BJP leader Rajesh Kumar Jha, who joined party two days ago, shot dead in Bihar`s Patna

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jayant Mandal vice president Rajesh Kumar Jha alias 'Raju Baba' was shot dead by some unidentified miscreants in Bihar's capital Patna on Thursday (October 1) morning. 

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India`s coronavirus COVID-19 tally reaches 63,12,584, recoveries nearly 53 lakh: Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that India`s coronavirus COVID-19 tally has mounted to 63,12,584 cases with a spike of 86,821 coronavirus cases and 1,181 deaths in the past 24 hours.

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Hathras gang-rape victim killed by ruthless government, says Congress leader Sonia Gandhi

In a scathing attack on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government over the gangrape and murder of a 19-year-old girl in Hathras, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday (September 30) said that the girl was "killed by a ruthless government" that was trying to "hush up the matter". 

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Unlock 5.0: Here are the guidelines issued by MHA for social gatherings

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (September 30) issued Unlock 5.0 guidelines as part of the Centre's part of the phase-wise unlock procedure following the lockdown imposed by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in India. 

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Congress to launch `Kisan Yatra` from Punjab against farm laws; Rahul Gandhi to join protest

In protest against the Centre’s newly passed farm laws and to express solidarity with farmers of the country, the Congress party is going to launch a `Kisan Yatra` from Punjab this week. The Kisan Yatra will begin from Punjab`s Sangrur and will end in Delhi covering various districts of Punjab and Haryana.

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After Hathras, woman gang-raped and killed in Uttar Pradesh`s Balrampur, 2 arrested

Amid the nationwide outrage over the gang-rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman from Hathras, another woman was allegedly gangraped and killed by two people in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur on Tuesday (September 29).

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Hathras gangrape case: DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal writes to CJI Bobde, urges High Court-monitored probe

Maliwal also requested CJI Bobde to set in place definite mechanisms to ensure that no other daughter has to suffer the same fate.   

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Amid LAC standoff, India and China hold talks to ease border tension: Here are the key points

While this is the 19th WMCC meet since the mechanism came up in 2012, it is the fifth such meet amid the ongoing tension.

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India and Philippines working on preferential trade agreement

Undersecretary at the Philippines trade office, Ceferino S Rodolfo at the meet said “a more focused approach like a PTA is more practical".

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BJP appoints former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis as Bihar election in-charge

The LJP has been blowing hot and cold over the issue as it is said to be unhappy over the offer being made to it by the BJP.

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Babri Masjid demolition: Congress dares Centre to file appeal against acquittal, says CBI court`s verdict counters SC ruling

Expressing its displeasure over the special CBI court’s verdict in Babri Masjid demolition case, the Congress party on Wednesday said that the ruling runs counter to the Supreme Court’s previous judgement.

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Gujarat boy undergoes COVID-19 test dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi

"My swab samples have been taken for coronavirus test. People should not be apprehensive about the test. Our country will be healthy only if we cooperate," the little Bapu was quoted as saying.

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Amid tension at LAC, WMCC talks between India and China underway

While this is the 19th WMCC meet since the mechanism came up in 2012, it is the fifth such meet amid the ongoing tension. 

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UPSC Civil Services exam 2020: Supreme Court refuses to postpone preliminary test due to COVID-19, floods

The Supreme Court also refused to consider the plea for clubbing of this year's exam with that of 2021 saying "this will have a cascading effect".

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Babri Masjid demolition: CBI court verdict a `black day` for judiciary, says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday dubbed the special CBI court verdict in the Babri Masjid demolition case as a 'black day' for the Indian judiciary.

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Majority of narcotic drugs in India infiltrated from Pakistan through cross border transactions: Survey

Data for the survey were collected from convicted drug peddlers across three states in India - Punjab, Gujarat, and Delhi.

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48-day long series of webinars to start on October 2 to rekindle Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts on health, nutrition

The webinar will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon every day.

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SK Yadav, Special CBI judge, given extension ahead of Babri Masjid demolition case verdict

SK Yadav, the special CBI judge who was due to retire in 2019, was given an extension to pronounce the verdict in the high-profile Babri Mosque demolition case on Wednesday. All 32 accused in the case were acquitted citing "lack of evidence'' against them for hatching the alleged conspiracy. The court also observed that the 1992 demolition was not "pre-planned."

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Babri Masjid demolition: Will appeal against special CBI court verdict, says AIMPLB

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday said that it is not satisfied with the special CBI verdict in the Babri Masjid demolition case and it will appeal against it in a higher court.

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Unlock 5.0 guidelines likely today: Here`s all you need to know

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to release Unlock 5.0 guidelines on Wednesday (September 30) and it is likely that the Centre would announce several new relaxations in its latest guidelines.

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Babri Masjid demolition case verdict vindicates my belief, says LK Advani; MM Joshi calls it `historic`

BJP veteran LK Advani on Wednesday (September 30, 2020) welcomed the judgement by the Special CBI Court in Babri Masjid Demolition Case. 

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Babri Mosque demolition: Iqbal Ansari welcomes verdict, says let’s all live in peace now

Mohammad Iqbal Ansari, the Babri Masjid litigant, on Wednesday welcomed the special CBI court verdict in the Babri Mosque demolition and said that its good that the trial is over now.

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Hathras gang-rape: Protesters block roads and market, victim cremated by police

Massive protests broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Wednesday (September 30) as many people blocked roads and main market seeking justice for Hathras gang-rape victim. The protesters also raised slogans against police and local administration and said that the government must take action to ensure that 19-year-old girl who died after being brutally gang-raped by four men should get justice as soon as possible.

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Babri Mosque demolition: BJP leaders visit LK Advani, say ‘justice has been done’

Top BJP leaders including Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, visited party veteran LK Advani shortly after the Special CBI court on Wednesday acquitted him and all other accused in more than two-decade-old ' Babri Masjid demolition case.

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Special CBI court acquits all 32 accused in Babri Mosque demolition case, cites lack of evidence

Nearly twenty-eight years after the Babri Masjid was demolished, the Special CBI court on Wednesday (September 30, 2020) acquitted all 32 accused in the case, including former deputy prime minister LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Kalyan Singh and Uma Bharti.

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India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with over 400-km range

 India on Wednesday successfully test-fired an extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The supersonic cruise missile is capable of hitting targets at more than 400-km range.

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3-member probe panel set up to probe Hathras gang-rape case, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath as outrage grows

Amid growing outrage over the Hathras gang-rape incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday (September 30) said that a three-member panel has been set up to investigate the case.

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Hathras gangrape victim`s body cremated by Uttar Pradesh police despite protests by family

In a surprising turn of events, Uttar Pradesh police cremated the body of the woman who was gangraped and murdered allegedly by four men in Hathras at around 3 AM on Wednesday (September 30).

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Babri Masjid demolition case verdict on September 30, LK Advani, Uma Bharti, MM Joshi named as accused

Twenty-eight years after the demolition of Babri Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, a special CBI court will on Wednesday (September 30) pronounce its verdict in this case. The case is significant because has senior BJP leaders like LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti are named as key accused in this case.

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Attempt to smuggle arms into India: BSF seizes 28 rifles, 7894 ammunition meant for northeast insurgent groups

According to the force, this was an 'attempt by anti-national elements to smuggle arms and ammunition into Indian territory'.

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EAM S Jaishankar to visit Tokyo on October 6 for quad FMs meet

This will be first such major diplomatic engagement of the new Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga.

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Hathras gangrape: Opposition parties demand quick justice in fast-track court

The 19-year-old woman was raped allegedly by four men in her village on September 14 when she went to a farm along with her mother. As per ANI, the police have arrested the four accused.

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Victims of 26/11, Pathankot terror attacks still waiting for justice, says India

India has yet again highlighted that victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and Pathankot terror attack are yet to get justice due to Pakistan's "non cooperative" attitude.

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DRDO scientist goes to massage parlour he found online in Noida, gets honeytrapped, held hostage

One of the three accused, Rakesh Kumar alias Rinku is the operator of the OYO hotel in sector 41 of Noida where the victim was held hostage and assaulted by the kidnappers, Singh said.  

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PM Narendra Modi takes on Opposition for demanding proof of surgical strike, opposing Yoga Day and Sardar Patel`s statue in Gujarat

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a scathing attack on the Congress-led Opposition for demanding evidence of the Indian Army’s surgical strike in PoK, for opposing the Yoga Day and installation of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue in Gujarat.

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PM Narendra Modi slams Congress over farm laws, says burning of tractor `an insult to farmers`

PM Modi said that Congress is insulting the farmers by setting fire to the machines and equipment that is worshipped by them.

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Hathras victim`s kin accuses UP Police of taking no action against attackers, says had to rush woman to hospital in auto

The woman's family has alleged that UP Police did nothing to help them and took no action against the attackers.

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Amnesty International halts India operations, accuses Centre of ‘witch-hunt’

In a significant development, famous human rights organisation Amnesty International India on Tuesday (September 29) announced that it is closing down its operations in India due to government's 'witch-hunt' and 'harassment'. Amnesty International India noted that it decided to shut down its operations in India after it was “compelled to let go off staff in India” and halt all its research work as the government froze all its bank accounts.

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No decision on school reopening yet, says Karnataka Education Minister S Suresh Kumar

On September 20, the State government prohibited Class 9 to 12 students from visiting schools and pre-university colleges to meet teachers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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‘Uneasy status’ prevails at northern frontiers with China: IAF chief RKS Bhadauria

Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday (September 29, 2020) said that an ‘uneasy status’ prevails at northern frontiers with China at present in an apparent reference to the heightened border tension with Beijing.

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Coast Guard vessels douse fire on container ship X-Press Godavari, ship escorted to Kolkata

Container ship X-Press Godavari is being escorted to the Kolkata port by an Indian Coast Guard vessel. This comes after an overnight firefighting effort, to douse a flame on a container that the ship was carrying. 

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JIMEX 2020: India, Japan three-day naval exercise in Arabian sea concludes today

The India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise JIMEX 2020, between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), concluded on Monday.

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Can Ayurvedic medicines cure COVID-19, clinical trial shows surprising results

In a significant development, an interim report on a clinical trial has shown that coronavirus COVID-19 patients undertaking natural treatment are resolving most symptoms earlier than those using allopathic medicines. The clinical trial was conducted at three hospitals.

