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Karnataka: JD(S) MLA slammed for slapping college principal
Mandya: A JD(S) MLA in Karnataka slapped a college principal who was not able to provide a clear answer about the ongoing development work for a computer lab. The incident, which happened…
- India
Section-144 clamped in Jaipur, Kota and Dholpur in view of Agnipath protests
Jaipur: In view of the ongoing protests against the Agnipath scheme, Section-144 has been promulgated in Jaipur under the jurisdiction of the Police Commissionerate. As per the orders, Section 144 will remain…
- India
Not allowed to take exam in hijab, students in Jamshedpur protest
Jamshedpur: Controversy erupted at Women’s College in Jamshedpur after some girl students wearing hijab were not allowed to take the exam. There was a ruckus for almost an hour when the college…
- Pakistan
20 jailed Indian fishermen released by Pak repatriated to India through Wagah border
Lahore: Twenty Indian fishermen who were released by the Pakistani government in a goodwill gesture crossed Wagah Border on Monday evening as they were repatriated to their homeland. The 20 fishermen from…
- India
Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital, advised rest at home
New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi was discharged from the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here on Monday evening and was advised rest at home, the party said. She was admitted to the…
- India
‘Bharat Bandh’ contained with effect; no trouble reported from anywhere: UP top cop
Lucknow: The Bharat Bandh’ call against the Agnipath’ scheme of the central government has had no impact in Uttar Pradesh and the situation in the state is fully under control, a senior…
- World
China’s Jiangxi issues highest alert for floods
Beijing: East China’s Jiangxi province on Monday issued a red alert for floods, as the water in local rivers were at warning levels. The heavy rain that lashed Jiangxi has brought the…
- India
Saudi Arabia lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions to India, 3 other countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday lifted travel restrictions on its citizens travelling to and from India and three other countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The other three…
- India
In dry Gujarat, BJP MLA under scanner as liquor flows at birthday party
Lunavada: The BJP in Gujarat came under flak after a video clip showing some youth enjoying a liquor party is circulating on social media. The incident has also put BJP MLA from Lunavada…
- India
SC refuses to release Nawab Malik, Deshmukh to vote in MLC election
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday denied the pleas of Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party lawmakers Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh to be released temporarily to cast their votes in the ongoing…
- India
Agnipath: High security amid Bharat bandh call; the updates so far
Protests against the government’s ‘Agnipath’ army recruiting plan have resumed. In response to the armed forces aspirants’ demand for a “Bharat Bandh,” several state administrations have tightened security, on Monday. Demonstrations in…
- India
Maha: Case against woman claiming to be Maha minister’s 2nd wife
Pune: The Pune police have registered a case against Karuna Sharma, who claims to be the second wife of Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde, for allegedly hurling casteist remarks at a 23-year-old woman…
- India
Assam flood situation critical, CM reviews state of affairs
Guwahati: With the flood situation in Assam remaining critical on Monday and affecting a population of nearly 43 lakh in 33 of its 35 districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed air-dropping…
- India
Salman Khurshid questions ‘character’ of Armed Forces behind Agnipath scheme
New Delhi: Amid the row over the Centre’s newly-launched Agnipath scheme, senior Congress leader and former union minister Salman Khurshid on Monday questioned the “character” of the Armed Forces, doubting their intention…
- India
Prophet row: Nupur Sharma seeks time to appear for questioning
Kolkata: Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma on Monday sought four week’s time to appear before the Kolkata Police in connection with her recent controversial comments on Prophet Muhammad. Sharma, who was supposed to…
