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BJP’s ‘Pasmanda Sneh Yatra’ postponed
Lucknow: The ‘Pasmanda Sneh Yatra’ to be launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been postponed, party sources said. The decision was taken in view of party Chief J.P. Nadda’s prior…
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MEA takes strong note of stapled visa issued to Indian sportspersons
New Delhi: India on Thursday said that it has lodged strong protest with China after some of the players were issued stapled visa, dubbing the action “unacceptable” and India reserves the right…
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Yamuna’s water level still above danger mark in Delhi
New Delhi: The Yamuna river in Delhi flowed above the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Thursday, though it started receding slowly in the evening, according to the Central Water Commission. The…
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INDIA bloc third meeting on August 25, 26 in Mumbai
New Delhi: The third meeting of the opposition parties of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will be held in Mumbai on August 25 and 26, sources said on Thursday. According to…
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Abu Dhabi draw: ‘Buy 2, get 1 free’ offer on Dh 15M Big Ticket
Abu Dhabi: The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Big Ticket Abu Dhabi is offering opportunities to 15 individuals to win two extra tickets for the…
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Venture Capital Investment declines to $77.4B: KPMG Report
New Delhi: Venture capital investment globally declined slightly to USD 77.4 billion across 7,783 deals in the June quarter as investors continued to hold back from making large mega-deals amidst uncertainties, a…
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Hyderabad: Man held for brandishing pistols in Rein Bazar
Hyderabad: One person has been arrested by the Rein Bazar Police for brandishing illegal weapons near a temple in the Old City. The police have seized two country-made weapons from his possession.…
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Condemnation motion passed in NDMC against Kejriwal
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) members on Thursday passed a condemnation motion during the council meeting against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. NDMC member Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that it…
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At least 5 killed as rains continue to wreak havoc in Telangana
Hyderabad: At least five people have been killed over the last few days in rain-related incidents as heavy downpour plummeted the state. The IMD had sounded red alert in nine districts, including…
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Changes in original schedule of ODI World Cup expected in coming days: Jay Shah
New Delhi: BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday that changes in the original schedule of the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup is expected to be made in next few days, without…
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UP: Man held for raping 5-year-old girl playing with his son
In a shocking incident, a 5-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 40-year-old man, who later tried to kill her, in Ramnagar area of Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district. The victim belongs to…
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Applications filed in SC seeking dismissal of pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation
New Delhi: Two separate intervention applications were filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking dismissal of the pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status…
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Centre hands over Manipur sexual assault, parade case to CBI
New Delhi: The CBI will probe the case of sexual assault on two women who were stripped and paraded by a mob in Manipur, a top government functionary said on Thursday, asserting…
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DGCA okays Air Asia, Air India Express merger
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday gave its go ahead to the Tata Group’s initiative to merge the budget airline AIX Connect (previously known as AirAsia India)…
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‘Opposition changed their jamaat’s name’: PM Modi on INDIA
Rajkot: In an apparent jibe at the new opposition bloc ‘INDIA’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said though “corrupt and dynast” people have changed the name of their jamaat (community), their…
