Odisha government on Thursday prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season.
North Korea Continues a Barrage of Missile Tests
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The Mayor of Anchorage apologizes a day after defending mask opponents who wore yellow Stars of David.
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Abandoned Baby Found In Karnataka's Belagavi May Be Victim Of Black Magic
The child was found last week in a Belagavi village. She had several burn marks, particularly those of cigarette butts, including on private parts. An iInitial probe ruled out sexual assault. The...
Google Pays Tribute To Actor Sivaji Ganesan On His Birthday With A Doodle
Google today celebrated the 93rd birthday of Sivaji Ganesan, one of India's first method actors and widely considered among the nation's most influential actors of all time.
Live Updates: India Records 23,529 New Daily Covid Cases, 311 Deaths
India reported 23,529 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Thursday, an increase of 24 per cent from Wednesday when the country had recorded less than 20,000 cases. 311 related deaths were also...
European Union nations risk a new virus surge if they ease restrictions now, health officials warn.
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As Need in Afghanistan Grows Dire, Aid Groups Plead for Help
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Here’s a rundown of the legal challenges to New York’s vaccine mandate.
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To Repay Loans, Man Fakes His Own Kidnapping To Extort Money From Parents
The Delhi Police said on Thursday that a man faked his own kidnapping in order to extort money from his parents.
Ghulam Nabi Azad Condemns "Hooliganism" Outside Kapil Sibal's Residence
Congress leaders and members of the "G-23 grouping" on Thursday slammed "hooliganism" outside the residence of former union minister Kapil Sibal who had expressed dissatisfaction with the manner of...
Monsoon To Withdraw From October 6, Says Weather Office
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of northwest India will commence from October 6.
Need To Shed Archaic Norms For Military Modernisation: Army Chief
Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Thursday strongly called for "ruthlessly" shedding norms and archaic rules to speed up military modernisation and said the colonial era L1 concept under which contracts...
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Arrives In Jammu On 4-Day Visit
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Jammu on Thursday on a four-day visit to the union territory during which he will address a group of intellectuals and meet prominent...
CBI Summons Maharashtra Top Cop In Corruption Probe Against Anil Deshmukh
Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pande and Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte have been called by the CBI in connection with its corruption probe against former minister Anil Deshmukh, officials said on Thursday.
Top Court Plea Seeks Permission For Farmers' "Satyagrah" At Jantar Mantar
A farmers' body, which is protesting against the three farm laws passed last year, has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to the concerned authorities to allow it to stage Satyagrah' at...
Ethiopia Plans to Expel U.N. Officials Leading Aid Response in Tigray
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Why P Chidambaram Feels "Helpless" After Attack On Kapil Sibal's House
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday said he felt "hurt and helpless" by the attack on his colleague Kapil Sibal's home by some supporters of the party for questioning its leadership.
"Killed By Cops, People Know What Happened": Wife Of Dead UP Businessman
Meenakshi Gupta, wife of Kanpur businessman Manish Gupta, who was killed in a police raid in Gorakhpur on Monday, has asserted that she will seek justice for her husband at any cost. UP Chief Minister...
Cyclone Threat For Gujarat Recedes As Depression Moves Westwards
The threat of a cyclonic storm hitting Gujarat appeared to have receded by Thursday evening as remnants of cyclone Gulab which had turned into a depression moved away westwards.
India Hits Out At China, Rejects Fresh Allegations Over Eastern Ladakh Row
India hit out at China on Thursday for once again holding it responsible for the eastern Ladakh standoff.
"West Bengal Heading Towards Another Flood": State Irrigation Minister
With heavy rains lashing the state and Jharkhand and barrages in the two states discharging more water downstream, West Bengal is heading towards another round of floods, state Irrigation Minister...
Rajasthan Bans Sale, Bursting Of Firecrackers Till January 31
The Rajasthan government on Thursday banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the state from October 1 contending that smoke emanating from them affects the health of the people as the threat...
LIVE: Amarinder Singh Meets Home Minister Amit Shah In Delhi
Punjab's former Chief Minister and Congress veteran Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, amid speculation about his joining the BJP. Captain Amarinder Singh recently stepped down from...
Court Rejects Sachin Waze's Appeal For House Arrest After Heart Surgery
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Wednesday dismissed Mumbai Police officer Sachin Waze's appeal to be kept under house arrest for three months for recovery post heart surgery.
