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Kharge’s silence on Cauvery row surprising: H.D. Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for “being silent” on the row with neighbouring Tamil Nadu over sharing water…
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Aadhaar-voter ID linking: Will make ‘clarificatory’ changes in forms, EC tells SC
New Delhi: The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that it would make “clarificatory” changes in its forms meant for adding new voters and updating records of old ones in the…
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RBI proposes 6-month deadline for banks to identify wilful defaulters
Mumbai: The RBI in its draft master directions issued on Thursday has proposed that lenders should label defaulting borrowers as ‘wilful defaulters’ within six months of an account turning non-performing asset (NPA).…
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Women’s reservation bill: Kapil Sibal demands statement from PM, HM
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Thursday demanded a statement from the prime minister and home minister assuring the House about completing the process of implementing the women’s reservation bill…
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Bengal to use only electric vehicles in administrative functioning
Kolkata: As a measure to control rising pollution levels in the state because of automobile fuel emission, the West Bengal government has taken a decision to only use electric vehicles for all…
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Allegations against Indian agents credible: Canada PM Trudeau
New York: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thursday reiterated that there are “credible allegations” that should be taken “extremely seriously” as he urged the government of India to work with his country…
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Don’t give platform to terrorists: Centre to TV channels amid Canada row
New Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Thursday advised TV news channels to refrain from giving platform to those belonging to proscribed organisations or facing charges of terrorism and serious crimes.…
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Adani bags Rs 13,888 crore worth contracts for smart meter installation in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Adani Group on Thursday bagged two contracts worth Rs 13,888 crore from a state-owned discom to install smart meters. A total of six tenders were awarded by the Maharashtra State Electricity…
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Red Sea Int’l Airport receives its first flight from Riyadh
Riyadh: In a historic milestone, Red Sea International Airport (RSIA) on Thursday, September 21, received its first flights from Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. Departing from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, the…
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Namaz rooms exist in Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu assemblies: Jharkhand HC told
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Assembly on Thursday informed the state high court that a separate room for offering Namaz exist in at least three states – Bihar, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. A…
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Looking for job in aviation sector? Emirates is hiring; check details here
Ever thought about starting a career in the aviation sector? Then there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has launched a major recruitment drive to hire experienced pilots for its A380 service. The…
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Why Indian batters don’t bowl? Blame it on five-fielder rule: Dravid
Mohali: The Indian cricket team think-tank’s urge to play more all-rounders in recent years has got a lot to do with the current crop of top-order batters not rolling their arms over…
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Dubai set to open world’s first floating mosque
Abu Dhabi: In a bid to boost religious tourism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai plans to open a first floating mosque in the world at the Dubai Water Canal next…
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From Canada to Turkey, Lawrence Bishnoi’s networks spread across the world
New Delhi: The incarcerated Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang’s nexuses operate in northern India, drawing their operations as far as Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and even abroad in countries like Italy, Armenia, Canada, America, Dubai,…
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Conspiracy hatched to end Naidu’s life in jail, alleges Lokesh
Amaravati: In the wake of a remand prisoner allegedly succumbing to dengue fever in Rajamahendravaram central prison, where TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu is currently lodged, party General Secretary Nara Lokesh on…
