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Udaipur: Hindus near slain Kanhaiya Lal’s shop save Taziya from fire
Udaipur: In an act with potential to fill some of the breach between the two communities, Hindus rescued a tazia’ from fire during a Muharram procession which was being carried out barely a…
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ED a political tool of BJP, nothing else: Thomas Isaac
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac on Thursday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was a “political tool” of the BJP-ruled Centre which was attempting to overturn development projects in Kerala and push…
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BJP weighs options as JD(U) walks out of coalition in Bihar
New Delhi: A number of BJP leaders have been left surprised at the swift turn of events in Bihar where the JD(U) has walked out of the coalition with the NDA, even though…
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Covid vax certificate on Suvidha portal soon to be unnecessary
New Delhi: The government is actively considering doing away with a provision which requires international passengers to upload their Covid vaccine certificate or RT-PCR negative report on the Air Suvidha portal before coming…
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India may ban Chinese smartphones from under Rs 12K market: Report
New Delhi: The Indian government is reportedly planning to put curbs on China-based smartphone players from selling low-end smartphones (less that Rs 12,000) to give a much-needed boost to homegrown brands like…
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Imam Hussain placed great importance on equality, brotherhood: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Muharram on Tuesday. Muslims observe the day in remembrance of the martyrdom of Hussain, grandson…
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Gujarat: Farmer ‘seizes’ govt office property over pending compensation
Gandhinagar: A farmer took possession of movable assets, including computers and printers, of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam at its Gandhinagar office in Gujarat in a bid to recover his long pending dues…
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Uttar Pradesh: Tight security in Lucknow for Muharram
Lucknow: Security was beefed up in Lucknow on Tuesday for Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, with over 3,500 police personnel, mobile patrolling squads, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF)…
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Farmers block highway in Phagwara over sugarcane arrears
Phagwara: Farmers on Monday blocked traffic on a national highway near a sugar mill here to protest “inordinate” delays in clearance of arrears worth Rs 72 crore to cane growers by the mill…
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Hum Do Hamare Baarah targets Muslims, say netizens; director denies
Mumbai: The poster of the upcoming Hindi movie – Hum Do Hamare Baarah – starring veteran actor Annu Kapoor launched on August 5, has created a stir and has given rise to…
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Prophet row: SC grants Navika Kumar interim protection from arrest
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Navika Kumar in connection with FIRs lodged against her over controversial remarks made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on…