Opposition Latches On To PM Modi's Praise Of "Double Engine Government"

Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi finished addressing his first of the four back-to-back rallies today in Bihar, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Congress's Randeep Surjewala latched on to his...

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"What Happened To Double Yuvraj In UP Will Repeat In Bihar": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, doubling his push for Bihar votes today, extended the Yuvraj (Crown prince) jibe to two more leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav -- and cited the BJPs victoy over...

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India Sees 1-Day Surge Of 46,963 Covid Cases, Over 81 lakh Total Cases

With 46,963 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally has risen to over 81.84 lake cases, while the death count due to the highly contagious disease touched 1.22 lakh with 470 fresh fatalities, according to...

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"You Can Abuse Me, Don't Vent Out Anger On People Of Bihar": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four back to back rallies, including one in Chapra, the political bastion of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, as he campaigns for the second phase today. As per the...

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Being "BJP Lite" Will End Up Making "Congress Zero": Shashi Tharoor

Secularism as principle and practice in India is in "danger" and the ruling dispensation may even try to remove the word from the Constitution, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, but...

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Tejashwi Yadav's 11 Questions For PM Modi Ahead Of His Bihar Visit

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who has turned out to be a crowd puller at Bihar election rallies, this morning tweeted 11 questions for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the state. PM...

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Minister, Called "Item" By Kamal Nath, Banned From Campaigning For A Day

BJP leader Imarti Devi -- the Madhya Pradesh minister who was called "item" by ex-chief minister Kamal Nath, a remark that triggered widespread outrage - was on Saturday barred by Election Commission...

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"In Bihar, Will Seek Blessings": PM To Hold 4 Rallies Amid Campaign Heat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing four rallies today in Bihar as he visits the state where voting began on Wednesday for the three-phased elections, the country's biggest since the start...

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Woman, Minor Daughters Allegedly Kill "Alcoholic" Man In UP: Police

The wife and two minor daughters of a sanitation worker were apprehended on Saturday for allegedly killing him, a day after his body was found in a park in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, police said.

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: India Crosses 81-Lakh Covid-19 Cases

India reported a daily jump of 48,268 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally past the 81-lakh mark, the Health Ministry data this morning showed.

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Delhi Model Of Dengue Battle Praised Across India: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said his government's anti-dengue campaign is being praised across the country and sought to credit it for no fatality due to the vector-borne disease...

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India-China Ties Have Come Under "Severe Stress": Foreign Minister

The ties between India and China have come under "severe stress" and the agreements inked by both sides over the last few years must be respected to restore normalcy in relations, External Affairs...

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Naga Group Says Centre Backtracking On Deal With Flag, Constitution Talk

At a time when the Naga peace talks remain centered around the demand for a separate flag and constitution, the biggest armed political group involved in negotiations, the NSCN(IM), has claimed that...

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"Apologise For?": Shashi Tharoor On BJP's Attack On Pulwama

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor today dismissed BJP demands for an apology from his party for questions posed to the government after the Pulwama terror attack in J&K in February last year

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World Needs To Unite Against Terrorism, SaysPM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that today, all countries of the world need to unite against terrorism, no one can benefit from terrorism and violence.

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Rajasthan Follows Punjab, Introduces Bills To Negate Centre's Farm Laws

The Rajasthan government has introduced three bills in the state Assembly today to negate the impact of the farm laws recently enacted by the Centre.

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Tejashwi Yadav Can't Even Spell "Cabinet,": BJP Leader Ashwini Choubey

Taking a dig at Mahagathbandan's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav, Union Minister Ashwini Choubey on Saturday said the RJD leader can't even spell "Cabinet" correctly.

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Madhya Pradesh Bypolls A Test For Both Congress And Jyotiraditya Scindia

The Election Commission may have put the brakes on the Congress's Madhya Pradesh by-polls plans by dropping Kamal Nath from the party's "star campaigner" list, but there is a bigger story brewing -...

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As Nitish Kumar Backs BJP, Uphill Task For Tejashwi Yadav To Defend Seat

Tejashwi Yadav is going from one region to another daily to drum up support for the Grand Alliance so that he could become Chief Minister of Bihar, but winning his own seat won't be easy as is up...

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Mizoram Hardens Stand On Assam Border, Blockade Enters Fourth Day

The National Highway 306's blockade on the Assam-Mizoram border entered the fourth day today, starving the latter of essential supplies, even though Central intervention had eased tensions between the...

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On Caste Reservation Issue, Differences Between Nitish Kumar, Ally BJP

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addressed the issue of population-based reservation for jobs and education opportunities in the state, stating that while his government was in favour it could only...

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Bihar Assembly election 2020: Tejashwi Yadav Attacks Nitish Kumar Over "Scams"

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, often targetted by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over corruption during his father Lalu Prasad Yadav's rule, this morning hit out at the Chief Minister, alleging that his...

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Truth About Pulwama Terror Attack Accepted In Pak Parliament: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the truth of last year's Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, has been accepted in Pakistan's Parliament.

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Con Artists Summon "Alladin", Sell His "Lamp" To UP Doctor For Rs 31 Lakh

Two men have been arrested in western Uttar Pradesh's Meerut after they allegedly cheated a city doctor of Rs 31 lakh by selling him "Aladdin's lamp" - the magical artifact from the popular folk tale...

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Tejashwi Yadav Shares PM's Old Clip To Attack Nitish Kumar Over "Scams"

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who is contesting the Bihar elections as the face of the Grand Alliance with the Congress and Left parties, this morning targetted Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alleging that...

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Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute To Indira Gandhi On Her 36th Death Anniversary

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to his grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary today.

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PM Modi Pays Tribute To Indira Gandhi On Her 36th Death Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary.

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India's Coronavirus Cases Cross 81 Lakh, 48,268 New Cases In A Day

India reported a daily jump of 48,268 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally past the 81-lakh mark, the Health Ministry data this morning showed.The number of cases in the country now...

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Conversion For Sake Of Marriage Not Acceptable: Allahabad High Court

Religious conversion - just for the purpose of marriage - is not acceptable, the Allahabad High Court said referring to an earlier order as it refused to interfere in a petition by a couple, seeking...

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PM To Flag Off Sabarmati Seaplane Service, Pays Tribute To Sardar Patel

On the second leg of his two-day visit to his home state today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in a number of public functions in Gujarat, including the launch of the...

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Amit Shah To Visit Bengal On November 5, JP Nadda's Visit Cancelled

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to West Bengal from November 5 to take stock of the party's organisational matters ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections, party...

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Ekta Diwas: PM At Statue Of Unity On Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 145th birth anniversary, at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. PM Modi will inaugurate various projects,...

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: Recovery Rate Rises To 91%

India saw 48,648 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day taking the COVID-19 caseload to 80,88,851, while the active cases fell below 6,00,000, according to the Union Health Ministry data...

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Odisha Didn't Give Relief To People Despite Centre's Help: Minister

Slamming the Odisha government for "failing" to manage the COVID-19 situation in the state, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday accused the ruling BJD leaders of being "insensitive" to...

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US Passes 9 Million Reported Coronavirus Cases: Johns Hopkins

The United States passed nine million reported coronavirus cases on Friday, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University, as infections spike days before the nation chooses its next president.

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Tamil Nadu Governor Clears 7.5% NEET Admissions Quota

Tamil Nadu Governor clears 7.5% quota in medical college admissions for government school students who passed NEET

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Centre Orders Action On Officers For Evasive RTI Reply About Aarogya Setu

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has taken a serious view on lapses made in providing information about Aarogya Setu app, and issued directions to initiate suitable action against concerned...

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UP Boy Killed Father, Took Tips From Crime Show To Destroy Evidence: Cops

Taking inspiration from a crime show, a minor boy allegedly killed his father in May 2020, disposed his body and destroyed evidence in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Police said on Thursday.

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Delhi's Air Quality "Very Poor", Likely To Improve By Saturday

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category this morning, while a government forecasting agency said some improvement is likely due to favourable wind speed.

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India And US Discuss UN Security Council Agenda, Agree To Work Closely

India and the US have held wide ranging discussions on issues on the UN Security Council agenda and agreed to work closely given their shared values of democracy, pluralism and rule-based...

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Sharad Purnima: Here's Why Rice Kheer Is Kept In The Moon Light

Sharad Purnima 2020: It is one of the most auspicious days for Hindu devoteesin India. Sharad Purnima is known as Raas Purnima in the Brij region or Brijbhoomi, on both sides of the Yamuna river, with...

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PM Pays Tributes To Ex-Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, Meets His Family

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to the late Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel and met his grieving family members.

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"Why Bihar Governor Not Raising Questions On Munger Firing?": Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that the Munger firing incident is an attack on Hindutva and asked why the BJP Governor in Bihar is not raising questions about it.

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Farooq Abdullah Stopped From Offering Prayers, House Blocked: Party

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah was stopped by the administration from offering prayers at Srinagar's Hazratbal shrine on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, his party the National...

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Maharashtra Woman, Partner Crushed Under Tractor, In-Laws Arrested

Police have arrested two in-laws of a woman on charges of killing her and her partner, who were crushed under a tractor in Jalna district of Maharashtra allegedly over an "illicit relationship", an...

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"Skydropped": Congress Dissents On Top RTI Watchdog Appointments

The government's decision to appoint new Information Commissioners opposed by the Congress in a dissent note has set up a new political flashpoint.

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Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi: PM Modi's Mawlid Greetings, Message Of Brotherhood

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak or Mawlid: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Muslims on the Prophet's Birthday today. "Best wishes on Milad-un-Nabi. Hope this day furthers compassion and brotherhood......

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Bill With Governor, Tamil Nadu Takes Executive Route For 7.5% NEET Quota

In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu government has issued an executive order reserving 7.5 per cent seats in all state medical colleges for government school students who have cleared the...

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Sharad Purnima 2020: Know About The Time, Fasting Rituals, Puja Vidhi

Sharad Purnima 2020: Most Hindu devotees in India observe Sharad Purnima. According to Hindu mythology, Sharad Purnima is the only day in the year when the moon is resplendent in all its sixteen kalas...

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India Urges UN Security Council To Effectively Integrate Women

India has underscored the need for the UN Security Council to effectively integrate women, peace and security considerations into the sanctions regimes, including by listing terrorist entities...