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Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in India cross 61-lakh mark with 70,589 new infections

Out of the total cases, 9,47,576 are active cases and  51,01,398 cured/discharged/migrated cases. The death toll surged to 96,318 with 776 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. 

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Can Ayurvedic medicines treat coronavirus, this is what clinical trial shows

In a significant development, an interim report on a clinical trial has shown that coronavirus COVID-19 patients undertaking natural treatment are resolving most symptoms earlier than those using allopathic medicines. The clinical trial was conducted at three hospitals.

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BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis attacks Tejashwi Yadav, says Bihar will again see kidnappings and looting if RJD comes to power

Taking a jibe at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that if RJD comes to power he will employ 10 lakh criminals and buy firearms increasing the crime rate in the state.

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JEECUP 2020: UPJEE result announced; check jeecup.nic.in

The counseling process for qualified candidates in Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (UPJEE) exams 2020 will begin from September 30. 

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Unlock 5.0: Here are some possible relaxations which we could see in October

Union Ministry of Home Affairs is all set to issue Unlock 5.0 guidelines before October 1 and people are eagerly waiting for Unlock 5.0 guidelines as October marks the beginning of festive season in the country.

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India, Bangladesh JCC meeting today; water sharing, Rohingya on agenda

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen will lead their respective sides in the 6th JCC meeting to be held in a virtual platform in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Google remembers iconic Indian actress and dancer Zohra Segal with a special doodle

Zohra Segal has received honours like the Padma Shri (1998), the Kalidas Samman (2001), and the Padma Vibhushan (2010). The special doodle on Zohra Segal is designed by artist Parvati Pillai.

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LAC standoff: India deploys long-range missile Nirbhay to tackle Chinese threat

Amid the simmering border tensions with China, India has deployed home-grown subsonic missile Nirbhay to counter the deployment of missile by Chinese armed forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Gujarat: 3 dead, 1 injured as building collapses in Vadodara, rescue operation underway

Atleast three people were killed after a building in Bawamanpura area of Gujarat's Vadodara in the wee hours of Tuesday ( September 29).

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils Defence Acquisition Procedure, says DAP aligned with PM`s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat

The DAP 2020 will be applicable with effect from October 1.

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BJP`s Kirit Somaiya sits on protest, accuses BMC mayor Kishori Pednekar of fraudulently occupying SRA flats

Somaiya alleged that Pednekar fraudulently occupied redeveloped slum accommodation and had been using it as her office. 

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Farm bill protests: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh slams Centre, says his govt will move Supreme Court

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said, "We will be going to the Supreme Court. Agriculture is a state subject but farm bills have been passed without asking us. It is totally unconstitutional."

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Monsoon withdraws from some parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, says IMD

India has received 9 per cent more rainfall than the normal until September 27.

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COVID-19: Delhi High Court issues notice on plea to stop stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana

The Delhi High Court on Monday (September 28) issued notice to all respondents on a plea seeking directions from authorities to take immediate steps to prevent stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in view of coronavirus COVID-19 situation.

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Alapan Bandyopadhyay takes charge as the new West Bengal`s chief secretary

Alapan Bandyopadhyay replaced Rajiva Sinha who has been shifted to West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation.

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Pakistan has de-listed over 4000 international terrorists, India tells UN

The statement comes even as Pakistan's fate will be decided by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in October, where it remains on the grey list. Failing to fulfil its anti-terror commitments means it could be blacklisted next month.

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Civil services exams can`t be deferred further due to COVID-19: UPSC to Supreme Court

The UPSC exam was earlier scheduled on May 31, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was rescheduled for October 4. 

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Caught on cam: Senior IPS officer brutally thrashes wife, drags along ground in Bhopal; extra-marital affair believed to be reason behind discord

In the purported video, the police officer of Director General (DG) rank is seen dragging his wife along the ground and brutally assaulting her. Meanwhile, other staff present in his house tries to intervene and stop the police officer.

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Supreme Court allows two COVID-19 patients to take CLAT exam 2020

Earlier, a plea was presented in the Supreme Court challenging the SOPs laid out by Consortium which does not permit COVID19 positive patients to appear for the examination.

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Fire breaks out on container vessel off West Bengal Coast, Coast Guard mobilizes ships and aircraft

A container vessel X-Press Godavari, at anchorage off Sandheads in West Bengal has reported a fire onboard. The last port of call of this vessel was Kelang, Malaysia and she was headed for Kolkata.

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Coronavirus cases in India cross 60-lakh mark, death toll at 95,542

The total recoveries in the country crossed 50-lakh mark on Monday (September 28) as per the Ministry of health and family welfare.

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Exclusive: How Pakistan is supporting anti-India activities at Indo-Nepal border

A latest report prepared by Indian Security agencies has revealed that radical activities are growing at the Indo Nepal border. As per the report, large number of mosques and guest houses at Indo-Nepal near bordering district of Bihar are funded by Pakistan-based organisation named Dawat-e-Islamia and these mosques and guest houses are being used for anti-India activities.

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Bhagat Singh 113th birth anniversary: PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah pay tribute to the freedom fighter

Speaking at the 69th edition of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, the Prime Minister recalled the life of Bhagat Singh calling him the symbol of bravery and courage. 

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Days ahead of Durga Puja, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath makes this big announcement

Amid rising coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh and other parts of Inida, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday (September 28) announced that public events to celebrate Durga Puja will not be allowed in the state.

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Tractor set on fire at Delhi`s India Gate during protest against contentious farm laws - Watch

The ongoing protests against three farm bills passed recently by the Parliament took a violent turn on Monday (September 28) as a tractor was set on fire near Delhi's India Gate.

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Normal life hit as farmers in Karnataka call statewide bandh to oppose farm bills

The farmers are protesting against Farm Bills, land reform ordinances, amendments to Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) and labour laws.

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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University online entrance test on September 28

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) will conduct online entrance tests for admission to various undergraduate courses on Monday (September 28).

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Coronavirus COVID-19: Total recovered cases in India cross 50 lakh mark, 10 lakh recovered in 11 days

In a positive development related to coronavirus spread in India, the total recoveries in the country crossed 50-lakh mark on Monday (September 28) as per the Ministry of health and family welfare.

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Ex-Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis breaks silence on meeting Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, makes this big prediction

A day after his 'secret' meeting with former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said he met the BJP leader to discuss certain issues. Raut added that there could be ideological differences between Shiv Sena and BJP but the leaders of the two parties are not enemies of each other.

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Farm Bills passed following procedure: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh issues clarification

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh said that he holds a constitutional position and therefore, cannot issue a formal rebuttal. 

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Unlock 5.0: Cinema halls to educational institutes, what relaxations to expect

The fourth phase of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown relaxations is set to end on September 30 and Unlock 5.0 will begin from October 1. It is to be noted that the Centre is yet to announce any guideline for Unlock 5.0 but it is expected that many new relaxations will be given in the next phase of unlock.

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PM Narendra Modi to hold virtual bilateral summit with his Denmark counterpart today

India and Denmark share 400 years of historical linkage and about 70 years of diplomatic relations. 

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Indian Army prepared to tackle both China, harsh winter along LAC as border tension continues

The Indian Army is battle-ready to face the Chinese Army with its T-90 and T-72 tanks along with the BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicles which can operate at temperatures up to minus 40 degree Celsius.

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World Tourism Day: Amit Shah to inaugurate ‘Destination North East-2020’ today

On the occasion of World tourism day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate ‘Destination North East-2020’ which is a four-day long event held in North Eastern Region.

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Indian Army geared up for battling both China, harsh winters in Eastern Ladakh

The Indian Army is battle-ready to face the Chinese Army with its T-90 and T-72 tanks along with the BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicles which can operate at temperatures up to minus 40 degree Celsius.

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Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute already resolved, why revive it again? asks Owaisi

Days after a suit was filed in a Mathura court seeking to "reclaim" the entire Krishna Janmabhoomi, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday (September 27) said that the dispute between Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sangh and Shahi Idgah Trust was settled in 1968 and there is no point in reviving this issue now.

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Ex-Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, BJP clarifies

In a surprising development, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut met former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at a hotel in Mumbai on Saturday (September 26). The meeting between the two leaders lasted for around 2 hours. 

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Jaswant Singh: Former Army Major and ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee`s `Man Friday`

Jaswant Singh, who passed away on Sunday morning, held Defence, External Affairs and Finance portfolios in Atal Bihari Vajpayee`s government. He was one of the founder members of the BJP.

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Bihar polls: What the recent crossovers from one alliance to another indicate

At this point in Bihar, where dates for assembly elections have been announced, while the seat-sharing discussions have not yet concluded in the two alliances, some leaders have already changed sides -- from the Mahagathbandhan to the NDA or the other way around.   

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India coronavirus COVID-19 cases near 60-lakh mark; death toll at 94,503

As per the Ministry of Health data, the total coronavirus cases in the country stands at 59,92,532 cases, which includes 9,56,402 active cases.

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Farmers playing big role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says PM Modi as protests over farm bills intensify

Amid massive protests by thousands of farmers in different parts of India against the farm bills passed by Parliament recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 27) tried to allay the fears of the farmers and hailed them for the role played by farmers towards building an ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India).

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Strange! Daughter accuses father of cheating in ludo, goes to court

On being asked about the reason to approach the court, the 24-year old said that she trusted her father and did not expect him to cheat.  

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Unlock 4.0: Gujarat government takes this big decision as COVID-19 coronavirus cases rise

Amid the rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Gujarat and other parts of the country, the Vijay Rupani-led government in the state has decided to not organise Navratri festival this year. 

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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut breaks silence over his meeting with ex-Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Amid rising specualtions that something is cooking between Shiv Sena and BJP in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday (September 27) said that he met former Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday to discuss certain issues.

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NIA arrests 10th suspected Al-Qaeda terrorist from West Bengal’s Murshidabad

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested suspected Al-Qaeda terrorist Shamim Ansari from Jalangi in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Saturday. This is the tenth such arrest within a week in connection with the ongoing investigation to uncover the Al-Qaeda network existing in West Bengal and other states.

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Mumbai Police warns media against chasing celebrities summoned by NCB in Sushant Singh Rajput death case

Issuing a strict warning, the Mumbai police on Saturday (September 26) said that media vehicles should not pursue vehicles of celebrities who are being summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau for the drugs probe. 

