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Complete Installation Of Flow Meters By October-end: DJB VC Raghav Chadha To Officials
Delhi Jal Board vice chairman Raghav Chadha on Thursday directed officials to complete the installation of flow meters in the city by October-end. Flow meters are required to measure the flow and quantity of water at a particular point and help detect l...
Viewership Up By 30% In First Week Of IPL: Official Broadcaster
Official broadcaster Star India on Thursday claimed that IPL's viewership grew by 30 per cent over last year in only the opening week of the tournament. The opening day match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings witnessed...
4,000 Dogs, Cats, Rabbits Bought Online Found Dead In China
About 4,000 dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals, believed to have been bought online as pets, were found dead in boxes in China, an animal welfare group said on Thursday. The grisly tragedy took place at a logistics hub in central China where the anima...
India Expresses Concern Over Raging Conflict Between Armenia, Azerbaijan, Calls for Lasting Resolution
MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said India is concerned over the situation as it threatens regional peace and security, saying there was a need to end the hostilities immediately.
Frederick Wiseman On The Life Of American Institutions
Frederick Wiseman has spent more than half a century documenting American institutions.
Pak Arrests Indian National For Allegedly Crossing Border Without Travel Documents
An Indian national has been arrested for allegedly crossing the border without travel documents in Sialkot district of Pakistan's Punjab province, police said on Thursday. The man, identified as Hareender Singh, was arrested on Wednesday for "illegally en...
Punjab Farmers Block Rail Tracks for Indefinite Period, Protest Outside Houses of BJP Leaders
Farmers have expressed apprehension that the Centre's farm reforms would pave a way for the dismantling of the minimum support price system, leaving them at the "mercy" of big corporates.
Army Says It Is Committed To Providing Quality Medical Care To Veterans Amid Pandemic
Medical resources are under extreme strain due to the coronavirus pandemic but the Indian Army is committed to ensuring quality medical care to veterans, it said on Thursday. "No ECHS member who is entitled treatment in service hospital are being denie...
US Manufacturing Grows In August For Fifth Straight Month
U.S manufacturing grew at a slightly slower pace last month, continuing a rebound from spring's coronavirus recession.
DMK Wants Yogi Adityanath to Apologise for Treatment Meted Out to Rahul Gandhi by UP Police
Anarchy and unruliness governed Uttar Pradesh, it appeared and not rule of law, he alleged reacting to the crimes against women there and police stopping Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra amid melee.
Rihanna On New Album: 'I Just Want To Have Fun With Music'
It's been four years since Rihanna released an album but the singer is working hard on recording new music.
Krishna Raj Kapoor Death Anniversary: Kareena, Karisma and Riddhima Remember Grandmother with Heartfelt Posts
Krishna Raj Kapoor passed away two years ago on this day. Her granddaughter, Kareena Kapoor Khan paid tribute to her on social media by sharing her picture.
Two Bulgarians Arrested In Goa For ATM Fraud
Two Bulgarian nationals were arrested in North Goa district on Thursday for allegedly withdrawing money from ATMs after stealing card data through `skimming'. The duo, whose names were not disclosed, were arrested in the coastal village of Morjim, poli...
Govt Announces State Mourning on October 4 as Mark of Respect to Kuwait's Amir
The national flag will be flown at half mast on all buildings throughout India where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day, it said.
US Commits $1.9 Million to India to Support Informal Sector Workers, Micro Enterprises Hit by Covid-19
Highlighting the need to provide financial assistance to the people affected by the disruption caused by COVID-19, Juster said the global pandemic has severely affected those who are vulnerable and less fortunate, thereby increasing the economic challenge...
Russian Scientist Detained For Allegedly Passing Technology To China - Reports
A Russian scientist has been detained in Siberia for allegedly passing technology to China, Russian media reported on Thursday.