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India's Covid Tally at 80.88 Lakh; 48,648 New Cases, 563 Deaths In A Day

Coronavirus: India's COVID-19 cases at 80.88 lakh with 48,648 fresh cases, 2.4% lower than yesterday; 1,21,090 total deaths

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"Nitish Kumar Destroyed Health, Industries Of Bihar": Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to speak on issues of unemployment and migration.

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"Our Government Provided 6 Lakh Jobs In 15 Years," Says Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that his government provided over 6 lakh jobs during its 15-year regime as compared to 95,000 people getting jobs during the RJD regime from 1990 to...

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Assam-Mizoram Border Blockade Back Within A Week Of Resolution

A week after a supposed breakthrough in the Assam-Mizoram border deadlock, blockades have resurfaced over the past two days. Locals on Assam's side of the border have stopped vehicles from going into...

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Coronavirus Cases Cross 80-Lakh Mark In India

Coronavirus Latest News LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 caseload surpassed the 80-lakh mark on Thursday with 49,881 new cases.

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India Dealt China Border Issue With Firmness: Foreign Secretary

India has dealt with the "worst crisis" in decades along its border with China with "firmness and maturity" despite facing the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan...

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Other States Have Laws To Protect Their Land, Why Not J&K: Omar Abdullah

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday said many states especially in the northeast have special laws relating to land ownership whereby people from other parts of the country cannot buy...

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Sharad Pawar Runs State, No Use Meeting Uddhav Thackeray: State BJP Chief

It is NCP president Sharad Pawar who is running the Maharashtra government, state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil said on Thursday.

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Arvind Kejriwal Launches 'Green Delhi' App For Pollution Complaints

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today launched the 'Green Delhi' mobile application using which citizens can bring pollution causing activities to the government's notice.

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Supreme Court Relief For Uttarakhand Chief Minister, No CBI Probe For Now

Relief for Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, Supreme Court puts on hold High Court order of CBI probe against him

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Keshubhai Patel, former Gujarat Chief Minister, dies at 92

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel passed away in an Ahmedabad hospital today at the age of 92.

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Rajinikanth Hints At Rethink On Political Plans, Disowns "Leaked Letter"

Actor Rajinikanth today hinted at a rethink on joining politics and said he would announce his stand at an "appropriate time" amid speculation triggered by a letter that many believed was written by...

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"Even If We Have To Vote BJP..." Mayawati Attacks Ex-Ally Akhilesh Yadav

After their brief alliance in Uttar Pradesh flopped in last year's national election, Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav are back to being fierce rivals. Mayawati has said she is even ready to vote for the...

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Ex-IAF Chief On Why Pak General Was "Sweating" At Meet On Abhinandan

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retired) has said Pakistan did not have a choice other than to release Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, days after his MiG-21 was downed in a dogfight in February last...

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Faridabad Murder Case: Man Who Provided Gun To Accused Arrested, Say Cops

The man who allegedly provided country-made pistol to Touseef, accused of murdering a 21-year-old woman in Ballabgarh, has been arrested from Haryana's Nuh district, Faridabad police said.

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Kerala Gold Smuggling: IAS Officer's WhatsApp Chats Cited For Custody

Suspended IAS officer M Sivasankar's WhatsApp chats with the key accused in Kerala gold smuggling case - Swapna Suresh - have been cited in an order for the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. The...

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Days After Uddhav Thackeray Spat, Maharashtra Governor Meets MNS Chief

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray today met Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari ostensibly to discuss the issue of high electricity bills. Coming days after the latter's sharp exchanges with...

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Sharad Purnima 2020: Day, Date, Significance, Vrat And All About It

Sharad Purnima 2020: According to Hindu mythology, Sharad Purnima is the only day in the year when the moon is resplendent in all its sixteen kalas or phases. Sharad Poornima Puja is on October 30,...

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Third Covid Wave In Delhi? "Early To Say, But Possibility," Says Minister

Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain has said it is too early to say if the record one-day surge of 5,673 cases in the national capital indicated the start of a third wave of COVID-19 infections.

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Tejashwi Yadav Responds After PM's "Jungle Raj Ka Yuvraj" Jibe

Labeled "Jungle Raj Ka Yuvraj" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tejashwi Yadav, the opposition's chief ministerial candidate in Bihar, accused him today of skipping "real issues" like corruption, jobs...

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Eid Milad Un Nabi 2020: Significance Of Mawlid, Greetings And Messages

Eid Milad Un Nabi 2020: The birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad is celebrated as Eid Milad Un Nabi or Mawlid. It starts today evening and ends on October 30. Eid Milad Un Nabi is celebrated across...

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"Violation Of International Discourse": India On Criticism Against Macron

India on Wednesday strongly deplored the personal attacks against French President Emmanuel Macron following his tough stance on radical Islam, calling it a violation of the most basic standards of...

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India's New Covid Cases Up By 14 Per Cent In A Day, Tally Past 80 Lakh

Coronavirus: India's COVID-19 cases cross 80 lakh with 49,881 fresh cases, nearly 14% higher than yesterday; 1,20,527 total deaths

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Thousands At Dussehra Celebration In Bengal, Social Distancing Violated

Flouting COVID-19 safety protocols, thousands of people gathered at a ground in Kharagpur in Paschim Medinipur district during the annual Dussehra ceremony with the video of the event going viral on...

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In More NIA Raids In Terror Funding Case, Srinagar, Delhi NGOs Searched

Six non-profits and trust and nine places, including the property of former Delhi Minority Commission chief Zafarul-Islam Khan have been raided by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a terror...

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"Let Abhinandan Go": Pak Leader Says Army Chief "Was Shaking" At Meet

Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa's "legs were shaking" while Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a meeting of parliamentary leaders that India was about to attack their country, said a...

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US Pitches Cheaper Solar Tech To India Amid High Dependence On China

The United States wants India to explore manufacturing a cheaper alternative to silicon solar cells, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said on Wednesday, amid high dependence on Chinese...

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Updates: 1st Phase Of Bihar Poll Peaceful With 54.26% Voter Turnout

The first phase of polling for the Bihar assembly elections passed off peacefully on Wednesday as an estimated 54.26 per cent of nearly 2.15 crore eligible voters exercised their franchise, marginally...

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 Tally Nears 80-Lakh Mark

With a positivity rate of 4.1 per cent, India's daily cases increased by 43,893 in the last 24 hours, taking the country's coronavirus tally close to the 80 lakh-mark, the Health Ministry data shared...

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Assam Law Soon To End Doorstep Harassment By Microfinance Lenders

The Assam government is all set to bring in a law that will prevent agents of microfinance firms to show up at the homes of borrowers to recover loans, Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on...

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BJP Protests Against Party Worker's Murder, Calls 12-Hour Bandh

The BJP on Wednesday put up a blockade on a national highway in West Bengal's Howrah district to protest against the murder of a party worker, alleging that he was killed by the Trinamool Congress for...

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Rajnath Singh To Address Army Commanders' Conference In Delhi

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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India Extends Suspension Of Scheduled International Flights Till Nov 30

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till November 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said today.

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Twitter Defence Inadequate: MPs' Panel On Leh In China Location Settings

Twitter explanation on showing Ladakh as part of China inadequate: parliament panel chief Meenakshi Lekhi to NDTV

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Rs 62 Crore Seized After Multi-City Raids On Hawala Operatives: Report

The Income Tax Department has made a seizure of at least Rs 62 crore in cash as part of its multi-city tax evasion operation against hawala or entry operators and individuals who prepare fake bills,...

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Bihar Records 18.31% Turnout Till 11 am In 1st Phase Of Assembly Polls

Over 18.3 per cent voter turnout has been recorded till 11 am in the first phase of Bihar Assembly election today, the Election Commission said in its provisional data.

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Amid Covid Surge, Delhi Schools To Remain Closed Till Further Orders

All schools in Delhi will continue to be closed till further orders in view of the COVID-19 situation, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today, adding that even parents are not in favour of...

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Vote For Mahagathbandhan, Justice, Jobs, Farmers: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged the people of Bihar to vote for farmers and employment and cast their votes for Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) as polling for the first phase of Bihar...

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PM's Ayodhya Comment In Bihar Reminds Many Of Nitish Kumar's 2015 Taunt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in Bihar's Mithila region today for the ongoing election, referred to the Ram temple in Ayodhya as he outlined his government's work and his coalition's...

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"Vicious": Mehbooba Mufti As Activist, Newspaper Raided By Probe Body NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today carried our searches at nine places, including the premises of a local daily, in Srinagar in connection with a fresh terror funding probe.

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"Hats Off": Pankaja Munde On Sharad Pawar's Busy Schedule Amid Covid

BJP national secretary and former Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde has lauded NCP chief Sharad Pawar for his stamina to manage hectic work schedules even during the COVID-19 crisis.

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"Who Asked You To Be General Dyer?" Tejashwi Yadav Condemns Munger Firing

Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav has attacked Bihar's incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the alleged clashes between the police and some "anti-social" elements in Bihar's Munger.

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PM, Nitish Kumar Have Equal Billing In New Poll Ads After Controversy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar share space in the latest campaign posters and ads of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, which started voting today...

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BJP Chief Asks Bihar Voters To Take Part In "Grand Festival Of Democracy"

As polling began for the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, BJP President JP Nadda on Wednesday appealed to voters to participate in this grand festival of democracy while adhering to COVID-19...

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Indian Outfit Wins UN Award For Steps To Combat Climate Change Amid Covid

An Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to combat climate change amid the COVID-19...

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Luv Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha's Son, Among Young Leaders On Bihar Frontline

Bihar is witnessing several young leaders this time on the frontline as it elects its next government in the three-phased polls, the country's biggest amid the novel coronavirus pandemic....

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India Covid Tally Nears 80 Lakh, 43,893 New Cases; 508 Deaths In A Day

Coronavirus: India's COVID-19 cases near 80 lakh with 43,893 fresh cases; 508 deaths in 24 hours, 1.2 lakh total deaths

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India's First state election Since Covid: Key Numbers

Voting for the first phase of the three-phase Bihar assembly polls - one of the world's largest electoral exercises to be held in the COVID-19 pandemic - began in 71 of the 243 assembly constituencies...

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"No Space For Third Party": US Support For India Rattles China

China, in a sharp reaction to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing support for India's efforts to defend its sovereignty - a reference to the military stand-off in Ladakh - has stressed that...

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"Do Gaz Ki Doori, Wear Mask": PM Reminds Bihar Voters As Polling Begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people in Bihar to go out in large numbers and vote in the first phase of the election to the state assembly, asking voters to maintain coronavirus safety...