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NPPA caps price of Liquid Medical Oxygen and Medical Oxygen cylinders as COVID-19 cases rise

As per the Ministry, the measures will ensure the availability of medical oxygen at consumers end at a reasonable price both at the hospital level and through oxygen cylinders, especially to distant and interior districts. 

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PM Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh condole death of former union minister Jaswant Singh

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday (September 27) morning. Soon after the news of his demise Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief.

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Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Saturday (September 26) took to Twitter to announce that she has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. Uma Bharti posted a series of tweets about her diagnosis and urged all those who had come in contact with her to get tested for the virus.

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Former Union minister Jaswant Singh dies, PM Modi expresses grief

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday (September 27) morning. He was 82. Union Defence Minister took to twitter to announce Jaswant SIngh's death.

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Delhi government plans to convert temporary posts into permanent ones

In a good news for several government employees in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has asked all its departments to provide details of temporary posts under their jurisdiction, which can be converted into permanent ones.

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JP Nadda hails PM Narendra Modi`s UNGA speech, calls it strong representation of India

He pointed out that the Prime Minister also spoke about the relevance of the objectives of the establishment of the United Nations in today`s time.

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Shirdi Samsthan officials review TTD`s temple management during COVID-19 pandemic

The review meeting was held at Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala which was presided over by TTD Chairman along with TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal. 

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Ex-Mahrashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, BJP clarifies

In a surprising development, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut met former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at a hotel in Mumbai on Saturday (September 26). The meeting between the two leaders lasted for around 2 hours. 

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Bihar elections: Congress to organise `Mahila Kranti Sammelan` to woo women voters

According to sources, the party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address this conference through virtual mode, which is likely to be held in the second week of October.

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NEET answer key 2020 released by NTA at ntaneet.nic.in — Check direct link here

Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the answer key for all sets (E1-E6, F1-F6, G1-G6, H1-H6) by visiting the official website of the NTA - ntaneet.nic.in. 

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Ahead of Bihar assembly election 2020, BJP president JP Nadda announces new team, check full list

Eight months after assuming office, BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday announced his new team of party office bearers. Signaling a major overhaul within the ranks of BJP, Nadda today announced the appointment of 23 new office bearers.

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MHT CET 2020 admit card released: Everything you want to know about it

Candidates can also download the MHT CET admit card from mahacet.org website.

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India announces USD 15 mn grant for Sri Lanka to strengthen Buddhist ties

The grant will be used for constructions and renovation of Buddhist cultural sites in the Indian ocean country, archaeological cooperation, the reciprocal study of Lord Buddha’s relics, strengthening of Buddhist scholarship, and supporting the clergy.

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On ex-PM Manmohan Singh`s birthday, Congress releases short video listing out his achievements — Watch

Congress leaders, including its former president Rahul Gandhi, extended birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as he turned 88 on Saturday.

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When Sabarimala broke tradition to perform a musical Puja for SP Balasubrahmaniam

Following the Puja rituals, a musician of the temple’s governing board played the Naadhaswaram, (a wind-based instrument) to the tune of SPB’s national award-winning song Shankara Naadhashareera from the film Shakaranbharanam(1979). 

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Sri Lanka a priority: PM Narendra Modi to PM Mahinda Rajpaksa at virtual meet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa met on Saturday (September 26, 2020) for a virtual summit. While this is the third virtual summit amidst COVID crisis by PM Modi, this is a first with a leader of the neighbouring country. 

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MHT CET admit card 2020 for PCB group released, check steps to download

Candidates who registered for the exam can download the MHT CET admit card 2020 from mhtcet2020.mahaonline.gov.in and mahacet.org.

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Issues from Mumbai can be sent as parcel to Bihar for assembly polls 2020, says Shiv Sena`s Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut took a jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by saying that state Assembly polls should be contested on issues of development and law and order. Raut said if the state government has exhausted all poll issues, then some can be sent from Mumbai as a 'parcel'. 

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Jammu and Kashmir

02 pm.

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik seeks classical status for Odissi music

He said that  Odissi music has all the requisite and exclusive characteristics to be recognised as classical music.  

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Delhi`s air quality deteriorates to ‘moderate’, may turn `poor` by Monday

The national capital recorded its air quality in the "moderate" category on Saturday morning, while a government forecasting agency predicted that it will turn "poor" by Monday.

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Rahul Gandhi extends birthday wishes to ex-PM Manmohan Singh, says India feels the absence of a PM like you

Born in September 26, 1932, Manmohan Singh Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the 13th Prime Minister of India between 2004 and 2014.

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Odisha MLAs, Assembly staff to undergo COVID-19 tests ahead of monsoon session

Around 900 people including MLAs and staffers will be tested for the novel coronavirus ahead of the monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly.

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India records 85,362 new COVID-19 cases, total tally cross 59-lakh mark

The total coronavirus cases in the country stand at 59,03,933 with 85,362 new cases as per the Ministry of Health data.

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This video of saree-clad woman hula hooping has netizens awestruck - Watch

A hula hoop dancer from Delhi, Eshna Kutty posted a video of herself hula hooping while donning a saree. The video has been shared widely on all social media platforms and is being immensely loved by the netizens. 

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Fire breaks out at a factory in Delhi`s Narela; no casualties reported

As many as 26 fire tenders were rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported, as per Delhi fire service.

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India slams Pakistan PM Imran Khan at UN, highlights Islamabad`s support for terror, religious persecution

In a strongly worded rebuttal, India slammed Pakistan Prime minister Imran Khan for his anti-India speech at the United Nations General Assembly. It also highlighted Islamabad's support for terror and religious persecution.

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Rice ATM in Hyderabad, 12,000 people given free supplies since lockdown

An MBA graduate in Hyderabad has undertaken a special initiative called the 'rice ATM' in which he gives free supplies of the foodgrain to the needy.    

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AP ICET 2020 result announced at sche.ap.gov.in; nearly 40,000 candidates clear exam

The common entrance test was held between September 10 and September 11. To check the result candidates need to logging into the official portal using their registration numbers and hall ticket numbers.

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Light intensity earthquake of 3.7 magnitude hits Ladakh

The tremor occurred at 2.14 am at a depth of 10 kilometers, reported the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). This is the third earthquake reported from the place in the last 48 hours.

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India, Japan 3-day naval exercise JIMEX to begin from today in Arabian sea

Indian and Japanese navies to begin their three-day-long maritime military exercise beginning from Saturday (September 26). The naval exercise will take place in the North Arabian Sea. This is the fourth edition of  Japan Maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX).

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India exercises its Right to Reply at UN in response to Pakistan on Kashmir issue

Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, India promptly responded to Khan`s comments and requested the United Nations for the floor to exercise Right to Reply in response to Pakistan`s statements.

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Youth found murdered in Telangana`s Sangareddy, honour killing suspected

In a suspected case of honour killing, a youngster's body was found in Telangana's Sangareddy, on the outskirts of the city. The victim, Hemanth Kumar, who was in his mid 20's had married Avanthi Reddy on June 11 after nearly eight years of courtship. 

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First-year classes for session 2020-21 to commence from November 1: UGC

The UGC has directed the educational institutions to complete the merit/entrance-based admission process by October 2020.

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First-year classes for session 2020-21 to start from November 1: UGC

The academic session 2020-21 for the first-year students will commence from November 1, 2020 stated the University Grants Commission (UGC) in its latest guidelines. The UGC has directed the educational institutions to complete merit/entrance-based admission process by October 2020.

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Centre sanctions 670 new electric buses, 241 charging stations under FAME Scheme

A big push to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of eco-friendly transportation, the Centre on Friday sanctioned 670 new electric buses and 241 charging stations under FAME Scheme. This is a big opportunity for companies manufacturing e-vehicles like Tata Motors, Mahindra etc.

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Youth found murdered in Andhra`s Sangareddy, honour killing suspected

In a suspected case of honour killing, a youngster's body was found in Andhra's Sangareddy, on the outskirts of the city. The victim, Hemanth Kumar, who was in his mid 20's had married Avanthi Reddy on June 11 after nearly eight years of courtship. 

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Bihar Assembly Election 2020: Check full schedule and other crucial details here

The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed that the election in Bihar will be held three phases amid strict COVID-19 protocols. 

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Bombay HC takes suo motu cognizance of Bhiwandi building collapse which killed 41

The Bombay High Court took suo motu cognizance of the Bhiwandi building collapse incident in Maharashtra's Thane, which killed at least 41 people. The high court also initiated a public interest litigation in the matter.

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Bihar assembly election 2020: Here`s the full schedule

 The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India on Friday announced the much-awaited dates for that the Bihar assembly election 2020. The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed that the election in Bihar will be held three phases amid strict COVID-19 protocols. 

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Startup Skyroot Aerospace unveils India’s first privately developed Cryogenic Rocket engine

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prof. Satish Dhawan, a pioneer who spearheaded ISRO's efforts  as the organization’s second Chairman, an Indian space startup has unveiled their indigenously developed cryogenic engine - Dhawan-I. This cryogenic engine is meant to fuel the upper stage of their rocket Vikram -II.

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NDA government working for farmers` benefit, new labour reforms will transform lives: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi was addressing BJP leaders and volunteers on the occasion of Foundation Day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana on his birth anniversary, via video conferencing.

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Supreme Court rejects plea seeking postponement of Bihar Assembly polls due to COVID-19

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission on India to postpone Bihar assembly election which is to be scheduled in October and November.

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Getting high-security number plates made easier in Delhi; know process

The user needs to visit bookmyhsrp.com/index.aspx for completing the registration process.

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CM Nitish Kumar shares Bihar`s sustainable development efforts at UN climate meet

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday participated in the virtual high-level Roundtable on Climate Ambition, hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

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PM Narendra Modi is like my son, says Shaheen Bagh`s `Bilkis Dadi` named in TIME`s most influential people`s list

Bilkis Bano, the 82-year-old woman who had earned the moniker "Dadi of Shaheen Bagh" during the long protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the national capital, has said that PM Modi is like her son and that she prays for his long and healthy life.

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EC all set to announce Bihar Assembly election 2020 dates, press conference shortly

The polls to elect a new 243-member assembly will be held in more than one phase, keeping in mind the Covid-19 guidelines and social distancing norms.  

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COVID-19 tally in India crosses 58-lakh mark with over 86,000 fresh infections

Of the total cases, 47,56,165 have been recovered and there are 9,70,116 active cases of Covid-19 in India.

