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‘Ten days…’, Khap panchayats, wrestlers demand action on WFI chief
New Delhi: A number of khap panchayats and the protesting wrestlers on Sunday issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Central government, demanding action be taken against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief…
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Two Palestinian gunmen killed by Israeli forces in Tulkarm
Two Palestinian gunmen were killed on Saturday by the Israeli occupation forces during the storming of the Nur Shams camp in Tulkarm, in the northern West Bank, Palestinian media reported. The Palestinian…
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Over 40k women reported missing in Gujarat in last 5 years: NCRB data
The state of Gujarat has reported over 40,000 missing women over a span of five years, says the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. In 2016, 7105 women went missing; 7712 in…
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One-third of annual exploration projects are for critical, strategic minerals: GSI
Kolkata: Amid the buzz of the ‘green economy’, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is intensifying its exploration exercises for critical minerals, like lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements, with “one-third” of…
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Israelis protest for 18th week against judicial reform plan
Tel Aviv: For the eighteenth week in a row, thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to…
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WFI-affiliated Haryana body suspends 3 members for supporting protests against WFI chief
Hisar: The Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association (HAWA), which is affiliated with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has suspended its three members for their alleged involvement in the protest against Wrestling Federation…
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Real ‘terrorism’ is corruption, unemployment: Priyanka in Karnataka
Mangaluru: Corruption, looting, price rise and unemployment are the real “terrorism” in Karnataka today and the ruling BJP had failed to address the actual issues of people while the party was in power,…
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Manipur violence: AAI helps stranded passengers at Imphal airport
New Delhi: Amid unrest in parts of Manipur, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken various measures to help air passengers while airlines have waived rescheduling and cancellation charges for flights to…
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Telangana govt owes explanation on ORR leasing: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday found fault with the Telangana government for leasing out Outer Ring Road (ORR) to a private party for just Rs…
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UAE offer condolences to Prez of Rwanda over flood victims
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of condolences to Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, over the deadly floods that recently hit the country. He…
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I will hang myself if allegations proved: WFI chief Brij Bhushan
Lucknow: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment and intimidation by women wrestlers, has said that he would “hang himself if even a single allegation against…
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Minor girl sold for Rs 50,000 in Madhya Pradesh; 4 arrested
Raisen: Police have arrested three men and a woman for allegedly selling a 17-year-old girl for Rs 50,000 to a person in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district, an official said on Sunday. The…
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ASI agrees to survey Jama Masjid in UP’s Badaun
Lucknow: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has given an application in Badaun court, for carrying out a survey of the Jama Masjid there. A lawyer on behalf of the ASI appeared…
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Farmers lend their support to protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: In a powerful show of solidarity, representatives from various ‘khaps’ in Haryana gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday to extend their support to women wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation…
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Maha minor detained for derogatory social media post on Shivaji Maharaj
Thane: A minor was detained by the police in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly posting derogatory remarks about warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on social media, an official said on Sunday. Based…