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Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh Ruined Madhya Pradesh: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Congressman-turned-BJP Rajya Sabha member Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday termed his former colleagues Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh as siblings who "ruined" the state.

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LIVE Updates: Voting For 1st Phase Today, 71 Seats Go To Polls

More than two crore voters in Bihar will decide the fate of 1,066 candidates today across 71 assembly segments in the first phase of elections.

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Will Nitish Kumar Get A Fourth Term? Voting Begins In Bihar Today

The three-phase election in Bihar that would decide if Nitish Kumar gets a fourth term as the Chief Minister, begins today with voting on 71 of the state's 243 seats. His challenger is RJD's Tejashwi...

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LIVE Updates: Over 79.46 Lakh Coronavirus Cases In India So Far

With a jump of 36,370 fresh COVID-19 cases in a day India reported the lowest number of new coronavirus infections in the country since mid-July, taking its tally to 79.46 lakh, government data...

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Time For Change: Sonia Gandhi's Video Message Day Before Bihar Polls

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly election, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today made a fervent appeal to voters to herald change in the state and build a 'new Bihar', alleging that the JDU-BJP government...

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Multi-Crore Fake Billing Racket Busted, Stacks Of Cash Seized

The Income Tax Department has busted a fake billing racket, involving bank officials, running into several hundred crores based on documents seized during its raids on Monday at 42 locations across...

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Voting For 1st Phase Of Bihar Election Tomorrow; 71 Seats Go To Polls

More than two crore voters in Bihar will decide the fate of 1,066 candidates tomorrow across 71 assembly segments in the first phase of elections.

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Tejashwi Yadav's 11 Questions For PM Modi Ahead Of His Rallies In Bihar

RJD leader and Mahagatbandhan's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav has posed 11 questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Bihar on October 28.

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Halloween 2020: When Is Halloween? Here Are 10 Fun Facts

Halloween 2020: An ancient Celtic festival, Halloween is celebrated on the last day of harvest in European countries and America. Over the years, Halloween is celebrated worldwide and has become very...

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What BECA, Key Defence Agreement, Means For India, US: 10-Point Guide

India and the United States have a number of key defence agreements, most notably BECA, during the 2+2 India-US ministerial dialogue today. Long in the making, Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement...

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Tamil Nadu Custodial Deaths: CBI Says Father-Son Beaten From 7:45 pm-3 am

In the custody death of a man and his son in Tamil Nadu in June, the CBI says it has been established that the two were tortured for over six hours by policemen. They were beaten so brutally that...

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"PM Has 6 Siblings": Tejashwi Yadav On Nitish Kumar's "8-9 Children" Jibe

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took no names in his taunt at an election rally about "having eight to nine children in the quest for a son" but his intended target, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)...

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Mike Pompeo Pays Tribute At National War Memorial In Delhi

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper on Tuesday attended the wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in the national capital.

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Government To Challenge Vodafone's Rs 20,000-Crore Tax Case Win: Sources

The government will challenge an international arbitration decision favouring the Vodafone Group on a retrospective tax demand of Rs 20,000 crore, sources say.

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BJP's Khushbu Sundar Detained During Protest Amid Manusmriti Remarks Row

Actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar, who joined the BJP earlier this month, was detained by the police in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district today while she was on her way to lead a protest against...

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36,370 Fresh Covid Cases In India, Lowest 1-Day Tally In Over 3 Months

Coronavirus: 36,370 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, total cases at 79.46 lakh; 488 deaths in 24 hours, 1,19,502 total deaths

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Indian Fishermen Attacked Allegedly By Lanka Navy Over Trespass, 1 Hurt

A group of Indian fishermen were attacked allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy personnel for allegedly trespassing into the island nation's territorial waters.

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Nitish Kumar Won't Ever Become Chief Minister Again, Says Chirag Paswan

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the face of the ruling aliance with BJP, is holding multiple rallies, including in his hometown Nalanada today. Mr Kumar, 69, is up against the opposition...

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Supreme Court Verdict On Court-Monitored Probe In Hathras Case Today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment today on a batch of pleas which have sought a court-monitored probe into the Hathras case, in which a Dalit girl was allegedly brutally raped...

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Sushil Modi, BJP's Old Warhorse, Tested Amid Party's Twin Bihar Troubles

Sushil Kumar Modi, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister, has been the quintessential organisation man with formidable clout as the BJP's tallest leader in the state.

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Union MInister Attacks Tejashwi Yadav Over 10 Lakh Jobs Promise

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday lashed out at Mahagathbandhan chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav over his jobs' promise and asked how many jobs he had created when his party had over 12...

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Live: India, US Third 2+2 Dialogue Today, Defence Pact To Be Signed

With a focus on regional security cooperation, India and the United States are set to hold the third 2+2 ministerial dialogue on Tuesday during which both the sides will sign a military agreement to...

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"Read History": Jyotiraditya Scindia To Congress Leader On Traitor Remark

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday lashed out at Congress leader Praveen Pathak, asking him to "read history before opening his mouth."

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Petitions To Be Filed In Top Court Against NRC Officer's "Delete" Order

At least two stakeholders in the Assam National Register of Citizens case have decided to approach the Supreme Court with fresh petitions, challenging the state NRC coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma's...

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MK Stalin Writes To PM Modi Over OBC Quota In Medical Colleges

DMK President MK Stalin sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention urging him to ensure implementation of the OBC reservation in medical admission this year. Mr Stalin said that it is...

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Updates: India's Covid Tally Crosses 79 Lakh-Mark, Over 1.19 Lakh Deaths

New coronavirus infections reported in India in a span of 24 hours dropped below 50,000 for the second time this month, while the new fatalities registered during the same period fell under 500 after...

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There Will Be Four Revolutions In Bihar: Union Minister

Ahead of 243-member Bihar assembly elections, BJP leader and Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Sunday wooed voters by promising that there will be four revolutions in the state to increase people's...

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Stubble Burning: Supreme Court Agrees To Request After Centre Assures Law

The one-man committee to oversee steps to tackle stubble burning was suspended by the Supreme Court today as the Centre said it would create a permanent body through legislation to deal with annual...

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Relief For Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Over Government Bungalow Rent Dues

The Supreme Court today put on hold contempt action against Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank for not paying rent for his government bungalow in Uttarakhand, where former chief ministers enjoyed...

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Dussehra 2020: Share Vijaya Dashami Wishes, Facebook, WhatsApp Messages

Happy Dussehra 2020: On Dussehra, effigies of Ravana symbolizing the evil are burnt with fireworks marking the destruction of the demon. Take a look at the Vijaya Dashami Wishes, Happy Dasara Images,...

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Rs 1-Cr Currency Note Flowers Offered To Telangana Goddess On Dussehra

As part of the Dussehra festivities, the Kanyaka Parameswari Goddess temple in Telangana has been decorated with origami flowers made of currency notes valued at more than Rs 1 crore. The substantial...

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Consider Bihar As My Family, Working For Its Development: Nitish Kumar

The campaigning for the first phase of the high-decibel Bihar Assembly Elections will end today evening.

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Top Court Rejects Tamil Nadu's Plea On 50% OBC Quota In Medical Colleges

The Supreme Court today turned down a batch of petitions -including by the Tamil Nadu government -seeking 50 per cent OBC reservation in Tamil Nadu for All India Quota seats in state-run medical...

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Third Phase Human Trial Of Covid-19 Vaccine To Begin In Bhubaneswar Soon

The third phase of the human trial of the indigenous vaccine against COVID-19, COVAXIN, will commence at a private hospital soon, an official said.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Tests Positive, Hospitalised

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on the advice of doctors. In a message, Mr Pawar said his health...

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Kullu Dussehra: Significance Of Dussehra In Himachal's Kullu Valley

Dussehra 2020: In the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Dussehra festival is world famous. The week-long Kullu Dussehra celebrations start after Vijaya Dashami and goes on for 7 days. Read about the...

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Physical Poll Rallies In Madhya Pradesh Can Be Held For Now: Top Court

Physical election rallies in Madhya Pradesh can be held for now, the Supreme Court said today, putting on hold the Madhya High Court'smove to restrict physical political rallies in nine districts in...

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Tejashwi Yadav's "Onion Garland" For BJP In Last Mile Of Bihar Campaign

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav this morning was seen holding up a garland of onions, hitting out at the centre over the rising prices of the vegetable. Mr Yadav's attack comes two days...

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Anti-Drug Agency Arrests Actor For Buying Drugs In Mumbai: Report

A 30-year-old television actress was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau after she was allegedly caught buying drugs in Mumbai, an official said on Monday.

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Ex Union Minister Dilip Ray Sentenced To 3 Years' Jail In Coal Scam Case

Dilip Ray, former union minister, sentenced to 3 years in jail in coal scam case

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"Jail Right Place For Him": Chirag Paswan Sharpens Attack On Nitish Kumar

Two days before the Bihar election, Chirag Paswan, stepping up his attacks on Nitish Kumar over allegations of corruption, said he believed "jail is the right place" for the Chief Minister. "It is not...

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Dussehra 2020: Bathukamma Celebrations Conclude, Know Why It Is Special

Dussehra 2020: Bathukamma, the famous flower festival of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, that takes place during the ten days of Navratri, ended on Sunday. Bathukamma festivities are about worshipping...

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"Hurt" CPM Wants Bengal Governor To Take Down Photos With Ailing Leader

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has been severely criticized for publishing photographs of ailing former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya on Twitter.

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India Covid Tally Past 79 Lakh With 45,148 New Cases, 480 Deaths In A Day

Coronavirus: 45,148 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, 79.09 lakh total cases so far; 480 deaths in 24 hours, 1,19,014 total deaths

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At India-US '2+2' Talks, Key Defence Agreement Expected Before US Polls

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper are on their way to New Delhi for the third edition of the 2+2 talks with their Indian counterparts, Foreign Minister S...

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Protests In Darjeeling After Missing Gorkha Leader Resurfaces In Kolkata

Three days after the absconding Darjeeling leader Bimal Gurung, who led a violent agitation for a separate state Gorkhaland, resurfaced in Kolkata, his rivals currently in control of the hill station...

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Tejashwi Yadav: Lalu Yadav's Savvy Heir Awaits Primetime Success

He may be leading an opposition front called the "Grand Alliance" that includes three major political blocs, but Tejaswi Yadav's arsenal in this election looks nothing like his opponent Nitish...