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Bharat Bandh: Farmers` stir against farm bills to affect rail, road transport; here`s all you need to know

In a nation-wide call against the two farm bills passed by the Centre in the Rajya Sabha on Friday (September 25), as many as two dozen farmer organisations have come together.

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IMF hails PM Narendra Modi`s call for `Aatmanirbhar Bharat`, says its `important initiative`

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for an "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) is an important initiative, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said on Thursday.

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Election Commission likely to announce Bihar Assembly election 2020 dates today

The polls to elect a new 243-member assembly will be held in more than one phase, keeping in mind the Covid-19 guidelines and social distancing norms.  

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PIB Fact Check: Tax imposed on school textbooks by Centre, fake or real?

Reports claiming that central government's plan to levy a tax on school textbooks is circulating all over social media. The government issued clarification on the viral report and termed it as fake. 

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Northern Railway cancels these trains due to farmers` agitation in Punjab

Keeping in view the farmers` agitation in Punjab against agriculture bills, some trains operated by Northern Railway will remain cancelled or partially cancelled, as per Deepak Kumar, Chief Public Relation Officers (CPRO) of the zone.

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After film city, CM Yogi Adityanath announces magnificent riverfront along Ganga river in Kanpur

UP CM Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to prepare an action plan to immediately construct a grand riverfront along Ganga besides expeditious implementation of `Namami Gange`.

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India, China to hold Commander-level meet soon; MEA asserts necessary to ensure ground stability

India on Thursday (September 24, 2020) said it is necessary to ensure stability on the ground while India and China work towards ensuring complete disengagement of troops in all friction areas in eastern Ladakh.

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Andhra CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Karnataka`s BS Yediyurappa offer prayers at Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jaganmohan Reddy along with his Karanataka counterpart BS Yediyurappa offered prayers at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala on Thursday (September 24, 2020). 

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MPs shout ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ slogans as PM Modi arrives to attend last day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the last day the day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session which concluded on Wednesday, eight days ahead of the schedule.

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Allahabad High Court turns down plea to rename itself

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea to rename itself either as the Prayagraj High Court or the Uttar Pradesh High Court.

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Centre tightens noose around Islamist preacher Zakir Naik, mulls banning Peace TV’s mobile App, social handles

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government is going to further tighten its noose around controversial Islamic scholar Zakir Naik, who is absconding and believed to be living in Malaysia.

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Delhi riots: Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid sent to judicial custody till October 22 in UAPA case

Delhi's Karkardooma court on Thursday (September 24) sent Delhi riots accused and former JNU student Umar Khalid arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to judicial custody till October 22.

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75% of new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours from 10 States/UTs

A total of 86,508 new cases of COVID-19 infections have been reported in the last 24 hours in India. Of these at least 75% confirmed cases are found to be concentrated from 10 States/UTs. 

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Disband Culture Committee formed to study Indian culture, MPs request President Ram Nath Kovind

Parliamentarians from Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country have written to the President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his immediate intervention in ensuring that the committee announced by the Minister for Culture to study the origin and evolution of Indian culture is disbanded.

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Will not wear mask, says MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra, apologises after uproar

After being heavily criticised for his remark that he doesn`t wear face masks in public, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra apologised for his comment and said that he will wear a mask henceforth.

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PM Narendra Modi launches `Fit India` protocols on first anniversary of `Fit India Movement`, interacts with fitness enthusiasts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with fitness experts and influencers from across the country to mark the one-year anniversary of Fit India Movement.

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Coronavirus COVID-19 strain may have mutated, potentially evolving: Study

Houston researchers have unveiled a study of over 5,000 genetic sequences of coronavirus which reveals the pathogen`s virus`s continuous accumulation of mutations. 

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JNU admit cards 2020 released, here’s how to download online at nuexams.nta.nic.in

The JNU 2020 admit cards for JNUEE or JNU admissions was released by National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday (September 24) on its official website. Candidates can visit nuexams.nta.nic.in to download their respective admit cards. 

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Fire erupts in Delhi mall, 8 fire tenders douse blaze

A fire was reported from a mall in Delhi's Karkardooma area on Thursday (September 24, 2020).

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India`s COVID-19 cases cross 57-lakh mark with 86508 fresh infections in 24 hours

India on Thursday reported a spike of 86,508 coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours taking the total tally to 57,32,518, out of the total cases, 9,66,382 are currently active, 46,74,987 have been discharged.

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Good news: Bharat Biotech’s ‘Covaxin’ to be tested for Phase-3 trials in Uttar Pradesh

In a good news for millions of Indians, the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covaxin’ will be tested for its phase-3 trials in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow and Gorakhpur. It is to be noted that Bharat Biotech Ltd is developing this vaccine in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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Congress launches nation-wide protest against farm bills

The Congress party has launched a nation-wide protest against the two farm bills which were passed by the Rajya Sabha on Sunday.

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Heavy rains cause waterlogging in Uttar Pradesh`s Lucknow, Ayodhya

Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Uttar Pradesh, including capital Lucknow and Ayodhya, on Wednesday (September 23) night. The rainfall caused waterlogging in several areas of Lucknow and Ayodhya causing trouble to the residents of the two cities.

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Quake of 3.7 magnitude rocks Jammu and Kashmir`s Gulmarg

An earthquake of low intensity hit near Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir at 08:19 am on Thursday morning. The quake of 3.7 magnitude hit 281 km north of Gulmarg, as per the data released by National Center for Seismology (NCS).

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Now, N95 mask with built in microphone to receive calls on the go

The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone to stay at home and wear a mask. Even forcing us to use products like sanitisers, UV steriliser, pulse oximeter and more.

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Explained: The strategic importance of 43 bridges which Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate on September 24

Amid simmering tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Thursday (September 24) dedicate 43 bridges to the nation.

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Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy offer `vastrams` to Lord Sri Venkateswara on behalf of state government

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday (September 24) offered a pair of ‘silk vastrams’ to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy on behalf of the state government in connection with the annual brahmotsavams on the auspicious occasion of Garuda Seva.

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Google celebrates Indian long distance swimmer Arati Saha`s 80th birthday with a doodle

Google celebrates 80th birthday of India's trailblazing long distance swimmer Arati Saha in its latest doodle. 

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Massive fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Gujarat`s Surat

A massive fire erupted at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant in Gujarat's Surat after gas pipeline blast on Thursday (September 24) morning.

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Flying high: Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh to be the first woman pilot to fly Rafale fighter aircraft

Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh has created history by becoming the first woman pilot to join Rafale's 'Golden Arrows' Squadron in Ambala. Shivangi belongs to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Shivangi's mother has expressed happiness over the development and said that her daughter always wanted to become a fighter aircraft pilot.

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CM Edappadi K Palaniswami urges PM Narendra Modi to include experts from Tamil Nadu in panel studying Indian culture

The Chief Minister’s letter expressed surprise on how the Ministry of Culture, which is responsible for this initiative, happened to ignore experts from the Southern state. 

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Shahid Beheshti port in Iran, built by India, has handled 12 lakh tons of cargo since 2018: MEA

Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar in Iran, constructed by India, has handled 12 lakh tons of cargo and 8200 containers since December 2018, the Ministry of External Affairs has told the lawmakers in Parliament. 

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AICTE approves inclusion of Geospatial as subject in GATE, NET exam

The step will benefit the increasing number of students who are taking up geospatial as a subject at different levels and help in the evolution of Geospatial Ecosystem in the country.

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Delhi Police busts gang carrying out daring daylight robbery of underground cables

The Delhi Police has arrested a gang from Janakpuri area for stealing wires to the tune of Rs 10 lakh. 

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PM Narendra Modi, Sundar Pichai, actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Shaheen Bagh protestor Bilkis among TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sundar Pichai CEO of Google, London-based Indian-origin doctor Ravindra Gupta, who found a cure for AIDS, actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Bilkis - Dadi of Shaheen Bagh, a Delhi neighbourhood that became the epicentre of the anti-CAA protests are among the TIME magazine’s list of 100 most influential people of 2020.

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DRDO successfully test fires its Laser-Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile from MBT Arjun Tank

In a major boost for Indian defence forces, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday (September 29) successfully testfired its Laser-Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from MBT Arjun Tank at KK Ranges, Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) Ahmednagar.

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Opposition MPs stage protest at Parliament premises over farm bills

The Opposition parties staged a joint protest over the farm bills at the Parliament premises on Wednesday. The MPs, including Ghulam Nabi Azad and Derek O`Brien, among several others, carried placards with slogans like `Save Farmers, Save Workers, Save Democracy`, written on them.

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PM Narendra Modi to interact with Virat Kohli, Milind Soman, others on first anniversary of Fit India Movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with fitness influencers and citizens on Thursday during a nationwide “Fit India Dialogue” to celebrate the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement.

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NEET 2020 result may be declared on this date, here`s how to check online

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to announce NEET 2020 result on October 12, 2020, according to reports. Once declared, the result will be available on the official website of the NTA — ntaneet.nic.in.

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India, Sri lanka to hold virtual bilateral summit on September 26: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa will hold a bilateral summit on September 26.

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PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his 112th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 23, 2020) paid tributes to legendary Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his 112th birth anniversary. 

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Sushant Singh Rajput case fame Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey reveals reasons behind his voluntary retirement

In a significant development, Director General of Police (DGP) Bihar Gupteshwar Pandey, who grabbed headlines during probe in actor Sushant Singh Rajput case,  took voluntary retirement from service on Tuesday (September 22).

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PM Narendra Modi to chair meeting with CMs of 7 states, UTs to review COVID-19 response

00 PM on Wednesday (September 23) to review the status and preparedness of coronavirus COVID-19 response and management.

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Parliament Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha to adjourn sine die on Wednesday

The Rajya Sabha is set to adjourn on Wednesday (September 23, 2020) after the government business is complete, a full week ahead of schedule.

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PM Narendra Modi visited 58 countries since 2015, his foreign tours cost Rs 517.82 crore: MEA

Since 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited 58 countries and his foreign tours cost Rs 517.82 crores to the state’s coffers, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

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Learn to respect sovereignty of other nations, India slams Turkey after President Erdogan talks about Kashmir at UNGA

India has strongly reacted to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's raking up Kashmir issue during his United Nations General Assembly speech. 

