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Mosques Constructed on Encroached Govt Land Will Face Demolition, Says BJP MP Parvesh Verma
BJP MP Parvesh Verma noted that he had previously said that he will write to the Lt Governor for action if anyone complains to him regarding encroachment on government land for building temples or gurudwaras.
Economist Amit Bhaduri Expresses 'Pain at Throttling of Dissent', Gives Up JNU Emeritus Professorship
In his letter to the vice-chancellor of JNU, Amit Bhaduri expressed pain at throttling of dissent by the university administration.
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Who is Facing Espionage Charges Appears Before UK Court to Fight Extradition to USA
Julian Assange and his lawyers complained they weren't being given enough time to meet to plan their battle against US prosecutors seeking to put him on trial for WikiLeaks' publication of hundreds of thousands of confidential documents.
Eight Cops Among 19 Injured in Clash Between Two Communities in Telangana's Nirmal
Clashes broke out over a petty matter of some people riding motorcycles by removing silencers late on Sunday night with members of two communities engaging in arguments, followed by assault, stone-pelting and arson which continued beyond midnight.
'Forums Can't be Means of Obtaining Trappings of Power': SC Terms Fight Between Child Rights Commission, Bengal CPCR as 'Sad'
The apex court said these commissions must function only for the protection and betterment of children who have 'no voice', and in a 'spirit of cooperation' as they are in the 'nature of siblings'.
'Targets Particular Community': Activist Medha Patkar Says New Citizenship Law Cannot be Allowed
Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar said that the Citizenship Amendment Act is unnecessary and unjustifiable as it would lakhs of people in the list of 'doubtful citizens'.
29-year-old RPF Constable Held for Sodomising Mumbai Taxi Driver After Argument
The accused, identified as Amit Dhankad, was drunk at the time of the incident which occurred on Sunday late night. The accused also snatched Rs 850 in cash and a mobile phone from the cabbie.
Chopper Scam: Delhi Court Dismisses Christian Michel's Plea for Action against ED, CBI Officials
Christian Michel had moved the court seeking inquiry to be conducted into the entry of agency officials into the jail without seeking prior permission from the court.
Bank of England Eyes Rate Cut as UK Economy Stalls, Brexit and Political Uncertainty to Blame
Gross domestic product contracted 0.3 percent in November and grew only 0.1 percent in the three months to the end of November.
ICICI Bank Seeks Recovery of Amounts from its Former CEO Chanda Kochhar
In a monetary suit filed on January 10, the bank sought dismissal of Chanda Kochhar's petition and stated that the issue can be decided in a commercial suit.
'PM Doesn't Have Guts to Speak to Students on Economy': Rahul Gandhi Says After Oppn Meet on CAA, NRC
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told reporters on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was doing the biggest disservice to the nation by dividing it and distracting the attentions of people.
Samsung Galaxy Bloom Foldable Smartphone to Launch Next Month
Samsung will unveil its latest foldable phone, being touted as a rival to the Motorola Razr, on February 11.
Mahindra Scorpio Pickup Truck Used in Taiwan President's Campaign, Anand Mahindra Calls it 'Proud Moment for India'
Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, could not resist from expressing his happiness when he got to know about his company’s Scorpio Pikup car being inducted into Taiwan's Presidential campaign convoy.
SC Asks Senior Lawyers to Reframe Issues on Faith, Fundamental Rights Referred in Sabarimala Review
The top court however made it clear at the outset that it was not considering review pleas in the Sabarimala case.
Nearly 16 Lakh Less Jobs to be Created in FY20 as Economic Slowdown Hits Employment Sector: Report
According to the SBI research report- Ecowrap, there is a decline in remittances in a few states like Assam and Rajasthan, reflecting downsizing of contractual labourers.
Four Alleged Cattle Thieves Arrested After Opening Fire at UP Police
The accused, who were carrying five buffaloes in a mini truck, have confessed to have stolen 36 cattle at different places in the past.