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Gujarat Cops Rescue 6-year-old Girl 2 Months After Abduction, Confirm Identity By Making Video Call to Parents
After rescuing the girl, the police made video calls to her parents to confirm her identity as her head had been tonsured by the accused.
News18 Afternoon Digest: 10 Killed in Road Accident on UP Highway Due to Fog, 1.7 Cr Infected, 3 Mn Vaccinated Since India Recorded 1st Covid-19 Case and Other Stories and Other Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: 10 Killed as Dense Fog Causes Bus-Truck Collision on Moradabad-Agra Highway, Govt to Give Rs 2L Ex-gratia; Controversial POCSO Rulings: Supreme Court Holds Bombay HC Judge's Confirmation; 1.7 Cr Inf...
Former Doubles Specialist Boe To Coach Indian Duo Ahead Of Tokyo Games
Indian doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have roped in Denmark's former Olympic silver medallist Mathias Boe as their new coach in the lead up to this year's Tokyo Games.
Farmer Agitations Cause Rs 600 Cr Loss in Toll Collections; Debt Reserves almost Wiped OutRs 9,300 Cr Debt at Risk: Report
A total of 52 toll plazas, including both public-funded and BOT (built, operate and transfer), on national highways (NH) in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR have been directly or indirectly affected due to farmers protests.
Self-reliance Entails Strong Domestic Base, Shouldn't Be Seen as Protectionism: Nandan Nilekani
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, who architected the Aadhaar programme, also said there is a growing awareness around data privacy and its various nuances.
CBI Court Declares Fugitive Arms Dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Proclaimed Offender
The special judge of the CBI court has also asked Bhandari to appear before it on February 15.
Economic Survey Predicts ‘V-Shaped’ Recovery With 11% GDP Growth in 2021, Fiscal Deficit Target
For 2020-21, the economy is expected to contract by 7.7 per cent, the Economic Survey, tabled in the Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session, predicted.
21 Cases Linked to Cow Protection, Communal Violence Dropped by Karnataka Courts
The criminal cases were dropped ahead of an order by the Karnataka High Court dated December 21, 2020, asking the state government to not prosecution of the cases.
Man Who Snatched Wireless Set from Constable During Farmers' Tractor Parade at Nangloi Held: Police
According to the police, the accused was previously involved in three cases lodged in the national capital in 2019.
Free Lunch For 1 Kg of Plastic Waste: SDMC Opens 23 More 'Garbage Cafes'
Under the novel step, anybody depositing one kg of plastic wastes with 'garbage cafes' would get a coupon for a free breakfast, lunch or dinner in restaurants partnering with the south Delhi's civic body n this unique venture.
Shashi Tharoor, Six Journalists Booked for Sedition in UP Over January 26 Violence in Delhi
The FIR was lodged following a complaint by a resident who alleged that "digital broadcast" and "social media posts" by these people were responsible for the violence during a tractor rally by farmers in the national capital.
'Lights Broken, Gates Vandalised, Minar Missing': Union Minister Describes Red Fort Damage During Farmer Protests
Minister for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Patel said the ticket counter had been destroyed, Lahori Gate vandalized and the lights were broken due to the protests.
Full Day Classes for Std 9 and 10, Pre-University Students from February 1: Karnataka Govt
The decision was taken in consultation with the state Technical Advisory Committee for COVID19, keeping in mind the health and educational future of the students, based on the experience we have gained so far.
Special Cell to Investigate 'Conspiracy, Criminal Designs' Behind Violence on R-Day, UAPA Slapped on Rioters: Delhi Police
Thousands of protesting farmers had clashed with the police during the tractor rally called by farmer unions to highlight their demand for repeal of the Centre's three farm laws.
India vs England: Visitors Have 'Formidable Combination of Players' & Can Beat India - Andy Flower
Andy Flower sees no reason why England can't beat India as he believes the visitors have enough "formidable players" to challenge the upbeat hosts.
Subject Is Important, Not Language: Kaushik Ganguly On His Upcoming Hindi Film 'Manohar Pandey'
National Award-winning director Kaushik Ganguly is set to helm his first Hindi film, "Manohar Pandey" and the filmmaker says making the pandemic-set movie in the language is "only incidental". The director is known for acclaimed films in Bengali cinema...