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With spike of 83347 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours India`s tally crosses 56-lakh mark

India on Wednesday reported a spike of 83,347 new COVID-19 cases and as many as 1,085 deaths in last 24 hours.

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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh ends fast against unruly behaviours of MPs over farm bills

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh broke his one-day fast on Wednesday> He began his fast on Tuesday to protest the unruly behaviour towards him by some Opposition members during the passage of agriculture Bills in the Upper House on September 20.

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Diwali gift for Uttar Pradesh as international flights to start from this district

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that from Diwali this year Kushinagar Airport will begin operating international flights. 

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ABHYAS flight-tested successfully: Here`s how DRDO`s drone will help Indian armed forces

In a major boost for Indian armed forces, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday (September 22) conducted the successful flight test of ABHYAS--High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT). The flight test was done from the Interim Test Range, Balasore in Odisha.

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Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey of Sushant Singh Rajput case fame, takes voluntary retirement

Director General of Police (DGP) Bihar Gupteshwar Pandey has sought early retirement from services and state Governor Phagu Chauhan has reportedly accepted his resignation.

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Unlock 4.0: Students to get Rs 11,000 from Centre to pay their fees, rumour or reality?

Social media has been full of misinformation and fake news ever since coronavirus COVID-19 hit India. Notably, everything that is present on the Internet is not true and it is advisable to check the facts before believing in the news going viral on the social media.

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Deaths in Maharashtra`s Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 30

The death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse site which took place on September 21 rose to 30, according to the Thane Municipal Corporation on Wednesday.

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Your dreams will shape the reality of India, says PM Modi in IIT Guwahati 22nd Convocation

PM Modi lauded the New Education policy and said that the National Education Policy will establish India as an international education destination. 

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PM Narendra Modi to chair high-level virtual meeting with CMs of 7 states, UTs to review COVID-19 situation

Prime Minister will chair a high-level virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of seven COVID-19 hit states and UTs to review the status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management on September 23.

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India records highest single-day recoveries of coronavirus COVID-19 cases, total recovery rate jumps to 80.86%

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday (September 22) said that India recorded highest single-day recoveries on Monday (September 21) with over 1 lakh patients recovering in last 24 hours. The ministry added that with this, the total number of recoveries are nearly 45 lakh (44,97,867) and the recovery rate has climbed to 80.86% in the country.

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Rajya Sabha ruckus continues as Opposition members stage walkout, demand suspension of 8 MPs revoked

The ongoing ruckus in the Rajya Sabha over contentious farm bills is likely to continue as Opposition has refused to relent and threatened to boycott the remaining monsoon session. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday demanded immediate revocation of the suspension of eight MPs, failing which he said that the Opposition will boycott the remaining monsoon session.

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Chhattisgarh CGSOS class 10th, 12th result declared — Check more details, direct link here

The students who appeared for board examinations can check the result on the official website, cgsos.co.in.

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EC to take decision in next two-three days to visit Bihar: CEC Sunil Arora

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that a decision would be taken in the next two to three days to visit Bihar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora said on Monday.

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Rare Red Pandas woo visitors in Darjeeling`s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park - Watch

The only specialized Zoo across the country boasts of 24 red pandas, the mammal species that are native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China and are also listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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Former Rajasthan Minister Zakiya Inam dies due to coronavirus

Congress leader Zakiya Inam had handled portfolios like health, women and child welfare in the Rajasthan government.

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Not just Bollywood, now female teachers from this school allege sexual harassment

In a shocking development, the teachers at a reputed school in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut have accused the school management of not paying them salary for a long time, adding that the school management behave in indecent manners with women teachers when they demand salary.

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CM Yogi to meet top Bollywood names, likely to take the decision on `biggest` film city

This will be the first such meeting held after Yogi Adityanath's announcement of the making India's "biggest and most beautiful" Film City in Gautam Buddh Nagar. 

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Sealing after lockdown: Uttar Pradesh government to shut down over 3,000 factories in Ghaziabad

In a significant decision, Uttar Pradesh government has decided to shut down over 3,000 factories operating outside the industrial area in Ghaziabad. Sources told Zee Media that there are 3,300 factories against which action will be taken by the state government in the coming days.

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Rajya Sabha ruckus continues as Opposition vows to boycott Monsoon Session if MPs` suspension not revoked

The ongoing ruckus in the Rajya Sabha over contentious farm bills is likely to continue as Opposition has refused to relent and threatened to boycott the remaining monsoon session. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday demanded immediate revocation of the suspension of eight MPs, failing which he said that the Opposition will boycott the remaining monsoon session.

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Unlock 4.0: Fresh restrictions imposed in these cities as coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge

Amid the rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in different parts of the country, several state governments have re-imposed fresh restrictions to curb the spread of the deadly virus even as India has now entered the last week of its Unlock 4.0 plan, which was announced by the Centre on September 1.

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With 75,083 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases in a single-day, India`s tally crosses 55-lakh mark

India on Tuesday (September 22) reported 75,083 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of infections to over 55 lakh, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh serves tea to MPs protesting outside parliament, earns PM Modi`s praise

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh will observe a daylong fast against the “unruly behaviour” with him in the House by Opposition MPs.

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Hope my fast will inspire `self-purification` in those who insulted me: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh Singh on ruckus over farm bills

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh on Tuesday expressed hope that his fast may perhaps inspire 'self-purification' in those who reportedly insulted him after his attempts to persuade eight suspended MPs staging a sit-in protest inside Parliament premises failed to yield fruits.

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India slams Pakistan at UN, calls Islamabad globally recognised epicentre of terrorism

Hours after Pakistan raked up Kashmir issue at the United Nations on Monday (September 21), India slammed Pakistan and highlighted its role in supporting and aiding terrorism.

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Explained: How Pakistan is pushing terrorists, arms, ammunition and drugs inside India

Pakistan has established smuggling networks over the last years into India and especially within the Kashmir Valley, so as to ensure a steady supply of narcotics and weapons.

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Pakistan using terror groups to change status quo in Kashmir: US diplomat

Pakistan has used terrorist groups to change the status quo in Jammu and Kashmir, which has undermined every peace effort and impacted human rights negatively, a Barrack Obama-era diplomat has told US lawmakers.

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Corps Commander-level meeting between India and China ends, outcome still unknown

The Corps Commander-level meeting between India and China continued for around 13 hours on Monday (September 21) and ended at 11pm. The outcome of the meeting is still unknown and it is learnt that the Indian representatives at the meeting will now brief senior officials about the marathon discussions with their Chinese counterparts.

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PM Narendra Modi calls for reformed multilateralism on UN`s 75th anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (September 22) addressed the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN and remarked that the global body faces a "crisis of confidence" without comprehensive reforms.

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Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude jolts Maharashtra`s Palghar

The epicenter of the earthquake was 104 km North of Mumbai, the agency said. The earthquake struck at 2:50 AM IST at a depth of 5 km from the surface.

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Death toll climbs to 17 in Maharashtra`s Bhiwandi building collapse incident

 The death toll in the three-storey building collapse incident in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi rose to 17, said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

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Mamata Banerjee calls Rajya Sabha MPs` suspension unfortunate, says will fight `fascist` govt in Parliament, streets

She came down heavily on the BJP-led government at the Centre protesting its 'undemocratic norms and principles' of functioning.

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MSP system will continue, these policies were not anti-Mandis: PM Narendra Modi assures farmers

The Prime Minister termed the bills as "historic" and said that they would usher in much-needed reforms in India's agricultural sector, while flaying the Opposition that some people were worried that control would slip out of their hands and trying to mislead the farmers on the issue of Minimum Support Price (MSP).

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India, Maldives get connected by ferry service; opens vast Indian market for Maldivian exporters

The Cargo Ferry Vessel MCP Linz operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) will connect the Indian and Maldivian ports. 

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Tablighi Jamaat event led to spread of COVID-19 among `many`: Government tells Rajya Sabha

Minister of State (Home Affairs) G Kishan Reddy on Monday (September 21) informed the Rajya Sabha that a huge gathering of the Tablighi Jamaat members in March in Delhi, despite orders issued by the Centre and state govermment to avoid large gatherings to curb the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, "also" led to the spread of the virus among "many persons".

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RRB NTPC Recruitment 2020: Application status released at rrbonlinereg.co.in — Check direct link, other details here

The RRB will also send an SMS and e-mail to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email address provided in his/her application whose RRB NTPC application is rejected. 

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No case registered under NSA in Delhi in last 5 years, says Centre in Rajya Sabha

Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday (September 21) said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha that no case has been registered in Delhi under National Security Act (NSA) during the last 5 years. He added that there is no proposal under consideration of the Government to repeal the NSA.

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PM Narendra Modi lays foundation of 9 highway projects, launch optical fibre internet services in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (September 21) laid the foundation stone for nine highway projects worth Rs 14,258 crore in Bihar. He also inaugurated the optical fibre internet services ahead of the state assembly elections in the state.

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Helicopter crashes in Uttar Pradesh`s Azamgarh; rescue team rushed to site

The rescue team has been rushed to the site. 

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JEE Advanced 2020 admit card released at jeeadv.ac.in; entrance exam to be held on Sept 27

The JEE Advanced 2020 examination is scheduled to be conducted on September 27, 2020, at various centres spread across the state.

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Over 1 lakh posts vacant in armed forces like CrPF, BSF: Centre

The vacancies on these posts have occurred mostly due to retirement, resignation and deaths, the government said.

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SC rejects NLSIU Bengaluru`s notification on conducting NLAT-2020, admission to be conducted as per CLAT

While cancelling the NLAT-2020 entrance exam, the apex court also directed that admissions in all 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) be conducted in accordance with CLAT-2020 which is scheduled to be held on September 28.

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Coronavirus cases in India surge to 54.87 lakh; death toll at 87,882

India is the second worst-hit behind the US which has 67,99,044 cases and 1,99,474 deaths. The total number of cases in the world stands at 3,09,18,269 and the fatalities are 9,59,332.  

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Temples remain shut in this city of Uttar Pradesh, priests, devotees upset

The temples in Uttar Pradesh Kanpur will continue to remain shut even under Unlock phase 4 as the number of coronavirus surge in the district, said authority. The decision has saddened the temple priests and devotees who were waiting for the temples to reopen from today.

