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Noida: 206 New COVID-19 Cases, Tally Nearing 11,000
Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Thursday recorded 205 new COVID-19 patients and the district's infection tally reached 10,908, official data showed. The number of active cases rose to 2,004 from 1,966 on Wednesday and 1,928 on Tuesday, according t...
NCP Says Modi Govt Did 'Surgical Strike' on Farmers by Banning Onion Export, Seeks Reversal of 'Tughlaqi' Move
The NCP is a key constituent in the MVA government in Maharashtra, a major producer of onion in the country. The Centre on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect, a move aimed at increasing availability and curbing price...
Kerala Gold Scam Case: NIA Quizzes Minister KT Jaleel for Eight Hours, Probe to Continue
The NIA wants Minister KT Jaleel to explain why the UAE consulate chose him to distribute Ramzan-related packets and why he did not inform the government and MEA about the same.
Only 14% Of England COVID-19 Tests Come Back In 24 Hours, In Sharp Drop As System Buckles
Only 14% of coronavirus test results in England came back within 24 hours last week, a sharp fall from the week before, according to data on Thursday that adds to pressure on a government fending off criticism that its strategy is collapsing.
'Thank You Rulers for Small Mercies While You Inflict Tragedies': PDP Leader Naeem Akhtar Released from Detention
Naeem Akhtar was among several mainstream politicians, including three former chief ministers of the erstwhile state — Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti — detained on the eve of the Centre's decision on August 5 last year.
Burundi Impunity For Abuses Continues, Says U.N. Report, As Another Mass Grave Opened
Impunity for rape, murder and other abuses is still widespread in Burundi despite a change of government, a U.N. report released on Thursday said.
Gujarat Govt Announces Schools to Remain Closed in View of Covid-19
During the announcement of Unlock 4.0, the Central Government had issued guidelines to all the states that they can allow students to attend schools for study guidance from September 21 on a voluntary basis.
Kangana Ranaut Defends Her 'Soft Porn Star' Barb at Urmila Matondkar: Sunny Leone is Accepted by Industry
After making remarks against Urmila Matondkar, Kangana Ranaut cited Sunny Leone's example and launched a fresh attack saying fake feminists are equating being a porn star to something derogatory.
Sushant Singh Rajput's Sister Shweta Singh Kirti Goes on Social Media Hiatus
In her post, Sushant's sister Shweta alludes to being unable to grieve properly on account of the social media conversations back and forth. Therefore, she will be on a digital hiatus for ten days.
After Rhea Chakraborty, Rakul Preet Singh Seeks Ban on Media Trial
Rakul Preet Singh has sought a directive from the court asking the media not to malign her image in public. Her name has cropped up during NCB investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's case.
Gulzar To Recount Encounters With Stalwarts Of Indian Cinema In Upcoming Book
From Satayajit Ray to R D Burman, and Kishore Kumar to Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, celebrated lyricist-writer-film director Gulzar will recount his encounters with stalwarts of Indian cinema, art, and literature in his new book slated to release in 2021, announ...
Maharashtra Cabinet Gives Approval for Recruitment of 12,528 Police Constables
The state cabinet has informed that all the 12,528 vacancies would be filled. The Supreme Court earlier this month stayed the implementation of 2018 Maharashtra law granting reservation to Marathas in education and jobs.
Walmart Foundation Announces Two New Grants to Help India's Smallholder Farmers
Delhi-based PRADAN will receive USD 1.9 million to launch its Livelihood Enhancement through Market Access and Women Empowerment (LEAP) program in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand in eastern India.
How Bhumi Pednekar Plans to Celebrate Sisterhood with Her New Film
Bhumi Pednekar plans to watch her new film, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare, with her sister Samiksha Pednekar, and calls it a special sister screening.
Centre's Committee to Study Ancient History Sans Dravidians and Women Kicks Up Row
Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy has launched a campaign against this committee, calling it an insult to Dravidians, who have not been appointed to the committee. In a series of tweets and statements, he has described it as an Aryan committe...
As Oppn Sharpens Attack, Jaishankar Reassures Congress MP of Govt Action on China Snooping Row
Reacting to the letter, Venugopal told News18 that he and his party would continue raising the issue despite reassurances from the government as they want to "know whether there was any lacunae".