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Over 50% Agricultural Families in Debt with Average Loan of Rs 74,121 in 2019: Survey
The survey also points out that only 69.6% of outstanding loans were taken from institutional sources like banks, cooperative societies and government agencies, while 20.5% were from professional moneylenders.
Taliban Cancel 9/11 Govt Inaugural Ceremony After 'Pressure From Doha'
A Taliban source told CNN News18: "We have postponed the ceremony to unknown time and date."
EXCLUSIVE | Jihadi Attacks May Increase in J&K; Pak's TTP to Grow Under Taliban: India's Security Report
CNN-News18 accessed internal security assessment of Indian agencies after fall of Afghanistan to Taliban. Global Jihad may become a major challenge for India.
PM Modi to Launch Sansad TV on September 15, Say Sources
The channel will be formally launched by Prime Minister Modi along with Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on September 15 at a function in the Parliament building, sources said.
Amrullah Saleh's Elder Brother Rohullah Abducted, Tortured to Death by Taliban
Afghan journalist Natiq Malikzada tweeted citing sources that Rohullah was captured and tortured before being killed.
Online Scamsters Defraud Bengal Man of Rs 1.16 Lakh on Pretext of KYC
According to the complaint lodged Goswami’s money was siphoned after he clicked a link and transferred Rs 13.90 for KYC.
Viral Fever Surge, Dengue, Malaria, Swine Flu, Covid: Why Kids in Many States are Falling Ill
These illnesses, experts say, are proving fatal for children who are either newly born, have an underlying health condition, or are malnourished.
Anti-conversion Law: Gujarat HC Seeks Reply from Govt on FIR Quashing Plea
Justice Ilesh J Vora on Wednesday asked the government to file an affidavit if it seeks to oppose the quashing of the FIR in the case
Rainfall Recorded in August Lowest in 19 Years in India: IMD
During August 2021, rainfall over the country as a whole was below Long Period Average (LPA) by minus 24 percent. It is also lowest August rainfall in last 19 years, since 2002, the IMD said.
Delhi Riots: I Will Stop Saying 'Salaam' if Illegal, Khalid Saifi Tells Court on Police Remarks
Saifi's remarks came days after the police said JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who is also an accused in the case, began one of his alleged inflammatory speeches with "As-salamu alaykum".
Government to Give Cash Rewards to Sportspersons Who Won Medal at Tokyo Paralympics
The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry will be giving Rs 10L to Tokyo Paralympics' gold medallists, Rs 8L to silver medallists and Rs 5L to bronze medal winners.
SC Dismisses Plea Against Manipur HC Order on Resignations of Three MLAs
A bench headed by Justice U U Lalit was hearing a plea filed by one of the three former MLAs, T Thangzalam Haokip, challenging the July 13 judgement of the high court.
After 'Bangla's Daughter', It's 'India's Daughter'. Madan Mitra Reprises Assemby Poll Song for Mamata
"India wants her own daughter" (India nijer meyekei chaye) is a reprised version of "Bangla nijer meyeke chay" (Bengal wants her own daughter) which was a prime slogan of the Trinamul during assembly polls.
Mizoram's Covid Positivity Rate Rises Over 10%, Active Cases at 12,303
Mizoram reported 1,061 new COVID19 cases on Thursday, taking the tally to 67,971, an official said. Among the newlyinfected patients are 251 children, he said.
Want to Map Covid Jab Efficacy? Govt to Soon Launch ‘Vaccine Tracker’ With Weekly Updates
Through the vaccine tracker, the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines can be tracked among all age groups. It will show mortality due to Covid-19 trifurcated into non-vaccinated, vaccinated with one dose and fully vaccinated.
Rahul Gandhi Arrives in Jammu; to Pay Obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Jammu on Thursday on a twoday visit during which he will make a pilgrimage on foot to the famous cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Trikuta hills of Reasi district. The former Congress chief was accorded a rousin...