunity at...

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Private Firms To Get Access To ISRO Infrastructures: Jitendra Singh

The government will allow private companies to utilise infrastructures of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which are otherwise not available elsewhere in India under Indian National...

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74% FDI In Defence Via Automatic Route, With National Security Rider

Foreign firms can directly invest up to 74 per cent in the defence sector, the government said today, raising the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap from 49 per cent through the automatic route....

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Cop Who Allegedly Enabled Wadhawans' "Lockdown Picnic" Gets Plum Post

A police officer in Maharashtra who allegedly facilitated travel for billionaire brothers Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown has been appointed police chief of Pune...

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Dubai Suspends Air India Express For Bringing "Covid-Positive" Passengers

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has suspended Air India Express flights till October 2 for allegedly bringing passengers with Covid-positive certificates twice during the last couple of weeks,...

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"Have Tested Covid+": Man Lies To Wife, Found With Girlfriend

A 28-year-old man from Navi Mumbai, who went missing in July after calling his wife that he had tested positive for coronavirus, was found on Tuesday with his girlfriend, police said.

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Security Of Government Computers Breached, E-Mail Traced To Bengaluru

Computers containing data related to national security and VVIPs like Prime Minister Narendra Modi were compromised in early September after a major security breach was recorded at the NIC, Delhi...

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Sushant Singh Rajput's Tussauds-Like Wax Statue Made By Bengal Sculptor

A sculptor from West Bengal has made a Tussauds-like wax statue of Sushant Singh Rajput. Susanta Roy of Asansol is a veteran sculptor who has created statues of famous personalities including Amitabh...

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Fashion Designer Sharbari Dutta Found Dead At Her Kolkata Residence

Eminent fashion designer Sharbari Dutta died following a stroke at her residence in Kolkata, her family said. She was 63.

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Why Is BJP's Oldest Ally Akali Dal Upset? Row Over Farm Bills Explained

The BJP's oldest ally, the Shiromani Akali Dal, pulled out its lone minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, from the government on Thursday and said it would review ties over a set of farm bills that have...

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96,424 New Covid Cases, 1,174 Deaths In India; Total Cases Cross 52 Lakh

Coronavirus: 96,424 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, 1,174 deaths; total cases cross 52 lakh, 84,372 deaths

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"Many Have Asked, This Is What I Want For My Birthday...": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who yesterday received birthday greetings from political leaders and celebrities from across India and the world, last night tweeted a birthday wish. "Let us make our...

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After Akali Exit, Pressure On Dushyant Chautala To Quit In Haryana

The resignation of Akali Dal's lone Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet over farm ordinances has brought opposition pressure on Dushyant Chautala's Jannayak...

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Parliament LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha Passes Farm Bills Amid Protests

The Lok Sabha has passed two bills related to "reforms" in agriculture marketing after a debate with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar stating that the legislations will "end licence...

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President Accepts Harsimrat Badal's Resignation Amid Row Over Farm Bills

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday accepted the resignation of Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who had resigned in protest against three farm sector bills.

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BJP MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe Tests Positive For COVID-19

BJP national vice-president and Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe on Thursday said that he tested positive for COVID-19.

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Deeply Concerned About India-China Border Issue, Says US Congressman

An Indian-American Congressman has urged China to end its military provocations of India and pursue a diplomatic resolution to the tense border standoff in Ladakh.

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Private Chinese Firm Zhenhua Has No Links With Government: Beijing

Zhenhua is a privately-owned company and has no links with the Chinese government, Chinese Embassy spokesperson on Thursday said over reports of Chinese firm snooping on Indians.

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Protests in Pune, Kolhapur Against Top Court Stay On Maratha Reservation

Members of pro-Maratha outfits staged protests in Jalna, Pune Kolhapur on Thursday, demanding that the Maharashtra government take steps to continue reservation for the community in jobs and...

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 30 Million

Global coronavirus cases exceeded 30 million on Thursday, as the World Health Organization warned of "alarming rates of transmission" across Europe and cautioned against shortening quarantine periods.

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"Privilege To Serve 'Maa Bharati'" Under Him: Amit Shah On PM's Birthday

Greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday today, Home Minister Amit Shah described him as the "country's most popular leader" and said he felt honoured to serve the country under his...

