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Under India’s presidency, UNSC adopts statement underscoring obligation of nations to curb terror activities
United Nations: The UN Security Council, under India’s presidency, adopted a Presidential Statement on Thursday underscoring the obligation of nations to curb terror activities of blacklisted individuals and groups regardless of their…
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Samples found complying with specifications: Health Ministry to WHO on Gambian deaths
New Delhil: India’s Health Ministry on Thursday has told global health body WHO that all four products in connection with the deaths in Africa’s Gambia have been found to be complying with…
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WHO drew premature link between children’s deaths in Gambia, India-made cough syrups: DCGI
New Delhi: The WHO drew a premature link between the deaths of children in Gambia and the four India-made cough syrups which adversely impacted the image of the country’s pharmaceutical products across…
- Technology
Acer launches new 16-inch OLED laptop in India
Bengaluru: Taiwanese electronics company Acer on Thursday launched its new 16-inch OLED laptop which is equipped with a Microsoft Pluton security processor. ‘Swift Edge’ laptop is available at a starting price of…
- India
China continues to amass forces, build military infrastructure on border with India: Pentagon
Washington: The US Pentagon has said that China continues to amass forces and build military infrastructure across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India. Addressing a briefing, Brigadier General Pat Ryder,…
- India
Bihar hooch deaths toll reaches 26; prohibition policy comes under fierce attack
Patna: The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Thursday came under attack from left, right and centre over the latest and one of the biggest hooch tragedies in the state, which has…
- India
Minor sodomised by teacher in Delhi Madrasa, accused still at large
New Delhi: A 12 year-old boy was sodomised repeatedly by a Ulema (teacher) in a North-Delhi Madrasa, an official said on Thursday. The boy was studying in Al-Jamiatul Islamiatul Arabia Qasimul-Uloom Madrasa…
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Building body strength will make you tolerate spurious liquor: Bihar min
Vaishali: In the wake of the Chhapra hooch tragedy, Bihar Industry Minister Sameer Mahaseth claimed on Wednesday that the strength of the body has to be improved to tolerate ‘poisonous’ liquor. The…
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Delhi HC reserves order on Uddhav’s plea challenging freeze on party’s name, symbol
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against a single-judge order dismissing his plea against Election Commission of India (ECI)’s…
- Middle East
UK, France, UAE support India’s bid for permanent membership at UNSC
New York: The UK, France and UAE on Wednesday (local time) extended support for India’s permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Dame Barbara Woodward, the UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations said, “The Security Council must…
- India
Kota suicides: Police patrol coaching centre areas, issue helpline numbers
Jaipur: After three coaching students in Rajasthan’s Kota district died by suicide in separate incidents, the administration has started taking measures to help the students, including police foot patrolling, and also issued…
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Jaishankar discusses India’s G20 leadership with UN chief
United Nations: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has discussed with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres working together on G20, which is being led by India. Jaishankar tweeted after their meeting here on Wednesday…
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Rajya Sabha to discuss serious effects of global warming
New Delhi: Amid the face-off with the central government on the issue of Chinese transgressions, the Rajya Sabha will hold a Short Duration Discussion on Thursday on climate change and global warming…
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UP priest seeks security after solemnising inter-faith marriages
Bareilly: A priest of the Agastya Muni Ashram in Bareilly, who has solemnised over 64 inter-faith marriages, has sought security after he reportedly received threatening calls. The priest, Pandit K.K. Shankdhar, met…
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UP: Bride calls off wedding after finding groom drunk
Unnao: A bride in the Safipur area of Unnao refused to marry the groom because he turned up drunk at the wedding. The girl, who has passed Class 12, was to get…
