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SC defers to Aug 28 hearing on pleas seeking reconsideration of 2022 PMLA verdict
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred to August 28 the hearing on the question whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate’s powers to arrest and attach property under the…
- India
India urges BIMSTEC nations to speed up talks on Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that BIMSTEC members should re-examine the priorities of member nations with regard to trade negotiations so that the delayed Free Trade…
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Vinesh will bounce back to be winner, says Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the setback suffered by wrestler Vinesh Phogat has certainly broken the hopes of millions of Indians but is sure she will bounce…
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India hiring sees 11 pc surge in July
Bengaluru: Hiring activity in India saw an 11 per cent yearly increase in July compared to the same period last year, with retail and telecom jobs taking the lead, according to a…
- Politics
Rahul Gandhi is no more ‘Pappu’; he is making his powerful presence felt in Lok Sabha
It might be too soon to judge how well Rahul Gandhi is shaping up as the new Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in Lok Sabha. The current budget session ends in just…
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Rahul Gandhi urges govt to declare Wayanad calamity a national disaster
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called on the government to declare the recent calamity in Kerala’s Wayanad a national disaster. Speaking during Zero Hour,…
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2016 drugs case against Mamta Kulkarni frivolous and vexatious, says HC; quashes FIR
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has quashed a 2016 drugs case registered against former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni, noting that the proceedings against her were manifestly frivolous and vexatious and continuation of…
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Don’t test people’s patience: Uddhav Thackeray on Bangladesh situation
New Delhi: The developments in Bangladesh have sent the message to the world that the people are supreme and rulers should not test their patience, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said…
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NIA court sentences two men for circulating fake Indian currency notes
Kolkata: A special NIA court here has sentenced two men to rigorous imprisonment for circulating fake Indian currency notes. The court on Tuesday sentenced Asim Sarkar of Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) to 7-year…
- Sports
Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics, semifinal loser to fight for gold
Paris: In a big blow to India’s medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday was disqualified from the 50 kg women’s wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take…
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CBI takes over probe into Delhi coaching centre deaths
New Delhi: The CBI has taken over the probe into the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. Shreya Yadav (25) from Uttar…
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Air India, IndiGo flights bring back over 400 people from Dhaka
New Delhi: Air India and IndiGo operated special flights to Dhaka, bringing more than 400 people amid a volatile situation in the Bangladesh capital. A special Air India flight brought 205 people,…
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Double Olympic bronze medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker returns home
New Delhi: Star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker arrived home on Wednesday after her historic feat at the ongoing Paris Games where she became the first Indian in post Independence era to win…
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Bill to amend Waqf law proposes sweeping changes, rename Act
New Delhi: A bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards has proposed far-reaching changes in the present Act, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies. The…
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Sufi Sajjadanashin Council welcomes proposed amendments to Waqf Act
New Delhi: The All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) has welcomed the government’s proposed move to bring a bill in the Parliament to amend the Waqf Act and accused vested interests of…
