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Indonesian court sentences TikToker to 2-year jail for blasphemy
An Indonesia court has slapped a fine of USD 16,245 USD (250,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah) on a 33-year-old woman and sentenced her to two years in jail under the country’s blasphemy laws. The…
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Nirav Modi transferred to privately-run prison in London
London: Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, has been transferred out of one of the largest and most overcrowded prisons…
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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…
