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Israel Drops Objection To US Sale Of 'Certain' Arms To UAE
Israel said Friday it will not oppose the U.S. sale of certain weapon systems to the United Arab Emirates following an agreement with Washington to upgrade its own capabilities in order to preserve its military edge in the Middle East.
Depression Over Bay of Bengal Moving Away from WB Coast, No Heavy Rain Likely During Durga Puja Days
The depression over north Bay of Bengal has begun moving away from the West Bengal coast on Friday afternoon, lessening the possibility of heavy rainfall in the metropolis and its neighbouring districts during the Durga Puja days, the Met office said. L...
Harassed for Dowry, Pregnant Woman Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad
The woman's mother lodged a complaint stating that her daughter was pestered by her in-laws and her husband, a gym instructor, for additional dowry, they said.
Nearly One Third of Chennai Population Exposed to Covid-19: Serosurvey; TN Reports 3,086 New Cases
This was more than the number of those found affected by the virus during the first survey conducted in July.
Massive Fire Burns Records at Patna's Secretariat, RJD Calls it 'Conspiracy to Destroy Evidence of Scams During NDA Rule'
Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal cried foul. Party spokesman Chitranjan Gagan claimed that "it is a criminal conspiracy to destroy official documents and records".
Sharp Surge in September Domestic Wholesales Indicates Recovery in Auto Sector: Report
A sharp surge in domestic wholesales during September in segments such as tractors, passenger vehicles and two wheelers is indicative of a recovery in the automotive sector, CARE Ratings said in a report.
BJP Leader Baijayant Panda Draws a Pakistan Analogy, Faces Criticism from BJD Leaders
Panda's tweet came after senior journalist Ramesh Rath of Odisha Television Limited (OTV) was picked up by the police here on Thursday in connection with a viral fake sex video of a female BJD MP.
COVID-19: 183 New Cases, 190 Discharged, 5 Deaths In Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad district in Gujarat reported 183 new coronavirus positive cases on Sunday, taking its infection tally to 40,210, while five deaths, including four within city limits, took the toll to 1,889, an official said. He said 190 people were discharged...
Hindu Jagran Manch Member Injured In Knife Attack In UP's Bulandshahr, PAC Deployed
A Hindu Jagran Manch member was injured in an alleged knife attack by a city council member and two others in the district, officials said Sunday, as the administration deployed armed police to ensure there is no flare-up of tension. Police said the inc...
Maha CM Now Venturing Out Due To Constant Criticism: BJP
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil on Sunday took a dig at Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray saying that he is now venturing out of his house as he is continuously being criticised by the opposition party for not going out due to the pandemic. Thacke...
CBI Books Six Customs Officers in Bengaluru in Gold Missing Case
On October 12, 2020, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against two assistant commissioners, three superintendents of central tax and another officer.
Timeline: Thai Protests Grow In Defiance Of Ban
Antigovernment protesters in Thailand defied a ban on demonstrations for a fourth day on Sunday as they stepped up demands for the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha and reform of the monarchy.
Despite Past Democratic Wins, Trump Making A Play For Nevada
Democrats have kept Nevada in their column in every presidential election since 2004. In the 2018 midterm election, Democrats delivered a blue wave, flipping a U.S. Senate seat and bolstering their dominance of the congressional delegation and Legislature...
Egypt Releases Comedian After More Than 2 Years In Prison
Egyptian authorities released a comedian, who was working for a popular satirical television program, after more than two years in prison without trial, a rights lawyer said Sunday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Opt To Bowl Against KKR, Who Bring Back Kuldeep
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match, here on Sunday. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is back in KKR's playing XI in place of Prasidh Krishna. In another change, Pace...
Civil Aviation Min, DGCA Grants Exemption to NCRTC for Using Drones to Map Delhi-Meerut RRTS
The Civil Aviation Ministry and DGCA have granted a conditional exemption to National Capital Region Transport Corporation to use drones in carrying out GIS mapping for Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System.