Prison Riot in Ecuador Leaves More Than 100 Inmates Dead
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LIVE Updates: By-Polls To Bhabanipur, 2 Other Bengal Seats Today
By-elections to Bhabanipur seat, where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting, and two other constituencies will be held today amid tight security and measures to tackle rain,...
Live Updates: India Records 18,870 New Daily Covid Cases, 378 Deaths
India reported less than 20,000 Covid cases for the second day in a row, recording 18,870 new cases, just marginally higher than yesterday's figures (18,795), and taking the cumulative infections to...
Health officials are buying millions of vaccines for Latin America.
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Zambia Arrests Liquidator In Indian Copper Firm Saga
Zambian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested the liquidator of a major copper firm for embezzling $9 million, the latest twist in the African nation's feud with India's Vedanta Resources.
Rahul Gandhi Sinking Congress, Don't Have To Do Anything: Shivraj Chouhan
Amid the ongoing political crisis in Punjab Congress, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and alleged that he was sinking the party.
United Airlines begins firing unvaccinated workers.
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Amid Punjab Fiasco, Over Dozen Chhattisgarh Congress MLAs Reach Delhi
As the suspense over the possibility of change in leadership in Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh continues, the political heat appears to be once again escalating in the state after over a dozen Congress...
US Senate Majority Leader Calls For Bolstering Economic Ties With India
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed solidarity with India and called for strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
Japan’s Likely Next Prime Minister Tries to Set Himself Apart
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Talk of Iraq Recognizing Israel Prompts Threats of Arrest or Death
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Punjab Reduced To "Tamasha", Says Arvind Kejriwal On 2-Day Ludhiana Visit
Creating political ground in an already politically heated state of Punjab with the Congress leadership in crisis, the AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday embarked on his 2-day visit to Ludhiana.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Gets Praise From Bill Gates
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the launch of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and said this will help ensure equitable, accessible...
Day Of Reckoning For Mamata Banerjee As Bhabanipur Set For Bypoll Today
The Bhabanipur legislative constituency of south Kolkata will today vote in a bypoll in which West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting. She must win this election to retain her chair....
Assam To Acquire Assets Of Defunct Paper Mills, Give 570 Crores In Relief
The Assam government will acquire the assets of two defunct paper mills of Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited and provide Rs 570 crore to its employees as part of a relief package according to an...
Cash Reward For Accused In Arunachal MLA Killing Raised To Rs 10 Lakh
The National Investigation Agency has raised the reward against the five cadres of the Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), involved in the killing of Arunachal...
No Clean Chit Given To Dera Chief In Sacrilege Cases, Says Punjab Police
Punjab Police Official Spokesperson on Wednesday trashed and termed all the allegations about giving clean chit to Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim case as bogus and baseless, the press note...
In Week of Words, It Often Seemed Like the Divided Nations
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Amid Tensions With U.S., Erdogan Praises Ties with Russia
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U.K. Labour Party Leader Makes a Firm Push to the Political Center
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Delhi's Private Liquor Vends To Be Shut For Over A Month Starting Friday
Tipplers in Delhi may face problems in getting their favourite brands in the next one-and-half months as around 40 per cent of liquor vends in the national capital that are run privately will shut...
"Misguided Missile": Akali's Sukhbir Singh Badal On Navjot Singh Sidhu
Taking a swipe at Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu who resigned from his post, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said the former is a "misguided missile" that...
RSS Chief To Visit J&K Tomorrow, 1st Visit Since Article 370 Abrogation
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will be on a four-day visit to Jammu from September 30.
Will Provide Rehabilitation To Incest Survivor: Panel To Top Court
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday told the Supreme Court there is no specific policy in place for the rehabilitation of rape and incest survivors in the national capital, but the Commission,...
Why the Governing Party Election Is the Main Event in Japan
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Japan’s Most Popular Candidate for Prime Minister Is Far From a Shoo-In
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German Election Leaves Merkel’s Conservatives in Disarray
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18 Suspended Over Irregularities In Top Rajasthan Exam
Taking strict action against those involved in alleged suspicious activities and irregularities during the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET)-2021, the state government suspended...
German Election Leaves Merkel’s Conservatives in Disarray
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Archana Puran Singh Memes Trend Following Navjot Sidhu's Resignation
Actor and TV personality Archana Puran Singh, who had replaced Navjot Singh Sidhu on ''The Kapil Sharma Show'', started to trend on the internet after the cricketer-turned-politician''s resignation as...
