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- India
Minor girl raped in MP’s Satna district; 2nd incident in 4 days
Satna: A 17-year-old girl has been allegedly raped by a man at a village in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district, police said on Sunday. This is the second incident of rape of a…
- India
ISRO successfully places seven Singaporean satellites into intended orbit
Sriharikota: ISRO on Sunday successfully launched its proven PSLV rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre here and placed them into intended orbits. Around 23 minutes after lift-off, the…
- India
Muslims observe Muharram with ‘tazia’ processions, special prayers
New Delhi: Muslims took out “tazia” processions, flagellated themselves and offered special prayers as they observed Muharram – the martyrdom of Imam Hussain – on Saturday. At least eight people were killed…
- India
IIPS director suspended after data invalidates Centre’s developmental claims
The director of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) has been suspended by the Central government for alleged discrepancies in recruitment process. According to a report by The Wire, KS James…
- India
CBI files FIR in Manipur viral video case
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced on Saturday that they have filed an FIR in connection to the viral video of two young tribal women being paraded naked by…
- India
Countdown for launch of ISRO’s 7 Singaporean satellites with PSLV rocket begins
Chennai: The countdown for the Sunday morning launch of an Indian rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites began at Sriharikota rocket port on Saturday morning, said officials. The Sunday rocketing mission will be…
- Telangana
Telangana floods claim 17 lives, 10 missing
Hyderabad: Heavy rains and floods in Telangana have claimed 17 lives during the last two days, while 10 others were missing and search was on for them. Unprecedented rainfall in north Telangana…
- India
Bhima Koregaon case: Activists Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira granted bail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, noting that they have been in custody for five years.…
- India
PM Modi to meet 430 NDA MPs from July 31 to synergize poll efforts
Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has categorised its 430 NDA MPs into 11 groups, each set to hold separate meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from July 31 to August 10 as…
- India
Centre hands over Manipur sexual assault, parade case to CBI
New Delhi: The CBI will probe the case of sexual assault on two women who were stripped and paraded by a mob in Manipur, a top government functionary said on Thursday, asserting…
- India
LS passes 2 bills amid war of words between govt, Oppn; adjourned for the day
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday, July 27, amid continuous protests by opposition members over the violence in Manipur. The House took up and passed two bills…
- Telangana
Telangana rains: Army helicopters join rescue operation in flood-hit Bhupalapally
Hyderabad: Two Army helicopters will be pressed into service to rescue people stranded in floods in Moranchapalle village in Jayashankar Bhupalapally district of Telangana. Several Residences and vehicles seen submerged in water…
- Politics
No-confidence motion moved against govt; floor leaders of INDIA to meet today
New Delhi: The Opposition has used a parliamentary tool of no-confidence motion to express its lack of confidence in the government but this time they are using it to compel Prime Minister…
- India
Allahabad HC stays ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque till Thursday
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi till Thursday. The matter will now be heard at 3.30 p.m. on…
- India
Muslim side apprehends damage to Gyanvapi mosque during survey
Prayagraj: The management committee of the Gyanvapi mosque has apprehended that the historic structure may fall during the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey. Seeking a stay on the ASI survey, the…
