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Now-banned PFI was under radar of govt agencies for long
New Delhi: The banned Popular Front of India has for long been accused of involvement in violent acts, “instigating” protests like the one against the Citizenship Amendment Act and having “links” with global…
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FAO to set up project office in Ukraine
Kiev: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will set up a project office in Ukraine, the Kiev government said in a statement. The government has authorised Yulia Svyrydenko, the First Deputy Prime…
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UP: 9 held for Auraiya violence after 15-yr-old boy’s death
Auraiya : Nine persons have been arrested so far in connection with the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya district, following the death of a 15-year-old Dalit school boy being beaten…
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HC reserves order on plea against UP CM for Alwar speech
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court (HC) has reserved its judgment on a petition seeking direction from the court for registering a complaint against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for an alleged…
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Delhi: Jail inmate tries to rape doctor
New Delhi: An inmate lodged at the Mandoli jail in the national capital allegedly tried to rape a 31-year-old woman doctor employed there, a jail official said. The accused identified as Subrat…
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Ankita Bhandari’s family seeks capital punishment for culprits; CM assures justice
Pauri : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday spoke to the father of Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Rishikesh, and assured him of justice in the case. “I had…
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Now get PCC from Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Indian citizens who wanted to apply for Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs) can now approach Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) located in Hyderabad and other parts of the country. The purpose…
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Uttar Pradesh: BJP workers, farmers clash in Kasganj; over 100 booked
Etah: BJP workers and members of a farmer outfit clashed in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj, prompting police to register a case against 150 people, including the party’s district president. According to police, the clash…
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‘Does it survive now?’ SC on petitions challenging demonetisation
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the petitioners challenging the Centre’s decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 500, Rs 1,000, in November 2016, does the issue survive now? A…
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Fire in Colombo destroys 80 houses
Colombo: At least 80 houses were destroyed due to a fire that broke out in a highly populous area in Colombo, with around 220 people displaced, Sri Lankan police said on Wednesday.…
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Hyderabad: Siasat conducts ‘Du-ba-du’ program today
Hyderabad: With the aid of the Siasat Millat fund, a program is being organized to fix marriages of boys and girls who are in search of proposals. The event is being held…
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UN Women supports women’s rights in Iran
New York: In recent days Iran has seen deep public unrest, with demonstrations and protests taking place in some 80 cities, triggered by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, who was detained…