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On PM's Birthday, BJP's Virtual Exhibition In "Never-Before-Seen-Format"

PM Modi's Birthday: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday, the BJP has prepared a special virtual exhibition "highlighting his achievements". "Witness PM's life-story, his achievements in a...

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UP, Madhya Pradesh Chief Ministers Extend Greetings To PM On His Birthday

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday.

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Nitish Kumar, NDA Leaders In Bihar Greet PM Modi On His 70th Birthday

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday today.

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Employment Is Dignity, How Long Will Centre "Deny" People: Rahul Gandhi

Attacking the Centre over the alleged rise in unemployment, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said employment is dignity and asked for how long will the government "deny" this to people.

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"Congratulations On Your Birth Anniversary": Vladimir Putin To PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and said that India is successfully moving along the path of socio-economic, scientific and...

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"Dear Narendra..." Merkel, Other World Leaders Wish PM On 70th Birthday

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin were among the prominent world leaders who wished Prime minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday today.

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President, Union Ministers Extend Greetings To PM Modi On His Birthday

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday.

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Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Expelled By BJP's Alliance Partner

The National People's Party (NPP) in Manipur,a partner of the BJP-led government in the state, has expelled the northeastern state's Deputy Chief Minister from the primary membership of the party for...

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Record 97,894 New Covid Cases In India, Active Cases Cross 1 Million

India reported a record daily jump of 97,894 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally past the 51-lakh mark, the Health Ministry data this morning showed. The number of cases in the...

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PM Modi Birthday Seva Saptah Updates: President, Ministers Wish PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was wished by President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Ministers and leaders from across the spectrum on his birthday. PM Modi turned 70 today. The BJP has organised a "Seva...

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Rajnath Singh To Make Statement On India-China Tensions In Rajya Sabha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to make a statement on the India-China border situation in the Rajya Sabha today.

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"A Very Happy Birthday, Sir": Arvind Kejriwal Wishes PM As He Turns 70

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a long and healthy life. PM Modi turned 70 today.

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Look At Digital Media First: Centre To Top Court On Guidelines For TV Media

The Supreme Court must look into regulating digital media before electronic media when it comes to laying down standards, as it has far more impact, the government has told the top court.

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Woman Killed, 2 Soldiers Injured In Anti-Terror Operation In J&K

A woman was killed and two security forces personnel were injured during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir this morning, police said. Three terrorists were also killed in the operation,...

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Noted Ex-Cop Flags Role Of "BJP Stalwarts" In 2nd Letter On Delhi Riots

On a day the Delhi Police filed an exhaustive chargesheet naming 15 people linked to only one side involved in February's riots, distinguished former police officer Julio Ribeiro wrote a second letter...

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Rahul Gandhi Wishes PM Modi On 70th Birthday

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday today. PM Modi turned 70 today.

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PM Modi Condoles Demise Of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy MD PR Krishna Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of PR Krishna Kumar, an ayurvedic physician and founder of the AVP Research Foundation.

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"Blatant Violation" By BJP: Madhya Pradesh Congress On Bypolls

The Congress on Wednesday moved the Election Commission alleging that the BJP was "misusing" state government machinery to influence voters ahead of Madhya Pradesh Assembly bypolls.

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Ties With Neighbours, Including China, Deteriorated? Minister Says "No"

India's relation with neighbouring countries, including China, has not deteriorated recently, the Centre said today in response to a question in parliament in the middle of a months-long face-off with...

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Coronavirus Positive

Union minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted this evening that he has tested positive for coronavirus, which has so far infected more than 50 lakh people in India.

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Uddhav Thackeray Seeks Cooperation From All Parties Over Maratha Quota

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday chaired an all-party meeting and urged the parties to set aside their political differences to fight the legal battle for implementation of...

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Provide "Pucca" Houses To Slum Dwellers: Delhi Minister To Centre

Delhi Urban Development Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday wrote to Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal regarding detailed plans to provide "pucca" houses to poor families living in 48,000 slums...