Arvind Kejriwal Launches "Deshbhakti Curriculum" For Government Schools
Every child in Delhi will be a patriot in the true sense, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal exuded as he launched the AAP government's ambitious ''Deshbhakti Curriculum'' on Tuesday.
"What Stands Compromised...": Congress Leader On Navjot Sidhu's Move
A former Punjab Congress chief has criticised his party colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu over "breach of trust", hours after Mr Sidhu resigned as Punjab Congress chief barely two months into the job.
Finance Minister Calls For Focus On Mental Health In Post-Pandemic Policies
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged the United Nations that post-pandemic policies must provide for adequate recognition of the mental wellbeing of vulnerable sections.
Senior Security Officer, Maoist Killed In Jharkhand Encounter
A 41-year-old deputy commandant-rank official of Jharkhand Jaguar, an anti-Maoist force of state police, was killed in an encounter in Latehar district on Tuesday, a senior official said.
Nuclear Disarmament Only Through Step-By-Step Process: Foreign Secretary
India will engage with all member states in a "spirit of openness" towards realising a nuclear weapons-free world, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday, reiterating that the goal...
77 People Rescued From Two Flooded Maharashtra Villages
A total of 77 people trapped in two villages in Beed district in Maharashtra amid heavy rains were rescued on Tuesday, officials said.
Pushed by rising housing costs, Berliners vote to seize big landlords’ property.
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Heavy Rain, Lightning Kill 13 In Maharashtra, Over 40 People Rescued
At least 13 people died in heavy showers, floods and lightning in parts of Maharashtra with the Marathwada region bearing the brunt of rain fury, while more than 40 stranded villagers were rescued.
No Possibility Of Fair Election In Bengal: BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya
A day after Dilip Ghosh demanded suspension of the upcoming by-poll for Bhabanipur constituency, BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said that the possibility of a fair election in...
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Rape-Murder, Fined Rs 1.5 Lakh
A POCSO court in Ghaziabad on Tuesday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping and killing a seven-year-old girl, and imposed a pecuniary fine of Rs 1.5 lakh on the convict.
2 Trekkers Die In Himachal Mountains, 14 Others Returning: Official
Two West Bengal trekkers of an 18-strong team died of extreme weather conditions near Khemenger Glacier in Himachal's mountains while 14 others are on their way back to safety after staying stranded...
Nothing Wrong In Changing Parties, But Not For Power: M Venkaiah Naidu
Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said there is nothing wrong in changing parties but it should not be done just for the sake of power.
Odisha Braces Up For Another Low Pressure After Cyclone Gulab
Barely hours after the remnant of Cyclone Gulab crossed the Odisha skies, the state is bracing up for another low pressure which is likely to dump by heavy rains in the state prompting the authorities...
North Korea Fires "Unidentified Projectile": South's Military
Nuclear-armed North Korea fired an 'unidentified projectile' into the sea off its east coast, the South's military said Tuesday.
Winner but Not Chancellor — Yet. The Race to Replace Merkel
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Dilip Ghosh's Attack Allegations "Drama For Attention": Trinamool MP
Trinamool MP Saugata Roy on Monday termed as "drama" BJP leader Dilip Ghosh's allegations that he was attacked during a campaign in poll-bound Bhabanipur.
Maps show where Merkel’s party lost ground: everywhere.
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A pharmacy owner pleaded guilty to illegally vaccinating children under 12.
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New Taliban Chancellor Bars Women From Kabul University
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Pushed by rising housing costs, Berliners vote to seize big landlords’ property.
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Why Haitians in Chile Keep Heading North to the U.S.
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Union Minister L Murugan, Trinamool's Sushmita Dev Elected To Rajya Sabha
BJP nominee S Selvaganapathy was declared elected unopposed to the lone seat in Rajya Sabha from Puducherry, the first time the party has got representation in the Upper House from the Union...
Delhi Hotels Fined, Issued Notices For Closure Over Sewage Treatment
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Monday issued showcause notices for closure to three hotels in the city for violating environmental norms.
Business and markets see continuity from Berlin, which they mostly like.
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Two transgender women win seats in the next German Parliament.
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Two transgender women win seats in the next German Parliament.
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Among Olaf Scholz’s goals: higher wages and a stronger European alliance.
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Rape Survivor Tries To Abort Foetus Watching YouTube, Hospitalised: Cops
A 25-year-old woman had to be rushed to a hospital after she tried to abort her foetus at home watching YouTube videos and her condition deteriorated
'We Remain Hopeful India-Pak Dialogue Can Happen': UN To NDTV
The United Nations is still hopeful of a dialogue between India and Pakistan "despite the tone and content of the remarks" exchanged between the two countries at the UN General Assembly, the...
