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BJD MPs meet Sitharaman, demand withdrawal of 18pc GST on ‘Kendu’ leaf trade
Bhubaneswar: A delegation of BJD MPs on Wednesday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and demanded withdrawal of 18 percent GST on trade of ‘Kendu’ leaves, considered as “green gold” of Odisha.…
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Ensure OBC representation in top management of AAI, BSNL, GAIL, Canara Bank: Par Panel
New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has asked the Centre to ensure representation of other backward classes (OBCs) in the board of directors of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Bharat Sanchar Nigam…
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The Guardian hit by ransomeware attack, staff told to work from home
London: Leading UK-based newspaper The Guardian on Wednesday confirmed its systems have been hit by a “serious IT incident,” which appears to be a ransomware attack. The publication said the cyber attack…
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British Indian MP calls for direct flights between north England, India
London: A British Indian Opposition Labour Party MP has called for direct flights between Britain’s third-largest airport in Manchester in northern England and key cities in India during a debate in the…
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Social inequality exists because we mistook Adharma for Dharma: RSS chief
Ahmedabad: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said inequality is still prevailing in society because people mistook ‘Adharma’ (irreligious behaviour) for ‘dharma’ (religion) for nearly 2,000 years. He was…
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Chinese aggression another reason to strengthen India-US ties: US lawmakers
Washington: The latest Chinese aggression against India is yet another reminder of why a strong Indo-US security partnership is crucial to their national security, top American lawmakers have said. The Chinese and…
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Rajasthan Technical University professor booked for demanding sexual favours from student
Kota: A professor of the Rajasthan Technical University here was booked here for allegedly demanding sexual favours from a student and failing her in his subject upon being rebuffed. The accused, Girish…
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Gaiety marks Andhra Pradesh CM’s birthday
Amaravati: Gaiety, pomp, social service and cake-cuttings marked the birthday celebrations of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who turned 50 on Wednesday. The Chief Minister cut the cake at…
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Hoax social media bomb threat at IGI leads to security drills
New Delhi: A social media chat about “bombing and eliminating” Delhi’s IGI Airport led to a brief panic and triggered a counter-terrorist security drill at the country’s largest civil aviation facility on…
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Nepal’s SC orders release of Charles Sobhraj after 19 years in jail
Kathmandu: Nepals Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered to release serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is also known as the ‘bikini killer’ or ‘serpent killer’. Hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Sobhraj,…
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IUML asks its RS member Abdul Wahab to explain praise of BJP Ministers
Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second-biggest constituent of the Congress-led UDF in Kerala, on Wednesday asked its Rajya Sabha member P.V. Abdul Wahab to explain why he was praising…
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Demolition of part of dargah takes political colour in Karnataka
Dharwad: The demolition of a part of a dargah at Bhairidevarakoppa in Dharwad city of Karnataka following court orders has taken a political turn. Crying foul, Opposition Congress has alleged that the…
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Ex-SC judge who dismissed petitions against ‘hijab’ verdict appointed NDIAC chairperson
New Delhi: Former Supreme Court judge Hemant Gupta has been appointed as the chairperson of New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC), a personnel ministry order said. The NDIAC was established for the…
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Headmaster who forced students to remove ‘dupatta’ arrested under POCSO Act
Ranchi: The headmaster of a government school has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for forcing girl students to remove their ‘dupatta’. A committee constituted by…
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Action against 2,724 corrupt officials in 2021: Govt
New Delhi: Action has been taken against 2,724 corrupt officials, including 248 cases of prosecution sanction in the year 2021, the Parliament was told on Wednesday. As per information provided by the…
