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K'taka Bypolls: BJP, Its Candidate For RR Nagar Using Govt
Accusing the ruling BJP in Karnataka of indulging in politics of "cowardice and hate" by filing an FIR against its candidate for Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency here, for alleged violation of election rules, the state Congress on Thursday said the party...
BARC to Pause Audience Ratings of News Channels Amid 'Viewership Malpractice'
This exercise, covering all Hindi, regional, English News and Business News channels, has been taken up “to improve their statistical robustness and to significantly hamper the potential attempts of infiltrating the panel homes,” the BARC’ statement said.
Mumbai City Sign India U-20 Striker Vikram Partap Singh
Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC on Thursday signed India U-20 striker Vikram Partap Singh ahead of the upcoming season. The 18-year-old joins the Islanders on a deal which will keep him at the club until 2023, with an option to extend for a fur...
Army's EME Commemorates Its 78th Year Of Raising
The Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army commemorated its 78thyear of raising at the Western Command headquarters at Chandimandir near here on Thursday. Major General V R Deshmukh, the senior-most EME officer and other...
With 67,708 New Infections, Covid-19 Tally in India Breaches 73-lakh Mark
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 73,07,097 and the death toll climbed to 1,11,266 with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 680 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Delhi University's Admission Process Under 1st Cutoff List Closes, 37% Applications Approved
According to data shared by the varsity, out of 59,730 applications, it has so far approved 22,186 applications, while 11,248 aspirants have paid the fees.
Hospital Doctors Crisis Deepens; Now MCDA Issues Call For Indefinite Strike From Oct 19
The crisis over pending salaries of doctors of North Corporation-run hospitals deepened on Wednesday as an association of permanent medics threatened that its members will go on an indefinite strike from October 19 if their demands are not met. T...
Common Interests of India and China Far Outweigh Frictions and Differences, Says Chinese Envoy
China's ambassador to India Sun Weidong said both countries, involved in a protracted border dispute in Eastern Ladakh, need to enhance mutual trust and strengthen cooperation to "write a new chapter in China-India friendship".
Rains Lash Pune City, Heavy Rains Forecast In Some Parts
Moderate rains with isolated heavy rainfall coupled with thunderstorm are likely in the next couple of days in Pune and neighbouring regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Rains lashed Pune city since Wednesday afternoon.
Teen Detained For Death Of Four-year-old Boy In Navi Mumbai
The police on Wednesday detained a minor girl for the death of her four-year-old neighbour in Navi Mumbai, an official said. According to the police, the boy from Balaram Wadi in Ghansoli had gone missing on September 18 and his body was later found ins...
Prime Minister KP Oli Inducts Three New Ministers In Nepal Cabinet
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday inducted three new ministers in his Cabinet, including Bishnu Paudel as Finance Minister. Krishna Gopal Shrestha has been appointed as Minister for Urban Development and Lilanath Shrestha has been made Min...
Crimes Against Women Rising in UP, Dismiss Yogi Govt, Congress Tells Centre
Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said after the alleged rape and death of a Dalit woman in Hathras, there have been many more incidents of crime against women, including the acid attack on three young girls in Gonda and the...
Army Chief General MM Naravane to Visit Nepal Early Next Month
Officials said Gen Naravane will be conferred the honorary rank of 'General of the Nepal Army' by Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari during his visit.
Six Killed after Wall Collapses Due to Heavy Rains in Maharashtra's Pandharpur
The victims were extricated from the debris by the personnel of police, fire brigade and disaster management cell, and were rushed to a hospital where they were declared dead, police said.
Delhi Pollution Body Bans Use of Diesel Generators from Tomorrow Till Further Orders
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Wednesday issued directions banning the use of diesel generators in the national capital from Thursday under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Bengal Assembly Polls: Amit Shah's Visit to Siliguri Before Durga Puja Cancelled, Nadda to Travel Instead
Instead of Shah, BJP President JP Nadda will pay a visit to Siliguri two days later to chalk out the party's strategy.