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Oppn Supports Govt on Key OBC Bill Amid Impasse But Won't Back Down on Pegasus
A law passed in 2018 had given power only to the centre to draw up the OBC list.
California Wildfire Now Second-Worst in State History
A preliminary investigation has suggested the Dixie Fire was started when a tree fell on a power cable owned by regional utility Pacific Gas & Company
Petrol, Diesel Price Remain Unchanged for Over 3 Weeks. Check Fuel Rates Today
Petrol, Diesel Prices August 9, 2021: In the month of July, the price of petrol was increased nine times while diesel price was increased five times.
Ridhi Dogra Supports Ex-husband Raqesh Bapat on Bigg Boss OTT Entry
After almost eight years of marriage, Ridhi Dogra and Raqesh Bapat got divorced in 2019. Raqesh is now a participant on Bigg Boss OTT.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned for The Day Amid Protest by Opposition Members
On the other hand, the treasury benches managed to get Rajya Sabha approval for two bills -- The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021 -- after the walkout.
Heavy Rain In Sichuan Causes Economic Losses, Houses Collapse - State Media
Heavy rain in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan has caused 250 million yuan ($38.57 million) in economic damage, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported late on Saturday.
Wolfsburg, We Have A Problem: How Volkswagen Stalled In China
In late December 2019, managers at Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg realised they might have a serious problem in China, the company's biggest market and ticket to its electric future.
Assam Adds 568 Covid Cases, 15 More Deaths
Assam's COVID-19 tally increased to 5,74,100 on Sunday as 568 more people tested positive for the disease in the state, the National Health Mission (NHM) said. The state reported 15 more deaths due to the disease, it said.
Micro Earthquakes Reported Along Telangana-Andhra Pradesh Border
The magnitudes of the earthquakes were 2.3, 2.7 to 3 on the richter scale.
Lebanon Responsible for Attacks, Hezbollah or Not: Israel PM
PM Naftali Bennett's comments came days after one of the heaviest flareups in violence between Israel and Hezbollah in several years.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Over 2.36 Cr UP Farmers to Receive Rs 4,720 Cr on Monday
Under the scheme, Rs 2,000 will be given to each farmer for the months of August, September, October and November through direct benefit transfer.
Byju's Announces Rs 2 Cr for Neeraj Chopra, Rs 1 Cr Each for Olympic Medal Winners
Byju's is rewarding the players for their efforts, sacrifices and achievement said Byju's founder and CEO Byju Raveendran
Bigg Boss OTT Launch Highlights: Shamita-Raqesh, Neha-Milind Make Connections; Divya Gets Nominated
Bigg Boss OTT makers have roped in 13 contestants who will show off their "over the top" avatars to win the trophy and secure a place in Bigg Boss 15.
Once Lagging, Europe Catches Up to the US in Vaccinations
The major factor holding back the EU initially was its decision to purchase vaccines as a bloc instead of as individual countries.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Ladakh Scraps Permit System for Tourists Visiting 'Protected' Areas; Major Crackdown Against Jamaat-e-Islami and Other Stories
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Total Chaos, Say Residents as Taliban, Afghan Forces Fight in Centre of Major City Kunduz
Kunduz -- in the far north -- would be the most significant to fall since the insurgents launched an offensive in May as foreign forces began the final stages of their withdrawal.