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Delhi Likely To Get Its First Wild Animal Rescue Centre By The Year-End

Delhi News: The national capital is likely to get its first wild animal rescue centre by the end of the year, forest department officials said on Wednesday. The facility will come up on a 1.24-acre...

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3 Arrested For Murder Of Suresh Raina's Relatives, Case Solved: Punjab

Three members of the gang that attacked cricketer Suresh Raina's family in Punjab's Pathankot last month have been arrested, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said

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UP Collecting Charges For Unloading, Cleaning Wheat: Samajwadi Party MP

The Uttar Pradesh government is charging Rs 20 per quintal in cash in the name of unloading and cleaning charges for wheat procured from farmers and has not reimbursed them in the last three years, an...

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First Phase Of Census 2021 Postponed Due To Covid Pandemic

The first phase of Census 2021 - which had been scheduled from April 1 to September 30 this year - has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Ministry informed the Parliament...

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6 Drown After Boat Overturns In Rajasthan, Locals Jump In To Rescue

Six people have died after a boat overturned in the Chambal river in Rajasthan's Bundi district this morning. It is unclear exactly how many people were on the country boat.

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World's Longest Highway Tunnel Above 10,000 Feet Ready After 10 Years

The construction of the Atal Tunnel connecting Manali with Leh, which is the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet, has been completed in a span of 10 years whereas the original estimated...

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PM Insurance Scheme For Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 Extended

The ''Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19'', which was announced on March 30 this year for a period of 90 days, has been extended for a further...

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Happy Vishwakarma Puja: Lord Vishwakarma, The Divine Architect

Vishwakarma Puja: People associated with most industrial units, big and small, worship Lord Vishwakarma, the god of machines and tools, and all things used to build anything - from dams, to houses,...

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"Monkey Shown As Tiger": Tripura Chief Minister Clarifies Remark On Media

Days after Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb caused a furore by declaring he would not "forgive" state media for its "confused" coverage of the Covid crisis, he sought to clarify his comment on...

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India, China Fired 100-200 'Warning Shots' At Pangong In Early September

Indian and Chinese soldiers fired 100-200 rounds of "warning shots" on the north bank of Pangong Lake in early September, sources say. The incident, say sources, took place when Indian soldiers made...

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Punjab Ally Opposes Centre On New Farm Bills, Says Against "Annadata"

Facing heat from farmers in Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal, an ally of the ruling BJP in the centre, said it was not was consulted party over farm-related ordinances which were cleared by the union...

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"Can't Take It When They Ridicule Our Industry": Hema Malini On Drugs Row

Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini said Bollywood would "always remain in high esteem" and no one could bring it down in a flash over allegations like drugs and nepotism. In an emotional defence of...

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"Not Begging For Alms": Covid Patients At UP Hospital Complain About Food

A senior administrative official in western Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district interacted with asymptomatic Covid patients at the government-run SSMJ Hospital over the quality of food being served

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India's Coronavirus Cases Cross 50 Lakh; 1,290 Deaths, Highest In A Day

Coronavirus: India's COVID-19 cases cross 50 lakh with over 90,000 new cases; 82,066 deaths with 1,290 in 24 hours

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Updates: Farmers To Protest Outside Parliament Against Farm Bills

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Gurnam Singh on Tuesday said that farmers from Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will hold a protest todayoutside Parliament to protest against the three...

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Punjab Farmers Say MPs Supporting Farm Bills To Be Barred From Villages

The state's agitating farmers on Tuesday warned that any Punjab MP who supports the farm bills in parliament will not be allowed to enter the villages as they blocked roads at many places as part of...

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India Slams Pakistan For Persecuting Hindus, Sikhs And Other Minorities

India on Tuesday described Pakistan as an "epicenter of terrorism" and said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious...

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Photojournalist Allegedly Beaten Up By Security Forces In J&K's Pulwama

A photojournalist was injured on Tuesday after he was allegedly beaten up by security forces near the site of an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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S Jaishankar Holds Talks With US Special Envoy For Afghanistan Khalilzad

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held extensive talks with US special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on the historic peace negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan...

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Grassroot Democracy Revived: India On UN Human Rights Chief's J&K Remark

India on Tuesday said it has revived grass root democracy and provided a new momentum to social and economic development in Jammu and Kashmir despite persistent attempts by a neighbouring country to...

