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Deadly winter: 15 died in Jan after inhaling angithi smoke in Delhi
New Delhi: The bitter winter cold in Delhi has taken a grim toll on its residents as 15 lives have been lost in January alone, with victims succumbing to smoke inhalation from…
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BJP govt in Rajasthan mulls ban on hijab in govt schools after MLA stirs row
Jaipur: After banning the wearing of hijab in Karnataka government schools and colleges, the Bharatiya Janata Party-run state government in Rajasthan is preparing to bring in a similar ruling for government educational…
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UP court sentences two persons to life imprisonment in murder case
Gonda: Two persons have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court here for killing a 17-year-old boy in 2020. Additional District and Sessions Judge Rajesh Kumar on Monday convicted Ram Kripal…
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Budget 2024: No major changes expected in taxation relating to capital market
New Delhi: Geojit Financial Services Chief Investment Strategist V. K. Vijayakumar said in the near-term, expectations regarding the budget will influence the market. Market does not expect any major changes in taxation…
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Those who glorify Godse will not be allowed to define idea of India: Congress
New Delhi: On Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, the Congress on Tuesday asserted that the true tribute to the father of the nation would be to not let the “flame of truth and…
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‘Modi’s guarantee’ a jumla, real issue in India is unemployment, inflation: Priyanka
New Delhi: Hitting out at the Centre over people seeking jobs in Israel, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said talk of five trillion dollar economy and Modi’s guarantee are just…
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Many Congress leaders set to join BJP next month, says Assam minister
Guwahati: Days after former Assam youth Congress president Angkita Dutta and former Congress MLA Bismita Gogoi joined the BJP, state minister Pijush Hazarika claimed that more leaders from the grand old party…
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US kick-starts five-week H1-B visas renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications
Washington: H1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the US, marking a significant change after nearly two decades. Up to 20,000 qualified nonimmigrant workers can…
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Work at Ram Janmabhoomi complex to restart on February 15
Ayodhya: Preparations are now underway to resume unfinished work at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya. Two tower cranes are being set up again on the western side of the temple while…
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AIM refutes ASI survey report on Gyanvapi
Varanasi: The Gyanvapi mosque management committee, Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM), has termed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the scientific study and survey of the mosque as an attempt to…
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Meat, beef shops to remain closed in Hyderabad today
Hyderabad: In view of Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, all sheep, goat, and cattle slaughterhouses, as well as retail meat and beef shops, will remain closed within the limits of the Greater Hyderabad…
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Earthquake of 3.4 magnitude strikes Leh, Ladakh: NCS
Leh: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Leh, Ladakh, on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. According to the NCS, tremors were felt…
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Cop suspended for dragging girl student by hair in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A policewoman, who dragged a girl student by her hair during a protest in Hyderabad last week, has been suspended. On Monday, Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty ordered the suspension of…
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CAA has been in demand of Hindu refugees since 1945: BJP leader
Kolkata: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that CAA, which has been the demand of Hindu refugees since 1945, is going to be fulfilled. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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US: Missing Indian student from Purdue University confirmed dead
Indiana: An Indian student studying at Purdue University who was reported missing since Sunday has been confirmed dead, according to the Tippecanoe County Coroner. According to the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office, officials…