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Blow to China as Indian Army takes control of 6 new major peaks along LAC

Amid the simmering tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army has succeeded in seizing control of six strategically important peaks in the region.

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Death toll in Maharashtra`s Bhiwandi building collapse incident rises to 10; PM Narendra Modi expresses grief

The incident took place at 3.45 am when people were fast asleep. The NDRF team was immediately rushed to the spot.

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Derek O`Brien, 7 other Opposition MPs suspended over Rajya Sabha ruckus on farm bills

In a significant development, eight opposition MPs including Derek O'Brien, Sanjay Singh, Rajiv Satav, K K Ragesh, Syed Nazij Hussain, Dola Sen, Nipun Bora and Nazim were suspended from Rajya Sabha by Chairman Venkaiah Naidu for their unruly behaviour during the passage of farm bills in the Upper House on Sunday (September 20). These MPs have been suspended for the remaining part of the Monsoon Session of Rajya Sabha.

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Ayodhya mosque likely to be square-shaped; know other details

The Dhannipur mosque that will come up in Ayodhya in lieu of the demolished Babri mosque, will be square-shaped like the Kaaba Sharif in Mecca.

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Taj Mahal reopens months after being shut, COVID-19 norms to be followed

As India enters phase 4 of unlock, the iconic Taj Mahal reopened on Monday (September 21). The monument is opened following COVID-19 guidelines making it mandatory for visitors to wear mask.

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JNU entrance exam date 2020 announced, here`s how to download admit cards

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday (September 20) announced the dates for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam (JNUEE 2020). 

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Unlock 4.0: Schools, Colleges reopening today in parts of India

Schools, colleges in several states of India are set to partially reopen from today (September 21) after it was shut for six months due to the coronavirus pandemic.  

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8 dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Maharashtra`s Bhiwandi

In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi a three-storeyed building collapsed on Monday (September 21)  taking away life of at least 8 people and several were feared trapped, said Thane Municipal Corporation PRO.

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Explained: Here`s how the arrest of freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma exposes China`s conspiracy

Amongst the uproar and commotion in India over the arrest of an Indian freelance journalist along with his two associates - a Nepali and a Chinese national, Chinese state media outlet Global Times soon came to express its stand against the arrest of freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma. In an article titled “Inappropriate for New Delhi to hype Rajeev Sharma’s ties with Global Times”, published on Sunday (September 20), the Global Times termed it as a “petty trick”.

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Rajasthan imposes Section 144 in 11 districts as coronavirus cases surge

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the decision was taken in public interest and  further urged people to follow the instructions. 

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Husband rips open pregnant wife`s stomach to check baby`s gender in UP`s Badaun

In a guesome incident in Uttar Pradesh'a Badaun, a father of five daughters allegedly ripped open the stomach of his pregnant wife on Saturday evening.

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Let us strive to make Jammu and Kashmir a `firdaus` on Earth: President Ram Nath Kovind

Talking about the rich heritage in the field of education inherited by Jammu and Kashmir, President Kovind said that it has been a centre of literature and learning since time immemorial.   

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Bills passed by Parliament will add impetus to efforts to double income of farmers, ensure greater prosperity for them: PM Narendra Modi

"Congratulations to our hardworking farmers on the passage of key bills in Parliament, which will ensure a complete transformation of the agriculture sector as well as empower crores of farmers," said PM Modi.

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India`s COVID-19 recovery cases cross 43-lakh mark with over 94,000 cured in past 24 hours

India on Sunday reported a more than 94,000 recoveries taking its total number of cured cases to over 43 lakh mark.

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BJP lauds Agriculture reform Bill, calls opposition `anti-farmers`

JP Nadda called opposition irresponsible for their behaviour in Rajya Sabha and said that those who are against the bill are anti-farmers.

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Unlock 4: Uttarakhand revises guidelines for inter-state travel, makes registration mandatory for visitors on Smart City web portal

According to the guidelines, registration is mandatory for all inbound persons on the Smart City web portal —smartcitydehradun.uk.gov.in, prior to their travel.

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2 crucial farm bills passed in Rajya Sabha amid ruckus by Opposition MPs

The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 were passed in Rajya Sabha on Sunday (September 20) by voice vote despite stiff protest by Opposition lawmakers. The bills were cleared amid mayhem in Rajya Sabha with several MPs taking to the well of the House and raising anti-government slogans.

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Elderly woman killed by son over her plans to divide land among daughters in Uttar Pradesh

According to the complaint, lodged by women's elder son Dharmendra, his younger brother was opposed to the mother's plan to divide the farming land also among the two married sisters.

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Good news for job seekers as UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders to fill over 31,000 assistant teacher vacancies in one week

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the basic education department to recruit 31,661 assistant teachers within a week. The Chief Minister stated that the state government was committed to providing enough jobs and employment opportunities to the youth.

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Unlock 4.0: Schools for students of all classes to reopen simultaneously in this state

As several states are gearing up to reopen schools for students of Class IX-XII from Monday (September 21), Tamil Nadu government has announced that all the classes would start functioning simultaneously across the state once the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak comes under control.

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China using aggression to stop India from building defence infra along border: US Congressman

The Indian Army and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have been locked in a tense standoff in multiple areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh since early May.

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PM Narendra Modi likely to hold COVID-19 review meet with Chief Ministers on Sept 23

Chief ministers of Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are among the seven states whose Chief Ministers will attend the review meet with the Prime Minister. 

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Congress calls Agriculture reform bill as `death warrant of farmers` in Rajya Sabha

As the Rajya Sabha took up the much debated Agriculture Reform bill on Sunday (September 20), Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa termed it as "ill-conceived" and "ill-timed", and said that his party will not sign on "death warrant" of farmers."

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Over 30 BJP workers injured after helium balloons explode during PM Narendra Modi`s birthday celebrations in Chennai

Over 30 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers sustained minor injuries after helium balloons exploded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s birthday celebrations in Chennai on September 17.

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India records 92,605 new infections, 1133 deaths in 24-hr; COVID-19 tally crosses 54-lakh mark

The country's COVID-19 tally now stands at 54,00,619 including 10,10,824 active cases and as many as 43,03,043 cured or migrated. 

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China hatching new conspiracy near Arunachal Pradesh border after defeat in Ladakh

Amid the simmering tensions between Indian and Chinese troops at Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, China has once again showed its treacherous character. After facing humiliating defeats in Galwan and Pangong, Chinese President Xi Jingping has ordered his army to open another front against India.

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BSF foils attempt to smuggle arms, ammunition and narcotics from Pakistan, recovers 58 packets of drugs

The Border Security Force (BSF) troop on Sunday (September 20) foiled an attempt to smuggle arms, ammunition and narcotics into India in Arnia area along the International Border from Pakistan side. The attempt was made on the early hours of September 20. 

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Unlock 4.0: Section 144 imposed in 11 districts of this state, no religious gatherings till October 31

Amid rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday (September 19) decided to impose Section 144 of the CrPC in 11 districts of the state. 

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Wrong policies led to failure of Congress-RJD government in Bihar, says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday claimed that wrong policies led to the failure of the Congress and RJD governments in Bihar.

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Karnataka government prohibits students of Class 9 to 12 from visiting schools

 In a step to combat the spread of coronavirus, the Karnataka government on Saturday (September 20) prohibited Class 9 to 12 students from visiting schools and pre-university colleges to meet teachers, reported ANI.

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Jammu & Kashmir amends domicile rules, gives power to Naib Tehsildar to issue Permanent Resident Certificate

The applicants of the PRC holders category will have to attach their PRC, while their children need to attach the PRC of parent and the birth certificate issued by a competent authority. 

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Opposition joins hands to challenge farm bills in Rajya Sabha today, BJP eyes support of neutral parties

Rajya Sabha is likely to witnessed to high political drama on Sunday (September 20) as the BJP-led government at the Centre will table the contentious farm bills in the Upper House. 

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JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2020 (B.Arch & B.Plan) declared; check jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Paper 2 result 2020 was announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on September 18 at their official website. Candidates can access the result of JEE Main 2020 by visiting the official portal- jeemain.nta.nic.

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India surpasses US to become country with highest number of global COVID-19 recoveries

India recorded 95,880 coronavirus recoveries in the last 24 hours.

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Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS `Viraat` on final voyage to Gujarat, to be dismantled and sold as scrap

The de-commissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat, which was in service for 30 years, moves out of the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Saturday (September 19, 2020) for a ship-breaking yard in Gujarat.

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Narendra Modi govt passed farms bills without consulting allies, rift widening in NDA: Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena on Saturday yet again questioned the Narendra Modi government's policies on economy, trade and agriculture, and alleged that it was moving towards privatisation of airports, Air India and railways and giving the control of farmers' lives to traders and private players.

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Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking healthcare workers

The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was introduced by Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in the Upper House on Saturday to replace an ordinance issued by the government in April.

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Delhi Police Special Cell arrests two for sharing sensitive information to Chinese spy agencies

The arrest was made after the Delhi Police Special Cell interrogated a freelance journalist, Rajeev Sharma who is accused of sharing secret defence papers with Chinese spy agencies. 

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AgustaWestland case: CBI files supplementary chargesheet against Christian Michel, Rajeev Saxena

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed a supplementary chargesheet against British national Christian Michel James, businessman Rajeev Saxena and 13 others accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case.

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Pakistan says no to India`s demand for appointing lawyer in Kulbhushan Jadhav case

Pakistan has rejected India`s demand that an Indian lawyer or a Queen counsel should be appointed in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case to ensure a free and fair trial.

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Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha announces Rs 1350 crore economic package for UT

The economic package was announced days after Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) had earlier stated that due to coronavirus pandemic lockdown businessmen have incurred huge losses.

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SAMS Odisha HSE Plus two admission 2020: First merit list out; check samsodisha.gov.in

The second merit list of SAMS Odisha Plus Two Admission 2020 is likely to be out on October 3.

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Rajya Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020

The Bill was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 which provides a time-bound process for resolving insolvency in companies and among individuals. 

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NEP 2020 will be a milestone in the history of our country, says President Ram Nath Kovind

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Pakistani spy agency ISI`s secretive drug supply route in South Africa busted

A huge consignment of narcotics was recently confiscated by the South African elite crime investigation unit - Hawks from a truck in Hluhluwe town on September 9. The consignment of 342.5 kg of Heroin has been valued at 87.5 million Rands and was enroute to KwaZulu-Natal.