In Emergency Meet, Punjab Ministers Pass Resolution In Support Of Farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today called an emergency meeting of the newly reconstituted Council of Ministers in view of the ''Bharat Bandh''
Visakhapatnam Airport Faces Severe Waterlogging Due To Cyclone Gulab
Visakhapatnam International Airport on Monday witnessed severe waterlogging following heavy rainfall due to cyclone ''Gulab'' in coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh.
India Hits Over 1 Crore Vaccinations In A Day For 5th Time
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 86 crore, with over 1 crore doses given on Monday, the Union health ministry said.
YouTuber Monson Mavunkal Sent To Judicial Custody For Alleged Fraud
YouTuber and Patron of Expatriates' Association Monson Mavunkal has been sent to judicial custody till October 6 for allegedly swindling Rs 4 crores from several people by claiming possession of...
Polls stayed open late in Berlin after long lines caused delays.
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Merkel’s Children: Migrants thank a chancellor by naming their children after her.
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LIVE Updates: Farmers Block Expressway Near Delhi
Farmer organisations have called a "Bharat Bandh" today as their protest against the new farm laws completes 10 months.
Coronavirus India Live Updates: Maharashtra Sees 3,206 Cases
The data from the health ministry also showed that 260 virus-related deaths were reported during the period, down from 290.
BJP Is "Jumla Party", Will Defeat It Across India: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday termed the BJP as a "jumla (rhetoric) party" and asserted that she would defeat the saffron camp across the country in the days to come.
Now, Biplab Deb's Controversial "Don't Fear Contempt Of Court" Comment
Chief Minister Biplab Deb said he would deal with instances where contempt of court may happen.
Farmers' 'Bharat Bandh' Today, Cops Warn Of Traffic Chaos: 10 Points
Farmer organisations have called a "Bharat Bandh" today as part of their long protest seeking withdrawal of three farm laws that they allege will give power to private firms to take over the...
For young Germans, climate change is the issue.
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German Election Results Herald Messier Politics and Weaker Leadership After Merkel
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Haryana Police Issues Advisory Ahead Of Farmers' ''Bharat Bandh'' Call
Bharat Bandh: Haryana Police said that elaborate arrangements have been put in place by the civil and police administration in Haryana according to directions of the state government.
Air Force Officer Arrested For Allegedly Raping Colleague In Tamil Nadu
The accused officer, a 29-year-old Flight Lieutenant, investigators say, had come from Chattisgarh for training at the Air Force facility near Race Course.
Merkel is leaving the German economy with trouble under the hood.
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Early German vote count shows a razor-thin lead for the Social Democrats.
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Would've Lost Galwan, Doklam If No Investment In Security: Army Vice-Chief
Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General C P Mohanty today said that if India wouldn't have invested in its armed forces, then the country would have lost the battles in Galwan and Doklam
BJP "Changed" Caste Of King Mihir Bhoj For Votes, Says Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav today accused the BJP of "changing" the caste of ninth-century ruler Mihir Bhoj and tampering with historical facts to secure the votes of a certain...
4 Teens Go For Swim In Brahmaputra After Tuition, Drown; 1 Missing
Three teenagers have drowned in Brahmaputra River and one is missing after they went for a swim at Pandu Ghat in Guwahati, capital city of Assam, on Sunday afternoon.
CBI Seeks 10-Day Custody Of 3 Accused In Seer's Alleged Suicide
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday moved an application in Prayagraj court seeking 10-day custody of the three accused in the case of the alleged suicide of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara...
"Left-Wing Extremism" Reduced To Only 3 Odisha Districts: Naveen Patnaik
"Left-Wing extremism" has been reduced to only three districts in Odisha, said state Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday.
Last-Minute Hitch For Congress Over Punjab Cabinet Overhaul Ahead Of Oath
Hours after Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi met Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday with a list of the names of the ministers of his new cabinet, sources said last-minute deliberation...
Cyclone Gulab Set To Hit Andhra, Odisha Today; Evacuation Ops On
The coastal districts in north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Odisha are on alert in view of a cyclone Gulab that is set to make landfall today evening. The cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall...
Case Against 27 As Congress Leader Accused Of Leading Mob Against BJP MP
The issue prompted the police to register a case against 27 persons, including the senior Congress leader and his daughter.
