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Congress Likely to Lodge Complaint with EC over Madhya Pradesh's Minister's Remarks
Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development minister Imarti Devi claimed that Collectors across the state would help the BJP win the bypolls.
UP Govt to Open State's First Detention Centre for Illegal Foreigners in Ghaziabad
The detention centre will be an open jail for those foreigners who violate visa laws and will have a capacity of 100 people.
Tech Sell-off Weighs On Wall Street As Jobless Claims Rise
Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday after data showed high levels of weekly jobless claims, while technologyrelated stocks resumed their slide with Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc among the biggest drags on the Nasdaq.
Amit Shah Says PM Modi Improved Lives of 60 Crore Poor Citizens, Enhanced India's Stature Globally
Amit Shah, while greeting the prime minister on his 70th birthday, said under his leadership the country saw the launch of a string of welfare programmes for various sections of the society, especially the poor.
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.