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Fake Currency Racket Busted In Assam, Four Arrested

Four people were arrested for their alleged involvement in printing fake currency notes, Assam Police said on Sunday.

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US Welcomes India's Rise As A Leading Regional, Global Power

The United States welcomes India's emergence as a leading regional and global power, the US State Department said ahead of the 2+2 ministerial in New Delhi.

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LIVE Updates: Over 78.64 Lakh COVID Cases In India, Recovery Rate At 90%

With 50,129 new COVID-19 cases, India's total coronavirus cases surged to 78,64,811 on Sunday, as per the Union Health Ministry. With 578 new deaths, the death count mounts to 1,18,534.

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"No Separate Culture, 'Miya' Museum For Bangladeshi Migrants": Assam Minister

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has hit out at a Congress MLA's proposal to have a museum in Guwahati to highlight the culture and heritage of the "Miya" community - the name given to...

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Ahead Of Madhya Pradesh Bypolls, Congress MLA Joins BJP

The Congress party suffered another setback in Madhya Pradesh a week before the bypolls when a fourth MLA, Rahul Singh, resigned from the state assembly earlier today.

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Chirag Paswan's Nod To Ram Temple Supporters: "One For Sita In Bihar"

Lord Ram is "incomplete without Goddess Sita" and a temple for her will be built at Bihar's Sitamarhi, Lok Janashakti Party's Chirag Paswan said today in what was seen as building on the BJP's...

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"Don't Expect You To... ": Omar Abdullah On Minister's Article 370 Remark

Omar Abdullah took a swipe at Ravi Shankar Prasad today over comments on the restoration of Article 370 in J&K, reminding him that India's judiciary was independent and asking him not to second-guess...

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For "Nitish-Free Government", Chirag Paswan's Message To BJP Voters

Chirag Paswan, whose rebellion against Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal United is speculated to be backed by the BJP, stepped up his campaign today, seeking votes even from the BJP voters who do not...

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"This Year, Buy Local Products While Celebrating Festivals": Says PM Modi

Greeting the country on Dussehra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded people to remain "vocal for local" while shopping for festivals during his monthly radio address, Mann ki Baat, today. He also...

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Bihar Candidate, Supporter Shot Dead While Campaigning, Accused Attacked

A Janata Dal Rashtravadi party candidate and one of his supporters were shot dead during their poll campaign in Bihar's Sheohar, while the suspected attacker was also attacked, the police said on...

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"Light A Lamp For Soldiers": PM's Dussehra Greeting On "Mann Ki Baat"

PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat" wishes Dussehra, says: "We have to light a lamp for soldiers who're serving nation away from homes"

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Maan Ki Baat Highlights: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Former PM Indira Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to buy local products for the festive season as he praised Indians for exercising patience during festivals to keep coronavirus at bay.

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India Should Be Bigger Than China In Power And Scope: RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India needs to grow bigger than China in terms of shakti and vypati (power and scope), adding the world knows that country's...

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Happy Dussehra 2020: Greetings And Messages For Your Friends And Family

Dussehra or Vijayadashami is an important Hindu festival signifying the victory of good over evil. The annual festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world.

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"Want Tension At Border To End": Rajnath Singh After "Shastra Puja"

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accompanied by officers and jawans, performed the "Shastra Puja" - the customary worship of weapons on Dussehra - at Sikkim's Sherathang, less than 2 km from the Line...

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India Records 50,129 New Coronavirus Cases, Over 78.64 Lakh Cases So Far

India has logged 78,64,811 coronavirus cases so far with 50,129 new infections.

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Economy On Road To Recovery? A Ground Report From UP's Industrial Area

A decline in COVID-19 cases nationally and a slight revival of demand in some sections of the economy amid the festive season, appear to have stirred hopes among businesses of economic recovery.

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"He is Tired": Tejashwi Yadav's Dig After Nitish Kumar's Latest Outburst

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has lost his cool more than once while campaigning for the state elections in the last few days, was targeted by his ex-deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav this...

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Delhi Records 4,000 Covid Cases For Second Day Amid Nationwide Decline

The national capital on Saturday recorded 4,116 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike in 35 days, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 6,225, according to a Delhi government...

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Updates: Chirag Paswan To Visit Sitamarhi, Ashwini Choubey In Buxar Today

Campaign for Bihar assembly election is in full swing. Union Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey is campaigning in his parliamentary constituency Buxar.

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UP Teen Thrown Off Terrace For Resisting Harassment, 3 Arrested: Police

A 15-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Mau district was physically assaulted and thrown off the terrace of a house for objecting to harassment by three men, the police said. The girl and the accused...

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"Not How You Talk About Friends": Joe Biden As Trump Calls India "Filthy"

White House challenger Joe Biden has yet again slammed US President Donald Trump, just days before the United States elects its next leader, over his choice of words as he accused Mr Trump of a poor...

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Wife Of Police Officer Probing Hathras Case Found Dead At Home

The wife of a senior Uttar Pradesh police officer, who was part of the SIT set up by the state government to probe the Hathras murder-gangrape case, allegedly committed suicide at their home here on...

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Amarinder Singh, Sukhbir Badal Trade Charges Over Bills Against Farm Laws

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday traded charges over the state's bills against the Centre's farm laws, with both accusing each other of colluding...

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Clashes Break Out Between Top Sikh Body, Others During Protests In Punjab

A clash broke out between Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) task force and Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee on Saturday during a protest by the latter over demand of FIRs against SGPC...

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Updates: India's COVID Tally Crosses 78 Lakh-Mark, Over 1.17 Lakh Deaths

India's coronavirus count has crossed 78 lakh with a jump of 53,370 cases in the last 24 hours, government data shows. And 650 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to...

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Delhi Cop Kidnapped, Stripped Over Argument With Bus Staff, 2 Arrested

A Delhi Police constable - who had reportedly stopped a crowded private bus on hearing a woman's scream for help - was kidnapped by the driver and his son, beaten, stripped, and filmed while being...

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PM Modi Inaugurates 3 Developmental Projects In Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three projects in Gujarat- one each related to farmers' welfare, healthcare and tourism development- via video link from New Delhi on Saturday.

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"All Indians Have Right To Free Covid Vaccine," Says Arvind Kejriwal

The coronavirus vaccine - when one is ready - should be available to all Indians for free, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Saturday, amid controversy over the ruling BJP listing free Covid...

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Watch: TMC's Nusrat Jahan Dances, Plays Dhak Amid Durga Puja Celebrations

Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan was seen immersed in Durga Puja festivity in Kolkata - dancing and playing traditional drum or dhak - as West Bengal celebrates its biggest festival of the year.

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Union Minister's "Myth" Barb At China Amid Border Standoff In Ladakh

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in developments that took place in the last few months, has broken the myth of some countries that they have a powerful army, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said...

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"Gandhis Don't Care...": Prakash Javadekar On Alleged Rape In Punjab

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar took a swipe at Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today over the rape and murder of a six-year-old Dalit girl - whose father is a...

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Madhya Pradesh Girl Dies By Suicide After Error In NEET Score: Police

A student in Madhya Pradesh died by suicide after mix-up in her score for the national entrance test for medical colleges, NEET, revealed she got 6 out of 720 when she had actually done quite well in...

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61% Of Covid Recoveries Reported From 6 States/Union Territories: Centre

About 61 per cent of the total recovered cases from COVID-19 are from six states and UTs of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, the Union health ministry said...

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India-US Dialogue To Lay Down Next Steps For Global Cooperation: Official

The 2+2 India-US ministerial in New Delhi next week would review the accomplishments and lay down the next steps for the global cooperation between the two largest democracies in the world, a senior...

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Mizoram Schools To Stay Closed For "Covid-19 No-Tolerance Fortnight"

Mizoram has decided to close all schools and hostels from Monday for two weeks as the state observes "Covid-19 No Tolerance Fortnight", officials said.

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Why It Is Nitish Kumar Versus Everyone In This Bihar Election

Nitish Kumar's "Sushasan Babu (Mr Good Governance)" tag is at stake as he fights for a fourth straight term as Bihar's Chief Minister. The heckling at his rallies and pro-opposition slogans raised...

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Over 53,000 New Cases In A Day As India's Covid Tally Passes 78 Lakh-Mark

India's coronavirus count has touched 78 lakh with a jump of 53,370 cases in the last 24 hours, government data shows.

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Tejashwi Yadav Hits Back At Nitish Kumar, Reiterates 10 Lakh Jobs Promise

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, who has made unemployment in Bihar a major poll issue, released the party poll manifesto today reiterating his promise of 10 lakh jobs and better health...

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Chirag Paswan Targets Nitish Kumar Again, This Time Over Alcohol Ban

Days before Bihar election, the biggest since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Lok Janata Party chief Chirag Paswan kept up his attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This morning, he...

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Cash, Gold Ornaments Worth Over Rs 87 Lakh Recovered From Accountant

The CBI on Friday recovered cash and gold ornaments worth over Rs 87 lakh during searches at the premises of a senior accountant who works in the office of Imphal accountant general, officials said.

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Bihar Assembly Polls: RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Releases Poll Manifesto

Bihar politician Lalu Yadav will come out of jail on November 9 and a day later, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will have his farewell, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav said on Friday,...

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On Camera, Bengaluru Men Save Babies As Heavy Rain Floods Streets

Dramatic visuals of a man rescuing a new-born baby from a flooded area in south Bengaluru offer a glimpse into the state of India's Silicon Valley after heavy rainfall hit the city on Friday.

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BJP Calls For Action Against Mehbooba Mufti Over "Seditious Remarks"

Hours after Peoples' Democratic Party chief Mehooba Mufti spoke at her first press conference since being released from 14 months of detention, the BJP on Friday accused her of making "seditious...

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2 Pilots Onboard US Navy Plane Killed In Aircraft Crash In Alabama

The crew of a US Navy aircraft was killed today when the two-seat airplane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Alabama, according to the US Navy.

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Ashtami Navratri Day 8: Puja Vidhi, Mantras And Muhurat

Navratri Ashtami 8th Day: All nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Maha Ashtami Puja. Kanjak or Kanya Pujan is an important part of Durga Ashtami. At the end of Mahashtami on Durga Puja,...

