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Rupee drops 8 paise to close at 84.74 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 8 paise to close at 84.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, dragged down by fresh foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex…
- India
Tejashwi promises three-fold rise in social security pension
Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday promised a more than three-fold rise in the amount paid to beneficiaries of social security schemes in Bihar, if the coalition headed by his party…
- Science
Over 77 pc of Earth’s land became drier in last 30 years: UN
New Delhi: Over 77 per cent of Earth’s land experienced a drier climate during the three decades leading up to 2020, compared to the previous 30-year period, according to a report released…
- India
CPI(M) urges SC to halt lawsuits seeking mosque surveys
New Delhi: The CPI(M) Politburo on Monday voiced concern over the spate of lawsuits filed across the country seeking survey of ancient mosques to verify the presence of temple ruins lying underneath.…
- India
Agra airport receives bomb threat
Agra: The Agra airport received a email bomb threat on Monday, prompting a thorough search by security agencies but “nothing suspicious was found”, police said. The Kheria Airport serves as a civil…
- India
Mosque survey report ready, says Sambhal court commissioner
Sambhal: The survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid at Sambhal expected on Monday, was not presented by the advocate commissioner entrusted with it, after he sought an extension of 15 days…
- India
Delhi polls: AAP fields Sisodia in Jangpura, Avadh in Patparganj in 2nd list
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced its second list of 20 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, fielding senior party leader Manish Sisodia from the Jangpura seat. Educator…
- India
Farmers’ protest: SC dismisses plea to clear road blockade
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and other authorities to immediately clear blockades on national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are…
- India
Jharkhand Assembly: CM Hemant Soren, ministers take oath as members
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday took oath as a member of the Jharkhand Assembly on the first day of the four-day session of the House. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna…
- India
Excise policy cases: SC to hear Sisodia’s pleas seeking relaxation of bail conditions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on December 11 AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s pleas seeking relaxation of bail conditions which require him to report to the investigating…
- India
Adani issue: INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament complex
New Delhi: Leaders of some INDIA bloc parties on Monday protested inside Parliament complex and raised slogans to demand a joint parliamentary probe into the Adani issue. Leader of Opposition in the…
- India
Bomb threats to Delhi schools: AAP accuses Centre of failing to ensure safety of residents
New Delhi: The ruling AAP on Monday voiced concern over the bomb threats received by several schools in Delhi, and accused the BJP-led Centre of failing to ensure safety of city residents.…
- India
ECI, SC urged to consider ‘public demand’ for ballot paper voting
Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has urged the Supreme Court and the Election Commission to take note of the “growing public demand” for ballot paper voting given “doubts” about the mandate…
- India
Two schools in Delhi receive bomb threats: Police
New Delhi: Two private schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Monday morning, an official of Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said. The DFS official said calls of bomb threats were received from…
- World
Will make it easier for people to come in legally: US President-elect Trump
Washington: Incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would go ahead with his plans to deport all illegal immigrants after entering the Oval Office and said at the same time…