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Ghaziabad Police raids properties of gangster Subhash Yadav, seizes assets worth several crores

The land mafia has his name involved in several heinous crimes including charges of murder and rapes.

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Ghaziabad police seize assets worth around Rs 2 crore of gangster Subhash Yadav

 The Ghaziabad police on Saturday (September 19) seized assets worth 1.5 to 2 crores of UP gangster Subhash Yadav. The offender has his name involved in several heinous crimes including charges of murder and rapes.

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India reports 93,337 new cases and 1,247 deaths in past 24 hours, COVID-19 tally crosses 53-lakh mark

India`s COVID-19 case tally crossed the 53-lakh mark with a spike of 93,337 new cases and 1,247 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. Single-day spike of 93,337 infections, 1,247 fatalities pushes India's COVID-19 caseload to 53,08,014, death toll to 85,619, the Health Ministry said.

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds review meet on Jewar airport project

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting on the proposed Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) at Jewar with all the police administrative officers and public representatives of Meerut Division on Friday. 

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NIA busts Al Qaeda terror module after raids in West Bengal, Kerala; arrests 9 terrorists

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday morning busted a terror module linked to global terror group Al-Qaeda.

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UP Board announces date for improvement, compartment exams evaluation; Know details

The Board said that the Internal evaluation of high school and intermediate candidates will be held on September 29 and 30.

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India calls for expansion of partnership with Japan to Russia, Pacific Island nations

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has called for expansion of India, Japan partnership for projects in third country to Russia's far east and Pacific island countries. 

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Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb launches bamboo cookies, honey bottle to promote `vocal for local` initiative

These products are expected to create employment opportunities in the state and were launched to promote the 'vocal for local' initiative of the Narendra Modi led government.

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PM Narendra Modi to take part in two high-level debates at UNGA: Indian diplomat TS Tirumurti

As the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will mark its 75th anniversary on Monday (September 21), Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in two debates in the high-level segments this year, said India`s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti on Friday.

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India reviews situation in eastern Ladakh amid border dispute with China at LAC

The government on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the overall situation in eastern Ladakh including India's operational preparedness in view of the continued belligerence by the Chinese army and its fresh attempts to "intimidate" Indian troops in the region, government sources said.

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India`s reviews situation in eastern Ladakh amid border dispute with China at LAC

The government on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the overall situation in eastern Ladakh including India's operational preparedness in view of the continued belligerence by the Chinese army and its fresh attempts to "intimidate" Indian troops in the region, government sources said.

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No contempt case but actor Suriya’s NEET comments unnecessary and unwarranted, says Madras High Court

This comes after a sitting judge had written to the Chief Justice, seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the actor.

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New Delhi strongly raises issue of 56 Indian fishermen taken into custody by Pakistan

Pakistan maritime security agency or PMSA has taken into custody 56 Indian fishermen along with 10 Indian boats, alleging they crossed into Pakistani waters.

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Pakistan to soon make occupied Gilgit-Baltistan its 5th province

The Imran Khan government is soon going to illegally integrate the occupied Gilgit-Baltistan region by making it Pakistan's fifth province.

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19-year-old Thane man kidnaps, rapes minor friend, arrested

The 16-year-old victim had become friends with the accused, a contract worker with the Thane Municipal Corporation, on social media, sub-inspector Deepali Lambate of Kopri police station said.

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India has 49 satellites in Earth`s orbit, four more ready for launch, says senior ISRO official

India currently has 49 satellites serving various applications in Earth’s orbit and four more are ready for launch in 2020. Dr. P Kunhikrishnan, Director of ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Centre said on Friday. The Bengaluru-based facility is responsible for building India’s satellites and all associated technologies. 

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Setback for China as India makes random sampling of imported LED products mandatory

In yet another setback for China, the Government of India has made the random sampling of all imported light-emitting diodes (LED) and control gears for LED products mandatory. According to a new notification issued by the Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), now all LED products being imported from other countries will be subjected to stringent quality tests.

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Explosion rocks chemical lab in Mumbai`s Worli - See Pics

An explosion rocked Worli area of Maharashtra's Mumbai on Friday morning. 

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PM Narendra Modi allays Opposition`s concerns, assures farm bills will rescue farmers from many bonds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stoutly defended farm sector reform bills, asserting that they will act as a protection shield for farmers and accused those opposing the measures of standing with middlemen and deceiving and lying to peasants.

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PM Narendra Modi replies to actor-model Milind Soman`s birthday message, soft-trolls Oppn in his remark

In a perky reply, PM Modi thanked Soman for the messages and for 'wishful thinking'. He also took a swipe at the opposition which had on Thursday walked out of the Lok Sabha in protest against the passage of two agriculture reform bills. 

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Bills to reduce salary, allowances of MPs, Ministers by 30 per cent moved in Rajya Sabha

Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Pralhad Joshi moved the Salaries and Allowances of Ministers (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates several rail projects in Bihar, dedicates Kosi rail mega bridge to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (September 18) inaugurated several rail projects in Bihar and dedicated Kosi rail mega bridge to nation. "New history has been created in rail connectivity in Bihar with inauguration of 12 projects," said PM Modi. 

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Russia, India hold talks over phone; President Vladimir Putin wishes PM Narendra Modi on his birthday

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation to discuss joint efforts in countering the spread of novel coronavirus and other issues in strategic partnership.

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Teen raped, accused gets thrashed by girl`s family in Uttar Pradesh`s Banda

The girl's mother has also registered a case against the gram pradhan and some others for threatening her family. The medical examination of the girl did not confirm rape, police said.

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Malware attack hits computers at NIC`s cyber hub, Delhi Police Special Cell begins probe

In a major security breach, a malware has attacked more than 100 computers of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the government’s nodal agency which is responsible for securing critical cyber-infrastructure in the country and comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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Newborn dies due to unavailability of ventilator in Delhi`s Malviya Nagar, family take nurse hostage for hours

The incident took place at Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Hospital at around 9 pm on Thursday night. The nurse was released after three hours once the police arrived at the spot. 

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Dubai suspends Air India Express flights till October 2 for flying COVID-19 patients

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has suspended Air India Express flights till October 2 for allegedly bringing passengers with COVID-positive certificates twice during the last couple of weeks, senior government officials said on Friday.

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath directs state recruitment agencies to fill vacant posts in next 3 months

In an effort to step up recruitment in government jobs in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for details of vacant posts from the heads of all departments of state.

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Farmers’ body announces 3-day ‘rail roko’ agitation from Sept 24 against Centre`s farm bills

In protest against the three agriculture ordinances passed by the Union Cabinet, a farmers' body has announced that it will hold 'rail roko' agitation from September 24 to September 26 to lodge their protest against the Centre’s antifarmer bills.

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With 96,424 new cases, India`s coronavirus COVID-19 tally crosses 52 lakh

India's coronavirus COVID-19 tally raced past 52 lakh with 96,424 people testing positive in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease rose to 41,12,551 on Friday, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

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Manduadih Railway Station in PM Narendra Modi`s Lok Sabha constituency renamed as Banaras

The governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel has approved the name change of Manduadih Railway Station of Varanasi to Banaras, after a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Central Government. The notification in this regard was issued on Wednesday. 

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President Ram Nath Kovind accepts Harsimrat Kaur`s resignation, Narendra Singh Tomar given additional charge

Hours after Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigned from the Union Council of Ministers, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday (September 18, 2020) accepted the resignation. 

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NSA Ajit Doval attends BRICS meet, threats to global security discussed

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval attended a virtual meet of top security officials from Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) grouping on Thursday to discuss an anti-terrorism draft strategy which is likely to be approved at an upcoming summit.

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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Rs 516 crore Kosi Rail Mahasetu in poll-bound Bihar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the historic Kosi Rail Mega Bridge in Bihar on Friday (September 18, 2020). The bridge is 1.9 kilometres long and has been constructed at a cost of Rs 516 crores.

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Bihar election dates to be announced soon, Election Commission team reviews preparation

The team of two includes Deputy Election Commissioners Sudeep Jain and Chandrabhushan Kumar who will conduct meetings with other officials of the Commission to discuss election preparations. The team will also meet DM and SSP-SP of all districts of Bihar during their visit.

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COVID-19 antibody treatment may cut hospitalisation risk

Raising hope of Covid-19 treatment at an early stage, an antibody therapy has been found to quickly reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral load in newly infected patients and cut hospitalisation risk, US-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly said, while revealing interim results of a clinical trial.

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Congress insults PM Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday, world leaders extend greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 70th birthday today (September 17) and leaders from across the spectrum wished the prime minister on his brithday. Besides Indian politicians, several world leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Nepal PM KP Oli also wished PM Modi on his 70th birthday.

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No plan to drop aptitude test from civil services examination: Centre

There is no plan to drop the civil services aptitude test (CSAT) from the civil services examination, the government said on Thursday. The civil services examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually in three stages -- preliminary, main and interview -- to select officers for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) among others.

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China disregards various bilateral agreements, responsible for LAC standoff: Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (September 17, 2020) said that China continues to be in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq kms in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Defence Minister, while speaking in Rajya Sabha, said that “Chinese’ actions reflect a disregard of our various bilateral agreements.”

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Over 14 lakh Indians returned under Vande Bharat Mission: MEA in Parliament

More than 14.12 lakh Indian nationals stranded in foreign countries due to COVID-19 pandemic have returned to India under Vande Bharat Mission so far, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday.

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Unlock 4: Schools in Gujarat to reopen from September 21, here`s what Education Minister said

The Gujarat government on Wednesday (September 16) announced that schools for secondary classes will not reopen in the state from September 21. Talking to reporters after a state cabinet meeting, Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said the decision has been taken in the “interest of students”, keeping in mind the COVID-19 situation in Gujarat. The meeting was chaired by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. 

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Turtle kills pigeon in ninja-like move, leaves Twitter shocked - WATCH

Social media is a place that leaves us both amazed and shocked, one such example is a video of a turtle killing a pigeon. The turtles swift move has left the netizens shook.

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Kya log bhabhi ji ke papad kha ke theek ho gaye? Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut lauds Maharashtra government`s COVID-19 handling

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday (September 17) slammed ‘some Rajya Sabha MPs’ for raising questions over Maharashtra government’s handling of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.