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87-Year-Old Maharashtra Doctor Braves Pandemic To Treat Villagers

While the COVID-19 phase led to hardships for many, healthcare facilities in villages were severely affected, but even during this crisis, an 87-year old doctor from Chandrapur continued braving the...

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Himachal Pradesh's Sach Pass Covered In Snow After Fresh Snowfall

Sach Pass in Chamba got covered in a blanket of snow after receiving fresh snowfall on Friday.

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Updates: Astrazeneca, Johnson & Johnson To Resume Vaccine Trials In US

Drugmakers AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson both said on Friday that they are set to resume their paused COVID-19 vaccine trials in the United States -- providing a glimmer of hope as the number of...

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"Howdy, Modi!" Trends On Twitter After Trump's "India Filthy" Remark

Congress leader Kapil Sibal took a deeply sarcastic swipe at the government today, hours after US President Donald Trump slammed the country for its "filthy air"

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"PM Modi Bows Before Migrants But Refused To Help Them": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the migrant crisis during the coronavirus lockdown and Chinese aggression at the border as he addressed a series of...

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Durga Ashtami: Muhurat And Significance Of Maha Ashtami

Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is the most auspicious day of the ten-day Navratri and Durga Puja. Kanjak or Kanya Pujan is an important part of Durgashtami. Kanjak involves the ritual of inviting eight...

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Facebook India Policy Head Questioned By Parliament Panel For 2 Hours

Facebook executive Ankhi Das, whose name came up in a controversy over alleged bias by the social networking giant in dealing with hate speeches, was questioned for two hours by a parliamentary panel...

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Rajeev Saxena Gets Interim Bail Till December 11 In AgustaWestland Case

A Delhi court on Friday granted interim bail to businessman Rajeev Saxena till December 11 in connection with a case related to the scam related to the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.

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Amazon Won't Appear Before Parliament Panel On Data Protection: Sources

Amazon has refused to appear before a joint parliament committee looking into the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, parliament sources told NDTV.

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Karnataka Colleges To Reopen On November 17, Online Classes Optional

The Karnataka government has decided to reopen colleges in the state from November 17. This includes engineering, diploma, and degree colleges. This decision was taken today at a meeting headed by...

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Nitish Kumar Was MIA When Migrants Walked Home: Tejashwi Yadav At Rally

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav aimed at a series of jibes at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during an election rally in the state's Nawada district today, criticising the JDU boss for staying at home...

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NIA Court Rejects Tribal Activist Stan Swamy's Bail Plea

A special NIA court today rejected the bail plea of Stan Swamy, the tribal rights activist and Jesuit priest arrested earlier this month for his alleged involvement in the 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence...

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BJP's Free Vaccine Promise Shows It's Discriminatory Nature: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for promising free COVID-19 vaccine to those who vote for BJP in Bihar elections through its manifesto and said it shows the...

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"Opposition Wants To Bring Back J&K Special Status": PM At Bihar Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his first rally in Bihar for elections next week, referred to criticism of his government's move to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370...

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PM Modi In Bihar Election Rally: Top 5 Quotes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the state's handling of coronavirus pandemic in Bihar as he addressed his first rally in the state for the election starting next...

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"If Nitish Kumar Government Had Not Acted Fast...": PM On Covid In Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his first rally in Bihar for the election starting next week, said if Bihar's Nitish Kumar government had not acted fast, there would have been many more...

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Happy Durga Puja: Shubho Saptami Today, Know About Nabapatrika

Durga Saptami: Today is the the second day of Durga Puja 2020. On Saptami, Nabapatrika is the main ritual. Significantly it is very popular among the farmers in rural Bengal and on this day they pray...

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Watch: In Naval Exercises At Arabian Sea, Missile Sinks Old Ship

In a video released by the Indian Navy, an old, decommissioned guided missile frigate of the Godavari class has been sunk by an anti-ship missile fired by INS Prabal, a corvette.

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54,366 Fresh Coronavirus Cases In India, Total Cases At 77.61 Lakh

India's coronavirus count has touched 77.61 lakh with a jump of 54,366 cases in the last 24 hours, government data shows. 690 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 1,17,306.

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India, China Get Richer As Virus Hits US Wealth: Credit Suisse

The pandemic that's led to more than 1 million deaths globally has also led to a decline in individual wealth, yet household wealth largely held up and even increased in China and India.

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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi First Rallies In Bihar Today

With campaigning for the Bihar elections in its final week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address public rallies in the state today for their respective...

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Fire At Mumbai Mall, 3,500 People Evacuated From Adjacent Building

Fire breaks out in Mumbai mall, 3,500 people evacuated from adjacent residential building

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Election Body Goes To Top Court Against Madhya Pradesh Campaign Curbs

The Election Commission has approached the Supreme Court against Madhya Pradesh High Court's move to restrict physical political rallies in nine districts in the state in view of the coronavirus...

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"Look At Russia, India, The Air Is Filthy": Trump At Presidential Debate

US President Donald Trump today alleged that India, China and Russia do not take care of their air, while America does, reiterating that he withdrew from the Paris climate accord as it would have made...

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Navratri 7th Day: Maa Kalaratri Puja Vidhi, Mantra And Bhog

7th Day of Navratri: Today marks the 7th day of Navratri and the day is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri. The puja of Kalaratri is done on Saptami. Kalaratri Mata is considered as the fiercest form of Maa...

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Covid-19 Cases Cross 77 Lakh In India

The number of coronavirus infections reported in a span of 24 hours remained below 60,000 for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday as India's caseload went past 77 lakh, while recoveries have...

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"Bengal Always Led Way For India": PM In Virtual Address On Durga Puja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to icons of Bengal as he addressed Durga Puja pandals as the five-day celebrations began in the state.

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People Of Bengal Have Made India Proud, Says PM Modi: Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata via video conferencing today as the five-day celebrations begin in West Bengal amid the pandemic.

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Parties Flouting COVID-19 Rules With Impunity, Says Election Commission

The Election Commission today said political parties have been putting candidates and the general public at the risk of COVID-19 infection by not following the guidelines issued by it.

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Happy Durga Puja 2020: On Shasthi Today Know How To Do Durga Puja At Home

Durga Shasthi today: Maa Durga has arrived from Kailash Parvat with her four children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesha. On Shasthi, Goddess Durga is welcomed amid the sound of dhak or...

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Government Warns Twitter Over Location Settings Showing Leh In China

The government has warned Twitter over its location settings showing Leh in China, asking the social media giant to "respect sensitivities of Indian citizens", government sources said.

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Final Trial Of Nag Missile Successful, Ready For Induction Into Army

In a major boost for the indigenisation in defence sector, India today successfully carried out the final trial of the Nag anti-tank guided missile after which the weapon system is now ready for...

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BJP Promises 19 Lakh Jobs, Free Covid Vaccination In Bihar Manifesto

The BJP today promised 19 lakh jobs and free croronavirus vaccination for all in its manifesto for the Bihar election starting next week.

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Chirag Paswan's Birthday Wish For "Guardian" Amit Shah Amid Campaign Heat

Chirag Paswan today used his birthday wishes for Union Home Minister Amit Shah to demonstrate his loyalty to the BJP while steadily sharpening his attacks on its ally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish...

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Bihar Assenbly Election 2020 Live Updates: BJP Releases Poll Manifesto

The Bharatiya Janata Party today released its manifesto or Sankal Patra for the state of Bihar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

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Amit Shah Turns 56, Birthday Greetings Pour In For The Home Minister

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister turned 56 today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and other leaders greeted Amit Shah on his birthday. Actor Kangana Ranaut and Kailash Kher led...

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"Is Mamata Banerjee Ceding Gorkhaland?" Congress, BJP On Bimal Gurung

The sudden reappearance of Bimal Gurung and his switching of loyalty from NDA to Trinamool has drawn fire from rivals, especially on the incendiary issue of Gorkhaland statehood.

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US Proposal On H-1B For Speciality Jobs May Affect Hundreds Of Indians

The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations which allowed companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs...

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Chirag Paswan's "Jail For Scams" Threat In Fresh Attack On Nitish Kumar

Chirag Paswan, in a series of tweets today, targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over what he called five years of corruption and pledged to send all those involved to jail if he came to power...

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55,839 Fresh Coronavirus Cases In India, Total Cases At 77.06 Lakh

India's coronavirus count has touched 77.06 with a jump of 55,839 cases in the last 24 hours, government data shows. 702 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 1,16,616. ...

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As Amit Shah Turns 56, PM Wishes Him "Long Life In Service Of India"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave his wishes to Home Minister Amit Shah on his 56th birthday and thanked him for his contribution towards the country's progress.

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PM To Join Durga Puja Event In Bengal Today In BJP's Big Push For Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata via video conferencing today as the five-day celebrations begin in West Bengal amid the pandemic.

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Maharashtra Withdraws Blanket Consent To CBI To Probe Cases In State

The Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra on Wednesday withdrew the general consent it extended to the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct probe in the state, setting up grounds for a...

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NDA Will Get Two-Thirds Majority In Bihar: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will get two-thirds majority in the Bihar assembly election.

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Indigenously-Built Stealth Corvette INS Kavaratti To Be Commissioned Today

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane will commission the last of four indigenously built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes "INS Kavaratti" into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on...

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"Thought You Knew Constitution": Amarinder Singh Slams Arvind Kejriwal

Replying to a tweet by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal questioning the legality of Punjab's amendment bills passed in the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on...

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Brazil Volunteer Dies In AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial

Brazilian health authority Anvisa said on Wednesday that a volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University has died, stating it had received data...

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Hindu Rao Doctors Urge PM Modi To Resolve Salary Crisis

The resident doctors association (RDA) of the civic-run Hindu Rao Hospital on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a resolution of the crisis over the pending salaries of medics of...

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Congress "Synonymous" With Anti-National Forces, Alleges BJP

The BJP on Wednesday alleged that the Congress stands with "anti-national" forces after the wife of Siddique Kappan, a Kerala journalist arrested by the UP Police on terror charges when he was on his...

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Wait For PM's Rallies, BJP Shrugs As Tejashwi Yadav Draws Huge Crowds

The huge crowds at opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav's rallies are "natural" and "happened even during his father Lalu Yadav's rallies" but the picture will change when Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

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High Court's Puja Pandal 'No-Entry Zone' Order Partially Eased

A day before Bengal's biggest festival begins, the Calcutta High Court today eased its order which declared Durga Puja pandals "no-entry zones" for visitors amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. After...