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Serum Institute Gets Nod To Resume Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Trial In India

Drugs Controller General of India Dr VG Somani gave permission to Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trial of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the country.

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India Unique Democracy Where "No Questions Allowed": P Chidambaram

India is a unique parliamentary democracy where no questions are asked and no debate takes place, Congress leader P Chidambaram said on Tuesday after the party was not allowed to speak on the Ladakh...

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Some People Are Bad-Mouthing Film Industry: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that some people are "bad-mouthing" the film industry and asserted that it is the responsibility of the government to check the menace of drug packet.

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BJP's Northeast Man Himanta Sarma May Not Contest Next Year's Assam Polls

Assam Health Minister and BJP's go-to man for the Northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, again hinted on Monday that he might not contest next year's state assembly elections. The indication came during his...

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"Big B...er Alexa, How's The Weather?": Amazon's New Celebrity Voice

Amazon.com Inc. has signed up Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan for its Alexa voice assistant, stealing a march over rivals Apple Inc.'s Siri and Alphabet Inc.'s Google Assistant as a country of...

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On Sushant Singh Rajput's Death, AIIMS Doctors' Report Likely On Sunday

The cause of Sushant Singh Rajput's death on June 14 will be revealed by a panel of doctors from Delhi's AIIMS hospital to the CBI next week. The panel is studying the actor's autopsy report amid...

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"You Didn't Count So No One Died?" Rahul Gandhi Taunts PM Over Migrants

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is abroad for his mother Sonia Gandhi's health check-up, this morning tweeted a sharp retort to the government's response in parliament on Monday about the data of...

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Happy Engineer's Day: Remembering Sir M Visvesvaraya, Quotes And Images

Happy Engineer's Day 2020: The birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India's greatest engineers is celebrated every year as Engineer's Day. Popularly called 'Sir MV', he was awarded...

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"Bite Hand That Feeds You": Jaya Bachchan Hits Back At BJP's Ravi Kishan

Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan has hit back at actor-politician Ravi Kishan who said in parliament yesterday that drug addiction is in the film industry too, saying that the...

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India Coronavirus Cases Cross 49-Lakh Mark, Deaths Cross 80,000

With 83,809 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus tally has crossed the 49 lakh mark. The pandemic claimed 1,054 lives in the last 24 hours taking India's total death count...

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Live Updates: Rajnath Singh To Address Parliament On India-China Border Row

An 18-day monsoon session of parliament started on Monday with unprecedented precautions against the coronavirus, including staggered sittings of both houses and social distancing between MPs. Prime...

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Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Terrorists in J&K's Pulwama

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday morning, police said.

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No Regulations For Communication Apps Like Facebook: Telecom Regulator

The telecoms watchdog on Monday said over-the-top (OTT) communication services do not currently need a regulatory framework, casting aside the threat of potential restrictions on platforms such as...

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INS Talwar Refuels With US Navy Tanker In Arabian Sea

Indian warship INS Talwar on Monday undertook refuelling with US Navy tanker USNS Yukon in the northern Arabian Sea under Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA).

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Surat To Plant 70,000 Saplings To Mark PM Modi's 70th

The Surat civic body, several associations and business groups are planting 70,000 saplings across the city to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday that falls on September 17.

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No Data On Migrant Deaths, So No Compensation: Government To Parliament

The Union labour ministry has said there is no data on migrant deaths and hence there is no question of compensation. The ministry's response -- which triggered shock and criticism from the opposition...

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Cheap Chinese Machines For Madhya Pradesh Farmers In Big Scam: Sources

Substandard Chinese power tiller were given to farmers in Madhya Pradesh under the centre's farm mechanisation scheme in Madhya Pradesh, according to a report by four-member committee headed by MP...

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After India Accuses China Of "Provocative" Action at LAC, Beijing's Claim

China has alleged that India was "obviously... illegal trespassing" along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - the de facto border between the two countries - during a military stand-off in the eastern...

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India, Japan Agree To Advance Defence Cooperation

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane and Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), Chief of Staff General, Goro Yuasa, on Monday, had a telephonic discussion during which they agreed to advance defence...

