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CAA takes into account historical context, current ground realities: India to UNHRC
United Nations/Geneva: India on Thursday told the UN Human Rights Council that its Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is a limited and focused legislation that reaffirms the country’s commitment to the welfare of…
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SC status cannot be extended to Dalits converted to Christianity, Islam: Centre
New Delhi: The Central government has told the Supreme Court that plea seeking Scheduled Caste status to Dalits, who converted to Christianity and Islam, should not be allowed, since they did not…
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Jio launches 5G in Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Mumbai: After the beta launch of Jio True-5G services in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Varanasi and Nathdwara, Jio on Thursday announced that it extended Jio True-5G’s reach across two more cities, namely…
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Hyderabad: Fire breaks out in house due to short circuit
Hyderabad: A fire broke out in a house due to a short circuit near Gudimalkapur Flower Market in Asif Nagar police station limits of Hyderabad, according to an official on Thursday. The…
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Gujarat Assembly polls: Congress releases second list of 46 candidates
New Delhi: Congress released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Gujarat on Thursday, which consisted of 46 candidates. The party had announced its first list on November…
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Modi could become prime minister because Congress saved Constitution: Kharge
Aurangabad: Narendra Modi could become prime minister of the country because the Congress “saved” the Constitution, party president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday. He was speaking at a rally during Congress leader…
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Rahul Gandhi once again targets Modi govt on note ban, GST
Nanded: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said common citizens were suffering and not getting any return for their hard work under the rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and once again…
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Open ‘Banglar Saree’ outlets in every district: Mamata to officials
Ranaghat: Aiming to promote different types of sarees weaved in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked officials of the MSME department to open ‘Banglar Saree’ outlets in every district.…
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Indore schoolgirl blackmailed over her obscene pictures, videos
Bhopal: A man, who allegedly molested, blackmailed, and extorted money from a schoolgirl in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore after befriending her on the internet, has been arrested, police said on Thursday. The accused…
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Students clash in JNU over personal issue, some injured
New Delhi: Two groups of students in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday evening clashed near Narmada Hostel over a personal issue, said an official. Police said that they are enquiring the…
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Arms being smuggled to create unrest in north Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Ranaghat: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that arms are being smuggled from Bihar and across international borders to create unrest in north Bengal with an intention to divide…
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HC order stops Mayoral polls in Jaipur
Jaipur: The election to appoint a new Mayor on Thursday was stopped just before the result of the Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation polls was about to be announced. The by-poll was held…
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‘Smugglers’ arrested after being chased down by cow vigilantes in Gurugram
Gurugram: Three alleged cattle smugglers were arrested Thursday after being chased by ‘gau rakshak’ in Sector 56 area when their car overturned, police said. The driver of the pickup truck and two…
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Flying airport taxis may soon take off in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi airport authorities have announced that passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport will soon be able to take flying electric taxis all the way to their homes…
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Telangana: Somesh Kumar holds meet to discuss job opportunities
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Thursday held a meeting on overseas jobs at BRKR Bhavan and took stock of the measures initiated by various departments towards providing employment abroad. The…