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Kota-Like Coaching City, Grand Sita Temple Among Chirag Paswan's Promises

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan has promised to set up a "coaching city" similar to Rajasthan's Kota, Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar and Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, if voted to power, so that...

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Government Bringing Tech To Make India's Borders "Impregnable": Amit Shah

Country's Home Minister Amit Shah remembered the 343 police personnel who died of COVID-19 in the line of duty and appreciated the country's police force for being on the frontline of the war against...

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"All Terrorists Raised In Madrassas": Madhya Pradesh Minister's Shocker

A BJP minister in Madhya Pradesh has alleged that madrasas or Islamic educational institutions are the breeding ground of fundamentalism and terrorism in the country.

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10 Lakh Government Jobs Offer By Tejashwi Yadav Rattles Nitish Kumar

Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav's promise of 10 lakh jobs and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's sharp response to it has fueled an acrimonious back-and-forth in the campaign for the Bihar election that...

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5 Killed, Over 30 Injured As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Maharashtra

At least five people were killed and 34 others injured when their speeding bus fell into a gorge in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district in the early hours of Wednesday, a police official said.

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5 Dead, 34 Injured As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Maharashtra

Five persons were killed and at least 35 injured after a bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge near Khamchoundar village in Nandurbar on Wednesday.

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PM Modi, Amit Shah Pay Homage To Policemen Who Died In The Line Of Duty

Police Commemoration Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Home Minister Amit paid homage to police personnel who died in the line of duty. PM Modi said police personnel always give their best...

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Fast, Cheap Coronavirus Paper Test To Be Soon Available Across India

A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, with scientists hopeful it will help turn the tide on the pandemic in one of the world's worst-hit nations.

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Mukesh Ambani's Jio Teams Up With Qualcomm To Ready 5G In India

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms Ltd. is working with Qualcomm Inc. to develop 5G solutions and accelerate efforts to bring the high-speed network to the world's No. 2 mobile market by...

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"Outrageous": Women's Panel Chief Slammed For Raising "Love Jihad"

A meeting of National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma with Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday is being widely criticised as, according to the commission, she discussed...

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India Covid Tally At 76.5 Lakh With 54,044 Cases, 717 Deaths In A Day

Coronavirus: 54,044 fresh Covid-19 cases in India, 76.5 lakh total cases so far; 717 deaths in 24 hours, 1,15,914 total deaths

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"Principle Of Self-Determination Misused": India Slams Pak At UN

In a thinly-veiled reference to Pakistan, India said the principle of self-determination continues to be "deliberately misinterpreted and misused" by a particular nation and it was not established by...

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Leaders Criticise Sealing Of "Kashmir Times" Office In Srinagar

Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reacted sharply to the sealing of the office of ''Kashmir Times'' in Srinagar by authorities, while a group of about dozen journalists offered their...

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Chinese Soldier, Held After He Strayed Into Ladakh, Handed Back

A Chinese soldier, who was held after he strayed into Ladakh, washanded back to China on Tuesday night.

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Will Get Supplies From Abroad If Assam Border Blockade Not Eased: Mizoram

No breakthrough has been achieved in ground-level talks between Mizoram and Assam to resolve the inter-state border dispute in the Barak valley region, where several people were injured in a clash...

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Union Minister Launches Trial Run Of Delhi Buses On Hydrogen-Blended CNG

Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Indian Oil's compact reformer plant and launched the much-awaited trial run of Delhi's buses on Hydrogen-blended CNG...

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Punjab Passes Farm Laws To Counter Centre, Chief Minister Meets Governor

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday met Governor VP Singh Badnore after the state assembly unanimously passed four Bills against the Centre's farm laws and hoped that he will give his nod...

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Navratri Day 5: Skandamata Devi Puja Vidhi, Stotras And Colour Of The Day

Navratri 2020 5th Day: On the fifth day of Navratri, Skandamata Devi is worshipped. Maa Skandamata is the fifth avatar of Navdurga. According to Hindu scriptures, when Goddess Parvati became the...

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Centre To Ensure Covid Vaccine Reaches Every Indian, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned the nation against any laxity in the vigilance against coronavirus ahead of the festive season, saying all safety measures must be observed till a...

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Abhijit Banerjee Supports Giving Money To Durga Puja Committees By Bengal

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee has backed the West Bengal governments decision to support Durga puja committees of the state with Rs 50,000 each, saying that organisers need the...

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Centre Will Deliberate On Resolution Passed By Punjab Assembly: Minister

The Central government will deliberate on the resolution passed by the Punjab Assembly against the Farm Acts and will take a decision in the interest of farmers, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar...

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"Not Afraid To Quit": Amarinder Singh's 3 Bills Vs Centre's Farm Laws

"I am not afraid of resigning," Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said today after he moved a resolution in the state assembly against the contentious farm laws enacted by the centre recently.

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In Big Change, India Considers Trade Talks With Taiwan: Report

Support is growing within the union government to formally start talks on a trade deal with Taiwan as both democracies see relations with China deteriorate.

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Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor', May Turn 'Very Poor' By Tomorrow

Pollution levels dipped slightly in the national capital this morning due to favourable wind speed, though the air quality was still in the "poor" category.

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Punjab Brings Resolution In Assembly Against Centre's New Farm Laws

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today moved a resolution in the state assembly against the contentious farm laws enacted by the Centre recently.

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Watch: Navratri Garba Dance By Patients At A Mumbai Covid Facility

Navratri 2020 Day 4: Two videos of patients performing Garba dance at COVID-19 facilities in Mumbai have surfaced on social media. In one of the videos, a number of COVID-19 patients with masks on...

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"Phone Hacked, Asleep When Obscene Clip Sent": Goa Deputy Chief Minister

Goa Deputy Chief Minister Chandrakant Babu Kavlekar, accused by the opposition of sending porn clips to a WhatsApp group of social activists, has filed a police complaint alleging that his phone was...

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India's 1-Day Covid Cases Below 50,000 For First Time In Nearly 3 Months

India's COVID-19 tally neared the 76 lakh mark as the country reported less than 50,000 new coronavirus cases in a day for the first time since July end, government data shows. A jump of 46,790 fresh...

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For India, It's Business As Usual Despite Virus

India is on course to top the world in coronavirus cases, but from Maharashtra's whirring factories to Kolkata's thronging markets, people are back at work -- and eager to forget the pandemic for...

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"Anyone With Self-Respect Won't Continue": Sharad Pawar On Governor Note

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar hit out at the Maharashtra Governor over the latter's controversial exchange last week with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over the reopening of places...

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Puja Organisers To Seek Review Of 'Pandals No-Entry Zones' Order Today

Kolkata puja forum will seek review of Calcutta High Court's "pandal are no-entry zones for visitors" order today.

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India COVID-19 Tally 75.5 Lakh With 55,722 New Cases

With a spike of 55,722 new COVID-19 cases and 579 deaths, India's COVID-19 count crossed 75-lakh mark and reached 75,50,273 on Monday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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India Has One Of Highest Recovery Rates Due To Flexible Lockdown: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India has one of the highest recovery rates--88 per cent--because it was one of the first countries to adopt a flexible lockdown.

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Mukesh Ambani Reveals 3 Areas Where He Would Like To Leave His Legacy

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd., said India must redefine its manufacturing sector to boost growth.

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After Kamal Nath's Letter On "Item" Jibe, Shivraj Chouhan's Fresh Attack

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a fresh attack on Congress leader Kamal Nath after a clarification was issued by him over his ''item'' remark.

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In 6 Years, BJP Did Everything To "Divide And Rule": TMC's Derek O'Brien

After BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda accused the Mamata Banerjee government of "divide and rule" policy during his public address in Siliguri on Monday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek...

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"To Conquer The Unconquered...": BJP's Tejasvi Surya On New Role

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday assumed charge as the new president of the party's youth wing in the national capital and said that "we will work towards building political workers for 21st century...

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Navratri 2020 4th Day: Know About Kushmanda Devi Puja Vidhi, Stotras

Navratri 2020 Day 4: The fourth day of Navratri begins with the puja of Maa Kushmanda, the fourth avatar of Goddess Durga. Kushmanda Devi is often referred to as the 'Adishakti' or 'Adiswarup'....

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Punjab Aam Aadmi Party MLAs Spend Night In Assembly Over Farm Bill

MLAs of the opposition Aam Aadmi Party spent the night in the state legislative assembly building in protest against the Captain Amarinder Singh government not sharing the draft of a new law on...

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Doctors Meet North Delhi Mayor Over Pending Salaries, Give 7-Point Demand

Representatives of the resident doctors associations of three civic-run hospitals, who are currently agitating over their pending salaries, on Monday met North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash and presented...

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Conducts Survey Of Flood-Affected Areas

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy held an aerial survey and reviewed the flood-affected areas in the state as well as the situation of the Krishna river on Monday.

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139 Indians Stranded In Pakistan Return Via Attari-Wagah Border

A total of 139 Indian nationals returned from Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border on Monday as travel restrictions were imposed earlier due to the coronavirus-induced lockdowns.

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50% Indians Likely To Have Had Covid By February: Government Panel

At least half of the country's 1.3 billion people are likely to have been infected with the new coronavirus by next February, helping slow the spread of the disease, a member of a central government...

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Fresh Case Against Retired Official Gokulnath Shetty In PNB Scam

The CBI has booked retired deputy manager Gokulnath Shetty, the main accused in the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud allegedly perpetrated by Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi, in a fresh case of...

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Changes Being Made In All Sectors for Country's Growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said necessary changes are being made in every sector to ensure growth and to make this decade India's.

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After Horrific Murder Of 4 Children In Maharashtra, Police Suspect Rape

There is massive anger in north Maharashtra's Jalgaon over the murder and alleged rape of four minor siblings - two girls aged 13 and 6 years, and two boys aged 1 and 8 years old. The children from...

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"Political Vendetta": National Conference On Farooq Abdullah Questioning

Senior politician Farooq Abdullah was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate today in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. His party National...

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Happy Navratri 2020: Know About Origin Of Rangoli, A Design For Each Day

Happy Navratri: Rangolis are unique to Indian culture. Rangolis symbolize festivities, cheer and a general sense of wellness around us. No Indian festival is complete without rangolis. During...

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As Tejashwi Yadav Supports Chirag Paswan, Double Worry For Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been at the receiving end of barbs from opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav as well as ally-turned-rival Chirag Paswan in the Bihar election campaign. The only...