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AAP MLA Offers Resignation Over Alleged Misbehaviour By Police Officer

Agitated over alleged misbehaviour by a police officer, AAP MLA Mohinder Goyal on Monday submitted his resignation to Delhi Assembly Speaker, who did not accept it and said the police commissioner...

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Hyderabad International Airport Comes Up With Contactless Elevators

The GMR led Hyderabad International Airport has executed a pilot project of turning an elevator at the departures level from traditional push-button controls to safer touch-less alternative...

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Death Rate In Delhi Perhaps Lowest In World, Says Arvind Kejriwal

Coronavirus Latest Updates: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said the coronavirus death rate in the national capital is perhaps the lowest in the world...

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Amarinder Singh Urges PM Not To Go Ahead With "Anti-Farmer Legislation"

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to go ahead with the legislation of "anti-farmer ordinances presented in parliament today (Monday)" and...

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India Becomes Member Of UN's Economic And Social Council Body

India has been elected as a member of the United Nation's Commission on Status of Women, a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), said TS Tirumurti, permanent representative of India to the...

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Kamal Nath Distributed Fake Certificates Of Loan Waiver: Shivraj Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday slammed Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Digvijay Singh and accused them of duping them over the issue of loan waiver.

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India Lauded For Commitment To Multilateralism Via UN Partnership Fund

A host of UN agencies and developing nations on Monday lauded India's leadership role in the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, describing it as the country's strong support for development...

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In Karnataka, Oxygen Demand, Price Doubled Since Covid Started

Karnataka is among the seven states that have been told by the Central government to make sure there is enough oxygen for COVID-19 patients, who require a much bigger dose of oxygen than any other...

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Former Chhattisgarh Minister Chanesh Ram Rathiya Dies Of COVID-19

Veteran Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh minister Chanesh Ram Rathiya died due to COVID-19 at a hospital in Raigarh early this morning, a health official said. He was 78.

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NEET Deprives Dreams Of Poor And Rural Students: DMK MP

Demanding a ban on NEET, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Monday said that the common test deprives the future of poor and rural students who are unable to qualify the exam due to...

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Trinamool MP's Comment On Nirmala Sitharaman Deleted, BJP Says Apologise

An opposition member's personal comment directed at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which has now been expunged, caused an outcry in parliament today. Trinamool MP Saugata Roy should apologise...

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Hindi Language "Unifying Force" For India For Centuries, Says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah said India's linguistic diversity is its strength as well as a symbol of unity and the new education policy provides for parallel development of Hindi and other Indian...

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Tourism Ministry Says Indications Of "Massive" Revenue Loss Due To Covid

The Ministry of Tourism informed the Parliament today while no formal study has been conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector, discussions with stakeholders have...

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"Drug Addiction In Film Industry Too": BJP's Ravi Kishan In Parliament

Drugs-related allegations that have emerged against the film industry in the Sushant Singh Rajput investigations were raised in parliament by actor-politician Ravi Kishen. The BJP MP alleged a...

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Google Doodle Says, "Thank You Coronavirus Helpers"

Google in its unique way appreciated and thanked the tremendous mission undertaken by the frontline workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's Google Doodle is a gif with hearts and images of all...

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"Doesn't Mean I've Accepted Verdict": Prashant Bhushan Pays Re 1 Fine

Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan, who was fined Re 1 by the Supreme Court last month in a contempt case against him, today paid the amount in the Supreme Court registry.

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Masks, Special Separators In 1st Parliament Session In Covid Times

With shields of hardened plexiglass installed around each bench, now only accommodating three instead of six parliamentarians, the Lok Sabha met for 20 minutes and then recessed for an hour on the...

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PM's Life Dedicated To "Seva" Of People: BJP Launches Birthday Campaign

BJP president JP Nadda has launched a week-long campaign to mark the 70th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that falls on September 17.

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"Mumbai-PoK Analogy Bang-On": Kangana Ranaut's Parting Shot At Sena

Actor Kangana Ranaut, locked in a bitter feud with Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena, left Mumbai this morning saying she was doing so with a "heavy heart" after being "terrorised" with attempts to...

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