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Mamadou Tandja, a former Niger president who twice won election after the country's return to civilian rule in 1999 but was overthrown a decade later after altering the constitution to stay in power, has died aged 82, the government said on Tuesday.

The announcement by Home Minister Narottam Mishra came a day after UP government approved a draft ordinance to curb forcible conversions, including those for the sake of marriage, which could put violators in jail for up to 10 years.

Abrams, speaking at a virtual Beirut Institute event, warned that Washington would continue to apply pressure on Iran, with sanctions expected over the coming weeks and through December and January related to arms, weapons of mass destruction and human ri...

An SC bench fixed a plea filed by several women officers, who were not selected for grant of permanent commission for further hearing in December

Zargar is out on bail in the case and gave birth to a child on October 12. The Delhi High Court had granted her bail on June 23 on humanitarian grounds as she was 23-weeks pregnant then.

India's economy is expected to recover early next year from recession, but at a modest pace, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll who said their upgraded growth predictions were based on the progress of COVID19 vaccines.

"Lok Sabha in its recently held session has passed three new labour enactments by dismantling existing 27 enactments in the name of 'Ease of Business', which are purely in the interest of corporates. In the process, 75 per cent of workers are being pushed...

He also released a special commemorative postal stamp issued by India Post and its special cover during the event.

Deere & Co on Wednesday reported a rise in quarterly earnings, defying Wall Street estimates for a decline, as higher crop prices, government subsidy payments and replacement demand for an aging fleet lifted demand for farm machines.

The head of the European Union's executive on Wednesday reported "genuine progress" in Brexit talks but said the risk of Britain leaving the EU without a new trade deal on Dec. 31 remained, an outcome she said the bloc was prepared for.

An official said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been monitoring the situation, and added that all efforts are being made by the Delhi government to bring down the mortality rate. The death rate stood at 1.89 per cent on Tuesday.

The provisions are part of the Freedom of Religion Bill which will be moved in the cabinet and after a nod, it will be tabled in the MP assembly during the upcoming Winter Session.

Close friends of late actor Ashiesh Roy recall him not taking good care of his health apart from continuing with smoking and consumption of alcohol.

According to norm, the Speaker is generally chosen by consensus of all the parties. The last time polls were held to elect Speaker of the house was in March 1969.

'Naagin' is a popular franchise on TV with many leading ladies playing the title role over various seasons.

A huge colorful portrait of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now greets passersby over an East Village crosswalk in New York City.