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‘Spying is not in my blood’: Jitan Ram Manjhi responds to Nitish Kumar’s allegation
Patna: HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday sought to rebut Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s sensational allegation that he could play a role of a spy by passing on the strategy…
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Maha: Thane court extends custody of accused till June 22
Thane: As more facts emerge in the sensational killing of Saraswati Vaidya in Mira Road town, a Thane court on Friday extended the police custody of prime accused Manoj Sane till June…
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Dubai ranks top 10 prettiest cities for summer destinations
Abu Dhabi: Dubai, known for its skyscrapers and ultra-luxury, is no longer just a winter destination as it has bagged sixth position in most popular summer destinations in the latest global rankings.…
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Heavy rains in parts of Rajasthan due to Cyclone Biparjoy, rail traffic affected
Jaipur: Heavy rains occurred in some areas of Rajasthan on Friday under the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy which moved towards the state in the form of a deep depression following its landfall…
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Delivery boy thrashed in Bengaluru after girl cooks up kidnapping story
Bengaluru: A delivery boy has been thrashed by the people after an eight-year-old claimed that she was kidnapped by him — an accusation that eventually turned out false. The police said on…
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TN Minister V. Senthil Balaji stripped of cabinet portfolios
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji who is in judicial custody following the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged cash for jobs scam matter, has been…
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Three die of electrocution during relative’s cremation in Andhra
Amaravati: Three persons died of electrocution during the last rites of their relative in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Friday, police said. The incident occurred near a crematorium in Kuppam town of…
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Delhi HC refuses to interfere with arrest of M3M directors in money laundering case
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to interfere with the arrest of Basant Bansal and Pankaj Bansal, directors of Gurugram-based realty group M3M, in a money laundering probe linked…
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United States gets its first Muslim female federal judge
Nusrat Jahan Choudhury was appointed on Thursday as the first female Muslim federal judge for the Eastern District of New York. Congratulations to Nusrat Choudhury, legal director of the ACLU of Illinois, on her…
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Hate speech on TV channels is dividing society; how can this menace be checked?
Earlier this month, the passing away of former newsreader Geetanjali Aiyar brought back to mind her gracious and dignified bearing. It also reminded us of the days when the news was presented…
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City court grants ED 8 days custody of TN minister Senthil Balaji
Chennai: A local court here on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) 8 days custody of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act…
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Indian Haj pilgrims unhappy over lack of facilities at Azizia buildings in Makkah
Hyderabad: Their hopes of having a hassle free pilgrimage are turning sour this year. Particularly those Haj pilgrims who have proceeded through the State Haj Committees are having a tough time in…
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85 Odisha rail accident NDRF rescuers undergo assessment for PTSD, found ‘okay’
New Delhi: Eighty-five NDRF personnel who were part of the Odisha train accident rescue operations underwent a psychological assessment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on Friday, with an official saying they have…
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Manipur violence: Civil society groups urge PM to form court-monitored tribunal
New Delhi: With ethnic clashes continuing in Manipur, several civil society groups have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form a court-monitored tribunal to bring back normalcy in the state and demanded…
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62-year-old woman mauled to death by leopard in Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi: A woman was mauled to death by a leopard in a village in Chinyalisaur block here on Friday, the village head said. Bhagirathi Devi (42) was attacked by the leopard when…