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PM Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee wish happiness, good health to everyone on Mahalaya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahalaya and wished the people of the country good health and happiness. Mahalaya marks an end to the month of ‘Pitru Paksha’, which is observed by Hindus by remembering their ancestors. The families offer food, money and other gifts to their `Pitras` (ancestors) as a sign of reverence.

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On PM Narendra Modi`s 70th birthday, Surat bakery makes 71-feet-long cake with `corona warriors` theme

To mark the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 70th birthday on Thursday, Breadliner, a bakery in Gujarat`s Surat made a 71-feet-long cake weighing 771 kilograms, with the theme of `corona warriors` and is set to distribute it amongst children. 

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Will rebuild Babri Masjid, says former AMU student Sharjeel Usmani after getting bail

Sharjeel Usmani, a former Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student leader who was arrested for his alleged role in the December 15 violence during the protest against Citizenship Amendment Act in AMU, has posted a photo on the cover of his Twitter account which says 'Rebuild Babri'.

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India’s coronavirus COVID-19 tally over 51 lakh, recoveries cross 40 lakh

A record single-day increase of 97,894 infections pushed India's coronavirus COVID-19 tally to over 51 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 40 lakh on Thursday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. 

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Twitter suspends account of Chinese virologist Li-Meng Yan, who claimed coronavirus was made in Wuhan lab

Microblogging site Twitter suspended account of Chinese virologist Dr Li-Meng Yan who had earlier claimed that coronavirus was developed in a laboratory at China's Wuhan.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi’s fiercest critic, greets him on his 70th birthday

Former Congress party president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (September 17, 2020) extended his good wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday.

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PM Narendra Modi turns 70 today: Here`s how he maintains a healthy lifestyle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is regarded as one of the most influential political leaders across the globe, is celebrating his 70th birthday on Thursday (September 17, 2020). For 70-year-old PM, age is just a number for him since he has been a fitness freak and an ardent believer in the Yogic way of living since his childhood days.

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Will rebuild Babri Masjid, tweets former AMU student Sharjeel Usmani after getting bail

Sharjeel Usmani, a former Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student leader who was arrested for his alleged role in the December 15 violence during the protest against Citizenship Amendment Act in AMU, on Wednesday tweeted that Muslims will rebuild Babri Masjid. It is to be noted that Usmani is currently out on bail.

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Three terrorists killed, CPRF official injured in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir`s Batmaloo

Three terrorists were killed by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Batmaloo on Thursday (September 17). A Deputy Commandant of CRPF also got injured during the encounter. 

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6,05,65,728 samples tested to detect COVID-19 infections till September 15, says ICMR

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday (September 17, 2020) said that nearly 6,05,65,728 samples were tested to detect cases of coronavirus infection till September 15. Of these, 11,36,613 samples were tested on Wednesday, the ICMR said.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address Rajya Sabha today on India, China border row

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address Rajya Sabha on Thursday (September 17, 2020) and issue a statement on the ongoing India, China border dispute. On Tuesday, Singh had issued a statement on the same in Lok Sabha.  

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Regulate digital media first: Centre tells SC on guidelines for electronic media

The Centre on Wednesday (September 16) suggested the Supreme Court (SC) to look into regulating digital media before electronic media if it wants to lay down guidelines for media in the country. The Centre told the top court that digital media has more reach and impact that TV media.

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Unlock 4: Here`s the SOPs for skill training institutions, higher education institutions

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on has already issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for skill training institutions and higher education institutions requiring laboratory work.

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Tree plantation, blood donation camps and 70kg laddoo; here`s how BJP is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 70th birthday

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 70 on Thursday (September 17, 2020), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned an entie week of celebrations.

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Multilayered clothing, top class tentages; here`s how Indian Army is preparing to brave winter at LAC amid border row

Amid the ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, the Indian Army is geared up with all-weather accommodation and clothing for its jawans even if the temperature drops to -50 degrees in the winters ahead.

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Irked with Rajnath Singh’s statement on LAC, China says ‘ready for peace and war’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement in Lok Sabha that India is ready to deal with any situation regarding the India-China border tensions has irked Beijing and the hostile neighbouring nation has warned that’s it is ready for both peace and war.

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Uneasy calm prevails at LAC as Indian Army prepares for harsh winter

The situation remains calm at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since the Moscow pact between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers but Indian Army is preparing for a long haul as winters are about to set in in the region. Top government sources told WION, "No major aggressive activity seen in last 5-6 days by Chinese at LAC."

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Punjab SIT cracks murder case of cricketer Suresh Raina`s relatives, 3 held

The case of murder of two relatives of cricketer Suresh Raina and murderous attack on three others has been solved with the arrest of three members of an inter-state gang of criminals, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Wednesday.

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India registers highest single-day recovery of 82,961 COVID-19 cases

In a good news, India registered the highest single-day recovery of coronavirus cases on Wednesday (September 16) as 82,961 people got cured of the deadly viral disease in the last 24 hours.

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No data of alleged police harassment during COVID lockdown maintained by Centre: MHA

The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that since police and public order are State subjects, the Centre has no records of complaints, FIRs, regarding harassment/injury or death of individuals by police measures while enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown in the country.

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Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19, goes under self-isolation

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that he has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. The minister took to twitter to inform that he is  asymptomatic and is under self-isolation.

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CAG report reveals land in Greater Noida allotted indiscriminately in SP-BSP regime, GNIDA under Rs 8000 crore debt

Many officers posted in Greater Noida Authority during the SP-BSP rule have come under the scanner of the CAG audit after it was revealed that the officials allotted land in the area at only 5 per cent of the total price and later the arrears were not paid in full by the buyers.

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Fix time frame for completion of trials of tainted MLAs, MPs and ex-lawmakers: Centre urges SC

The Centre on Wednesday (September 16, 2020) informed the Supreme Court that it would welcome any order for speedy trial of political leaders facing criminal charges and corruption cases. The central government said that the top court can fix a time frame for the competition of trials in pending cases against legislators, sitting and former.

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Fix time frame for completion of trials of tainted lawmakers: Centre urges SC

The Centre on Wednesday (September 16, 2020) informed the Supreme Court that it would welcome any order for speedy trial of political leaders facing criminal charges and corruption cases. The central government said that the top court can fix a time frame for the competition of trials in pending cases against legislators, sitting and former.

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Man killed daughter with an axe in Uttar Pradesh`s Kanpur, attacks her boyfriend too

In a horrific incident, a father killed her daughter after she left her home to meet her boyfriend. The incident happened in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The father used an axe to kill her daughter.

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No more ‘policegiri’ as SC wants all police stations to be under CCTV watch

In a major step aimed at making the policing system more transparent and sensitive, the Supreme Court has directed the chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories to provide data about the installation of CCTV cameras in each and every police station. 

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Islamabad should not give lecture on human rights: India slams Pakistan at UN

Describing Pakistan as an "epicenter of terrorism", India on Tuesday (September 15) said that Islamabad should refrain from delivering unsolicited lecture as Pakistan has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs and Christians.

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India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 50-lakh mark from 40 lakh in just 11 days

In a major concern, India's coronavirus COVID-19 tally galloped past 50 lakh, just 11 days after it crossed 40 lakh, with 90,123 new cases of infections being reported in a day, while recoveries surged to 39,42,360 on Wednesday.

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Infiltration bid foiled in Jammu and Kashmir`s Bandipora, arms and ammunitions recovered

Security forces foiled infiltration bid at Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday (September 15).

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Pakistan extends time for Kulbhushan Jadhav to appeal against his conviction

Pakistan’s Parliament has extended an ordinance that allowed Indian death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav to file an appeal against his conviction in a high court for four months. Jadhav is required to file an appeal against his conviction in a high by the International Court of Justice.

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Amid LAC row, China starts construction activities along Uttrakhand border

Amid simmering tension between India and China along Line and Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, some suspicious Chinese activities have been noticed along Uttrakhand border.

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Indian Railways to run 40 ‘clone’ trains from September 21 to clear long waiting list

In a big relief for millions of passengers, the Indian Railways has decided to run 40 pairs of new special trains or clone trains from September 22 for which the reservations will begin from September 10. The Railways will monitor all the trains currently in operation to determine which ones have long waiting lists.

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Woman rescues deadly snake in a saree, leaves netizens stunned - WATCH

In a bizzare video which has resurfaced on the internet, a saree-clad woman is filmed catching a snake with her bare hands. The woman has been identified as Nirzara Chitti, a Karnataka-based snake rescuer. She is seen brazenly picking up the snake with her bare hands as people filmed the incident.

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address Rajya Sabha on LAC situation on September 16

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to address Rajya Sabha on the situation along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh on Wednesday (September 16). Rajnath Singh will address the Upper House of Parliament at 11 am. It is to be noted that the Union Defence Minister had briefed Lok Sabha on India-China standoff on Tuesday.

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Serum Institute of India gets DCGI permission to restart phase 2, 3 trials of coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine

The Serum Institute of India (SII) is all set to restart its phase two and three clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine after getting the nod from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

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Explained: Why did the Centre impose nationwide lockdown on four hours notice

The Centre on Tuesday (September 15) responded in writing to Congress leader Manish Tiwari's question why the nationwide lockdown was imposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on just four hours notice.

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Turkey hiring Kashmiri separatists in Turkish media to tarnish India`s image globally

This year on August 15 in an article published in Turkish media by Ruwa Shah, daughter of separatist leader Altaf Ahmad Shah, wrote about how she feels for her allegedly besieged home while staying thousands of miles away in Turkey. While sharing her views she also mentioned that children in Kashmir never had a normal life. 

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Delhi reports 3374 new COVID-19 cases, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia tests coronavirus positive

The national capital recorded a surge of 3374 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday (September 15) taking the total tally to 2,21,533 as per the Ministry of Health data. Delhi is among the top five worst-hit state due to coronavirus in India. 

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Explained: Why prices of tomato, onion and other vegetables are soaring in Delhi

Heavy rainfall and increase in diesel prices have led to an increase in the prices of vegetables in Delhi and other parts of the country putting an extra burden on the common man.

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Mercury likely to rise in Delhi due to less rain

Lack of rain will likely to push the mercury further up in Delhi over the next two days, the weather department said on Tuesday. There has been no rain in the city for the past five days.

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30 leaders, bureaucrats from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh under Chinese surveillance: Report

An Indian Express report claims that China has been spying on almost 30 prominent leaders, officers and bureaucrats from Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. 

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