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Dubai cat owner fined Dh 40,000 for causing psychological harm to dog
Abu Dhabi: A court in Dubai has ordered an Egyptian man to pay Dirham 40,000 (Rs 8,47,393) as compensation to a dog owner for causing psychological harm to his dog. The incident…
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Telangana: Tribal women used for encroachment, says Forest dept
Hyderabad: Officials of the forest department said on Friday that people with malicious intent to encroach upon forest land were doing so by using tribal women. Recently, protests were seen at the…
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Karnataka: AISEC criticises textbook revision celebrating RSS
Last month, a debate erupted over the textbook revisions in Karnataka state’s official curriculum. Rohith Chakratirtha, the head of the review committee, to be fired. The new curiculum, in keeping with saffronisation…
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Man kills self after being insulted for questioning sexual harassment to daughter
Bengaluru: A man in Karnataka has committed suicide after he was insulted for confronting the parents of a youth who had sexually harassed his minor daughter. The incident has been reported from…
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Russia claims that Kiev’s fighters have rigged fertiliser plant with explosives
Moscow: Russia’s Defence Ministry says there is “credible information” that Ukrainian fighters are using civilians as human shields inside the Azot chemical plant in the Donbass city of Severodonetsk, RT reported. According…
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Sisodia directs officials to submit maintenance report of Chandni Chowk market
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed officials to submit a report on the maintenance of the redeveloped Chandni Chowk market and asked them to ensure that the place…
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In videos: Protests erupt across India against remarks on Prophet
Protests occurred around several parts of the country demanding stringent action against the now sacked Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, after they made derogatory comments on Prophet…
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Assam Congress files FIR against Nupur Sharma
Guwahati: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Friday filed an FIR against suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, and Naveen Kumar Jindal, for their controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad. The APCC in…
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Maharashtra: No HC relief for Nawab Malik to vote in RS polls
Mumbai: A day after the Special PMLA Court rejected Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik’s plea for temporary bail to cast his vote in today’s Rajya Sabha polls, the Bombay High Court also refused…
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Abu Dhabi: Dh 1,000 fine, 6 black points for littering drivers
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi police have announced the imposition of a fine of Dirham 1,000 and six black points for anyone who is caught littering while driving. The anti-littering rule is not only…
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BJP leaders in Bihar advocate for religious conversion law
Patna: The BJP leaders in Bihar who have already announced their support to the caste-based surveys in the state are also stressing on the implementation of the religious conversion law in the…
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Watchdog says Afghan Taliban detaining, torturing civilians
Islamabad: Taliban security forces in northern Afghanistan have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition armed group, New York-based Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Friday.…
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By ignoring Chinese incursion, govt betraying India: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the government for ignoring the Chinese threat. He was commenting on reports about China’s military build up near Ladakh. Rahul Gandhi tweeted,”China…
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Telangana: Bandi Sanjay credits PM for Article 370, triple talaq
Hyderabad: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit president Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday credited Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi for repealing Article 370 and triple talaq. The Karimnagar MP said by repealing…
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3 yrs of COVID-19, 4 months after budget: Does India help its children?
Hyderabad: In the wake of atrocities against children, there is a need to strengthen our understanding of child rights. As such, Siasat.com reached out to Mohua Chatterjee, General Manager Development Support Child…