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My Father's Relationship With PM Modi "Incredible": Donald Trump's Son

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have an "incredible" relationship, said the US President's son Donald Trump Jr, adding that the two leaders understand that India and America...

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Singer Accuses UP MLA, His Son, Nephew Of Rape, Case Filed: Police

Three men, including NISHAD party MLA Vijay Mishra and his son, were booked on Sunday for allegedly raping a 25-year-old singer, police said.

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Tamil Nadu Shepherd's Son Who Cracked NEET Needs Help To Study Medicine

A Tamil Nadu student, the son of a shepherd father and a tailor mother, has not only cracked the all-India medical college entrance exam NEET, but topped among candidates from states government...

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High Court Dismisses Kerala Plea Against Airport Lease To Adani Group

The Kerala High Court has dismissed the state government's petition against the Adani group managing Thiruvananthapuram airport.

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As Maharashtra Faces Crop Crisis, Top Leaders Visit Flood-Affected Areas

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and veteran politician Sharad Pawar has backed Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray amid attack from the opposition on delay in visiting flood-affected...

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"Penance": Shivraj Chouhan's 'Silent Protest' Today Against Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a "silent protest" today over former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's "item" remark against a former woman colleague who switched over to the...

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BJP Chief's Tough Warning For MLA Who Defended Aide Accused In UP Firing

Ballia firing: BJP chief JP Nadda demands explanation from MLA Surendra Singh who defended aide accused of shooting a man dead: sources

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India COVID-19 Tally 75.5 Lakh With 55,722 New Cases, 579 Deaths In A Day

Coronavirus: 55,722 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, total cases at 75.5 lakh; 579 deaths in 24 hours, 1,14,610 total deaths

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India, 4th Most Powerful in Asia, Cedes Strategic Ground To China: Report

China is closing in on the US as the most powerful country influencing the Asia-Pacific, as America's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic tarnishes its reputation, a study showed.

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Navratri Day 3: Chandraghanta, 3rd Avatar Of Durga Is Worshipped Today

Navratri 2020 Day 3: As we celebrate Navratri, know all about Ma Chandraghanta, who is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga, symbolises bravery and...

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India Buys Winter Gear From US On "Urgent Basis" Amid China Row: Report

India has bought high altitude warfare kits from the U.S. on an urgent basis, officials with the knowledge of the matter said, a sign that the country is preparing for an extended winter deployment...

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"Joe Biden Bad For India. We've To Understand China Threat": Trump's Son

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is not good for India as he could be soft on China, US President Donald Trump's son said at an event to celebrate the ''success'' of his book that talks...

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Covid Community Transmission Not Happening Across India: Health Minister

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said community transmission of the coronavirus infection is restricted to certain districts in a limited number of states, clarifying that "this is not...

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Mar Thoma Church Head Joseph Mar Thoma Dies

Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, theprimate of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, died early Sunday at a private hospital here after battling cancer.

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Direct Flight Between Goa, London Starts Under Air Bubble Arrangement

Direct Air India flight between Goa and London commenced from the Goa International Airport on Sunday.

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India's COVID-19 Tally Nears 75 Lakh With 61,871 New Cases

With a spike of 61,871 new COVID-19 cases and 1,033 deaths in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count reached 74,94,552 on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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"Confident Eknath Khadse Will Not Resign": Maharashtra BJP Chief

As reports in some sections of the media claimed that senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Eknath Khadse is set to join the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the BJP Maharashtra president...

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Favoured Article 370 Repeal Even When I Was In CWC: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that even when he was a member of the Congress Working Committee, he was in favour of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and...

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Jharkhand Teacher Kills Wife, 2 Kids, Dumps Their Bodies In Well: Police

A school teacher has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and two children and dumping their bodies in a well in Jharkhand's Palamu district over dowry-related issues, the police said today.

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"Kerala Paid Price": Health Minister On Easing Restrictions For Festivals

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in Kerala - confirmed infections increased by around 1.35 lakh between October 1 and 17 - is the result of "gross negligence during Onam", Union Health Minister...

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Will Meet PM Modi To Seek Help For Rain-Hit Farmers: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek assistance for farmers who have suffered losses due to heavy rains in Maharashtra.

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Arrested Under Arms Act, Man Escapes From COVID-19 Ward In Rajasthan

A 32-year-old man remanded to judicial custody in an Arms Act case fled from the COVID-19 isolation ward of the district hospital in Rajasthan's Bundi, police said on Sunday.

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National Security Act Against 3 Arrested In Madhya Pradesh Liquor Deaths

Madhya Pradesh has invoked the stringent NSA (National Security Act) against three bootleggers arrested after the sale and consumption of illicit liquor killed 12 people - most of whom were beggars or...

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People's Trust In PM Modi Will Benefit BJP In Bihar: Devendra Fadnavis

Amid the ongoing campaining in Bihar for the ensuing State Assembly polls, Bihar BJP poll in-charge Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that people''s trust on Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not only...

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"Second Wave Of COVID Can't Be Ruled Out In Winters": Expert Panel Chief

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths have declined in the last three weeks as the spread of the pandemic has stabilised in most of the states, Niti Aayog Member VK Paul said on Sunday, but,...

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Mumbai Metro Reopens Tomorrow After Months Of Covid Lockdown

Metro services in Mumbai - shut for more than six months because of the coronavirus lockdown - will reopen on Monday with the Ghatkopar-Versova Metro One line resuming operations

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Not To Avenge Lok Sabha Defeat, But To Fight For People: Luv Sinha

Facing the daunting task of taking on a three-time sitting MLA, Congress candidate from Bihar's Bankipur Luv Sinha on Sunday said he has decided to fight an "uphill battle" on his political debut by...

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PM Modi Congratulates New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern On Election Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Jacinda Ardern for getting re-elected as the Prime Minister of New Zealand and said that he is looking forward to working on elevating the...

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BrahMos Missile Successfully Test Fired From Navy's Stealth Destroyer

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired on Sunday from the Indian Navy's indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS Chennai, hitting a target in the Arabian Sea, the Defence...

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India Has Crossed Covid Peak, Says Government-Appointed Panel

India has crossed Covid peak, says government-appointed panel, stresses "protective measures must continue"

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Migrants' Hardships Theme Of Many Durga Puja Pandals In Bengal

Many Durga Puja committees in West Bengal have chosen the theme of the hardships faced by migrant labourers while returning home during lockdown to COVID-19 pandemic issue for the five-day festival...

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"Faith, Acceptability Have To Be Earned, Not Commanded": Top Court Judge

The seniormost judge of the Supreme Court Justice NV Ramana has said the greatest strength of the judiciary is the faith of people in it and judges must be "steadfast in holding on to their...

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"Palghar Incident Is Adharma But...": Sanjay Raut On Killing Of Sadhus

The Shiv Sena today claimed double standards by the media in its response to fatal attacks on sadhus, alleging that such deaths were portrayed as "adharma (injustice)" when they happen in Maharashtra...

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"Truth Over Lies": P Chidambaram Quotes Joe Biden Ahead Of Bihar Polls

Congress MP P Chidambaram on Sunday quoted US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and urged the people of Bihar - who will vote in Assembly elections starting October 28 - to choose "hope over...

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"Beti Bachao Or..": Gandhis Hit Out Over Women Safety In UP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government over media reports of rising incidents of crime against women in the state. Instead of protecting women, the state government...

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UP Man, Accused Of Killing Man In Presence Of Cops, Arrested

A man accused of shooting another man dead in presence of police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested.

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61,871 New Covid Cases In A Day Take India's Tally Close To 75 Lakh

India reported a daily jump of 61,871 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally near the 75-lakh mark, the Health Ministry data this morning showed.

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"Vigilant For Every Inch Of Land": Amit Shah Amid China Stanoff

Amidst the continuing standoff with China in Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Modi government is fully alert towards securing each inch of the country's land and no one can...

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India's Active Covid Cases Drop Below 8 Lakh For 1st Time In 1.5 Months

With a spike of 62,212 new cases and 837 deaths in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count reached 74,32,681 on Saturday according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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2 Suffer Burn Injuries In Clash Over 4-Foot Land In UP: Cops

Two persons received burn injuries in a clash between two families over a small plot of land, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural, Brajesh Shrivastav.

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Secularism Not Safe Without Religion-Politics Separation: Sitaram Yechury

Unless there is a strict separation of religion from politics and government, secularism cannot be protected, defended or put into operation in a proper sense,CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury...

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Centre Rushes High-Level Teams To 5 States Over Surge In Covid Cases

The sharp surge in daily COVID-19 cases of Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal has worried the central government, which has rushed high-level teams of experts to help control...

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"Shameful": BJP Hits Out At P Chidambaram's Comments On Article 370

BJP president JP Nadda on Friday hit out at the Congress over its demand for restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying since it has no good governance agenda to talk about, it is back to its...

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Watch: Chinook Helicopter Carries Debris Of IAF Helicopter From Kedarnath

A Chinook helicopter on Saturday took off the debris of Indian Air Force's MI-17 helicopter that caught fire following a collision with an iron girder while landing at the helipad near Kedarnath...

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Madhya Pradesh Cops Find Way To Curb Gun Violence - Bullets With QR Codes

Ahead of the Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh, police in Bhind district have launched an initiative, under which bullets are being stamped with Quick Response (QR) codes to easily trace the...

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Deepika Padukone, Other Actors On Fake Rural Job Cards In Madhya Pradesh

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone works as a migrant labourer in a village in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district - or so MNREGA job cards carrying her photograph would have you believe

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Meghalaya To Probe Reports Of Leakage From Uranium Waste Tanks

In a major development, the state government in Meghalaya has decided to probe into the reports of leakage of toxic waste from tanks containing uranium wastes in South West Khasi Hills district.

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Maharashtra Man Cheats Shopkeepers By Calling In Woman's Voice, Arrested

Police have arrested a man from Nalasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district for allegedly cheating several shopkeepers of thousands of rupees by making phone calls in a woman's voice to seek change...

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Jharkhand To Give Lungi, Dhoti, Saree For Rs 10 To The Underpriviledged

The Jharkhand government on Friday announced that it will give dhotis or lungis, and sarees to all families in the state living below the poverty line twice a year at a subsidised rate of Rs 10.

