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On Bhopal gas tragedy eve, survivors’ groups slam BJP over ‘denial’ of justice
Bhopal: On the eve of the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, four organisations representing survivors on Monday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of denying them justice and prolonging…
- India
Sanchar Saathi app downloads jump 10 times on Tuesday: DoT sources
New Delhi: The government’s cyber security and safety app Sanchar Saathi recorded a 10-fold jump in downloads on Tuesday, rising from a daily average of around 60,000 to nearly 6 lakh, DoT…
- Technology
Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week
Melbourne: Social media platforms must report monthly how many children’s accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week, a minister said Wednesday. Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat,…
- India
Snooping will never happen with Sanchar Saathi app: Scindia in LS
New Delhi: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said snooping is neither possible nor will it happen with the Sanchar Saathi safety app, amid a row over his ministry’s order asking smartphone…
- India
Have ensured that persons with disabilities lead life of dignity: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her government has strengthened institutional mechanisms to support persons with disabilities right from their birth through their entire lifecycle. Banerjee said the…
- Business
Silver futures hit record as rupee slumps to new low
New Delhi: Silver prices surged by Rs 3,126 to hit a fresh record of Rs 1,84,727 per kilogram on Wednesday while gold futures advanced to Rs 1,30,766 per 10 grams, tracking firm…
- India
SC allows entry of pregnant woman, her child into India from Bangladesh
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed on “humanitarian grounds” the entry of a pregnant woman and her eight-year-old child into India, months after they were pushed into Bangladesh. A bench…
- India
UP: BLO on SIR duty attempts suicide in Meerut
Meerut: A booth-level officer (BLO) deployed for special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meerut allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison due to alleged harassment and excessive workload, officials and family…
- India
UP launches action against infiltrators, order issued to make detention centres
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a major crackdown on alleged Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators across the state, and orders were issued to establish detention centres in every division of the…
- India
Bangladesh’s armed forces chiefs make rare joint visit to ailing ex-PM Zia
Dhaka: In a rare joint public visit, the chiefs of Bangladesh’s three armed services met ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the hospital where she is undergoing treatment, according to the…
- India
UP: Students, security staff clash at BHU after vehicle hits female student
Varanasi: Students and security personnel at Banaras Hindu University clashed late on Tuesday night, leading to heavy stone-pelting and damage to vehicles and chairs, officials said. Police and Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC)…
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Stock markets trade lower in early deals amid relentless foreign fund outflows
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and profit-taking by investors. Falling for the fourth day in a row, the 30-share…
- India
Muzaffarnagar police remove over 55 loudspeakers from mosques
Muzaffarnagar: Police have launched a drive against noisy loudspeakers in Muzaffarnagar city and removed more than 55 loudspeakers from various mosques for alleged violation of Supreme Court guidelines on sound limits, officials…
- World
FBI offers $50,000 reward for Indian man wanted in 2017 New Jersey double murder
New York: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information about an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder…
- India
Delhi’s air quality ‘very poor’ with AQI at 335
New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). With an AQI reading of 335,…
