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CWC resolution condemns suspension of 143 MPs; says democracy ‘under assault’
New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Thursday condemned the suspension of 143 MPs for remainder of Winter Session from the Parliament, saying it was done to ensure that “the Opposition…
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Govt inks pact for Rs 22,627cr Japanese loan to finance bullet train project
New Delhi: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with the Central government to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of 400 billion Japanese Yen (approximately Rs…
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Zomato offers to acquire logistics platform Shiprocket for $2 bn: Report
New Delhi: Online food platform Zomato has made an offer to acquire homegrown logistics solution provider Shiprocket for close to $2 billion (more than Rs 16,600 crore), media reported on Thursday. Zomato…
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2020 Delhi riots: Court rejects bail pleas of 2 accused in the larger conspiracy case
New Delhi: A court here on Thursday rejected the interim bail pleas of two accused in the case involving “larger conspiracy” behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Special Judge Amitabh Rawat was…
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Karnataka: NTCA asks for report on violations in Kali Tiger Reserve
Karwar: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) of the Karnataka forest department to submit a detailed report on the alleged violations of forest…
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Supreme Court disposes of 52,191 cases in 2023
New Delhi: In a major step towards reducing pendency, the Supreme Court has disposed of an unprecedented 52,191 cases in 2023, including delivering landmark judgements approving the Centre’s decision to scrap Article…
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Karnataka: Siddaramaiah unveils logo of Kogadu Hockey festival
Madikeri: In a momentous event on Thursday, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the logo of the Kodagu Hockey Festival, reinforcing the deep-rooted connection between Kodavas and the sport of hockey. Kodagu, often…
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Will remove tweet revealing minor victim’s identity, Rahul Gandhi tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that he will delete a tweet containing purportedly sensitive details about a minor girl who was allegedly raped and…
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Rupee falls 9 paise to settle at 83.27 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee fell by 9 paise to settle at 83.27 against the US dollar on Thursday, December 21, as withdrawals of foreign funds amid concerns over global trade disruption through the…
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Planning house party with alcohol in Noida? Apply for occasional bar licence
Noida: If you live in Noida or Greater Noida and are planning to throw a party at home or a community hall where alcohol could be served, you may as well consider…
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India gets consular access to Nikhil Gupta in Czech Republic
New Delhi: India received consular access on three occasions to Nikhil Gupta, who has been in a jail in the Czech capital of Prague following the US accusing him of involvement in…
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Lion hearted Lyon may overtake Shane Warne, says his captain Pat Cummins
Australia’s most successful off spin bowler Nathan Lyon entered the 500 club with a flourish when he dismissed Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf. Now Lyon has become the eighth bowler in the history of Test cricket to take…
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Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA
New Delhi: India once again asserted on Thursday that its “core issue” with Canada remains that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country. The comments of…
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Severed body parts of man found in Delhi; head missing
New Delhi: Severed body parts of a man, who is yet to be identified, were found packed in a polythene bag in an open drain near outer Delhi’s Baprola area on Thursday,…
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Countries around us reached the Moon but Pak not rising from the Earth: Nawaz Sharif
Lahore: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has held the military establishment responsible for the country’s economic woes, saying the countries around us have reached the Moon but Pakistan is not rising from…