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9 Dead, Over 30 Injured In Accident Between SUV And Bus In UP's Pilibhit

At least 9 people have died and more than 30 people injured in a collision between an SUV and an Uttar Pradesh roadways bus in Pilibhit today, the police said.

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10-Day Mysuru Dasara Festival Begins In Karnataka Amid COVID-19 Shadow

The famous 10-day long Dasara festivities commenced in this palace city today with religious fervour, amid the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Delhi's Air Quality Continues To Remain 'Poor': Government Agency

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category this morning but is likely to improve slightly due to favourable wind speed, according to government agencies.

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62,212 Fresh Coronavirus Cases Take India's Tally Past 74 Lakh

Coronavirus: 62,212 fresh infections, 837 deaths reported in a day as India's Covid cases cross 74 lakh

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Happy Navratri: PM Modi Tweets Video On Shailputri Devi, Greetings, Stotras

Happy Navratri 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. PM Modi took to twitter and posted a video of Shailputri Devi with stotras or...

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Happy Navratri: PM Modi Tweets Video On Shailputri Devi, Greetings, Stotras

Happy Navratri 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. PM Modi took to twitter and posted a video of Shailputri Devi with stotras or...

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Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh Tests Positive For COVID-19

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh has tested positive for coronavirus following which he was admitted to a private hospital on Friday night.

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PM Modi Wishes For "Positive Change" As He Greets People For Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to people on the beginning of Navratri and wished them happiness, peace and prosperity.

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Declare Wet Drought In Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis To Uddhav Thackeray

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announce a wet drought in Maharashtra due to crop damage from heavy rains and begin the process of providing...

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BJP Leader Shot Dead In UP By Bike-Borne Men, Protests Break Out

A BJP leader was shot dead last night in Uttar Pradesh's Firozpur district. DK Gupta was targeted by three unknown attackers on bikes, police said.

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"Did Not Fire, Was Attacked": UP Man Wanted For Deadly Shootout On Video

Dhirendra Singh, wanted for allegedly shooting dead a man during an argument at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia in the presence of officials and policemen, emerged in a video late Friday, refuting...

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Happy Navratri 2020: Shailputri Puja, Ghatasthapana Today On Pratipada

Happy Navratri: The wait is over and the nine-day Navratri dedicated to worshipping the nine avatars of Goddess Durga or Shakti has arrived. Shardiya Navratri is the most auspicious and significant of...

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India's COVID-19 Tally At 73.7 Lakh With Over 63,000 Cases In A Day

India's COVID-19 count reached 73,70,469 on Friday with a spike of 63,371 new cases and 895 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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Man Shot Dead By Men On Bike In Uttar Pradesh: Cops

A man was was shot dead by three bike-borne men in Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh on Friday night, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sachindra Patel.

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Chirag Paswan's LJP Releases Second List Of Candidates For Bihar Polls

LJP chief Chirag Paswan Friday released the party's list of candidates for 53 Bihar assembly seats which will go to polls in the second phase and targetted the ruling JD(U) saying voting for it meant...

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Plea For Removal Of Maharashtra Government, President's Rule Dismissed

The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition seeking a direction for the removal of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra and President's Rule in the state.

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CBI, US Authorities Crack Down On Call Centre Fraud Targeting Elderly

In "an unprecedented coordinated effort", India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the US Department of Justice took simultaneous actions against a technical support fraud scheme, which was...

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India Has Gained A Decade Of Life Expectancy Since 1990: Lancet Study

India has gained more than a decade of life expectancy since 1990, but there are wide inequalities between states, according to a new study which assessed more than 286 causes of death and 369...

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"He Fired In Self-Defence": BJP MLA On Aide In UP Shooting That Killed 1

A 46-year-old man was shot dead in the presence of state officials and the police when a fight broke out at a meeting at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia yesterday.

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Watch: Hyderabad Official's Daring Rescue Op In Flood-Hit Telangana

A local corporator's daring night-time rescue of a man in flood-hit Hyderabad has earned him high praise on the internet, including Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao.

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PM Modi, Amit Shah Greet Naveen Patnaik On His Birthday

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union ministers, his state cabinet colleagues, BJD leaders and others across parties. The Biju Janata Dal chief turned...

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Marginal Improvement In Delhi's Air Quality, But Still In 'Poor' Category

Pollution levels reduced slightly in the national capital today with favourable wind speed helping in dispersion of pollutants, according to India Meteorological Department officials.

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PM Modi's Farm Move Can Turn India Into Food-Export Powerhouse: Official

Of all the controversial reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sprung on the market, the recent laws to liberalize farm sales could turn out to be the most far-reaching.

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Even Pak Handled Covid Better: Rahul Gandhi On IMF Projections For India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the Centre on Friday over IMF''s projection that the Indian economy is set to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, saying it was another "solid...

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Garba 2020: Watch Garba Dance In Unique PPE Costume In Gujarat

Garba Dance: Ahead of Navratri in Gujarat, a group of fashion designing students in Surat performed Garba wearing hand-painted costumes made of PPE material. Personal Protective Equipment or PPE...

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Best Time To Invest In India, Says Billionaire Banker Uday Kotak

Overseas investors should look to invest in Indian digital to consumer sector companies now as the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic makes valuations of businesses attractive, Asia's...

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India's Covid Tally At 73.7 Lakh; 63,371 Cases, 895 Deaths In 24 hours

Coronavirus: 63,371 new COVID-19 cases in India, 73.7 lakh total cases; 895 deaths in 24 hours, 1,12,161 total deaths

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Tripura Journalists Protest Against Alleged Threat By Biplab Deb

Wearing black masks, journalists from various parts of Tripura on Thursday held a demonstration here to protest against Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb's alleged threat issued to them last month and...

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Madhya Pradesh Teen Raped, Blackmailed By Men She Met Through PUBG: Cops

Three men were arrested on Thursday for allegedly gangraping and blackmailing a 14-year-old girl who they befriended while playing the popular mobile game PUBG.

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Indian Army Restores Damaged Grave Of Decorated Pak Officer In J&K

The Indian Army on Thursday said it has restored the damaged grave of a decorated Pakistani officer in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Nagaland Civil Society Meet Calls For Unity Among Groups As Talks Stumble

A crucial meeting between the Nagaland government and civil society groups on the Naga peace talks on Thursday passed a resolution to urge upon the Naga armed groups including the NSCN (IM) and the...

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Rains Claim 27 Lives In Three Western Maharashtra Districts

At least 27 people have died in rain-related incidents in Solapur, Sangli and Pune districts of Western Maharashtra, officials said on Thursday.

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Man Carrying Cash Reward Of Rs 25,000 Arrested After Encounter With Cops

A man, carrying a cash reward of Rs 25,000 on his head, was arrested following a brief encounter with police at Lado Sarai on Thursday evening, officials said.

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India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 73 Lakh With Over 67,000 New Cases

With a spike of 67,708 new cases and 680 deaths in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count reached 73,07,098 on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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Assam Senior Cop Arrested In Police Exam Paper Leak Scam

The Assam CID Thursday arrested superintendent of police Kumar Sanjit Krishna, who is the brother of the state chief secretary in connection with the police exam paper leak scam in the state.

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Metro Cities Serve As Prime Destinations For Narcotics: Centre

Metro cities in India serve as prime destinations for contraband and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in synchronised operations in Mumbai and other parts of the country, has made various seizures...

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Supreme Court Terms 2005 Law On Domestic Violence As ''Milestone''

Terming the 2005 law on protection of women from domestic violence as a "milestone", the Supreme Court Thursday said such offences against them is "rampant" in this country and face "violence in some...

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CPI, CPI(ML) Join Hands With Congress To Contest Assam Assembly Polls

The opposition Congress in Assam on Thursday announced that it has joined hands with two Left parties - CPI and CPI(ML) - for a united fight from the proposed platform of ''Grand Alliance'' against...

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"Only 4% Pollution In Delhi Due To Stubble Burning": Environment Minister

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today flagged off 50 inspection teams of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for field visits in Delhi-NCR to keep a watch on pollution hot spots...

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World Students' Day 2020: How APJ Abdul Kalam 'Ignited Minds'

World Students' Day: India is celebrating World Students' Day today. The birth anniversary of former President APJ Abdul Kalam on October 15 is observed as World Students' Day. Dr Kalam always...

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Arvind Kejriwal's Appeal To People Amid Rising Pollution, Haze In Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today launched a campaign to tackle air pollution in the national capital and urged people to switch off the engines of their vehicles while waiting at traffic...

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Court To Hear Perjury Case Against Woman Who Accused Chinmayanand Of Rape

The MP-MLA court in Lucknow on Thursday will hear the case of alleged perjury against the woman law student who had accused former Union Minister Chinmayanand of sexual assault.

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Agency To Pause News Channel Ratings To Review System Amid Ratings Row

Ratings agency BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) has decided to pause weekly ratings for news channels for three months as it reviews its system amid the row over fake ratings.

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Smoky Haze Envelops Delhi, Nearby Cities; Air Quality Now "Very Poor"

A layer of smoky haze set in over Delhi-NCR today with air quality in the region hitting 'very poor' levels, even as stricter anti-air pollution measures, including a ban on electricity generators,...

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Army Chief To Visit Nepal Next Month Amid Row Over Map

Army Chief General MM Naravane will travel to Nepal in the first week of November, the maiden high-level visit from India since ties between the two neighbours came under strain after the Himalayan...

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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's Birth Anniversary: Know His 10 Big Achievements

APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary: Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary is being celebrated today. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, at Rameswaram in...

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Dawood Ibrahim Link Suspected In Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: NIA To Court

Most-wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim's gang may have a role in the Kerala gold smuggling case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a court on Wednesday.

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Covid Did Not Stop India From Reforms; US Businesses Can Benefit: Envoy

The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped India from undertaking bold economic reforms, Indian envoy to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said, urging the American businesses to take benefits of these...

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67,708 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India In A Day, 73 Lakh Total Cases

Coronavirus: 67,708 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, total cases at 73.07 lakh; 680 deaths in 24 hours, 1,11,266 total deaths

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Focusing On Protecting People Remain Priority For India: IMF

India's priorities should be to protect the most vulnerable people, well targeted support and protecting small and medium sized enterprises so that they do not collapse as the country battles the...

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Dr Kalam's Birth Anniversary: PM Remembers India's 'People's President'

APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary: Fondly called the 'Missile Man', former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, is being remembered on his birth anniversary today. From being the people's President...

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