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Jamiat challenges constitutionality of conversion laws in 5 states
New Delhi: The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has moved the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of conversion laws in five states – Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. The Muslim…
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NIA conducts searches in Karnataka, arrests two IS operatives
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches at six locations in Karnataka in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Davanagere and Bengaluru in connection with the Shivamogga Islamic…
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Pakistan to seek over USD 16 bn for flood rehabilitation at UN conference
Islamabad: Pakistan is likely to seek over USD 16 billion at a UN conference next week for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the areas devastated by last year’s catastrophic floods which caused…
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No extra charges for Sankranti festival’s special buses: TSRTC
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) Vice Chairman and Managing Director VC Sajjanar announced that similar to last year, there will be no increase in bus fares for special buses…
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Employment in Saudi’s non-oil sector rises to its highest in 5 yrs
Riyadh: Hiring at companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector rose at its strongest pace in almost five years in December. Companies sought to increase their staffing capacities in response…
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Suniel Shetty urges UP CM to help get rid of ‘Boycott Bollywood’ trend
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty on Thursday urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to help erase hatred against the Hindi film industry and get rid of the ‘Boycott Bollywood’ trend on social…
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If I can, I will cut hair of rapists, gangsters and parade them in public: Gehlot
Udaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed his strong resentment against rapists and gangsters. “If I can, I will cut the hair of rapists and gangsters and parade them in…
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You need to be mentally strong to be successful in any profession: Mary Kom
Kolkata: The temperament to handle pressure cooker scenario is the hallmark of a champion in any profession be it sport or medical science, feels six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom. Speaking…
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Kuwait announces launch of 1st satellite, KuwaitSat 1 into space
Kuwait has successfully launched the first satellite, “KuwaitSat 1”, into space via a missile from a base in the US state of Florida, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The Kuwaiti satellite…
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Oppn MVA targets UP CM over roadshow, warns against ‘snatching’ Maha industries
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Opposition alliance on Thursday trained guns on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his visit to Mumbai to attract investment in his state, saying there will be objection if…
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SSC case: HC directs Babita to keep aside money received from Ankita Adhikari
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed Babita Sarkar, who had got the job of a teacher in the post vacated by former West Bengal minister Paresh Adhikari’s daughter Ankita Adhikari,…
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French President’s diplomatic adviser calls upon Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held deliberations on areas of mutual interest with French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonne, who called on him here. Modi highlighted the…