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Kavitha flags ‘omissions’ in women’s reservation Bill
Hyderabad: As the women’s reservation bill was passed in the Lok Sabha, marking a legislative landmark for the country, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha, one of the key advocates for…
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Pilot resignations leave Akasa Air in ‘state of crisis’; CEO says airline is well-run with strong finances
New Delhi: Amid headwinds, Akasa Air on Wednesday said it is a well-run airline with strong finances, a day after telling the Delhi High Court that it is in a “state of…
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Jairam reminds Shah of Gujarat’s ‘reality’ revealed by Niti Aayog report
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming that he was boasting about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record as Gujarat Chief Minister…
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US says it supports Canada’s probe of Khalistan activist’s murder
Washington: The United States doubled down on its support for Canada in its ongoing diplomatic row with India, saying on Wednesday that “we support Canada’s ongoing law enforcement efforts” and that it…
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MCD official alleges assault by AAP legislator; FIR registered
New Delhi: An FIR has been filed by Delhi Police against Aam Aadmi Party (MLA) from Bawana, Jai Bhagwan Upkar, following accusations by the MCD’s Assistant Sanitary Inspector that the legislator assaulted…
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Allahabad HC directs CBI to conduct probe into recruitment for UP Assembly
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has raised doubts over the fairness of examinations conducted to recruit staff for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Council and directed the CBI to conduct a…
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Seriousness towards mental health necessary: Rajasthan top cop
Jaipur: Rajasthan Director General of Police Umesh Mishra on Wednesday said that in the current times, the problem of mental stress and anxiety has been continuously increasing. Keeping in view the problem…
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Nearly 7K Lord Ganesh idols immersed in Mumbai on 2nd day of festival
Mumbai: Nearly 7,000 Ganesh idols were immersed in Mumbai till 6 pm on Wednesday, the second day of the 10-day festival dedicated to the elephant-headed god, officials said. Several devotees bid farewell…
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UNESCO designates Saudi Arabia’s Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve as World Heritage site
Riyadh: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday, September 20, named Saudi Arabia’s Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve as a World Heritage site. The decision was made through a…
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Emirates Draw: Filipino expat to get Rs 5 lakh every month for 25 years
Abu Dhabi: A 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Filipino expat has been crowned as the second grand prize winner of Dirhams 25,000 (Rs 5,64,798) every month for the next 25 years in…
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World’s first-ever Mike Tyson boxing gym to open in Riyadh
Riyadh: The world’s first Mike Tyson boxing gym is scheduled to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh next month. The gym will be headed by Joe Gallagher, a celebrated…
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RS adopts resolution lauding scientists for Chandrayaan-3 success
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution lauding the scientists for the success of Chandrayaan-3 mission. The members endorsed the motion by thumping of desks after a discussion on…