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News18 Evening Digest: Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Allowed to Visit Hathras and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi allowed to visit hathras; Victim's family demands narco test on DM and SP; MP cop arrested as Dalit woman ends life; Xi Jinping wishes Donald and Melania Trump speedy recove...
Jharkhand Minority Welfare Minister Haji Hussain Ansari Dies Day After 'Recovery' from Coronavirus
According to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya, Ansari's coronavirus report had come negative on Friday. The 73-year-old leader was made Minister for the second time in January this year in the Hemant Soren's government.
Singapore Set For Further Easing Of Coronavirus Restrictions; New Cases Continue To Fall
Singapore can further ease coronavirus restrictions in a calibrated and cautious manner, just as relaxations were made in Phases I and II of the reopening, according to local media. The restrictions are being lifted as the number of new cases continue to...
Police Deployment on DND Flyway Ahead of Gandhis' Hathras Visit Causes Traffic Jam
The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to inform people about the situation. Traffic on DND is heavy. Those heading to Noida are advised to reach Noida from Akshardham,” it tweeted.
15-year-old Girl Kidnapped, Raped in Ballia Amid Outrage over Soaring Cases of Sexual Assault in UP
The girl was rescued on Friday morning from Rasra bus stand and the accused identified as 23-year-old has been arrested, SHO, Sikandarpur Amarjeet Yadav said.
Phoenix Settlement Declared National Heritage Site
The South African government declared the Phoenix Settlement in Durban as a National Heritage Site on the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi even as several events were organised across the country to celebrate the occasion. Indian High Commissione...
11 Positive Virus Cases Related To Debate Setup
Washington, Oct 2 (AP) Cleveland officials say they're aware of 11 positive coronavirus cases related to the setup and planning for Tuesday's presidential debate. The city said in a statement Friday that it's working with state and federal officials and...
Jammu Ropeway Project To Commence Operation On Saturday; Masks, Social Distancing Mandatory
The commercial operation of the Jammu Ropeway Project (JRP) will begin on Saturday from Bahu to Mahamaya in the winter capital city, officials said on Friday. Precautions for prevention of COVID-19 such as maintaining of social distance, sanitization of c...
Hathras Gang-rape Protest: We Need To Fight Against The 'Rape Epidemic', Says Swara Bhasker
It is time the country starts fighting the "rape epidemic", Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker said on Friday as she joined a protest here at Jantar Mantar to demand justice for the Hathras gang-rape and murder victim. "People from different groups are here, t...
Crisis in Bihar NDA Will Be Defused, Asserts Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prasad, who represents Bihar's Patna Sahib constituency in the Lok Sabha, did not disclose whom the BJP chief has assigned that task, but asserted that everything will be settled amicably and the NDA will win a two-third majority in the Assembly polls.
Gandhi Jayanti: Guj Sabarmati Jail Inmates Get 'Radio Prison'
Some 3,000 inmates of Gujarat's Sabarmati Central Jail got a Gandhi Jayanti gift on Friday with authorities starting a dedicated radio station for them. 'Radio Prison', operating from the premises of the jail to provide information and entertainment to...
Franklin Templeton MF's Six Shut Schemes Generate Rs 8,262 Crore Since Closure
The schemes have received Rs 1,078 crore during September 1-15. This takes the total cash flows received till date since April 24 to Rs 8,262 crore, Franklin Templeton MF said in a statement.
LJP to Decide on Saturday Whether it Will Contest Bihar Polls as Part of NDA or Solo
The development comes a day after Paswan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda here to discuss the seat-sharing formula.
Congress to Contest on 68 Seats, Left Parties on 29 in Grand Alliance with RJD for Bihar Polls: Sources
The RJD has been wary of giving leverage to its allies after its poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections last year. It fears that the Congress may opt for a post-election alliance with Nitish Kumar in the event that there is a hung Assembly.
2 Arrested for Dalit Woman's Gang-rape in August, Lucknow Cops Lodge Complaint after Hathras Uproar
When the woman went to the police station to lodge a complaint, she was allegedly turned away by the police several times for about a month. A complaint was filed only after uproar caused by the Hathras gang-rape and murder.
Villagers in Assam Declare Woman a ‘Witch’, Behead Her and a School Teacher Who Protested the Killing
The deceased included a 50-year-old widow, Ramawati Halua, who was believed to be a "witch" and responsible for another woman's death in the village.