Coronavirus India Live Updates: Kerala Reports 16,671 New Cases
Kerala reported 16,671 new COVID-19 cases and 120 deaths on Saturday, taking the infection count to 46,13,964 and the death toll to 24,248.
New York weighs using the National Guard to replace unvaccinated health care workers.
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Pfizer boosters are recommended for many Americans, and Alaska faces its worst surge: The week in Covid news.
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PM Modi Invokes Chanakya, Tagore In His UN Speech
PM Narendra Modi at UN said if the United Nations has to keep itself relevant, it has to improve its effectiveness, increase its reliability.
"Talibani BJP" Can't Rule India: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee drew parallels between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Taliban.
New York weighs using the National Guard to replace unvaccinated health care workers.
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Icelanders Vote in Volatile Election With Climate in Mind
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UP Man Kills 5 Of Family In 20 Years For Land, Arrested: Police
All the family members were killed by Leelu (45) for ancestral land so that nobody could claim his share of the property.
Vaccine Certificates To Have Full Birth Date For International Travellers
People who have taken both doses of Covid-19 vaccines and want to travel abroad will have a CoWin vaccination certificate with their full date of birth, National Health Authority (NHA) chief Dr RS...
Summing Up Visit, PM Says India-US Ties To Grow Stronger
Summing up his three-day US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he had productive bilateral and multilateral engagements during his stay.
No Internet In Rajasthan's 5 Districts Today To Stop Cheating In Exam
REET: Mobile internet and SMS will be snapped in five districts of Rajasthan for 12 hours on Sunday as the state holds an important exam to select teachers for government schools, the state government...
Permanent UN Security Council Seat A Top Priority, Says India
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said reform of the UN Security Council and a permanent seat at the horseshoe table remains India's top priority, and under General Assembly...
North Korea Dangles Hopes for Summit and End-of-War Declaration
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Norway lifts coronavirus restrictions after 561 days.
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Political Strategist Prashant Kishor Has Registered As A Kolkata Voter
It has come to light that Prashant Kishor, who helped Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool, retain power in the recent West Bengal Assembly polls, had registered himself in Bhabanipur, where the Chief...
Evacuation Drive Begins As Odisha Braces For Cyclone 'Gulab'
Barely four months after Yaas' wreaked havoc in Odisha, the coastal state is bracing for another cyclone, 'Gulab', which is likely to make landfall on Sunday evening between Gopalpur and...
Efforts Taken To Start International Flights From Srinagar: Minister
International flight operations are likely to resume at the Srinagar airport as efforts are on to start services between here and Sharjah, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on...
Fundamental Rights Can't Be Denied Based On Economic Status: Judge
Access to fundamental rights cannot be denied to people based on their economic status, Supreme Court judge Justice Ravindra Bhat said.
Uttar Pradesh first state to administer over 10 crore COVID-19 vaccines: ACS Health
Uttar Pradesh is the first state across the country to administer over 10 crore COVID-19 vaccines to eligible beneficiaries, said Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad on Saturday.
Alberta’s ‘Best Summer Ever’ Ends With an Overwhelmed Medical System
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Chhattisgarh Minor Raped At State-Aided Institute, 5 Arrested: Police
The accused caretaker of the centre and its watchman, both aged 33, were arrested and two separate cases were registered in this connection, he said.
Action Against 7 UP Cops For Illegally Selling Seized Vehicles
During the investigation by a police officer, it was found that some police personnel were involved in the illegal sale of seized vehicle.
Canadians weigh in on the Meng deal: ‘What about the two Michaels?’
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Meng’s release could eliminate a source of friction between China and the Biden administration.
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A year after her arrest, Ms. Meng wrote of ‘helplessness, torment and struggle.’
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New York hospitals are poised to fire thousands of workers who are not vaccinated by the state’s deadline.
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Joe Biden Announces ''Quad Fellowship'' At Leaders' Summit in Washington
Noting the excellent progress made by the Quad, US President Joe Biden on Friday announced a new "fellowship" for the students of the member countries to pursue advanced degrees in "stem programs" in...
Man Carries Daughter's Body On Shoulder Across River As Bridge Washes Away
A man had to carry his dead daughter on his shoulders across a river in Beed in Maharashtra.
Pakistan Says U.N. Envoy of Old Afghan Government Should Vacate Seat
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China hawks criticize the Biden administration.
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In Britain, Rising Prices and Shortages Evoke 1970s-Style Jitters
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Who are the Canadians detained after Ms. Meng’s arrest?
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